Concert Series Overview:
The City wishes to engage a Santa Monica-based concert producer to both develop and implement a free, family-friendly concert series in one or more of the City’s parks in fall 2021.
The impetus for this RFP is the community’s desire to bring back Jazz on the Lawn, which was historically a City-produced event, that ran for 14 years, and consisted of Sunday evening concerts in August; first in front of City Hall, then at Gandara Park. As a result of City restructuring and staff reductions, Cultural Affairs is now shifting to an events model that provides funding and technical support to outside producers, rather than producing in-house.
This will be a pilot of the City’s Art of Recovery program and will inform how the City expands support to Santa Monica-based individuals and organizations to produce events in the years to come.
Art of Recovery Events Expansion:
The Art of Recovery grant initiative has been a successful part of the City of Santa Monica’s Economic Recovery Task Force by responding to the pandemic with artist-driven projects focused on three recovery priorities that align with the multiple crises we face:
● Economic recovery
● Community connectedness & restorative justice
● Public health & safety
Cultural Affairs is now expanding Art of Recovery to include an events focus that will significantly contribute to the City’s reopening and vibrancy. This new events model will act as a stimulus that will enable organizations, BIDs, artists, and community members to create a varied and extensive range of events throughout Santa Monica. The program is intended to help the City develop an approach to supporting events that is responsive to and engages with different communities, and allows for variances in the timing, scale, priorities, and approach of events. Cultural Affairs’ goal is to use this concert series as a pilot for how it might re-envision supporting City events in a more sustainable manner. This approach also provides additional funding opportunities to local artists and arts organizations who have been disproportionally impacted due to the pandemic.
Scope of Work:
Event Production
● Develop a fall concert series, including name, branding and featured musical genres. ● Produce three to four free concerts in total, in one or more City Parks* on Saturdays or Sundays between September and December 2021, featuring a different musical group for each concert. (*Since the Jazz on the Lawn series was presented in Gandara Park for the last 8 years, the familiarity of the space and requirements are known. Based on this past experience, holding the concerts at Gandara Park could help expedite the overall event timeline, but this is not a requirement.) ● Oversee all matters relating to the production and implementation of the concert series, including relevant community outreach, small business outreach, overall logistics and marketing.
● Curate a series of musical acts based on artistic quality, accessibility for a broad audience, family-friendly, and their ability to engage with audiences (energetic, fun, interactive).
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Scope of Work: Event Production (continued)
● Use an innovative/creative approach to create high quality, interactive, and engaging family-friendly programming. All programming will be coordinated closely with relevant city staff and will fall within the existing budget parameters of the event. ● Band criteria: Southern California-based, professional musicians who earn income from their music practice.
● Music guidelines: accessible for a larger audience
o family-friendly, upbeat, fun and energetic
o encourages audience engagement/dancing
● Make sure the location is accessible by public transportation, close to affordable and available parking, and allows for people with different abilities to participate. ● If necessary, make arrangements with nearby parking lots for attendee access during the concert.
● In collaboration with City staff, coordinate and schedule planning meetings with Santa Monica city agencies (police, fire, transportation, sanitation, etc.) with regards to necessary day-of services. Attend all planning meetings with relevant city agencies. ● Arrange for security and parking attendants as needed. ● Create a timeline for the event that will set deadlines for both city departments and for producer and subcontractors.
● Manage all physical production components of the event by supervising, coordinating, and working in tandem with City agencies on the following: necessary rentals, event supplies, set up and breakdown, security and crowd control, insurance from participating partners, and permits.
● Manage the event budget within the City’s parameters. ● Secure, manage and pay event staff and all independent contractors and artists. Provide oversight of day-of staffing and any volunteers.
● Carry necessary insurance for the event (see below for requirements). ● Determine layout; create site plans, and identify infrastructure, signage and staffing needs.
● Create protocol materials for day-of staff and train personnel on information and general event needs.
● Recruit and manage volunteers for the event, if necessary. ● Access to nearby restaurants or food trucks is encouraged. ● Ensure restrooms are available and accessible.
● Provide an event information booth or table.
Publicity & Marketing
● Develop branding and collateral, including a new title for the series. ● Develop a marketing and communications plan that might include print and distribution of signage, banners, paid advertising, earned media, promotional postcards and notifications, and any other printed or digital outreach materials. ● Lead the marketing efforts for the concert series. Work in coordination and with the support of the City to ensure press access, social media and digital platforms, communications, and marketing functions are all successfully fulfilled. ● All outreach materials must incorporate the City logo and follow the City’s design guidelines.
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Reporting
● In collaboration with the City, provide video and photographic documentation of the series.
● Provide a final written financial and event attendance report including, but not limited to,, metrics for the event, event attendance, social media impacts, and press coverage.
The City’s Role & What it Will Provide:
● Cultural Affairs staff will provide technical support and help the producer navigate the City’s process for events.
● Support from an outside consultant on outdoor event production issues, if necessary. ● Cultural Affairs staff will help promote the series on its website and Facebook page. ● Some sharing of the series will also be done through the City’s other social channels and outlets.
● Event permit fees will be waived.
Selection Criteria for this RFP:
● The quality of the services offered.
● The ability, capacity, and skill of the applicant to perform the contract or provide the materials or services.
● The capacity of the applicant to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, within the time specified, and without delay or interference. ● The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, training, experience, and efficiency of the applicant.
● The submitted budget’s feasibility.
● Ability to collaborate with City staff and event production consultant team. ● Prior experience producing concerts/events.
Please submit a proposal that addresses the following:
● Describe your curatorial approach to this series, including how you will select the musicians and the musical genres you plan to include.
● A brief description of your production team, their role in the project and how you would manage this series.
● Examples of past experiences producing outdoor events, if applicable. ● A timeline including: curating, contracting with artists, production goals, marketing and PR.
● A sample budget using the total of $50,000 available to you for your work on the series.
Please make sure to include a line item for the insurance you will need to carry for the series (see the requirements noted below.)
● A brief description of the marketing strategies you would use. ● Your proposal should be no more than five pages of narrative.
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Proposal Timeline:
● Request for proposals issued June 25
● Email questions to [email protected] by July 1
● Answers to questions emailed by July 7
● Proposals due by email by 5:00 pm on July 14
● Selected candidate notified week of July 19
Proposals should be emailed to [email protected] no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Required Documents & Insurance (see the following attached examples) The selected candidate will be required to obtain and submit the following:
● A Contractual Services Agreement with the City of Santa Monica ● An Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form.
● A Living Wage Requirement. Any agreement issued as a result of this Request for Proposal may be subject to the City’s Living Wage Ordinance, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.65 (LWO), and its implementing regulations. ● Insurance that, at a minimum, meets the requirements for insurance set forth in the City’s Contractual Services Agreement, Exhibit C, Insurance Requirements and Verifications which includes the following:
o Insurance against claims for injuries to persons (Workers Compensation) for your staff, any subcontractors you hire, and contracted artists o Auto insurance
o General liability insurance
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Packet Pg. 656 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park” Event Proposal 1 Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2021 McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park”
About McCabe’s
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 60 years. Since 1969, we have presented live music including all ages and family-friendly programming. We have a history of presenting outdoor community programming at Lincoln Park, Clover Park, as well as in Topanga.
McCabe’s has a long history of producing quality concerts for Santa Monica residents and beyond. We are known internationally for our fine selection of instruments, talented teachers, top-notch repair shop, and our world-famous concert series that has hosted incredible, local talent such as Beck & Jackson Browne for over 50 years.
Event Description
Americana music is as much history as it is art form. McCabe’s will take audience members on a journey, exploring American music from its roots to its modern forms by showcasing folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, and the African and Latin American music styles that inspired them.
“Americana In The Park” will serve as a way to bring together and celebrate the diverse and wonderful Santa Monica and Los Angeles Communities while helping to encourage economic recovery. All artists, contractors, and employees will belong to Santa Monica or greater Southern California area in an effort to raise up the community and its residents while using McCabe’s reputation and notoriety to also attract the attention of tourists.
The event will remain at its previous location at Gandara Park in order to maintain consistency with the former “Jazz on The Lawn” Concert Series attendees as well as encourage economic growth in the Eastern Park of Santa Monica that McCabe’s has called home for over 60 years.
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Packet Pg. 657 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park” Event Proposal 2 Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park” will take place Sundays in September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
The event will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, Sept 5th
Sunday, September 12th
Sunday September 19th
Sunday September 26th
Equipment Needs
Stage
1- Stage 20 wide x 16 deep x 2 high 1- Step unit
3- Guard Rail - 3 sides
1- Skirt - 3 sides
2- Speaker wing
Sound System
1- Digital FOH Mixer
1- Digital MON Mixer
8- Monitor Speakers
1- Cable lot - All interface cables
1- Snake system
1- Distro System
1- Concert microphone kit
Other
Strike/Work lights
Table for Information booth
Chairs for Information Booth
Tent to cover Information Booth
Staffing Needs
Employees:
Manager/ Emcee (Concert Director Kora Peterson)
Booth Attendant (2)
Parking Attendant (2)
Sound Engineer (2)
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Packet Pg. 658 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park” Event Proposal 3 Scope of Work
Once our proposal is approved, the first step is to immediately book local talent, paying specific attention to the 1st concert in our series. To keep it simple I will pick two musical acts, one for kids and one for adults. With shows later in the series, I would like to introduce either a dance lesson, music lesson, or art activity for kids and adults into the pre-concert festivities.
Our insurance company will be contacted to make sure that all added members (including the City of Santa Monica, employee vehicles, and the contracted Sound company) can be added to the policy in time for the event. Our Staff and Sound Company will need to be confirmed for all dates.
While confirming talent, the next step is to work on branding to create an approved logo and marketing campaign for the joint venture. Once that is completed, we can start sending out information to our audience about the Concert Series.
As the line-up solidifies, we can release more information and also bring in the artists’ promotional teams to help widen our market. Separate events will be made for each concert with an RSVP option to help gauge the level of interest so we can anticipate attendance and whether or not additional parking lots will need to be rented or staff hired.
Food trucks will be contacted to determine availability and whether or not deposits will need to be sent. Contracts will need to be issued and approved for all talent.
Flyers and posters will be made to have on hand at the store and distributed to local hotels and businesses. Weekly newsletters will be sent out as well as social media posts to help remind people of the event.
Once each event is completed, attendance and interest will be monitored and surveys will be sent out through our newsletter measuring attendee satisfaction. Final reports covering costs, attendance, and social media impacts and press engagement will be completed.
Day of Show Timeline
2:00 pm – Arrive at Park
4:00 pm – Children’s Music opener/ Family-friendly Activities 5:00 pm – Band
7:00 pm – Set finish
7:10 pm – Breakdown Stage
8:30 pm – Leave Park
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Packet Pg. 659 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana In The Park” Event Proposal 4 Budget
Budget goal per concert: $12,500
Stage - $1,600
Sound System - $2,500
Stage/ Sound Transportation - $400
Generator - $1,000
Artist Fees - $2,500
Parking Lot Rental - $400
Waste Management - $1,250
Insurance - $200
On-site Staff: $800
Planning Staff - $550
Staff & Talent Hospitality - $150
Food Truck Deposits - $1,000
Flyers & Posters - $50
Advertising - $100
Total Estimated Budget per Show: $12,500
Marketing and Publicity
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has a mailing list that is distributed weekly to over 13, 500 subscribers that are primarily Los Angeles based and are all passionate live music attendees. Our subscriber interaction rate is more than double the industry average. We are also active on Facebook and Instagram which we have successfully used to promote our own in-house concerts. We also promote on our website and in the store using physical flyers and posters.
We have had a lot of success listing our events on Eventbrite, LA Parent, Red Tricycle, etc. and have been repeatedly listed as the LA Times Music Pick of the Week as well as in the Santa Monica Daily Press. We have consistently maintained our position as Most Loved Venue in the Argonaut.
We will use all our marketing tools to help promote our “Americana In The Park” Concert Series including our weekly newsletter, social media outlets, having posters and flyers at our physical location, and engaging with local papers and media for additional support. The folk community is very supportive, so we can also rely on common-interest groups such as FolkWorks, Far-West, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, the Souther California Bluegrass Association, the Los Angeles Independent Venue Coalition, and NIVA-CA (National Independent Venue Coalition California) to help promote and support our event. McCabe’s also has partnerships with two hotels in the DocuSign Envelope ID: 277BA7DD-ACC9-46CD-88CB-BE5B9F691489
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We do all of our graphics in-house so any poster design can be done with our own design team in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica.
Final Thoughts
McCabe’s has been a member of the Santa Monica community for over 60 years. In 2018, we were even awarded our own day by the City of Santa Monica. We have not only served the community with music, but we have given the community a place to call their own, to create their own bonds and memories. Our children’s concerts and lessons have raised music and community-minded adults who now bring their own children to our store. Our all ages concerts have allowed families to enjoy the best in World, Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Rock music together for over 50 years. Our name is one that the community trusts to bring them quality and enjoyable events and a partnership with the City of Santa Monica would only help to solidify our unwavering adherence to good quality programming.
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Packet Pg. 661 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) Exhibit B
Budget
Payment Schedule for the First One-Year Term
The total budget for the first one-year term of the Agreement is not-to-exceed $50,000.
Within 30 days from the City’s receipt of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor 75 percent of the Agreement amount for the first one-year term.
Upon Contractor’s completion of the last concert of the Concert Series scheduled for the first one-year term, and within 30 days from the City’s receipt of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor the final 25 percent of the Agreement amount for the first one-year term.
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Insurance Requirements
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury, with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (Insurance Services Office Form CG 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto), or if Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and Code 9 (non-owned), with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employers’ Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease (see footnote #1).
If the Contractor maintains broader coverage or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Santa Monica requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Santa Monica.
Other Insurance Provisions
1. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. Additional Insured Status: The City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or
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Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) operations. CGL coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38 and CG 20 37).
b. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this Agreement, the Contractor’s insurance shall be primary coverage as least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
c. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required herein shall state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after notice has been given to the City of Santa Monica.
d. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor hereby grants to the City of Santa Monica a waiver of any right of subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City of Santa Monica by virtue of payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Santa Monica has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Santa Monica for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide satisfactory proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the name insured or the City of Santa Monica.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Santa Monica.
Verification of Coverage
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Packet Pg. 664 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) Contractor shall furnish the City of Santa Monica with original certificates and amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage provided by this clause). All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City of Santa Monica before work commences. However, failure to obtain required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City of Santa Monica reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including the endorsements required herein, at any time.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Contractor, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to this Agreement, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. The City of Santa Monica, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from the Contractor resulting from said breach.
Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein. All exceptions must be approved in writing by the Risk Manager.
Footnotes
# 1: Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage is not required if the Contractor does not have employees. The Contractor must, however, execute the City’s Workers’ Compensation Coverage Exemption Declaration Form.
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Packet Pg. 665 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 1 COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide City employees with a safe work environment and to protect the health and safety of both City employees and the public we serve, during the ongoing local emergency occasioned by the threat to public health and safety posed by COVID-19. To achieve that purpose, the City is requiring that City employees, volunteers (including interns or externs), members of City Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces, and certain contractors be vaccinated for COVID-19.
2. Preamble
The City Manager first declared a state of local emergency on March 13, 2020.
Since then, the City Council has ratified the declaration of a local emergency on multiple occasions, the most recent of which was July 13, 2021.
In addition, the states of emergency declared at the county, state, and national level because of COVID-19 all remain in place.
Over the course of the emergency, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a series of health orders imposing risk reduction measures to address the COVID-19 emergency. The most recent, issued August 16, 2021, recognizes, among other things:
Since June 15, 2021, when many restrictions imposed by the state and County were lifted, “community transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County has rapidly increased from Low to High.”
COVID-19 daily cases are now increasing; on August 13, 2021 alone, Los Angeles County reported 3,810 new cases. As of August 6, 2021, Los Angeles County is also reporting a 7-day daily average case rate of 29.1 cases per 100,000 people, without a 7-day lag. The test positivity rate and number of hospitalizations have also dramatically increased. This indicates a continued and high risk of COVID-19 infection for the unvaccinated. This also means that community transmission of COVID-19 Exhibit D DocuSign Envelope ID: 277BA7DD-ACC9-46CD-88CB-BE5B9F691489
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Packet Pg. 666 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 2 within Los Angeles County is highly likely to increase during the coming days and weeks.
Currently, the Delta variant is predominant in Los Angeles County. The Delta variant is two times more contagious than earlier COVID-19 variants and continues to lead to increased infections.
At this time, the current COVID-19 vaccines (the Moderna two-dose and Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccines approved under the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) approval process and the Pfizer BioNTech two-dose vaccine approved under the FDA’s Biologics License Application (i.e., general use) (“BLA”) approval process) are effective at helping to reduce the risk of getting and spreading the infection and also of getting seriously ill, even if a fully vaccinated person gets COVID-19, and even against the current variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Although no vaccine is 100% effective at preventing illness in vaccinated people, the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines remain the best form of protection against COVID-19.
On August 12, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a health order requiring vaccination of health case workers. This order recognizes, among other things:
The spread of COVID-19 remains a substantial danger to the public. The Delta variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 virus in the County and is much more contagious that previous strains of COVID-19. Vaccination against COVID-19 is the most effective means of preventing infection with the COVID-19 virus, with the risk of infection reduced by 70% to 95%. Vaccination also appears to reduce the chance of transmission by an infected vaccinated person by 40% to 60%.
Unvaccinated persons are more likely to get infected and spread the virus.
Over 90% of current hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated persons.
Since July 30, 2021, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Los Angeles County have continued to increase. For a recent reporting period, the weekly case average was 3,455 (a 58.6% increase over the last reporting period) and the number of hospitalizations was 1,503 (a 68.6% increase).
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Packet Pg. 667 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 3 In response to the continuing rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, including that due to the Delta variant, many public employers have adopted mandatory vaccination policies. Among the local public employers implementing such policies are: Los Angeles County, which requires all County employees to be vaccinated by October 1, 2021; the University of California and the California State University systems, both of which require all employees and students to be fully vaccinated; and the City of Pasadena, which is requiring all city employees to be fully vaccinated by no later than September 17, 2021. Furthermore, on August 12, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an order requiring health care workers, including doctors and medical assistants, dentists and dental assistants, pharmacists, EMTS, EMT-paramedics, and home health aides to be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021.
A continued increase in the vaccination rate is paramount to stem the continuing rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission. Currently authorized vaccines have proven effective at preventing severe outcomes from the virus causing COVID-19, including the Delta variant. COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe, and widely available. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important ways to help stop COVID-19 spread.
Currently, approximately 88% of Santa Monicans 12-17 years of age and 81% of Santa Monicans 16 years of age or older are vaccinated. The percentage of City employees who are vaccinated falls well below this, with only approximately 60% of employees having self-reported vaccination, and only approximately 36% having submitted documentation of vaccination.
3. Vaccination Requirement
To ensure that the City fulfills its primary function of protecting the health and safety of the Santa Monica community, while also meeting its obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees, all Covered Persons must: (a) receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or request an exemption, no later than September 17, 2021; and (b) in the absence of an exemption, be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by no later than October 29, 2021.
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Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 4 4.Reporting Vaccination Stat us and Documentation
a) All Covered Persons must report their vaccination status no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2021. Covered persons must use the process and form designated by the City for this purpose, and include supporting documentation proving their vaccination status. Covered Persons will certify that they are:
i. Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (no request for exemption required) ii. Partially vaccinated for COVID-19 (no request for exemption required) iii. Unvaccinated for COVID-19 (request an exemption due to medical/disability or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance) Covered Persons will certify that the information they provide regarding vaccination status is true and accurate.
b) All Covered Persons who certified that they were partially vaccinated for COVID-19 as of September 17, 2021, must certify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by no later than 5:00 pm on October 29, 2021. c) All Covered Persons who requested but were denied an exemption, must certify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by no later than 5:00 pm on October 29, 2021, or such later date as may be specified in the denial of the exemption..
d) Covered Persons are required to provide the City with proof of vaccination status within the relevant time frames set forth above. Proof of vaccination status may include any of the following documents:
i. A screen shot of the digital vaccination record, which is available free and instantly from the state of California, https://
myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
ii. A photo of the CDC COVID-19 vaccination record card iii. Documentation by the employee's Health Care provider
5. Requests for Exemptions
The City will review requests for medical/disability and religious exemptions on a case -by-case basis consistent with procedures for reasonable accommodation requests.
a) Medical/Disability Exemption: Covered Persons with a medical condition, disability, or other medical restriction that affects their ability to safely receive a DocuSign Envelope ID: 277BA7DD-ACC9-46CD-88CB-BE5B9F691489
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Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 5 COVID-19 vaccine, as verified by their Health Care provider, may request a reasonable accommodation to be exempted from this vaccination requirement.
Requests for medical/disability exemption must be submitted to the Human Resources Department using a process and form designated by the City no later than September 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Covered Persons requesting a medical/disability exemption will be required to obtain a completed Certification from their Health Care Provider on a form to be provided by the City.
b) Requests for Religious Exemption: Covered Persons with a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that prohibits them from receiving a vaccine may request a reasonable accommodation to be exempted from this vaccination requirement.
Requests for religious exemption must be submitted to the Human Resources Department using a process and form designated by the City no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2021. If the City possesses an objective basis for questioning the nature or sincerity of the religious belief, practice, or observance, the City may request that the Covered Person produce additional information to support their request for exemption.
6. Confidentiality of Vaccination Status and Records
The City will maintain the confidentiality of documentation and information regarding a Covered Person’s vaccination status and any request for exemption. The City will limit access to such documentation and information to those employed or retained by the City, such as the City’s Human Resources staff and individual employees’ immediate supervisors, with a need to know as provided by the American with Disabilities Act, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, California Civil Code section 56.20 (c), and other applicable local, state, or federal laws. ///
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Packet Pg. 670 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 6 7. Definitions
a) “Covered Persons”: Covered Persons are all City employees and volunteers (including interns or externs); all members of City Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces; and all contractors with whom the City, after the effective date of this policy, enters into contracts that will require them to visit or work in City facilities or interact with City residents or employees, b) COVID-19 Vaccine: A COVID-19 vaccine satisfies the requirement of this policy if the FDA has approved the vaccine’s use under either the EUA or BLA approval processes. Vaccines that currently meet this requirement include Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech (two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series) and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine). c) "Fully Vaccinated": A Covered Person is fully vaccinated if 14 days or more have passed from the date the Covered Person received the final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). This definition may be expanded should booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccines be required in accordance with guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), FDA, California Department of Public Health, or Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
d) "Partially Vaccinated": A Covered Person is partially vaccinated if they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine but do not meet the definition of fully vaccinated.
e) "Unvaccinated": A Covered Person is unvaccinated if they have not received any doses of COVID-19 vaccine or if their vaccination status is unknown.
_________________________________________ _____________________ John Jalili Date
Interim City Manager
8-23-21
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Packet Pg. 671 Attachment: Contract 4820_Event_Production_Agreement - 9-14-2021 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 1 FIRST MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4820
This First Modification of Agreement Number 4820 (“First Modification”), entered into as of (“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and McCabe’s Guitar Shop (“Contractor”) is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On or about September 14, 2021, the City and Contractor entered into Agreement Number 4820 for Contractor to produce, develop, and implement a free and family-friendly concert series in one or more of the City parks (“Original Agreement”).
B. The City and Contractor desire to modify the Original Agreement to extend the agreement term, include additional services to be performed by Contractor, and increase the agreement price to pay for those additional services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2023, unless terminated earlier as set forth in Section 17 of the Original Agreement or extended by the parties in writing. The City, at its sole discretion, shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for two separate one-year options (“Extension Terms”).
2. Section 2 of the Original Agreement entitled “Contractor Services” shall be modified by adding the following paragraph:
Additional Services. Contractor will perform all of the additional services (“Additional Services”) described in Exhibit A-1, Scope of Services. Contractor will complete the Additional Services in accordance with Exhibit B-1, Budget.
3. Section 7 of the Original Agreement entitled “Compensation” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Compensation. The City will compensate Contractor for the Services performed as described in Exhibit B in an amount not to exceed $50,000. The City will compensate Contractor for the Additional Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000, as set forth in Exhibit B-1.
The total agreement price for services pursuant to the Original Agreement and this First Modification shall not exceed $125,000.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013 6/28/2022
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Packet Pg. 672 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 2 4. Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit B-1 are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
5. Execution in Counterparts. This First Modification may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification. Any signature to this First Modification transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
6. Except as expressly modified by this First Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Modification as of the date and year first written above.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
McCabe’s Guitar Shop
ABC Corporation
#VENDOR
By: _______________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
DOUGLAS SLOAN
6/21/2022
City Attorney
6/27/2022
Walt McGraw
David White
6/28/2022
City Manager
6/28/2022
Denise Anderson-Warren
City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 3 Exhibit A-1
Additional Services
Contractor will perform the services described in the City’s Outdoor Music Concert Series 2021 Event Production Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that the City issued on June 25, 2021, in modified form as described in the proposal that Contractor submitted to the City entitled “Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022”, which is attached to Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” will take place the Sundays listed below in September and October from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. McCabe’s will begin setting up the stage after 2:00 p.m. and shall break down the stage by 8:30 p.m. after each concert performance.
Unless the parties mutually agree to modify the scheduled dates for the concerts in writing, the concerts for the second one-year term of this Agreement will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Sunday, September 25, 2022
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Packet Pg. 674 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 1 Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022 McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park”
About McCabe’s
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 60 years opening its doors in 1958. Since 1969, we have presented live music including all ages and familyfriendly programming. We have a history of presenting outdoor community programming at Lincoln Park, Clover Park, as well as in Topanga.
McCabe’s has a long history of producing quality concerts for Santa Monica residents and beyond. We are known internationally for our fine selection of instruments, talented teachers, top-notch repair shop, and our world-famous concert series that has hosted incredible, local talent such as Beck & Jackson Browne for over 50 years.
Event Description
Americana music is as much history as it is art form. McCabe’s will take audience members on a journey, exploring American music from its roots to its modern forms by showcasing folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, and the African and Latin American music styles that inspired them.
“Americana in the Park” will serve as a way to bring together and celebrate the diverse and wonderful Santa Monica and Los Angeles Communities while helping to encourage economic recovery. All artists, contractors, and employees will belong to Santa Monica or greater Southern California area in an effort to raise up the community and its residents while using McCabe’s reputation and notoriety to also attract the attention of tourists.
The event will remain at its previous location at Gandara Park in order to maintain consistency with last year’s Americana In The Park Concert Series. This will not only be familiar to previous attendees but will also encourage economic growth in the eastern part of Santa Monica that McCabe’s has called home for over 60 years.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
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Packet Pg. 675 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 2 Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” will take place Sundays in September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
The event will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, Sept 4th
Sunday, September 11th
Sunday September 18th
Sunday September 25th
Day of Show Timeline
2:00 pm – Arrive at Park
4:00 pm – Children’s Music opener/ Family-friendly Activities 5:00 pm – Band
7:00 pm – Set finish
7:10 pm – Breakdown Stage
8:30 pm – Leave Park
Equipment Needs
To Rent:
Stage
1- Stage 20 wide x 16 deep x 2 high 1- Step unit
3- Guard Rail - 3 sides
1- Skirt - 3 sides
2- Speaker wing
Sound System
1- Digital FOH Mixer
1- Digital MON Mixer
8- Monitor Speakers
1- Cable lot - All interface cables
1- Snake system
1- Distro System
1- Concert microphone kit
Strike/Work lights
To Borrow From City:
Table for Information booth
Chairs for Information Booth
Tents to cover Information Booth and stage
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
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Packet Pg. 676 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 3 Staffing Needs
Employees:
Manager/ Emcee (Concert Director Tom Zehnder)
Booth Attendant (2)
Parking Attendant (2)
Sound Engineer (2)
Scope of Work
Once our proposal is approved, the first step is to immediately book local talent, paying specific attention to the 1st concert in our series. To keep it simple I will pick two musical acts, one for kids and one for adults. With shows later in the series, I would like to introduce either a dance lesson, music lesson, or art activity for kids and adults into the pre-concert festivities.
Our insurance company will be contacted to make sure that all added members (including the City of Santa Monica, employee vehicles, and the contracted Sound company) can be added to the policy in time for the event. Our Staff and Sound Company will need to be confirmed for all dates.
While confirming talent, the next step is to begin work on the marketing campaign for the joint venture perhaps freshening up last year’s logo. Once that is completed, we can start sending out information to our audience about the Concert Series.
As the line-up solidifies, we can release more information and also bring in the artists’ promotional teams to help widen our market. Separate events will be made for each concert with an RSVP option to help gauge the level of interest so we can anticipate attendance and whether or not additional parking lots will need to be rented or staff hired.
Food trucks will be contacted to determine availability and whether or not deposits will need to be sent. Contracts will need to be issued and approved for all talent.
Flyers and posters will be made to have on hand at the store and distributed to local hotels and businesses. Weekly newsletters will be sent out as well as social media posts to help remind people of the event.
Once each event is completed, attendance and interest will be monitored and surveys will be sent out through our newsletter measuring attendee satisfaction. Final reports covering costs, attendance, and social media impacts and press engagement will be completed.
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Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 4 Budget for all four concerts 2022
Technical & Logistics $20,500
Artists $13,000
Site Infrastructure $2,000
Staffing $22,000
Marketing $2,500
Creative Fee $15,000
Total Estimated Budget: $75,000
Marketing and Publicity
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has a mailing list that is distributed weekly to over 13,500 subscribers that are primarily Los Angeles based and are all passionate live music attendees. Our subscriber interaction rate is more than double the industry average. We are also active on Facebook and Instagram which we have successfully used to promote our own in-house concerts. We also promote on our website and in the store using physical flyers and posters.
We have had a lot of success listing our events on Eventbrite, LA Parent, Red Tricycle, etc. and have been repeatedly listed as the LA Times Music Pick of the Week as well as in the Santa Monica Daily Press. We have consistently maintained our position as Most Loved Venue in the Argonaut.
We will use all our marketing tools to help promote our “Americana In The Park” Concert Series including our weekly newsletter, social media outlets, having posters and flyers at our physical location, and engaging with local papers and media for additional support. The folk community is very supportive, so we can also rely on common-interest groups such as FolkWorks, Far-West, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, the Southern California Bluegrass Association, the Los Angeles Independent Venue Coalition, and NIVA-CA (National Independent Venue Coalition California) to help promote and support our event. McCabe’s also has partnerships with two hotels in the immediate area who will be able to help promote the concerts for families and music lovers visiting the area in September.
We do all of our graphics in-house so any poster design can be done with our own design team in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica.
Final Thoughts
McCabe’s has been a member of the Santa Monica community for over 60 years. In 2018, we were even awarded our own day by the City of Santa Monica. We have not only served the community with music, but we have given the community a place to call their own, to create DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
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Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 5 their own bonds and memories. Our children’s concerts and lessons have raised music and community-minded adults who now bring their own children to our store. Our all ages concerts have allowed families to enjoy the best in World, Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Rock music together for over 50 years. Our name is one that the community trusts to bring them quality and enjoyable events and a partnership with the City of Santa Monica would only help to solidify our unwavering adherence to good quality programming.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
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Packet Pg. 679 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 4 Exhibit B-1
Budget
Payment Schedule for the 2022 Presentation of Americana in the Park The total budget for the 2022 concert series Americana in the Park will not exceed $75,000.
After execution of this First Modification and within 30 days from the City’s receipt of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor 75 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount ($56,250).
Upon Contractor’s completion of the last concert of the 2022 Concert Series, and within 30 days from the City’s receipt of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor the final 25 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount ($18,750).
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CC8DDCE-7883-428D-9D92-F74EC323F013
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Packet Pg. 680 Attachment: Contract 4820_First_Modification_McCabes 6-28-2022 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 1 SECOND MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4820
This Second Modification of Contractual Services Agreement Number 4820 (“Second Modification”), entered into as of _________________ (“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and McCabe’s Guitar Shop (“Contractor”) is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On or about^^September 14, 2021, the City and Contractor entered into Agreement Number 4820 for Contractor to produce, develop, and implement a free and family-friendly Concert Series in one or more City parks (“Original Agreement”).
B. On or about^^June 28, 2022, the City and Contractor entered into a First Modification of Agreement Number 4820 (“First Modification”) to extend the agreement term, include additional services to be performed by Contractor, and increase the agreement price to pay for those additional services for the 2022 Concert Series.
The Original Agreement and First Modification may be referred to collectively herein as “the Agreement.”
C. The City and Contractor desire to modify the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement for Contractor to perform additional services, increase the contract price to pay for the additional services for the 2023 Concert Series “Americana in the Park”, and remove reference to COVID-19 vaccination requirements that no longer apply to the Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2024, unless terminated earlier as set forth in Section 17 of the Original Agreement or extended by the parties in writing. The City, at its sole discretion, shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for a single one-year option (“Extension Term”).
2. Section 2 of the Original Agreement entitled “Contractor Services” shall be modified by adding the following paragraph:
Additional Services for the 2023 Concert Series. Contractor will perform all of the additional services (“Additional Services”) described in Exhibit A-2, Scope of Services for the 2023 Concert Series. Contractor will complete the Additional Services in accordance with Exhibit B-2, Budget.
3. Section 7 of the Original Agreement entitled “Compensation” shall be deleted in DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD 4/19/2023
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Packet Pg. 681 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 2 its entirety and replaced with the following paragraphs:
Compensation. The City will compensate Contractor for Services performed as described in Exhibit B, Budget, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the 2021 Concert Series.
The City will compensate Contractor for Additional Services in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) for the 2022 Concert Series as set forth in Exhibit B-1, Budget.
The City will compensate Contractor for Additional Services in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000) for the 2023 Concert Series as set forth in Exhibit B-2, Budget.
The total agreement price for Services pursuant to the Original Agreement, the First Modification, and this Second Modification shall not exceed Two Hundred Two Thousand Dollars ($202,000).
4. Section 19 of the Original Agreement entitled “Compliance with Law” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Compliance with Law. Contractor must comply with all laws of the State of California and the United States, and all ordinances, rules, and regulations enacted or issued by the City.
5. Section 36 of the Original Agreement entitled “Exhibits” shall be modified by deleting reference to Exhibit D City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
6. Exhibits A-2 and B-2 are attached hereto incorporated herein by this reference.
7. Execution in Counterparts. This Second Modification may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification. Any signature to this Second Modification transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
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Packet Pg. 682 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 3 8. Except as expressly modified by this Second Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Second Modification as of the date and year first written above.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
McCabe’s Guitar Shop Corporation
#VENDOR
By: _______________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD 4/18/2023
DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
Walt McGraw
4/19/2023
City Manager
4/19/2023
Denise Anderson-Warren David White
4/20/2023
City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 683 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 4 Exhibit A-2
Additional Services
Contractor will perform the services described in the City’s Outdoor Music Concert Series 2021 Event Production Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that the City issued on June 25, 2021, in modified form as described in the proposal that Contractor submitted to the City entitled “Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022”, which is attached to Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” will take place the Sundays listed below in September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. McCabe’s will begin setting up the stage after 12:00 p.m. and shall break down the stage by 8:30 p.m. after each concert performance.
Unless the parties mutually agree to modify the scheduled dates for the concerts in writing, the concerts for the second one-year term of this Agreement will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 684 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 1 Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022 McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park”
About McCabe’s
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 60 years opening its doors in 1958. Since 1969, we have presented live music including all ages and familyfriendly programming. We have a history of presenting outdoor community programming at Lincoln Park, Clover Park, as well as in Topanga.
McCabe’s has a long history of producing quality concerts for Santa Monica residents and beyond. We are known internationally for our fine selection of instruments, talented teachers, top-notch repair shop, and our world-famous concert series that has hosted incredible, local talent such as Beck & Jackson Browne for over 50 years.
Event Description
Americana music is as much history as it is art form. McCabe’s will take audience members on a journey, exploring American music from its roots to its modern forms by showcasing folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, and the African and Latin American music styles that inspired them.
“Americana in the Park” will serve as a way to bring together and celebrate the diverse and wonderful Santa Monica and Los Angeles Communities while helping to encourage economic recovery. All artists, contractors, and employees will belong to Santa Monica or greater Southern California area in an effort to raise up the community and its residents while using McCabe’s reputation and notoriety to also attract the attention of tourists.
The event will remain at its previous location at Gandara Park in order to maintain consistency with last year’s Americana In The Park Concert Series. This will not only be familiar to previous attendees but will also encourage economic growth in the eastern part of Santa Monica that McCabe’s has called home for over 60 years.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 2 Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” will take place Sundays in September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
The event will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, Sept 4th
Sunday, September 11th
Sunday September 18th
Sunday September 25th
Day of Show Timeline
2:00 pm – Arrive at Park
4:00 pm – Children’s Music opener/ Family-friendly Activities 5:00 pm – Band
7:00 pm – Set finish
7:10 pm – Breakdown Stage
8:30 pm – Leave Park
Equipment Needs
To Rent:
Stage
1- Stage 20 wide x 16 deep x 2 high 1- Step unit
3- Guard Rail - 3 sides
1- Skirt - 3 sides
2- Speaker wing
Sound System
1- Digital FOH Mixer
1- Digital MON Mixer
8- Monitor Speakers
1- Cable lot - All interface cables
1- Snake system
1- Distro System
1- Concert microphone kit
Strike/Work lights
To Borrow From City:
Table for Information booth
Chairs for Information Booth
Tents to cover Information Booth and stage
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 686 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 3 Staffing Needs
Employees:
Manager/ Emcee (Concert Director Tom Zehnder)
Booth Attendant (2)
Parking Attendant (2)
Sound Engineer (2)
Scope of Work
Once our proposal is approved, the first step is to immediately book local talent, paying specific attention to the 1st concert in our series. To keep it simple I will pick two musical acts, one for kids and one for adults. With shows later in the series, I would like to introduce either a dance lesson, music lesson, or art activity for kids and adults into the pre-concert festivities.
Our insurance company will be contacted to make sure that all added members (including the City of Santa Monica, employee vehicles, and the contracted Sound company) can be added to the policy in time for the event. Our Staff and Sound Company will need to be confirmed for all dates.
While confirming talent, the next step is to begin work on the marketing campaign for the joint venture perhaps freshening up last year’s logo. Once that is completed, we can start sending out information to our audience about the Concert Series.
As the line-up solidifies, we can release more information and also bring in the artists’ promotional teams to help widen our market. Separate events will be made for each concert with an RSVP option to help gauge the level of interest so we can anticipate attendance and whether or not additional parking lots will need to be rented or staff hired.
Food trucks will be contacted to determine availability and whether or not deposits will need to be sent. Contracts will need to be issued and approved for all talent.
Flyers and posters will be made to have on hand at the store and distributed to local hotels and businesses. Weekly newsletters will be sent out as well as social media posts to help remind people of the event.
Once each event is completed, attendance and interest will be monitored and surveys will be sent out through our newsletter measuring attendee satisfaction. Final reports covering costs, attendance, and social media impacts and press engagement will be completed.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 4 Budget for all four concerts 2022
Technical & Logistics $20,500
Artists $13,000
Site Infrastructure $2,000
Staffing $22,000
Marketing $2,500
Creative Fee $15,000
Total Estimated Budget: $75,000
Marketing and Publicity
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has a mailing list that is distributed weekly to over 13,500 subscribers that are primarily Los Angeles based and are all passionate live music attendees. Our subscriber interaction rate is more than double the industry average. We are also active on Facebook and Instagram which we have successfully used to promote our own in-house concerts. We also promote on our website and in the store using physical flyers and posters.
We have had a lot of success listing our events on Eventbrite, LA Parent, Red Tricycle, etc. and have been repeatedly listed as the LA Times Music Pick of the Week as well as in the Santa Monica Daily Press. We have consistently maintained our position as Most Loved Venue in the Argonaut.
We will use all our marketing tools to help promote our “Americana In The Park” Concert Series including our weekly newsletter, social media outlets, having posters and flyers at our physical location, and engaging with local papers and media for additional support. The folk community is very supportive, so we can also rely on common-interest groups such as FolkWorks, Far-West, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, the Southern California Bluegrass Association, the Los Angeles Independent Venue Coalition, and NIVA-CA (National Independent Venue Coalition California) to help promote and support our event. McCabe’s also has partnerships with two hotels in the immediate area who will be able to help promote the concerts for families and music lovers visiting the area in September.
We do all of our graphics in-house so any poster design can be done with our own design team in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica.
Final Thoughts
McCabe’s has been a member of the Santa Monica community for over 60 years. In 2018, we were even awarded our own day by the City of Santa Monica. We have not only served the community with music, but we have given the community a place to call their own, to create DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 5 their own bonds and memories. Our children’s concerts and lessons have raised music and community-minded adults who now bring their own children to our store. Our all ages concerts have allowed families to enjoy the best in World, Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Rock music together for over 50 years. Our name is one that the community trusts to bring them quality and enjoyable events and a partnership with the City of Santa Monica would only help to solidify our unwavering adherence to good quality programming.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 689 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 5 Exhibit B-2
Budget
Payment Schedule for the 2023 Presentation of Americana in the Park The total budget for the 2023 concert series Americana in the Park will not exceed $77,000.
After execution of this Second Modification and within 30 days from the City’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor 75 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount ($57,750).
Upon Contractor’s completion of the last concert of the 2023 concert series, and within 30 days from the City’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor the final 25 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount ($19,250).
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F6138EB-4532-434D-947B-6177B0D7F6FD
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Packet Pg. 690 Attachment: Contract 4820_Second_Modification_McCabes 4-19-2023 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 1 THIRD MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 11554 (FORMERLY 4820)
This Third Modification of Contractual Services Agreement Number 11554 (Formerly 4820) (“Third Modification”), entered into as of ______________ (“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and McCabe’s Guitar Shop (“Contractor”) is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On or about^^September 14, 2021, the City and Contractor entered into Agreement Number 4820 for Contractor to produce, develop, and implement a free and family-friendly Concert Series in one or more City parks (“Original Agreement”).
B. On or about^^June 28, 2022, the City and Contractor entered into a First Modification of the Original Agreement (“First Modification”) to extend the agreement term, include additional services to be performed by Contractor, and increase the agreement price to pay for those additional services for the 2022 Concert Series.
C. On or about April 19, 2023, the City and Contractor entered into a Second Modification of the Original Agreement (“Second Modification”) to extend the term of the Agreement for Contractor to perform additional services for the 2023 concert series Americana in the Park and to remove reference to COVID-19 vaccination requirements that no longer apply to the agreement. The Original Agreement, First Modification, and Second Modification may be referred to collectively herein as “the Agreement.” D. On or about April 9, 2024, the City Council approved a Third Modification to the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, and increase the total contract amount to Three Hundred Three Thousand Dollars ($303,000) to permit the City to compensate Contractor One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for five Sunday concerts in September 2024. The Council approval automatically changed the contract number to City Council Series number 11554.
E. The City and Contractor desire to modify the Agreement to extend its term and increase the contract price to permit for the addition of a fifth concert for the 2024 concert series Americana in the Park.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9 4/26/2024
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Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 2 entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2025, unless terminated earlier as set forth in Section 17 or extended by the parties in writing. The City, at its sole discretion, shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for a single one-year option.
2. Section 2 of the Original Agreement entitled “Contractor Services” shall be modified by adding the following paragraph:
Additional Services for the 2024 Concert Series. Contractor will perform all of the additional services (“Additional Services”) described in Exhibit A-3, Scope of Services for the 2024 Concert Series. Contractor will complete the Additional Services in accordance with Exhibit B-3, Budget.
3. Section 7 of the Original Agreement entitled “Compensation” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraphs:
Compensation. As set forth in Exhibit B, Budget, for the 2021 Concert Series, the City will compensate Contractor for Services performed in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
As set forth in Exhibit B-1, Budget, for the 2022 Concert Series, the City will compensate Contractor an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000).
As set forth in Exhibit B-2, Budget, for the 2023 Concert Series the City will compensate Contractor in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000).
As set forth in Exhibit B-3, Budget, for the 2024 Concert Series, the City will compensate Contractor Services in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).
The total price for Services pursuant to the Original Agreement, the First Modification, the Second Modification, and this Third Modification shall not exceed Three Hundred Two Thousand Dollars ($302,000).
4. Exhibits A-3 and B-3 are attached hereto incorporated herein by this reference.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 3 5. Execution in Counterparts. This Third Modification may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification. Any signature to this Third Modification transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
6. Except as expressly modified by this Third Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Third Modification as of the date and year first written above.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By:
______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
McCabe’s Guitar Shop Corporation
#VENDOR
By:
_______________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9 City Attorney
DOUGLAS SLOAN
4/18/2024
Walt McGraw
4/23/2024
4/26/2024
City Manager
David White Interim City Clerk
Nikima Newsome
4/26/2024
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Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 4 Exhibit A-3
Additional Services
Contractor will perform the services described in the City’s Outdoor Music Concert Series 2021 Event Production Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that the City issued on June 25, 2021, in modified form as described in the proposal that Contractor submitted to the City entitled “Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022”, which proposal is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
Event Details
For the 2024 Concert Series, “Americana in the Park” will take place the Sundays listed below in September 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. McCabe’s will begin setting up the stage after 12:00 p.m. and shall break down the stage by 8:30 p.m. after each concert performance.
Unless the parties mutually agree to modify the scheduled dates for the concerts in writing, the concerts for the fourth year of this Agreement will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 1 Proposal for City of Santa Monica Outdoor Music Concert Series 2022 McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park”
About McCabe’s
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 60 years opening its doors in 1958. Since 1969, we have presented live music including all ages and familyfriendly programming. We have a history of presenting outdoor community programming at Lincoln Park, Clover Park, as well as in Topanga.
McCabe’s has a long history of producing quality concerts for Santa Monica residents and beyond. We are known internationally for our fine selection of instruments, talented teachers, top-notch repair shop, and our world-famous concert series that has hosted incredible, local talent such as Beck & Jackson Browne for over 50 years.
Event Description
Americana music is as much history as it is art form. McCabe’s will take audience members on a journey, exploring American music from its roots to its modern forms by showcasing folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, and the African and Latin American music styles that inspired them.
“Americana in the Park” will serve as a way to bring together and celebrate the diverse and wonderful Santa Monica and Los Angeles Communities while helping to encourage economic recovery. All artists, contractors, and employees will belong to Santa Monica or greater Southern California area in an effort to raise up the community and its residents while using McCabe’s reputation and notoriety to also attract the attention of tourists.
The event will remain at its previous location at Gandara Park in order to maintain consistency with last year’s Americana In The Park Concert Series. This will not only be familiar to previous attendees but will also encourage economic growth in the eastern part of Santa Monica that McCabe’s has called home for over 60 years.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 2 Event Details
McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” will take place Sundays in September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gandara Park located at 1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
The event will take place on the following dates:
Sunday, Sept 4th
Sunday, September 11th
Sunday September 18th
Sunday September 25th
Day of Show Timeline
2:00 pm – Arrive at Park
4:00 pm – Children’s Music opener/ Family-friendly Activities 5:00 pm – Band
7:00 pm – Set finish
7:10 pm – Breakdown Stage
8:30 pm – Leave Park
Equipment Needs
To Rent:
Stage
1- Stage 20 wide x 16 deep x 2 high 1- Step unit
3- Guard Rail - 3 sides
1- Skirt - 3 sides
2- Speaker wing
Sound System
1- Digital FOH Mixer
1- Digital MON Mixer
8- Monitor Speakers
1- Cable lot - All interface cables
1- Snake system
1- Distro System
1- Concert microphone kit
Strike/Work lights
To Borrow From City:
Table for Information booth
Chairs for Information Booth
Tents to cover Information Booth and stage
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 3 Staffing Needs
Employees:
Manager/ Emcee (Concert Director Tom Zehnder)
Booth Attendant (2)
Parking Attendant (2)
Sound Engineer (2)
Scope of Work
Once our proposal is approved, the first step is to immediately book local talent, paying specific attention to the 1st concert in our series. To keep it simple I will pick two musical acts, one for kids and one for adults. With shows later in the series, I would like to introduce either a dance lesson, music lesson, or art activity for kids and adults into the pre-concert festivities.
Our insurance company will be contacted to make sure that all added members (including the City of Santa Monica, employee vehicles, and the contracted Sound company) can be added to the policy in time for the event. Our Staff and Sound Company will need to be confirmed for all dates.
While confirming talent, the next step is to begin work on the marketing campaign for the joint venture perhaps freshening up last year’s logo. Once that is completed, we can start sending out information to our audience about the Concert Series.
As the line-up solidifies, we can release more information and also bring in the artists’ promotional teams to help widen our market. Separate events will be made for each concert with an RSVP option to help gauge the level of interest so we can anticipate attendance and whether or not additional parking lots will need to be rented or staff hired.
Food trucks will be contacted to determine availability and whether or not deposits will need to be sent. Contracts will need to be issued and approved for all talent.
Flyers and posters will be made to have on hand at the store and distributed to local hotels and businesses. Weekly newsletters will be sent out as well as social media posts to help remind people of the event.
Once each event is completed, attendance and interest will be monitored and surveys will be sent out through our newsletter measuring attendee satisfaction. Final reports covering costs, attendance, and social media impacts and press engagement will be completed.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 4 Budget for all four concerts 2022
Technical & Logistics $20,500
Artists $13,000
Site Infrastructure $2,000
Staffing $22,000
Marketing $2,500
Creative Fee $15,000
Total Estimated Budget: $75,000
Marketing and Publicity
McCabe’s Guitar Shop has a mailing list that is distributed weekly to over 13,500 subscribers that are primarily Los Angeles based and are all passionate live music attendees. Our subscriber interaction rate is more than double the industry average. We are also active on Facebook and Instagram which we have successfully used to promote our own in-house concerts. We also promote on our website and in the store using physical flyers and posters.
We have had a lot of success listing our events on Eventbrite, LA Parent, Red Tricycle, etc. and have been repeatedly listed as the LA Times Music Pick of the Week as well as in the Santa Monica Daily Press. We have consistently maintained our position as Most Loved Venue in the Argonaut.
We will use all our marketing tools to help promote our “Americana In The Park” Concert Series including our weekly newsletter, social media outlets, having posters and flyers at our physical location, and engaging with local papers and media for additional support. The folk community is very supportive, so we can also rely on common-interest groups such as FolkWorks, Far-West, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, the Southern California Bluegrass Association, the Los Angeles Independent Venue Coalition, and NIVA-CA (National Independent Venue Coalition California) to help promote and support our event. McCabe’s also has partnerships with two hotels in the immediate area who will be able to help promote the concerts for families and music lovers visiting the area in September.
We do all of our graphics in-house so any poster design can be done with our own design team in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica.
Final Thoughts
McCabe’s has been a member of the Santa Monica community for over 60 years. In 2018, we were even awarded our own day by the City of Santa Monica. We have not only served the community with music, but we have given the community a place to call their own, to create DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) McCabe’s Presents “Americana in the Park” Event Proposal 5 their own bonds and memories. Our children’s concerts and lessons have raised music and community-minded adults who now bring their own children to our store. Our all ages concerts have allowed families to enjoy the best in World, Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Rock music together for over 50 years. Our name is one that the community trusts to bring them quality and enjoyable events and a partnership with the City of Santa Monica would only help to solidify our unwavering adherence to good quality programming.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar) 5 Exhibit B-3
Budget
Payment Schedule for the 2024 Presentation of Americana in the Park The total budget for the 2024 Concert Series Americana in the Park will not exceed $100,000.
City will compensate Contractor for upfront costs in an amount equal to 80 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount. The initial compensation will occur in two parts.
Immediately after execution of this Third Modification and within 30 days from the City’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($59,250).
After July 1, 2024, and within 30 days from the City’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($20,750).
Upon Contractor’s completion of the last concert of the 2024 concert series, and within 30 days from the City’s receipt and approval of Contractor’s complete invoice, the City will compensate Contractor the final 20 percent of the above not-to-exceed amount ($20,000).
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F617A63-A237-4065-8C28-18E0B656C6F9
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Packet Pg. 700 Attachment: Contract 11554 Third modification McCabes 4-26-2024 (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar)
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
OAKS INITIATIVE NOTICE
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS, BIDDERS, PROPOSERS
AND OTHERS SEEKING DISCRETIONARY PERMITS, CONTRACTS,
OR OTHER BENEFITS FROM THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica’s voters adopted a City Charter amendment commonly known as the Oaks Initiative. The Oaks Initiative requires the City to provide this notice and information about the Initiative’s requirements. You may obtain a full copy of the Initiative’s text from the City Clerk.
This information is required by City Charter Article XXII—Taxpayer Protection.
It prohibits a public official from receiving, and a person or entity from conferring, specified personal benefits or campaign advantages from a person or entity after theofficial votes, or otherwise takes official action, to award a “public benefit” to that person or entity. The prohibition applies within and outside of the geographical boundaries of SantaMonica.
All persons or entities applying or receiving public benefits from the City of Santa Monica shall provide the names of trustees, directors, partners, and officers, and names of persons with more than a 10% equity, participation or revenue interest. An exception exists for persons serving in those capacities as volunteers, without compensation, for organizations exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), of the Internal Revenue Code. However, this exception does not apply if the organization is a political committee or controls political committees.
Examples of a “public benefit” include public contracts to provide goods or services worth more than $25,000 or a land use approval worth more than $25,000 over a 12- month period.
In order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Oaks Initiative, theCity compiles and maintains certain information. That information includes the name of any personorpersons whois seeking a “publicbenefit.” If the“public benefit” is sought by an entity, ratherthan an individual person, the information includes the nameof everyperson who is: (a) trustee, (b) director, (c) partner, (d) officer, or has (e) more than a ten percent interest in the entity. Therefore, if you are seeking a “public benefit” covered by the Oaks Initiative, you must supply that information on the Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form. This information must be updated and supplied every 12 months.
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Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: OAKS INITIATIVE FORM_signed [Revision 1] (7025 : Fourth Contract Modification with McCabe's Guitar)
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
OAKS INITIATIVE DISCLOSURE FORM
In order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Oaks Initiative, the City compiles and maintains certain information. That information includes the name of any person or persons who is seeking a “public benefit.” If the “public benefit” is sought by an entity, rather than an individual person, the information includes the name of every person who is: (a) trustee, (b) director, (c) partner, (d) officer, or has (e) more than a ten percent interest in the entity.
Public benefits include:
1. Personal services contracts in excess of $25,000 over any 12-monthperiod;
2. Sale of material, equipment or supplies to the City in excess of $25,000 over a 12- month period;
3. Purchase, sale or lease of real property to or from the City in excess of $25,000 over a 12- month period;
4. Non-competitive franchise awards with gross revenue of $50,000 or more inany 12-month period;
5. Land use variance, special use permit, or other exception to an established land use plan, where the decision has a value in excess of $25,000;
6. Tax “abatement, exception, or benefit” of a value in excess of $5,000 in any 12- month period; or
7. Payment of “cash or specie” of a net value to the recipient of $10,000 in any 12- month period.
Name(s) of persons or entities receiving public benefit:
Name(s) of trustees, directors, partners, and officers:
Name(s) of persons with more than a 10% equity, participation, or revenue interest:
Prepared by: Title:
Signature: Date:
Email: Phone:
Permit #
FOR CITY USE ONLY:
Bid/PO/Contract #
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 15, 2025
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Negrete at 8:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lana Negrete
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Torosis (Arrived at 8:04 A.M.)
Councilmember Jesse Zwick (Arrived at 8:30 A.M.)
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya (Arrived at 8:02 A.M.) Also Present: City Attorney Douglas Sloan
City Clerk Nikima S. Newsome
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 8:00 a.m., with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Torosis and Councilmembers Zernitskaya and Zwick. Councilmember Snell led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
The City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) was read into the record by Councilmember Hall.
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
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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.
No Councilmembers reported any recusals pursuant to the Levine Act.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
CLOSED SESSION ONLY:
No members of the public commented on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSIONS
(Councilmember Zernitskaya
arrived at 8:02 A.M.)
(Mayor Pro Tem Torosis
arrived at 8:04 A.M.)
(Councilmember Zwick
arrived at 8:30 A.M.)
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:02 a.m., to consider Closed Sessions and adjourned at 4:15 p.m., with no reportable action.
5.A. 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 ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Nikima S. Newsome Lana Negrete
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 20, 2025
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Negrete at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Lana Negrete
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Torosis (arrived 5:04 p.m.)
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya
Absent: Councilmember Jesse Zwick
Also Present: Interim City Manager Elaine Polachek
City Attorney Douglas Sloan
Assistant City Clerk Maria Dacanay-Wisner
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:00 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember Zwick and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis. Councilmember Snell led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF
ACCOUNTABILITY
(LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
The City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) was read by Councilmember Zernitskaya.
LEVINE ACT
DISCLOSURE
No Councilmembers made Levine Act disclosures.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
CLOSED SESSION ONLY:
No members of the public commented on Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSIONS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:03 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and adjourned from Closed Session, with Councilmember Zwick absent.
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public employee appointment; title: City Manager; Gov. Code § 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator; City negotiator:
Mayor/Personnel Director; unrepresented employee: City Manager This matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
5.B. 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)
This matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Maria Dacanay-Wisner Lana Negrete
Assistant City Clerk Mayor
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
Agenda Item: 5.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office Subject: 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)
Prepared By: Andrew Cabello, Legal Assistant
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Attachments:
A. Written Comments
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Letter to Council - Agenda (5/27)
Attachments: Letter_MEA_STA_ATA.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
David Yakobson
Staff Assistant III
(310) 458-8211 x2066
santamonica.gov
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From: Alejandro Mendoza <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 11:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems <[email protected]>; Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: Letter to Council - Agenda (5/27)
On behalf of Municipal Employees Association, Supervisor Team Associate and Administrative Team Associates, please see the attached letter that is being submitted for public comment for the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday (5/27/25).
Regards,
Alex Mendoza
ATA Board Member
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To:
Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street, Room 209,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Subject: Request for Additional Authorization for Staff Compensation Increases Dear Honorable Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the three bargaining groups representing Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Supervisor Team Associate (STA) and Administrative Team Associates (ATA), which represent 773 City employees that are a substantial portion of the City’s dedicated workforce, we respectfully submit this letter to request your support in authorizing City management to provide additional compensation in the next labor contract. In addition, we are requesting that the city front-load the larger portion of the compensation in the first year of the contract.
Critically, our requests are driven by a combination of factors that have adversely impacted the ability of the City to retain and attract talented public service employees. We believe that a fair and competitive compensation package is essential to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality services to our residents and businesses.
Justification for the Request:
1. No Cost-of-Living Adjustment in 2020 through 2022:
In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, all three bargaining groups made a significant concession by foregoing any cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for two years. This decision was made in good faith and in recognition of the financial uncertainty facing the City at that time.
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2. Below-Inflation Adjustments in the Most Recent Agreement:
In the most recent contract period, our members again demonstrated their commitment to the City by accepting COLA increases that were less than half the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This has resulted in real wage losses for our members, diminishing their purchasing power and eroding morale.
3. Compensation Lags Behind Neighboring Jurisdictions:
Comparable cities in our region have taken more proactive steps in adjusting their compensation structures to match market conditions and inflation. As a result, the increases currently offered to our members are significantly lower than those being provided to similar classifications in adjacent jurisdictions.
City Fiscal Year COLA Increase Length of Contract
City of Culver City 2023–2026 13.5% 3 years
City of Los Angeles 2024–2028 22% 4 years
City of Inglewood 2023–2025 16.0% 3 years
City of Beverly Hills 2023-2025 13.44% 3 years
As the table shows, the increases currently being offered to our bargaining group members are substantially lower than those received by employees in comparable cities. The figures shown were provided to public employees who are comparable to the position and services performed by members of our respective bargaining groups.
Impact on Recruitment and Service Delivery:
The cumulative effect of these compensation constraints has been severe. Each of the three bargaining groups is experiencing a notable decline in the number of qualified candidates applying for vacancies. This reduced interest is directly tied to the noncompetitive salary offerings. In some cases, recruitment list are producing a limited number viable candidates.
Moreover, the City is increasingly unable to attract the caliber of professionals it has historically prided itself on hiring. This talent gap is contributing to a strain on existing staff, gaps in service delivery, and an overall reduction in the City’s operational effectiveness.
Next Steps and Consideration
We urge the City Council to recognize the need for prompt and meaningful action.
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We respectfully highlight that the members represented within the three bargaining units comprise a diverse and exceptionally skilled group, recognized among the most talented professionals in the public sector. We remain committed to serving the City, its residents, and businesses with the utmost dedication and professionalism.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
On behalf of Municipal Employees Association, Supervisor Team Associate and Administrative Team Associates
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Report
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office Subject: 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
Prepared By: Andrew Cabello, Legal Assistant
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City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oscar Santiago, Director, Finance Department
Subject: Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30 Five-Year Financial Forecast Update;
2. Review and provide direction to staff on the FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget, including the FY 2025-26 Proposed Exception-Based Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget (Attachment A);
3. Review and provide direction to staff on proposed changes to the City’s Fees and Fines (Attachment E);
4. Provide direction to staff on revising the Council Travel Funds policy;
5. Direct staff to proceed with setting the FY 2025-27 Budget Adoption public hearing on June 24, 2025.
Executive Summary
The city of Santa Monica’s Fiscal Year 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget is one focused on resiliency – resiliency to withstand the lingering impacts to our economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, the further economic disruption of the wildfires, and the high degree of economic uncertainty expected over the next few years. While preserving city services and programs, the budget caps growth across all departments, implements additional cost saving measures, and continues to defer much needed maintenance of streets, parks, and public facilities. In spite of these measures, the biennial budget relies on the use of working capital reserves to balance the budget for both fiscal years, and is anticipated to require a total of $60.5 million in reserves over the next five years, to maintain service levels until General Fund revenues recover.
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Some key factors shaping the city’s financial position include a downgrade in the city’s financial forecast due to policy changes from the federal government, a delay in the recovery of Santa Monica’s tourism sector, unprecedented legal liabilities, and negotiation of labor agreements with the city’s 11 bargaining units. The capital improvement program also remains underfunded and budget estimates for funded projects are at risk with potential cost increases due to tariffs, uncertainty around federal funding, and other factors. These constraints come at a time when the city is focused on its economic redevelopment, needing to ensure this is an attractive and desirable place to live, visit, and do business. Therefore, within this budget, a focus has been put on achieving the three priorities of the City Council:
• Affordable, Livable, and Secure Housing for All
• Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods
• Economic Opportunity and Growth
The limited enhancements recommended in this budget are funded using new revenue sources, including the voter approved Measure K, reallocated funding, public and private partnerships, rate adjustments, and successful grant awards.
The city of Santa Monica’s FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)Budget Addendum for FY 2025-26 is posted on the city’s website at santamonica.gov (Attachment A). The document includes:
• The city manager’s budget message, which is presented in both English and Spanish, that provides an overview of:
o the city’s fiscal health
o recommendations to advance council-adopted priorities, using both new and reallocated funding sources
o ongoing economic development efforts fostering long-term prosperity • Recommended allocations associated with Measures K and PSK addressing public safety and safe streets
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• The city’s budget priority areas with key performance measures aligned to the priority areas, and department workplans
• The sources and uses of funds, including employee compensation costs • Projected revenue performance in FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 • Fund balances for the General Fund and all other funds • Five-year overviews (spanning FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30) of citywide expenditures and revenues by fund and by department
• Descriptions of each department and budget and position allocations by division, department, and fund
• Proposed budget enhancements, including net zero items in the General Fund and items funded by available fund balance in the non-general funds • The FY 2025-26 CIP Budget Addendum, showing individual projects in each fund • The city’s financial policies, which are adopted along with the budget The citywide Proposed Biennial Budget is $789.9 million in FY 2025-26 and $825.5 million in FY 2026-27, net of reimbursements and transfers.
Background
Given the critical importance of supporting the rebuilding of Santa Monica’s economy, the FY 2025-27 budget is focused on resiliency. The proposed budget maintains city services and programs but caps growth in the General Fund across all departments and implements other cost-saving measures to reduce the city’s dependence on reserves to balance the budget. The limited available General Fund funding for the city capital improvements is insufficient to address the growing maintenance backlog for city streets, parks and facilities. And, at the time of this staff report, the city remains in negotiations for labor contracts with all of its bargaining units. As relayed at the March 8, 2025, council workshop, these financial pressures are anticipated to persist through the five-year forecast period with limited growth in key revenue streams (Attachment B) as a recovery in global tourism and retail sales is not expected in the near-term. As a result,
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the proposed budget is designed to make strategic advancements in the council’s budget priorities and recommends additional cost-saving and revenue opportunities to further reduce the city’s reliance on General Fund reserves.
This comes at the same time the financial pressures affecting Santa Monica are having a negative effect on the city’s major General Fund revenue streams, including sales tax, transient occupancy tax, and parking revenues. And the city also continues to operate with extremely low financial reserves depleted by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as settlements in cases of sexual abuse from a former employee and continued litigation of the California Voting Rights Act case.
Today, the city has an operational deficit that will require the use of approximately $60.5 million in General Fund reserves over the five-year forecast to balance the budget and maintain existing services.
It is important to note that the city’s fragile financial position, combined with extreme economic uncertainty, means additional measures would be required to balance the budget if any one or combination of the following happen: the region’s economic downturn persists or worsens; the city must assume debt through the issuance of bonds to cover legal liabilities; or additional federal funding for public safety, transportation and affordable housing is no longer available.
To build long-term stability and prosperity for Santa Monica, this budget makes strategic allocations to support the council’s budget priorities and position the city to reimagine and rebuild Santa Monica’s economy. Santa Monica voters helped in these efforts through the passage of two tax measures on the 2024 ballot:
• Measure F was the first modernization of the city’s business license tax since 1990 and is estimated to generate up to $3 million annually in new revenues (phased in over three years) while enabling the city to more accurately and effectively apply the tax in the modern, digital economy. The measure also
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lowered the effective tax rate for most businesses with revenues under $5 million to encourage investment in our local economy.
• Measure K raised the tax rate for parking lots and structures to 18 percent, exempting city owned lots and structures, and is anticipated to generate $6.7 million in new General Fund revenues annually. Advisory measure PSK was also approved by the voters advising that at least half of the measure’s additional revenues should be used for public safety. A special section of this budget outlines proposed uses for the Measure K revenues to support both public safety and safe streets, while also presenting corresponding service reductions, cost savings and new revenue opportunities designed to help balance the budget over the next biennial cycle.
While full benefit of Measure F will not be realized for three years, staff is presenting options for the allocation of anticipated revenues from Measure K as requested by council at its March 8 budget workshop and staff is seeking council direction at the budget study session.
General Fund Financial Status Update
Revenues
As discussed in detail at the March 8, 2025, council budget workshop, Santa Monica's diverse tax base has historically provided financial stability, but the city faces ongoing challenges due to its reliance on retail, tourism, and hospitality sectors, all hit hard by the pandemic and that continue to struggle. While visitor activity is recovering, it remains slow, and remote work trends have reduced daytime population significantly as compared to 2019 levels. These shifts impact consumer spending and sales tax revenues and contribute to higher retail and corporate vacancy rates compared to regional averages. These factors continue to impact revenues in the General Fund. • Transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue, a vital contributor to the General Fund, is recovering more slowly than anticipated despite the rate increases introduced by Measure CS in 2023. The lingering effects of the Los Angeles area wildfires and global geopolitical uncertainty have slowed tourism’s rebound, with
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visitor levels expected to return to 2019 figures only by late 2026 or early 2027.
The travel industry faces an unprecedented level of uncertainty not seen since the pandemic. Unpredictable trends, sector-wide declines, and international headlines casting doubt on travel to the U.S. have created a precarious environment, further dampening revenue growth in this area.
As of April 2025, local hotel rates remain subdued, with citywide occupancy hovering around 70 percent. Preliminary data from the Department of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and independent analysts reveal that international visits to the U.S. declined approximately 14 percent in March 2025 compared to the previous year. According to Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, each 1 percent drop in international visitor spending equates to approximately $1.8 billion nationally in lost export revenue annually. If the 14% decline persists through 2025, the U.S. could face a staggering $21 billion shortfall in travel-related exports. Given Santa Monica’s reliance on international tourism, these factors could further dampen TOT revenue projections.
The chart below illustrates the impacts of this uncertainty on the city’s TOT.
Looking at historical quarterly activity, revenues through the third quarter (March 2025) are tracking approximately $2.7 million, or 6 percent lower as compared to last fiscal year. While staff revised the FY 2024-25 revenue budget downward during midyear, if the trend continues, revenues may not meet the revised reduced budget projection for FY 2024-25.
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• Sales tax (including transaction and use tax, or TUT) collections have also been impacted by decreased tourism levels and reduced consumer spending in retail and other areas, particularly in luxury and electric vehicle sectors. Factors like a 29 percent rise in car prices since the pandemic, higher financing costs, and increased insurance premiums have driven these shifts. Restaurants, especially in the fine dining sector, are experiencing declines as consumers opt for more budget-friendly fast casual options.
Similar to TOT, historical quarterly activity in the chart below for sales taxes illustrates a downward trend. Revenues through the third quarter (March 2025) are tracking approximately $1.2 million, or 3 percent lower as compared to last fiscal year. While staff revised the FY 2024-25 revenue budget downward during midyear, if the trend continues, revenues may not meet the revised reduced budget projection for FY 2024-25.
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• Parking-related revenues, another major resource stream, show modest annual growth of 1.75 percent. However, changes such as increased online shopping, remote work, and alternative transportation methods (e.g., rideshare, public transit, bicycles, and scooters) also contribute to a drop in demand for parking.
The revitalization of the Third Street Promenade and downtown Santa Monica is expected to help offset these trends. Additionally, staff are reviewing parking rates across all city lots and structures to ensure they support economic revitalization while remaining a stable funding source for city services.
TOT, sales tax, and parking-related revenues (including parking facility taxes) collectively account for approximately 46 percent of General Fund revenues. The chart below illustrates annual revenue trends for these sources through fiscal year 2023-24, showing declines or stagnation in recent years. When comparing revenues in FY 2018- 19 to FY 2023-24, sales tax has decreased by 1.2 percent, and Parking-Related Revenue has dropped by 16.1 percent. While TOT has risen by 8.4 percent, this growth is solely due to the passage of Measure CS, which increased the TOT tax rate from 14 percent to 15 percent for hotels/motels and 17 percent for homeshares.
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Without Measure CS revenues, TOT would have remained essentially flat, with only a 0.3 percent increase over the same period.
Sales Tax Parking-related TOT
Change 2018-19 compared to 2023-24 $ (0.9) $ (10.6) $ 5.1 % change -1.2% -16.1% 8.4%
Expenditures
On the expenditure side, the city also faces significant financial challenges, shaped by both economic instability and organizational constraints. Inflation continues to drive up costs, fueled by the highest price increases in four decades and global market disruptions. Economists expect inflation to continue increasing in 2025 pursuant to tariff impacts. Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounding federal funding threatens the execution of critical projects. Labor negotiations are underway, with all bargaining unit contracts set to expire on June 30, 2025. Additionally, years of deferred maintenance have led to mounting repair and replacement costs, necessitating urgent action to prevent system failures and operational inefficiencies.
The General Fund reserves remain strained following severe revenue losses during the pandemic — estimated at $195 million through June 30, 2024 — along with significant
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legal settlement payouts, including $159.6 million covered from reserves. Further legal liabilities add to the uncertainty, as the city has already paid over $230 million in settlements related to former employee Eric Uller and now faces additional claims.
Efforts to seek insurance reimbursement are ongoing but remain unresolved.
Separately, the California Voting Rights Act case has been referred back to the trial court, with a potential trial date set for late 2025. The General Fund has had to borrow from other funds and defer payments to the Housing Trust Fund since 2020, totaling $68.7 million through FY 2024-25, to address the economic impacts of the pandemic and help cover the costs of these liabilities.
Federal policy changes impact funding for city projects and services Staff conducted a fiscal review of federally funded projects to assess how federal policy changes may affect Santa Monica’s financial landscape. The uncertainty of federal funding calls into question the city’s ability to complete major projects such as the Pier Bridge Replacement Project, creates uncertainty about federal funding streams that subsidize our Big Blue Bus’s bus replacement program and affordable housing programs, and provide public safety grants to our Police and Fire departments. A current inventory of city projects utilizing federal funds is attached (Attachment C).
Staff is working closely with the city’s lobbyists to address each situation and provide guidance on whether projects should move forward at this time. To date, staff have not stopped work on any projects involving federal funds, however considerable work is being done to either restructure project proposals or shore up funding. And opportunities to pursue meaningful new federal funding are not expected. This hinders the city’s ability to restore vital services and address critical gaps in public programs in the General Fund.
The city’s nonprofit partners that rely on federal funds to provide their services are also concerned and the city is not in the financial position to be able to backfill losses in federal funding in any of these areas. Housing and Human Services staff continue ongoing dialog with our nonprofit partners to understand how they are impacted and coordinate support where possible.
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Careful financial planning and strategic adjustments will be essential in navigating these ongoing fiscal pressures. These staff efforts are ongoing and designed to mitigate impacts to city operations and community services wherever possible.
Other Funds Financial Forecast Update
Among the larger funds contributing to the city’s operations, the Water, Wastewater, Big Blue Bus, Airport and Cemetery funds have sufficient revenue to cover operational and capital needs during the biennial period.
The Pier and Beach Recreation funds, however, are projected to require subsidies and advances during the biennial budget period, totaling approximately $9.2 million.
The closure of the Pier deck parking, reduced parking availability in Beach Lot 1 North in preparation for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project, and delayed plans to adjust beach parking rates all exacerbate the situation.
The Housing Trust Fund continues to await repayment of funds borrowed by the General Fund, which were utilized to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and address legal claims, and funds continue to be withheld for city contingencies.
FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget
The proposed biennial budget for the city of Santa Monica spans 30 funds and 15 departments and totals $789.9 million in FY 2025-26 and $825.5 million in FY 2026-27, net of reimbursements and transfers. The proposed budgets for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 represent year-over-year change of (0.05 percent) and 4.5 percent, respectively.
The General Fund, supported predominantly with tax revenues, provides the majority of municipal services, while enterprise funds such as Water, Resource Recovery and Recycling, Big Blue Bus and Airport conduct their operations using rate- or fee-based revenues, and internal services funds receive contributions from all funds to service
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items such as vehicles, technology, and insurance, and to conduct activities covered with grant or other revenues restricted for specific uses.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the citywide proposed budget for FY 2025-26, net of reimbursements and transfers, the first year of the biennial period. This budget includes both operating and capital expenditures.
Citywide Budgeted Expenditures – By Fund Type – FY 2025-26 (in millions)
The amounts shown in the chart are net of reimbursements and transfers – technical adjustments for payments of services between city funds in order to avoid double-counting. Among the large General Fund reimbursements and transfers not included in this chart, are contributions to workers’ compensation and liability self-insurance funds, and transfers to the fleet and computer equipment replacement funds.
The proposed General Fund budget (including reimbursements and transfers) is $480.9 million in FY 2025-26 and $495.8 million in FY 2026-27. The budgets anticipate yearover-year growth of approximately 3 percent annually. The charts below show the sources and uses of the General Fund budget for the FY 2025-26 proposed budget.
More detail on the city’s biennial budget is included in the budget overview section of the attached budget document.
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Where does the money come from in
FY 2025-26?
Where does the money go?
In the chart above, internal services includes the offices of the city manager, city council and city attorney, the records & election services, finance, human resources and information services departments. The office of the city manager also includes the city’s 3-1-1 and the office of emergency management, which includes 911 emergency dispatch.
Changes in the FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget
The FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget includes operating budget adjustments in the General Fund that maintain a net-zero cost impact, primarily supported through the reallocation of funds within department budgets. Enhancements in other funds are supported by available fund balances, ensuring their continued solvency throughout the forecast period.
The following table lists the operating budget enhancements for FY 2025-26 included in the proposed biennial budget that have a staffing and/or financial impact. Staffing impacts are measured as full-time equivalent (FTE). Operational adjustments without staffing or financial impacts are not included. Positions listed with a financial impact are offset with new revenues.
Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
General Transportation Staffing change to advance road safety, fully funded by reallocation of funds
within the department's budget.
- Convert Transportation Technician
from 0.5 FTE to 0.75 FTE
0.25 Permanent
$ -
General Fire Staffing change to align positions with
operational responsibilities and
departmental needs, fully funded by
reallocation of funds within the
department's budget.
- Add 1 Permanent Fire Equipment
Specialist and delete 0.44 FTE AsNeeded Fire Equipment Specialist
1.0 Permanent
(0.4) AsNeeded
$ -
General Housing and
Human
Services
Communications and Marketing
Coordinator position to promote
awareness of and access to affordable
housing and social services safety net
programs, funded 25% from Housing
Authority Fund, 25% from the Housing
Trust Funds in the Special Revenue
Source Fund, and the remainder
through reallocation of funds within the
General Fund.
- Add 1 Communications and Marketing
Coordinator
1.0 Permanent
$ -
Housing
Authority
- $ 37.7
Special
Revenue
Source
- $ 37.7
General Housing and
Human
Services
Staffing change to enhance afterschool
enrichment programming to engage
underserved youth ages 6-17 at the
Police Activities League (PAL), funded
by reallocation of funds within the
department's budget.
- Convert Community Services Program
Coordinator from 0.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE
0.25 Permanent
$ -
General Housing and
Human
Services
Policy and Performance Analyst to act
as a resource navigator connecting
underserved Santa Monica households
to safety net services and needed
community resources, funded by
reallocation of funds within the
department's budget.
- Add 1 Policy and Performance Analyst
1.0 Permanent
$ -
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
General Information
Services
Reorganization of the department to
align with the city's current technology
innovation and support needs. These
changes have net zero impact on the
department's budget.
- Add 1 Technology Program Manager
and delete 1 User Experience Designer
- Add 1 Technology Program Manager
- Delete 1 Information Security Officer
-Delete 1 Customer Experience &
Support Manager
- Add 1 Principal Business Process
Technology Analyst (BPTA) and delete
1 BPTA
- Add 1 Communications Engineer and
delete 1 Network Construction Assistant
- Add 1 Systems Engineer and delete 1
Systems Policy Engineer
Add 1,960 as-needed hours for
Administrative Interns
(1.0)
Permanent
/ 0.9 AsNeeded
$ -
General Recreation
and Arts
As-needed position to enhance
customer service for community events,
meet the growing need for event
permits, and create capacity to
generate future revenue growth. This
change has net zero impact to the
General Fund, as it is funded by
increased revenues.
- Add 0.4 FTE As-Needed Event
Coordinator
0.4 AsNeeded$ 30.6
General Recreation
and Arts
As-Needed support for the restoration
of the Miles Playhouse and the Camera
Obscura Art Lab to provide key cultural
offerings to the community. This
change has net zero impact to the
General Fund, as it is funded by
increased revenues.
- Add 0.1 FTE As-Needed Facilities
Attendant
-Add .0.3 FTE As-Needed Guest
Services Assistant
0.4 AsNeeded$ 85.5
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
General Recreation
and Arts
Staffing changes to better serve the
diverse community of participants at the
Santa Monica Swim Center, funded by
reallocation of funds within the
department's budget.
- Convert Permanent Guest Services
Assistant from 0.6 FTE to 0.8 FTE and
delete 0.2 FTE As-Needed Guest
Services Assistant
0.2 Permanent
/ (0.2) AsNeeded
$ -
General Recreation
and Arts
As-Needed staffing change in the
Community Recreation division, to meet
the needs of the community and
changes in recreation demands, funded
by reallocation of funds within the
department's budget.
- Add 0.6 FTE As Needed Facilities
Attendant and delete 0.5 FTE AsNeeded Guest Services Assistant
0.1 AsNeeded$ -
Airport Public Works Ongoing funding for contracted
custodial services to ensure that all
airport properties meet industry
standards for sanitation.
- $ 172.0
Airport Public Works Staffing change to align position with operational responsibilities.
- Add 1 Facilities Asset and Airport
Manager and delete 1 Airport
Operations Administrator
- $ 40.0
Airport Public Works Senior Real Estate Property Manager to provide property management oversight
and manage high-end lease
negotiations.
- Add 1 Senior Real Estate Property
Manager
1.0 Permanent
$ 188.0
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
Airport Public Works Staffing changes, including the
conversion of limited term positions to
permanent to align positions with
operational responsibilities and
departmental needs.
-Add 1 Facilities Supervisor and delete
1 Facilities Supervisor (limited-term)
-Add 1 Airport Maintenance Worker and
delete 1 Airport Maintenance Workers
(limited-term)
-Add 1 Trades Intern and delete 1
Trades Intern (limited-term)
-Add 1 Airport Maintenance Worker and
delete 1 Maintenance Assistant
-Add 1 Staff Assistant III and delete 1
Airport Staff Assistant
Add 1 Staff Assistant III and delete 1
Staff Assistant III (limited-term)
- Add 2 Property Management
Specialists / delete 2 Property
Management Specialists (limited-term)
- $ 17.6
General -Add 1 Project Support Assistant and
delete 1 Project Support Assistant
(limited-term) funded by the Airport
Fund through an interfund transfer.
This change has net zero impact to the
General Fund.
- $ -
Beach Recreation
and Arts
Staffing to increase staffing capacity at
the Annenberg Community Beach
House to coordinate private events,
expand city, community and cultural
offerings, funded by reallocation of
funds and increased revenue.
- Add 0.5 FTE Event Coordinator
-Add 0.75 Permanent Staff Assistant III
and delete 0.5 FTE As-Needed Event
Coordinator
1.25 Permanent
/ (0.5) AsNeeded
$ 89.2
Big Blue Bus Transportation Staffing changes to assist with the administrative and marketing needs of
the Community Engagement and
Customer Experience Division.
- Add 1 Assistant Administrative Analyst
0.50 Permanent
$ 60.1
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
Big Blue Bus Transportation Extension of limited term position to ensure transportation services to the
community and support economic
recovery efforts. This limited-term
position ends on June 30, 2027.
- Extend 1 Limited-Term Transit
Training Coordinator
1.0 LimitedTerm$ 125.4
Big Blue Bus Transportation Staffing to help establish the new Prohibition Order Program as approved
by City Council on February 11, 2025
(Item 4.G). This is a limited-term
position ending on June 30, 2027.
- Add 1 Limited-Term Administrative
Analyst
1.0 LimitedTerm$ 129.2
Big Blue Bus Transportation Limited-term Motor Coach Operator Supervisor to improve transit
operations. This is a limited-term
position ending on June 30, 2027.
- Add 1 Limited-Term Motor Coach
Operator Supervisor
1.0 LimitedTerm$ 119.6
Cemetery Public Works Funding to cover increased landscape maintenance costs, offset with
corresponding cost recovery fee
increases.
- $ 146.4
Clean
Beaches /
Ocean Parcel
Tax
Public Works Funding to cover the increased cost of
water quality monitoring of urban runoff
discharge in the Santa Monica Bay to
maintain water quality levels and
compliance with contractual obligations.
- $ 185.4
Housing
Authority
Housing and
Human
Services
Funding for staff training to navigate
evolving federal regulations, ensuring
support for vulnerable populations who
depend on housing opportunities and
proper maintenance.
- $ 2.5
Housing
Authority
Housing and
Human
Services
Funding for professional services in
support of housing participants,
including mental health support and
translation services.
- $ 76.0
Housing
Authority
Housing and
Human
Services
Funding for software to support daily
housing operations by connecting
households (individuals and families) to
needed public and community
resources.
- $ 10.5
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Operating Budget Enhancements –
ongoing unless indicated otherwise
Staffing
Changes
FTEs
Enhancement
Amount
(in $1,000s)
Fund Department(s) Description
Housing
Authority
Housing and
Human
Services
Supervising Housing Specialist position
to provide direct supervision and
guidance to Housing Specialists who
administer affordable housing programs
in compliance with federal regulations
and requirements.
- Add 1 Supervising Housing Specialist
and delete 1 Senior Housing Specialist
- $ 11.5
Resource
Recovery &
Recycling
Public Works Funding for increasing costs associated
with landfill services, hazardous waste
management, and rent.
- $ 1,478.7
Resource
Recovery &
Recycling
Public Works Funding to cover the revised allocation
of costs for utilities billing services.
- $ 172.0
Resource
Recovery &
Recycling
Public Works Staffing changes to align positions with
operational responsibilities and
divisional needs.
- Add 1 RRR Business Supervisor and
delete 1 Lead RRR Billing Specialist
- $ 7.4
Selfinsurance,
Workers’
Compensation
and Risk
Management
Administration
Finance and
NonDepartmental
Staffing changes to align positions with
operational responsibilities in the Risk
Management Division, funded by
enterprise funds.
- Add 1 Risk Management Analyst and
delete 1 Volunteer Coordinator
- Add 1 Permanent Staff Assistant III
and delete 0.5 FTE As-Needed Staff
Assistant III
1.0 Permanent
/ (0.5) AsNeeded
$ 72.6
Water Public Works Staffing to support the Water Resources Division's expanded portfolio of facilities
and infrastructure to increase local
water supply and ensure regulatory
compliance.
- Add 1 Water Quality Supervisor
1.0 Permanent
$ 188.4
Wastewater Public Works Staffing to support the Water Resources Division's expanded portfolio of facilities
and infrastructure to increase local
water supply and ensure regulatory
compliance.
- Add 1 Water Chemist
1.0 Permanent
$ 146.4
Total 11.5
Permanent
/ 0.2 AsNeeded
$3,630.4
This detail is also included in the Appendix section of the proposed biennial budget.
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Budgeted Positions
The Proposed Budget includes a total of 2,135.3 FTE positions, 1,362.7 of which are in the General Fund. When compared to the number of positions in the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget, the city is still 162.6 positions (7 percent) below pre-pandemic levels.
As described in the previous table, 11.5 new FTE permanent positions are proposed to be added to the budget (2.7 FTE in the General Fund and 8.8 FTE in the other funds), including 1 position previously added as limited term, which is being extended. The slight increase of 0.2 FTE as-needed positions reflects an increase of 0.7 FTE in the General Fund offset by a decrease of 0.5 FTE in the other funds.
Comprehensive details on all budgeted positions, organized by fund and department, can be found in the personnel and staffing section of the proposed budget book.
Compensation Studies and Equity Adjustments
Employees have a right to request a compensation study of their position classification in accordance with the applicable memoranda of understanding. Whether a compensation study is submitted by an employee, a department, or agreed to during the collective bargaining process, Human Resources (HR) staff undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the marketplace that includes review of comparable positions in other cities in our region, the marketplace in general, and internal alignment with similar positions in the city. The goal of this evaluation is to ensure positions are fairly compensated and the city is able to attract qualified talent in an extremely competitive labor market. When a classification’s salary is adjusted, HR must also evaluate any impact to related classifications, including supervisors and managers, to ensure an appropriate salary differential.
For FY 2025-26, HR is in the process of completing compensation studies with findings to be implemented with the FY 2025-26 Budget. All classifications impacted by equity adjustments are listed in Attachment D. These adjustments will be funded through the reallocation of funds from within departments’ existing FY 2025-27 budgets. Details on
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the salary adjustments will be included in the general salary resolution for council adoption on June 24, 2025, with the budget adoption.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
On June 25, 2024, council adopted the first year and approved the second year of the FY 2024-26 Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Prior to the pandemic, the General Fund allocated $21 million a year to its CIP. This amount was reduced to an annual General Fund allocation between $9.1 million to $13.5 million annually for FY 2020-21 through FY 2023-24. The FY 2024-25 adopted General Fund CIP budget was $13.4 million and the FY 2025-26 proposed General Fund budget is $15.1 million, primarily funding the most critical infrastructure maintenance projects.
The amount allocated to the CIP is not enough to fully address deferred infrastructure and equipment maintenance, technology/computer and fleet replacement, price escalation, and the growing list of unfunded projects to support city parks and facilities.
The changes outlined in the CIP Addendum section of the budget document are revisions to the FY 2025-26, second year of the approved FY 2024-26 Biennial CIP Budget. These changes are limited to priority needs that have arisen and cannot be deferred until the next biennial budget. To better address the most critical projects, staff identified alternative funding options, such as grants, and where feasible and legally allowable, monies from the gas tax, and the Water, Wastewater, Resource Recovery and Recycling, and Airport funds to help fund CIP projects.
Budget plan amounts for FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29 are included in the budget document as a planning tool to demonstrate total anticipated capital funding needs.
However, project needs will be re-evaluated during each biennial budget cycle to ensure that budgets are adjusted to fall within available funding limits and to best reflect updated city priorities. Because current CIP funding is insufficient, staff continue to explore alternative funding sources and capital financing solutions to provide additional resources for any large projects.
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The entire revised FY 2025-26 CIP Budget (General Fund and Enterprise Funds) totals $108.5 million, a decrease of $8.8 million from the originally approved FY 2025-26 CIP Budget Plan. This budget amount is largely made up of Enterprise Funds with projects that will support the Sustainable Water Master Plan, mobility improvements, and ongoing maintenance projects that protect and maintain city-owned infrastructure.
General Fund CIP Budget Changes
Of the total FY 2025-26 CIP budget, the General Fund portion remains unchanged from the budget plan and represents $15.1 million or 13.9 percent. No additional new projects were funded as part of the FY 2025-26 Exception-Based CIP Budget for the General Fund.
Non-General Fund Budget Changes
Non-General Fund capital projects total approximately $93.4 million, or 86.1 percent, of the total proposed CIP budget. The total net decrease from the previously approved CIP budget for Non-General Fund projects is approximately $8.8 million.
Key FY 2025-26 CIP budget changes include:
• $1.5 million in net increased budget from clean beaches funding sources for Pico-Kenter Outfall and MS4 compliance projects
• $4 million net decreased budget from stormwater fund for Pico-Kenter Outfall • $7.5 million in net decreased budget from miscellaneous grant funding sources for Pier Bridge Replacement Project, Broadway bikeway: 5th Street-26th Street, and Wilshire Safety Project
• $0.45 million net increased budget from gas tax funding sources for annual paving
• $1.3 million net increased budget from local return funding sources for Pier Bridge Replacement Project
• $5.2 million net decreased budget from water funding sources primarily due to timing and pushing CIPs to outyears and $4 million increased budget from
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wastewater funding sources for increased water main replacement and Moss Avenue pump station (MAPS) improvements
• Fleet-related $0.69 million net increased budget changes for a new vehicle for the airport and for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funded RRR sweepers.
Unfunded CIP List
Projects that were eliminated or reduced to help close the city’s funding gap resulting from the pandemic or did not receive funding due to extremely limited resources are listed in the unfunded projects table and are tracked for consideration in future funding cycles. In many cases, these are still high priority projects, but very limited resources demand a focus on maintaining existing facilities. At this time, a total of $456.6 million in projects remain unfunded, including Airport Park expansion (not to be confused with the Airport Conversion Project, which does not yet have cost estimates or funding strategy), a complete remodel of Parking Structure 1 and other parking structure upgrades, the Memorial Park expansion project, City Hall north building system upgrades, Pier deck and west end substructure upgrades, fire station facilities, facilities renewal program improvements, and city yards modernization improvements.
A complete list of budget changes and unfunded projects is included in the CIP section of the proposed budget.
City Fees, Fines and Rates
As part of the annual budget adoption process, staff presents master fee, fine, and parking resolutions to the council for approval. Per the city’s fiscal policies, a citywide fee/cost of services study is conducted at least once every five years. The last study was presented to the council as part of the FY 2021-23 biennial budget. The next study is planned to begin in late 2025 to be presented to the council as part of the FY 2026-27 exception year budget. In the years between studies, most fees are administratively adjusted by a factor equal to the net change in city salaries, benefits and workers’ compensation costs for that fiscal year. The administrative adjustment for FY 2025-26 is 4.1 percent.
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Fees
Staff has undertaken focused reviews of several program areas to propose new fees or revisions to existing fees. Proposed changes are briefly discussed below and detailed in Attachment E. The actual final proposed resolutions for fees, fines and rates will be presented for adoption with the proposed budget on June 24, 2025.
Community Development
The community development department is proposing eight new fees for FY 2025-26 in code enforcement, and a total of four description revisions in city planning and building and safety, including:
• Beach Encroachment Application Fee (1): Cost-recovery fees for the processing of beach encroachment applications by the beach and pier administrator and business assistant at the fully burdened hourly rate. • Code Enforcement Investigation/Inspection Fees (7): Proposed fees include code enforcement inspection fees; a reinspection fee for non-compliance; costrecovery fees for investigations and inspections; and monitoring charges.
Finance
The Finance Department is proposing to remove the “returned check processing fee (license fees)” from the master fee schedule and adding a footnote mentioning that this fee has been removed from the fee schedule. This fee has been adjusted to the standard non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees, which are already incorporated in the master fee schedule.
Fire
The Fire Department is revising 16 fees, including adjusting fees in accordance with rates established by the county of Los Angeles (10); adding footnotes to existing fees (5); and revising fee information for transparency (1).
Housing and Human Services
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The Housing and Human Services Department is proposing to remove four fees, including removing the staffing fee for room rentals as the responsibility of managing these fees has transitioned to the current tenant of the Ken Edwards Center and removing the half-day and extended day care fees from the CREST Camp Program as they are no longer offered.
Library
The Library is adding one fee and revising 20 fees related to meeting room rentals to align the current fees to market rate and four fee increases for cost recovery of library staff time. In addition, the Library is proposing two new fees that are related to special events at the Main Library and Ocean Park Branch as an additional source of revenue.
Police
The Police Department is proposing five new fees for cat licensing. These fees are proposed in accordance with the new city ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded cats in the animal shelter.
Public Works
The Public Works Department has a total of 207 fee revisions, with 176 proposed fee changes in the cemetery (the cemetery has a comprehensive fee structure for the variety of services and fee levels of location desirability). These proposed fee changes are primarily for cost recovery purposes, to capture increased costs of contracted services at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Six fees have been moved from the Office of Sustainability and the Environment to Civil Engineering (2) and Water Resources (4) to better align with reorganizations/current oversight and comply with proposition 218, respectively. In addition, 19 other fees were revised to include units of measure (UOM) and additional footnotes.
Recreation and Arts
The Recreation and Arts Department is proposing six new fees and five revisions. The proposed new fees are hourly rentals for the Miles Memorial Playhouse and Camera
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Obscura Art Laboratory and production fees associated with the Miles Memorial Playhouse. Revisions to the fee schedule include a fee change for the additional charge for providing surfing instruction and youth group beach/water activity on Santa Monica State Beach (from 10% of gross receipts to 15%).
Transportation
The Department of Transportation’s Mobility Division is proposing to remove the employee annual transportation fee as the Workplace Transportation Plan (WTP) was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and officially removed by council on June 11, 2024 (Item 10.B) (Attachment F). In addition, the number of employees for employers filing either an employee trip reduction plan or mobile source emissions reduction credit plan was revised from 50+ employees to 30+ and the transportation demand program manager position was restored, replacing the transportation management coordinator. Eighteen fee descriptions were revised to include new footnotes, and three new fees are being proposed to better align with cost recovery efforts for services that are required to be performed on overtime.
Fines
A total of 21 fines have been added to the administrative citation fine schedule for FY 2025-26. Eighteen new fines have been added relating to seismic retrofitting violations and three fines regarding Food and Agriculture Code 30804.7 have been added for the impounding of unspayed/unneutered dogs on various occurrences. The description for Food and Agriculture Code 30503 has also been revised and there is no impact on the current fine.
Measure K Allocations
Santa Monica instituted a 10 percent parking facility tax (PFT) in 1993. This tax currently applies to all public and private parking lots and structures in the city for occupying a parking space in any parking facility. In the November 2024 election, voters approved Measure K, to increase the PFT to 18 percent, exempting city owned lots and structures from the increase, and is estimated to generate approximately $6.7 million General Fund revenue annually to help fund city services. Measure K was
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accompanied by a voter approved advisory measure, Measure PSK, to guide spending of half of the additional revenue raised by Measure K. As an advisory measure, Measure PSK does not legally require the City Council to expend the revenues in any particular way. Nevertheless, guided by the ballot language on Measures K and PSK, the budget includes several proposals to address public safety and ensure safe streets for all modes of movement. These proposals are fully detailed in the Measure K section recommendations in the proposed budget.
The proposals reflect the city’s 360 degree approach to public safety, including:
• Expanding the homeless liaison program by adding one police officer position; • Expanding the Drone as a First Responder Program by adding two police officer positions and funds for equipment;
• Adding proactive security monitoring solution at Main Library, Miles Playhouse and Camera Obscura;
• Expanding traffic enforcement personnel by two police officer positions to improve traffic safety, including commercial traffic safety; • Piloting a city-operated run ambulance operator program to increase the city’s capacity to provide timely ambulance transport by deploying basic life support (BLS) ambulances, which seek to improve patient care by reducing delays in ambulance availability, especially for low-acuity calls, and helps free up paramedic engine companies for higher-priority incidents; • Starting in FY 2027-28, establish ongoing funding for 24/7 coverage of the Therapeutic Transport Team; and,
• Addressing the need for ongoing replacement of copper wire due to theft to repair and maintain city streetlights by funding one electrician and establishing a budget for operating costs and materials.
Likewise, there are proposals that will further the city’s efforts to ensure safety for all modes of movement on city streets, including:
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• Increasing funding for both neighborhood traffic calming and transformational projects along major corridors to address safety issues at critical areas across the city;
• Resuming “Safe Routes to School” and “Safe Routes for Seniors” programming to increase safety education and outreach for vulnerable road users; • Reconfiguring the z-gates on the Expo Bike Path and implementing “no right on red” restrictions at scramble crosswalks in the downtown district; • Adding license plate reading technologies in city parking structures to promote public safety, enhance the customer experience, and recover lost parking revenue; and,
• Funding traffic and mobility staff needed to advance these projects.
Council Budget Priorities and Departmental Workplans
The FY 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Budget is focused on three priorities identified and approved by the council:
• Economic Opportunity and Growth
Foster a “Culture of Yes” within the city by speeding the permit approval process for new homes and businesses, reducing taxes and fees on vital economic activity, streamlining internal decision-making processes, relaxing zoning restrictions, and expanding public-private partnerships that leverage the city’s public resources.
• Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods
Prioritize investments in “Eyes on the Street” to promote a sense of safety in public spaces — including activations, officer foot and bike patrols, street lighting infrastructure, camera technology, and behavioral health services — and eliminate deaths and severe injuries on our streets through robust traffic engineering and enforcement.
• Affordable, Livable and Secure Housing for All
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Ensure Santa Monica remains a welcoming and safe “City for All” by reducing the time and cost of building new homes, subsidizing affordable, permanent supportive, and workforce housing, and preserve and maintain rent control housing stock and bestowing renters with tenure security, economic assistance, and the right to peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
Collectively, these priorities aim to ensure the long-term wellbeing of the Santa Monica community. These priorities and other council direction informed staff budget recommendations as well as the development of departmental workplans with approximately 300 projects. These projects are not the totality of all city projects but are listed if they meet one or more criteria: advance a council priority, respond to council directive (i.e. 16 items), have broad organizational impact, have broad community impact, or further the city’s work on equity and sustainability. Further, these projects are drawn from council-adopted policy documents such as the Homelessness Strategic Plan, mobility plans, the Sustainable City Plan, our CIP funded projects, and the city’s Housing Element, along with other departmental strategic plans. The goal of the departmental workplans is, in partnership with the budget performance metrics, to help inform council and the community on how the city’s budget is being implemented. These workplans become the focus of major work efforts within the departments and are expanded and adjusted throughout the year as new council direction is received or other issues require staff to change focus to address different things to support council and the community.
In recent years, staff has worked to incorporate between 80 and 100 councilmember directives into department workplans each year. This instigates a process of reprioritization whereby some projects must be postponed to accommodate new priorities. This can prove to be very disruptive and slow staff’s work to implement the adopted budget and council priorities.
The inclusion of the workplans in the budget provides an opportunity for the council and community to review these workplans ahead of budget adoption and to provide input on priorities and to ensure council initiatives are represented to help focus staff on the most
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important work for the year ahead. The better staff understands the priorities from council, the better able they are to successfully and efficiently complete projects and directives aligned with council’s vision and priorities.
Departmental workplans can be found in the Priority Areas and Performance Measures section of the attached proposed budget.
Rental Registry
On Aug. 22, 2023, amidst record evictions, council directed the city manager and city attorney to develop and implement protections for the 70 percent of Santa Monicans who are renters. Specific efforts identified included expansion of right to counsel services and flexible financial assistance to keep vulnerable renters housed. It also included a desire for a registry of non-rent-controlled rental units in the city to streamline code enforcement and measure vacancy rates and emerging trends around displacement citywide. Direction on the rental registry was reiterated by council at its budget workshop on March 8, 2025. On March 11, 2025, council appropriated Measure GS funds to expand the Right to Counsel Program and launch a new Flexible Financial Assistance Program as part of implementation of the city’s broader 2025-2030 Homelessness Strategic Plan. As of April 2025, the Housing and Human Services Department (HHS) has been assigned to lead development of an expanded registry that will account for all non-rent-controlled units within the city. The Rent Control Agency already maintains a registry of over 26,000 rent-controlled units representing approximately 60-70 percent of Santa Monica’s rental stock. HHS is currently in discussions with Code Enforcement, the Rent Control Agency and other city departments to determine how best to capture the desired information for the non-rentcontrolled housing stock, including developing appropriate software for the requested data.
Staff seeks direction from the council regarding the intended use of the registry to ensure the proposed design meets council’s desired goals. Staff’s understanding of the purpose of the registry is outlined below. In the absence of additional council direction,
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HHS will proceed with program development for non-rent-controlled units based on the following objectives:
a. Enforce violations of state rental caps
b. Enforce violations of short-term rental ordinances
c. Track length of vacancies (of units that are listed for rent, this would not include homes which are empty but not being listed for rent)
d. Establish a vacancy tax
HHS is in an investigative research phase, which will include an interdepartmental working group comprised of representatives from the City Attorney’s Office, the Rent Control Agency, the Code Enforcement Division, and the Information Services, and Finance departments. Efforts are focused on developing a system to capture data for the city’s non-rent-controlled units. HHS will return to council in October with a plan to move forward.
Hybrid Work
The hybrid work policy for the city of Santa Monica was first piloted in 2019, expanded in 2020 with the COVID-19 emergency, and was most recently revised in March 2023.
Participation in the hybrid work program is a voluntary privilege. Eligible employees wishing to participate must complete a request form to be approved by their respective department head. Approved participants may telework up to three days per week and must record those telework days in the payroll system using the telework payroll code.
Based on a recent council request for information, HR conducted a survey to gather information related to current participation in the program. The results indicated approximately 40 percent of the city’s workforce is eligible for telework; however, only 30 percent participate in the program. Participants average two telework days per week.
To address some of the concerns regarding the program, some departments have established anchor days to promote staff connection. Likewise, staff is working to standardize all City Hall counter hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to improve customer service.
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The city’s program is a competitive one as compared to surrounding cities. (see below) Likewise, hybrid work has proven to be a critical recruitment tool for many difficult to fill positions in a very tough labor market. Therefore, no changes to the hybrid work policy are being made at this time but HR staff will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the policy and, if needed in the future, update the policy.
CITY TELEWORK
PROGRAM?
TYPE SIGNED
AGREEMENT
REQUIRED?
Beverly Hills Yes Hybrid (up to 3
days/week)
Yes
Culver City Yes Hybrid Yes
El Segundo No N/A N/A
Glendale Yes Hybrid (up to 1
day/week)
Yes
Manhattan Beach Yes Hybrid Yes
Pasadena Yes Hybrid (up to 2
days/week)
Yes
Santa Monica Yes Hybrid (up to 3
days/week)
Yes
Council Travel Funds
Each fiscal year, the City Council is allocated a total of $60,676 to support travel-related expenses for the Mayor and six Councilmembers. These funds — divided equally among members at $8,668 each — may be used to cover mileage reimbursement, conference and meeting registration fees, airfare, lodging, and per diem.
With rising costs, particularly for lodging and conference registration, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Councilmembers to attend conferences or fulfill responsibilities assigned by the City Council within the current allocation.
To maximize use of the existing travel budget without increasing the overall allocation, staff seeks direction on two potential alternatives for revising the current Council travel funds policy:
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Note: All cost estimates provided in the alternatives below are conservative and include travel, lodging, registration, and per diem. Regardless of which option is selected, Councilmembers should expect that these allocations may not fully cover the cost of attending such events and will require use of a portion of their individual travel budgets.
Alternative 1: Designate Additional Funds to the Mayor
This alternative would set aside $6,150 specifically for the Mayor to attend the following meetings:
• United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting: $2,950 • United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Annual Meeting: $2,950 • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly: $250 The remaining $54,526 would be divided equally among all seven members of the City Council, resulting in an individual allocation of $7,789 per year.
This approach acknowledges the Mayor’s unique travel obligations, particularly to national and regional policy bodies.
Alternative 2: Designate Additional Funds to the Mayor and Appointed Representatives This alternative builds on Alternative 1 by also reserving funds for other Councilmembers who are appointed by the Council to represent the City at key conferences:
• Independent Cities Association (ICA) Winter Meeting: $1,500 • Independent Cities Association (ICA) Summer Meeting: $1,500 • Cal Cities Annual Conference: $1,000
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Including the $6,150 set aside for the Mayor, Alternative 2 results in a total set-aside of $10,150, leaving $50,526 to be equally divided among all Councilmembers. Under this structure, each member would receive $7,123 annually.
This option acknowledges the additional cost burden on Councilmembers appointed to represent Santa Monica at key regional and state events and ensures that representation does not come at the expense of other learning or advocacy opportunities.
Current Alt 1 Alt 2
Mayor $8,688 $13,939 $13,939
Councilmember (6) $8,688 $7,789 $7,123
Assigned Trael – ICA Winter $0 $0 $1,500
Assigned Travel – ICA Summer $1,500
Assigned Travel – Cal Cities $1,000
Total $60,676 $60,676 $60,676
Next Steps
Council will convene a public hearing on June 24, 2025 to consider, receive public comment, and adopt the first year and approve the second year of the biennial budget, as well as to adopt the second year of the CIP Biennial Budget.
Environmental Review
The FY 2025-27 Proposed Budget is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines. The Proposed Budget is covered by the common sense exemption, which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that actions would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Budget is:
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Revenues FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
General Fund $ 470,416,570 $ 488,381,527
Other Funds 455,171,587 485,850,712
less Reimbursements & Transfers (R&T) A (115,372,270) (119,357,376) Total Citywide Revenues $ 810,215,887 $ 854,874,863
Operating Expenditures FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
General Fund $ 465,709,350 476,268,925
Other Funds 331,097,591 333,916,396
less Reimbursements & Transfers (R&T) A (100,005,680) (103,332,984) Total Citywide Operating Expenditures $ 696,801,261 $ 706,852,337 Capital Expenditures FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
General Fund $ 15,160,829 $ 19,500,552
Other Funds 93,335,471 115,128,001
less Reimbursements & Transfers (R&T) A (15,366,590) (16,024,392) Total Citywide Capital Expenditures $ 93,129,710 $ 118,604,161 A These are technical adjustments to eliminate double counting of certain revenues and expenditures appearing in two funds.
FY 2025-27 Staffing Permanent As-Needed Total
General Fund 1,286.0 76.7 1,362.7
Other Funds 764.0 8.6 772.6
Total Citywide FTE 2,050.0 85.3 2,135.3
Staff will integrate direction from the study session in the preparation of the final budget that will come before the council for adoption on June 24, 2025. At this meeting, staff will recommend adoption of the first year and approval of the second year of the FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget, as well as the adoption of the second year of the CIP Biennial Budget.
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Prepared By: Christopher Smith, Deputy City Manager
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Attachment A - FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2025-26 (Web Link)
B. Attachment B - March 8 Council Workshop (Web Link)
C. Attachment C - Federal Funding Impacts
D. Attachment D - Classifications Impacted by Equity Adjustments E. Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule
F. Attachment F - Amend Santa Monica Chapter Code 9.53 to Align the City’s Transportation Demand Management Ord (Web Link)
G. Written Comments
H. Motion Submitted by CM Zwick
I. PowerPoint Presentation
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FEMA ALL-HAZARDS MIT 135,000 - (135,000) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
One time funding for a social vulnerability analysis studying how to create communitydriven mitigation measures focused on disadvantaged communities (Pico neighborhood focus). FYI has “DEI” terms written all over the grant application. Also a lot of the data that we would use for this project’s analysis are disappearing on federal websites.
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Fire 2020 UASI 37,017 31,716 (5,301) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). For the 2020 UASI Grant Program, the Fire Department was awarded funding to be used for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Training, Hazardous Materials Training (HazMat), Urban Search and Rescue Training, Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) equipment, equipment and props for the Training Center, Cyber-security planning project, and programs on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs’ Association Regional Training Group (LAAFCA RTG).
Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs. However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air. They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year. We are doing what we can do submit grant reimbursements as soon as we can.
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Fire 2021 UASI 1,361,915 1,210,899 (151,016) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). For the 2021 UASI Grant Program, the Fire Department was awarded funding to be used for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Equipment, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Training and Equipment, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Training and Equipment, Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) equipment, equipment and props for the Training Center, and programs on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs’ Association Regional Training Group (LAAFCA RTG). Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs.
However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air.
They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year.
We are doing what we can do submit grant reimbursements as soon as we can.
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Fire 2022 UASI 1,903,900 - (1,903,900) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). The 2022 UASI grant program is used to fund Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Training and Equipment, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Training and Equipment, and consumables for the Training Center. Santa Monica Fire will allocate funds on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs’ Association Regional Training Group (LAAFCA RTG) for training programs. The grant will also provide a secure cloudbased mapping portal for the operational area to be used for all hazard operational situational awareness, incident management, pre-planning, and reporting/analytics.
The project mitigates threats to communications continuity and supports resiliency by allowing the region to purchase software that allows agencies to share data through the system as a redundant solution in case of a cyber-attack; Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs. However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air. They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year. We are doing what we can do submit grant reimbursements as soon as we can.
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Fire 2023 UASI 1,229,865 - (1,229,865) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). The 2023 UASI grant program is used to fund the Regional Training Delivery Model which creates and disseminates regional training on behalf of LAAFCA; Regional Training Officer who works on regional training on behalf of LAAFCA; Regional Tactical Emergency Medical Technician training; SMFD satellite training center and maintenance; Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue training and equipment; and Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Technician training and equipment.
Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs. However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air. They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year. We are doing what we can do submit grant reimbursements as soon as we can.
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Fire 2021 SHSGP 185,000 - (185,000) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). The 2021 SHSGP grant program funds LAAFCA’s Training Officer contract. Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs.
However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air.
They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year.
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Fire 2022 SHSGP 239,000 - (239,000) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI and SHSP grants are federal grants but managed by LA County (SHSGP) and LA Mayor's Office (UASI). The Fire Department will use the 2022 SHSP grant funds to host the Los Angeles Area Fire Chief’s Association Training Officer contractor. The Training Officer will coordinate the facilitation of regional training opportunities. The Training Officer also performs regional research, prepares reports, presentations, and briefings for the regions’ Fire Chiefs, executive and other fire service audiences on relevant fire service issues. Deploying these funds, as recommended by the Fire Department, helps ensure response readiness for incidents of national significance including, but not limited to acts of terrorism, natural disasters, public health threats and other large-scale incidents that pose a threat to public or first-responder safety. Because the City has an agreement with LA County and LA Mayor's Office for each of these grants, SMFD does not anticipate any impacts to these grant programs. However, because these are all reimbursement-based programs, if the federal government decided to cancel a binding agreement, we would not be able to recover what we spent already. We would just stop further purchases or trainings. SMFD currently has 3 contracts funded with UASI and SHSP grants - Fire Resources, Advanced Problem Solving, and Intterra. These contracts have provisions that tie to the receipt of grant funds. If we did not have grant funding, we are not obligated to continue the contract. Future UASI and SHSP grants that we are in discussion with LA County and LA Mayor's Office are up in the air. They have not been finalized and are the most at risk. They are not listed here because they technically don't exist and haven't been submitted to Council for acceptance. SMFD cannot list projected actuals because that depends on what's reimbursed this fiscal year. We are doing what we can do submit grant reimbursements as soon as we can.
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Housing and
Human
Services
SECTION 8 ADMIN 2,382,423 2,309,765 (72,658) 2,476,069 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funding for Administration of the City's HCV rental subsidy program. Any reduction in future funding would negatively impact the City's efforts to address homelessness and to provide very low-income or otherwise vulnerable households with housing stability.
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Housing and
Human
Services
SECTION 8 HAP VOUCHERS 21,372,282 20,573,528 (798,754) 22,180,736 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Key rental subsidy program. Any reduction in future funding would negatively impact the City's efforts to address homelessness and to provide very low-income or otherwise vulnerable households with housing stability.
City funding required to
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Housing and
Human
Services
SERIAL INEBRIATE GRANT
ADMIN
281,967 242,390 39,577 266,606 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funding for administration of the Continuum of Care (CoC) serial inebriate program. If any of the funding is cut, then these programs will be impacted and may need to be paused/discontinued until new funding can be secured.
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Housing and
Human
Services
SERIAL INEBRIATE GRANT
LEASING
3,697,747 4,580,016 (882,269) 4,555,800 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funding for the Continuum of Care (CoC) serial inebriate program. If any of the funding is cut, then these programs will be impacted and may need to be paused/discontinued until new funding can be secured.
City funding required to
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Housing and
Human
Services
EHV ADMIN FEES 125,617 155,144 29,527 157,020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funding for Administration of the City's Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) rental subsidy program. Any reduction in future funding would negatively impact the City's efforts to address homelessness and to provide very low-income or otherwise vulnerable households with housing stability.
City funding required to
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Human
Services
EHV HAP VOUCHERS 1,131,409 1,445,444 314,035 1,401,372 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Key rental subsidy program. Any reduction in future funding would negatively impact the City's efforts to address homelessness and to provide very low-income or otherwise vulnerable households with housing stability.
City funding required to
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Housing and
Human
Services
CDBG Current Allocation 1,144,558 1,144,558 - 1,144,558 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
CDBG is a critical source of funding for capital projects in low-mod income areas. CDBG also allows for up to 20% of annual funding for Administration (staff time and consulting services) and 15% for public services funded through the Human Services Grants Program. Should future funding be pulled, there would be no impact on existing CIPs, as CDBG funds are committed to capital projects on an annual basis. CDBG- funded public services would likely reduced by an amount proportional to lost funding. However, the General Fund would be required to fill the gap for any staff time funded under CDBG Administration, which totaled $109K in FY 2023-24.
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HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS
509,965 634,974 (125,009) 509,965 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
At present, HHS is able to maintain funding for all current recipients of HOME-funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). However, if the reduction persists in future years, the HOME program will eventually need to reduce the number households supports by TBRA. This will be accomplished through attrition and is not projected to impact any current participants.
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Information
Services
2022 UASI 370,000 293,092 (76,908) 76,908 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
The UASI 2022 one-time funding has been used to fund the City's Data Loss Prevention platform and associated vendor support services. These funds have already been spent and the City of LA grant team is confident the reimbursement will be received. However, should that not be the case, the City will need to absorb the costs for this. Future year funding for cybersecurity programs has been approved in the FY 2024-26 CIP budget, which may be leveraged for this platform and services once this grant funding is exhausted. Otherwise, the program would need to be discontinued, which would put the City at considerable risk of non-compliance with various data regulations such as PCI and HIPAA, which require strict control of how certain types of data are shared or interacted with. It also increases the risk of sensitive data breaches which would result in fines and other costs associated with clean up and remediation. Failure to comply with PCI regulations specifically could also see the City barred from processing credit-card payments, which would be an overwhelming impact.
City funding required - not
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Library CLLS ADULT LITERACY
GRANT FUNDING
46,635 46,635 - 46,635 State of California General
Fund (although CA State
Library had been funded by
federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services Act, which
was directed to close per
Executive Order No. 14238).
The Adult Literacy program provides free, confidential, and learner-centered one-on-one or small group tutoring for adults seeking to improve their reading, writing, and basic math skills. These services are tailored to help adult learners achieve personal goals such as reading to their children, obtaining employment, or completing everyday tasks like reading prescriptions or filling out forms. Trained volunteer tutors work with learners to develop individualized learning plans that align with their specific objectives. This is ongoing funding.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Library CLLS FAMILY LITERACY
GRANT FUNDING
16,700 16,700 - 16,700 State of California General
Fund (although CA State
Library had been funded by
federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services Act, which
was directed to close per
Executive Order No. 14238).
Family Literacy services are designed to support adult learners who are parents or caregivers, emphasizing the development of early literacy skills within the family unit.
Programs often include interactive activities such as storytimes, arts and crafts, and educational workshops that encourage parents to engage in their children's learning.
Participants may receive free books and materials to build home libraries, fostering a culture of reading and learning at home. These services aim to strengthen the role of parents as their children's first teachers, promoting intergenerational literacy. This is ongoing funding.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
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City funding required to continue
Stop program/services - not man
Department Description Current
Budget
Committed
Expenses
Potential
Impact
Projected
Future Need
Federal Funding Source Define what this is funding
One-time and ongoing implications of loss of funding and impact Implications
FY 2024-25
FY 2025-27 Biennial Federal Funding Review Update
Identification of Potential Risk
Library CLLS ESL GRANT FUNDING 105,500 105,500 - 105,500 State of California General Fund (although CA State
Library had been funded by
federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services Act, which
was directed to close per
Executive Order No. 14238).
The ESL component of CLLS offers English language instruction to adults whose primary language is not English. Programs focus on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to help learners navigate daily life, pursue employment opportunities, and participate more fully in their communities. Instruction is often delivered through conversation practice sessions, workshops, and access to online learning tools, providing flexible learning options to meet diverse needs. This is ongoing funding.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Police 2023 UASI 203,742 - (203,742) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
Project to fund PPE equipment (I.E. Hazmat suits in case of terrorist attack). The Department's current suits are expired and there are no funds available to purchase new suits. PD does not foresee any implications, however, if federal funding is cut, the department will not procure the additional PPE.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Police 2024 UASI 120,000 - (120,000) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
Grant to fund the purchase and upfitting of 4 MUV's for the beach. PD does not foresee any implications, however, if federal funding is cut, the department will not fund this project.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Police Justice Assist Grant 2024 44,021 - (44,021) - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs
Grant provides funding for Overtime details specifically to address Organized retail thefts. PD does not foresee any implications, however, if federal funding is cut, the department will reduce the number of OT details.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Police OTS STEP Grant 2024 300,000 - (300,000) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Traffic Enforcement grant which primarily funds OT details to conduct traffic enforcement (I.E. DUI checkpoints). This is a Federal pass-through grant with the CA Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). PD does not foresee any implications, however, loss of funding would reduce the number of these details, which directly addresses traffic safety.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Police 2024 LEMHWA 200,000 - (200,000) - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services
Grant aimed at improving the mental health of law enforcement personnel. This grant provides funding to provide training and online services to Law enforcement. PD does not foresee any implications, however, if federal funding is cut, the department will not continue the program.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
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City funding required to continue
Stop program/services - not man
Department Description Current
Budget
Committed
Expenses
Potential
Impact
Projected
Future Need
Federal Funding Source Define what this is funding
One-time and ongoing implications of loss of funding and impact Implications
FY 2024-25
FY 2025-27 Biennial Federal Funding Review Update
Identification of Potential Risk
Public Works EECBG E-BIKE PROGRAM 157,730 119,498 (38,232) 38,232 U.S. Department of Energy The projected decrease in revenue for FY 2024-25 is noted as $38,232.44. This grant has an end date in early 2026. Due to delays in executing contracts to start the work funded by this grant, the entire amount will likely not be spent within the current fiscal year. This is a one-time grant award that Department of Energy (DOE) staff have assured the City is secure and allocated. Office of Sustainability (OSE) staff anticipate spending down the remaining $38,232 next fiscal year. The EECBG funding did not pay for staff time. The onetime funding from the grant exclusively paid for e-bike vouchers, up to $2,000 per resident.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Public Works ONE WATER PLAN 961,033 400,000 (561,033) 561,033 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Staff will receive $400K for FY 2024-25 via reimbursements, with the remaining balance reimbursed in FY 2025-26. Staff secured up to $961,033 in grant funding from the United States Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART Water Recycling and Desalination Planning Grant Program. Please note that no potential risk is anticipated, as this grant has already been awarded and allocated. The one-time grant is paying for professional services. The deliverable is a feasibility study and preliminary design documents.
City funding required to
continue initiative in
progress
Public Works Reconnecting Communities
& Neigborhoods
(2,000,000) 2,000,000 - U.S. Department of
Transportation
The City was awarded funding to conduct a thorough investigation into the feasibility and optimal placement of cap parks along the I-10 freeway segment from 11th to 20th street in the Pico Neighborhood. By strategically planning for cap parks along the I-10 freeway, this project aims to reconnect the Pico neighborhood to vital economic opportunities and essential services, as well as begin to redress historic injustices for the residents of Pico and the broader Santa Monica community. If the funding is rescinded, the City would not be able to pursue capping sections of the I-10 freeway to restore connections between neighborhoods, provide direct access, and create new parkland.
Stop program/services -
not mandatory or initiated
Public Works Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles
(CHDV)
(945,000) 945,000 - U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
The City was awarded funding through the CHDV grant program to purchase EV sweepers.
If the funding is rescinded, the City would not be able to purchase the three (3) EV sweepers and one (1) CNG sweeper and would purchase only two (2) CNG sweepers.
City funding required - not
mandatory
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City funding required to continue
Stop program/services - not man
Department Description Current
Budget
Committed
Expenses
Potential
Impact
Projected
Future Need
Federal Funding Source Define what this is funding
One-time and ongoing implications of loss of funding and impact Implications
FY 2024-25
FY 2025-27 Biennial Federal Funding Review Update
Identification of Potential Risk
Transportation CAPITAL GRANTS REV-REV
EQUIP
14,518,136 14,518,136 - - Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Per a recent America Public Transit Association legislative briefing, the expectation is FY 2026 FTA 5307 Capital Formula Funding which DOT uses to purchase zero emission transit buses will be reduced at a minimum of 8%, which is consistent with what the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed in their version of the FY 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act. The expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2026 will allow the President and Congress to create a new transportation reauthorization bill which could reduce public transit funding levels on a long term basis. These changes could include a reduction in on-going FTA 5307 Capital Formula Funding and other programs DOT typically applies for such as FTA Bus Discretionary and Low or No Emission Grant opportunities. Future federal grant opportunities for transit and mobility related projects may decrease as the new administration priorities will likely change.
City funding required - not
mandatory
Transportation LA Metro Federal Section
5310 Program
(421,000) 421,000 Federal Transit Administration
(FTA)
One-time awarded funds for Dial-A-Ride program already in approved grant. Staff may apply in 2026 for future supplemental funding for MODE. Operating funds 50/50 ratio.
City funding required - not
mandatory
TOTALS 57,114,863 46,860,294 (10,254,569) 33,537,135
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ATTACHMENT D
Classification
# of Budgeted
FTE Impacted Department Fund Name
Administrative Analyst 3 Information Services General
2 Police General
1 Finance General
1 Housing and Human Services Housing Authority
2 Public Works General
1 Public Works Water
1 Public Works Resource Recovery & Recycling
1 Transportation Big Blue Bus
Administrative Analyst (At-Will) 1 City Manager's Office General Administrative Analyst - Cemetery 1 Public Works Cemetery Administrative Analyst - Records and Election Services 1 Records and Election Services General Aquatics Program Coordinator 2 Recreation and Arts General Billing Supervisor 1 Finance General
Bin Truck Driver 17 Public Works Resource Recovery & Recycling Budget Manager 1 Finance General
Circulation Supervisor 1 Library General
Community Partnerships Manager (At-Will) 1 City Manager's Office General Community Services Program Supervisor 2 Recreation and Arts General Community Services Program Supervisor - Youth 4 Housing and Human Services General Custodian II 8 Public Works General
2 Public Works Beach
Customer Service Supervisor 1 Transportation General
1 Transportation Big Blue Bus
Customer Service Supervisor (At-Will) 1 City Manager's Office General Emergency Services Administrator 1 City Manager's Office General Lead Pier and Harbor Services Officer 1 Police Pier
Motor Coach Operator Supervisor 18 Transportation Big Blue Bus Parks Maintenance Supervisor 3 Public Works General
Pier and Harbor Services Officer 7 Police Pier
Pier and Harbor Services Supervisor 1 Police Pier
Planning Manager 1 Community Development General
Plumber 2 Public Works General
Principal Community Services Supervisor 2 Housing and Human Services General 2 Recreation and Arts General
Resource Recovery and Recycling Business Supervisor 1 Public Works Resource Recovery & Recycling Resource Recovery and Recycling Supervisor 3 Public Works Resource Recovery & Recycling Storekeeper 4 Transportation Big Blue Bus
Street Services Superintendent 1 Public Works General
Traffic Operations Supervisor 1 Transportation General
Warehouse Supervisor 1 Transportation Big Blue Bus
Classifications Impacted by Equity Adjustments
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• General description revisions (3)
• Added Unit of Measure (UOM) to fees in Public Works (7) • Footnote changes (23)
33 • Technology package fee added to Library fee schedule (1) 1 • Cemetery Increases to recover increased costs (176)
• Increase Library fees to bring meeting room rentals closer to market rate (20) • Increasing cost recovery for Library staff time (4)
• County Rate Changes in Fire (10)
• Restoration of the Transportation Demand Program Manager in Transportation/Mobility (1)
• Footnote change (1)
212
• Code Enforcement (8) - Encroachment Application Fee (1); Inspection & reinspection (2), Monitoring Special Events (1), Investigations (4) • Library (2) – Special event rentals (2)
• Police - Animal Control, Cat Licensing (5)
• Overtime rates added for Traffic Operations positions in DOT/Mobility (3) • Recreation & Arts (6) - Facility Productions (4), Miles Playhouse Rental (1), Camera Obscura Rental (1)
24 • Exact fee amount listed instead of “County Set Rate” for Fire (1) • Added “Per Dwelling Unit” to Single Trade Permits in Community Development (2) • Footnotes added to exhibit (12)
• Fee removals (6)
• Format/layout changes, no impact to current fees (4)
• Fee removed from exhibit and moved to another in Public Works (6) 31 New Fees
Revised Information & Other Miscellaneous Changes
Description Revisions
Existing Fee Added to Master Fee Schedule
Fee Changes
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Revision Notes Community
Development/Planning A
Administrative Approval: Non-Downtown
Housing Project
Revised from "Administrative Approval: Housing
Project On Site Less than 1 Acre"
Community
Development/Planning A
Downtown Administrative Approval: Housing
Project up to 75,000 sf
Revised from "Downtown Administrative
Approval: Housing Project On Site Less Than 1
Acre"
Transportation/Mobility C
Traffic Studies-each hour or fraction:
Traffic/Parking Hourly Rate3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Traffic Studies-each hour or fraction: Traffic
Study Review-Non CEQA3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Miscellaneous-each hour/fraction thereof: Plan
Checks - Not Otherwise Classified3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Miscellaneous-each hour/fraction thereof: Plan
Revisions3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Miscellaneous-each hour/fraction thereof:
Permit Renewals3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Miscellaneous-each hour/fraction thereof:
Excess Plan Checks - 3rd+ resubmittal3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Employee Annual Transportation Fee:
Employers with 30+ employees filing either an
Employee Trip Reduction Plan or Mobile Source
Emissions Reduction Credit Plan
Description revised from 50+ to 30+
Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Senior Transportation Planner3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Transportation Planning Associate3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Transportation Planning Assistant 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Engineer 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Description Revisions
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Revision Notes Description Revisions
Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Site Inspections - verify existing
conditions - each3
New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee
Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Event Permit: Traffic Engineer3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Painter Crew Leader3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Painter3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Operations Supervisor3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Lead Traffic Signal Technician3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Signal Technician3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Principal Traffic Engineer3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Additional Pick-Up Service: Bin Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Additional Pick-Up Service: Cart Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Kitchen Food Scrap Pail Sales (Per Pail) Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Solid Waste Handling Fee (per ton) Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Street Sweeping Services (Hourly) Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) E-3 of 32
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Revision Notes Description Revisions
Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Cart Rollout Services Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Public Works/Resource
Recovery & Recycling E3 Bin Washing Services Unit of measure added to the exhibit (not listed previously) Fire I
Disposable Medical Supplies Fee (The fee is set
by LA County) 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Fire I
Advanced Life Support Assessment -Transports
provided by SMFD (The fee is set by LA County) 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Fire I
Basic Life Support - Transports provided by
SMFD (The fee is set by LA County) 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Fire I
Mileage - Transport provided by SMFD (The fee
is set by LA County) 3 New footnote added to the exhibit for this fee Fire I
Oxygen - Transport provided by SMFD (The fee
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Department/
Division Exhibit Proposed Fee Description Proposed Fee Amount Justification/Notes Library T Technology Package Fee $ 70.00 Existing fee in the Library that has not been listed in previous exhibits.
Existing Fees Added to Master Fee Schedule
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Transportation/
Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Transportation Demand
Program Manager
$ 277.76 $ 422.24 34.22%
The Transportation Demand Program Manager
position was restored and replaced the Transportation
Management Coordinator
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (passed through
to LA County): Hazardous waste
generation/tiered permit-conditionally
authorized
$ 2,121.00 $ 2,189.00 3.21% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (passed through
to LA County): Hazardous waste
generation/tiered permit-permit by rule
$ 3,075.00 $ 3,174.00 3.22% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 0-2
Employees
$ 624.00 $ 649.00 4.01% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 101-500
Employees
$ 2,599.00 $ 2,702.00 3.96% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 20-100
Employees
$ 1,754.00 $ 1,824.00 3.99% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 3-5
Employees
$ 910.00 $ 946.00 3.96% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 501
Employees and over
$ 4,418.00 $ 4,594.00 3.98% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation, 6-19
Employees
$ 1,299.00 $ 1,351.00 4.00% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation/tiered
permit-conditionally exempt
$ 318.00 $ 328.00 3.14% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Fire I
CUPA - County charges (set by and
passed through to LA County):
Hazardous waste generation-silver
waste only
$ 455.00 $ 473.00 3.96% Established rate set and adopted by the County of Los Angeles.
Recreation & Arts S
An additional charge for providing surfing
instruction and youth group/beach
water activity on Santa Monica State
Beach.
10% of gross
receipts
15% of gross
receipts 5.00% Proposed fee rate increase from 10% to 15% as a minimum percentage on gross receipts Library T Community Room Rental (2 Hour
Minimum) $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Community Room: Each Additional Hour $ 60.00 30.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Community Room: Kitchen Use Per Hour
or Portion Thereof $ 100.00 50.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Fairview Branch Comm Room Rental (2
Hour Minimum) $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Fairview Branch Comm Room: Each
Additional Hour $ 60.00 30.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Proposed Fee Revisions
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Library T
Fairview Branch Comm Room: Security
Staffing Fee Per Hour or Portion Thereof
for use of branch meeting room outside
operating hours
$ 70.00 35.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium &
Reception Room Use (2 HRs minimum) $ 320.00 160.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium &
Reception Room: Each additional hour $ 160.00 80.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T
Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium &
Reception Room: Kitchen Use Per Hour or
Portion Thereof
$ 100.00 50.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium &
Reception Room: Piano Use $ 200.00 100.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T
Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium &
Reception Room: Security Staffing Fee
Per Hour or Portion Thereof for use of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium outside
operating hours
$ 140.00 70.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase for increasing cost recovery of Library staff time.
Library T Montana Ave Branch Comm Room
Rental (2 Hour Minimum) $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Montana Ave Branch Comm Room: Each
Additional Hour $ 60.00 30.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T
Montana Ave Branch Comm Room:
Security Staffing Fee Per Hour or Portion
Thereof for use of branch meeting room
outside operating hours
$ 70.00 35.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase for increasing cost recovery of Library staff time.
Library T Multipurpose Room Rental (2 Hour
Minimum) $ 240.00 120.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Multipurpose Room: Each Additional Hour $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Multipurpose Room: Kitchen Use Per Hour
or Portion Thereof $ 100.00 50.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Ocean Park Branch Comm Room Rental
(2 Hour Minimum) $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Ocean Park Branch Comm Room: Each
Additional Hour $ 60.00 30.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T
Ocean Park Branch Comm Room:
Security Staffing Fee Per Hour or Portion
Thereof for use of branch meeting room
outside operating hours
$ 70.00 35.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase for increasing cost recovery of Library staff time.
Library T Pico Branch Annex Rental (2 Hour
Minimum) $ 120.00 60.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T Pico Branch Annex: Each Additional Hour $ 60.00 30.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Library T Pico Branch Annex: Kitchen Use Per Hour
or Portion Thereof $ 50.00 25.00 $ 100.00%
Proposed fee increase to bring the current fee closer
to market rate. Preliminary research has shown that
the Library's existing fees associated with meeting
room rentals is far below market rate.
Library T
Pico Branch Annex: Security Staffing Fee
Per Hour or Portion Thereof for use of
branch meeting room outside operating
hours
$ 70.00 35.00 $ 100.00% Proposed fee increase for increasing cost recovery of Library staff time.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 1
$ 3,739.35 $ 4,281.93 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 2
$ 5,465.20 $ 6,258.20 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 3
$ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 4
$ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 5
$ 5,465.20 $ 6,258.20 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 6
$ 5,177.55 $ 5,928.81 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) (Elevations 6,7,8) Single (B,D):
Row 7
$ 3,020.24 $ 3,458.48 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Double (L): Row 3 $ 12,080.99 $ 13,833.94 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Double (L): Row 4 $ 12,080.99 $ 13,833.94 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Double (L): Row 5 $ 11,505.72 $ 13,175.20 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Feature (R): Row 4 $ 31,640.77 $ 36,231.85 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single (H): Row 2 $ 8,485.46 $ 9,716.70 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single (H): Row 3 $ 8,916.94 $ 10,210.78 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single (H): Row 6 $ 8,053.99 $ 9,222.63 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 2
$ 8,773.11 $ 10,046.09 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 3
$ 9,204.57 $ 10,540.15 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 4
$ 9,204.57 $ 10,540.15 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 5
$ 8,773.11 $ 10,046.09 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 6
$ 8,341.63 $ 9,552.00 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Alcove) Wide Single Inside Corner (G, H):
Row 7
$ 5,105.65 $ 5,846.48 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "H".
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Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (L): Row 2 $ 12,080.99 $ 13,833.94 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (L): Row 3 $ 12,656.29 $ 14,492.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (L): Row 4 $ 12,656.29 $ 14,492.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (L): Row 5 $ 12,080.99 $ 13,833.94 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (L): Row 6 $ 11,505.72 $ 13,175.20 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (M, Outside Glass Corner):
Row 2
$ 13,519.22 $ 15,480.86 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "Corner".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (M, Outside Glass Corner):
Row 3
$ 14,094.50 $ 16,139.62 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "Corner".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (M, Outside Glass Corner):
Row 4
$ 14,094.50 $ 16,139.62 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "Corner".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (M, Outside Glass Corner):
Row 5
$ 13,519.22 $ 15,480.86 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "Corner".
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Double (M, Outside Glass Corner):
Row 6
$ 12,943.94 $ 14,822.10 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "Corner".
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Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Feature (K): Row 3 $ 45,160.00 $ 51,712.72 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Feature (P): Row 2 $ 24,737.32 $ 28,326.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Feature (P): Row 3 $ 24,737.32 $ 28,326.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Feature (P): Row 4 $ 24,737.32 $ 28,326.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Feature (R): Row 4 $ 32,503.68 $ 37,219.97 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 1 $ 4,314.63 $ 4,940.68 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 2 $ 6,040.48 $ 6,916.95 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 3 $ 6,328.13 $ 7,246.34 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 4 $ 6,328.13 $ 7,246.34 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 5 $ 6,040.48 $ 6,916.95 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 6 $ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (A,B,C,D,E,O): Row 7 $ 3,595.52 $ 4,117.23 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (T) Outside Glass: Row 2 $ 6,759.59 $ 7,740.41 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (T) Outside Glass: Row 3 $ 7,047.24 $ 8,069.80 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (T) Outside Glass: Row 4 $ 7,047.24 $ 8,069.80 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (T) Outside Glass: Row 5 $ 6,759.59 $ 7,740.41 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Single (T) Outside Glass: Row 6 $ 6,471.96 $ 7,411.04 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single (H,S,U): Row 1 $ 6,471.96 $ 7,411.04 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single (H,S,U): Row 2 $ 9,060.75 $ 10,375.47 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single (H,S,U): Row 3 $ 9,492.21 $ 10,869.53 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single (H,S,U): Row 6 $ 8,629.29 $ 9,881.39 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 1
$ 6,759.59 $ 7,740.41 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 2
$ 9,348.39 $ 10,704.85 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 3
$ 9,779.86 $ 11,198.92 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 4
$ 9,779.86 $ 11,198.92 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 5
$ 9,348.39 $ 10,704.85 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 6
$ 8,916.94 $ 10,210.78 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Entry) Wide Single Angle Corner (G,H):
Row 7
$ 5,680.93 $ 6,505.23 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Family Alcove) Feature (Q): Row 2 $ 26,031.71 $ 29,808.92 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Family Alcove) Feature (Q): Row 3 $ 26,031.71 $ 29,808.92 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Family Alcove) Feature (Q): Row 4 $ 26,031.71 $ 29,808.92 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Family Alcove) Single (F): Row 1 $ 4,170.81 $ 4,775.99 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Family Alcove) Single (F): Row 5 $ 4,170.81 $ 4,775.99 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 774 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 1 $ 4,026.98 $ 4,611.29 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 2 $ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 3 $ 6,040.48 $ 6,916.95 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 4 $ 6,040.48 $ 6,916.95 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 5 $ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 6 $ 5,465.20 $ 6,258.20 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) (Elevations 4,9): Row 7 $ 3,307.88 $ 3,787.86 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) Double (L): Row 2 $ 11,793.36 $ 13,504.58 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) Double (L): Row 6 $ 11,218.06 $ 12,845.80 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) Feature (N): Row 3 $ 44,872.36 $ 51,383.34 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Bayview Niches (Bay View Columbarium
Vault) Wide Single (H): Row 6 $ 8,341.63 $ 9,552.00 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 775 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Administrative $ 150.99 $ 172.90 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Cryptside Set-up/Equip. $ 385.90 $ 441.90 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Disinterment (Adult Grave) $ 1,797.75 $ 2,058.60 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Disinterment (Cremation
Grave)
$ 808.27 $ 925.55 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Disinterment (Crypt) $ 884.08 $ 1,012.36 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Disinterment (Niche) $ 71.89 $ 82.32 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Double Sandblasting for Crypt
Front
$ 647.19 $ 741.09 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Graveside Set-up/Equip. $ 451.33 $ 516.82 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Marker Installation (Adult
Grave)
$ 611.22 $ 699.91 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Marker Installation (Crypt) $ 201.33 $ 230.54 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Marker Installation (Niche) $ 136.60 $ 156.42 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Memorial Tablet Foundation $ 2,444.95 $ 2,799.71 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Nicheside Set-Up/Equip. $ 327.04 $ 374.49 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Opening and Closing (Adult
Grave) per casket or urn
$ 1,308.75 $ 1,498.65 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place. Fee description has also been
revised to add "or urn"
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Opening and Closing
(Cremation Grave) per urn
$ 412.24 $ 472.05 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Opening and Closing (Crypt)
per casket or urn
$ 985.16 $ 1,128.11 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Opening and Closing (Niche)
per urn
$ 136.60 $ 156.42 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Single Sandblasting for Crypt
Front
$ 503.36 $ 576.40 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Upright Monument Foundation $ 1,222.46 $ 1,399.84 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Cemetery Miscellaneous Service
Charges: Witnessed Lowering $ 496.15 $ 568.15 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 1 $ 27,613.75 $ 31,620.50 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 2 $ 34,804.84 $ 39,855.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 3 $ 34,804.84 $ 39,855.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 4 $ 27,613.75 $ 31,620.50 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 5 $ 20,422.67 $ 23,386.00 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 6 $ 18,984.45 $ 21,739.09 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Couch Crypt Row 7 $ 18,984.45 $ 21,739.09 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 1 $ 27,613.75 $ 31,620.50 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 2 $ 34,804.84 $ 39,855.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 3 $ 34,804.84 $ 39,855.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 4 $ 27,613.75 $ 31,620.50 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 5 $ 20,422.67 $ 23,386.00 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 6 $ 18,984.45 $ 21,739.09 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Double) Row 7 $ 18,984.45 $ 21,739.09 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 1 $ 19,415.92 $ 22,233.17 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 2 $ 21,573.23 $ 24,703.51 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 3 $ 21,573.23 $ 24,703.51 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 4 $ 19,415.92 $ 22,233.17 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 5 $ 12,224.82 $ 13,998.64 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 6 $ 10,786.60 $ 12,351.74 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Crypt Spaces: Crypt (Single) Row 7 $ 10,786.60 $ 12,351.74 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Crypt Spaces: Place Ashes in Existing
Crypt Interment Privilege $ 1,312.06 $ 1,502.44 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Ground Burial: Adult Grave (Double
Interment) $ 23,937.13 20,903.96 $ 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Ground Burial: Adult Grave (DoubleInterment Privilege) $ 15,024.37 13,120.57 $ 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Ground Burial: Adult Grave (SingleInterment) $ 15,024.37 13,120.57 $ 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Ground Burial: Cremation Grave
(Double) $ 12,477.86 10,896.75 $ 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Ground Burial: Cremation Grave
(Multiple Interment Privilege) $ 7,384.86 6,449.09 $ 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Ground Burial: Cremation Grave (Single) $ 7,384.86 6,449.09 $ 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Arbor View - Outdoor Niches):
Row 1 $ 3,739.35 $ 4,281.93 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Arbor View - Outdoor Niches):
Row 2 $ 5,465.20 $ 6,258.20 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Arbor View - Outdoor Niches):
Row 3 $ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Arbor View - Outdoor Niches):
Row 4 $ 5,752.85 $ 6,587.59 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Faith): Large Glass - 23.5" L x 11"
W x 14" H $ 8,951.47 $ 9,846.62 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Faith): Marble $ 2,395.47 $ 2,635.02 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Faith): Medium Glass - 11.5" L x 11"
W x 14" H $ 6,544.35 $ 7,198.79 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: Attachment E - Revisions to Fees & Fines Schedule (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Summary of Proposed Revisions Attachment E
Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Faith): Small Glass - 11.5" L x 11" W
x 6.5" H $ 3,384.99 $ 3,723.49 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Faith): Small Marble $ 1,805.34 $ 1,985.88 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Heavenly Gate): Large Glass $ 8,598.92 $ 9,846.62 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Heavenly Gate): Marble $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Heavenly Gate): Medium Glass $ 6,286.60 $ 7,198.79 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Heavenly Gate): Small Glass Top
3 Rows $ 3,251.67 $ 3,723.49 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Hope): Large Glass - 23.5" L x 11"
W x 14" H $ 8,951.47 $ 9,846.62 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Hope): Marble $ 2,395.47 $ 2,635.02 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Hope): Medium Glass - 11.5" L x 11"
W x 14" H $ 6,544.35 $ 7,198.79 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Hope): Small Glass - 11.5" L x 11" W
x 6.5" H $ 3,384.99 $ 3,723.49 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Hope): Small Marble $ 1,805.34 $ 1,985.88 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories): Extra
Large Glass - 35"L x 11.5"W x 15"H $ 24,661.94 $ 27,128.14 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Large Glass - 22.5"L x 11.5"W x 15"H $ 8,951.47 $ 9,846.62 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Marble (rows 1-15) $ 2,395.47 $ 2,635.01 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Marble (rows 16-20) $ 2,021.18 $ 2,223.30 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Medium Glass - 11"L x 11.5"W x 15"H $ 6,544.36 $ 7,198.79 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Medium-Large Glass - 17"L x 11.5"W x 15"H $ 7,747.92 $ 8,522.71 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Library of Living Memories):
Small Glass - 11"L x 11.5"W x 7"H $ 3,384.99 $ 3,723.49 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Mausoleum P Niches): Marble $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum P Niches): Small
Marble $ 1,734.24 $ 1,985.88 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Large
Glass - 23.5"L x 11.75"W x 13.75"H $ 8,598.92 $ 9,846.62 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Large
Marble $ 4,602.25 $ 5,270.03 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Marble $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.02 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Medium
Glass - 11.25"L x 11.75"W x 13.75"H $ 6,286.61 $ 7,198.79 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Small
Glass - 11.25"L x 11.75"W x 6.25"H $ 3,251.67 $ 3,723.49 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum U Niches): Small
Marble $ 1,734.24 $ 1,985.88 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum V Niches): Marble
Niche $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.02 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum V Niches): Small
Marble Niche $ 1,734.24 $ 1,985.88 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Large
Glass - 23.5"L x 11.75"W x 13.75"H $ 8,598.92 $ 9,846.62 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Large
Marble Niche $ 4,602.25 $ 5,270.03 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Marble
Niche $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.02 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Medium
Glass - 11.25"L x 11.75"W x 13.75"H $ 6,286.61 $ 7,198.79 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Small
Glass - 11.25"L x 11.75"W x 6.25"H $ 3,251.67 $ 3,723.49 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Mausoleum W Niches): Small
Marble Niche $ 1,734.24 $ 1,985.88 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Precious/Cherish): Extra Large
Glass - 30"L x 11.5"W x 14"H $ 20,306.25 $ 23,252.69 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Precious/Cherish): Large Glass -
24.5"L x 11.5"W x 14"H $ 8,598.92 $ 9,846.62 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Precious/Cherish): Marble $ 2,301.12 $ 2,635.01 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Precious/Cherish): Medium
Glass - 12"L x 11.5"W x 14"H $ 6,286.61 $ 7,198.79 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Precious/Cherish): Medium
Glass - 14.5"L x 11.5"W x 14"H $ 6,503.34 $ 7,446.97 14.51% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Precious/Cherish): Small Glass -
14"L x 11.5"W x 7"H $ 3,251.67 $ 3,723.49 14.51%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Corner $ 8,526.86 $ 9,379.54 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Large 20
inch (Outside View) $ 12,150.89 $ 13,365.98 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Large 23
inch $ 9,568.71 $ 10,525.58 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Large 26
inch (Outside View) Rows 3-5 $ 18,320.30 $ 20,152.33 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Department/
Division Exhibit Fee Current Fee Proposed Fee Rate
%
Increase/
Decrease
Revised Fee - Purpose
Proposed Fee Revisions
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Large 26
inch (Outside View) Rows 6-8 $ 15,862.07 $ 17,448.27 10.00% Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Medium
Rows 1-6 $ 6,075.43 $ 6,682.98 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
Public Works /
Cemetery V
Niches (Sanctuary of Devotion): Medium
Rows 7-8 $ 5,496.62 $ 6,046.28 10.00%
Proposed fee increase to recover increased
contractual landscaping services and other
miscellaneous costs associated with the cemetery.
The fee increase is needed to keep cemetery services
at the current level while providing a respectful and
dignified resting place.
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Department/Division Exhibit Fee Fee Amount Primary Impact New Fee - Purpose Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Operations Supervisor -
Overtime Rate4
$ 384.69
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Proposed fee for services rendered on overtime (OT).
OT rate will be charged when actual hours worked are
paid as OT in accordance with labor bargaining
agreements. New footnote is also added to the exhibit.
Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Lead Traffic Signal Technician -
Overtime Rate4
$ 349.61
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Proposed fee for services rendered on overtime (OT).
OT rate will be charged when actual hours worked are
paid as OT in accordance with labor bargaining
agreements. New footnote is also added to the exhibit.
Transportation/Mobility C
Administrative Costs-each hour/fraction
thereof: Traffic Signal Technician -
Overtime Rate4
$ 317.97
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Proposed fee for services rendered on overtime (OT).
OT rate will be charged when actual hours worked are
paid as OT in accordance with labor bargaining
agreements. New footnote is also added to the exhibit.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D Beach Encroachment Application Fee $ 406.70 Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Cost-recovery fees for the processing of beach
encroachment applications by the Beach and Pier
Administrator and Business Assistant at the fully
burdened hourly rate.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Re-Inspection Fee for Non-Compliance
with Code (per hour) - $ 197.03
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Cost-recovery fee associated with the reinspection
for third and subsequent consecutive inspections
where violation of the code is found to exist.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Recovery Charges for Investigation -
Code Enforcement Officer (per hour) $ 197.03
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Recovery charges for this position's involvement in a
code enforcement case when cost recovery is
permitted under SMMC 1.09.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Recovery Charges for Investigation -
Lead Code Enforcement Officer (per
hour)
$ 228.44
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Recovery charges for this position's involvement in a
code enforcement case when cost recovery is
permitted under SMMC 1.09.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Recovery Charges for Investigation -
Code Enforcement Supervisor (per hour) $ 251.31
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Recovery charges for this position's involvement in a
code enforcement case when cost recovery is
permitted under SMMC 1.09.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Recovery Charges for Investigation -
Code Enforcement Manager (per hour) $ 379.61
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Recovery charges for this position's involvement in a
code enforcement case when cost recovery is
permitted under SMMC 1.09.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D
Code Enforcement Inspection Fees (per
hour) $ 197.03
Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Cost-recovery fee for inspections by a Code
Enforcement Officer for processes not covered by
other Code Enforcement fees. Reason for action is cost
recovery.
Community Development/
Code Enforcement D Monitoring Charges (per hour) $ 197.03 Developers /
Property Owners /
Businesses
Cost-recovery fee for a Code Enforcement Officer
assigned to monitor special events or other situations
where an Officer needs to be present and dedicated
to this specific assignment.
Police/Animal Control H2 Annual cat license - spayed/neutered $ 30.05 Residents / Individuals Proposed cat license fee associated with the new City
Ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for
their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded
cats in the animal shelter.
Police/Animal Control H2 Annual cat license - spayed/neutered (late charge) $ 5.00 Residents / Individuals
Proposed cat license fee associated with the new City
Ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for
their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded
cats in the animal shelter.
Police/Animal Control H2 Annual cat license -
unspayed/unneutered $ 60.11 Residents / Individuals
Proposed cat license fee associated with the new City
Ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for
their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded
cats in the animal shelter.
Police/Animal Control H2 Annual cat license -
unspayed/unneutered (late charge) $ 10.00 Residents / Individuals Proposed cat license fee associated with the new City
Ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for
their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded
cats in the animal shelter.
Proposed New Fees
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Department/Division Exhibit Fee Fee Amount Primary Impact New Fee - Purpose Proposed New Fees
Police/Animal Control H2 Annual cat license - duplicate (replacement) $ 60.11 Residents / Individuals
Proposed cat license fee associated with the new City
Ordinance allowing cat owners to obtain a license for
their pet. The cat license would assist in returning cats to their owners and reduce the number of impounded
cats in the animal shelter.
Recreation & Arts P1 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Meetings Staffing & Security Fee $ 55.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Space rental and staffing fee to allow organizations to rent space for their events and allow cultural classes
where artists and arts and cultural organizations
conduct classes for the public to attend. This fee
intends to cultivate economic recovery and expand
community and cultural offerings
Recreation & Arts P1 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Productions - Single Showing $ 165.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Production fees associated with cultural classes/event
rentals that include screen printing, painting, dance,
music, theater, etc. This fee intends to cultivate
economic recovery and expand community and
cultural offerings.
Recreation & Arts P1 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Productions - Full Day Rental $ 700.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Production fees associated with cultural classes/event
rentals that include screen printing, painting, dance,
music, theater, etc. This fee intends to cultivate
economic recovery and expand community and
cultural offerings.
Recreation & Arts P1 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Productions - 1 Week Rental $ 2,700.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Production fees associated with cultural classes/event
rentals that include screen printing, painting, dance,
music, theater, etc. This fee intends to cultivate
economic recovery and expand community and
cultural offerings.
Recreation & Arts P1 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Productions - 2 Weeks or More Rental $ 4,300.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Production fees associated with cultural classes/event
rentals that include screen printing, painting, dance,
music, theater, etc. This fee intends to cultivate
economic recovery and expand community and
cultural offerings.
Recreation & Arts P1 Camera Obscura Art Laboratory,
Rehearsal Rental Staffing Fee $ 55.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Staffing fees associated with cultural classes/event
rentals that include screen printing, painting, dance,
music, theater, etc. This fee intends to cultivate
economic recovery and expand community and
cultural offerings.
Library T Main Library - Special Event Rental,
Central Courtyard & perimeter (8 hours) $ 1,000.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Proposed new fee allowing the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Auditorium & Reception Room to be used for special
events and creating a new revenue source for the
department.
Library T
Ocean Park Branch - Special Event
Rental, Library Garden & perimeter (8
hours)
$ 2,000.00
Residents /
Neighborhood
Groups / Individuals
Proposed new fee allowing the Ocean Park Branch
Library and its indoor/outdoor facilities to be used for special events, creating a new revenue source for the
department.
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Fee Amount Revision Notes Community Development/
Building & Safety B
Service - Single Trade Permits,
Residential (per dwelling unit) - 3
inspections max
$ 430.46 "Per dwelling unit" was added to this fee
description
Community Development/
Building & Safety B
Service - Single Trade Permits,
Residential (per dwelling unit) - Additional
Inspections (each)
$ 142.14 "Per dwelling unit" was added to this fee
description
Transportation/Mobility C
Employee Annual Transportation Fee:
Employers with 10-49 employees filing a
Workplace Transportation Plan1
The Workplace Transportation Plan (WTP) was
suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and
officially removed by City Council on June 11,
2024 (Item 10.B)
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Tree Planting 24" Box 1 $ 362.00
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Tree Planting 36" Box 1 $ 892.00
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Tree Planting 48" Box 1 $ 2,310.00
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F
Tree & Stump Removal 0-24 DSH Per Inch
1 $ 35.24
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Tree & Stump Removal >24 DSH Per Inch 1 $ 47.03 A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune 7-12 DSH 1 $ 176.34
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune 13-18 DSH 1 $ 264.52
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune 19-24 DSH 1 $ 323.34
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Revised Information & Other Miscellaneous Changes
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Fee Amount Revision Notes Revised Information & Other Miscellaneous Changes
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune 25-30 DSH 1 $ 440.87
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune 31-36 DSH 1 $ 529.10
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F Full Prune >36 DSH 1 $ 603.00
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Public Works/Public
Landscape F
Tree Restitution - Cost Per Required
Replacement 24" Box Tree 1 $ 848.00
A footnote was added indicating that this fee is
based on current contract rates and is not
subject to the City's established annual
administrative revision and increase.
Fire I
Advanced Life Support Assessment Fee
(The difference between the Los Angeles
County approved Advanced Life Support
rate and the Los Angeles County Basic
Life Support rate.)
$ 1,132.00
Fee incorporated instead of "County Set
Charge" for FY 25/26; fee is based on the
different between ALS and BLS rate (City fee)
Finance K Returned Check Processing Fee (License
Fees)
This fee was adjusted to fit the standard nonsufficient funds (NSF) fee which is currenlty in Exhibit K and removed from the fee schedule.
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
Urban Run-Off Mitigation Onsite
Inspection
- per property, includes 2 inspections
$ 197.90
Miscellaneous change - This fee was moved
from the Office of Sustainability and the
Environment (OSE) to Civil Engineering to align
with a re-organization and current oversight.
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
Urban Run-Off Mitigation Onsite
Inspection
- per additional inspection
$ 64.88
Miscellaneous change - This fee was moved
from the Office of Sustainability and the
Environment (OSE) to Civil Engineering to align
with a re-organization and current oversight.
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
Landscape & Irrigation Onsite Inspection
(SF/MF) $ 304.95
Miscellaneous change - Fee was moved from
the Office of Sustainability and the Environment
(OSE) to Water Resources.
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
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Miscellaneous change - Fee was moved from
the Office of Sustainability and the Environment
(OSE) to Water Resources.
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
Landscape & Irrigation Plan Check
(SF/MF) $ 389.31
Miscellaneous change - Fee was moved from
the Office of Sustainability and the Environment
(OSE) to Water Resources.
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Department/Division Exhibit Proposed Description Revision Fee Amount Revision Notes Revised Information & Other Miscellaneous Changes
Public Works/Office of
Sustainability & the
Environment
L
Landscape & Irrigation Plan Check
(Comm/MU/Inst) $ 486.63
Miscellaneous change - Fee was moved from
the Office of Sustainability and the Environment
(OSE) to Water Resources.
Housing and Human
Services P2 Room Rental: Outside operating hours
Per the lease agreement, the tenant is
responsible for managing the room rentals and
fees. The lease was executed July 1, 2022 and
the term is five years with three options to
extend. This fee was removed from the fee
schedule.
Recreation & Arts/Sports
Facilities Rental Charges P3a Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts: Schools/Non-Profits/Community $ 11.00 Removed FY 23-24 and 24-25 columns
(formatting revision). There is no impact to the
current fee.
Recreation & Arts/Sports
Facilities Rental Charges P3a Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts: Commercial -Seasonal Use $ 16.00 Removed FY 23-24 and 24-25 columns
(formatting revision). There is no impact to the
current fee.
Recreation & Arts/Sports
Facilities Rental Charges P3a Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts: Commercial - Occasional Use $ 33.00 Removed FY 23-24 and 24-25 columns
(formatting revision). There is no impact to the
current fee.
Recreation & Arts/Sports
Facilities Rental Charges P3a Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts: Tournament Rate $ 26.00 Removed FY 23-24 and 24-25 columns
(formatting revision). There is no impact to the
current fee.
Housing and Human
Services Z
CREST Camp Program - Resident Half
Day
Half day and extended day care options no
longer offered, fees removed from the table in
Exhibit.
Housing and Human
Services Z
CREST Camp Program - Non-Resident
Half Day
Half day and extended day care options no
longer offered, fees removed from the table in
Exhibit.
Housing and Human
Services Z CREST Camp Program - Extended Care
Half day and extended day care options no
longer offered, fees removed from the table in
Exhibit.
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Department/Division Exhibit Fee Fee
Amount Deletion of Fee - Purpose
Transportation/Mobility C
Employee Annual Transportation Fee:
Employers with 10-49 employees filing a
Workplace Transportation Plan
$ 20.93
The Workplace Transportation Plan (WTP) was
suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and
officially removed by City Council on June 11,
2024 (Item 10.B)
Finance K Returned Check Processing Fee (License
Fees) $ 10.00
This fee was adjusted to fit the standard nonsufficient funds (NSF) fee which is currently in Exhibit K
Housing and Human
Services P2 Room Rental: Outside operating hours $ 23.23 Per the lease agreement, the tenant is
responsible for managing the room rentals and
fees. The lease was executed July 1, 2022 and
the term is five years with three options to
extend.
Housing and Human
Services Z
CREST Camp Program - Resident Half
Day $ 280.00 Half day and extended day care options no longer offered for the CREST Camp Program Housing and Human
Services Z
CREST Camp Program - Non-Resident
Half Day $ 310.00 Half day and extended day care options no longer offered for the CREST Camp Program Housing and Human
Services Z CREST Camp Program - Extended Care $ 70.00 Half day and extended day care options no longer offered for the CREST Camp Program Proposed Fee Deletions
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Code Section Violation Description(s) Fine
Amount Purpose
F&AC 30804.7 Impounded dogs, unspayed/unneutered
(first occurrence) $ 35.00
Incorporation of Food & Agricultural Code (F&AC)
30804.7 to the Fine Schedule. The proposed fine is for
unneutered impounded animals only, and are not in lieu of any fines or impound fees imposed by any individual city, county, public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.
F&AC 30804.7 Impounded dogs, unspayed/unneutered
(second occurrence) $ 50.00
Incorporation of Food & Agricultural Code (F&AC)
30804.7 to the Fine Schedule. The proposed fine is for
unneutered impounded animals only, and are not in lieu of any fines or impound fees imposed by any individual city, county, public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.
F&AC 30804.7 Impounded dogs, unspayed/unneutered
(third occurrence) $ 100.00
Incorporation of Food & Agricultural Code (F&AC)
30804.7 to the Fine Schedule. The proposed fine is for
unneutered impounded animals only, and are not in lieu of any fines or impound fees imposed by any individual city, county, public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane society shelter.
F&AC 30503 Impounded dogs, unspayed/unneutered
(deposit pass through to State) $ 40.00 Description updated to include the word "deposit" SMMC 8.58.030 Seismic Retrofit - General requirements - 1st Violation $ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.58.030 Seismic Retrofit - General requirements - 2nd Violation $ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.58.030 Seismic Retrofit - General requirements - 3rd Violation $ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.60.040 URM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 1st Violation $ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.60.040 URM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 2nd Violation $ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.60.040 URM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 3rd Violation $ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.64.060 RC/RM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time
limits for compliance - 1st Violation $ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.64.060 RC/RM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time
limits for compliance - 2nd Violation $ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.64.060 RC/RM Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time
limits for compliance - 3rd Violation $ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements Proposed New Fines & Revisions
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Code Section Violation Description(s) Fine
Amount Purpose
Proposed New Fines & Revisions
SMMC 8.72.050 Soft Story Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 1st Violation $ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.72.050 Soft Story Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 2nd Violation $ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.72.050 Soft Story Buildings Seismic Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 3rd Violation $ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements SMMC 8.76.060
Steel Moment Frame Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 1st
Violation
$ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
SMMC 8.76.060
Steel Moment Frame Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 2nd
Violation
$ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
SMMC 8.76.060
Steel Moment Frame Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 3rd
Violation
$ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
SMMC 8.80.060
Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 1st
Violation
$ 1,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
SMMC 8.80.060
Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 2nd
Violation
$ 2,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
SMMC 8.80.060
Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Seismic
Retrofit - Time limits for compliance - 3rd
Violation
$ 5,000.00 Proposed fines to deter violations of the seismic retrofit requirements
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From: Alex Lazar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:02 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses.
Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring.
Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence
-Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Alex Lazar
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From: Ray and Dina Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Elaine Polachek; Douglas Sloan; [email protected]
Subject: More police
EXTERNAL
May and councilors,
Los Angeles is decreasing police.
Therefore, Santa Monica will need more police.
Please vote to increase our police force.
Thank you,
Ray and Dina Johnson, Yale St
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From: Arthur Jeon <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:27 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]; Douglas Sloan; City of Santa Monica; Jeanette Gant; Micah Akerson; Erika Aklufi; Danielle Noble; Ramon Batista; [email protected]; Roberto Lucio; Thomas McLaughlin; Jose Rodriguez; Annette Farmer; Maryanne LaGuardia; Albin Gielicz; Alisha Brady; [email protected]; Arati Desai Wagabaza; Lori Brown; John Smith; John E. Alle; Evan Meyer; [email protected]; Luke Cain; Peter Bosen; [email protected]; Elaine Golden-Gealer; Eric Sedman; Michele Aronson; Aisling Winders; Julia Ladd; Peter TRINH; Anuj Gupta; [email protected]; dominic gomez; Jenna Grigsby; Attorney Mailbox; Shawn R.
Kehoe; Andrew Thomas (Downtown Santa Monica); SMDP Editor; Susan Cline; Third District; Michele A Wittig; [email protected]; Attorney Mailbox; Joe; Jenny Rush; Stan Epstein; Gary Tsai; [email protected]; Zina Josephs; Leah; Phil Brock; Lauren Howland; [email protected]; Matthew Hall; Richard Drapkin; [email protected]; [email protected]; councilmtgitems; MK; Dan Charn.; [email protected]; Gerardo Leyva; Carlos Jaen; Brandon Capiro; Kelly Simon; Mario Fonda-Bonardi; Jing Yeo; [email protected]; Scott McGee; Gerardo Leyva; Ryan Gradle; Roy Brown; Frank Marnell; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Robert Coleman; [email protected]; [email protected]; Alyssa G; [email protected]; Lewis Gilmour; Lowell Watson; Rudy Flores
Subject: Summer (drug) Tourism is back!
EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
Please excuse the shocking photo, but it’s a mere taste of what I and my neighbors see every day (for those of you living in leafy streets unperturbed by what this snapshot reveals—two transients, one completely naked).
I understand you are voting on 5 new police officers tonight. We need them for the following reasons:
1. Downtown is still out of control with disorder, undercutting every effort to recover, because people don't to want to witness depravity when they are trying decide where to have fun. They will go to the Grove or Century City.
2. Downtown is dangerous. And even if you are not attacked, you have to be aware of your surroundings because extremely unstable people are lurching all over the place. Tourists don’t want to be around it, and they certainly won’t send their tween to hang out, which used to be the lifeblood of the scene. I see it every day on my walk to the gym on the promenade where I routinely cross the street to avoid a person screaming at trees because of drug psychosis.
3. This picture is what happens with our current and weak “push them out of downtown” policy using ineffectual private security. They end up in my neighborhood. That photo was taken on Item 7-A
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Why should we have to put up with this? What are you doing?
4. There are drug dealers all over my neighborhood, downtown, and Reed Park. The five new officers should be hired with the understanding that they will free up the undercover narcotics officers transferred to regular duty due to shortages. The transients are going where the drugs are being dealt (the parks, the Wilshire 7/11, and several empty storefront doorways, which give them cover). Get rid of the dealers, and you will get rid of the addicts because they are here due to a permissive atmosphere and the easy availability of drugs.
5. More police will help the department institute an aggressive “broken windows” policy of zero tolerance of public drug use and disorder. It’s illegal and arresting people for it often reveals outstanding warrants, which helps with the danger and disorder issue. This will become even more important with the open container policy just initiated.
This is NOT rocket science. This is a solvable problem that requires will, attention, and resources. The downtown will not recover until we can honestly say that people are safe from violence and depravity. If you can’t get the county to play ball by cleaning up the Metro, Mayor Negrete, you should get out front and center and call attention to this. Do a press conference at the train at midnight and let people see what we are dealing with. We can’t solve this without regional partners.
As for the inevitable “we can’t afford it right now" response, well, we can’t afford not to do it. We need to revive the tax base brought in by a thriving tourism shopping/dining downtown. Hiring more officers will more than pay for itself.
Memorial Day weekend was just a sad echo of its former glory, when you couldn’t even walk down the promenade it was so busy. Those of you who are from here, remember those days? Arthur Jeon
Who says tourists aren’t back, flocking to our city to soak up the sun? Item 7-A
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From: Jim Harris <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:44 PM
To: councilmtgitems; [email protected]; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall
Cc: Misti Kerns; Carter Rubin; Nicholas Rolston; Julieta Giner; David Newberg; Peter Trinh; Randi Parent
Subject: Agenda Item 7.A. - Proposed FY2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY2025-26 CIP Budget; Letter from Santa Monica Pier Corporation Board of Directors Attachments: City Council Budget RAD and Services.pdf
Honorable Mayor Negrete and Members of the Santa Monica City Council; Attached please find a letter from the Santa Monica PIer Corporation Board of Directors expressing support for protecting and expanding investments in the Pier and Beach.
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Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 200 SANTA MONICA PIER, SUITE A, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
1 May 27, 2025
Mayor Lana Negrete and Members of the Santa Monica City Council Santa Monica City Hall
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Agenda Item 7.A – Proposed FY2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY2025-26 CIP Budget; Support for protecting and expanding investments in the Pier and Beach Dear Honorable Mayor Negrete and Members of the Santa Monica City Council:
On behalf of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, we write to share input on the Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget. At our May 19, 2025, board meeting, the Board identified two items in the Measure K Enhancements section which we wish to express input on:
• Support for the Recreation & Arts Department’s request to add 2 FTE to activate the Beach and Pier;
• Protecting custodial services by not undertaking proposed cost savings by reducing various custodial services at the Beach, Pier and City Parks.
The Pier Corporation is eager to partner more with the City to activate the Pier and Beach in order to attract more events that support community enjoyment of the Pier and Beach, while simultaneously generating revenue for the City.
Enhancing staff capacity to partner with the Pier Corporation to deliver successful events, while protecting clean and safe services, will ensure that we can work together to deliver on our shared goals.
Sincerely,
Carter Rubin
Chair, Santa Monica Pier Corporation Board of Directors Jim Harris,
Executive Director, Santa Monica Pier Corporation
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From: Elan Glasser <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:00 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 7-A on 5/27/25 Agenda - City Budget
EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
As a longtime city resident, I have been dismayed by the understaffing and prolonged reduced budget of our beloved city libraries.
Many of you were not on the Council during Covid, but the Library budget was slashed by 65%—the ONLY department to face such severe cuts, and it is the only one to not be substantially restored, now 5 years later. 2 library branches are now completely unstaffed, and open only a few hours a week for self service. The Main Library is only open 5 days a week, and the Montana Branch is open only 3 days a week. Staffing is at paltry levels, compared with 2019. This is an embarrassment to our vibrant city. Covid is long over.
Seniors, low-income children and families, and many other groups rely on our libraries for access to books, to the internet, and to a (formerly) myriad of services.
Every City Council since the pandemic expresses a desire to restore library funding, but to date this has unfortunately lacked follow up. A few million dollars, in a city budget of hundreds of millions, would restore our library services and hours. Now is the time for our elected officials to guide the city staff, rather than having library budget decisions made by unelected officials. I am confident that a creative solution can been found. For example, trimming other city departments by only 0.5% across the board would generate millions for the library. If there is a will, there is a way!
I urge you to find the will to come up with a solution to library understaffing and funding.
Yours truly,
Elan Glasser
Santa Monica Resident for 26 years
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Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 3 ’21/'22, ’22/'23, ’23/'24. As part of this plan, fees in ’24/'25 and beyond were expected to plateau for a number of years. In fact, our fees are already remarkably higher than those of other community gardens from nearby Ocean View Farms, which has a $100 plot fee, to throughout Los Angeles County where the fees range from $40 to $120.
We empathize with Council diligently working to resolve the significant budget crisis that the City faces. However, the budget proposal to triple the community garden fees with virtually no notice and with no collaboration is not tenable. Such an increase would be an unacceptable burden to impose on community gardeners.
We will explore options, in collaboration with City Staff, through a study in the upcoming FY to understand the full story of the community gardens program cost recovery and impacts of any fee adjustment on our garden community. We will identify our meaningful contribution to the City’s well-being.
We are asking the City Council to exclude the proposal to increase the community garden fee when the budget comes for adoption in June. We trust that Mayor Negrete and City Council Members will join us in the community gardens and delight in Nature and in the beauty, foods, flora and fauna that abound.
Sincerely,
Santa Monica Community Gardens Advisory Committee
Cris Gutierrez - Chair (Main Street CG)
Ken Hansen - Vice Chair (Park Drive CG)
Martha Bardach (Ishihara)
Alina Bezdikian (19th Street)
Tim Bowler (Main Street CG)
Nancy Desser (Euclid Park CG)
Linda Glasser (Marine Park CG - Co-Rep)
Antony Lewis (Main Street CG)
Susan McCorry (Main Street CG)
Cordula Ohman (Main Street CG)
James Renn (Marine Park CG - Co-Rep)
Cynthia Rose (Park Drive CG)
Traci Takahara (Main Street CG)
Frankie Lou Thorn (Park Drive CG)
Billy Yost (Main Street CG)
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From: Natalya Zernitskaya
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:52 PM
To: David Yakobson
Subject: FW: CG Advisory Committee Motion regarding Agenda Item for May 27 Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
This was the email that I think was intended for tonight’s meeting. Could you please remove the other one that I forwarded in error?
Natalya Zernitskaya
Santa Monica Councilmember
(310) 458-8201
From: Teague Weybright <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:52 AM
To: Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Cc: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: CG Advisory Committee Motion regarding Agenda Item for May 27 To our City Council Members,
The Community Gardens Advisory Committee held an emergency meeting on Friday, May 23, 2025, to discuss a proposed increase of Community Garden Fees which is coming before you tonight as part of Item 7, Exhibit A. The following Motion was passed unanimously by those Advisory Committee Members in attendance. We expect at least one representative from the CGAC to speak tonight with others in attendance and/or submitting comments online or via phone.
Motion to the Santa Monica City Council
The Santa Monica Community Garden Advisory Committee has reviewed the budget proposal to significantly increase community garden fees and does not recommend it to move forward.
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Packet Pg. 807 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 2 The proposed garden fee increase is not in keeping with the purpose of the community gardens as a sustainability program established to grow food and create habitat. Our gardeners are primarily renters, seniors, young families, people without access to garden space at their homes, and diverse community members, many of whom are vulnerable or on a fixed income.
Teague Weybright
Community Gardens Program Coordinator
Office of Sustainability & the Environment
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2201 x2405
Think Globally, Garden Locally
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Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 5 voters through 2022 Measure GS added to the Santa Monica Municipal Code section 4.90.30(c) which provides: “In enacting this Initiative, it is the intent of the voters than any funds allocated to the Homelessness Prevention and Affordable Housing Fund should be additional to, and not a replacement of any funds the City otherwise provides for the purposes described above, including any funds provided in accordance with prior advisory measures regarding city funding for affordable housing.” This provision was called out to the voters in the Ballot Title and Summary Prepared by the City Attorney for 2022 Measure GS.
Fortunately, page 114 of the FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget states with respect to the housing portion of the GSH revenue: “this housing set aside was temporarily suspended during the pandemic-induced economic downturn and is anticipated to resume in FY 2025-26.” Thus it appears that Staff is recommending the City Council direct the resumption of the depositing of the housing portion of the GSH funds into the Housing Trust Fund. For the same reasons as already described, please proceed to issue that direction.
Thank you
Michael Soloff
Signatory of Official Ballot Arguments in favor of 2016 Measures GS and GSH Official Proponent of 2022 Initiative Measure GS
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Packet Pg. 811 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 7 To be clear, the pictures below are not of calls for service, the non-sworn officers staffing the PD kiosk routinely park illegally on Santa Monica Boulevard and I have also seen PD park here and then go get snacks at Ugo; PD also routinely does similar on Broadway. You can see the illegal parking on Santa Monica Boulevard causing a traffic jam here (this is the video the second picture is taken from):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntr1uu9jJ4Y
Second, license plate laws effectively do not exist in Santa Monica. It's a daily occurrence that you see multiple cars with no license plates at all (including dealer logo inserts where the plates should be), fake paper plates, expired (and likely also fake) paper plates, intentionally defaced plates, and registration that expired multiple years ago. And that's not including that around half of cars have a legitimate current rear plate but no front plate attached, which has also demonstrably caused unnecessary police expense, such as when there was the fatal hit and run in December where there was extremely clear dashcam footage of the front of the vehicle, but there was no front plate attached so instead of simply running the plate and going to arrest the owner it took multiple days of police investigation to figure out who the owner was.
I'm unclear how the license plate readers are supposed to work while PD continues to refuse to enforce these blatant license plate violations. I've even tried to call in cars for no license plates parked directly in front of city hall, including shortly after the meeting where additional police security was required due to violent threats being called in, and was explicitly told that they weren't interested unless another violation had occurred, such as not paying the meter—and I'm sure they would have only issued the meter ticket had they come. The pictures below are just a selection of pictures I've taken since January of this year, and don't include other license plate violations I witnessed while driving (and thus couldn't photograph), nor missing front plate violations, which would be literally thousands of pictures if I took one each time I saw that.
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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 19 Finally, the suggestion to use K funds for routine sidewalk repair is particularly galling given that staff and PD regularly drive on the sidewalk—recently, staff even spent money paving themselves a concrete path around the bollards at the Tongva Park entrance across from city hall. Meaning they spent city money to actively undermine pedestrian safety.
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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 20 When staff is not driving on the sidewalks themselves, they're giving city contractors and farmer's market vendors permission to do it. Instead of misappropriating Measure K funds, and exposing us to massive cut and dry liability when they inevitably hit someone on the sidewalk or there's a trip and fall due to the resulting massive potholes in the sidewalks, perhaps we can simply start with seeing how much money it saves if they stopped destroying our sidewalks by driving SUVs and pickup trucks on them.
The videos of the DTSM staff driving on the sidewalk (as we learned when outdoor dining was removed from the street portion of the Promenade, despite being pedestrianized the Promenade is still legally divided into street and sidewalk) I took the pictures below from are available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G5JzaOsipg
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Packet Pg. 836 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 32 David Yakobson
From: Brian Stedge-Stroud <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8:56 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
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Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Brian Stedge-Stroud
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From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8:24 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 7A
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Dear City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to incorporate them into the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Here are some of my recommendations for the Measure K portion of the budget:
License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras should not be funded from the "Safe Streets" portion of this measure, especially if the revenue they generate goes to the general fund rather than to safety-related programs. Instead, we could allocate those funds to initiatives like automated bike lane enforcement, which would meaningfully improve safety. The recent pilot program already demonstrated its effectiveness by capturing a significant number of violations.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I experienced a dangerous situation where a driver became aggressive toward another cyclist and me simply because we had to briefly enter the general traffic lane to avoid a car parked in the bike lane, right behind an open loading zone. Incidents like this are common, and we’ve already seen that the police department does not prioritize or adequately address them. Automated bike lane enforcement, paired with a strong public awareness campaign, is a proven solution that actually tackles the issue.
After redirecting funds to this program, you’d still have an extra $153,000 that could go toward genuinely impactful projects such as Safe Routes to School, e-bike voucher programs, or quick-build infrastructure,… all of which align more closely with the goals of this measure.
Please also remove the Z-gates item from the budget. These gates are already problematic, and the proposed item would worsen the situation. We have far more pressing safety needs. Making the Expo bike path even less accessible will only discourage its use, which runs counter to our shared mobility and sustainability goals. That’s another $200,000 that could be redirected to high-impact safety improvements.
Regarding staffing, let’s make sure that the positions that we fund with this measure make safety their priority. Too often, safety improvements are delayed or diluted out of concern for driver convenience. It’s time to stop treating these as equal priorities. Everyone’s safety, especially that of our most vulnerable road users, must come first.
Thank you,
Caro Vilain
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From: Steve Tarzynski <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 10:19 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A) Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses.
Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring.
Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence
-Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Stephen Tarzynski
Santa Monica resident since 1975
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From: Kathryn Boole <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 8:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: PLEASE FUND MORE SMPD OFFICERS
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We need more police in Santa Monica to keep our streets safe for residents.
It’s the only way we can attract businesses and visitors back to our city.
Please fund more police!
Kathryn Boole
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From: Leslie Neale <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 10:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Raising Community Garden Fees
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I oppose tripling or even doubling fees for the community garden plots.
Raising rates this high will discourage participation and eventually lead to deteriorating the gardens and program.
Leslie Neale
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From: Elizabeth Lutz <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:09 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Elizabeth Lutz PhD
Subject: Comment on budget Tuesday May 27 (?) Proposed increase in Garden fees in Community Garden Program
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I have been resident Santa Monica since 1995. When I moved here, I put myself on the waitlist for the gardens. My name apparently was lost several times as it was updated to the digitized program with a manager that we currently have.
My circumstances also have changed. Through a violent workplace accident in 2011 I became low income and disabled.
I started helping at the gardens about 10 years ago and it’s been extremely healing for me to be able to participate in the community. For the last few years, I have been the steward of the Garden plot and I have several millennial Santa Monica residences who volunteer and are learning about gardening there.
It’s a priceless community effort. None of us can afford to have any more fees. Many people are on fixed income and I depend upon my garden for food.
The rate rate hike last year was difficult for people and to triple it is simply unaffordable for many of us.
The majority of us are renters. We are already dealing with major cost-of-living and rent increases in our area.
Please don’t raise these Garden rates out of hand. If it’s absolutely necessary then base it on income to try to keep some equity. Gardening something that helps the whole community as opposed to fee for something like tennis courts.
I spend many Saturday morning and Sunday morning, talking to people who come through the garden as tourists or residents who want talk about Santa Monica and local gardening efforts it’s a huge Public relations unsung champion of the best parts of our City. Please don’t make it inaccessible to low fixed income disabled and seniors.
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From: Chris Bessounian <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Proposed increase of Santa Monica Community Garden fees.
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Hello,
I strongly oppose the proposed increase of Santa Monica community garden fees. The proposed increase would effectively triple the cost of maintaining a garden, which I’m sure many gardeners would be unable to afford.
Please reconsider this proposal.
Thanks in advance,
Chris Bessounian
3105622729
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From: Helene Zimmerman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 7:03 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fund more police
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From: Gigi de Pourtales Davis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:19 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
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Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Jonathan Hale <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 10:30 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Hale
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From: Quinn Vaughn <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 10:29 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Quinn Vaughn
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From: Ирина Истомина <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 9:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: Support item 7A
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There is a typo in my prior email.
Please HIRE 5 new SM police officers.
Thank you,
Iryna Sill
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 26, 2025, at 9:38 PM, Ирина Истомина <[email protected]> wrote:
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> I am writing in support of agenda item 7A to fire 5 new Santa Monica police officers. >
> Thank you,
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> Iryna Sill
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From: Ирина Истомина <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 9:38 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support item 7A
EXTERNAL
I am writing in support of agenda item 7A to fire 5 new Santa Monica police officers.
Thank you,
Iryna Sill
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 9:30 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support item 7A
EXTERNAL
I am writing is support of agenda item 7A to fund 5 new SM police officers.
Thank you,
Mike Sill
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From: Mary Beth Woods <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 7:22 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support 7a
EXTERNAL
We decided purely need the additional police!
Please please help our city feel safe
Mary beth woods
Sent from my iPhone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 6:40 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support item 7A
EXTERNAL
Please fund the 5 needed SM police officers.
We need all the support we can get to make SM safer for residents, businesses and tourists! Thanks, SM 30 year resident and homeowner
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From: Colin Warn <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 6:23 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas. It’s this thought leadership from Santa Monica which drove me to call West LA my home.
Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Colin Warn
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 18 Agenda: https://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail Meeting.aspx?ID=1436
The FOSP Board has two requests regarding the proposed budget:
1. Fairview Library -- Our local library has been closed except for self-service 2 days per week since 2019.
Before closure, it had about 80,000 patron visits per year.
Library staff has projected it would require an additional $600,000 to $650,000 to open the Fairview and Ocean Park branch libraries for 2 days per week, and continue the self-service another 2 days.
This small amount of the $480.9 million General Fund expenditures (0.00125 of the total) would complete the re-opening of the branches that was begun in the FY 2023-25 budget and restore service to the 28,000 residents of Ocean Park and Sunset Park.
We request that you fund re-opening our Fairview Branch Library 2 days per week.
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2. Public Safety funding -- In 2024, Measure PKS was approved by 30,409 voters (67% of the vote cast) It was a City Council advisory measure to Measure K, asking whether half of the additional revenues from increasing the city parking facility tax by 8% should be used to protect public safety in Santa Monica.
The FOSP Board supports the funding of 5 additional police officers as described on page 30/353 of the Proposed Biennial Budget digital document, which lists initiatives funded with Measure K revenues.
On 2024 FOSP membership forms, some of our members wrote the following comments for "My greatest concerns are":
1. Crime, safety on our streets, in our parks, inability of City to deal with drug addicts on the streets.
2. Criminals not taken off streets -- random acts of violence committee by drug users
3. Crime. I could walk by myself at night, but not anymore.
4. No street lights (Ocean Park Blvd.) between 10th Street and Euclid avenue. Night times too dark.
5. That it becomes unsafe for my kids.
6. Homeless people around my kids
7. Being safe if chaos starts
8. Homelessness -- very concerning. Creates fear.
9. Safety - closeness of the homeless
10. Strangers with drug problems, i.e., vagrants
11. Vagrancy, blight, petty crime
12. Safety -- public & private residence safety, less crime, more residential crime prevention
13. The homeless -- I fear for them and am afraid of some.
14. Homeless/crime (garage & home broken into multiple times)
15. Crime. We have had our garage broken into.
16. Theft -- Several break-ins to cars on our street (including ours); streets are too dark at night.
17. Safety and blight -- although Sunset Park is so much better than DT and Promenade.
18. The Pavilions Motel on Ocean Park Blvd. & Cloverfield -- the drug activity, which we all feel is bringing down the overall safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
19. Pavilions/Holiday motels
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Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 19 20. Pavilions Motel, crime
21. Crime and the homeless situation which includes cars/campers parked on Marine Street.
22. Crime and parking in my area now.
23. Unhoused people and crime
24. People sleeping in the park
25. Crime, safety & homelessness
26. Preventing crime and break-ins
27. Spillover crime
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An additional 191 members checked off that they were interested in "Crime/Safety/Graffiti"
Again, the FOSP Board supports the funding of 5 additional police officers, as described on page 30/353 of the Proposed Biennial Budget digital document, which lists initiatives funded with Measure K revenues.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 22 On 2024 FOSP membership forms, some of our members wrote the following comments for "My greatest concerns are":
1. Crime, safety on our streets, in our parks, inability of City to deal with drug addicts on the streets.
2. Criminals not taken off streets -- random acts of violence committee by drug users
3. Crime. I could walk by myself at night, but not anymore.
4. No street lights (Ocean Park Blvd.) between 10th Street and Euclid avenue. Night times too dark.
5. That it becomes unsafe for my kids.
6. Homeless people around my kids
7. Being safe if chaos starts
8. Homelessness -- very concerning. Creates fear.
9. Safety - closeness of the homeless
10. Strangers with drug problems, i.e., vagrants
11. Vagrancy, blight, petty crime
12. Safety -- public & private residence safety, less crime, more residential crime prevention
13. The homeless -- I fear for them and am afraid of some.
14. Homeless/crime (garage & home broken into multiple times)
15. Crime. We have had our garage broken into.
16. Theft -- Several break-ins to cars on our street (including ours); streets are too dark at night.
17. Safety and blight -- although Sunset Park is so much better than DT and Promenade.
18. The Pavilions Motel on Ocean Park Blvd. & Cloverfield -- the drug activity, which we all feel is bringing down the overall safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
19. Pavilions/Holiday motels
20. Pavilions Motel, crime
21. Crime and the homeless situation which includes cars/campers parked on Marine Street.
22. Crime and parking in my area now.
23. Unhoused people and crime
24. People sleeping in the park
25. Crime, safety & homelessness
26. Preventing crime and break-ins
27. Spillover crime
28. Neighborhood Watch
29. Neighborhood Watch
30. Security
31. Impinging crime
32. Increasing crime
33. Increase in crime
34. Crime, break-ins
35. Crime, gangs
36. Crime, hate mail
37. Crime & public safety
38. Crime & safety.
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47. Safety, increased crime
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An additional 191 members checked off that they were interested in "Crime/Safety/Graffiti"
Again, the FOSP Board supports the funding of 5 additional police officers, as described on page 30/353 of the Proposed Biennial Budget digital document, which lists initiatives funded with Measure K revenues.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) 28 newsletter and printed materials highlighting program updates, childcare options, and parenting tools; strengthening alignment with SMMUSD, PTAs, and Santa Monica College to ensure a continuum of support from birth through kindergarten; fostering cross-sector collaboration across libraries, health providers, city departments, and nonprofit organizations; using population-level data such as the Early Development Instrument (EDI) and the National Neighborhood Equity Index to guide priorities and inform resource allocation; and promoting culturally responsive, inclusive practices that reflect the diversity of Santa Monica families.
The Task Force has asked for a grant from the We Are Santa Monica Fund but the small amount of money available through that program (along with the uncertainty of whether the Task Force will even get a grant) means that we must ask for the City to step up and reaffirm its commitment to its youngest constituents and their families. The benefits of quality, accessible early childhood care and education are indisputable with study after study showing better educational and social outcomes for youth when it is available.
While the Task Force will continue to do as much substantive work as possible, City support over the next two years will give the Task Force the time to adopt a more independent model that likely includes working with an existing non-profit or establishing an independent non-profit that will be more financially robust and a vital partner for the City. This ultimately would reduce the need for City funds.
The Task Force looks forward to building on its past accomplishments and collaborating with the City to create an even better environment for young children and their families. Please make that possible.
Gleam Davis
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From: JOHN PRINDLE <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 3:19 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
John Prindle
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Mama Bear <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 2:00 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Item 7A
EXTERNAL
I am a citizen of Santa Monica and I support Item 7A.
We need more police presence in our already ruined city.
Thank you.
Anna Alexis.
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From: Shari Phillips <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 11:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Item 7A
EXTERNAL
Dear SM City Council,
Please support the hiring of 5 new Santa Monica police officers by supporting Item 7A. We all want to see our crime rates reduced and the presence of more police officers will help. Especially with the influx of more citizens as we build more housing, the police infrastructure needs beefing up.
Thanks,
Shari Phillips
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From: Bryan Scott <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 10:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Item 7A
EXTERNAL
Please support item 7A
Sent from my iPhone
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From: wendie olshan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 10:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support Item 7A -
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Please Support Item 7 A - we need more police!
Our public safety is a priority.
W. Olshan
50 yr resident of SM.
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From: Carol Dickinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 9:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 7A-Support Funding of More Police Officers
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Council Members,
Please fund more police officers. We desperately need them on the streets and in our neighborhoods. Too much petty and dangerous crimes are taking place. Tourism will increase if tourists feel that Santa Monica is a safe city to visit. Please support 7A.
Sincerely,
Carol Dickinson
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From: Valerie Hiss <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 9:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I support Item 7A!
EXTERNAL
I support Item 7A ! We desperately need more help on the streets! Sincerely,
Valerie Jean Hiss
310-600-0255
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From: Janet Carter <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:28 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems; [email protected] Subject: Support Santa Monica Forward's 2025 Budget Recommendations (7A)
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete and City Councilmembers,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support the budget recommendations submitted by Santa Monica Forward and urge you to adopt them in the final FY 2025–2027 budget.
Measure K was passed to support public safety and safer streets—not to backfill general expenses. Please use these funds as voters intended by prioritizing smart, effective programs like automated bike lane enforcement, enhanced mobility safety, and expanded lighting in high-need areas.
I also urge you to freeze vacant positions and require a zero-based budgeting review for any future hiring. Every role should be tied to current city priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Transparency and accountability are more important than ever. Please:
-Post the full draft line-item budget in Excel format by May 30 -Share data on remote staffing and presence -Focus new spending on programs that benefit the community directly Let’s build a Santa Monica that is safer, more efficient, and more prepared for the future.
Thank you for your leadership.
Sincerely,
Janet D Carter
2803 Kansas Ave
Santa Monica CA 99404
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 893 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Subject: FY 2025–27 Budget Recommendations: Aligning Measure K with Voter Intent and Building Fiscal Resilience
Dear Mayor Negrete and Councilmembers,
Thank you for your work navigating a difficult fiscal landscape while continuing to support essential public services. As you finalize the FY 2025–2027 budget, we urge you to consider a set of recommendations that will help Santa Monica remain financially resilient, responsive to its residents, and faithful to the commitments made through Measure K.
Santa Monica Forward represents newer and younger residents who believe this city’s best days are still ahead. To get there, we must govern with both discipline and vision.
1. Use Measure K as Voters Intended
Measure K was passed with a clear directive: support public safety and safe streets. Its funds should be directed toward initiatives that visibly and measurably deliver on that promise. We urge you to prioritize programs like automated bike lane enforcement and mobility safety projects that improve outcomes for everyone who moves through our city.
At the same time, the City should avoid using Measure K as a general-purpose backfill.
The Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Program is an essential Measure K expenditure, as it will generate much-needed revenues and allow the police Police Department to perform its duties at a reduced cost.
Projects with minimal safety impact—such as Z-gate modifications—should be reconsidered unless they are part of a broader, coordinated redesign with responsible state agencies.
2. Restructure Staffing Through Strategic Reform
We recommend a citywide freeze on vacant positions and a requirement that any new or restored position be evaluated through a zero-based budgeting process. Every role should be clearly tied to present-day priorities and approved by the incoming City Manager.
Additionally, Santa Monica’s public servants should experience the city the way residents, workers, and visitors do. Presence in the community enhances service delivery and Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 894 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) responsiveness. We ask the city to bring transparency to remote roles to understand the percentage of time employees in each bargaining group and department are earning compensation without being physically present in the City.
These changes can be accomplished without layoffs. They would modernize the City’s workforce structure through natural attrition and better align staffing with our shared goals.
3. Invest in Effective Public Safety Outcomes
Measure K allows the city to maintain the current level of staffing at 232 officers and provides funding for force multipliers like Public Service Officers in Downtown Santa Monica and an expanded drone program that can be staffed by the current level of officers. Measure K also allows the city to invest more in restoring street lighting, a proven effective public safety measure. This will make the city safer within the constraints of the city’s current structural budget deficits.
4. Pursue Sensible Revenue Adjustments
The City should consider modest revenue enhancements such as adjusting parking and permit pricing, and reviewing vehicle replacement cycles and capital expenditures that may no longer reflect urgent needs. These adjustments can ease pressure on reserves without affecting core services.
5. Focus New Spending on Community Impact
Where new investments are made, they should deliver clear and visible community benefit. We support focused spending on:
● Expanding the presence of Public Services Officers in parks and commercial areas ● Enhancing street safety through signal upgrades and mobility improvements ● Supporting youth and early childhood initiatives
● Strengthening local business districts and community activation
6. Commit to Budget Transparency
The City’s ongoing budget deficit will affect existing programs, such as funding to Santa Monica Schools for weekend playground access. Those who rely on these programs will expect increased transparency in the budgeting process to understand the city’s fiscal trade-offs. To promote civic engagement and accountability, we request that the full line-item draft budget be posted in downloadable Excel format on the City’s website no later than May 30, 2025 and a full line-item adopted budget posted no later than July 15, 2025.
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Packet Pg. 895 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) This moment is an opportunity—not just to preserve what we have, but to strengthen the foundation for the Santa Monica we want to become. We urge you to move forward with discipline, clarity, and a focus on the long-term health of our city.
Sincerely,
Brad Ewing and Carl Hansen
on behalf of Santa Monica Forward
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From: Kathryn Boole <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2025 8:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: PLEASE FUND MORE SMPD OFFICERS
EXTERNAL
We need more police in Santa Monica to keep our streets safe for residents.
It’s the only way we can attract businesses and visitors back to our city.
Please fund more police!
Kathryn Boole
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From: Leslie Neale <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 10:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Raising Community Garden Fees
EXTERNAL
I oppose tripling or even doubling fees for the community garden plots.
Raising rates this high will discourage participation and eventually lead to deteriorating the gardens and program.
Leslie Neale
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From: Elizabeth Lutz <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:09 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Elizabeth Lutz PhD
Subject: Comment on budget Tuesday May 27 (?) Proposed increase in Garden fees in Community Garden Program
EXTERNAL
I have been resident Santa Monica since 1995. When I moved here, I put myself on the waitlist for the gardens. My name apparently was lost several times as it was updated to the digitized program with a manager that we currently have.
My circumstances also have changed. Through a violent workplace accident in 2011 I became low income and disabled.
I started helping at the gardens about 10 years ago and it’s been extremely healing for me to be able to participate in the community. For the last few years, I have been the steward of the Garden plot and I have several millennial Santa Monica residences who volunteer and are learning about gardening there.
It’s a priceless community effort. None of us can afford to have any more fees. Many people are on fixed income and I depend upon my garden for food.
The rate rate hike last year was difficult for people and to triple it is simply unaffordable for many of us.
The majority of us are renters. We are already dealing with major cost-of-living and rent increases in our area.
Please don’t raise these Garden rates out of hand. If it’s absolutely necessary then base it on income to try to keep some equity. Gardening something that helps the whole community as opposed to fee for something like tennis courts.
I spend many Saturday morning and Sunday morning, talking to people who come through the garden as tourists or residents who want talk about Santa Monica and local gardening efforts it’s a huge Public relations unsung champion of the best parts of our City. Please don’t make it inaccessible to low fixed income disabled and seniors.
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From: Chris Bessounian <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Proposed increase of Santa Monica Community Garden fees.
EXTERNAL
Hello,
I strongly oppose the proposed increase of Santa Monica community garden fees. The proposed increase would effectively triple the cost of maintaining a garden, which I’m sure many gardeners would be unable to afford.
Please reconsider this proposal.
Thanks in advance,
Chris Bessounian
3105622729
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Packet Pg. 905 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 4] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) Enact the following adjustments to the overall budget:
● Freeze all currently vacant positions in the city
○ Exempt all vacant sworn-officer positions in PD and FD ○ Exempt new FTEs proposed as part of the city’s budget reduction and new revenue generating initiatives, new FTEs funded through Measure K, and net-zero staffing adjustments in the proposed biennial budget ○ Adopt a zero-based budgeting approach, in which vacancies deemed vital to health and safety or core to basic functioning may be approved by the City Manager and submitted for City Council approval in the final 2025-2026 budget and on an ongoing basis
● Amend the PD budget to create a line item that includes funding for the 9 currently vacant sworn positions and all sworn officer overtime
○ Additional sworn positions beyond the currently approved 232 may be filled using funds from this line item.
○ Council approval shall be required to add or transfer funds to this line item or purpose
● Raise the annual price of Residential and Visitor Parking Permits – from $23 to $40 for 1st Residential, $28 to $50 for 2nd Residential, $46 to $92 for a 3rd Residential, and $72 to $144 for 4th+ Residential, and $35 to $70 for Visitor (Max 2). Grant exemptions to applicants who complete a Hardship Waiver.
○ Utilize 25% of new revenues generated from this increase to reimburse the Housing Trust Fund for the next 4 years
○ Allocate $25k annually to the Early Childhood Taskforce Enact the following adjustments to Measure K:
● Remove proposed 5 additional sworn SMPD FTE positions ● Allocate $500k annually for 4 additional Public Services Officer FTEs to augment safety and address quality-of-life issues in the city’s downtown business district and parks ● Allocate $650k annually to Advanced Provider Unit program to improve services for persons experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. ● Fund equipment and subscription costs for proactive security monitoring solutions for Library, Miles Playhouse and Camera Obscura, as well as additional equipment funds necessary to expand Drone as a First Responder Program (DFR) Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 906 Attachment: Motion Submitted by CM Zwick [Revision 1] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) ○ Direct Chief of Police to designate 2 of 9 vacant FTE sworn positions in SMPD to operationalize expansion of DFR program
● Fund the city-operated Ambulance Operator (AO) Program, proactive streetlight repair program, no right on red signage, Safe Neighborhood Streets Program, and Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) revenue replacement as recommended in the budget ● Replace proposed Z Gate capital improvement project with funding for Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Program to increase public safety and raise additional revenues ● Add parking meters on Neilson Way to increase public safety and raise additional revenues
● Fund revenue-positive expansion of the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system with General Fund (GF) Non-Restricted Reserve Balance in lieu of Measure K ● Allocate $1.5 million ($200k above proposed $1.3 million) to preserve overtime for Special Deployments in the Police Department
● Allocate $708k to fill 1 vacant custodian position and keep funding for custodial services impacting restroom maintenance at the Beach, Pier and City Parks and $369k to continue to fund 3 Vacant Positions - Assistant Planner, Code Enforcement Officer, and Combination Building Inspector - as recommended in the budget Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 907 Attachment: Motion Submitted by CM Zwick [Revision 1] (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 CIP Budget) City Council – May 27, 2025
FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget Study Session
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Packet Pg. 908 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and May 27, 2025
Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial
Operating Budget and second
year of the Biennial CIP Budget
Fall 2025
Staff reports on FY 2024-25
year-end budget performance
May 2026
Proposed FY 2026-27
Operating Budget and FY
2026-28 Biennial CIP Budget
presented to City Council
January-February 2025
Community Engagement for the
FY 2025-27 Biennial Operating
Budget and priorities
March 8, 2025
Council Priority setting for the
FY 2025-27 Biennial
Operating Budget and staff
reports on FY 2024-25
midyear budget
performance and updated
forecast
June 24, 2025
Public Hearing and adoption
of the firstyear of the Biennial
Operating Budget and
second year of the Biennial
CIP Budget
Winter 2026
Staff reports on midyear
budget performance,
updated forecast, proposes
adjustments
June 2026
Public Hearing and
Adoption of the 2nd
year of the Biennial
Operating Budget
and 1st year of the
Biennial CIP Budget
Fiscal Year 2025-27 Budget Process
2 Now
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1. Financial Status Update & Budget Overview
2. Department Workplans & Performance Metrics
3. Implementing Council Priorities
4. Measure K Investments
5. Other Business
6. Council Questions
3 Agenda – Budget Study Session
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Packet Pg. 910 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE:
Challenges
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Packet Pg. 911 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE:
Reliance on visitor, retail, tourism, and hospitality sectors 5 46% of General Fund
revenues come from:
• TOT
• sales tax, and
• parking-related
revenues
(including parking
facility taxes)
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Packet Pg. 912 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE:
Key General Fund Revenues Continue to Trend Low at Q3
6 FY 2024-25 Revised Budget $75.3 million FY 2024-25 Revised Budget $70.0 million Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 913 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE:
Sales Tax – Comparison by Major Industry Groups
7 Calendar Year 2024 to 2023
(Sales Tax only, not including TUT)
• All major business
sectors down – driving
uncertainty
• City’s focus on
economic development
will help
• In FY 2025-26 Sales
Taxes & Transaction
and Use Taxes make up
approximately 16% of
total General Fund
revenues
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Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and March 2025
Use of $60.8 million in one-
time funds from assigned
fund balance ($33.2
million) and working
capital reserves ($27.6
million) required to
balance General Fund.
*This does not account for
full impact of labor
agreements now under
negotiation.
8 FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE:
General Fund
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Strategies to Cap Growth
9 ACTIONS INCORPORATED IN THE FORECAST
Cap budget growth by $2.6 million in FY 2025-26 and $3.8 million in FY 2026-27 • $1.2 million by keeping supplies and expense budgets flat for 2025-26 • An additional $1.2 million is saved in the second year, bringing the total savings to $2.4 million by FY 2026–27
• $1.4 million annually from vacancy savings rate increase from 1% to 1.5% for all departments
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO FUND MEASURE K INITIATIVES
• $2.6 million in new revenue generation opportunities
• $2.0 million in additional cost saving opportunities
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Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 10 • Events - Beach & Pier activation
• City venue rentals & short-term leases
Community Programs
• Compliance audits for self-reported taxes
• New parking meters on Ocean Park
• Greater community garden cost recovery
Operations
• Ambulance Operator
Program pilot
• Fire education partnership
with East LA College
• Greater State mutual aid
deployment cost recovery
• License plate recognition
technologies in city parking
structures
Public Safety
FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE: General Fund
Enhancing Revenues - $2.6 million in 25-26
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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 11 • Misc. savings – i.e.:
telephone, food, printing,
office supplies, training,
conferences costs
• Credit card processing
expenses
• Enterprise fund offset
staffing costs for internal
services
• Police overtime
Operational Savings
• Neighborhood Grant Program
• Consulting services in HR
• Data platform infrastructure
• Custodial services at PSF (one-year)
• Weekend trash service at two parks
• Parks sports field fertilization
• Passport Services
Programmatic Reductions
FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE: General Fund
Reducing Costs - $2.0 million in 25-26
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Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 12 Net of reimbursements and transfers between funds
BUDGET OVERVIEW:
FY 2025-27 Proposed Budget
FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget
• Relatively level with FY 2024-25
General Fund - $480.9 million,
including reimbursements and
transfers
FY 2026-27 Budget Plan
• 4.5% increase over FY 2025-26,
primarily in Capital expenses
General Fund - $495.8 million ,
including reimbursements and
transfers
Total $789.9 Total $825.5
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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 13 FY 2025-26 FTE change as
compared to FY 2024-25
• +10.5 Permanent
• +0.2 As-needed
• Total citywide positions
are still 162.6 FTEs short of
pre-pandemic levels -
mostly in General Fund
BUDGET OVERVIEW:
FY 2025-27 Proposed Budget
2,297.9
1,877.2
2,121.6
2,135.3
- 500.0 1,000.0 1,500.0 2,000.0 2,500.0
Citywide Staffing Over Time
FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget
FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget
FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget
FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget
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Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-27 PROPOSED BUDGET:
Targeted Enhancements(before Measure K recommendations) 14 • Promote economic
development through events
and activations
• Advance road safety
• Net zero staffing changes for
operational efficiencies and
service enhancement
• Salary adjustments based on
compensation studies
General Fund
Total $116,081 *
• Airport operations & real estate
management
• Expand Beach House events &
cultural offerings
• Improve transportation services
& operations
• Support for housing participants
• Funds for increasing operating
costs
Other Funds
Total $3,514,322
* Funded by new revenues or by reallocating funds within department budgets.
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Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and BUDGET OVERVIEW:
FY 2025-27 – General Fund
Where does the money come from? Where does the money go? Capital
Improvements
3.2%
Community
Development
4.2%
Housing &
Community
Services
7.3%
Internal Services
13.9%
Library
2.4%
Mobility &
Parking
5.7%
Non-Departmental
12.0%
Public Safety
(Fire/Police)
38.8%
Public
Works
12.5%
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Fines / Licenses
/ Permits
10.7%
Investments /
Rents
2.8%
Charges for
Services
12.3%
All Other
1.1%
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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and TOTAL REVISED BUDGET: $108.5 MILLION (including internal transfers) Non-General Funds
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
FY 2025-26 Proposed CIP Budget
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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 300 Projects on Department Workplans
• Involve significant department
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• Require Council approval and/or
direction
• Come out of a Council 16 Item
• Advance a budget priority
• Involve a significant public impact
• Affect most or all staff
• Do NOT include full list of CIP projects
and smaller scale projects
95 Performance Metrics
• Track the services provided every day
• Measure year over year trends on
operational performance
• Provide foundation for dashboards and
reporting
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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Update on 16 Items
• Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Expansion
• Renter’s Protections:
• Right to Counsel Expansion
• Flexible Financial Assistance Program
• Rent Registry for non-rent-controlled units
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Affordable, Livable, and Secure Housing for All
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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 2025-2027 Workplan Items
• Implement Homelessness Strategic Plan
• Establish New Renters Protections
• Expand Right to Counsel
• Launch Flexible Financial Assistance Program
• Advance Behavioral Health Strategy for youth and crisis services for adults • Develop City-owned sites in compliance with Housing Element • Rent Registry for non-rent-controlled units
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Affordable, Livable, and Secure Housing for All
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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Update on 16 Items
• Self Certification Pilot Program - Framework developed, Commercial TI roll out August 2025 coupled with process improvements for plan reviews • SM Place Digital Signage Pilot Program: awaiting go ahead from current Santa Monica Place owners
• Banner Program: staff developing recommendations, anticipated Council return date of Q3 2025
• Events Policy: updates to Site Guidelines, Events AI & Muni Code (July 2023 – present) • Events Venues: staff have expanded community access to city parks, fields, open spaces and open streets for major community events
• Develop a plan to bring large music festivals and multi-day events to Santa Monica Pier – Work initiated to develop a comprehensive plan for hosting events on the beach and pier, including larger music events and activations
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Economic Opportunity and Growth
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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 2025-2027 Workplan Items
• Film Permit Process and Policies
• Digital Signage Development Agreements for Third Street Promenade • Monitor and report on Entertainment Zones
• Economic Growth Campaign
• Naming rights, sponsorships, and licensing opportunities • Make Zoning Ordinance Changes permanent: Cannabis, Downtown • Creation of new Beach Event Zone on southside of Santa Monica Pier • Implementation of new centralized land use management system • Outreach to host elements associated with LA28
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Economic Opportunity and Growth
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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Update on 16 Items - Police
• Women in Policing Initiative
• 25% of officers hired in past 5 years and 15% of current sworn staff are women. Targeted outreach includes female-led story telling, dedicated website and social media content, and recruitment events
• Traffic Enforcement and Dangerous Driving
• Launched traffic safety effort in Feb 2025 with a dedicated traffic car on daily patrol (1,819 stops and 358 citations issued). No fatal collisions occurred in Q1. • Traffic Enforcement unit held 14 operations and issued over 500 citations, with weekly reports to City Manager
• SkillBridge
• SMPD is in contact with DoD and plans to apply during the next federal enrollment window (Oct. 1-Dec. 1).
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets & Safe Neighborhoods
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Packet Pg. 929 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 2025-2027 Workplan Items – Police
• Homeless Liaison Program
• Calls/Encampments/Mental Health Evaluations
• Downtown Patrol and Engagement
• Reduce crimes against Property/Persons specifically in the Downtown • Police Patrol
• Maintain low average response times to priority 1 & priority 2 calls • Recruitment and Background Investigations
• Decrease the amount of time taken to complete background investigations COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets & Safe Neighborhoods
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Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Update on 16 Items - Fire/CDD:
• Align City’s high-rise definition with State - work underway, next update adoption of California Building Code (Nov. 2025)
• Single stairwell multifamily unit residential buildings – Participating in state’s Single Stair Task Group, plan is to align with forthcoming State code updates COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets & Safe Neighborhoods - Safety
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Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Fire Department FY 2025-27 Key Workplan Items
• Ambulance Operator Pilot Program
• Advanced Provider Unit
• Care Management Program (Wise & Healthy Aging)
• Apparatus Replacement Plan and Fire Facilities Master Plan • Mental Health and Wellness Program
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets & Safe Neighborhoods - Safety
25 Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 932 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods - DOT
26 Update on Council 16 Items
• Bike Lane Safety
• Concrete-protected bike lane network in progress across the City • Automated enforcement solution piloted; aiming to implement in FY25-26 • Neilson Way Speed Mitigation
• Speed limit reduced to 25mph, viable speed reducing treatments implemented • Grant-funded improvements forthcoming (construction 2027) • Vision Zero/Road Safety Improvements
• All 8 components complete with exception of stop sign warrant criteria (3-6 months) • Curbside Management
• Developing smart curb solutions procurement (releasing summer 2025) • Short-term parking/loading spaces being added in Downtown SM (summer 2025) Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 933 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Key FY2025-27 Workplan Items
• Safer Multi-modal Streets Projects
• Brighter Blue - BBB Service Expansion and Improvements • Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) Program
• Parking Structure License Plate Recognition Expansion COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods - DOT
27 • Bergamot Area Projects • Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study • East Pico Blvd. Safety Study • Six Schools Pedestrian Improvements • Broadway & Colorado Protected Bike Lanes • Wilshire Safety Implementation – Phase 2 Item 7-A
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Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and MEASURE K:
Public Safety
28 • Expand Homeless Liaison
Program (HLP)
• Expand Drone as a First
Responder Program (DFR)
• Proactive Security Monitoring
solution at Library, Miles
Playhouse and Camera Obscura
• Expand Traffic Enforcement
• Ambulance Operator Program
Pilot
Police & Fire Resources
• Ongoing funding for the
Therapeutic Transport Team
(TTT) in FY 2027-28
Behavioral Health
• Ongoing funding for copper wire
replacement & streetlight
maintenance
Infrastructure
Improvements
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Packet Pg. 935 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and MEASURE K:
Safety For All Modes Of Movement
29 • Neighborhood traffic
calming & transformational
projects along major
corridors
• Reconfigure Z-gates on the
Expo Bike Path
• Traffic and mobility staff to
advance these projects
Infrastructure
Improvements
• Resume ”Safe Routes to School” and
“Safe Routes for Seniors” programming
Community Outreach
• License plate reading technologies in
city parking structures
• “No right on red” restrictions at scramble
crosswalks in the Downtown district
Promote Public Safety
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Packet Pg. 936 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and • Piloted in 2018, fully implemented in 2020, last updated in 2023 • 40% staff eligible; 30% participate
• Average is 2 telework days per week
Hybrid Work
30 City Telework? Policy
Beverly Hills Yes Hybrid (up to 3 days/week)
Culver City Yes Hybrid
El Segundo No N/A
Glendale Yes Hybrid (up to 1 day/week)
Manhattan Beach Yes Hybrid
Pasadena Yes Hybrid (up to 2 days/week)
Santa Monica Yes Hybrid (up to 3 days/week)
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Packet Pg. 937 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Opportunities to reallocate existing Council travel budget to address increasing costs and commitments
• Alternative 1 – redistribute funds with greater allowance for Mayor • Alternative 2 – redistribute funds with greater allowance for Mayor and set aside funds for required travel for councilmember representatives
Council Travel Funds
31 Current Alt 1 Alt 2
Mayor $8,688 $13,939 $13,939
Councilmember (6) $8,688 $7,789 $7,123
Assigned Travel – ICA Winter $0 $0 $1,500
Assigned Travel – ICA Summer $1,500
Assigned Travel – Cal Cities $1,000
Total $60,676 $60,676 $60,676
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Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and 32 Council Questions, Discussion & Direction
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Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and Recommended Actions – Tonight
1. Receive Update to the Five Year Forecast
2. Provide Direction on FY 2025-27 Proposed Biennial Budget
3. Provide Direction on Proposed changes to Fees and Fines
4. Provide Direction on Council Travel Funds policy
5. Direct Staff to Set Budget Adoption Hearing for June 24, 2025 Public Hearing – June 24th
• Adoption of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget, including Measure K • Allocation of Council discretionary funds
33 Next Steps
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Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6650 : Proposed FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget and City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Dana Brown, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Department Subject: Appointment of City Manager and Authorization to Execute Agreement Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the actions are not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Appoint Oliver C. Chi as City Manager commencing July 14, 2025;
3. Approve the employment agreement with Oliver C. Chi for his services as City Manager, beginning effective July 14, 2025; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to sign the employment agreement on behalf of the City.
Executive Summary
On May 27, 2025, Council will consider the appointment of Oliver C. Chi to the position of City Manager. Mr. Chi’s employment with the City is anticipated to commence as of July 14, 2025, under terms and conditions set forth in a negotiated employment agreement.
Discussion
On January 21, 2025, Council appointed Elaine Polachek to serve as Interim City Manager, following the departure of David White and continuing until completion of the pending recruitment and hiring of a permanent City Manager. That recruitment has now been completed, and on May 27, 2025, Council will consider the appointment of Oliver Chi to serve as City Manager, beginning effective July 14, 2025.
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An employment agreement has been negotiated with Mr. Chi for his service as City Manager, commencing July 14, 2025. Mr. Chi served as the City Manager for the City of Irvine since 2021; prior to that, Mr. Chi held a variety of public sector management and staff positions with the cities of Huntington Beach, Monrovia, Barstow, Rosemead, Claremont, and Arcadia. Mr. Chi also previously worked for a member of the California State Legislature.
A copy of the employment agreement is attached as Attachment A. This employment agreement sets out the full terms of the compensation and benefits to be provided to Mr.
Chi. The agreement is for at-will employment, including a pre-negotiated separation agreement in the event of mutual separation or termination without cause. The main terms of the employment agreement include, in summary: (1) the City will pay Mr. Chi an annual salary of $410,604; (2) the City will reimburse Mr. Chi for moving and relocation expenses up to $5,000; (3) the City will provide Mr. Chi with up to 12 months of temporary rental assistance, at the rate of $5,000 per month, for a maximum of $60,000 in total, while Mr. Chi transitions to a permanent residence in Santa Monica; (4) the City will make available to Mr. Chi a home loan not to exceed $2 million on terms set out in the employment agreement; (5) Mr. Chi will receive CalPERS retirement benefits as determined by CalPERS; (6) Mr. Chi will receive other benefits in accordance with the Executive Pay Plan, subject to any modifications set out in the employment agreement; and (7) Mr. Chi will be entitled to 9 months’ severance pay should his employment be terminated by the City Council under conditions specified in the employment agreement.
Because Mr. Chi will be serving as a “local agency executive” as defined in Government Code Section 3511.1(d), California law requires that Mr. Chi’s compensation and benefits be approved at a regular meeting, with an oral summary provided before final action is taken. (Gov Code §§54953 subd. (c)(3), 54956, subd. (b).) Environmental Review
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Pursuant to CEQA Section 21065, the employment agreement for Mr. Chi’s service does not meet the definition of a “project” subject to CEQA as it will not “cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment”. Additionally, per Section 15378(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, a “project” does not include administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Therefore, the employment agreement is not subject to CEQA. Additionally, the agreement is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The agreement is administrative in nature. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the agreement would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is exempt from CEQA.
Fiscal Impacts
Salary and benefits for the City Manager position are included in the FY 2025-26 Budget.
Prepared By: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. CM Employment Agreement 052825
B. Written Comments
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1 CITY OF SANTA MONICA
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement, entered into as of May 28, 2025 (“Execution Date”), and effective as of July 14, 2025 (“Employment Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a California municipal corporation (the “City”), and Oliver C. Chi (“Employee”), is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On May 27, 2025, the Santa Monica City Council appointed Employee to the position of City Manager of the City of Santa Monica effective as of July 14, 2025.
B. The City and Employee wish to enter into an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of Employee’s employment as the City Manager of the City of Santa Monica.
C. The City Council and Employee both prefer that Employee, during his employment as City Manager, live within Santa Monica.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Employee agree as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Salary.
1.1 Commencing as of the Employment Date, City agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of $410,604.00, as established in the City’s Salary Schedule in effect as of that date for the position of City Manager, and payable in installments in the same manner and at the same time as other City employees are paid.
1.2 In July of each year, commencing in July 2026, Employee’s annual base salary shall be automatically adjusted in the same percentage as any salary increase that may be granted to participants in the Executive Pay Plan (“EPP”) for that fiscal year.
2. Performance Evaluations. The City Council will complete formal performance evaluations of Employee’s performance in the position of City Manager as follows: (a) an initial evaluation after completion of the first 6 months of employment; (b) a second evaluation after completion of the first 12 months of employment; and (c) thereafter, an annual evaluation after completion of every 12 months of employment. Prior to the commencement of each annual evaluation period, Employee and the City Council will meet and jointly define goals, performance objectives, and measurable metrics for the evaluation period that they determine appropriate for the attainment of the City Council’s policy objectives and establish the relative priority among the various goals and performance objectives. The goals and performance objectives shall be defined in such a way that they are generally obtainable within time limits established by Employee and the City Council, in accordance with the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriations approved by the City Council. In addition to the annual performance evaluation, Employee may request additional performance evaluations, and the City Council in its discretion may conduct, whether at the request of Employee or on City Council’s own accord, additional performance evaluations. Upon mutual agreement, an annual performance evaluation shall be performed with the assistance of a mutually selected, third-party facilitator.
3. Benefits.
3.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Employee shall have those benefits and privileges of employment provided to participants of the Executive Pay Plan, as may be amended from time to time. To the extent that provisions in this Agreement
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Packet Pg. 944 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 2 differ from provisions in the Executive Pay Plan, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
3.2 The accrual, use, and cash-out or payoff of vacation and sick leave shall be as set forth in the Executive Pay Plan, except that, commencing as of the Employment Date: (a) Employee’s vacation accrual rate shall be at the highest level set forth in the Executive Pay Plan; (b) Employee’s sick leave payoff rate shall be in accordance with the schedule set forth for EPP participants with 10 or more years of service; and (c) Employee shall have a starting accrual bank of 21 days of vacation leave and 14 days of sick leave.
3.3 Employee’s retirement benefits pursuant to City’s contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) shall be as set forth in Section G.2 of the Executive Pay Plan, that is, the 2%@55 benefit formula. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee acknowledges that the CalPERS retirement formula applicable to Employee in the position of City Manager and the appropriate category of CalPERS membership shall be finally determined by CalPERS.
3.4 City shall provide Employee with the use of a City-paid cellular phone and a Cityowned laptop computer for use in conducting City business. Use of the cellular phone and laptop computer shall be in accordance with City policies regarding employee access and use of computer networks and employee access of City telecommunications equipment as set forth in City Administrative Instruction Nos. II4-10 and II-4-11, as may be amended from time to time.
3.5 City shall pay professional dues and subscriptions on behalf of Employee for Employee’s continued participation in, and shall pay travel and meeting expenses consistent with City policies for, attendance at meetings of, national, state, or local associations and organizations relating to municipal government, such as the International City/County Management Association and the League of California Cities, as reasonably necessary to ensure that Employee maintains connections and continued professional growth that will benefit City in Employee’s performance of his job duties as City Manager.
3.6 On July 1 of each year that Employee is employed with the City in the position of City Manager, City shall contribute $15,000 to a deferred compensation plan maintained under Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on Employee’s behalf.
3.7 City shall pay to Employee an educational incentive in the amount of $230.77 biweekly.
4. Relocation and Temporary Rental Housing Allowance.
4.1 City shall reimburse Employee for moving and relocation expenses up to $5,000, based on Employee’s submission of actual invoices and paid receipts.
4.2 City shall provide Employee with a monthly allowance for temporary rental housing for up to 12 months during the time on and after the Employment Date in which Employee is living in temporary rental housing in Santa Monica (or within 3 miles of the Santa Monica city boundaries, if Employee is not able to obtain temporary rental housing within Santa Monica city limits) before moving into a permanent residence, whether rented or owned, in Santa Monica. The allowance will be up to $5,000 per month, not to exceed $60,000 in total over 12 months, based on Employee’s
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Packet Pg. 945 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 3 submission of documentation of the rental amounts. The temporary rental housing allowance shall commence as of the date, on or after the Employment Date, on which Employee begins residing in temporary rental housing in or within 3 miles of Santa Monica, and shall be paid as part of Employee’s regular bi-weekly paycheck, subject to applicable tax withholdings, for each month thereafter in which Employee remains in temporary rental housing, terminating after the earlier of 12 months or the month in which Employee moves into a permanent residence in Santa Monica, whether rented or owned.
5. Home Ownership Option.
5.1 City shall make a home loan available to Employee at a fixed interest rate of 3.50 percent to purchase a home in the City of Santa Monica as Employee’s primary residence.
5.2 The loan shall be made on terms standard for residential real estate loans. The term of the loan shall be no less than 15 years and no more than 30 years. Payment options shall include “interest only” and “principal plus interest.” The loan will be secured by the real estate in the manner customary for residential loans.
5.3 The loan shall not exceed $2 million, and Employee agrees to provide a down payment of at least ten percent of the purchase price of the home.
5.4 Employee shall be responsible for property taxes and insurance. City shall be named as an insured on such insurance.
5.5 Within two years of the date on which Employee’s employment by City in the position of City Manager ends, whether as the result of resignation, termination, separation, or for any other reason, Employee shall buy out the loan from the City by paying off all outstanding principal and interest.
6. Severance Pay and Severance Benefits.
6.1 Employee’s employment with City in the position of City Manager is at-will and may be terminated at the discretion of the City Council in accordance with the procedures set forth in City Charter Section 700. In the event of such a termination of Employee’s employment, without cause, or upon Employee’s separation from employment by mutual agreement documented in writing between City and Employee (a mutually agreed upon form of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A), City shall pay to Employee severance pay in an amount equal to nine months of Employee’s base bi-weekly salary, such payment to be made within 30 days of Employee’s termination or separation from employment. Severance pay shall not be required pursuant to this paragraph, and Employee shall not be entitled to any severance pay, if: (a) Employee resigns or retires; (b) Employee’s termination from the position of City Manager was the result of good cause as defined below; (c) Employee’s termination was the result of a conviction under Section 6.3 below; or (d) Employee transfers from the position of City Manager to any other position in City employment. For purposes of this Agreement, good cause is defined only as follows: (1) conviction of Employee, whether by verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere, of any crime of moral turpitude; (2) willful misconduct by Employee; or (3) proven failure of Employee to observe or perform any of the job duties and responsibilities of City Manager, if that failure continues for a period of 30 calendar days from the date of Employee’s receipt
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Packet Pg. 946 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 4 of written notice from the City Council specifying the acts or omissions deemed to constitute that failure.
6.2 As of the date on which Employee is no longer employed by City as its City Manager, unless Employee remains employed by City in another position, Employee shall be paid all eligible accrued benefits under this Agreement.
6.3 If Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position as City Manager, all of the following shall apply: (l) if Employee is provided with administrative leave pay pending an investigation, Employee shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid; (2) if City pays for the criminal legal defense of Employee (which would be in its sole discretion, as it is generally not obligated to pay for a criminal defense), Employee shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid; and (3) any severance pay pursuant to Section 6.1 above that Employee may have already received from City shall be fully reimbursed to City. For purposes of this Section, abuse of office or position means either: (1) an abuse of public authority, including waste, fraud, or violation of the law under color of authority; or (2) a crime against public justice.
7. Exempt Employee. As City Manager, Employee will be an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act, will work during normal business hours of City, and will devote whatever time is necessary to accomplish the work of his position without eligibility to accrue compensatory time or to be paid overtime compensation. As a result, Employee will not have to account for his work time on an hourly basis and will only need to account for each full day of absence that occurs on a regularly scheduled workday.
8. Notice of Resignation. If Employee decides to resign from employment by City in the position of City Manager, Employee will provide the City Council with at least 60 days’ advance written notice.
9. Duration of Agreement. Following Employee’s commencement of employment as the City Manager on the Employment Date, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by mutual agreement or by either party.
10. Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties. Any preliminary negotiations and agreements of any kind or nature are merged into this Agreement. No oral agreement or implied covenant may be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by City and Employee and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
11. No Presumption Against Any Party. This Agreement is the product of the efforts of all parties, and the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed or interpreted for or against any party solely on the grounds that the party proposed or drafted a particular clause.
12. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California, without regard to any choice of law provisions, will govern this Agreement.
13. Venue and Jurisdiction. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement may only be brought in either the United States District Court, Central District of California, or the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District, as appropriate. The parties agree that venue exists in either court, and each party expressly waives any right to transfer to another venue.
The parties further agree that either court will have personal jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement.
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Packet Pg. 947 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 5 14. Severability. If any part, term, or provision of this Agreement is declared or determined by a court to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms, or provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable part, term, or provision shall either be deemed modified in such manner as to render such part, term, or provision legal, valid, and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, or shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.
15. Waiver of Breach. A non-breaching party may waive the breach of any provision of this Agreement only by executing a writing. Waiver of any breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
16. Indemnification. To the full extent of the law as provided by the California Government Claims Act (Gov. Code §§810 et seq.), City shall defend and indemnify Employee against any claim or action filed against Employee for injury or loss arising out of an act or omission occurring with the scope of Employee’s duties on the City’s behalf for the period of Employee’s employment as the City Manager, subject to the limitations of the California Government Claims Act.
17. Electronic Signatures. Each party agrees that the transaction consisting of this Agreement may be conducted by electronic means. Each party agrees and acknowledges that it is such party’s intent, that if such party signs this Agreement using an electronic signature, it is signing, adopting, and accepting this Agreement and that signing this Agreement using an electronic signature is the legal equivalent of having placed its handwritten signature on this Agreement on paper. Each party acknowledges that it is being provided with an electronic or paper copy of this Agreement in a usable format.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in any number of counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed manually on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic records and are executed electronically, whether digital or encrypted, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
In witness whereof, this Agreement was executed on the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By:
___________________________ ___________________________ Lana Negrete, Mayor Oliver C. Chi, Employee
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
___________________________ ___________________________ Douglas Sloan, City Attorney Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 949 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 1 SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS BETWEEN
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND OLIVER C. CHI
This Separation Agreement and Release of Claims (the Agreement) is made and entered into by and between Oliver C. Chi, his heirs, representatives, attorneys, successors, and assigns (collectively, Employee) and the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation, its past and present officers, directors, governing bodies, agents, employees, predecessors, attorneys, divisions, affiliates, representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them (collectively, the City). Employee and the City may be referred to individually as Party or collectively as the Parties.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee commenced his employment with the City of Santa Monica as City Manager, an at-will position, on or about July 14, 2025; WHEREAS, Employee serves in the capacity of an at-will employee of the City of Santa Monica, and may be terminated without cause pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement for Employee to serve as City Manager, dated May 28, 2025 (Employment Agreement); WHEREAS, the City has communicated to Employee that it has decided to terminate his employment, without cause, effective ___________ at 5:00 p.m.; WHEREAS, City has offered and Employee has agreed to resign his employment with the City in lieu of termination;
WHEREAS, under the Employment Agreement, if the City Council decides to terminate Employee’s employment without cause, City agrees to (i) enter into this Agreement with Employee which will, subject to qualifications and contingencies specified hereinbelow, provide for severance pay equal to nine months’ salary (Severance Pay); and WHEREAS, under the Employment Agreement, in exchange for and as a condition to receipt of the Severance Pay, Employee must execute a release and waiver, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, releasing the City from any and all claims associated with Employee’s employment with and termination of employment from the City; this Agreement serves as that form.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth below and for other valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, it is agreed by and between the Parties as follows:
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective and irrevocable as of the date that it is fully executed by the Parties and upon expiration of the Revocation Period set forth in paragraph 5(d) below (Effective Date).
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City and Employee acknowledge and agree that Employee will voluntarily and irrevocably resign from his employment with the City effective the close of business no later than _____________ (the Separation Date). Within 30 days following the Effective Date, Employee shall receive severance pay in a lump sum cash payment equal to nine months of Employee’s base salary (i.e., the base salary Employee is receiving on the date of the City Council’s action to terminate the Employment Agreement) (Severance Pay) and any accrued leaves to which Employee is entitled. City also agrees to pay Employee’s COBRA premiums for COBRA insurance coverage otherwise available to Employee, until Employee becomes ineligible for COBRA. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, and subject to any rights Employee may have to continuation of benefits under state or federal law, all other pay and benefits shall cease upon the termination of Employee’s employment with the City.
3. Employee’s Representations Regarding Claims
Employee represents that there are no known actions at law or administrative proceedings currently pending which relate, reflect, or concern allegations arising out of Employee’s hiring, retention, or compensation by the City, or the termination or resignation of his employment, or based on any act or failure to act by the City affecting, involving, or relating to Employee and his employment with the City.
4. Mutual Release of Claims.
In exchange for the valuable consideration and compromises set forth in this Agreement, each Party does hereby, and for his/its heirs, legal representatives, agents, successors in interest and assigns, irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and forever discharge the other Party from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, rights, demands, debts, obligations, damages or accountings of whatever nature (except workers’ compensation claims), whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, actual or potential, which either Party now has, owns or holds, or claims to have, own or hold in any way against the other Party, at common law or under any statute, rule, regulation, order or law, whether federal, state, or local, or on any grounds whatsoever, with respect to any act, omission, event, matter, claim, damage, loss or injury arising out of Employee’s employment with the City. Additionally, each Party expressly waives and relinquishes all claims (except workers’ compensation claims) which he/it does not know of or suspect to exist in his/its favor at the time of executing this release, even if knowledge of such claims would have materially affected either Party’s decision to enter into this Agreement.
The Parties understand and agree that they are waiving any rights each Party has, may have had, or may have to all grievances, disputes or claims (except workers’ compensation claims) of every nature and kind, known or unknown, actual or potential, anticipated or not anticipated, suspected or unsuspected, existing and/or potentially existing against the other Party, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, to pursue any and all remedies available to him/it under any employment-related cause of action against the other Party, including, without limitation, any claims for discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, §§12900 et seq.), the California Family Rights Act (Gov. Code, §12945.2), the Unruh and George Civil Rights Acts (Civ. Code, §§51 et seq.), all provisions of the
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Packet Pg. 951 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 3 California Labor Code and any wage orders or similar directives or authorities issued by any federal or state authority having enforcement powers, the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of California, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§2000e et seq.), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (29 U.S.C. §§621 et seq.), the Equal Pay Act (29 U.S.C. §206(d)), the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. §§201 et seq.), the Family and Medical Leave Act (29 U.S.C. §§2601 et seq.), the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. §§1001 et seq.), Sections 1981-88 of Title 42 of the United States Code (42 U.S.C. §§1981 et seq.), the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.), claims of retaliation or whistleblowing (including but not limited to California Labor Code section 1102.5 et seq. and Government Code section 12653), claims for breach of any type of contract, including written, oral or implied, breach of any covenant, promise or representation pertaining to Employee’s employment or separation from employment, whether express or implied, and all other claims arising in contract, tort or equity or under any other statute, federal, state or local, up to the Effective Date of this Agreement.
5. Specific Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims Under the ADEA and OWBPA The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) (29 U.S.C. §§621-634) makes it illegal for an employer to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate with respect to the nature and privileges of an individual’s employment on the basis that the individual is age 40 or older. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) (29 U.S.C. §§626 et seq.) augments the ADEA and prohibits the waiver of any right or claim under the ADEA unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. By entering into this Agreement, Employee acknowledges that, in exchange for consideration stated herein, he is knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights or claims he may have under the ADEA and OWBPA. Employee further acknowledges that he has been advised and understands, pursuant to the provisions of the ADEA and OWBPA, that:
a. This waiver/release is written in a manner understood by Employee. b. Employee is aware of, and has been advised of, his opportunity to be advised by a representative or legal counsel of his own choosing, of his rights under the ADEA and OWBPA and the legal significance of his waiver of any possible claims he currently may have under the ADEA, OWBPA, or similar age discrimination laws. c. Employee is entitled to 21 days within which to review and consider this Agreement, and the waiver and release of any rights he may have under the ADEA, OWBPA, or similar age discrimination laws.
d. Employee has seven calendar days following his execution of this Agreement to revoke it (the Revocation Period). If Employee desires to revoke the Agreement, he must give express and actual written notice to the Mayor of the City. During the Revocation Period, Employee shall remain on administrative leave from the City, and shall receive all pay and benefits, including health care and Public Employee Retirement System service credit. If Employee revokes this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph, this Agreement shall be void and ineffective.
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Packet Pg. 952 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 4 e. The waivers and releases set forth in this Agreement shall not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement. f. Employee has had an opportunity to discuss this waiver and release with, and to be advised with respect thereto, by an attorney of his choice, and that he does not need any additional time within which to review and consider this Agreement.
6. Mutual Release of Claims Under California Civil Code Section 1542 The Parties each further understand and agree as follows:
a. That there is a risk that subsequent to the Effective Date of this Agreement, Employee and/or the City may incur or suffer loss, damages, or injuries which may in some way be caused by an act or omission of the Employee and/or the City, but which are unknown, unsuspected, and unanticipated based upon or related to Employee’s recruitment, hiring, employment, and termination, and that each Party represents and warrants that he/it is not aware of any such circumstance now; b. That each Party assumes the above-mentioned risks and understands that the General Release contained in this Agreement shall apply to all unknown, unsuspected, or unanticipated results of the acts or omissions of both the City and Employee, specifically including, but not limited to, the recruitment, hiring, employment, and termination or resignation of Employee, as well as those known, suspected and anticipated, and upon the advice of legal counsel, each Party hereby waives any and all rights under California Civil Code section 1542 (Section 1542), which section has been duly explained to each Party, and reads as follows:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE
CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR
SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF
EXECUTING THE RELEASE, AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR
HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.
Each Party understands and acknowledges that the significance and consequence of this waiver of Section 1542 is that, even if he/it should eventually suffer or discover additional damages arising out of the matters which gave rise to claim(s) against the other, he/it will not be permitted to make any claim for those damages. Furthermore, each Party acknowledges that he/it intends these consequences even as to claims that may exist as of the date of this release but which he/it does not know exist, and which, if known, would materially affect his/its decision to execute this release, regardless of whether his/its lack of knowledge is the result of ignorance, oversight, error, negligence, or any other cause.
7. No Admission of Liability
This Agreement is not and shall not in any way be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing, omission, or liability on the part of either Party, individually, or collectively. The City and Employee specifically disclaim any liability to, or wrongful acts against, each other.
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Packet Pg. 953 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 5 8. Mutual Non-Disparagement
Employee agrees that he shall not issue any communications, written, verbal, electronic, or otherwise that disparages, denigrates, criticizes, or otherwise reflects adversely on the City, or on the services, policies, business practices, employees, executives, officers, or City Council members of the City, in any medium or to any person without limitation in time, or which encourages any adverse action against the City to the fullest extent permitted by law. City agrees that its City Council members, the City Attorney, any Assistant City Manager of the City, and any employee in the position of Department Head or above, shall not issue any communications, written, verbal, electronic, or otherwise that disparages, denigrates, criticizes, or otherwise reflects adversely on Employee, or on his services and professional reputation, in any medium or to any person without limitation in time, or which encourages any adverse action against Employee to the fullest extent permitted by law. Nothing in this Agreement prevents the Parties from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that either Party has reason to believe is unlawful.
9. Return of Property
Employee shall immediately return to the City, by no later than the Effective Date, all City property in his possession or subject to his control, including without limitation any identification cards, keys, credit cards, cellular telephones, computer and other electronic devices, files, and documents (including all copies thereof). Employee will recover his personal property from the City. Employee agrees that after the Separation Date, Employee will not enter upon non-public areas of City property without prior written permission of a duly authorized representative of City.
10. No Precedent
The Parties specifically acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is a compromise based on the specific facts and circumstances under which it is entered into, and that neither Party shall consider this Agreement evidence of a practice or past practice of the City or a precedent in the future.
11. Construction of the Agreement
Each Party has cooperated in the drafting and preparation of the Agreement. Hence, in any construction to be made of this Agreement, the same shall not be construed against any Party on the basis that the Party was the drafter.
12. Acknowledgment of Voluntary Execution
Both Parties have carefully read this Agreement and understand the contents. Both the City and Employee have been afforded the opportunity to consult with their own counsel regarding this matter and have in-fact consulted with attorneys of their own choosing. Employee freely, knowingly, and voluntarily enters into this Agreement without any duress or undue influence on the part of any person released by this Agreement, or by any third party. Employee warrants and represents that he has the mental and emotional capacity to understand the provisions of this Agreement and its effects upon his legal rights.
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Packet Pg. 954 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 6 13. Partial Invalidity
If any term of this Agreement is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision, if possible, shall be construed so as to render the provision legal, valid, and enforceable.
If such provision affects a financial term, the Parties shall negotiate a new term that substantially approximates the value of the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision. If any provision cannot be amended or construed to be legal, valid, and enforceable, such provision shall be deemed deleted and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof. No other promises or agreements shall be binding upon the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement unless contained herein or separately agreed to in writing by the Parties. This Agreement may not be modified except by a writing signed by Employee and a duly authorized representative of the City. This Agreement shall be binding on each of the Parties and heirs, estates, administrators, representatives, executors, successors, and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of each of the Parties and of the Released Parties, and to their heirs, estates, administrators, representatives, executors, successors, and assigns.
15. Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, and shall in all respects, be interpreted and enforced under the laws of California. If litigation arises out of or is connected with this Agreement, it shall be instituted and maintained in the courts of Los Angeles County in the State of California or in the United States District Court, Central District of California, and the Parties consent to jurisdiction over their person and over the subject matter of any such litigation in such courts, and consent to service of process issued by such courts.
16. No Assignment
Employee warrants that he has not assigned, transferred, nor purported to assign or transfer, any claim(s) he may have against the City, and he will not assign or transfer, nor purport to assign or transfer, any claim(s) he may have against the City. The City warrants that it has not assigned, transferred, nor purported to assign or transfer any claim(s) it may have against Employee and that it will not assign nor purport to assign or transfer hereafter any claim(s) it may have against Employee.
17. Waiver
Waiver by either party of any default, breach, or condition precedent of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any other preceding, concurrent, or succeeding default, breach, or condition precedent or any other right hereunder.
18. Section Headings
The section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for references purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
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Packet Pg. 955 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 7 19. Execution in Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both Parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single agreement. Any signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the Parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
20. Attorney’s Fees and Costs
Each Party shall bear its/his own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with this Agreement, or in connection with any other claims made, investigated, litigated or otherwise pursued by either Party against the other in any forum (civil, criminal, administrative or quasi-administrative), and each Party expressly waives any claim for recovery of any such costs, expenses or attorneys’ fees from the other Party. Attorneys/Representatives for the Parties do likewise expressly waive any claim for recovery of costs, expenses and attorney’s fees from the other Party(ies).
In witness whereof, this Agreement was executed on the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By:
___________________________ ___________________________ _________________, Mayor Oliver C. Chi, Employee
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
___________________________ ___________________________ _________________, City Attorney _________________, City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 956 Attachment: CM Employment Agreement 052825 (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 1 David Yakobson
From: Cris Gutierrez <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell
Cc: David Haake; Shannon Parry
Subject: Agenda Item 5D
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Negrete, Mayor Pro tem Torosis and City Council Members:
As Clean Power Alliance Community Advisors for the Westside and as community leaders for environmental organizations, including Climate Action Santa Monica and the Sierra Club, we write to welcome Mr. Oliver Chi as Santa Monica’s new City Manager and to support City Council in helping Mr. Chi know that Santa Monica highly values transparency and local sustainability/climate leadership as core to its identity, reputation and credibility.
With three decades guided by Santa Monica’s Sustainable City Plan, deepened by an ambitious Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and the ground-breaking Sustainability Rights Ordinance — "acknowledging the rights of Nature and the community rights as fundamental and superseding corporate interests” — the City and community have a momentous history to regard and embrace and a bright future that depends on advancing visionary leadership and capacities. Santa Monica is a founding member of Clean Power Alliance, which is a major climate solution. This makes Santa Monica a part of the largest clean renewable energy provider in the United States. The Clean Power Alliance’s Community Benefits Programs have funded many local opportunities including the recent $249,100 innovation grant that the City won for the development of a direct-torenter electric appliance incentive program.
We trust the City Council to be clear-eyed and conscientious about the responsibilities of any Santa Monica City Manager to carry out the policies and priorities of the Council, the elected representative body of Santa Monica. Mr. Chi will be accountable for carrying out expected professional duties and community relationships with integrity for good self-government. High expectations are especially significant in times, like now, when conditions are challenging.
We are happy to engage with the Santa Monica City Council or with the Santa Monica City Manager whenever needed. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Ms. Cris Gutierrez and Mr. David Haake
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Packet Pg. 957 Attachment: Written Comments (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 2 David Yakobson
From: ProtectSantaMonica <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:39 AM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Nikima Newsome
Subject: Urgent Considerations for City Manager Appointment, Item 11A
EXTERNAL
Hello Mayor Negrete, Vice Mayor Torosis, and Honorable Santa Monica City Councilmembers:
First let me acknowledge the anonymity of this message. To protect myself from retribution I have to keep my identify secure, however, I am absolutely available to communicate with any City Councilmembers who wish to discuss concerns with Oliver Chi's history as a City Manager before you make this vitally important decision for Santa Monica.
As you have experienced, Oliver can exude a very charming persona. He comes across as self-deprecating, acknowledges his career "missteps" and shares how he has learned lessons along the way to help him grow as a manager and leader. Unfortunately that leadership style is just surface-deep, and at his core he operates only for his own ultimate self-interest no matter how misguided his agenda may be. Oliver is extremely skilled at obfuscating the truth, and at playing up to his audiences. Take this City Manager recruitment as a hackle-raising example: Santa Monica issues a very public statement about Oliver's selection as the next City Manager which includes a quote from him about how humbled and honored he is to come and collaborate with the City Council and Santa Monica community -- 30-minutes later he sends a message to the City of Irvine's staff about his internal struggle to inform them of his "possible transition" and a special meeting that was being set for the Memorial Day holiday to discuss his performance in "light of current circumstances." Instead of sending a graceful email about his intention to accept a new position in a transparent manner, he apparently attempted to play both agencies against one another. This egotistical manner of leadership does not fit with Santa Monica's core values, and Oliver is not the person who should be leading the management of the City.
I, and many others, are very concerned with the potential for fraud and mismanagement of the City's resources if you put Oliver at the helm. His track record illustrates a very questionable relationship with developers and lobbyists that should be alarming to Santa Monica's leadership, especially with the Olympics' business opportunities, airport, housing, and several high-profile projects in the City's spotlight. Oliver has no respect for sharing information with decision-makers or with the public, and his lack of transparency and questionable real estate and development bedfellows, will become a big problem for Santa Monica as it is in Irvine. Please refer to examples of conflict of interest in Irvine's Great Park to see how special interests control the City and the massive investments being made to benefit private developers over City interests. Oliver has a very cloudy past with real estate dealings, most recently losing the City of Irvine $1M in a hastily put together deal gone bad, and a looming bond issue for the Great Park that was created and doubled under Oliver's tenure and will cost Irvine residents half a billion dollars to payback.
Hopefully the recruiters at WBCP have informed you of Oliver's checkered past, but if not please take a look at the background check provided in the Irvine Watchdog community newsletter. Being on the outside, the recruiters will not know what is going on behind the scenes or experience the wake of destruction that Oliver leaves behind as he jumps from agency to agency. In addition to the financial and conflict of interest issues, Oliver also has a troubling record of discrimination, harassment, and total disregard for behaving with respect -- as is expected of someone at that level of leadership. Not everyone has to agree, but no one should be treated with the contempt and vitriol I have witness from Oliver. In each agency he works in, he leaves behind a trail of lawsuits and settlements. Please do your due diligence and ask him about these issues, and then really examine his responses to see if you think he is being sincere, or is simply playing a part and telling you what you want to hear.
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Packet Pg. 958 Attachment: Written Comments (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 3 I urge you to proceed with extreme caution, and to avoid giving Oliver the opportunity to tarnish Santa Monica's stellar reputation and the quality of life we have all come to appreciate.
City Clerk Newsome, please confirm receipt of this message in reference to Item 11a on the 5/27/25 City Council Agenda and acknowledge this statement for public comment in tonight's meeting.
Sincerely,
A very concerned citizen.
Sent with Proton Mail secure email.
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Packet Pg. 959 Attachment: Written Comments (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) 1 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:27 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; councilmtgitems
Subject: new city manager
EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
On Tuesday please reject Mr. Chi for City Manage. This city needs a real city manager that has a history of helping cities not of corruption.
Thank you,
Beau Marks
902 23rd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Packet Pg. 960 Attachment: Written Comments (7103 : Appointment of City Manager) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Dana Brown, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Department Dana Brown, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Department Subject: Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies in the City of Santa Monica as Required by Government Code Section 3502.3
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that this report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Hold a public hearing and receive the informational report on City of Santa Monica staff vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
Summary
The City Council will hold a public hearing and receive a report on the City of Santa Monica’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3.
Background
Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, enacted in 2024 and codified in Government Code §3502.3, requires public agencies to hold a public hearing on the status of job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at least once per fiscal year and before adopting their final budget. During this hearing, the City must report on vacancy levels, recruitment and retention efforts, and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, or recruitment activities that may help address hiring challenges. This new requirement became effective on January 1, 2025.
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To comply with this law, City staff will present the following information during the public hearing:
1. The current status of job vacancies across the City of Santa Monica.
2. An overview of the City’s recruitment and retention efforts
3. An assessment of any policies, procedures, or recruitment activities that may be contributing to hiring challenges.
This report covers calendar year 2024, as the hearing occurs after the end of the calendar year but prior to the close of the fiscal year.
Additionally, AB 2561 provides that recognized employee organizations (bargaining units) have the right to make a presentation at the public hearing concerning vacancies and recruitment/retention efforts for positions within their units.
If job vacancies within any individual bargaining unit meet or exceed 20% of the total authorized full-time positions in that unit, then the City is also required, upon request of the recognized employee organization, to report the following information during the public hearing:
1. The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit.
2. The total number of applicants for vacant positions within the bargaining unit.
3. The average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted.
4. Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
Workforce Overview
As of December 31, 2024, the City of Santa Monica had 2,037.55 full-time equivalent (FTE) budgeted positions, excluding Rent Control staff. Of the 2,037.55 FTEs, 1,989.55 were represented by bargaining groups and 48 were non-represented. No bargaining groups met or exceeded the 20% vacancy threshold that would trigger enhanced reporting under AB 2561. The City’s
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overall vacancy rate as of December 31, 2024, was 6.1%.
Vacancy rates were calculated as follows: Vacancy Rate (%) = (Vacancies / FTEs Budgeted) x 100.
The following table summarizes the City’s vacancy rate by bargaining unit as of December 31, 2024.
Bargaining Unit/Employee Group FTE’s
Budgeted
Vacancies
As of
12/31/24
Vacancy Rate
As of 12/31/24
Administrative Team Associates 313 28 8.9%
AFSCME LOCAL 4819, Management Team
Association 43 4 9.3%
California Teamsters Local 911 409.6 34 8.3%
Confidential Unrepresented Employees 30 3 10%
Executive Pay Plan 18 1 5.6%
Municipal Employees Association 440.45 31 7%
Public Attorneys’ Legal Support Staff Union 18 0 0%
Public Attorneys Union 25 0 0%
Santa Monica Fire Executive Management
Association 2 0 0%
Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF 118 0 0%
Santa Monica Police Officers Association 231 7 3%
SMART-TD, Local 1785 285.5 14 4.9%
Supervisory Team Associates 104 2 1.9%
City Overall 2,037.55 124 6.1%
Recruitment Information & Efforts
Throughout calendar year 2024, 254 positions became vacant and for a variety of reasons, including 53 newly established positions (includes add/deletes), 105 internal promotions or transfers, 42 resignations, 28 retirements, 5 deaths, and 21 involuntary separations. In calendar year 2024, the City filled 293 permanent/regular status positions, of which 70 vacancies were filled from eligibility lists established following a
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promotional recruitment process, and 223 vacancies were filled from eligibility lists associated with the administration of open competitive (i.e., external) recruitments.
SMART-TD (i.e., Motor Coach Operator) positions were not included in the preceding statistics given differences in how these positions are filled (i.e., promotion from Motor Coach Operator Trainee) and given how associated position control records are maintained. 41 Motor Coach Operator Trainees promoted to Motor Coach Operator in 2024.
Recruitment Challenges and Opportunities
The City of Santa Monica is addressing a range of recruitment challenges that mirror broader trends in public sector employment, including budgetary constraints, increased competition for talent, and an evolving public perception regarding the benefits of working in the public sector. In response, the Human Resources Department is actively evaluating recruitment and hiring practices, department-specific needs, and overall workforce conditions to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce. Key strategies include:
• Collaborating regularly with operating departments to prioritize and plan for upcoming recruitment needs.
• Monitoring compensation trends and adjusting salaries when appropriate and feasible.
• Tracking applicant volume and qualifications, and extending filing periods as needed to ensure robust candidate pools.
• Reviewing and refining minimum qualification requirements to ensure they are job-related and appropriately aligned.
• Enhancing data collection and metrics to better inform recruitment strategies. • Conducting proactive outreach campaigns to connect with potential candidates who may not be actively seeking new roles.
• Assessing and streamlining civil service selection practices to reduce hiring cycle times.
• Implementing a new cloud-based onboarding platform to provide an improved experience for both internal and external users.
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Retention Information and Efforts
In 2024, the City of Santa Monica experienced a total of 124 permanent/regularstatus employee separations, resulting in a turnover rate of approximately 6.1%.
These separations included 59 voluntary resignations, 32 retirements, and 33 involuntary separations.
To support retention and enhance the overall employee experience, the City continues to prioritize employee engagement and well-being. Key initiatives in 2024 included:
• Maintaining open and ongoing communication with employee bargaining units.
• Hosting employee recognition events to celebrate contributions and achievements.
• Offering a comprehensive benefits package to support employee health and financial security.
• Providing telework options for eligible positions to promote work-life balance.
• Conducting in-person orientation sessions to ensure new employees feel welcomed and informed from day one.
Environmental Review
This report on staff vacancies is not a project subject to CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA Section 21065, this report and its findings does not meet the definition of a “project” subject to CEQA as it will not “cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.” Additionally, per Section 15378(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, a “project” does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
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There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. However, addressing recruitment and retention issues may involve future budget and bargaining considerations. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.
Prepared By: Michael Arnoldus, Human Resources Manager
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Written Comments
B. PowerPoint Presentation
C. PowerPoint Presentation
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From: Najah Ha'San
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:43 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: RE: Written Public Comment
Attachments: MEA - Vacanies .docx
Hello,
My name is Najah Ha’san, President of Santa Monica Municipal Employees Association (SMMEA). I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of SMMEA regarding the Public vacancy hearing tonight, May 27th at 5:30pm.
Thank you,
Najah Ha’san
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Packet Pg. 967 Attachment: Written Comments (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies in the City of Santa Monica) Santa Monica Municipal Employees Association (MEA) – Statement for the Record
Public Hearing on City Staff Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Santa Monica City Council | May 27, 2025
Good evening, Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmembers, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the City’s vacancy report. The MEA shares your commitment to a high-functioning, stable public workforce and we appreciate the City’s acknowledgment that employee recruitment and retention are ongoing challenges requiring serious and proactive solutions.
However, we are deeply concerned by a proposal from City management to eliminate long-standing language from our MOU that allows employees to request classification studies. This provision ensures that job classifications are kept current, aligned with market conditions, and appropriately compensated. It also ensures transparency and adherence to civil service rules.
The vacancy report presented to you notes that it is “monitoring compensation trends and adjusting salaries when appropriate and feasible.” Yet eliminating this contractual process undercuts that claim entirely. If the City removes the only structured path for employees to request a classification review, how can it meaningfully track compensation trends or identify market misalignments?
To illustrate the value of this process, MEA points to the recent classification study for our Harbor Patrol Officers (PHSOs). That study began with a review of comparable classifications across local jurisdictions. While initial comparators were ruled out due to mismatches in duties or supervisory scope, further research led to more accurate and relevant comparisons.
Originally, outdated Redondo Beach salary data was used, which suggested only a modest adjustment. This corrected data reflects a necessary salary increase of 3.48 % to bring Santa Monica’s classification in line with this comparable. Without the employee-initiated review process, this critical update might never have been discovered or implemented. Another example is in 2023; the Forensic Specialist and Lead Forensic Specialist completed a detailed compensation study. Due to the varying job descriptions within the forensics job field, the Specialist had to provide detailed job descriptions to show both the similarities and differences amongst neighboring agencies, despite different job titles. This may have been overlooked had this not been initiated by those who are currently in the field and doing the job. Ultimately, with the provided data, the Forensic Specialist received a 2.12% equity adjustment, and the Lead Forensic Specialist received a 2.11% equity adjustment to bring Santa Monica’s Forensic Specialist in line with the local comparable cities such as Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. In 2024, fourteen compensation studies initiated by members resulted in equity adjustments for Santa Monica employees.
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Packet Pg. 968 Attachment: Written Comments (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies in the City of Santa Monica) That’s the value of this system that is currently outlined in MEA’s MOU. It ensures our classifications stay aligned with a changing labor market and empowers employees to help maintain the integrity of the City's compensation structure.
We urge the City Council to support the continued inclusion of this classification study provision in MEA’s MOU. It is a low-cost, high-value mechanism that enhances fairness, supports transparency, and strengthens the City’s ability to retain skilled public servants.
Thank you for your attention and continued partnership.
Respectfully,
Santa Monica Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
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Packet Pg. 969 Attachment: Written Comments (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies in the City of Santa Monica) POA Vacancies
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Packet Pg. 970 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• In nearly 24 years, SMPD has been fully staffed once and only for a period of a few months.
Reasons:
Unrealistic funding - forcing management to hold back on filling officer ranks to use salary savings when & where needed.
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Packet Pg. 971 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
With a crime rate of 56 per one thousand
residents, Santa Monica has one of the
highest crime rates in America compared
to all communities of all sizes - from the
smallest towns to the very largest cities.
One's chance of becoming a victim of
either violent or property crime here is one
in 18. Within California, more than 98% of
the communities have a lower crime rate
than Santa Monica.
Santa Monica has both a higher general
crime rate & violent crime rate than
Inglewood, CA.
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Packet Pg. 972 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• The Police Department is funded for 232 Officers.
• SMPOA currently has 214 members- 7 of those members are in the training process and are not ready to operate in the field independently.
• SMPD has hired 9 other people to be officers who are not yet SMPOA members- in the academy or soon to be in the academy.
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Packet Pg. 973 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• It takes 12-24 months to hire and train an officer to operate in the field independently.
• The cost to hire a brand-new officer until they can be deployed is over $150K.
• Hiring and training Police Officer positions is fundamentally different from hiring other employees due to the extensive vetting and training requirements.
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Packet Pg. 974 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
Personnel eligible for retirement By the time the Olympics arrive 26% of all current POA members will be retirement eligible- 55 Employees.
118 POA members holding the rank of Police Officer
have 9 years of service or less- These are the officers susceptible to being recruited away by other police
departments- Over 55% of all POA members fit this
category.
Due to changes in the retirement system and potential
changes to other pay and benefits, this is a real threat.
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Packet Pg. 975 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• In June alone, there are over 300 + uniform overtime shifts to be filled.
• SMPD is understaffed; the stress felt by any vacancy is real. • SMPD currently has a 4% (+/-) vacancy rate but historically operates with a vacancy rate significantly higher.
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Packet Pg. 976 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• California’s police staffing levels are at a 30-year low. • Departments are struggling to recruit and retain qualified staff, straining our existing workforce.
• Staffing shortages are increasing emergency response times in California.
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Packet Pg. 977 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Vacancies
• Recent research using data compiled by the California Department of Justice is clear and the benefits of investing in policing are proven– each additional sworn officer hired directly correlates to both fewer violent crimes and fewer property crimes per year, primarily through deterrence.
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Packet Pg. 978 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff Status of the City of Santa Monica’s Vacancies and
Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Calendar Year 2024 Presented by Michael Arnoldus, Human Resources Manager
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Packet Pg. 979 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff 2 AB2561 – AN OVERVIEW
PRESENTATION TOPICS
Vacancy Rates as of December
31, 2024
Overview of Recruitment and
Retention Efforts for 2024
Current Recruitment
Challenges and Strategies
Annual
Presentation –
Public Hearing
Employee
Organization
Participation
Status of
Vacancies and
Recruitment &
Retention Efforts
Additional
Reporting > 20%
AB 2561
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Packet Pg. 980 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff # of Vacancies Effective
12/31/24 # of Budgeted FTEs % Vacant
Administrative Team Associates 28 313 8.9%
AFSCME LOCAL 4819, Management Team Association4 43 9.3% California Teamsters Local 911 34 409.6 8.3%
Confidential Unrepresented Employees3 30 10%
Executive Pay Plan1 18 5.6%
Municipal Employees Association 31 440.45 7%
Public Attorneys’ Legal Support Staff Union0 18 0%
Public Attorneys Union0 25 0%
Santa Monica Fire Executive Management Association02 0% Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF0 118 0%
Santa Monica Police Officers Association7 231 3%
SMART-TD, Local 1785 14 285.5 4.9%
Supervisory Team Associates2 104 1.9%
City Overall 124 2,037.55 6.1%
VACANCY INFORMATION
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Vacancies
Created in
2024
Vacancies Resulting from:
Internal Promotion and Transfer: 105
(41.3%)
Newly Budgeted Positions (includes
add/deletes): 53 (20.8%)
Retirements: 28 (11%)
Involuntary Separations: 21 (8.3%)
Voluntary Separations: 42 (16.5%)
Deaths: 5 (2%)
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INFORMATION
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Vacancies
Filled in 2024
Vacancies Filled by Open (External
and Internal) Competitive
Recruitment: 223
Vacancies Filled by Promotional
(Internal-Only) Recruitment: 70
*Excludes Motor Coach Operator vacancies of which 41
were filled by employees promoting from Motor Coach
Operator Trainee.
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INFORMATION (CONT.)
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Packet Pg. 983 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff
CHALLENGES
A. Continuously evolving labor market
B. Changing perception related to the benefits public sector employment C. Financial constraints impacting salaries and staffing levels
STRATEGIES
A. Collaborating with operating departments to prioritize and plan for upcoming recruitment needs.
B. Monitoring compensation trends and adjusting salaries when appropriate and feasible.
C. Reviewing and refining minimum qualification requirements to ensure they are job-related D. Enhancing data collection and metrics to better inform recruitment strategies.
E. Conducting targeted outreach campaigns to connect with potential candidates who may not be actively seeking new roles.
F. Assessing and streamlining civil service selection practices to reduce hiring cycle times.
G. Implementing a new cloud-based onboarding platform to improve the applicant’s experience.
RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
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Packet Pg. 984 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff 7 Thank You
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Packet Pg. 985 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7066 : Public Hearing on the Status of Staff City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Recommendation to rescind the May 13, 2025, appointment of Frederick Foy Jr. to the Transit Security Advisory Committee, and consider new appointment to the vacancy on the Committee with a term ending June 30, 2029
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
16.A
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