City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
LANA NEGRETE
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN CAROLINE TOROSIS
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE ZWICK NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS SLOAN
CITY ATTORNEY
NIKIMA S. NEWSOME
CITY CLERK
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• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
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dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/6/2025 9:06 AM Page 4 raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. Commendation: Community Wellbeing Leaders - Pulled by Staff. 7/23/25
2.B. Proclamation: Disability Pride Month
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Award Bid SP2717 and Construction Contract to Sully Miller Contracting Company for the FY 25-26 Annual Paving Project and Accept Transportation Development Act Grant
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2717 to Sully Miller Contracting Company for the FY 2025-26 Annual Paving Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Sully Miller Contracting Company in an amount not to exceed $7,591,163 (including a 15% contingency);
4. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $211,000 from the Los Angeles Metro Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for FY 2025-26 Annual Paving Project in the Department of Transportation, and to accept all grant renewals;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals; and
6. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation Charging Infrastructure Project
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/6/2025 9:06 AM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15262 and Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for professional design services for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation Charging Infrastructure Project for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $1,150,000 (including a 10% contingency) for a five-year term with two additional one-year renewal options with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(b).
4.C. Authorization of Third Modification to Agreement #11475 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and First Modification to Agreement #11547 with Arcadis U.S., Inc. and for the Water Reservoir Upgrades, Seismic and Site Security Improvements
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #11475 (CCS) in the amount of $646,847 (including no additional contingency) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for additional design services for the Water Reservoir Upgrade and Improvement Project for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $4,336,139, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11547 (CCS) in the amount of $318,402 (including no additional contingency) with Arcadis U.S., Inc for additional design services for the Site Security Project for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,163,402, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.D. Award RFP No. SP2754 to International Cybernetics Company, LP, dba IMS Infrastructure Management Services, for the Pavement Management System Update
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/6/2025 9:06 AM Page 6
2. Award RFP#SP2754 to International Cybernetics Company, LP, doing business as (dba) IMS Infrastructure Management Services, to provide professional consulting services to conduct a citywide pavement condition survey and update the City's Pavement Management System (PMS) for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with International Cybernetics Company, LP, doing business as (dba) IMS Infrastructure Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $130,456 (including a 10% contingency) for a five-year term, with one renewal option of up to five years in the amount of $103,909 (including 10% contingency) for a total amount not to exceed $234,365 over a ten-year period, with the future year funding contingent on council budget approval.
4.E. Authorize the First Modification to Agreement #4755 with Westway Auto Body and Paint Shop, Inc., for Vehicle Body Work, Repairs, Painting, and New Vehicle Upfitting
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #4755, to extend the term and in the amount of $200,000 (includes a $19,000 contingency) with Westway Auto Body and Paint Shop, Inc. (Westway), for vehicle body work, repairs, painting and new vehicle upfitting for the Public Works Department. This will result in a six-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $450,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Award RFP #439 for Film Permit Coordination, Permit Process Improvement, Marketing/Outreach, Notification, Monitoring, and Complaint Referral Services on Public Property, the Public Right-of-Way, and in City Facilities Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP #439 Film Permit Coordination, Permit Process Improvement, Marketing/Outreach, Notification, Monitoring, and Complaint Referral Services to Film Santa Monica, a California-based company, to provide film permit coordination, notification, and monitoring services for filming activities on public property, the public right-of-way, and in City facilities; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Film Santa Monica at no cost to the City over an initial term of three years with one option for renewal of two years to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion.
4.G. Approval of Third Modification of Agreement with Zones for 24x7x365 Service Desk Support
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Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10887 in the amount of $226,936 with Zones, LLC (Zones) for 24x7x365 Service Desk support for the Information Services Department (ISD). This will result in a 7-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,215,668, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
4.H. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Funding
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the application for grant funds in the amount of $6 million from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for the Memorial Park Expansion Project for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for the grant, accept the grant, if awarded, and accept all grant renewals, if awarded.
4.I. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements - New Item Received 7/24/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). 15268 (Ministerial Projects), and 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and the Supplements to that Order.
4.J. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation - New Item Received 7/24/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
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2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.
4.K. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Tentative Agreements and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Memoranda of Understanding with the Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Supervisory Team Associates (STA), and the Administrative Team Associates (ATA) - New Item Received 7/24/2025 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Class 24 Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the proposed Resolution (Attachment A) accepting the Tentative Agreements (TA) and authorizing the City Manager to execute Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Municipal Employees Association (MEA), Supervisory Team Associates (STA), and the Administrative Team Associates (ATA);
3. Adopt the salary schedule (Attachment B); and
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report. (requires 5 votes)
4.L. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Tentative Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (1109) - New Item Received 7/24/2025 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Class 24 Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the proposed Resolution (Attachment A) accepting the Tentative Agreement (TA) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (1109);
3. Adopt the salary schedule (Attachment B); and
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report.(requires 5 votes)
4.M. Adoption of a Resolution Rescheduling Regular City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 11th to November 18th - New Item Received 7/24/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following:
1. Reschedule regular Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, to November 18, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day, which is now an official city holiday; and
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2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
4.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 10, 2025 5:30 PM - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al; # 23STCV15009; John UNB Doe, et al. v. Doe 1, et al; # 23STCV12746; John Doe (A.G.) v. SM PAL, et al.; # 23SMCV06066; John JPC Doe v. Doe, City, et al., # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 23STCV26548; John CW, Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 23STCV29623; Hector Orozco v. John Doe, et al; # 23SMCV03120; John U.L.W. Doe v. City, et al; # 24STCV06768; John Doe 15, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV07647; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV09398; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV08239; John GA Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV06484; John Doe 33, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al; # 24STCV15420; Joseph Garcia v. City, et al; # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 49 v. City, et al; # 24STCV19296; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV24146; John DD, Doe v. City, et al; # 24SMCV04421; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al; # 24STCV28433; John Doe 52 v. City, et al; # 24STCV30678; John Doe 53 v. City, et al; # 24STCV31763 - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5.C. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stanford Neighbors Against City Overreach v. City, et al; LASC # 24STCP02065 - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5.D. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Ashland Neighbors v. City, et al; LASC # 25STCP02497 - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5.E. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
La Brea Washington Co. LLC v. City, et al; LASC # 25STCP00961 - New Item Received 7/24/2025
5.F. Public employee performance evaluation - Gov. Code § 54957(b): City Attorney; conference with labor negotiator - Gov. Code § 54957.6: City negotiator: Mayor; unrepresented employee: City Attorney/Interim City Attorney - New Item Received 7/24/2025
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
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6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
No items
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Approval of Citywide Equity Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive and approve the Citywide Equity Plan;
2. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
11.B. Ebony Beach Club
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council review the materials provided by the City Attorney’s Office and provide direction to staff on next steps with the heirs of Silas White and the Ebony Beach Club nonprofit.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution Approving Proposed Civic Center Specific Plan Amendment; and Introduction for First Reading to Adopt the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for RAND’s existing institutional office building located at 1776 Main Street City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/6/2025 9:06 AM Page 11 Recommended Action
Recommendation that the City Council take following actions pertaining to RAND’s headquarters building located at 1776 Main Street:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Class 1 Exemption (Existing Facilities));
2. Adopt a resolution approving a Civic Center Specific Plan Amendment; and
3. Introduce an ordinance for first reading to adopt the Second Amendment to the RAND Development Agreement.
12.B. Public Hearing and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Extending and Amending Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2816 (CCS) to Permit the Establishment of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as Part of Projects Utilizing Senate Bill (SB) 1123 on Vacant Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, Ensure Project Feasibility of SB 1123 Projects by Providing for Certain Relaxed Development Standards, and Expand the Establishment of ADUs to All Projects Utilizing Government Code Sections 65852.28 and 66499.41 Which Includes Parcels Within Multiple-Unit Zoning District as Permitted Pursuant to SB 684
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4.5(b) and a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Introduce and Adopt Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending and Amending the Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2816 (CCS) to Permit the Establishment of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as Part of Projects Utilizing Senate Bill (SB) 1123 on Vacant Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, Ensure Project Feasibility of SB 1123 Projects by Providing for Certain Relaxed Development Standards, and Expand the Establishment of ADUs to All Projects Utilizing Government Code Sections 65852.28 and 66499.41 Which Includes Parcels Within Multiple-Unit Zoning District as Permitted Pursuant to SB 684.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
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16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Recommendation to accept Charles G. Whitaker's resignation from the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy - New Item Received 7/24/2025
16.B. Request of Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya that the City Council authorize the use of her travel funds to attend the YIMBYtown 2025 conference in New Haven, Connecticut taking place September 14-16, 2025. YIMBYtown is the premier nationwide pro-homes conference for advocates, organizers, and policymakers, offering trainings, panels, tours, speeches and networking with others around the country - New Item Received 7/24/2025
16.C. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Councilmember Raskin, and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis that the City Council direct the City Manager to return with options for revising development standards to effectively implement Housing Element Program 1.C. Despite prior best efforts, our City continues to see underutilized parking lots remain vacant on commercial corridors. Updates to development standards may be needed in order to incentivize housing projects along transit corridors and near a future “Great Park.” Specifically, additional incentives may include new zoning/ development standards for housing projects on surface parking lots associated with commercial corridors that match the zoning/ development standards of the commercial corridors they abut and removal of the requirement that new housing projects replace code-required parking at 50% - New Item Received 7/24/2025
16.D. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $15,000 for the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 16, 2025. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) and the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer - New Item Received 7/24/2025
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 8/6/2025 9:06 AM Page 13 City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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