Santa Monica City Council
September 9, 2025

Date

September 9, 2025

Time

5:30 PM and 5:35 PM

Location

.City Hall Council Chambers. 1685 Main Street, Room 250, Santa Monica, CA AND, a Teleconference Location in Nashville,TN 37219, --, -- --

Documents

148

Documents

• Agenda, first sessionAgenda
• Agenda, second sessionAgenda
• Agenda packet, first sessionAgenda packet · 101 pages · 5 parts
• Agenda packet, second sessionAgenda packet
• Annotated agenda, regular meetingAnnotated agenda
• Annotated agenda, special meetingAnnotated agenda
• Minutes, regular meetingMinutes
• Minutes, special meetingMinutes
• 1- Addressing Waymo SituationAttachment
• 2-Microgrants Pilot to Enhance Habitability of Rent Controlled UnitsAttachment
• 2025 CAV Decal OrdinanceAttachment
• 2025.09.09 - ROI Self-CertificationAttachment
• 2025.09.09 - RRR Article 8 Amendments_Self-CertificationAttachment
• 2025.09.09 - Self-Certification IZOAttachment
• 3 - Developing a Mapping Tool to ID Offsite Affordable Housing Incentive Program ProjectsAttachment
• 4 - Discontinue Work On Four 16 ItemsAttachment
• 5- GREENwell Fee WaiverAttachment
• A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires)Attachment
• agenda-report Adoption of Resolution Outlining the City's Current Fiscal Distress New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Appointment to five scheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2029 on the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending on June 30, 2026 on the Arts Commission New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending on June 30, 2028 on the Disabilities Commission New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Appointment to three unscheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2026, and three unscheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2028 on the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. Board New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Approval of Agreement for Service as Interim City Attorney – Heidi von Tongeln New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Approval of Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for Geographic Information System (GIS) Software and ServicesAttachment
• agenda-report Approval of Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the Purchase of Microsoft Enterprise LicensesAttachment
• agenda-report Approval of First Modification to Software as a Service Agreement with Locality Media, LLC (dba First Due) for Fire Records Management SoftwareAttachment
• agenda-report Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Syndicate to Co-Produce Tech Street Santa Monica, a One-Day Event Including Street Closure for LA Tech WeekAttachment
• agenda-report Approval of Proposed Regulatory Updates to High-Rise Building Definitions and Single Stairway Multi-Family Building Provisions New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Approval of Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action PlanAttachment
• agenda-report Award Contract to RAMCO Construction for As-Needed General Contractor ServicesAttachment
• agenda-report Award Contract to Trojan Technologies Corp for Maintenance of Trojan Ultraviolet Advanced Oxidation Process (UV AOP) SystemAttachment
• agenda-report Award Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Water Reservoir Upgrades and Improvements ProjectAttachment
• agenda-report Award RFP #444 and Agreements to 4Front, Arcadis U.S. Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call Technical Services for Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water and Wastewater InfrastructureAttachment
• agenda-report Award RFP #445 and Professional Services Agreement to Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call Groundwater Remediation Technical SupportAttachment
• agenda-report Award RFP#451 to Emergency Management Consulting Solutions, LLC to Manage Regional Training Group on Behalf of Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs AssociationAttachment
• agenda-report Commendation: SM Little League AllStar Baseball TeamAttachment
• agenda-report Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - Gov’t. Code § 54956.9- litigation claims of Constance White and Milana Davis against City of Santa Monica pertaining to condemnation of property located at 1811 Ocean Avenue. One case.Attachment
• agenda-report Establishment of a Self-Certification Pilot Program and Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances to (1) Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.108 to revise the Construction and Demolition Material Recycling Compliance Process and to transition from a deposit-based system to a fine-based enforcement approach, and (2) Establish Interim Zoning Regulations Updating Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions to; and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Amend the Text Section 9.21.130 of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Building Performance Standards to Support Carbon Emissions Reductions from Existing BuildingsAttachment
• agenda-report Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article 6 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Establish a Permitting Process and Operational Conditions for Commercial Cannabis Uses; Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Authorize Commercial Cannabis Uses within Certain Zoning Districts; Authorization for City Manager to Execute All Necessary Associated Documents to Accept the Cannabis Equity Assessment; Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Cannabis Equity Program; and Adoption of a Fee Resolution Establishing a Non-City-Based Cannabis Delivery Permit Fee and Cannabis Retailer Permit Fees New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.16.120(c) to Clarify That the Expiration of the Free Metered Parking Benefit Applies to All Clean Air Vehicle DecalsAttachment
• agenda-report Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Week (Sep 7-13)Attachment
• agenda-report Proclamation: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Week and The Week Without DrivingAttachment
• agenda-report Recognition of Outgoing Board & Commission MembersAttachment
• agenda-report Recommendation to accept Analise Wells's resignation from the Housing Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Recommendation to accept Federico Galavis's resignation from the Arts Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Recommendation to accept Staci Griesbach's resignation from the Arts Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Request of Councilmember Raskin that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to discontinue work efforts related to four previously requested Council Direction 16 Items. New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Request of Councilmember Snell that the City Council consider waving of fees for the GREENwell event organized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter on Sunday, September 21, 2025, that will celebrate their participation in the Coastal Clean Up Day 2025 , by directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees, including application, administrative, neighborhood notification, container fees, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use of Cresent Bay Park in an amount up to $2,150 in waived fees. New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Request of Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Hall and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to investigate alleged violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code related to Waymo’s operation at the Lots on Euclid and Broadway and develop a report that includes a of summary complaints, how the City is taking action, and what additional action(s) are under consideration to resolve resident complaints and alleged municipal code violations. A community meeting between impacted residents and other parties as needed to provide the community with updates on how the City is addressing their concerns and a forum to share experiences shall be held within 30 days. New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create a pilot microgrant program to address the habitability of Rent-Controlled/Deed Restricted Units. New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create an online portal and mapping feature to track the application status and progress of all Development Entities taking advantage of the new Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot Incentive Program. New Item Received. 8/6/2026Attachment
• agenda-report Second Reading and Adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending Interim Zoning Regulations Established to Promote Economic Recovery by Increasing Land Use Flexibility in the City’s Downtown Area and Establishing a Pilot Program to Allow for Exclusively Commercial Outdoor Uses in the Office Campus DistrictAttachment
• agenda-report Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Text of Santa Monica Municipal Code Article 9 Planning and Zoning to Promote Economic Recovery and Increase Land Use Flexibility in the City’s Downtown AreaAttachment
• agenda-report Written CommentsAttachment
• Applicant ListAttachment
• Applicant ListAttachment
• Applicant ListAttachment
• Applicant ListAttachment
• Attachment A: Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action PlanAttachment
• Attachment C: Community Assets by Domain of LivabilityAttachment
• Attachment E: Award a Contract for Aging and Disability Strategic Planning Consulting Services to Elizabeth Anderson ConsultingAttachment
• Attachment F: City Membership in AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities - Mayor’s Letter of CommitmentAttachment
• Attachment G: Community Demographics SummaryAttachment
• Attachment I: Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan Community SurveyAttachment
• B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025Attachment
• Background on Building Performance StandardsAttachment
• BPS Administrative Regulations Process and Community Accountability Working GroupAttachment
• BPS Community & Stakeholder OutreachAttachment
• C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025Attachment
• CDD-Ord-Amended Promenade IZO and Outdoor MarketsAttachment
• CDD-ORD-Cannabis Retailers Updates (Article 6) 09.09.25Attachment
• CDD-Ord-Permanent Econ. Recovery ZO AmendmentsAttachment
• City of Santa Monica Esri EA Quote 2025-2028 08.08.2025Attachment · scan, no text yet
• D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025Attachment
• E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025Attachment
• EMCS Levine ActAttachment
• EMCS Living WageAttachment
• EMCS OaksAttachment
• Energy Performance Approach Reach CodeAttachment
• Equity Priority Buildings and BPS FundAttachment
• Esri - Staff Report 10.15.2019Attachment
• Esri Levine Form - signed-08.26.2025Attachment · scan, no text yet
• Esri Oaks Form - signed 08.27.2025Attachment · scan, no text yet
• Existing Buildings Electrification RoadmapAttachment
• F-Resolution 11645 (CCS)Attachment
• First Due - Levine ActAttachment
• First Due - OaksAttachment
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (4Front Inc)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (Arcadis)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (Dudek)Attachment · scan, no text yet
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Levine Act (Trojan Technologies Corp)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initative (Hazen & Sawyer)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (4Front Inc)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Arcadis)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Dudek)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Hazen & Sawyer)Attachment
• FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Trojan Technologies Crop)Attachment · scan, no text yet
• G-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025Attachment
• H-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025Attachment
• I-Fourth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 16, 2025Attachment
• Insight Levine Act Disclosure Form 08.12.2025 - signedAttachment · scan, no text yet
• Insight OAKS INITIATIVE FORM - signed 08.12.2025Attachment · scan, no text yet
• Interim City Attorney Employment Agreement Von Tongeln 083025Attachment
• J-Fifth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 29, 2025Attachment
• K-Sixth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency June 26, 2025Attachment
• L-Seventh Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency August 28, 2025Attachment
• Memo_National_BPS_Cohort_signed 4.24.23Attachment
• Ordinance - Article 9 AmendmentsAttachment
• PowerPoint PresentationAttachment
• PowerPoint PresentationAttachment
• PowerPoint PresentationAttachment
• PowerPoint PresentationAttachment
• RAMCO Levine ActAttachment · scan, no text yet
• RAMCO OaksAttachment · scan, no text yet
• Recognition of Outgoing Boards and Commission Members New attachment added 9/03/2025Attachment
• Resignation EmailAttachment · scan, no text yet
• Resignation EmailAttachment
• Resignation EmailAttachment
• RESO Identifying Local Fiscal Distress 09.09.2025Attachment
• Resolution - Cannabis Equity Assessment and ProgramAttachment · 101 pages
• Resolution - Cannabis Retailer Permit FeesAttachment
• Resolution re State of Emergency on Homelessness 09.09.2025Attachment
• Santa Monica Benchmarking & Performance Ordinance Revised Attachment. 8/05/2026Attachment
• Santa Monica Covered Buildings 20-50k Square FeetAttachment
• Santa Monica Covered Buildings >50k Square FeetAttachment
• Santa Monica Low Carbon Concrete OrdinanceAttachment
• Santa Monica's Existing Building StockAttachment
• Single Exit Informational Bulletin (September 1, 2025)Attachment
• Staff Report for Microsoft Licenses - 09.10.2019Attachment
• Staff Report Insight_Mod 2_9.27.2022Attachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
• Written CommentsAttachment
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On the agenda

• 5.A.Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Gov. Code

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