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
HEIDI VON TONGELN
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
NIKIMA S. NEWSOME
CITY CLERK
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• Give open-minded consideration
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• 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
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(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, SEPTEMBER 30, 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: 10/1/2025 9:11 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. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
2.B. Commendation: Chris Baca (Meals on Wheels) Retirement
2.C. Proclamation: Sandwich Generation Appreciation Day
2.D. Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
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 SP2060-CT to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. and RFP SP2060-CM to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc; Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter Into Contracts with Shimmick Construction and Bureau Veritas and a Contract Modification with Dokken Engineering, Inc.; Authorize the City Manager to Accept Grant Award from the Highway Bridge Program and All Grant Renewals, and to Execute All Necessary Associated Documents for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the project was previously analyzed in the certified Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment in accordance with CEQA;
2. Adopt Addendum #1 to the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment;
3. Award Bid #SP2060-CT to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project for the Public Works Department;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,579,292 (including a 20% contingency), and, if necessary, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a bridge equipment lease agreement with Acrow Corporation of America for lease of a temporary pedestrian bridge system;
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5. Award Request for Proposals (RFP) #SP2060-CM to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project for the Public Works Department; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,892,153 (including a 10% contingency);
7. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11361 (CCS) in the amount of $218,623 with Dokken Engineering, Inc. for additional bridge engineering construction support services for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $4,377,023;
8. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $30,201,250 from the Highway Bridge Program for the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project in the Department of Public Works, and to accept all grant renewals;
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals; and
10.Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.B. Accept 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant Funds 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. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $60,875 from the federal Department of Homeland Security for the 2024 State Homeland Security Program grant on behalf of the Fire Department and to accept all future grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary grant agreement required to accept the grant and any subsequent grant modifications; and
4. Authorize a budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.C. Authorization to Extend Agreements for Parking Operations Management, Parking Access Revenue and Control Systems Services, and Credit Card Payment Services for Parking Operations
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Adopt a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10201 (CCS) in the amount of $13,100,084 with SP Plus LLC for Parking Operations Management. This will extend the expiration date from October 31, 2025, to June 30, 2027, resulting in an 11-year and 8 month City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/1/2025 9:11 AM Page 6 amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $81,800,084, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10413 (CCS) in the amount of $2,239,240 with Skidata, Inc. for Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) services. This will extend the expiration date from November 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027, resulting in a 10-year and 3 month amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $8,736,240, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #10599 (CCS) in the amount of $180,000 with Windcave, Inc. for credit card payment gateway provider services on Skidata Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems. This will extend the expiration date from December 31, 2025, to June 30, 2027, resulting in a 9-year and 10 month amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,250,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Award Bid SP2750 and Construction Contract to AC Pros, Inc. for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation HVAC Replacement Project.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #2750 to AC Pros, Inc. for the Santa Monica Department of Transportation HVAC Replacement Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with AC Pros, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 2,271,522 (including a 10% contingency) for a term of three years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of the report (requires 5 votes).
4.E. Adoption of Big Blue Bus Title VI 2025 Program Update Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Big Blue Bus 2025 Title VI Program update.
4.F. Authorization for Procurement Manager to Issue Purchase Orders to AAA Oil, Inc. for Purchase and Delivery of Diesel Fuel for the Public Works and Fire Departments
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue purchase orders with AAA Oil, City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/1/2025 9:11 AM Page 7 Inc. under County of Los Angeles Master Agreement MA-IS-2240008-9 for the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel for the Public Works and Fire Departments. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c), (i).
4.G. Award Nurse Practitioner Agreements for Advanced Provider Unit 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. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tiffany Leighanne Barajas DBA Affinity Care as a Nurse Practitioner for the Advanced Provider Unit for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.250(i) and 2.24.240(a) and an amount not to exceed $95,464 (including a $18,664 contingency) over a one-year period, with four 1-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $504,667 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Courtney Nabors DBA Naborly Nursing Inc. as a Nurse Practitioner for the Advanced Provider Unit for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.250(i) and 2.24.240(a) and an amount not to exceed $95,464 (including a $18,664 contingency) over a one-year period, with four 1-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $504,667 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Patricia Martin as a Nurse Practitioner for the Advanced Provider Unit for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.250(i) and 2.24.240(a) and an amount not to exceed $47,731 (including a $9,332 contingency) over a one-year period, with four 1-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $252,332 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.H. Authorization to Enter into Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Bank of America for City-Owned Property Located at 1301 Fourth Street - Item Pulled at the Request of Staff. 9/30/2025 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize:
1. City Manager to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Bank of America for the City-owned property at 1301 Fourth Street. The Third Amendment would extend term from February 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028; and
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2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
4.I. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.16.120 to Exempt Additional Zero Emission Vehicles from Parking Meter Payment Requirements
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.J. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.200 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Authorize and Establish Regulations for Cannabis Businesses and Delete Chapters 6.201, 6.202, and 6.203 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.K. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Authorize Cannabis Retailers to Sell Adult-Use and Medicinal Cannabis and Cannabis Products Within Certain Zoning Districts Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.L. Award RFP #456 and Professional Services Agreement to Playfly, LLC for Economic Analysis of Potential Digital Display District 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. Award RFP#456 to Playfly, LLC for economic consulting services for the Community Development Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Playfly, LLC for an amount not to exceed $226,750 over a 5-year period.
4.M. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.04.155 and Adding Section 4.04.405 Relating to Obligations After a Dog Bite Causes Injury to Persons or Animals Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce for first reading the attached Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.04.155 and adding Section 4.04.405 to provide private remedies when a dog maintained in violation of the leash law bites City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/1/2025 9:11 AM Page 9 another animal or person, and to require dog owners to share information after dog bites causing injury to persons or animals.
4.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 9, 2025 5:30 PM
4.O. City Council - Special Meeting - Sep 9, 2025 5:35 PM
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Diane Burnett v. City; LASC # 23TRCV00943 [report out only]
5.B. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 3100 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Delux Public Charter, LLC dba JSX Air (JSX); JSX negotiator: Alex Wilcox, CEO; under negotiation: lease price and terms of payment
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - potential initiation of litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 1 case - New Item Received 9/26/2025
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
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.)
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10.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Adoption of a Resolution making Findings of Climatic, Geological and Topographical Conditions
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Green Building, Wildland-Urban Interface, Historical and Existing Building Standards Codes and local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code;
3. Adopt the attached resolution making findings of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as required; and
4. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance, but at least 30 days before the effective date of the Codes.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Off-site Affordable Housing Pilot Incentive Program Status Update Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive an update on the Emergency Ordinance establishing the Pilot Program for the City’s Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP)
2. Provide direction to Staff on whether to terminate, extend, and/or amend the Emergency Ordinance.
11.B. Considerations for Reforming the Neighborhood Organization Grant Program - New Item Received. 9/24/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review and comment on the Neighborhood Organization Grant program policy options and direct staff on how to proceed with program; and
2. Council 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Santa Monica General Plan Land Use Map and the Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Official Districting Map for a Portion of the Parcel Located at 2644 30th Street Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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1. Adopt a finding that the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and Official Districting Map are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines, consistent with the findings set forth in the “Environmental Review” section of this Report;
2. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Santa Monica General Plan Land Use Map for a Portion of the Parcel Located at 2644 30th Street; and
3. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the Official Districting Map for a Portion of the Parcel Located at 2644 30th Street.
12.B. Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Santa Monica General Plan Land Use Map and the Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Official Districting Map for the Parcel Located at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and Official Districting Map are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines, consistent with the findings set forth in the “Environmental Review” section of this Report;
2. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Santa Monica General Plan Land Use Map for the Parcel Located at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard; and
3. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the Official Districting Map for the Parcel Located at 1331 Wilshire Boulevard.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointments to one unscheduled vacancy and one scheduled vacancy on the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission for terms ending on June 30, 2028. - New Item Received 9/26/2025
16.B. Recommendation to accept Albin Gielicz's resignation from the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy - New Item Received 9/26/2025
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16.C. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to assess options for enhanced On-Site Public Notice Requirements for Development Projects that will provide greater transparency and accessibility that will provide community members with additional project information and engagement opportunities. - New Item Received 9/26/2025
16.D. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to assess the viability of establishing a Santa Monica Citizen’s Academy, inclusive of a Youth-in-Government program component and return to the City Council with options before the end of the year with an overview of how we might implement such a program locally.
16.E. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to create a Community Trash Clean-Up Program, including the CalTrans Right-of-Way within Santa Monica and return with a program framework for a community trash clean-up initiative.
16.F. Request of Councilmember Zwick that the City Council, as part of National Seafood Month, consider approval of City sponsorship of the OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival taking place on Sunday, October, 19, 2025 on the Santa Monica Pier by directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees for use of the Pier for Spin PR Group, the Santa Monica-based PR, Marketing and Events agency producing the event. City fees related to the OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival include the application, administrative, neighborhood notification, business license, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use of the Pier in an amount up to $16,000 in waived fees. - New Item Received 9/26/2025
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 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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/1/2025 9:11 AM Page 13 early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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