Agenda packet — Santa Monica City Council, October 28, 2025 (part 3 of 6)

x Zoning variances
x Vacation of a public easement across private property x Pre-applications, such as for General Plan Amendment, considered by the legislative body prior to filing of formal application
x Contracts entered under the City Manager’s Authority
x Closed session items that may result in a contract/settlement agreement approved by Council (real estate or litigation)
It does not apply to:
x Contracts under $50,000
x Contracts where no party receives financial compensation x Contracts between two or more public agencies
x Competitively bid contracts that are required by law, agency policy, or agency rule to be awarded pursuant to a competitive process
x Purely ministerial decisions
x General policy decisions or rules where the interests affected are many and diverse
x Ordinances and resolutions (except items like development agreements adopted by ordinance)
x Ballot measures
x Departmental policies
x Council rules
x Labor contracts and project labor agreements
x Personal employment contracts
x Allocation of resources in the City budget

2. Who is required to disclose?
A “party” to a proceeding is any person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding. In general, a person or company who applies for a permit, license, or right to use property in a particular way, which requires the City’s discretionary approval, will qualify as a party.

Parties are also required to disclose contributions by their agents. An “agent” is someone who (1) represents a party to a proceeding for compensation; and (2) appears before or otherwise communicates with the City for the purpose of influencing the pending proceeding. This can include law firms, architects, engineers, consultants, and similar entities. Both the individual and their employer or firm are considered “agents.” A party should also disclose contributions of other entities majority owned by the party, as well as contributions of any other entity whose contributions it directs or controls.

3. What must be disclosed?
A party must disclose campaign contributions over $500 made in the prior twelve months.

A “contribution” is anything of value for which the party has not received full consideration, including money, nonmonetary items, payments made for advertising or

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other expenses coordinated with a candidate or committee, loans, tickets to political fundraisers, etc.

4. Who is considered an officer of the City?
An “officer” is anyone who may make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a decision in the proceeding or who exercises authority over officers who may do so. This includes elected officials, members of appointed boards and commissions, the City Manager, and any individual who is a candidate for elected office or who has been a candidate in the twelve months prior to the decision. This definition is included on the Disclosure Form.

5. When should the disclosure occur?
The Disclosure Form must be completed (1) by a party to a contract with the City (or that party’s agent) at the time the party submits a response to a Request for Proposal or other competitive solicitation, enters into contract negotiations with the City, or executes a contract with the City, whichever is earliest; or (2) by a party to a license, permit, or other entitlement proceeding before the City at the time the party (or their agent) submits the license, permit, or entitlement application to the City. The party (or their agent) must submit a supplemental form if they make any new reportable contributions while the same contract, license, permit, or other entitlement is being considered. The party (or their agent) must also use the form if they need to correct any previously submitted form.

Parties are solely responsible for completing the form accurately, and could face penalties for failure to do so. The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is the body who enforces violations of the Levine Act. If a party is uncertain about whether they are required to report or combine a contribution, they should consult with their attorney.

Nothing herein constitutes legal advice and individuals are urged to consult with their own attorney regarding the requirements of the law. To the extent there is any inconsistency, the language of the Levine Act and FPPC Regulations govern over this notice. Resources for officers, parties, participants, and agents, are available on the FPPC’s website at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-play-limits-and-prohibitions.html

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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 the official 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 Santa Monica.

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, 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. 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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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-month period;

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 in any 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: ____________________

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Packet Pg. 629 Attachment: Oaks - BofA (7344 : Third Lease Amendment with Bank of America for 1301 4th Street) 1 David Yakobson
From: Connor Webb <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 11:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin
Subject: 4H: Oppose Long-Term Bank of America Lease Extension at 4th & Arizona

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
Please reject the proposal to extend the lease for Bank of America until December 31, 2028.

Extending the lease would ensure that no housing construction will begin at 4th & Arizona until 2029. By agreeing to these terms, the city is essentially throwing in the towel on expediting the project. Mid2028 is three years away, which is not outside the possibility of construction if the city takes prompt action to move the project forward.

Instead, Council should direct staff to return with a revised proposal to extend the B of A lease until December 31, 2027, with four one-year options, rather than the proposed three one-year options for December 31, 2028. Given the expressed desire of BofA to remain in this location, the decision to offer a two-year base lease rather than a three-year base should not pose any significant challenges for any party involved, while giving the city an opportunity to expedite housing at 4th & Arizona.

Thank you,
Connor Webb
90404
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September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025

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From: Sam Shapiro-Kline <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 2:56 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oliver Chi
Subject: 4H: Oppose Long-Term BofA Extension at 4th Arizona

EXTERNAL
Council,
Please reject the proposal to extend the lease for Bank of America until December 31, 2028. Extending the lease would guarantee that no housing moves forward at 4th and Arizona until 2029. While a tighter timeline to begin construction may be optimistic, mid-2028 is 3 years away, which is not beyond the possibility of being achieved if the city acts quickly to move forward the 4/AZ project.

Instead, staff should come back with a proposal to extend the BofA lease until 12/31/2027, with 4 1 year options, rather than 12/312028 with 3 1 year options. Given the communicated desire of BofA to stay in this location, the choice to offer a 2 year base lease rather than 3 year base should not be problematic.

Thanks,
Sam Shapiro-Kline
Item 4-H
September 30, 2025
Item 4-H
September 30, 2025

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Report
City Council Meeting: October 28, 2025
Agenda Item: 4.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, Interim City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration
Subject: Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.

Executive Summary
On March 11, 2025, in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter

2.16, the City Council adopted the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (the “2025 Proclamation”).

Government Code Section 8630 requires local governmental authorities to renew a local emergency every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency. Accordingly, this staff report recommends adopting the attached Resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation. (Attachment A).

Discussion
On February 14, 2023, the City Council adopted a Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness due to the homelessness crisis in the region, which continues to grow, leading to deplorable living conditions and illness and deaths of unhoused and unsheltered persons in the region. On May 14, 2024, the City Council

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adopted a further Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (“the 2024 Proclamation”), which was utilized to advance several key initiatives related to homelessness.

On March 11, 2025, because the conditions that existed at the time the 2024 Proclamation was adopted persist, the City Council adopted the 2025 Proclamation, which extends the local emergency on homelessness through December 31, 2026. The 2025 Proclamation allows the City to expeditiously increase City services and programs to address and prevent homelessness. Specifically, the extension enables the City to, among other things, receive additional county, state, and federal resources to address the homelessness crisis, prevent rental price gouging, streamline and expedite certain City processes, leverage City resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness or to address local impacts of homelessness, and allows the City Manager to take all available actions authorized under Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.16. On April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11658 (CCS), ratifying the 2025 Proclamation. On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11669 (CCS), on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11686 (CCS), and on September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11697 (CCS) re-ratifying the 2025 Proclamation.

Staff now recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution re-ratifying the 2025 Proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and authorizing specified actions in response to that local emergency.

Environmental Review
The 2025 Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness would have no effect on the environment, and therefore, is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) 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.” Fiscal Impacts
None.

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Prepared By: Heidi Von Tongeln, Interim City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 10.28.25
B. Written Comments

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1 City Council Meeting: October 28, 2025 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA RATIFYING THE 2025 PROCLAMATION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING A LOCAL

EMERGENCY ON HOMELESSNESS
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 empowers the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services (“Director”), to request that the City Council proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency if the City Council is in session; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the City adopted a Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness due to the homelessness crisis in the region, which continues to grow, leading to deplorable living conditions and illness and deaths of unhoused and unsheltered persons in the region, which was extended to May 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024 the City adopted a further Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (the “2024 Proclamation”), which was utilized to advance several key initiatives related to homelessness; and WHEREAS, based on the 2024 Point-In-Time Homeless Count (“2024 PITC”) data, there were 75,312 people experiencing homeless in Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, based on the 2024 PITC data for Service Planning Area 5 (SPA 5), the SPA Santa Monica is in, there were 5,383 people experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, based on the 2024 PITC data, there were 774 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica; and

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Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 10.28.25 (6991 : Homlessness 2 WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) conducted an End of Line Survey in January 2025, and found 39 unhoused persons were unsheltered at the Santa Monica Downtown Metro Station given Metro’s current End of Line policy, which requires deboarding of all passengers and belongings at the end of the line when trains go out of service; and
WHEREAS, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report published in October 2023, the fastest growing group in the nation’s population of people experiencing homelessness is older adults, composing nearly half of the homeless population nationwide, and a number that is expected to triple by 2030, and older adult homelessness has increased by 25% in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care between 2020 and 2024; and
WHEREAS, a California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH) found that high housing costs and low income left participants vulnerable to homelessness, and that the most common reason for leaving housing was economic; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium that protected tenants from eviction who were under 80% of Area Median Income who were unable to pay rent due to the pandemic expired March 31, 2023, and tenants had up to twelve (12) months to repay past due rent owed to avoid risk of eviction; and WHEREAS, the number of eviction lawsuits provided to the Santa Monica City Attorney’s office in 2024 increased by over 28% from the number provided in 2023, with

84.8% of 2024 eviction lawsuits based on nonpayment of rent, suggesting even more tenants at risk of eviction and homelessness than in 2023; and

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Packet Pg. 636 Attachment: Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 10.28.25 (6991 : Homlessness 3 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2025, because the conditions that existed at the time the 2024 Proclamation was adopted persist, the City Council adopted the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (the “2025 Proclamation”); and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Proclamation extends the local emergency on homelessness through December 31, 2026, and allows the City to expeditiously increase City services and programs to address and prevent homelessness; and WHEREAS, specifically, the extension of the local emergency effectuated by the 2025 Proclamation enables the City to, among other things, receive additional county, state, and federal resources to address the homelessness crisis, prevent rental price gouging, streamline and expedite certain City processes, leverage City resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness or to address local impacts of homelessness, and to allow the City Manager to take all available actions authorized under Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.16; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11658 (CCS), ratifying the 2025 Proclamation; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11669 (CCS), on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11686 (CCS), and on September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11697 (CCS), reratifying the 2025 Proclamation; and WHEREAS the findings included in the 2025 Proclamation are included herein as if stated in full.

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Packet Pg. 637 Attachment: Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 10.28.25 (6991 : Homlessness 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness (“Exhibit A”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 2. It is hereby proclaimed that a local emergency now exists throughout the City. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during the existence of this local emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by State law and by the ordinances and resolutions of this City.

SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, in capacity as the Director of Emergency Services, to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency.

SECTION 4. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue and exist until December 31, 2026, unless its termination is earlier proclaimed by the City Council. As required by law, the City Council shall review the need to continue the state of emergency every 60 days until this resolution is terminated.

SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution, or the 2025 Proclamation ratified herein is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution or the 2025 Proclamation. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution and the 2025 Proclamation and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or

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Packet Pg. 638 Attachment: Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 10.28.25 (6991 : Homlessness 5 phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________

HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney

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From: Philip Schwartz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28: Agenda Items 4D and 16F

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown, and away from the Expo station. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F
I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F: Request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Respectfully
Philip D Schwartz, Treasurer
909-911 Arizona Ave HOA
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Antoinette Delio <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 1:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely
Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean
Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City
Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

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Antoinette Delio
136 San Vicente Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90402
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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 David Yakobson
From: Janie Coolidge <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 9:08 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: CT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 652 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 4 Sincerely
Janie Coolidge
322 11th Street, Santa Monica, Ca. 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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From: Jonathan Tate <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:24 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am still reeling over your decision to conceal from the public and then only give weeks' notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. Any facility of this type near schools, families, and our park alters our way of life in Santa Monica and affects all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists and the broader LA community.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclamation claiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager, Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move two current shelters out of downtown to locations far from the transit line. After your decision not to notify the public about the Ocean Avenue project, we cannot be excluded from these matters. Specifically, we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and surprise projects, which will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security, and way of life.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Tate
370 Mesa Road
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 654 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: C H <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 5:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks' notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay HorvathApproved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue to the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families, and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
C Hix
3838 Dunn Dr
Culver City, CA 90232
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 655 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 5 David Yakobson
From: angela <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Angela Gallo
311 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 656 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 6 David Yakobson
From: Kayla Carmichael <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park. This facility would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists. We, the Santa Monica residents urge you to stop this madness for once and all and we will not stop fighting until you do.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 657 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 7 KAYLA CARMICHAEL
311 OCEAN AVE SANTA MONICA
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 658 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 8 David Yakobson
From: Bayley Carmichael <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:10 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Bayley Carmichael
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 659 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 9 Santa Monica 301 Ocean Ave
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 660 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 10 David Yakobson
From: Susan Honnold <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Importance: High

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Susan Honnold
11750 W. Sunset Blvd.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 661 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 11 Los Angeles, CA 90049

YOUR ADDRESS
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 662 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 12 David Yakobson
From: Nancy Klein <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 8:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Dear City Council,
I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Nancy Klein
1208 Georgina Ave
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Kristin Jacobson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 4:37 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Kristin Jacobson
938 11th Street, Unit B, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 664 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: M M <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 4:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: NO NO NO

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Manju Devgan, MD
--
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 665 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 Manju Devgan, M.D.
11735 W Washington Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: 310-390-9829
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 666 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Alice Gould <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:37 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath's Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Kind regards,
Alice Wilson-Gould
897 Chattanooga Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310.486.6464
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 667 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: R <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:29 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16. F.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 Rumi Habuki
801 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica CA 90403

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 David Yakobson
From: Kelli <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 4:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Kelli Urode
12th street and Santa Monica Blvd
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 670 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: October 28th City Council Meeting
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council
City Manager’s Ofiice
From: Erik Hodge <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 8:57 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: October 28th City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am disappointed by your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type near several schools is dangerous. This would also obviously affect all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists, who we rely on to revitalize Santa Monica.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 671 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 David Yakobson
From: Stephanie Poli <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:46 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Stephanie Poli
925 14th St. Unit 6 Santa Monica CA 90403
--
[email protected] │ (602) 568-2598
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 672 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 David Yakobson
From: BRUCE GOLDSMITH <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 2:52 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,

I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."

We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely

Bruce Goldsmith

801 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 4 David Yakobson
From: Joe Fernandes <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:21 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Joachim Fernande
1342 Yale Street, Apt C
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 674 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 5 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 675 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Robert Wagmeister <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:26 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28th agenda item - URGENT

EXTERNAL
SUBJECT LINE: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Robert Wagmeister
221 16th Street
Santa Monica, Ca 90402
Sent from my iPhone
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 676 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 David Yakobson
From: Michael Rosove <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."

EXTERNAL
To: [email protected]
SUBJECT LINE: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 Dr. Michael H. Rosove
328 14th St.

Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 4 David Yakobson
From: Katrina Carlson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:17 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]; Ken Carlson
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
Please don’t hesitate to personally reach out to me for any feedback or assistance on this issue. I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 679 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 5 We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Katrina Carlson
1536 Georgina Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 680 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 6 David Yakobson
From: Kenneth Carlson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:22 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]; Katrina Carlson
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects." We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely,
— Ken —
Kenneth A. Carlson
210 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Cell: 310-963-0063
Email: [email protected]
CarlsonFilms.com
HeartofNuba.com
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 681 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 7 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 682 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 8 David Yakobson
From: Jessica M <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:30 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Jessica Munoz
Ocean Ave. Resident
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 683 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 9 David Yakobson
From: Stephanie Poli <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:46 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Stephanie Poli
925 14th St. Unit 6 Santa Monica CA 90403
--
[email protected] │ (602) 568-2598
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 684 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: LYNN WAGMEISTER <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:26 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Urgent attention

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Lynn Wagmeister
221 16th Street
Santa Monica, Ca. 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Judy Barnett <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:32 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Proposal
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

EXTERNAL
Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Judy Barnett
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 686 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 358 21st place
SM, Ca 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 David Yakobson
From: Greg DeBeech <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 1:44 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Ocean Avenue
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 4 Gregory DeBeech
757 Ocean Avenue Unit 202
Santa Monica, CA
90402
Sent from my iPad
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 689 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 1 David Yakobson
From: Barbara Simkin <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 4:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Susan Finley
Subject: Agenda Items 4.D and 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give two weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath-Approved Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and a park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from the translation and after your decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster we cannot afford to be excluded. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697[Where as Agenda Item 16.f on October 28, 2025
I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects.

We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our way of life.

Sincerely,
Barbara Simkin
701 Ocean Avenue #206
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 690 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 2 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 3 David Yakobson
From: Kendall Colletti <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 9:14 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Kendall Colletti and Evan Mitchell
605 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 4 David Yakobson
From: Olena Sholomytska <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 9:32 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Olena Sholomytska
450 San Vicente Blvd #102
Santa Monica, CA 90402
[email protected] | ph (916) 690-1778
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-sholomytska-549733/
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 5 ================

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
OCT 28 TUES CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30 PM

TO ATTEND
1685 Main Street, Room 250, Santa Monica, CA
If you wish to address the City Council for Item 4.D and/or 16F-Negrete at KIOSK on site.

TO CALL IN (310) 312-8173 during the live meeting
TO WATCH Remotely: smgov.net/video or youtube.com/user/Citytv16santamonica

RELATED DOCUMENTS & LINKS
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER OLIVER CHI’S OFFICIAL PLAN

CITY MANAGER OLIVER CHI'S PLANS QUESTIONS
NOV 6 7 PM NOMA TOWN HALL VIA ZOOM
Zoomlink: https://palisadesparksafety.org/nov6
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 6 David Yakobson
From: ci dixon <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 9:35 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
I am writing as a longtime Santa Monica resident and as the mother of a young adult with disabilities to express my deep concern about the City’s lack of transparency surrounding the proposed LA County – approved “Open Door” behavioral health housing facilities at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. These projects were advanced quietly and only disclosed to the public weeks before opening, despite being located steps from schools, families, and Palisades Park, one of our city’s most cherished public spaces.

Any facility intended to house individuals with severe mental illness, without proper medical licensing, psychiatric oversight, or a secured environment, poses risks both to its residents and to the surrounding community. The decision to conceal these plans from neighbors erodes public trust and undermines the collaborative spirit our city is known for.

I strongly OPPOSE Item 4.D.

By ratifying and extending emergency powers under the June 2025 Homelessness Emergency Declaration to City Manager Oliver Chi, the Council would effectively allow him to relocate or establish homeless facilities anywhere in Santa Monica without public notice or input. After the serious lack of transparency around the Ocean Avenue projects (CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and 11697), this would only deepen community distrust. We cannot afford to exclude residents from decisions that so profoundly affect neighborhood safety, accessibility, and quality of life.

I strongly SUPPORT Item 16.F.

I commend Mayor Lana Negrete’s motion calling for community engagement, zoning clarity, and accountability for LA County and nonprofit-operated housing projects. True compassion requires transparency and responsible oversight, not secrecy or blanket authority.

This issue is not about rejecting care for the unhoused or mentally ill. It is about ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive proper medical treatment in clinically appropriate settings, not warehouse-style “bridge housing” run without qualified psychiatric staff. My own daughter has autism, intellectual disability, OCD, and anxiety, and her independence depends on being able to safely access our community and parks. The City’s decision to site high-acuity behavioral facilities in close proximity to families like mine directly impacts her right to safety and inclusion under disability law.

We can and must do better, for both our residents and those genuinely in need of treatment. Please vote NO on Item 4.D and YES on Item 16.F to restore accountability and protect the integrity of our city.

With appreciation for your service and attention,
Caroline Dixon
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Mother and Advocate for Disability Rights and Responsible Housing Policy Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 7 David Yakobson
From: Catherine Jayne <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 9:35 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members.

I STRONGLY OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Catherine Jayne, Ph.D.
305 Georgina Ave., Santa Monica, CA
310-738-5101
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 8 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 9:49 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenuefrom the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 9 Eleni Kouitorou
515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, 90402, CA
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 10 David Yakobson
From: Peri Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 11 Peri Garcia
701 Georgina Avenue
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 700 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 12 David Yakobson
From: Shari Phillips <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Shari Phillips
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 13 David Yakobson
From: Yassmine Mehdyzadeh <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 14 Yassmine Mehdyzadeh
228 Marguerita Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 15 David Yakobson
From: warren brand <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:44 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects." We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Warren Brand
801 Ocean. Ave
Santa Monica CA 90403
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 16 David Yakobson
From: Maurine Hacker <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F." Dear City Council Members, Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects." We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely,
Maurine Hacker
205 Washington Ave.

Apt 505
Santa Monica, CA 90403
205 Washington Ave
Apt 505
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 17 Santa Monica, Ca 90403
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 18 David Yakobson
From: dominic gomez <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 12:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28 Agenda items 4D, 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Dominic Gomez
1105 Marine St Santa Monica
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 19 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 708 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 20 David Yakobson
From: Nancy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 3:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28 agenda items 4.d and16.f
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Sent from my SUBJECT LINE: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F." Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 21 Sincerely, Nancy Peters
240 Alta av
Santa Monica 90402

YOUR NAME

YOUR ADDRESS
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 710 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 22 David Yakobson
From: Louise Griffiths <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 4:16 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 23 Louise Blanchard
My iPhone did it.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 24 David Yakobson
From: Sandi Isaacs <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 5:19 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then give only weeks' notice before opening the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue to the public. Any facility of this type, right near schools, families, and our park, would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and affect all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclamation proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager, Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular, we refer to CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16. F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects." We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and of being body-slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security, and way of life.

Sincerely
Sandi Isaacs
201 Ocean Ave. #506P
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 713 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 25 David Yakobson
From: Gabriella Delacorte <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 5:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I am writing to express my strong opposition to Item 4.D regarding the proposed “Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility” to be located at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica.

The decision to move forward with this project—with minimal public notice and limited opportunity for community input—has left many residents, myself included, deeply concerned. This facility’s proximity to schools, family residences, and Palisades Park would significantly alter the character and safety of our neighborhood.

As someone who walks the area daily for health and recreation, I have always felt safe in our community. The establishment of a high-need facility of this nature in such a central and family-oriented location risks undermining that sense of security for residents, visitors, and tourists alike.

While I support compassionate and effective solutions to address homelessness and mental illness, I firmly believe that this particular site is inappropriate for such a facility. I respectfully urge you to reconsider this plan and to seek alternative locations that better balance the needs of vulnerable individuals with the safety and well-being of the surrounding community.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 714 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 26 Gabriella Delacorte
415 Marguerita Ave,
Santa Monica, ca 90402
310-849-3526
I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Gabriella Delacorte
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 27 David Yakobson
From: Laura Marcus <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 5:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Laura Marcus
937 2nd Street #7
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 716 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 28 David Yakobson
From: Danica Ferrin Klein <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 6:32 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28 AGENDA ITEMS 4.D AND 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
To the Santa Monica City Council,
I’m writing as a resident and parent who is still in disbelief over the city’s handling of the new Open Door facility for severely mentally ill unhoused individuals at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue—approved by LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath. The decision to keep this quiet and then provide only a few weeks’ notice before opening has shaken public trust. Placing a facility like this steps away from schools, family neighborhoods, and Palisades Park will inevitably change the fabric of daily life here—for residents and for the many visitors who come to enjoy our city.

On Item 4.D
I urge you to vote no.

Extending the June 2025 “homeless emergency” powers to our new City Manager, Oliver Chi, effectively hands him the authority to relocate shelters anywhere in Santa Monica without public input. This would allow major decisions—like moving shelters away from transit corridors and deeper into residential zones—to happen behind closed doors. After the Ocean Avenue experience, that is simply unacceptable. (References: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, 11697.)
On Item 16.F
I support Mayor Lana Negrete’s proposal requiring community engagement, zoning clarity, and accountability for LA County and nonprofit-operated housing projects. Transparency and local input should be the standard, not the exception.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 717 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 29 We’ve reached a point where secrecy has replaced dialogue. Residents deserve honesty, notice, and a seat at the table before decisions that reshape our neighborhoods are made.

This isn’t about opposition to solutions—it’s about inclusion in the process.

Respectfully,
Danica Ferrin Klein
633 21st place Santa Monica
Santa Monica Resident & Parent
__
Danica Ferrin Klein
T: +1 949.354.8324
–
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 30 David Yakobson
From: Margaret Rowe <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 6:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 31 Margaret Rowe
Santa Monica Resident
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 32 David Yakobson
From: Helene Rosenzweig <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 6:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenuefrom the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Helene Rosenzweig
625 21st Place
Santa Monica 90402
Sent from my iPhone
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 33 David Yakobson
From: Kelli Brooks <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:24 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I still cannot believe your decision to conceal, and then only give weeks notice to the public, about the plan to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue .

Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would severely alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, concerned Santa Monica residents cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
This city council’s secrecy, and surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life, must stop, PLEASE.

Santa Monica was a beautiful and safe community when I bought my home here over 20 years ago. Sadly, that is no longer true today. It is your obligation to address the problems while ALSO keeping Santa Monica residents informed at all times.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 34 Sincerely
Kelli Brooks
Santa Monica resident since 2002
Adelaide Drive
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 35 David Yakobson
From: frankie stabler-sholem <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 7:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28th Agenda items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Frankie Sholem
141 Georgina Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 36 David Yakobson
From: Kara Fox <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 8:34 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: : "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16F"
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and
then only give two weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay
Horvath-Approved Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825
Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools,
families, and a park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who
enjoy Palisades Park.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and
extending these powers to the New City Manager, Oliver Chi, you are giving the
him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current
shelters out of downtown and away from the translation, and after your decision to
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 37 not notify the public about Ocean Avenue's potential disaster we cannot afford to be
excluded. In particular, we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and
11697[Where as Agenda Item 16.f on October 28, 2025
I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and
Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects.

We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by
surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our way of life.

Sincerely
Kara Fox
235 14th st
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 38 David Yakobson
From: Negin Yazdinian <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Negin Yazdinian
2161 Georgina Ave
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 39 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:24 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D AND 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely

SHARON GOLDBERG
515 OCEAN AVENUE UNIT 306S
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 40 SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2622
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 729 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 41 David Yakobson
From: Vanessa Desrochers <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:28 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still having a hard time understanding your decision to conceal, and then only give a week's notice, to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type, which is right near schools, families, and our park, would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 42 David Yakobson
From: Jennifer Happillon <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:30 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 43 Sincerely
Jennifer Happillon
1721 Carlyle Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 44 David Yakobson
From: M K <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:34 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Mikhail Kibalchenko
535 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 733 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 45 David Yakobson
From: Jim Gisondo <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:34 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28, agenda item's 4.d 16.f
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
I strongly oppose item 4.d
I strongly support item 16.f
Sincerely
James Gisondo
Resident in Santa Monica
Sent from AOL on Android
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 734 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 46 David Yakobson
From: Kairi Harvig <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Kairi Harvig
535 12th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 735 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 47 David Yakobson
From: Michael Wise <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am incredulous over your handling of the proposal to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. Your process failed on every measure to provide transparency to the public community which will be materially impacted by the facility. A facility of this type located immediately near schools, families and our park would significantly alter our way of life in Santa Monica and impact all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 measure proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not adequately notify the public about the Ocean Avenue proposal, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular I am referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
I am outraged by this city council’s lack of transparency and surprise approval of projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on the safety and security our community.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 736 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 48 Sincerely
Michael Wise
201 Ocean Avenue, Apt 506P
Santa Monica, CA. 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 737 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 49 David Yakobson
From: Katherine Griffith <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:37 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects." We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely,
Katherine Griffith
129 Alta Ave, Santa Monica CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 738 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 50 David Yakobson
From: ciliegina2 <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:39 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D AND 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
I strongly oppose 4.D
I strongly support 16.F
Cheryl Gisondo
937 2nd Street
Santa Monica CA
Sent from my Galaxy
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 739 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 51 David Yakobson
From: Ann Kono <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 52 Sincerely
Ann Kono
537 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90402

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 53 David Yakobson
From: Larry Shapiro <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:51 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28th Agenda 4.D and 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 742 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 54 We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Larry Shapiro
1721 Carlyle Ave
Santa Monica CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 55 Sent from my iPhone
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 744 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 56 David Yakobson
From: Kelly Siegel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am flabbergasted over your decision to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 745 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 57 We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Michael and Kelly Siegel
2927 Washington Ave.

Santa Monica 90403
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 746 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 58 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:03 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D AND 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give a week’s notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely

DAVID GOLDBERG
515 OCEAN AVENUE UNIT 306S
SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2622
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 59 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

4.G.b
Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 60 David Yakobson
From: Artie Westerfield <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."

We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely

Arthur Westerfield
601 9th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 749 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 61 David Yakobson
From: Michelle Darrow <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28 – Agenda Items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing because I am still reeling from your decision to conceal, and then only give a few weeks’ notice about, the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath–approved Open Door Facility for the severely mentally ill homeless population at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue.

A facility of this type, placed directly near schools, families, and Palisades Park, would dramatically alter the safety and character of our community—as well as the experience for residents and visitors who enjoy our coastal parks.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of the June 2025 “Homeless Emergency” and extending these powers to the new City Manager, Oliver Chi, you are effectively granting him unrestricted authority to relocate homeless shelters wherever he chooses—without public input. This includes his proposed plan to move the two existing shelters out of downtown and away from the end of the transit line.

After the lack of transparency surrounding the Ocean Avenue decision, the community cannot afford to be left out again. Specifically, I refer to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I support Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F., which requests that the City Manager provide community engagement, zoning clarity, and accountability for all LA County and nonprofit-operated housing projects.

Santa Monica residents have had enough of secrecy and surprise decisions that threaten our safety, security, and quality of life. We deserve transparency and a voice in shaping the future of our neighborhoods.

Sincerely,
Michelle Darrow
123 Georgina Ave, SM CA 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 62 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 63 David Yakobson
From: Cyrus Partow <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:37 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Best Regards,
Cyrus Partow
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 64 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 753 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 65 David Yakobson
From: Liane Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:38 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: October 28 Agenda item 4.D 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 66 I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
YOUR NAME Liane Hall
YOUR ADDRESS 357 18th Street. SM
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 67 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 756 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 68 David Yakobson
From: Eric Hirshberg <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:51 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: URGENT: Items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am still reeling from your recent attempt to conceal and then only give weeks notice to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility on 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue from the public. Any facility of this type right near schools, families and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and all those who enjoy Palisades Park including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete’s Item 16.F. request that the City Manager provide “community engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being surprised by projects with no community input that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Eric Hirshberg
528 24th St.

Santa Monica, CA
90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 69 David Yakobson
From: Stephanie Weston <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:22 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28, Agenda Items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 70 Stephanie Weston
123 Georgina Avenue #7
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Sent from my iPhone
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 759 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 71 David Yakobson
From: Gisela Friedman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:26 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: "OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F."
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.:

Please take back new City Manager Oliver Chi's unrestrained increased authority. He should NOT be allowed to move homeless shelters, least of all without community input.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.:

I fully support Mayor Lana Negrete's Item 16.F. that requests the City Manage to provide "community engagement, zoning clarity and accountability for LA County and non-profit operated housing projects." Sincerely,
Gisela Lesin
1936 La Mesa Drive
Santa Monica 90402
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 72 David Yakobson
From: Barry Wilen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:30 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: City Council Oct 28 Agenda items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
Many of us are still shocked by the apparently secretive plans to create the homeless mental health facilities at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. These were plans in which at least some city council members and other city officials were involved during June and July 2025, per information provided by St. Joseph Center at the North of Montana Association meeting on October 9, 2025. Unfortunately, the city chose to keep all of these plans secret until they were finalized.

As a result, due to the egregious lack of transparency on this issue which is clearly critical to all city residents and businesses, our trust in the city council and the city government has been severely eroded.

For the city to earn back our trust, residents and businesses must no longer be kept in the dark on these matters. Therefore, I support agenda item 16.F to improve transparency and communication regarding these and future housing projects like this one.

In addition, I oppose agenda item 4.D as it currently stands. Because the homeless emergency proclamation extends to a single person, the City Manager, essentially unlimited power to move and establish homeless shelters without community communication and input, the extension of the emergency declaration contributes to and is a continuation of the lack of transparency from the city regarding housing in general and specifically homeless shelter placement.

I urge the city council to revise item 4.D in order to remove the ability of a single person, the City Manager, from unilaterally making decisions regarding placement of homeless shelters in the city without transparency and community input.

Thank you,
Barry Wilen
Marguerita Avenue
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 73 Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
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Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 74 David Yakobson
From: Caroline Matthews <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28 meeting, Agenda Items 4.G & 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
I am writing to you because I am still reeling over your decision to conceal and then only give a few weeks' notice of the plans to open the LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath Approved Open Door Severely Mentally Ill Homeless Facility at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. Any facility of this type near schools, families, and our park would alter our way of life in Santa Monica and affect all those who enjoy Palisades Park, including tourists.

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.G.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 action proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from being close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about the proposed homeless facilities at Ocean Avenue, I strongly disagree with any action to exclude the public from providing input on these decisions. In particular I am referring to:

CCS 11658, 11669, 11686, and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

I SUPPORT Mayor Lana Negrete's Item 16.F request that the City Manager provide "Community Engagement, Zoning Clarity, and Accountability for LA County and Nonprofit Operated Housing Projects."
I am disappointed in this city council's secrecy with regard to surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security, and way of life.

Sincerely,
Caroline Matthews
Wilshire Montana Neighborhood, Santa Monica
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 75 David Yakobson
From: Dennis Puri <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:34 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28, Agenda Items 4.D and 16.F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely,
Dennis Puri
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 76 David Yakobson
From: Hannah Wilen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28 agenda items 4D and 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Hi,
Many residents remain deeply concerned about the recently revealed plans to establish homeless mental health facilities at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. According to information presented by St.

Joseph Center at the North of Montana Association meeting on October 9, 2025, these plans involved certain City Council members and city staff during June and July of 2025. However, the City did not disclose any information to the community until after the plans were effectively finalized.

This lack of transparency surrounding an issue of such significant impact to residents and businesses has seriously undermined public trust in both the City Council and the broader city government.

To begin restoring that trust, the City must ensure that residents and local businesses are no longer excluded from meaningful discussion and participation in decisions of this nature. For that reason, I support Agenda Item 16.F, which seeks to improve transparency and communication regarding current and future housing projects.

Additionally, I oppose Agenda Item 4.D in its current form. The existing homeless emergency proclamation grants the City Manager unilateral authority to select and establish homeless shelters without community notification or input. Extending this declaration would continue the pattern of nontransparent decision-making that has contributed to the present mistrust.

I respectfully urge the City Council to revise Item 4.D to remove the provision granting a single individual—namely, the City Manager—the authority to independently determine the placement of homeless shelters. Decisions of such significance must be accompanied by public transparency, accountability, and community engagement.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best,
Hannah Wilen
2234 22nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 77 David Yakobson
From: Howard Klein <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:46 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Sincerely
Howard Klein
1208 Georgina Avenue
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 78 David Yakobson
From: Lilly Wilen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:48 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda items 4D and 16F
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
Many of us are still surprised by the recent plans to create homeless mental health facilities at 413 and 825 Ocean Avenue. These plans seem to have been developed behind the scenes, with some city council members and officials involved in June and July 2025, according to information shared by St. Joseph Center at the North of Montana Association meeting on October 9, 2025. Unfortunately, the city kept these plans under wraps until they were finalized.

This lack of transparency has understandably caused concern and eroded trust in our city council and government, especially on an issue that impacts everyone in our community.

To rebuild trust, it's crucial that residents and businesses are kept informed about these matters moving forward. That’s why I support agenda item 16.F, which focuses on improving transparency and communication around housing projects like this one.

On the other hand, I have concerns about agenda item 4.D as it stands. The current emergency proclamation gives the City Manager significant power to move and establish homeless shelters without community input or communication. This lack of involvement from residents only adds to the ongoing transparency issues, particularly regarding where homeless shelters are placed.

I strongly encourage the city council to reconsider item 4.D and adjust it so that decisions about homeless shelter placements are made with greater transparency and input from the community.

Thank you,
Lilly Wilen
Marguerita Avenue
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 79 David Yakobson
From: Rebecca Pidgeon <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: OCT 28, AGENDA ITEMS 4.D and 16.F.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless. After the decision to not notify the public about Ocean Avenue potential disaster, we cannot afford to be excluded on these matters. In particular we are referring to: CCS 11658, 11669, 11686 and 11697.

I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 80 Sincerely
Rebecca Pidgeon
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 81 David Yakobson
From: Kimberly Brooks <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 11:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Oct 28 Meeting, ITEMS 4.D., ITEM 11.A., ITEM 16.F Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I OPPOSE ITEM 4.D.

By ratifying the powers of a June 2025 proclaiming a homeless emergency and extending these powers to the New City Manager Oliver Chi, you are giving the him unrestricted authority to move homeless shelters wherever he deems appropriate without public input, including his plan to move the two current shelters out of downtown and away from close to the end of the transit line. Furthermore, you are effectively using reserves to take away critical funding for police officers and placing it your projects to help the homeless.

I OPPOSE ITEM 11.A.

An entire city realignment should be a PUBLIC PROCESS, not something pushed by the city manager and voted on by council in the same meeting. Even our normal Budget Process has study sessions. This is insane and authoritarian
I SUPPORT ITEM 16.F.

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Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) 82 We have had enough of this city council’s secrecy and being body slammed by surprise projects that will have a dramatically negative impact on our safety, security and way of life.

Sincerely
Kimberly Schneider
310.738.8800
Montana Avenue & 14th
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025
Item 4-G
October 28, 2025

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Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6991 : Homlessness Emergency Proclamation) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: October 28, 2025
Agenda Item: 4.H
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, Interim City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration
Subject: Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements
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.

Executive Summary
On January 8, 2025, on behalf of the City, and in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 2.16.060, the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, issued an Executive Order declaring a Local Emergency (Executive Order) in response to extreme weather conditions and widespread fires that ignited in nearby Pacific Palisades (Palisades Fire) and elsewhere in Los Angeles County (collectively, Regional Fires). On January 10, 2025, the City Manager issued a Revised Executive Order.

On January 10, 2025, Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order, proclaiming a local emergency throughout the City, and authorizing the Executive Director to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires.

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On January 14, 2025, the City Manager issued a Second Revised Executive Order in accordance with direction given by the City Council on January 10, and on January 31, 2025, the City Manager issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order.

On February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order. On March 19, 2025, the City Manager issued a Second Supplement to the Executive Order in accordance with direction given by Council on February 25. On March 28, 2025, the City Manager issued a Third Supplement to the Executive Order, and on April 16, 2025, the City Manager issued a Fourth Supplement to the Executive Order.

On April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), reratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order. On April 29, 2025, the City Manager issued a Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order.

On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11668 (CCS), reratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order. On June 26, 2025, the City Manager issued a Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order.

On July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11685 (CCS), reratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Supplements to the Executive Oder, and ratifying the Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order. On August 28, 2025, the City Manager issued a Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order.

On September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11696 (CCS), reratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order. On October 23, 2025, the City Manager issued an Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order.

The Executive Order, Revised Executive Order, Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Supplements, all include specific regulations and policies to protect the health and safety of Santa Monica residents, workers, businesses, and visitors.

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Government Code Section 8630 requires local governmental authorities to renew a local emergency every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency. Further, SMMC section 2.16.100 requires that “rules and regulations” issued by the Director of Emergency Services be “confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council” Accordingly, this staff report recommends adopting the attached Resolution re-ratifying the Executive Order, Revised Executive Order, Second Revised Executive Order and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order. (Attachment A).

Discussion
On January 7, 2025, a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure.

The National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity, and extremely dry vegetation.

On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena ignited in Los Angeles County ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over 40,000 acres (the Regional Fires). High winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threat to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph.

The Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened or destroyed structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access routes to the communities affected by the Regional Fires. Along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures. This weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior,

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impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure.

On January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles, and the Governor declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available.

On January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”), issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires. Pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on price-gouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permitted bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days. (Attachment B). On January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (Revised Executive Order) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications. (Attachment C).

On January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize

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the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires. At that meeting, Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires; 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections.

On January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction from January 10. 2025. (Attachment D). On January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment; and 4) expand criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires. (Attachment E).

On February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order. Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of the tenant protection laws for short term rentals and that short term renters are given the same protections as long-term renters in addition to providing support to local restaurants impacted by the fires.

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On March 19, 2025, the City Manager issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) broaden the Order’s provisions to include schools and Child Care and Early Education Facilities that were expanding to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) terminate the portion of Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order suspending enforcement of the provisions of the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance as of April 18, 2025, and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025. (Attachment F).

On March 28, 2025, the City Manager issued a Third Supplement to the Executive Order to provide a 50% discount for license fees for outdoor dining, sidewalk dining, and pier deck dining for the month of March 2025. (Attachment G).

On April 16, 2025, the City Manager issued a Fourth Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) require, upon request of the City, that schools displaced by the Regional Fires that are operating or expanding as a temporary use in the City to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan for review and approval by the Director of the Community Development Department; 2) provide discounted rates City’s Downtown parking structures for schools displaced by the Regional Fires that are operating or expanding in the City’s Downtown for the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester; and 3) allow modifications to regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits to expire as of April 30, 2025. (Attachment H).

On April 29, 2025, the City Manager issued Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order, which, consistent with Council direction given on March 22, 2025, extended the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Executive Order suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, LimitedService and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any

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Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through June 30, 2025. (Attachment I.)
On June 26, 2025, the City Manager issued a Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order, to: 1) allow Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires to operate within the City’s nonresidential zones as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Executive Order suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, LimitedService and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through August 31, 2025. (Attachment J.)
On August 28, 2025, the City Manager issued a Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, to issue Temporary Use Permits for temporary uses that are supportive of economic recovery or to support businesses that were operating within Los Angeles County but displaced by the Regional Fires, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Executive Order suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, LimitedService and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through October 31, 2025. (Attachment K.)
After an initial higher volume of requests for Tier 1 priority due to impacts from the regional fires on the City's Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist, requests have dropped significantly in recent months, with only one request for Tier 1 priority submitted to the Housing Division from October 1 through October 22, 2025, evidencing demand for the preference has largely subsided. Further, the 6-month period of Tier 1 priority on the Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist that was granted under the Second Revised Executive Order to eligible persons impacted by the Regional Fires has expired for

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initial persons that were awarded the priority and will expire soon for others, and as the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program sunsets and federal funding winds down, it is vital for the Housing Authority to focus its limited voucher program staff capacity on maintaining housing stability for current voucher program participants, particularly those transitioning from the EHV program into the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to prevent displacement and homelessness.

On October 23, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued an Eighth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) allow for and confirm the expiration of the provisions of Section 4 of the Second Revised Executive Order, as amended by the First Supplement, granting priority on the Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist to eligible persons impacted by the Regional Fires; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Executive Order suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and

9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through December 31, 2025. (Attachment L) The emergency proclamation and its supplements were issued by the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Operations, under authority of Santa Monica Municipal Code

2.16.060. These orders must be ratified by the City Council as soon as practicable to remain in effect. Council previously approved Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) on January 10, 2025, ratifying the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; Resolution Number 11645 (CCS) on February 25, 2025, re-ratifying the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order and ratifying the Second Revised Executive Order and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; Resolution Number 11659 (CCS) on April 22, 2025, re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements; Resolution Number 11668 (CCS) on June 10, 2025, reratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order; Resolution Number 11685 (CCS) on July 29, 2025, re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order; and on September 9, 2025, the

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City Council adopted Resolution Number 11696 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order.

Staff now recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and authorizing specified actions in response to that local emergency.

Environmental Review
The action taken by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) 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”, Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) CEQA Guidelines, and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. The measures taken are, among other things, administrative; ministerial; involving the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; or are emergency and temporary in nature. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Fiscal Impacts
None.

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Prepared By: Heidi Von Tongeln, Interim City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires)
B. B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025
C. C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 D. D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 E. E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 F. F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 G. G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 H. H-Fourth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 16, 2025 I. I-Fifth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 29, 2025 J. J-Sixth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency June 26, 2025 K. K-Seventh Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency August 28, 2025 L. L-Eighth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency October 23, 2025

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1 City Council Meeting: October 28, 2025 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE SANTA

MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF

LOCAL EMERGENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROCLAMATIONS THERETO
WHEREAS, a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph gusts in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and

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Packet Pg. 782 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity, and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the

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WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment,

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WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered

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Packet Pg. 785 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in

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Packet Pg. 786 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) and the Tourism Marketing District (TMD) Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for incomequalifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and

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6.22.060, and 6.22.070, Residential Leasing Regulations, and to clarify tenant protections for persons displaced that obtained housing during the suspension; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) broaden the Order’s provisions to include schools and Child Care and Early Education Facilities that were expanding to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) terminate the portion of Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order suspending enforcement of the provisions of the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance as of April 18, 2025, and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and

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WHEREAS, on April 16, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fourth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) require, upon request of the City, that schools displaced by the Regional Fires that are operating or expanding as a temporary use in the City to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan for review and approval by the Director of the Community Development Department; 2) provide discounted rates City’s Downtown parking structures for schools displaced by the Regional Fires that are operating or expanding in the City’s Downtown for the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester; and 3) allow modifications to regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits to expire as of April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the Council provided further direction to extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any

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WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fifth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to implement Council direction from April 22 and extend the provisions of Section 5 to the Second Supplement through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11668 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Sixth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) allow Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires to operate within the City’s nonresidential zones as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to August 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11685 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Seventh Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) authorize

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WHEREAS, on September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11696 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued an Eighth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) terminate the provisions of Section 4 of the Second Revised Executive Order, as amended by the First Supplement, granting Tier 1 priority on the Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist to eligible persons impacted by the Regional Fires for a period of 6 months; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS the findings included in each Executive Order referenced herein are included herein as if stated in full; and
WHEREAS, although the immediate fire danger has subsided, the City has continued to receive requests to accommodate individuals, schools, and businesses displaced by the Regional Fires; and

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Packet Pg. 791 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 WHEREAS, local businesses have reported that they are still experiencing economic impacts from the Regional Fires and face resulting economic uncertainty; and WHEREAS, the City has continued to receive reports of excessive pricing for rental housing and consumers and renters remain susceptible to price gouging due to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS in the interest of public health and safety, as affected by the state, and local emergency caused by the Regional Fires, it is necessary to exercise the City Council’s authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ratify the actions of the Executive Director of Emergency Services related to the protection of life and property.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) (“Exhibit A”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 2. The Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit B”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 3. The Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit C”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 4. The First Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit D”) is hereby ratified.

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SECTION 6. The Third Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit F”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 7. The Fourth Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit G”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 8. The Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit H”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 9. The Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit I”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 10. The Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit J”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 11. The Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Exhibit K”) is hereby ratified.

SECTION 12. It is hereby proclaimed that a local emergency now exists throughout the City. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during the existence of this

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SECTION 13. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, in the Manager’s capacity as the Director of Emergency Services, to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires.

SECTION 14. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue and exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council. As required by law, the City Council shall review the need to continue the state of emergency at least every 60 days until this resolution is terminated. Except as may be otherwise provided, the provisions of the Executive Order, Revised Executive Order, Second Revised Executive Order, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Supplements to the Executive Order and any Supplement issued pursuant to the authority of the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to this resolution and the Municipal Code shall be in full force and effect as of their issuance and shall remain in full force and effect until the termination of the resolution by the City Council.

SECTION 15. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution, the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, or the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Supplements to the Executive Order ratified herein is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution, the Executive Order,

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SECTION 16. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 795 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
(by the Director of Emergency Services)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of Santa Monica is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session, subject to ratification by the City Council within seven days; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica does hereby find:

That, a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and is expected at least through Thursday, January 9, 2025, and possibly extending indefinitely, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
That the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50- 80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, are expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
That on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over 15,800 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and

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Packet Pg. 796 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Palisades Fire, causing imminent threat to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Palisades Highlands community; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Palisades Fire has already spread across 15,800 acres damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Palisade there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response.

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Packet Pg. 797 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 That on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property That, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and That 90,000
residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of and
That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and
That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and

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Packet Pg. 798 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Palisades Fire; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED and restated that a local emergency and now exists throughout the City;
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of the City shall be as prescribed by federal and state law, and by City ordinances and resolutions of this City.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Palisades Fire may operate within the City non-residential zones on a temporary basis without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.

2. Preferential parking rules are hereby suspended for residents that provide accommodations to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters

6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations,

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Packet Pg. 799 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire only, is suspended.

4. The prohibitions on price gouging for goods and services set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.36.161, including but not limited consumer goods, emergency cleanup supplies, and repair and reconstruction services, and for housing costs, including hotel and motel rates and rental housing prices, are hereby triggered by this proclamation and shall remain in effect for the time periods set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.36.161;

5. During the period of the local emergency, no landlord shall endeavor to evict a residential tenant, including serving a notice to terminate tenancy based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to a Palisades Fire evacuation order or warning or poor air quality conditions related to the Palisades Fire.

6. A curfew is hereby imposed in the City of Santa Monica in all areas subject to mandatory evacuation order. Pursuant to the curfew, no persons shall be upon the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, ways, or any other public place or upon unimproved private real property in the specified areas of the City of Santa Monica between the hours between sunset and sunrise, for so long at the mandatory evacuation order is effective.

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Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 b. A violation of the curfew shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 2.16.100(2) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. c. The curfew shall also be enforceable through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Administrative citation may be issued by and City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090.
d. Law enforcement personnel, firefighting personnel, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in police or emergency work, individuals traveling to and from work, individuals traveling to and from medical appointments or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

7. All previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory Evacuation Orders or an Evacuation Warning are suspended. The time to complete work under such previously-issued building permits shall be tolled during the period of suspension under this paragraph.
a. Violations of this seventh paragraph shall be enforceable by the Santa Monica Police Department and any City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090 as misdemeanors pursuant to Government Code Section 8665 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.100, or through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.

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Packet Pg. 801 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 b. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of this seventh paragraph, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Violations of this provision may result in suspension or revocation of any building permit previously issued.
c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

8. In accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.240, Procurement for Emergency Needs, the City Manager, the Emergency Services Manager, the Purchasing Agent, or designees delegated in accordance with Section

2.24.240(b) may:
a. Shorten or waive all required notice periods and competitive solicitation procedures set forth in this Chapter;
b. Secure in the open market at the best reasonable price, contracts for public works projects, goods and services;
c. Negotiate or execute such contracts, agreements, applications or other documents with such other federal, state or local agencies or other groups and organizations as are necessary to provide or obtain emergency aid, assistance or services to the City of Santa Monica; and
d. Contract for the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health or property.

9. In accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.090, any expenditures made in connection with the emergency activities under this Proclamation, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of Santa Monica.

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Packet Pg. 802 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 10. Bed and Breakfasts, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(a), and hotels and motels, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(b), may allow hotel stays beyond 30 days.

ADOPTED this 8th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

DAVID WHITE
City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
This proclamation has been issued in accordance with applicable law and is in effect and carries the force of law until January 15, 2025, on which date it expires unless confirmed and ratified by the City Council.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 803 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 REVISED PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (by the Director of Emergency Services and ratified
by the City Council on January 10, 2025)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 804 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50- 80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, are expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
That on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over 15,800 20,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Palisades Fire, causing imminent threat to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Palisades Highlands community; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Palisades Fire has already spread across 15,800 more than 20,000 acres damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire

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Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Palisade there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response.

That on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property That, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and That 90,000
residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within a and

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Packet Pg. 806 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and
That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Palisades Fire; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the Palisades Fire has already displaced thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and

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Packet Pg. 807 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 -sharing and residential leases as set
forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords and local businesses to house those displaced by the Palisades Fire; and
That tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Palisades Fire on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
That in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings, the risk of fires being started by construction, and in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders, the risk of fires being started by landscaping activity is unreasonably high and could stretch already limited resources beyond their capacity; and That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by

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Packet Pg. 808 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Palisades Fire may operate within the City non-residential zones on a temporary basis without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.

2. Preferential parking rules are hereby suspended for residents that provide accommodations to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters

6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations, as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire only, is suspended.

4. The prohibitions on price gouging for goods and services set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.36.161 4.32.161, including but not limited consumer goods, emergency cleanup supplies, and repair and reconstruction services, and for housing costs, including hotel and motel rates and rental housing prices, are hereby triggered by this proclamation and shall remain in effect for the time periods set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.36.161 4.32.161;

5. During the period of the local emergency, no landlord shall endeavor to evict a residential tenant, including but not limited to serving or filing a notice to terminate tenancy or unlawful detainer complaint, based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to a Palisades Fire evacuation order or warning or poor air quality conditions related to the Palisades Fire.

6. A curfew is hereby imposed in the City of Santa Monica in all areas subject to mandatory evacuation order. Pursuant to the curfew, no persons shall be upon the

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Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, ways, or any other public place or upon unimproved private real property in the specified areas of the City of Santa Monica between the hours between sunset and sunrise, for so long at the mandatory evacuation order is effective.

The City shall take all reasonable measures to provide notice to the public of the existence and terms of this curfew order.
a. The law enforcement personnel of this City along with other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City are hereby authorized and charged to the extent provided by law with the responsibility of enforcing this curfew, and are further authorized to arrest any such person as does not obey this curfew after due notice, oral or written, has been given to that person. b. A violation of the curfew shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 2.16.100(2) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. c. The curfew shall also be enforceable through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Administrative citation may be issued by and City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090.
d. Law enforcement personnel, firefighting personnel, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in police or emergency work, individuals traveling to and from work, individuals traveling to and from medical appointments

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Packet Pg. 810 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

7. To avoid sparks that could lead to additional sources of fires,: 1) All previously-issued building permits previously issued to persons other than the City are hereby suspended in for areas subject to mandatory Evacuation Orders or an Evacuation Warning are suspended.; and 2) all landscaping activities are hereby prohibited in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order. The time to complete work under such previously-issued building permits shall be tolled during the period of suspension under this paragraph.
a. Violations of this seventh paragraph shall be enforceable by the Santa Monica Police Department and any City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090 as misdemeanors pursuant to Government Code Section 8665 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.100, or through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
b. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of this seventh paragraph, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Violations of this provision may result in suspension or revocation of any building permit previously issued.

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Packet Pg. 811 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

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Packet Pg. 812 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 10. Bed and Breakfasts, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(a), and hotels and motels, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(b), may allow hotel stays beyond 30 days.

ADOPTED this 10th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 813 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SECOND REVISED PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (by the Director of Emergency Services)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of Santa Monica is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica does hereby find:

That, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and is continuing as of this date, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
That the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50- 80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, are expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and

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Packet Pg. 814 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and
That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and

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Packet Pg. 815 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
That on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and That, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and

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Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors orders; and
That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and

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Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the Regional Fires have already displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
-sharing and residential leases as set
forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
That tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
That in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings, the risk of fires being started by construction, and in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders, the risk of fires being started by landscaping activity is unreasonably high and could stretch already limited resources beyond their capacity; and That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica ratified the existence of the emergency on January 9, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED and restated that a local emergency and now exists throughout the City;

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Packet Pg. 818 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of the City shall be as prescribed by federal and state law, and by City ordinances and resolutions of this City.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the non-residential zones on as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

City Staff shall also prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections required, and strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; since it is the intent to accommodate those affected beyond the immediate fire emergency threat, City Staff are also directed to prepare and offer for Council approval solutions that would allow those schools, child care and early education facilities, small businesses and nonprofits displaced and temporarily relocating pursuant to this provision to remain for six to twelve months (or longer, as may be directed by Council) following their displacement.

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Packet Pg. 819 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 2. Parking regulations are hereby modified to allow residents to obtain 30 day Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits (excluding the Central Zone and for beach zone residents only) for up to two vehicles (per residential address) for persons displaced by the Regional Fires residing with them for the duration of the declared emergency. At the end of the 30 day period, the permit can be renewed for an additional 30 days if the declared emergency is still in place.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter

6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Regional Fires is suspended; and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

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Packet Pg. 820 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 4.
waitlist - households impacted by the Regional Fires who are income qualified and:
have minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools; or work in Santa Monica at least 25 hours/week
shall be given Tier 1 priority on for 6 months,
suspending the current Tier 1 requirement that a household be displaced from a resi
preference rule allows prioritization of families displaced by the fire, and individuals who work in Santa Monica, ahead of current applicants who live or work in Santa Monica but do not otherwise qualify for Tier 1 priority.

5. The prohibitions on price gouging for goods and services set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.32.161, including but not limited of consumer goods, emergency cleanup supplies, and repair and reconstruction services, and for housing costs, including hotel and motel rates and rental housing prices, are hereby triggered by this proclamation and shall remain in effect for the time periods set forth in Penal Code Section 396 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.32.161.

6. During the period of the local emergency, no landlord shall endeavor to evict a residential tenant, including but not limited to serving or filing a notice to terminate tenancy or unlawful detainer complaint, based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to a Regional Fire evacuation order or warning or poor air quality conditions related to the Regional Fires.

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Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 7. A curfew is hereby imposed in the City of Santa Monica in all areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders or an Evacuation Warning. Pursuant to the curfew, no persons shall be upon the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, ways, or any other public place or upon unimproved private real property in the specified areas of the City of Santa Monica between the hours 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., for so long at the evacuation orders are effective. The City shall take all reasonable measures to provide notice to the public of the existence and terms of this curfew order.
a. The law enforcement personnel of this City along with other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City are hereby authorized and charged to the extent provided by law with the responsibility of enforcing this curfew, and are further authorized to arrest any such person as does not obey this curfew after due notice, oral or written, has been given to that person. b. A violation of the curfew shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 2.16.100(2) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. c. The curfew shall also be enforceable through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Administrative citation may be issued by and City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090.

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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 d. Law enforcement personnel, firefighting personnel, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in police or emergency work, individuals traveling to and from work, individuals traveling to and from medical appointments or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

8. To avoid sparks that could lead to additional sources of fires: 1) building permits previously issued to persons other than the City itself are hereby suspended in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders or an Evacuation Warning; 2) all landscaping activities are hereby prohibited in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 3) all outdoor open flames in the City shall be prohibited during times of red flag warnings. The time to complete work under such previously-issued building permits shall be tolled during the period of suspension under this paragraph. a. Violations of this seventh paragraph shall be enforceable by the Santa Monica Police Department and any City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090 as misdemeanors pursuant to Government Code Section 8665 and Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.100, or through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.

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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 b. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of this seventh paragraph, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Violations of this provision may result in suspension or revocation of any building permit previously issued.
c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

9. In accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.240, Procurement for Emergency Needs, the City Manager, the Emergency Services Manager, the Purchasing Agent, or designees delegated in accordance with Section

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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 10. In accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.090, any expenditures made in connection with the emergency activities under this Proclamation, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of Santa Monica.

11. Bed and Breakfasts, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(a), and hotels and motels, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(b), may allow hotel stays beyond 30 days.

12. Pursuant to California Government Code section 8625, the City requests that the Governor proclaim a State of Emergency in the area affected by the Regional Fires.

13. Pursuant to California Government Code, Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7.5 (California Disaster Assistance Act), the City requests financial and recovery assistance be made available, and that the State expedite access to State and Federal resources and any other appropriate federal disaster relief programs.

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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

DAVID WHITE
City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
This proclamation has been issued in accordance with applicable law and is in effect and carries the force of law until terminated by the Santa Monica City Council.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50- 80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and
WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and

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Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and

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Packet Pg. 828 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and

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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, -sharing and residential leases
as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject

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Packet Pg. 830 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant

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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools oning districts that are
subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and

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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments;

WHEREAS, the Revenue Division has received requests from multiple hotels requesting a 30-
Tourism Marketing District Assess
WHEREAS, Section 6.68.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code requires the payment of TOT on the first business day of each month and imposes a penalty 10% if the TOT is not paid by the last day of the month; and
WHEREAS, the TMD is collected per occupied room per night at fixed rates depending on average daily rate; and

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Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority ; and
is in alignment
with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica.

NOW, THEREFORE, I; David White, the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Monica, do hereby issue the following supplemental order to become effective immediately, subject to ratification by the Council as may be required by the Municipal Code.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by this First Supplement.

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Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City non-residential zones on as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires.

3. License fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining, shall be waived for the month of February 2025.

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Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 4. Upon written request of a hotel or motel subject to the TOT and TMD, the Finance Department may grant a 30-day extension for the payment of TOT and TMD for the December 2024 reporting period. If an extension is granted, the payment deadline would be extended to February 28, 2025 for the December 2024 reporting period.

5. Section 4 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

Tier 1 priority Priority for displaced lower income households Market Housing (BMH) waitlist shall be given to displaced households impacted by the Regional Fires who are income qualified and impacted by the Regional Fires and:
have minor children currently attending SMMUSD or local Santa Monica schools; or
worked in Santa Monica, prior to the Regional Fires, at least 25 hours/week; or are Santa Monica residents and experienced a job loss as a direct result of the Regional Fires
Tier 1 priority on the Santa Monica Housing Authority waitlist shall be given to displaced households who are income qualified, meet voucher eligibility requirements, are impacted by the Regional Fires and:
are Santa Monica residents and experienced job loss as a direct result of the Regional Fires; or
replacement
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Quality Standards (HQS)) or that is adequate for the household size (according to HUD HQS), or living in housing not pursuant to a lease agreement).

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Packet Pg. 836 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 These households would be eligible for referrals to:

Project-Based Voucher (PBV) buildings; or
Continuum of Care (CoC) vouchers; or
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
An individual may apply during the period of this Emergency Order and will maintain priority on the Santa Monica Housing Authority or BMH waitlist for 6 months. The adjustment to the local preference criteria should be viewed as a temporary expansion of the rule, made in alignment with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those affected. However, the longstanding live/work priority (Tier 2) will remain in place. suspending the current Tier 1 requirement that a household be displaced from a preference rule allows prioritization of families displaced by the fire, and individuals who work in Santa Monica, ahead of current applicants who live or work in Santa Monica but do not otherwise qualify for Tier 1 priority.

ADOPTED this 31st day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

DAVID WHITE
City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 837 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 838 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 839 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, the City’s regulations related to home-sharing and residential leases as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 841 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 842 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools located in the City’s residential zoning districts that are subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 843 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and sunshine, the Regional Fires caused hazardous air quality, limiting restaurant’s ability to utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Revenue Division has received requests from multiple hotels requesting a 30-day extension for the Transient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment (“TMD”); and
WHEREAS, Section 6.68.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code requires the payment of TOT on the first business day of each month and imposes a penalty 10% if the TOT is not paid by the last day of the month; and
WHEREAS, the TMD is collected per occupied room per night at fixed rates depending on average daily rate; and
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Packet Pg. 844 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires’ destruction of homes and businesses has resulted in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority or the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist; and WHEREAS, temporarily adjusting criteria for local preferences on the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist is in alignment with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 845 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, existing schools located in the City are continually receiving requests to accommodate students that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, permitting expansions of those existing schools to operate as a temporary use in the City’s non-residential zones will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of enforcement of SMMC Chapter 6.20, Home-sharing and Vacation Rentals, as to hosting guests displaced by the Regional Fires pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order expanded the number of temporary housing units available for rent for 30 days or less; and WHEREAS, the need among persons displaced by the Regional Fires for shortterm housing two months after the Regional Fires has substantially diminished, and is now being surpassed by the need for long-term and permanent housing for those persons who lost their homes in the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the use of rental properties for short-term rentals for 30 days or less limits the supply of housing available for long-term rental to meet this need; and WHEREAS, hosts and fire-displaced occupants of home-shares and vacation rentals are entitled to reasonable advance notice of when enforcement of the provisions of SMMC Chapter 6.20 will resume to facilitate compliance; and Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 WHEREAS, hotels and motels in Santa Monica continue to experience major cancellations on both rooms and events as a result of the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, expanding the opportunity for a 30-day extension for TOT and TMD due to any request filed with the City prior to April 30, 2025 will offer further support to the City’s hotels and motels and assist with lessening financial burdens caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, restaurants and other businesses that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have reported a continuing loss of revenue due to impacts of the Regional Fires in addition to the economic conditions existing before the Regional Fires, including, but not limited to, inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, a temporary suspension of enforcement of certain City regulations related to alcohol sales will provide opportunities for these businesses to recoup financial losses caused by the Regional Fires.

NOW, THEREFORE, I; Elaine Polachek, the Interim Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Monica, do hereby issue the following supplemental order to become effective immediately, subject to ratification by the Council as may be required by the Municipal Code.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First Supplement and this Second Supplement.

2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order as amended by the First Supplement to the Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

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Packet Pg. 847 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City’s non-residential zones as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit. Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires.

3. Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended and shall read in its entirety as follows:

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Packet Pg. 848 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Regional Fires is suspended through and including April 18, 2025; and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050, 6.22.060, and 6.22.070, Residential Leasing Regulations, as against persons who (a) provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to natural persons displaced by the Regional Fires and (b) sublease no more than one rental housing unit within the City, is suspended; since it is the intent to accommodate those affected beyond the immediate fire emergency threat, City Staff are also directed to prepare and offer for Council approval solutions that would allow those displaced to remain in their alternative accommodations, whether furnished or not, residence or not, including with a lease for a term less than one year to remain for six to twelve months (or longer, as may be directed by Council) following their displacement.

This section does not provide a basis for a short-term rental host, home-sharing host, or landlord to do any of the following: (a) unilaterally terminate a short-term rental agreement, home-share agreement, or rental housing agreement before the end of the agreed upon rental period; (b) evict or otherwise compel a person who has established a tenancy to vacate a rental unit without judicial process; or (c) terminate a tenancy that is subject to Article XVIII or XXIII of the City Charter, or Section 1946.2 of the Civil Code, for a reason other than one provided by the applicable just cause eviction law. This section also does not require a short-term rental host, home-share host, or landlord to cease renting to a person occupying the rental unit on or before April 19, 2025, so long as the rental period is for at least 31 consecutive days.

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Packet Pg. 849 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 4. Upon written request, made on or before April 30, 2025, of a hotel or motel subject to the TOT and TMD, and impacted by the regional fires, the Finance Department may grant a 30-day extension for the payment of TOT and TMD due.

5. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Santa Monica Municipal Code or permits issued by the City of Santa Monica, enforcement of the following provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.31.280, Restaurants, LimitedService and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements, as applicable, are hereby suspended for businesses that: (1) have obtained and are operating under license to sell alcoholic beverages from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC); and (2) have obtained and are operating under a Conditional Use Permit or Alcohol Exemption issued by the City of Santa Monica, or are operating as an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 9.31.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, Eating and Drinking Establishments, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(8), and Commercial Entertainment and Recreation, Large Scale Facilities, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(7)(d), and Small Scale Facilities, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(7)(e):

A. Restrictions on hours of operation and hours of alcohol service.

B. Prohibitions against serving alcohol in any disposable container such as disposable plastic or paper cups, except for special events.

C. Limitations on percentage of total gross revenues per year from alcohol sales.

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Packet Pg. 850 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 14 D. Limitations on the number of 3 television screens including video projectors or similar audio/visual devices permitted to be utilized on the premises, including limitations on size of screens.

E. Prohibitions against providing billiard/pool tables, video or amusement games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities.

F. Prohibitions against liquor bottle service, including provisions limiting wine and beer bottle service unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the bottle service, and requirements that all food items shall be available from the full service menu.

For purposes of this provision, bottle service shall mean the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.

G. Prohibitions against establishments, except for special events, organizing or participating in organized “pub-crawl” events where participants or customers prepurchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant.

H. Requirements that, if a counter service area is provided, food service shall be available at all hours the counter is open for patrons and the counter area shall not function as a separate bar area.

I. Requirements that the primary use of any outdoor dining area shall be for seated meal service and that patrons who are standing in the outdoor seating area shall not be served.

J. For Restaurants, Full Service, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(b), and Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(c):

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Packet Pg. 851 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 15 2. Requirements that the primary use of the premises shall be for sitdown meal service to patrons.

K. For Restaurants with Entertainment subject to the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.290, requirements that:

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place;

2. The entertainment is provided only in the dining areas; and

3. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

The provisions of this Section 5 of this Second Supplement shall terminate on April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., unless extended or expressly superseded by a further order of the Director of Emergency Services.

ADOPTED this 20th day of March 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

ELAINE POLACHEK
Interim City Manager
Interim Director of Emergency
Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 852 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 CITY OF SANTA MONICA

THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and
WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
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Packet Pg. 853 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
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Packet Pg. 854 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, the City’s regulations related to home-sharing and residential leases as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 855 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 856 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools located in the City’s residential zoning districts that are subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and sunshine, the Regional Fires caused hazardous air quality, limiting restaurant’s ability to utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants, and other businesses with outdoor dining options, some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Revenue Division has received requests from multiple hotels requesting a 30-day extension for the Transient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment (“TMD”); and
WHEREAS, Section 6.68.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code requires the payment of TOT on the first business day of each month and imposes a penalty 10% if the TOT is not paid by the last day of the month; and
WHEREAS, the TMD is collected per occupied room per night at fixed rates depending on average daily rate; and
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Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires’ destruction of homes and businesses has resulted in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority or the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist; and WHEREAS, temporarily adjusting criteria for local preferences on the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist is in alignment with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 860 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, existing schools located in the City are continually receiving requests to accommodate students that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, permitting expansions of those existing schools to operate as a temporary use in the City’s non-residential zones will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of enforcement of SMMC Chapter 6.20, Home-sharing and Vacation Rentals, as to hosting guests displaced by the Regional Fires pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order expanded the number of temporary housing units available for rent for 30 days or less; and WHEREAS, the need among persons displaced by the Regional Fires for shortterm housing two months after the Regional Fires has substantially diminished, and is now being surpassed by the need for long-term and permanent housing for those persons who lost their homes in the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the use of rental properties for short-term rentals for 30 days or less limits the supply of housing available for long-term rental to meet this need; and WHEREAS, hosts and fire-displaced occupants of home-shares and vacation rentals are entitled to reasonable advance notice of when enforcement of the provisions of SMMC Chapter 6.20 will resume to facilitate compliance; and Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 WHEREAS, hotels and motels in Santa Monica continue to experience major cancellations on both rooms and events as a result of the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, expanding the opportunity for a 30-day extension for TOT and TMD due to any request filed with the City prior to April 30, 2025 will offer further support to the City’s hotels and motels and assist with lessening financial burdens caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, restaurants and other businesses that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have reported a continuing loss of revenue due to impacts of the Regional Fires in addition to the economic conditions existing before the Regional Fires, including, but not limited to, inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, a temporary suspension of enforcement of certain City regulations related to alcohol sales will provide opportunities for these businesses to recoup financial losses caused by the Regional Fires.

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) broaden the Order’s provisions to include schools and Child Care and Early Education Facilities that were expanding to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) suspend enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals through and including April 18, 2025 and clarify that shortterm rental hosts, home-sharing hosts, or landmarks may not unilaterally terminate rental agreements before the end of the agreed upon rental period, evict or compel a person who has established a tenancy to vacate a rental unit without judicial process, or terminate a tenancy subject to Article XVIII or XXIII of the City Charter, or Section 1946.2 of the Civil Code, for a reason other than one provided by applicable law; 3) expand a 30-day Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 862 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 extension for payment of TOT and TMD; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.31.280 and 9.31.290 for specified businesses; and WHEREAS, restaurants in the City are reporting ongoing losses of revenue through March 2025 due to the impacts of the Regional Fires and thus discounting license fees by 50% for the month of March for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining will continue to provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help them remain open and support their overall business recovery.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elaine Polachek, the Interim Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Monica, do hereby issue the following supplemental order to become effective immediately, subject to ratification by the Council as may be required by the Municipal Code.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First Supplement, Second Supplement, and this Third Supplement.

2. License fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining, shall be discounted by 50% for the month of March 2025.

ADOPTED this 28th day of March 2025.
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Packet Pg. 863 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME ELAINE POLACHEK
City Clerk Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and Docusign Envelope ID: DF13D876-AC40-4464-BB69-0EA4CCC8645E

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Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
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Packet Pg. 866 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
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Packet Pg. 867 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in Docusign Envelope ID: DF13D876-AC40-4464-BB69-0EA4CCC8645E

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Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
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Packet Pg. 869 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on February 25, the City Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

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Packet Pg. 870 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 suspension of enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter

6.22.060, and 6.22.070, Residential Leasing Regulations, as against persons who (a) provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to natural persons displaced by the Regional Fires and (b) sublease no more than one rental housing unit within the City through and including April 18, 2025 and clarify that persons occupying a rental unit pursuant to these provision receive tenant protections; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, on March 19, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to discount license fees by 50% for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining; and
WHEREAS, unexpected traffic impacts may occur as a result of schools that have been displaced by the Regional Fires operating or expanding within the City as a temporary use, which may be alleviated through a Parking and Loading Operations Plan; and
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Packet Pg. 871 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, schools displaced by the Regional Fires that expect to operate within the City’s Downtown will experience unexpected costs arising out of parking fees for the City’s Downtown parking structure; and
WHEREAS, providing a discounted group rate to displaced schools will alleviate some unexpected financial burden while supporting use of the City’s Downtown parking structures; and
WHEREAS, in the months that have passed since the Regional Fires, persons displaced have had opportunity to find housing accommodations on a semi-permanent or permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, expiration of emergency measures allowing modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests will allow for normal parking operations to resume.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First, Second and Third Supplements, and this Fourth Supplement.

2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order as amended by the First and Second Supplements to the Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

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Packet Pg. 872 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City’s non-residential zones as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit. Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires. Prior to occupancy and upon request by the City, schools operating or expanding under this Section shall submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the Director of the Community Development Department for review and approval, which may be amended from time to time.

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Packet Pg. 873 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 3. Schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, that are located within the Downtown shall be eligible for discounted monthly parking passes for the City’s Downtown parking structures pursuant to a pro rata monthly Group Discount Rate for the 35 remaining school days of the Spring 2025 Semester at a rate of $192.50 per parking pass (which equates to a daily rate of $5.50 per day).

4. Modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits set forth in Section 2 of the Second Revised Emergency Order shall be of no further force and effect as of April 30, 2025, and no permits shall be issued pursuant to those modified parking regulations after April 30, 2025.

ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2025.
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ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME ELAINE POLACHEK
City Clerk Interim City Manager
Interim Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
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Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
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Packet Pg. 876 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Docusign Envelope ID: EAD4D7E4-519B-428F-B671-F9B1EE564BC1

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Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
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Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
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Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on February 25, the City Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

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Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to discount license fees by 50% for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of March 2025; and
WHEREAS, unexpected traffic impacts may occur as a result of schools that have been displaced by the Regional Fires operating or expanding within the City as a temporary use, which may be alleviated through a Parking and Loading Operations Plan; and
WHEREAS, schools displaced by the Regional Fires that expect to operate within the City’s Downtown will experience unexpected costs arising out of parking fees for the City’s Downtown parking structure; and
WHEREAS, providing a discounted group rate to displaced schools will alleviate some unexpected financial burden while supporting use of the City’s Downtown parking structures; and
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Packet Pg. 881 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, in the months that have passed since the Regional Fires, persons displaced have had opportunity to find housing accommodations on a semi-permanent or permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, expiration of emergency measures allowing modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests will allow for normal parking operations to resume; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) require schools operating or expanding under Section 1o to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the City; 2) provide a pro rata monthly Group Discount Rate for the City’s Downtown Parking Structures for the 35 remaining days of the Spring 2025 Semester for schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, that are located within the Downtown; and 3) terminate modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits set forth in Section 2 of the Second Revised Emergency Order as of April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the Council provided further direction to extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Docusign Envelope ID: EAD4D7E4-519B-428F-B671-F9B1EE564BC1

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Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025, for an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, this extension will provide additional opportunities for economic recovery for local businesses.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements, and this Fifth Supplement.

2. The provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement are hereby extended and shall terminate on June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., unless extended or expressly superseded by a further order of the Director of Emergency Services. //
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Packet Pg. 883 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 ADOPTED this 29th day of April 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME ELAINE POLACHEK
City Clerk Interim City Manager
Interim Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 884 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SIXTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
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Packet Pg. 885 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
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Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Docusign Envelope ID: 507CD99A-1B65-40BF-A691-63FA9E08A6CB

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Packet Pg. 887 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
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Packet Pg. 888 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
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Packet Pg. 889 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on February 25, the City Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

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Packet Pg. 890 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to discount license fees by 50% for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of March 2025; and
WHEREAS, unexpected traffic impacts may occur as a result of schools that have been displaced by the Regional Fires operating or expanding within the City as a temporary use, which may be alleviated through a Parking and Loading Operations Plan; and
WHEREAS, schools displaced by the Regional Fires that expect to operate within the City’s Downtown will experience unexpected costs arising out of parking fees for the City’s Downtown parking structure; and
WHEREAS, providing a discounted group rate to displaced schools will alleviate some unexpected financial burden while supporting use of the City’s Downtown parking structures; and
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Packet Pg. 891 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, in the months that have passed since the Regional Fires, persons displaced have had opportunity to find housing accommodations on a semi-permanent or permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, expiration of emergency measures allowing modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests will allow for normal parking operations to resume; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) require schools operating or expanding under Section 1o to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the City; 2) provide a pro rata monthly Group Discount Rate for the City’s Downtown Parking Structures for the 35 remaining days of the Spring 2025 Semester for schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, that are located within the Downtown; and 3) terminate modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits set forth in Section 2 of the Second Revised Emergency Order as of April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the Council provided further direction to extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Docusign Envelope ID: 507CD99A-1B65-40BF-A691-63FA9E08A6CB

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Packet Pg. 892 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025, for an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fifth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to implement Council direction from April 22 and extend the provisions of Section 5 to the Second Supplement through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11668 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, although the immediate fire danger has subsided, the City has continued to receive requests to accommodate individuals, schools, and businesses displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City has received additional inquiries from displaced schools, early childhood education centers, and small businesses seeking flexibility from regulations in order to temporarily or permanently relocate to the City; and WHEREAS, allowing for this additional flexibility will support displaced residents, students and businesses in their recovery from the Regional Fires while further supporting the City’s economic recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, local businesses have reported that they are still experiencing economic impacts from the Regional Fires and face resulting economic uncertainty; and Docusign Envelope ID: 507CD99A-1B65-40BF-A691-63FA9E08A6CB

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Packet Pg. 893 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 WHEREAS further extending the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and

9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales, will provide additional opportunities for economic recovery for local businesses.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Supplements, and this Sixth Supplement.

2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order, as amended by the First, Second and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, is hereby amended as follows:

A. Within the City’s non-residential zones:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City’s nonDocusign Envelope ID: 507CD99A-1B65-40BF-A691-63FA9E08A6CB

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Packet Pg. 894 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 residential zones as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; and

2. in addition, small Small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, or as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

B. Within the City’s Residential Zones, Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires may operate as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities.

C. Prior to occupancy and upon request by the City, schools operating or expanding under this Section shall submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the Director of the Community Development Department for review and approval, which may be amended from time to time.

D. City Staff shall also prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections required, and strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; since it is the intent to accommodate those affected beyond the immediate fire emergency threat, City Staff are also directed to prepare and offer for Council approval solutions that would allow those schools, child care and early education facilities, small businesses and nonprofits Docusign Envelope ID: 507CD99A-1B65-40BF-A691-63FA9E08A6CB

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Packet Pg. 895 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 displaced and temporarily relocating pursuant to this provision to remain for six to twelve months (or longer, as may be directed by Council) following their displacement.

3. The provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement are hereby extended and shall terminate on August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., unless extended or expressly superseded by a further order of the Director of Emergency Services.

ADOPTED this 26th day of June 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME ELAINE POLACHEK
City Clerk Interim City Manager
Interim Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 896 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SEVENTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 897 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
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Packet Pg. 898 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
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Packet Pg. 899 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 900 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
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Packet Pg. 901 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on February 25, the City Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

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Packet Pg. 902 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 2) terminate the portion of Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order suspending enforcement of the provisions of the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance as of April 18, 2025, and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to discount license fees by 50% for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of March 2025; and
WHEREAS, unexpected traffic impacts may occur as a result of schools that have been displaced by the Regional Fires operating or expanding within the City as a temporary use, which may be alleviated through a Parking and Loading Operations Plan; and
WHEREAS, schools displaced by the Regional Fires that expect to operate within the City’s Downtown will experience unexpected costs arising out of parking fees for the City’s Downtown parking structure; and
Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 903 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, providing a discounted group rate to displaced schools will alleviate some unexpected financial burden while supporting use of the City’s Downtown parking structures; and
WHEREAS, in the months that have passed since the Regional Fires, persons displaced have had opportunity to find housing accommodations on a semi-permanent or permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, expiration of emergency measures allowing modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests will allow for normal parking operations to resume; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) require schools operating or expanding under Section 1o to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the City; 2) provide a pro rata monthly Group Discount Rate for the City’s Downtown Parking Structures for the 35 remaining days of the Spring 2025 Semester for schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, that are located within the Downtown; and 3) terminate modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits set forth in Section 2 of the Second Revised Emergency Order as of April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order; and
Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 904 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the Council provided further direction to extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025, for an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fifth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to implement Council direction from April 22 and extend the provisions of Section 5 to the Second Supplement through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11668 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Sixth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) allow Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires to operate within the City’s nonresidential zones as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to August 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11685 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 905 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, although the immediate fire danger has subsided, the City has continued to receive requests to accommodate individuals, schools, and businesses displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City has received additional inquiries from displaced schools, early childhood education centers, and small businesses seeking flexibility from regulations in order to temporarily or permanently relocate to the City; and WHEREAS, allowing for this additional flexibility will support displaced residents, students and businesses in their recovery from the Regional Fires while further supporting the City’s economic recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, local businesses have reported that they are still experiencing economic impacts from the Regional Fires and face resulting economic uncertainty; and WHEREAS, allowing the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, to issue Temporary Use Permits for temporary uses that are supportive of economic recovery or to support businesses that were operating within Los Angeles County but displaced by the Regional Fires, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses, will provide additional opportunity for displaced businesses and economic recovery for local businesses; and
WHEREAS, further extending the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and

9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 906 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales, will provide additional opportunities for economic recovery for local businesses.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Oliver Chi, the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Monica, do hereby issue the following supplemental order to become effective immediately, subject to ratification by the Council as may be required by the Municipal Code.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Supplements, and this Seventh Supplement.

2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order, as amended by the First, Second and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, is hereby amended as follows:

A. Within the City’s non-residential zones:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires may operate as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; and

2. Small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Docusign Envelope ID: E3C06E31-3E98-47EB-B824-7B99ECB9629C

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Packet Pg. 907 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 Regional Fires may operate without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, or as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

3. The Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, may issue Temporary Use Permits in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44 for temporary uses supportive of economic recovery or to support businesses operating in Los Angeles County that were displaced by the Regional Fires, if the Director has determined that the temporary use will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses.

B. Within the City’s Residential Zones, Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires may operate as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities.

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Packet Pg. 908 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 displaced and temporarily relocating pursuant to this provision to remain for six to twelve months (or longer, as may be directed by Council) following their displacement.

3. The provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement are hereby extended and shall terminate on October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., unless extended or expressly superseded by a further order of the Director of Emergency Services.

ADOPTED this 28th day of August 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME OLIVER CHI
City Clerk City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 909 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 CITY OF SANTA MONICA

EIGHTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph gusts in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 910 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity, and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 911 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
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Packet Pg. 912 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 913 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on February 25, the City Council further gave direction to phase out suspension of enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, HomeSharing and Vacation Rentals, enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050,

6.22.060, and 6.22.070, Residential Leasing Regulations, and to clarify tenant protections for persons displaced that obtained housing during the suspension; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) broaden the Order’s provisions to include schools and Child Care and Early Education Facilities that were expanding to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) terminate the portion of Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order suspending enforcement of the provisions of the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance as of April 18, 2025, and clarify that the resumption of enforcement does not require the eviction of any person occupying a rental unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Emergency Order or terminate any tenant rights that any such person may have acquired; 3) expand the 30-day extension for payment of TOT and TMD to any request made on or before April 30, 2025; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 915 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to discount license fees by 50% for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of March 2025; and
WHEREAS, unexpected traffic impacts may occur as a result of schools that have been displaced by the Regional Fires operating or expanding within the City as a temporary use, which may be alleviated through a Parking and Loading Operations Plan; and
WHEREAS, schools displaced by the Regional Fires that expect to operate within the City’s Downtown will experience unexpected costs arising out of parking fees for the City’s Downtown parking structure; and
WHEREAS, providing a discounted group rate to displaced schools will alleviate some unexpected financial burden while supporting use of the City’s Downtown parking structures; and
WHEREAS, in the months that have passed since the Regional Fires, persons displaced have had opportunity to find housing accommodations on a semi-permanent or permanent basis; and
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Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, expiration of emergency measures allowing modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests will allow for normal parking operations to resume; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2025, the Interim Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fourth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) require schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, to submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the City; 2) provide a pro rata monthly Group Discount Rate for the City’s Downtown Parking Structures for the 35 remaining days of the Spring 2025 Semester for schools operating or expanding under Section 1 to the Second Revised Emergency Order, as amended, that are located within the Downtown; and 3) terminate modifications to parking regulations for Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits set forth in Section 2 of the Second Revised Emergency Order as of April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11659 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Second, Third, and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the Council provided further direction to extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service through April 30, 2025, for an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Fifth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to implement Council direction from April 22 and extend the provisions of Section 5 to the Second Supplement through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11668 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Fifth Supplement to the Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Sixth Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) allow Child Care and Early Education Facilities displaced by the Regional Fires to operate within the City’s nonresidential zones as a permitted use in existing buildings that were previously used as Child Care and Early Education Facilities; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to August 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11685 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Seventh Supplement to the Second Revised Executive Order to: 1) authorize the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, to issue Temporary Use Permits for temporary uses that are supportive of economic recovery or Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 to support businesses that were operating within Los Angeles County but displaced by the Regional Fires, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses; and 2) extend the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to October 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11696 (CCS), re-ratifying the Executive Order, the First and Second Revised Executive Order, and the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Supplements to the Executive Order, and ratifying the Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, although the immediate fire danger has subsided, the City has continued to receive requests to accommodate individuals, schools, and businesses displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City has received additional inquiries from displaced schools, early childhood education centers, and small businesses seeking flexibility from regulations in order to temporarily or permanently relocate to the City; and WHEREAS, allowing for this additional flexibility will support displaced residents, students and businesses in their recovery from the Regional Fires while further supporting the City’s economic recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, local businesses have reported that they are still experiencing economic impacts from the Regional Fires and face resulting economic uncertainty; and WHEREAS, allowing the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, to issue Temporary Use Permits for temporary uses that are supportive of economic recovery or to support businesses that were operating within Los Angeles County but displaced by the Regional Fires, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses, will provide Docusign Envelope ID: 58941E81-F61E-414E-854F-5F86BED08A25

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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 additional opportunity for displaced businesses and economic recovery for local businesses; and
WHEREAS, after an initial higher volume of requests for Tier 1 priority due to impacts from the regional fires on the City's Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist, requests have dropped significantly in recent months, with only one request for Tier 1 priority submitted to the Housing Division from October 1 through October 22, 2025, evidencing demand for the preference has largely subsided; and
WHEREAS, the 6-month period of Tier 1 priority on the Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist that was granted under the Second Revised Executive Order to eligible persons impacted by the Regional Fires has expired for initial persons that were awarded the priority and will expire soon for others; and
WHEREAS, as the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program sunsets and federal funding winds down, it is vital for the Housing Authority to focus its limited voucher program staff capacity on maintaining housing stability for current voucher program participants, particularly those transitioning from the EHV program into the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to prevent displacement and homelessness; and WHEREAS, further extending the provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement to the Emergency Order, which suspended certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and

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Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 alcohol sales, will provide additional opportunities for economic recovery for local businesses.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Supplements, and this Eighth Supplement.

2. Section 4 of the Second Revised Executive Order as modified and supplemented by the First Supplement is hereby terminated and is of no further force and effect except that households granted Tier 1 priority on the Below Market Housing waiting list or the Santa Monica Housing Authority waiting list shall retain that priority for a period of 6 months after being granted the priority.

3. The provisions of Section 5 of the Second Supplement are hereby extended and shall terminate on December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., unless extended or expressly superseded by a further order of the Director of Emergency Services. ///
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Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 ADOPTED this 23rd day of October 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME OLIVER CHI
City Clerk City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires) (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
(by the Director of Emergency Services)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Palisades Fire, causing imminent threat to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Palisades Highlands community; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Palisades Fire has already spread across 15,800 acres damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Palisade there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response.

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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 That on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property That, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and That 90,000
residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of and
That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and
That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and

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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Palisades Fire; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

2. Preferential parking rules are hereby suspended for residents that provide accommodations to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters

6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations,

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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire only, is suspended.

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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 b. A violation of the curfew shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 2.16.100(2) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. c. The curfew shall also be enforceable through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Administrative citation may be issued by and City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090.
d. Law enforcement personnel, firefighting personnel, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in police or emergency work, individuals traveling to and from work, individuals traveling to and from medical appointments or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 b. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of this seventh paragraph, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Violations of this provision may result in suspension or revocation of any building permit previously issued.
c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

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Packet Pg. 929 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 10. Bed and Breakfasts, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(a), and hotels and motels, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(b), may allow hotel stays beyond 30 days.

ADOPTED this 8th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 REVISED PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (by the Director of Emergency Services and ratified
by the City Council on January 10, 2025)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50- 80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, are expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
That on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over 15,800 20,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Palisades Fire, causing imminent threat to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Palisades Highlands community; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Palisades Fire has already spread across 15,800 more than 20,000 acres damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire

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Packet Pg. 932 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Palisade there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response.

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Packet Pg. 933 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and
That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Palisades Fire; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the Palisades Fire has already displaced thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and

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Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 -sharing and residential leases as set
forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords and local businesses to house those displaced by the Palisades Fire; and
That tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Palisades Fire on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
That in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings, the risk of fires being started by construction, and in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders, the risk of fires being started by landscaping activity is unreasonably high and could stretch already limited resources beyond their capacity; and That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by

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Packet Pg. 935 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Palisades Fire may operate within the City non-residential zones on a temporary basis without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.

2. Preferential parking rules are hereby suspended for residents that provide accommodations to persons displaced by the Palisades Fire.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters

6. A curfew is hereby imposed in the City of Santa Monica in all areas subject to mandatory evacuation order. Pursuant to the curfew, no persons shall be upon the

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Packet Pg. 936 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, ways, or any other public place or upon unimproved private real property in the specified areas of the City of Santa Monica between the hours between sunset and sunrise, for so long at the mandatory evacuation order is effective.

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Packet Pg. 937 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

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Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

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Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 10. Bed and Breakfasts, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(a), and hotels and motels, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(15)(b), may allow hotel stays beyond 30 days.

ADOPTED this 10th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SECOND REVISED PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY (by the Director of Emergency Services)

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of Santa Monica is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica does hereby find:

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Packet Pg. 941 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 That commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and
That high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and That the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
That, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
That, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and

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Packet Pg. 942 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 That, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and That, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
That on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and That, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and

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Packet Pg. 943 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 That the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors orders; and
That, in consultation with the Chief of Police, it has been determined that in light of the continued threat of theft and looting in areas subject to evacuation orders, the safety of the public, and public and private property, within the City of Santa Monica, requires the imposition of a curfew within evacuated areas of the City of Santa Monica; and That California Government Code 8634 empowers the City to promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during a local emergency, including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety; and That, in the interest of public order and safety, as affected by this emergency, it is necessary to exercise my authority pursuant to Section 2.16.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to issue this order imposing a curfew related to the protection of life and property in certain areas of the City; and
That, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and That the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and

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Packet Pg. 944 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 That the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
That the Regional Fires have already displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
-sharing and residential leases as set
forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
That tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
That in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings, the risk of fires being started by construction, and in areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders, the risk of fires being started by landscaping activity is unreasonably high and could stretch already limited resources beyond their capacity; and That the City Council of the City of Santa Monica ratified the existence of the emergency on January 9, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED and restated that a local emergency and now exists throughout the City;

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Packet Pg. 945 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of the City shall be as prescribed by federal and state law, and by City ordinances and resolutions of this City.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED THAT:

1. Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the non-residential zones on as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

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Packet Pg. 946 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 2. Parking regulations are hereby modified to allow residents to obtain 30 day Temporary Preferential parking permits or 30 day Overnight Beach Residents & Guests permits (excluding the Central Zone and for beach zone residents only) for up to two vehicles (per residential address) for persons displaced by the Regional Fires residing with them for the duration of the declared emergency. At the end of the 30 day period, the permit can be renewed for an additional 30 days if the declared emergency is still in place.

3. Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter

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Packet Pg. 947 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 4.
waitlist - households impacted by the Regional Fires who are income qualified and:
have minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools; or work in Santa Monica at least 25 hours/week
shall be given Tier 1 priority on for 6 months,
suspending the current Tier 1 requirement that a household be displaced from a resi
preference rule allows prioritization of families displaced by the fire, and individuals who work in Santa Monica, ahead of current applicants who live or work in Santa Monica but do not otherwise qualify for Tier 1 priority.

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Packet Pg. 948 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 7. A curfew is hereby imposed in the City of Santa Monica in all areas subject to Mandatory Evacuation Orders or an Evacuation Warning. Pursuant to the curfew, no persons shall be upon the public streets, avenues, alleys, parks, ways, or any other public place or upon unimproved private real property in the specified areas of the City of Santa Monica between the hours 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., for so long at the evacuation orders are effective. The City shall take all reasonable measures to provide notice to the public of the existence and terms of this curfew order.
a. The law enforcement personnel of this City along with other law enforcement authorities cooperating with the City are hereby authorized and charged to the extent provided by law with the responsibility of enforcing this curfew, and are further authorized to arrest any such person as does not obey this curfew after due notice, oral or written, has been given to that person. b. A violation of the curfew shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 2.16.100(2) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. c. The curfew shall also be enforceable through the issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Administrative citation may be issued by and City Officer or employee granted authority to issue written notices to appear pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.36.090.

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Packet Pg. 949 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 d. Law enforcement personnel, firefighting personnel, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in police or emergency work, individuals traveling to and from work, individuals traveling to and from medical appointments or to seek medical care, and representatives of the media are exempt from this Order.

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Packet Pg. 950 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 b. Pursuant to Section 1.09.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of this seventh paragraph, the amount of the fine for a violation of the curfew shall be up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation. Violations of this provision may result in suspension or revocation of any building permit previously issued.
c. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate this seventh paragraph constitutes a separate violation and may be charged and punished separately.

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Packet Pg. 951 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 10. In accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.16.090, any expenditures made in connection with the emergency activities under this Proclamation, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of Santa Monica.

12. Pursuant to California Government Code section 8625, the City requests that the Governor proclaim a State of Emergency in the area affected by the Regional Fires.

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Packet Pg. 952 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 953 Attachment: D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 954 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and

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Packet Pg. 955 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and

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Packet Pg. 956 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, -sharing and residential leases
as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject

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Packet Pg. 957 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant

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Packet Pg. 958 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools oning districts that are
subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and

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Packet Pg. 959 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments;

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Packet Pg. 960 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority ; and
is in alignment
with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by this First Supplement.

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Packet Pg. 961 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City non-residential zones on as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit.

3. License fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining, shall be waived for the month of February 2025.

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Packet Pg. 962 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 4. Upon written request of a hotel or motel subject to the TOT and TMD, the Finance Department may grant a 30-day extension for the payment of TOT and TMD for the December 2024 reporting period. If an extension is granted, the payment deadline would be extended to February 28, 2025 for the December 2024 reporting period.

5. Section 4 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

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Packet Pg. 963 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 These households would be eligible for referrals to:

ADOPTED this 31st day of January 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

DAVID WHITE
City Manager
Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 964 Attachment: E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

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Packet Pg. 965 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
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Packet Pg. 966 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
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Packet Pg. 967 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 WHEREAS, the City’s regulations related to home-sharing and residential leases as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 968 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 969 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools located in the City’s residential zoning districts that are subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 970 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and sunshine, the Regional Fires caused hazardous air quality, limiting restaurant’s ability to utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Revenue Division has received requests from multiple hotels requesting a 30-day extension for the Transient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment (“TMD”); and
WHEREAS, Section 6.68.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code requires the payment of TOT on the first business day of each month and imposes a penalty 10% if the TOT is not paid by the last day of the month; and
WHEREAS, the TMD is collected per occupied room per night at fixed rates depending on average daily rate; and
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Packet Pg. 971 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires’ destruction of homes and businesses has resulted in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority or the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist; and WHEREAS, temporarily adjusting criteria for local preferences on the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist is in alignment with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 972 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, existing schools located in the City are continually receiving requests to accommodate students that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, permitting expansions of those existing schools to operate as a temporary use in the City’s non-residential zones will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of enforcement of SMMC Chapter 6.20, Home-sharing and Vacation Rentals, as to hosting guests displaced by the Regional Fires pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order expanded the number of temporary housing units available for rent for 30 days or less; and WHEREAS, the need among persons displaced by the Regional Fires for shortterm housing two months after the Regional Fires has substantially diminished, and is now being surpassed by the need for long-term and permanent housing for those persons who lost their homes in the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the use of rental properties for short-term rentals for 30 days or less limits the supply of housing available for long-term rental to meet this need; and WHEREAS, hosts and fire-displaced occupants of home-shares and vacation rentals are entitled to reasonable advance notice of when enforcement of the provisions of SMMC Chapter 6.20 will resume to facilitate compliance; and Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 973 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 WHEREAS, hotels and motels in Santa Monica continue to experience major cancellations on both rooms and events as a result of the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, expanding the opportunity for a 30-day extension for TOT and TMD due to any request filed with the City prior to April 30, 2025 will offer further support to the City’s hotels and motels and assist with lessening financial burdens caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, restaurants and other businesses that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have reported a continuing loss of revenue due to impacts of the Regional Fires in addition to the economic conditions existing before the Regional Fires, including, but not limited to, inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, a temporary suspension of enforcement of certain City regulations related to alcohol sales will provide opportunities for these businesses to recoup financial losses caused by the Regional Fires.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First Supplement and this Second Supplement.

2. Section 1 of the Second Revised Executive Order as amended by the First Supplement to the Executive Order is hereby amended as follows:

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Packet Pg. 974 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Regional Fires or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City’s non-residential zones as a temporary use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or a Temporary Use Permit; in addition, small businesses, as that term is defined by the United States Small Business Administration at 13 CFR § 121.105, and nonprofit organizations, that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted or displaced by the Regional Fires may operate within the City as a temporary permitted use without first obtaining a Temporary Use Permit. Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires.

3. Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order is hereby amended and shall read in its entirety as follows:

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Packet Pg. 975 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 Enforcement of the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, as against persons who provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to persons displaced by the Regional Fires is suspended through and including April 18, 2025; and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code 6.22.050, 6.22.060, and 6.22.070, Residential Leasing Regulations, as against persons who (a) provide alternative accommodations within the City of Santa Monica to natural persons displaced by the Regional Fires and (b) sublease no more than one rental housing unit within the City, is suspended; since it is the intent to accommodate those affected beyond the immediate fire emergency threat, City Staff are also directed to prepare and offer for Council approval solutions that would allow those displaced to remain in their alternative accommodations, whether furnished or not, residence or not, including with a lease for a term less than one year to remain for six to twelve months (or longer, as may be directed by Council) following their displacement.

Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 976 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 13 4. Upon written request, made on or before April 30, 2025, of a hotel or motel subject to the TOT and TMD, and impacted by the regional fires, the Finance Department may grant a 30-day extension for the payment of TOT and TMD due.

A. Restrictions on hours of operation and hours of alcohol service.

B. Prohibitions against serving alcohol in any disposable container such as disposable plastic or paper cups, except for special events.

C. Limitations on percentage of total gross revenues per year from alcohol sales.

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Packet Pg. 977 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 14 D. Limitations on the number of 3 television screens including video projectors or similar audio/visual devices permitted to be utilized on the premises, including limitations on size of screens.

E. Prohibitions against providing billiard/pool tables, video or amusement games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities.

I. Requirements that the primary use of any outdoor dining area shall be for seated meal service and that patrons who are standing in the outdoor seating area shall not be served.

1. Limitations on the number of indoor or outdoor seats; and Docusign Envelope ID: 05CEB313-4BDE-4A3F-B9C0-004AB6CBD0D1

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Packet Pg. 978 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 15 2. Requirements that the primary use of the premises shall be for sitdown meal service to patrons.

K. For Restaurants with Entertainment subject to the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.290, requirements that:

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place;

2. The entertainment is provided only in the dining areas; and

3. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

ADOPTED this 20th day of March 2025.

ATTEST:
______________________ By: ______________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME
City Clerk

ELAINE POLACHEK
Interim City Manager
Interim Director of Emergency
Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 979 Attachment: F-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 CITY OF SANTA MONICA

THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica, County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service has advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres as of the time this Proclamation is issued; and
WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph forecasted; and WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threaten structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, and have prompted evacuation orders and warnings and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
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Packet Pg. 980 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires have already spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continue to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system has caused, or is substantially likely to cause, extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, there exists the potential that these events are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
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Packet Pg. 981 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above described events are creating conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
WHEREAS, the City’s regulations related to home-sharing and residential leases as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20 and 6.22, and prohibition against stays of longer than 30 days in bed and breakfasts and hotels may impede the Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 982 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 4 ability of residents, landlords, and local businesses to house those displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, tenants who wish to accommodate persons displaced by the Regional Fires on a temporary basis may be restricted from doing so by lease terms limiting the number of occupants or pets in a residential unit; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 983 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 5 emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permits bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Revised Executive Order”) restating the declaration of local emergency, and 1) prohibiting landscaping activities in areas subject to a Mandatory Evacuation Order; and 2) making other minor amendments and clarifications; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, at a Special Meeting of the City Council, the Council adopted Resolution Number 11639 (CCS) to: 1) ratify the Executive Order and Revised Executive Order; 2) proclaim a local emergency throughout the City; and 3) authorize the Executive Director of Emergency Services to take all actions related to the protection of life and property that are reasonably necessary to respond to the local emergency caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to supplement the Executive Order to: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize any necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) grant priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist to households displaced by the Regional Fires with minor children currently attending SMMUSD schools or that work in Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 984 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 6 the City at least 25 hours per week; 4) prohibit open flames during times of red flag warnings; and 5) make other minor clarifications and corrections; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Second Revised Executive Order”) to implement Council direction; and
WHEREAS, as of January 30, 2025, the Regional Fires have destroyed more than 17,000 structures; and
WHEREAS, the damage caused by the Regional Fires has left thousands displaced due to loss of housing or inability to access their homes due to safety reasons; and;
WHEREAS, schools located in the City’s residential zoning districts that are subject to occupancy limitations under previously-issued Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) have received requests to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the school that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, increasing occupancy limitations for those schools will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and WHEREAS, before the Regional Fires, local restaurants had been impacted by inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica restaurant operators are reporting year-on-year sales for the month of January dropped between 10 and 20 percent, with more significant impact in areas with restricted access due to the Regional Fires, including the beach and the Santa Monica Pier, reporting sales down by 20-40%; and Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 985 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 7 WHEREAS, although outdoor dining options have continued to serve as popular options for customers seeking to enjoy the year-round Southern California climate and sunshine, the Regional Fires caused hazardous air quality, limiting restaurant’s ability to utilize outdoor dining areas for parts of the month of January; and WHEREAS, without relief, the drop in revenue resulting from Regional Fires may result in layoffs of staff or even closure; and
WHEREAS, waiving license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025 will provide Santa Monica restaurants, and other businesses with outdoor dining options, some economic relief to help remain open and support their overall business recovery; and WHEREAS, as a result of the recent Regional Fires, hotels and motels in Santa Monica are experiencing major cancellations on both the rooms and events, with large groups pulling their business through February and into March; and WHEREAS, these cancellations are causing a significant financial impact to many hotels and motels, some of which are struggling to manage their financial commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Revenue Division has received requests from multiple hotels requesting a 30-day extension for the Transient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment (“TMD”); and
WHEREAS, Section 6.68.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code requires the payment of TOT on the first business day of each month and imposes a penalty 10% if the TOT is not paid by the last day of the month; and
WHEREAS, the TMD is collected per occupied room per night at fixed rates depending on average daily rate; and
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Packet Pg. 986 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 8 WHEREAS, the TMD assessments are collected at the same time and manner as the TOT pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36631 and Resolution Number 11005 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism supports a 30 day extension for the TOT and TMD due for December 2024;
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires’ destruction of homes and businesses has resulted in significant job losses, including jobs for lower income families and an estimated loss of up to 35,000 jobs held by Latinos alone; and
WHEREAS, these job losses will make it more difficult for lower income families to afford market rents without assistance from programs such as those administered by the Santa Monica Housing Authority or the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist; and WHEREAS, temporarily adjusting criteria for local preferences on the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist and the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s waitlist is in alignment with broader regional emergency efforts to assist those in need of housing as a result of the Regional Fires, without disturbing the longstanding priority for individuals who live or work in Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of Emergency Services issued a First Supplement to the Executive Order to: 1) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 2) waive license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining for the month of February 2025; 3) authorize the Finance Department to grant hotels and motels a 30-day extension for payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes and the Tourism Marketing District Assessment due for December 2024; and 4) expanding criteria Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 987 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 9 for Tier 1 priority on the City’s below market housing waitlist for income-qualifying households impacted by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11645 (CCS), ratifying the Executive Order, the Revised Executive Order, the Second Revised Executive Order, and the First Supplement to the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, existing schools located in the City are continually receiving requests to accommodate students that were impacted by the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, permitting expansions of those existing schools to operate as a temporary use in the City’s non-residential zones will allow for students displaced by the Regional Fires to continue their education; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of enforcement of SMMC Chapter 6.20, Home-sharing and Vacation Rentals, as to hosting guests displaced by the Regional Fires pursuant to Section 3 of the Second Revised Executive Order expanded the number of temporary housing units available for rent for 30 days or less; and WHEREAS, the need among persons displaced by the Regional Fires for shortterm housing two months after the Regional Fires has substantially diminished, and is now being surpassed by the need for long-term and permanent housing for those persons who lost their homes in the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the use of rental properties for short-term rentals for 30 days or less limits the supply of housing available for long-term rental to meet this need; and WHEREAS, hosts and fire-displaced occupants of home-shares and vacation rentals are entitled to reasonable advance notice of when enforcement of the provisions of SMMC Chapter 6.20 will resume to facilitate compliance; and Docusign Envelope ID: 788EC88C-371A-490B-88CC-B3DABE782B64

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Packet Pg. 988 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 10 WHEREAS, hotels and motels in Santa Monica continue to experience major cancellations on both rooms and events as a result of the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, expanding the opportunity for a 30-day extension for TOT and TMD due to any request filed with the City prior to April 30, 2025 will offer further support to the City’s hotels and motels and assist with lessening financial burdens caused by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, restaurants and other businesses that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages have reported a continuing loss of revenue due to impacts of the Regional Fires in addition to the economic conditions existing before the Regional Fires, including, but not limited to, inflation and the continuing rise in operating costs; and WHEREAS, a temporary suspension of enforcement of certain City regulations related to alcohol sales will provide opportunities for these businesses to recoup financial losses caused by the Regional Fires.

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Packet Pg. 989 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 11 extension for payment of TOT and TMD; and 4) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.31.280 and 9.31.290 for specified businesses; and WHEREAS, restaurants in the City are reporting ongoing losses of revenue through March 2025 due to the impacts of the Regional Fires and thus discounting license fees by 50% for the month of March for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining will continue to provide Santa Monica restaurants and other businesses with outdoor dining options some economic relief to help them remain open and support their overall business recovery.

IT HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Second Revised Executive Order shall continue in full force and effect, except as modified and supplemented by the First Supplement, Second Supplement, and this Third Supplement.

2. License fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining, shall be discounted by 50% for the month of March 2025.

ADOPTED this 28th day of March 2025.
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Packet Pg. 990 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 12 ATTEST:
___________________ By: _____________________________

NIKIMA NEWSOME ELAINE POLACHEK
City Clerk Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 991 Attachment: G-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 1 FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service advised that damaging N/NE gusts of 50-80 mph, as well as isolated 80-100 mph in the mountains and foothills, were expected across most of Los Angeles metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, commencing on January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire and other major fires, including, but not limited to, the Eaton Fire located primarily in Altadena (Regional Fires) ignited in Los Angeles County, burning over well over 40,000 acres; and WHEREAS, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions increased the intensity and spread of the Regional Fires, causing imminent threats to life with Red Flag warnings in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and widespread dangerous windstorm conditions with damaging wind gusts of 50 to 80 mph were forecasted; and Docusign Envelope ID: DF13D876-AC40-4464-BB69-0EA4CCC8645E

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Packet Pg. 992 Attachment: H-Fourth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 16, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 2 WHEREAS, the Regional Fires and windstorm conditions threatened structures, homes, and critical infrastructure, including power lines and water tanks, prompted evacuation orders and warnings, and impacted the access route to the Regional Fires communities; and
WHEREAS, along with the windstorm, the Regional Fires spread across more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying structures and prompting evacuation orders and road closures, and continued to threaten structures, homes and critical infrastructure over multiple days; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag warning for 19 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which means there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth due to dangerously high winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation; and WHEREAS, this weather system caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, fallen trees, and extreme fire behavior, impacting significant transportation arteries, requiring long-term repair and threatening the integrity of the critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government, and that such emergency conditions require the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and
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Packet Pg. 993 Attachment: H-Fourth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 16, 2025 (7226 : Fire Emergency Order Extension) 3 WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica (the City) has a population of over 90,000 residents, is a major tourist destination, has two major hospitals and an airport within its jurisdiction, is a significant destination for business travel, and is adjacent to and contiguous on three sides with the City of Los Angeles, resulting in high volumes of residents and visitors traveling within and across the City’s borders; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to continue to take bold and aggressive actions to protect the public health and safety during this local and state emergency; and WHEREAS, the above-described events created conditions of extreme peril and such conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Fires have displaced many thousands of residents who are in need of temporary housing; and
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Santa Monica City CouncilOctober 28, 2025

Santa Monica City Council
October 28, 2025