City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
CAROLINE TOROSIS
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN JESSE ZWICK
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
LANA NEGRETE NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI
CITY MANAGER
HEIDI VON TONGELN
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
NIKIMA S. NEWSOME
CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
.CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA AND, A TELECONFERENCE
LOCATION IN SAN RAFAEL, CA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. (PDT) in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, and at a teleconference site located at Four Points Sheraton San Rafael Hotel, 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903, where a Councilmember will be present and participating via teleconference.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
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LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
No items
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit and execute applications, agreements, and annual reports for the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program.
4.B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Parcel Map No. 83963 for a Three Unit Condominium Project at 2012 19th Street
City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption (Approval of Final Subdivision Map) pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 83963 for a Three Unit Condominium Project at 2012 19th Street.
4.C. Approval of First Modification to Agreement with Elizabeth Anderson Consulting for Aging & Disability Strategic Planning Implementation Consulting Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement # 11564 (CCS) in the amount of $63,000 with Elizabeth Anderson Consulting to provide consulting services for the citywide Aging and Disability Action Plan for the Housing & Human Services Department. This will result in a 5-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $218,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Approval of Third Modification of Grant Agreement for Haven Neighborhood Services for Emergency Financial Assistance Services for the Housing and Human Services Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #11433 (CCS) in an amount of $250,000 with Haven Neighborhood Services, for emergency financial assistance services for the Housing and Human Services Department. This will result in a four-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $804,173, with future funding contingent upon Council budget approval.
4.E. Approval of Second Modification to Professional Services Agreement with USMD Direct Inc. and Pacific Harbor Medical Group Inc. for Occupational Medical Testing Program Services
City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #3940 in the amount of $138,000 with Pacific Harbor Medical Group Inc. for occupational medical testing services for the Human Resources Department. This will result in a 23-month amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $369,850, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Approval of Second Modification of Agreement with USMD Direct Inc. for OnSite Occupational Medical Testing Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #11001 in the amount of $76,000 with USMD Direct Inc. for onsite Occupational Medical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department. This will result in a 6-year, and 1-month amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $476,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY . ROLL CALL
4.G. Annual Report on Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommended Action
Staff recommend the Redevelopment Successor Agency:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Receive the Annual Report on the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorize the City Manager to post the report on the City's website by December 31, 2025; and
3. Direct the City Manager to present the independent audit of the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund to the City Council upon completion of the independent audit of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and authorize the City Manager to post the results of the audit on the City's website after presentation to City Council.
4.H. Approval of Minutes for Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting - New Item Received 12/11/2025
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Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency approve the minutes of the December 9, 2025 meeting.
. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
4.I. City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - Dec 9, 2025 5:30 PM - New Item Received 12/11/2025
4.J. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation - New Item Received. 12/05/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.
4.K. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements - New Item Received 12/11/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). 15268 (Ministerial Projects), and 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa Monica and the Supplements to that Order.
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
- New Item Received 12/11/2025
John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV12746; John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV15009; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2; LASC # 23SMCV03120; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV26548; John CW Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV29623; John Doe (A.G.) v.
Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al; LASC # 23SMCV06066; John GA DOE, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06484; John U.L.W. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 15, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV0239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV09398; John Doe 33, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15420; John Doe City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 8 49 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV19296; John DD Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV04421; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV24146; John Doe (V.D.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05050; John Doe (D.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05051; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV28433; John Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05527; John Doe 53 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV31763; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV06355; Jane Doe 16, et al. v. a Public Entity, et al.; LASC # 25STCV02235; John Doe 62, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV04414; John Doe 23 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV05850; John Doe (E.B.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06354; Jane PB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06880; John Doe 67 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV10142; John Doe 68 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV12089; John Doe 69, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV24158
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Narine Sulahian Keshishian v. City; LASC # 24SMCV02912 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - potential initiation of litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 1 case (SMF Property Holdings LLC; Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC; and Waymo LLC) - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.E. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Measure LC Defense et al. v. City of Santa Monica et al., LASC # 25STCP04361 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.F. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
La Brea Washington Co, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25STCP00154 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.G. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8: property: 1217 Euclid Street, Santa Monica, CA; owner of record/lessor: City of Santa Monica; City negotiators: Natalie Verlinich, Interim Director of Housing and Human Services; parties to be negotiated with: Sarah Letts, Executive Director, Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC); under negotiation: price and terms of payment for ground lease of property - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.H. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stanford Neighbors Against City Overreach v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25STCP04108 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
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5.I. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case - New Item Received 12/11/2025
5.J. Consider appointment of unrepresented employee - Gov. Code § 54957(b); City negotiator: Mayor/City Manager; Unrepresented employee: City Clerk/Interim City Clerk; conference with labor negotiator - Gov. Code § 54957.6; City negotiator: Mayor/City Manager; Unrepresented employee: City Clerk/Interim City Clerk - New Item Received 12/11/2025
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
10.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish a Digital Display District to Permit Digital Displays to Be Approved by Development Agreement in Specified Locations Along the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place - New Item Received 12/11/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, 15311, 15331, and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as described in Environmental Review, below; and
2. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance to establish a digital display district to permit digital displays to be approved by Development Agreement in City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 10 specified locations along the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place.
3. Adopt Digital Display Advertising Guidelines.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Approval of Negotiations for Upcoming Major Events - New Item Received 12/11/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommend that the City Council:
1. Make findings that approval of an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA), letter of intent (LOI), or a term sheet for real estate negotiation purposes do not constitute an approval of a project requiring CEQA review because they do not commit the City to any specific terms of a project; and that the City’s actions contemplated in this report constitute planning and feasibility studies which are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent (LOI) term sheet and negotiate and execute a license agreement subject to CEQA compliance, with the French National Olympic and Sport Committee to host a hospitality house activation at the Annenberg Community Beach House during the 2028 Summer Olympic
Games.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a term sheet (Term Sheet) and negotiate the terms of a license agreement subject to CEQA compliance with LOIDL LLC dba Hochsitz to host a Nations Village to include International Olympic Committee (IOC) satellite broadcast center, National Olympic Committee hospitality house, and brand hospitality house activation at Crescent Bay Park and portions of Lot 4 South during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) and negotiate the terms of a license agreement subject to CEQA compliance with ESPN Productions Inc. to explore a multi-day fan festival experience and international broadcast studio in conjunction with a major sporting event at SoFi Stadium in winter 2027.
5. Award RFP#462 to Goldenvoice LLC, to assess the viability of developing a music festival event on Santa Monica Beach in the fall of 2026 and authorize the City Manager to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and negotiate the terms of a license agreement subject to CEQA compliance.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) and negotiate the terms of a license agreement subject to CEQA compliance with Anheuser-Busch to explore a World Cup fan festival experience at the Santa Monica Pier in June 2026.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12.A. Approval of Establishment of a Self-Certification Pilot Program and Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances to (1) Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.108 to revise the Construction and Demolition Material Recycling Compliance Process and to transition from a deposit-based system to a fine-based enforcement approach, and (2) Establish Interim Zoning Regulations Updating Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions; and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Amend the Text Section 9.21.130 of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.108, Subpart B, to amend the construction and demolition material recycling compliance process and to transition from a deposit-based system to a fine-based enforcement approach.
3. Introduce for First Reading an Interim Zoning Ordinance updating applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a self-certification building permit program.
4. Adopt a Resolution of Intention directing the Planning Commission to initiate amendments to the text of Section 9.21.130 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to update applicability thresholds and resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a self-certification building permit program.
12.B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 1202 Third Street Promenade - Revised Title 12/12/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, 15311, 15331, and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Development Agreement 25ENT-0021 for a Digital Display at 1202 3rd Street Promenade.
12.C. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 301 Arizona Avenue/1253 Third Street Promenade - New Item Received 12/11/2025
City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 12 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301, 15303, Section 15311, and Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2) Introduce for first reading an ordinance to approve Development Agreement 24ENT-0233 for a Digital Display at 301 Arizona Avenue/1253 3rd Street Promenade.
12.D. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 1310 Third Street Promenade Development Agreement - New Item Received 12/12/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, 15311, and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2) Introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Development Agreement 25ENT-0086 substantially in the form attached hereto for a Digital Display at 1310 3rd Street Promenade
12.E. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 395 Santa Monica Place - New Item Received 12/12/2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1) Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, 15311, and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2) Introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Development Agreement 24ENT-0024 for four Digital Displays at 395 Santa Monica Place. 3) Approve a license agreement with Trigild IVL, Court-Appointed Receiver for the Santa Monica Place property, for installation and operation of a digital display on Parking Structure No. 7.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
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16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointment to one scheduled vacancy on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2027 (Continued from 11/18/2025 and 12/09/2025) - New Item Received 12/11/2025
16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2029 - New Item Received 12/11/2025
16.C. Request of Mayor Torosis, Councilmember Hall, and Councilmember Raskin that the City Council direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney to establish a Citywide Realignment Performance Framework and public-facing dashboard that organizes outcome and output performance indicators across the Realignment Plan’s five priority areas. - New Item Received 12/11/2025
16.D. Request of Mayor Torosis and Mayor Pro Tem Zwick that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 30 days with a detailed framework for establishing the Santa Monica CEO Roundtable. - New Item Received 12/11/2025
16.E. Request of Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tempore Zwick, and Councilmember Hall that Council establish a formal performance evaluation process for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. - New Item Received 12/11/2025
16.F. Establish and appoint a temporary ad hoc Council committee for the City Clerk recruitment process. - New Item Received 12/11/2025
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as City of Santa Monica Generated: 12/17/2025 2:26 PM Page 14 early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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