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
MARIA DACANAY-WISNER
ASSISTANT 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 NEW YORK, NY 10014
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM (PST) AND A
TELECONFERENCE SITE AT 8:30 PM (EST)
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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 8:30 P.M. (EST) at the Jane Hotel, 113 Jane Street, New York, NY 10014, 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. Approval of First Modification of Contract with Hayden AI for Launch of Bike Lane Enforcement Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement #11617 in the amount of $944,000 with Hayden AI, Inc. for bike lane enforcement services for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a new six-year amended agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,452,904, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.B. Development Impact Fees Report 2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the action below does not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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2. Review and accept the FY 2024-25 Annual Reporting of Development Impact Fees per the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code 66000-66025) and the FY 2024-25 Child Care Linkage Fee Report per SMMC Chapter 9.65.
4.C. Approval of the Fifth Modification to Agreement #11051 with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions for Hazardous Waste Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fifth modification to Agreement #11051 in an amount of $582,031 with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. (formerly Stericycle Environmental Solutions), for hazardous waste services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a five-year, eight-month amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,780,031, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Approve Third Modification of Contract with Swiftly, Ltd. for Real Time Bus Arrival Predictions
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to agreement #11000 in the amount of $718,751, with Swiftly Ltd., for a cloudhosted Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for customer-focused real-time schedule information and service performance metrics for staff for the Department of Transportation. This will result in an eight-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,403,205, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Santa Monica Cannabis Equity 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 updating the Santa Monica Cannabis Equity Program.
4.F. Second Reading and Adoption 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
City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/14/2026 8:41 AM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for Digital Displays Located at 395 Santa Monica Place - Revised Title 1/07/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 1310 Third Street Promenade Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.I. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 1202 Third Street Promenade Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.J. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 301 Arizona Avenue/1253 Third Street Promenade
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.K. Second Reading and Adoption of 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
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.L. Second Reading and Adoption of 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 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.M. Award Bid # 4506 to A and A Fleet Painting, Inc. for Bus Body and Paint Repairs
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Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid # 4506 to A and A Fleet Painting, Inc. for transit bus body repairs and painting services for the Department of Transportation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with A and A Fleet Painting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,437,363, including a 10% contingency, for a five-year period, with future year funding contingency on Council budget approval.
4.N. City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - Dec 16, 2025 5:30 PM
4.O. City Council - Special Meeting - Jan 6, 2026 5:30 PM
4.P. Approval of Offer Letter for Retired Annuitant Denise Anderson-Warren for Services as Interim Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk) Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve the offer letter to Denise Anderson-Warren for her services as Interim Director of Records and Election Services (“City Clerk”); and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the offer letter on behalf of the City.
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
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5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
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 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 # 25
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica, et al. v. Waymo LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC et al. v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06681
5.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Waymo LLC v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06541
5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 930 Pacific Coast Highway, 1200 Pacific Coast Highway, 2400 Ocean Front Walk, and 2600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, California; City negotiators:
Jennifer Taylor, Economic Development Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Richard Chacker, President for Chaos Enterprises, Inc. dba Perry’s Café and Rentals at the Beach; under negotiation: price and terms of lease
5.G. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, California; City negotiators: Jennifer Taylor, City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/14/2026 8:41 AM Page 9 Economic Development Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Bruce Phillips, Chief Executive Officer for Ocean Park Restaurant Corporation; under negotiation: price and terms of payment
5.H. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 419 and 1616 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California; City negotiators: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: Community Corporation of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Tara Barauskas, Executive Director, Community Corporation of Santa Monica; under negotiation: price and terms of payment
5.I. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stanford Neighbors Against City Overreach v. City, LASC # 25STCP04108
5.J. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) – 1 case
5.K. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Courtney Bruesehoff v. City; LASC # 23TRCV03691 [report out only]
5.L. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Narine Sulahian Keshishianv. City; LASC # 24SMCV02912 [report out only]
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
7.A. Boards & Commissions Comprehensive Review
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the recommended actions herein do not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Hold a study session to review and provide direction on staff recommendations to restructure Boards, Commissions and Task Forces and update general policies and procedures as part of the City Clerk’s Office fiveyear review.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
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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 of an Ordinance to Extend the Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot Program, Allowing Additional Applicants of Qualified Market Rate Multi-family Residential Projects to Satisfy the City’s Affordable Housing Requirements through Alternative Options
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the actions below have been previously analyzed in the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report and are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080.085(a) of the California Public Resources Code;
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance to add Section 9.64.065 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to establish the Off-site Affordable Housing Pilot Program for 1000 units and add Section 9.64.075 to the Santa Monica Municipal Code to extend and expand the Off-site Affordable Housing Pilot Program.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY . ROLL CALL
11.A. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 (refinancing of the 2006 TABs and the 2011 TABs) Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and approving the related documents and other actions in connection with the issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Attachments A, B, C, D and E).
2. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
11.B. Approval of Minutes for Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting City of Santa Monica Generated: 1/14/2026 8:41 AM Page 11 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting.
. ADJOURNMENT
11.C. Consideration of Certain Prior Housing-Production Related Votes and Repeal of Interim Zoning Regulations Related to Projects Utilizing State Law for Small Lot Subdivisions and Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for SingleUnit Residential Recommended Actions
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of exemption under the California Environmental Qualiy Act as outlined in Environmental Review, below;
2. Adopt a Resolution Directing the Planning Commission to Initiate the Process of Amending the Zoning Ordinance Related to Projects Utilizing State Law for Small Lot Subdivisions Under 10 Units and Projects Consisting of Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential;
3. Approve Proposed Regulatory Updates to High-Rise Building Definitions and Single Stairway Multi-Family Building Provisions;
4. Ratify Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Resolution making Findings of Climatic, Geological and Topographical Conditions, and
5. Repeal Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2821 (CCS), Permitting the Establishment of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as Part of Projects Utilizing Senate Bill (SB) 1123 on Vacant Parcels Zoned for SingleUnit Residential, Ensuring Project Feasibility of SB 1123 Projects by Providing for Certain Relaxed Development Standards, and Expanding the Establishment of ADUs to All Projects Utilizing Government Code Sections 65852.28, and 66499.41 Which Includes Parcels Within Multiple-Unit Zoning District as Permitted Pursuant to SB 684.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
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. Appointments of City Council Voting and Alternate Delegates to Regional Governmental and Membership Organizations
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council appoint Councilmembers to serve as the City Council’s voting and alternate delegates to the five regional governmental and membership organizations:
1. Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG): One (1) Voting Delegate and one (1) Alternate Delegate to the WSCCOG Governing Board to participate in regular meetings (2nd Thursday of every even numbered months from Noon to 1:15pm)
2. Independent Cities Association (ICA): One (1) Voting Delegate and one (1) Alternate Delegate to participate in monthly meetings and plan to attend Winter (February 20-22, 2026 in Santa Barbara) and Summer (July 9-12, 2026 in Indian Wells) Seminars.
3. League of California Cities (CalCities): One (1) Voting Delegate and one (1) Alternate Delegate to attend the 2026 CalCities Annual Conference (September 23-25, 2026 in Anaheim).
4. Los Angeles County Division of CalCities: One (1) representative to attend Los Angeles County Division monthly meetings (1st Thursday of each month from 6pm to 8pm).
5. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): One (1) Voting Delegate and one (1) Alternate Delegate to attend the SCAG General Assembly (May 7-8, 2026 in Indian Wells).
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: 1/14/2026 8:41 AM Page 13 early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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