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7 (3) Off-site sale of open alcoholic containers by a participating holder of an ABC license or permit may consist of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits subject to the conditions and limitations imposed on the establishment by their local entitlements or ABC privileges, and any additional limitations imposed by the Management Plan for the Pier Entertainment Zone.
(d) Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone
(1) All public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way on Montana Avenue between 6th Street and 17th Street are hereby designated as the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone under Sections 23039.5 and 25690 of the California Business and Professions Code.
(2) Outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages within the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone is authorized seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., subject to any additional limitations imposed by any ABC permit or license and by the Management Plan for the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone. The City may temporarily limit the hours of operation of the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone if it deems it necessary to address specific public health and safety concerns. (3) Off-site sale of open alcoholic containers by a participating holder of an ABC license or permit may consist of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits subject to the conditions and limitations imposed on the establishment by their local entitlements or ABC privileges, and any additional limitations imposed by the Management Plan for the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone.
(e) Main Street Entertainment Zone
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8 (1) All public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way on Main Street between Colorado Avenue and the City Limits at Dewey Street, including portions of side streets west of Main Street to Neilson Way for the following streets: Bay Street, Bicknell Avenue, Pacific Street, Hill Street, Kinney Street, and Ashland Avenue, and are hereby designated as the Main Street Entertainment Zone under Sections 23039.5 and 25690 of the California Business and Professions Code.
(2) Outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages within the Main Street Entertainment Zone is authorized seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., subject to any additional limitations imposed by any ABC permit or license and by the Management Plan for the Main Street Entertainment Zone. The City may temporarily limit the hours of operation of the Main Street Entertainment Zone if it deems it necessary to address specific public health and safety concerns. (3) Off-site sale of open alcoholic containers by a participating holder of an ABC license or permit may consist of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits subject to the conditions and limitations imposed on the establishment by their local entitlements or ABC privileges, and any additional limitations imposed by the Management Plan for the Main Street Entertainment Zone.
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
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9 court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Attorney
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10 ATTACHMENT A - Map of Downtown Entertainment Zone Area
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11 ATTACHMENT B - Map of Pier Entertainment Zone Areas
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1 City Council Meeting March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE
FOR ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS RELATED TO SITTING AND LYING IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTAINERS TO COORDINATE WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
ENTERTAINMENT ZONES AND UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS
WHEREAS, the economic downturn starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by the 2025 Southern California wildfires, and continuing economic challenges nationwide, has had a devastating impact on Santa Monica’s restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues; and
WHEREAS, finding new ways to attract residents, workers, and visitors to our downtown and neighborhood commercial corridors will be critical to the continued recovery of the City’s nightlife sector and economy; and WHEREAS, across the country, numerous states, including Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, and Kansas, have found success enlivening communities through the designation of areas where businesses may sell alcoholic beverages for consumption within public spaces adjacent to their licensed premises; and WHEREAS, in 2025, the State of California adopted Senate Bill 969, which authorizes cities and counties to create, by ordinance, Entertainment Zones to enable restaurants and bars to sell open containers of approved alcoholic beverages for consumption within Entertainment Zones; and
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2 WHEREAS, the continued impact of the pandemic, along with the impacts of the 2025 California wildfires, have resulted in businesses, and particularly restaurants and entertainment venues, suffering significant economic hardships; and WHEREAS, allowing people to buy open container drinks from local bars, restaurants, wineries, and breweries and enjoy them outside in designated public spaces during certain hours for the purpose of creating active, commercial corridors, will stimulate economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2811 (CCS) (“Ordinance No. 2811”), which added Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.44, Entertainment Zones, to allow for the establishment of Entertainment Zones within the city in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2811 was the first Entertainment Zone Ordinance in Southern California and established an initial entertainment zone on the Third Street Promenade; and
WHEREAS, the City is anticipating establishing Entertainment Zones along commercially-zoned portions of Main Street and Montana Avenue; and WHEREAS, over the next several years, the Los Angeles region will become a global stage for some of the world’s most watched sporting and cultural events, which will draw millions of visitors, concentrate international media attention, and generate significant economic activity across Southern California; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council discussed the City’s participation in these upcoming events, beginning with activities on the Pier to support the FIFA World Cup in June and July 2026; a collaboration to produce a new music and
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3 cultural festival series on Santa Monica beach in the Fall of 2026; a week of fan-focused programming and broadcast activity on the Pier as part of Super Bowl LXI, which is scheduled to return to SoFi Stadium in February 2027; and summer 2028, when the Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring global audiences, cultural festivals, and hospitality activations to venues throughout the region; and WHEREAS, public sidewalks are created and maintained for the primary purpose of enabling pedestrians to safely and efficiently move about from place to place; and WHEREAS, ensuring the free flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks promotes public safety by minimizing the risk that pedestrians will jostle one another, collide, trip, or fall, and ensuring that persons may move safely away from dangerous situations which may occur on or near public streets and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, ensuring the free flow of pedestrian traffic is particularly important to the safety of the elderly, the very young, the disabled, vision-impaired persons, and others who are less able to navigate through crowds and around obstacles or hazards and who are particularly jeopardized by having to navigate off and onto curbs when sidewalks are blocked; and
WHEREAS, paragraph (a) of Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.360, Obstructing, leaving or placing property on, or sitting or lying on public rights-of-way or public property, prohibits obstructing the public right-of-way by sitting and lying on public sidewalks within the Downtown and in the Third Street Promenade roadway; and WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017, the City Council adopted the Downtown Community Plan, which expanded the boundaries of the City’s Downtown; and
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4 WHEREAS, like the Downtown, including the Promenade, Main Street and Montana are pedestrian-serving commercial districts with sustained high foot traffic; and WHEREAS, unlike the Promenade, because Main Street and Montana are not pedestrian malls, and obstruction of pedestrian access routes on these corridors increases the likelihood that pedestrians will divert into travel lanes, increasing exposure to vehicular conflict; and
WHEREAS, according to the City’s adopted Pedestrian Action Plan, the sidewalk segments along these corridors are both significantly less than the minimum width to accommodate heavy pedestrian volumes; and
WHEREAS, amending Section 3.12.360(a) to include the Downtown as defined by the Downtown Community Plan and the commercially-zoned portions of Montana Ave and Main Street will maintain ADA compliant access, preserve pedestrian throughput capacity, align with the upcoming establishment of Entertainment Zones, and protect the public’s safety; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to further amend Section 3.12.360 to confirm that its provisions are not enforced against individuals who are merely sitting or lying who are not impeding the flow of traffic and to make other minor amendments for consistency with other provisions of the Municipal Code, including deleting references that no longer exist; and
WHEREAS, California Business and Professions Code Section 25620 prohibits possession of open alcoholic beverage containers within public parks, public recreational areas, and other public places owned by a city or county, if the city or county enacts local legislation enabling the enforcement of Section 25620 within its jurisdiction; and
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5 WHEREAS, Section 25620 has been an important law enforcement tool for combating public intoxication; and
WHEREAS, City police officers and park rangers regularly contact persons carrying open containers while on public property; and
WHEREAS, persons carrying open containers inevitably drink from them while on public property, potentially leading to public intoxication and endangering the health and safety of the intoxicated person and the public at large; and WHEREAS, the prohibition against possession of open alcoholic beverage containers set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.200(b) is limited to the City’s public parks or beach; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.08.200 provides for exemptions for areas covered by a Cityissued license, permit or lease, and for persons carrying open containers to a recycling location; and
WHEREAS, extending the prohibition against possession against open alcoholic beverage containers to areas upon or within any public property, including, but not limited to: streets, alleyways, sidewalks, parkways, public buildings, public lavatories, parking facilities, parks, and beaches while expanding exemptions under 4.08.200 to include areas located within an Entertainment Zone will align with the provisions of state law while furthering the success of Entertainment Zones throughout the City.
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6 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.360 is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.12.360 Obstructing, leaving or placing property on, or sitting or lying on public rights-of-way or public property.
a. Sitting or Lying on Certain Public Sidewalks or In the Third Street Promenade Roadway in the Bayside Conservation District of the Downtown Area.
1. The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to the following areas located within the City:
A. Downtown, consisting of the area bounded by and including the west side of Ocean Avenue, the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, the east side of Lincoln Boulevard, and the south side of Pico Boulevard;
B. Main Street from between Colorado Avenue and the City Limits at Dewey Street; and
C. Montana Avenue 6th Street and 17th Street.
2. During the hours between six a.m. and one a.m., no person shall:
A. Sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk or on the Third Street Promenade roadway in a manner that impedes or obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic or access to any building, outdoor use area or facility the Bayside Conservation District or upon the Third Street Promenade; B. Sit or lie down upon a blanket, chair, stool, bench or any other object placed or installed on a public sidewalk in a manner that impedes or obstructs
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7 pedestrian or vehicular traffic or access to any building, outdoor use area or facility the Bayside Conservation District or the Third Street Promenade; or C. Sit, stand, lie down upon or otherwise be present upon any planting, railing, topiary or statue placed upon or installed in the Bayside Conservation District or the Third Street Promenade.
32. The prohibition contained in this Section shall not apply to any person:
A. Sitting or lying down on a public sidewalk or the Third Street Promenade roadway due to a medical emergency;
B. Utilizing a wheelchair, walker or similar device to move about the public sidewalk or the Third Street Promenade roadway as the result of a disability; C. Sitting while operating or patronizing a commercial establishment or business conducted on the public sidewalk or Third Street Promenade roadway pursuant to a street use permit, license or other City-issued authorization; D. Sitting while participating in or attending a parade, festival, rally, demonstration, meeting or similar special event lawfully conducted pursuant to a City-issued permit or license on the public sidewalk or Third Street Promenade roadway;
E. Sitting on a bollard, chair or bench located on the public sidewalk or Third Street Promenade roadway and which is supplied or authorized by a public agency;
F. Sitting on a ledge, step or other masonry surface which borders the fountains or topiary planters on the public sidewalk or Third Street Promenade roadway;
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8 G. Sitting on a public sidewalk within a bus stop zone while waiting for public or private transportation; or
H. Giving a street performance pursuant to a permit issued by the City. b. Except as otherwise permitted by this Code or City contract, no person shall upon any public sidewalk, street, right-of-way, streetscape, public building, or other public facility:
1. Leave any property or other item unattended for a period of longer than ten minutes;
2. Place any property or other item(s) unless the item(s) can promptly and safely be transported or removed all at once within three minutes. c. No person shall block or obstruct any public sidewalk so that less than a four-foot contiguous sidewalk width is kept clear for pedestrian passage at all times.
1. Conduct prohibited by this subsection includes, but is not limited to, blocking or obstructions caused by:
A. Placing any property, material, or other item upon any public sidewalk; or
B. Sitting or lying down upon any public sidewalk; or
C. Sitting or lying down upon a blanket, chair, stool, bench or any other portable object placed on a public sidewalk; or
D. Performing sit-ups, push-ups, weight training or similar stationary exercise activity upon any public sidewalk.
2. The prohibitions contained in this subsection shall not apply to any person:
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9 A. Sitting or lying on a public sidewalk due to a medical emergency or as permitted by Federal, State or local law; or
B. Sitting or lying on a public sidewalk while participating in or attending a parade, festival, rally, demonstration, meeting or activity lawfully conducted pursuant to a City-issued permit or license on the public sidewalk; or C. Sitting on a public sidewalk within a bus stop zone while waiting for public or private transportation.
d. No person shall place any device on a public sidewalk for displaying or distributing goods, written materials, merchandise, food, or any other item except a portable table or cart which is utilized in accordance with the following criteria:
1. The table or cart shall be located:
A. At least ten feet from the outer edge of any entrance of any business, including, but not limited to, doors, vestibules, driveways, outdoor dining area entries, and emergency exits, during the hours that any business on the premises is open to the public or to persons having or conducting lawful business on those premises;
B. At least ten feet from any bus stop;
C. At least ten feet from any street corner or a marked pedestrian crosswalk;
D. So that a curb cut is not blocked or obstructed.
2. The table or cart shall not be larger than four feet in width by four feet in length by three feet in height.
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10 3. No structures shall be attached to the table or cart. No other structure may be used to display the items. The display area, including the table or cart, shall be maintained in a neat and presentable manner. None of the items shall be displayed in an area other than upon the table or cart, including, but not limited to, in display racks on the sidewalks or in the hanging of the items from a building or fence or other structure. Any boxes or accessory items shall be stored entirely beneath the table or cart and shall not be stored or piled alongside, of, behind, or in front of the table or cart. The items may be stacked on the table or cart, provided that each stack shall not exceed the height of twelve inches. Signs may be attached to the side of or on top of the table or cart. No signs may extend higher than the top of the table or cart and no signs may be affixed to City facilities.
The site shall be kept clean and all rubbish shall be deposited in proper receptacles regularly during the day and prior to departing the site each day. Two chairs may also be utilized. The chairs may be placed behind or next to (but not in front of) the table or cart.
4. No person shall utilize sandwich board signs (“A” frames), canopies, freestanding umbrellas, tents, and similar coverings unless such use is authorized by a street use permit, license, or other City-issued authorization.
5. The table, cart, and all the person’s other items shall be capable of being transported or removed at one time.
6. This Section shall not apply to vendors regulated by Chapter 6.36. e. No person shall block or obstruct vehicular access to or from any driveway.
1. Conduct prohibited by this Section includes, but is not limited to, blocking or obstructions caused by:
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11 A. Placing any property, material, or other item upon any public sidewalk; or
B. Sitting or lying down upon any public sidewalk; or
C. Sitting or lying down upon a blanket, chair, stool, bench or any other object placed on a public sidewalk; or
D. Performing sit-ups, push-ups, weight training or similar stationary exercise activity upon any public sidewalk.
2. The prohibitions contained in this subsection shall not apply to any person sitting or lying on a public sidewalk due to a medical emergency.
3. This subsection neither applies to any vehicle that blocks or obstructs any driveway, nor prohibits enforcement of any other applicable law, including Vehicle Code Section 22651.
SECTION 2. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.200, Drinking upon Public Property, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4.08.200 Drinking upon public property.
a. No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage upon or within any public property, including, but not limited to: streets, alleyways, sidewalks, parkways, public buildings, public lavatories, parking facilities, parks, and beaches. b. No person shall possess any can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed within any public property, including, but not limited to: streets, alleyways, sidewalks, parkways, public buildings, public lavatories, parking facilities, parks, and or beaches.
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12 c. This Section shall not apply to:
1. Any person on public property located within an Entertainment Zone established by Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.44, Entertainment Zones in accordance with the rules and regulations of the applicable Entertainment Zone;
2. Any person on public property occupied pursuant to a lease, permit or license from the City when such lease, permit or license permits the sale and consumption of such beverages; or
32. Any person in possession of an alcoholic beverage container for the purpose of recycling the container or other related activity. d. Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction under this Section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every commission of any violation of any provision of this Section and shall be punished accordingly
SECTION 3. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not
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13 declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5 The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Heidi von Tongeln, City Attorney
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1 City Council Meeting March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING FEES FOR OUTDOOR DINING, INCLUDING A LICENSE FEE WAIVER
FOR UNIMPROVED SIDEWALK DINING, TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND ALIGN WITH THE CITY’S REALIGNMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 allows sidewalk dining on the public right-of-way as a way to enhance the pedestrian ambiance of the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6.42 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code governs the City’s Parklet Program and provides the City Council authorization to set monthly licensing fees for parklets by resolution; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.010 authorizes the imposition of charges for private use of public property; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.020 authorizes setting such changes by resolution; and
WHEREAS, to stimulate economic recovery following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11339 which, among other things, waived, until December 31, 2021, the monthly license fee that outdoor dining operators are required to pay pursuant to their respective outdoor dining license agreements with the City under Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 and established fees for the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program that expired on September 30, 2022; and
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2 WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11340, which re-set the outdoor dining license fees for licenses issued pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 so that the fee rates in 2022 would be the same as in 2020 and annually thereafter, commencing on January 1, 2023, such fees would be adjusted by the chance in Consumer Price Index (CPI); and WHEREAS, to provide additional relief, on December 14, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11392 to waive monthly license fees through June 30, 2022, for operators of sidewalk dining under Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 and for eligible parklet operators pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the Council adopted Resolution No. 11419 to waive, among other fees, the monthly license fees for outdoor dining operated on sidewalks and on parklets until September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11429 to set the monthly licensing fee for parklets used for outdoor dining under Chapter 6.42 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2024, the Council adopted Resolution No. 11597 to temporarily waive monthly license fees for sidewalk dining for the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and reduce monthly license fees to $1.00 per square foot per month for the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for sidewalk dining operators located on the Third Street Promenade, a critical economic engine to the City; and
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3 WHEREAS, in January 2025, the City commissioned an appraiser to review the current license fees for sidewalk dining that were set by Resolution No. 11340 and provide recommendations to adjust licensing fee rates for sidewalk dining to reflect the current fair market value for use of the City’s sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the Santa Monica City Council adopted a resolution revising license and wastewater capital facility fees applicable to outdoor dining in the City of Santa Monica, which established a monthly license fee of $2.00 per square foot for parklets and $1.00 per square foot for sidewalk dining beginning December 1, 2025, authorized the City to require performance bonds or higher security deposits for installations involving improvements within the public right-of-way, repealed prior resolutions governing outdoor dining license fees, and provided relief to applicants for certain wastewater capital facility fees for sidewalk dining and parklet permit applicants while continuing to require payment of the Amalgamated System Sewerage Facilities Charges (LA ASSFC) collected on behalf of the City of Los Angeles per Contract 7473; and
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a realignment of its outdoor dining programs to ensure long-term economic vitality while maintaining safe and accessible public rightsof-way; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that certain sidewalk dining operations consist solely of movable tables and chairs without barriers, decking, railings, platforms, or other fixed improvements in the public right-of-way; and
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4 WHEREAS, other jurisdictions, including the City and County of San Francisco, have adopted policies that waive license fees for such minimally intrusive sidewalk dining configurations because they do not permanently occupy or alter public space; and WHEREAS, establishing a license fee waiver for such “unimproved sidewalk dining” will support small businesses while maintaining fees for installations that occupy or modify the public right-of-way with structures or improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. For purposes of this Resolution: “Unimproved Sidewalk Dining” means sidewalk dining consisting solely of movable tables, chairs, umbrellas, and similar furnishings that: (a) are not affixed to the ground or any structure; (b) do not include barriers, fencing, platforms, decking, railings, parklets, or other physical improvements; (c) can be removed from the public right-of-way without the use of tools or restoration work. “Improved Sidewalk Dining” means sidewalk dining that includes barriers, railings, fencing, decking, platforms, built parklets, or any structure or improvement that alters the public right-of-way or requires restoration upon removal; and (d) complies with all applicable provisions of the City of Santa Monica Sidewalk Dining Guidelines and Santa Monica Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. Sidewalk Dining License Fees.
(a) Unimproved Sidewalk Dining shall not be subject to a monthly license fee for use of the public right-of-way so long as the installation remains limited to the furnishings described in Section 1, or Santa Monica Sidewalk Dining Guidelines, as applicable, and
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5 provided that such operations comply with the applicable provisions of City of Santa Monica Sidewalk Dining Guidelines and Santa Monica Municipal Code. Parklets and any outdoor dining installations occupying parking spaces or including built structures shall not qualify as Unimproved Sidewalk Dining and shall remain subject to the license fees established in this Resolution.
(b) Effective December 1, 2025, Improved Sidewalk Dining, including any sidewalk dining installation that includes barriers, fencing, railings, platforms, or other physical improvements in the public right-of-way, shall be subject to a monthly license fee of $1.00 per square foot per month.
(c) Effective January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter on January 1, the monthly license fee for Improved Sidewalk Dining shall be adjusted by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which adjustment shall be no less than three percent (3%) and no more than five percent (5%).
(d) The Public Works Director, or designee, shall determine whether a sidewalk dining operation qualifies as Unimproved Sidewalk Dining or Improved Sidewalk Dining based on the presence of barriers, decking, structures, or other physical improvements within the public right-of-way.
SECTION 3. Nothing in this Resolution exempts Unimproved Sidewalk Dining operators from requirements relating to pedestrian access, accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, safety, maintenance of public right-of-way, insurance, indemnification, removal of furnishings when the business is closed or upon direction of the City, or other operational requirements established by the City.
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6 SECTION 4. Effective on December 1, 2025, the license fee for use of public property pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.42 for parklets shall be $2.00 per square foot per month. Effective on January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter on January 1, the monthly licensee fee will be adjusted by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which adjustment shall be no less than a three percent (3%) and no more than a five percent (5%) increase.
SECTION 5. Effective on July 1, 2026, the sidewalk dining fees established by this Resolution shall also apply to sidewalk dining operators located on the Third Street Promenade, except that Unimproved Sidewalk Dining shall remain exempt from license fees as provided in Section 2.
SECTION 6. Effective upon adoption of this Resolution, the City may require, for approval of a new or renewal of a license agreement for Improved Sidewalk Dining, either a performance bond (or other applicable bond) or a higher security deposit than the security deposit amount established by the Public Works Director, or designee, for sidewalk dining license agreements where an operator either improved or intends to improve the public right-of-way with structures and/or other improvements for which the cost to restore the operator’s license area to its original condition exceeds the applicable security deposit amount established by the Public Works Director, or designee. Should the Public Works Director, or designee, request a performance bond (or other applicable bond) or higher security deposit, the amount of such bond or additional security deposit shall not exceed the amount necessary to recover the City’s estimated costs to remedy operator’s failure to comply with the sidewalk dining operator’s obligation to restore the
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7 license area to its original condition upon expiration or earlier termination of operator’s license agreement.
SECTION 7. The City will waive permit and inspection fees for Unimproved Sidewalk Dining, consistent with the license fee waiver established in Section 2. Waivers only apply to Unimproved Sidewalk Dining and do not extend to Improved Sidewalk Dining or parklets.
SECTION 8. Unless otherwise provided under a City resolution or policy, all other fees applicable to outdoor dining operators on the City’s public right-of-way, including without limitation, permit and inspection fees, payment of the Amalgamated System Sewerage Facilities Charges (LA ASSFC) collected on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, will continue to apply to outdoor dining operators.
SECTION 9. Unless otherwise provided in this Resolution, if there are any conflicts between the monthly licensee fees for sidewalk dining and parklet operations adopted in this Resolution and any license fees or fee reductions adopted by a prior resolution, the fees and fee reductions adopted in this Resolution shall take precedence.
SECTION 10. This Resolution shall become effective on a date determined by the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, following the City’s completion of administrative preparations necessary to implement the Unimproved Sidewalk Dining program, including finalization of applicable program policies, publication of guidance for applicants, and launch of the City’s website and application process through which businesses may apply for permits to operate Unimproved Sidewalk Dining. The effective date shall be publicly posted on the City’s website and in the City of Santa Monica Sidewalk Dining Guidelines.
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8 SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify 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, City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1408 Attachment: Attachment E - Resolution Waiving Certain Fees for Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AMENDING SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CHAPTER 9.53 TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT TO MODIFY MANDATORY AVERAGE VEHICLE
RIDERSHIP SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, vehicle transportation is the greatest contributor to Santa Monica’s carbon emissions (accounting for 60 percent of emissions in 2023), and between 2019 and 2020, emissions plummeted, largely due to restricted mobility and economic activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and promote business friendliness consistent with direction provided by Council in adopting the Realignment Plan in October 2025, staff recommends Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ordinance amendments to modify the submission frequency of the Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) Survey component for regulated employers with 30-249 employees, changing it from an annual requirement to an optional annual submission as part of their annual Emission Reduction Plans.
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation’s Mobility Division regulates employers per a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), the regional air pollution control agency with jurisdiction over Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area;
WHEREAS, per the MOU with AQMD, the City is required to align with AQMD’s rules and regulations; and the deletion of mandatory average vehicle ridership requirements for employers with an employee headcount less than 250 allows the City’s Attachment F
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9.53 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
9.53.010 Purpose
The purpose and objective of this Chapter is to implement the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan by proactively managing congestion, reducing automobile dependence, and enhancing transportation choices by requiring trip reduction plans for all types of trips—work, shopping, leisure, school, and appointments—that will:
A. Ensure City compliance with the applicable requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 2202 and implement air quality control measures required of local governments by the District’s 1991 Air Quality Management Plan and subsequent updates and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Congestion Management Program (CMP);
B. Accommodate land use changes allowed under the General Plan’s Land Use and Circulation Element (“LUCE”) while reducing peak-hour automobile trips from new and existing destinations to achieve the LUCE’s goal of no net increase in PM peak hour vehicle trips by 2030;
C. Improve the mobility and general efficiency of circulation and transportation systems by increasing reliance on non-single-occupant vehicle (SOV) travel Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1410 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) such as public transit, ridesharing, active transportation, carsharing, and focusing development in areas close to transit and employment; D. Reduce traffic impacts within the community and region, vehicular air pollutant emissions, energy usage, and ambient noise levels through a reduction in the number of per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and management of traffic congestion;
E. Minimize the percentage of Employees traveling in SOVs to and from work, especially during peak-hour periods;
F. Promote and increase work-related transit use, ridesharing, walking, and bicycling to minimize parking needs, manage congestion, and protect the quality of life in Santa Monica’s neighborhoods and districts; G. Improve the quality and level of access for residents, Employees, customers, and visitors by improving transportation choices and managing congestion; H. Decrease the City’s need for additional parking facility construction; I. Coordinate transportation system management, transportation demand management (TDM), and transportation facility development strategies Citywide; and
J. Coordinate transportation system management, transportation demand management, and transportation facility development strategies with other cities and counties in the region and through regional agencies. (Added by Ord.
No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.020 Definitions
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Packet Pg. 1411 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings when used in this Chapter. Words and phrases not specifically defined below shall be aligned with the meanings identified in SCAQMD’s Rule 2202.
Audit. A selective inspection by the City of an Employer or Developer’s activities related to the fulfillment of ongoing implementation and monitoring of an approved Emission Reduction Plan or Developer TDM Plan.
Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR). The total number of Employees who report to or leave work during the Peak Windows divided by the number of vehicles driven by these Employees over that 5-day survey period. The AVR calculation requires that the 5-day period must represent the 5 days during which the majority of Employees are scheduled to arrive at the Worksite. The hours and days chosen must be consecutive. The 5-day survey period cannot contain a holiday and shall represent typical operations so that a projection of the average vehicle ridership during the year is obtained.
An example of morning AVR using the survey week for an Employer with 300 Employees all reporting to work weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. is:
EMPLOYEES REPORTING TO/
DEPARTING WORK
NUMBER OF VEHICLES DRIVEN
TO THE WORKSITE BY THESE
EMPLOYEES
MONDAY 300 200
TUESDAY 300 190
WEDNESDAY 300 210
THURSDAY 300 200
FRIDAY 300 200
TOTAL 1,500 1,000
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Packet Pg. 1412 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) In this example, AVR is arrived at by dividing the number of Employees reporting to work between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. during the survey week (1,500) by the number of vehicles driven to the Worksite between the same hours during the week (1,000):
1,500/1,000 = 1.5 AVR
A similar calculation is required for obtaining the afternoon Peak Window AVR for commute trips to and from the Worksite between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
AVR Target. The AVR established by this Chapter that an Employer Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) or Developer Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan is expected to achieve for a particular Worksite or project.
AVR Verification Method. A method approved by the City for determining an Employer’s current AVR, or approved by the City or SCAQMD for Employers of 250 Employees or more.
AVR Window. The period of time comprised of both hours and days used to calculate AVR (i.e., 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Business Type/Classification. The activity type that classifies the primary nature of work conducted by the Employer located at the Worksite.
Carpool. A motor vehicle occupied by 2 to 6 persons traveling together to and from the Worksite for the majority (at least 51%) of the total commute. For-hire vehicles must include 2 or more passengers (in addition to any driver) to be classified as a carpool.
Commute Trip. The means of transportation used for the greatest distance of an Employee’s commute to or from work during the Peak Window. Each vehicle commute trip to the Worksite shall be calculated as follows:
Single-occupant vehicle = 1
Carpool = 1 divided by the number of people in the carpool Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1413 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Vanpool = 1 divided by the number of people in the van
Motorcycle, moped, motorized scooter, motorbike = 1 divided by the number of people on the vehicle
Zero Emission Vehicle= 0*
(*Zero Emission Vehicle = 1 for Developer TDM Plans. See Section 9.53.140) Public transit = 0
Bicycle = 0
Walking and other nonmotorized transportation modes = 0 Non-commuting = 0
Compressed Work Week. This applies to Employee(s) who, as an alternative to completing the basic work requirements in five 8-hour workdays in one week, are scheduled in a manner which reduces vehicle trips to the Worksite. The recognized compressed work week schedules for purposes of this Chapter are 36 hours in 3 days (3/36), 40 hours in 4 days (4/40), or 80 hours in 9 days (9/80).
Consultant Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC). A person that meets the requirements of and that serves as an ETC at a Worksite for an Employer other than the consultant ETC’s Employer.
Developer. Any person or entity that is responsible for development of a project that will result in the new construction of 7,500 square feet of nonresidential floor area or more, 16 residential units or more, or mixed-use projects of 16 residential units or more with any associated nonresidential components. The person or entity responsible for development of a project shall be the Developer and property owner. Upon transfer of title from a property owner to a Developer, the term “Developer” shall mean the property owner.
Developer TDM Plan. A trip reduction plan intended to result in a Developer achieving the applicable AVR targets specified in this Chapter.
Director of Transportation. The Director of Transportation of the City of Santa Monica or designee.
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Packet Pg. 1414 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Disabled Employee. An individual with a physical impairment which prevents the individual from traveling to and from the Worksite by means other than a single-occupant vehicle.
Emission Reduction Plan (ERP). A plan intended to reduce emissions related to Employee commutes and to meet a worksite specific emission reduction target for the subsequent year.
Emission Reduction Target (ERT). The annual VOC, NOx and CO emissions required to be reduced based on the number of Employees per Worksite and the Employee Emission Reduction Factors as specified in SCAQMD Rule 2202-On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options Implementation Guidelines.
Employee. Any person employed full or part-time by a person(s), firm, business, educational institution, nonprofit agency or corporation, government agency or other entity. This term excludes the following: temporary Employees, Field Construction Workers, Independent Contractors, Volunteers, seasonal Employees and Field Personnel.
Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC). The designated person, with appropriate training as required by the City, who is responsible for the development, administration, implementation, and monitoring of the Emission Reduction Plan. The ETC must be active during normal business hours when the majority of Employees are at the Worksite, either in person or teleworking. Employers of 250 Employees or more must attend an SCAQMD ETC certification course. Employee Transportation Coordinators shall participate in Citysponsored workshops and roundtables.
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Packet Pg. 1415 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Employee Trip Reduction Plan (ETRP). A plan for implementation of strategies that are designed to reduce Employee vehicle commute trips during the AVR Window.
Employer. Any person(s), firm, business, educational institution, nonprofit agency, or corporation, government agency, or other entity that employes 30 or more Employees and has a permanent place of business in the City of Santa Monica.
Field Construction Worker. An Employee who reports directly to work at a construction site outside the City of Santa Monica for the entire day, an average of at least 6 months out of the year.
Field Personnel. An Employee who spends 20% or less of their work time, per week, at the Worksite and who does not report to the Worksite during Peak Windows for pick up and dispatch of an Employer provided vehicle.
Holiday. Those days designated as national or State holidays, in which the Worksite is closed in observance of the holiday. An AVR survey shall not be undertaken in any week where the following holidays occur:
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday January (Third Monday)
Presidents’ Day February (Third Monday)
Cesar Chavez Day March 31
Bike to Work Day May (Third Thursday or Friday)
Memorial Day May (Last Monday)
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September (First Monday)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October (Second Monday)
California Rideshare Week October (First Week)
Veteran’s Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day November (Fourth Thursday plus the
Friday after)
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
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Packet Pg. 1416 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) The days these holidays are observed may vary from year to year; therefore, it shall be the responsibility of the Employer to obtain these specific holiday dates to ensure exclusion of these weeks from their AVR survey week. Additionally, the Employer may not survey on any week in which a religious or other holiday not listed above is observed by the Employer, resulting in closing the place of employment for one day or more in observance of said holiday.
Independent Contractor. A person who enters into a direct written contract or agreement with an Employer to perform certain services and is not on the Employer’s payroll. An Independent Contractor providing services to an Employer for a consecutive period of more than 6 months shall count as an Employee of the Employer and shall be counted in the AVR. The Independent Contractor shall also be considered an Employee when figuring the Employer annual transportation fee.
Low-Income Employee. An individual whose salary is equal to or less than the current individual income level set in California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, as lower income for Los Angeles County. Higher income employees may be considered to be “low-income” if the employee demonstrates that the plan disincentive would create a substantial economic burden.
Mobile Source Mission Reduction Credits (MSERCs). Emission credits issued pursuant to Regulation XVI – Mobile Source Offset Programs.
Motor Vehicle. A self-propelled vehicle, consistent with California Vehicle Code 415.
Monitoring. The techniques used to assess progress towards complying with the transportation management plan.
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Packet Pg. 1417 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Multi-Site Employer. Any Employer which has more than one Worksite within the City of Santa Monica, or more than one Worksite in the South Coast Air Basin with one or more of those sites located in the City of Santa Monica.
Non-Commuting AVR Credit. This credit applies to Employees who are at the Worksite during the window for calculating AVR and remain at the Worksite or out of the SCAQMD jurisdiction for a full 24-hour period or more to complete work assignments.
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). Nitric oxides and nitrogen dioxides, collectively expressed as nitrogen dioxide.
On-Site Coordinator. An Employee who serves as on-site coordinator at a Worksite served by a consultant ETC or for an Employer with more than one Worksite located in the City of Santa Monica and has knowledge of the Employer’s ERP and marketing. Onsite coordinators for Employers with more than 250 Employees must attend a one-time SCAQMD certified training course. The on-site coordinator is limited to program implementation rather than program development.
Parking Cash Out. Health and Safety Section 43845 that requires Employers with 50 or more Employees who lease their parking and subsidize all or part of that parking to implement a Parking Cash Out program. Employers who fall under the purview of Parking Cash Out must offer their Employees the option to give up their parking spaces and receive a cash subsidy in an amount equal to the cost of the parking space. Employers who are subject to Parking Cash Out requirements must implement a Parking Cash Out plan. Employers who do not implement a Parking Cash Out plan will have their emission reduction plans disapproved.
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Packet Pg. 1418 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Part-Time Employee. Any Employee who reports to a Worksite on a part-time basis fewer than 32 hours per week but more than 4 hours per week. These Employees shall be included in the AVR calculations of the Employer provided the Employees report to or leave the Worksite during the AVR window.
Peak Window. In the morning, the Peak Window includes the hours from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. In the evening, the Peak Window includes the hours from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Peak Window Trip. An Employee’s commute trip that begins or ends at the Worksite or a work-related trip within the Peak Window.
Project Commute Survey. A survey of all tenant Employees of a project site to determine property-wide AVR as part of the annual monitoring report on a Developer TDM Plan.
Project Transportation Coordinator (PTC). The designated person, with appropriate training as required by the City, who is responsible for the development, administration, implementation, and monitoring of the Developer TDM Plan. The PTC must be at the project site during normal business hours when the majority of Employees are at the project unless alternative arrangements have been made pursuant to Section 9.53.150.
PTCs shall participate in City-sponsored workshops and roundtables.
Property Owner. Any person, co-partnership, association, corporation or fiduciary having legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property.
Remote Employee. Any Employee who is employed by an Employer at a regulated Worksite, however, primarily lives and works at locations outside of the South Coast Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1419 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) AQMD, and physically commutes to the Worksite fewer than five days per either the ERP or Developer TDM plan year.
Residential TDM. Means any strategies that are designed to reduce Single Occupancy Vehicle trips to and from residential properties.
Rideshare Mode of transportation other than a single occupancy vehicle that reduces emissions associated with travel.
Seasonal Employee. Any person who is employed for less than a continuous 90-day period.
Single Occupancy Vehicle. A privately operated motor vehicle whose only occupant is the driver, including for hire vehicles with one passenger.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The air quality control agency that monitors and enforces air quality regulations in Orange County and nondesert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Student Worker. A student who is enrolled and gainfully employed (on the payroll) by an educational institution. Student workers who work more than 4 hours per week are counted for ordinance applicability and if they report to or leave work during the AVR Window(s) are counted for AVR calculation. Student workers are Employees within the meaning of this Chapter.
Telecommuting. Occurs when an Employee works from home, off site, a satellite office, or a telecommuting center which eliminates a commute trip to the Worksite or reduces the commute travel distance by more than 50%.
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Packet Pg. 1420 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Temporary Employee. Any person employed by an employment service or a “leased” Employee that reports to a Worksite other than the employment service’s Worksite, under a contractual arrangement with a temporary Employer. Temporary Employees are counted as Employees of the employment service for purposes of calculating AVR.
Temporary Employees reporting to the Worksite of a temporary Employer for a consecutive period of more than 6 months shall count as an Employee of the temporary Employer and shall be counted in the AVR. The Temporary Employee shall also be considered an Employee when figuring the Employer annual transportation fee.
Transit. A shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicabs, carpools, or vanpools which are not shared by strangers without a private arrangement. Transit includes buses, ferries, trams, trains, rail, or other conveyance which provides to the general public a service on a regular and continuing basis. Also known as public transportation, public transit, or mass transit.
Transportation Allowance. A financial incentive offered to Employees or residents instead of a parking subsidy to provide Employees flexibility in mode choice. Employees and residents are typically required to execute an agreement that they do not commute in a single-occupant vehicle, or for residents, own a vehicle, in order to be eligible to receive the benefit.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM). The implementation of strategies that will encourage individuals to either change their mode of travel to other than a single occupancy vehicle, reduce trip length, eliminate the trip altogether, or commute at other than Peak Windows.
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Packet Pg. 1421 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Transportation Facility Development (TFD). Construction of capital improvements to a transportation or transit system and/or installation of related operating equipment.
Transportation Management Organization (TMO). Transportation Management Organizations (TMOs) are City-certified organizations that provide transportation services in a particular area or Citywide. They are generally public-private partnerships, consisting primarily of area businesses with local government support. TMOs provide an institutional framework for TDM programs and services.
Transportation System Management (TSM). Strategies designed to improve traffic flow through modifications in, or coordination of, the operation of existing facilities.
Trip Reduction. The reduction in single occupant vehicle trips by private or public sector programs used during Peak Windows of commuting.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The number of miles traveled one-way by a motor vehicle for a Worksite commute trip.
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). Means any volatile compound of carbon, excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, ammonium carbonate, and exempt compounds as defined by SCAQMD Rule 102.
Volunteer. Any person at a Worksite who, of their own free will, provides goods or services, without any financial gain.
Workplace or Worksite. A building, part of a building, or grouping of buildings located within the City which are in actual physical contact or separated solely by a private or public roadway and are owned or operated by the same Employer.
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Packet Pg. 1422 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV). A motor vehicle, as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which emits no tailpipe pollutants. Employees arriving to work in a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) meet the definition of a zero-emission vehicle provided that the entire trip to work is made exclusively under electric power. This applies to plug-in vehicles with all electric range that can travel exclusively under electric power without use of the gasoline engine or cogeneration system. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2520CCS § 47, adopted June 14, 2016; Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.030 Applicability
This Chapter shall apply to Employers and Developers as defined above. The City shall not be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter. In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the SCAQMD, County, State and Federal agencies located in Santa Monica shall comply with South Coast AQMD’s Rule 2202 and will be exempt from this Chapter. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.040 AVR Targets
Employers shall strive to achieve, and Developers shall achieve the applicable AVR Targets in this Chapter. This Section shall not apply to residential units but shall apply to nonresidential components of mixed-use projects. For nonresidential uses in residential designations not represented in this Chapter, all Employers shall achieve the lowest AVR Targets established by this Chapter unless located in a land use designation with a higher AVR Target.
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Packet Pg. 1423 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
LAND USE DESIGNATION
EMPLOYER AND
DEVELOPER AVR
TARGET
Bergamot Transit Village; Mixed Use Creative; Conservation: Art Center; Conservation: Creative Sector
2.0 Downtown Core 2.2
General Commercial: Pico Boulevard from Lincoln Boulevard to 11th Street, Lincoln Boulevard from Santa Monica Freeway to Bay Street
1.75 General Commercial: Santa Monica Boulevard from Lincoln Court to 20th Street
2.0 Healthcare Mixed Use 2.0
Industrial Conservation: Euclid Court to Stewart Street 2.0 Institutional/Public Lands: bounded by Santa Monica Freeway, Lincoln Boulevard, Pico Boulevard and Ocean Avenue
2.2 Mixed Use Boulevard: 4th Street from Olympic Drive to Pico Boulevard and area bounded by Cloverfield Boulevard, Olympic Boulevard, 20th Street and Colorado Avenue
2.0 Mixed Use Boulevard: Wilshire Boulevard from 2nd Court to 7th Street, and Lincoln Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard
2.2 Mixed Use Boulevard: northside of Wilshire Boulevard from Lincoln Boulevard to eastern City Limits, and southside of Wilshire Boulevard from Lincoln Court to eastern City Limits
1.75 Mixed Use Boulevard Low: Pico Boulevard from Main Court to Centinela Avenue, Lincoln Boulevard from Santa Monica
Freeway to Bay Street, Main Street from Pico Boulevard to southern City Limits
1.75 Mixed Use Boulevard Low: Santa Monica Boulevard from 23rd Street to Centinela Avenue, Broadway from Lincoln Court to 26th Street, Colorado Avenue from Lincoln Court to Cloverfield Boulevard, Olympic Boulevard from Euclid Court to 17th Street
2.0 Neighborhood Commercial: Olympic Boulevard from 14th Street to 16th Street
2.0 Neighborhood Commercial: Pico Boulevard from Main Court to Centinela Avenue
1.75 Office Campus: east of Cloverfield Boulevard, north of Olympic Boulevard
2.0 Office Campus: south of Ocean Park Boulevard 1.75
Ocean Front District, north of Santa Monica Pier 1.75
Ocean Front District, Santa Monica Pier and south 2.0
Institutional/Public Lands: other than specified above 1.6 All remaining districts 1.6
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
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Packet Pg. 1424 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
9.53.50 Employer Transportation Fee.
A. Employer Annual Transportation Fee. There shall be an Employer annual transportation fee. All Employer annual transportation fees collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited in an account separate from the General Fund.
The purpose of the Employer annual transportation fee is to pay for the costs of administration, including TDM outreach and support and City TMO formation activities, implementation, investigation, inspection, audit, and enforcement of this Chapter.
1. Employers filing Emission Reduction Plans (ERPs) shall pay an annual transportation fee calculated using the following formula: Fee = (number of Employees) x (Employee Cost Factor). The Employee Cost Factor shall be established by resolution of the City Council and amended each July according to the Consumer Price Index or COLA, whichever is higher or by the resolution of the City Council.
2. For purposes of calculating an Employer’s annual transportation fee, the definition of Employee shall include full-time and part-time Employees. For purposes of calculating an Employer’s annual transportation fee, the definition of an Employee working at a Worksite for an average of 6 months or more shall be used.
3. Employers shall be notified of the Employer annual transportation fee when they receive written notice to submit an ERP in accordance with this Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1425 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Chapter. Employer annual transportation fees shall be due and paid in full with the submittal of the ERP.
4. Once the employer annual transportation fee required pursuant to this Chapter has been paid, there shall be no refunds.
5. Employers of 30 or more Employees, who annually submit an ERP, who implement an Employee Trip Reduction Plan and demonstrate attainment of the applicable AVR Target shall receive the following reductions in their Employer annual transportation fees:
a. Attainment of the applicable AVR Target for one year shall result in a 40% reduction of Employer annual transportation fees. b. Attainment of the applicable AVR Target for 2 consecutive years shall result in a 50% reduction of Employer annual transportation fees.
c. Attainment of the applicable AVR Target for a period of 3 or more consecutive years shall result in a 60% reduction of Employer annual transportation fees.
6. Employers of 30 or more employees who join a TMO certified by the City, through the procedures specified in this Chapter, shall receive a 25% reduction in the annual Employer transportation fee. This reduction shall be in addition to any fee reduction the Employer is awarded for attainment of the applicable AVR Target. Fees charged by the TMO to Employers for its operation and administrative costs shall be separate from the City’s Employer transportation fee. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1426 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.60 Contents of Emission Reduction Plans
A. Employers of 30 or more employees are required to submit to the City, within 90 calendar days of written notification, an Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) designed to reduce emissions related to Employee commute trips and to meet specific emissions reduction targets specified for the subsequent year. For employers opting to implement their Emission Reduction Plan via the purchase of mobile source emissions credits (MSERCs), the annual Emission Reduction Target (ERT) shall be the equivalent of the highest AVR Target in the City and shall be determined according to the SCAQMD’s equation for VOC, NOx, and CO, based on Employee emission reduction factors specified in Chapter V of the SCAQMD Rule 2202 Implementation Guidelines. Any Employer subject to Health and Safety Section 43845 shall implement a Parking Cash Out program. Failure to do so will result in the disapproval of an Employer’s ERP.
[Emission Reduction Target] = [Employees x Employee Emission Reduction Factor]
For purposes of this calculation:
Employee = Average daily number of employees reporting to work in the AVR window for a typical 5-day work period which does not include those days defined as holidays.
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Packet Pg. 1427 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Employee emission reduction factor = Determined by the year of the plan submittal as defined in Chapter V of the SCQAMD Rule 2202 Implementation Guidelines.
1. Each Employer shall choose one or more of the following options in implementing their Emissions Reduction Plan:
a. Purchase of Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits (MSERCs). b. Implementation of an Employee Trip Reduction Plan.
B. Options for Implementing Emissions Reduction Plan.
1. Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits (MSERCs). In order to meet their Emission Reduction Target, any Employer required to submit an ERP may purchase MSERCs from a vendor based on emission reduction factors as determined by Section 9.53.060(H). A list of credit vendors can be found on the SCAQMD’s website.
a. An annual plan indicating the amount of credits purchased and the amount of emissions reduced must be submitted to the City each year.
b. MSERCs must be transferred to the City MSERC account no later than 180 calendar days after the approval of the ERP by the City. c. Includes a Parking Cash Out plan if required by Health and Safety Code Section 43845;
2. Employee Trip Reduction Plan. Employers who choose this option shall prepare, implement, and monitor Employee Trip Reduction Plans (ETRP) for transportation demand management, transportation system management and Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1428 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) transportation facility development which will be reasonably likely to result in the attainment of the applicable AVR Target in this Chapter. The ETRP shall be submitted in a form approved by the City and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Transportation before it is effective. a. The ETRP shall include strategies designed to decrease singleoccupant vehicle use rideshare during the morning and evening AVR windows and shall be made available to all employees upon hire and every year thereafter along with the Employer’s most recent ETRP annual report.
b. The ETRP shall consist of a report that:
i. Calculates and documents AVR levels for morning and
evening Peak Windows;
ii. Lists plan incentives and a schedule for their implementation, including a mandatory guaranteed ride home program which provides an Employee who rideshares a ride home in the
event of an emergency or unplanned overtime with no cost to the Employee;
iii. Determines a marketing strategy for the plan year, including mandatory new hire orientation which informs Employees of the Employer’s ERP strategies at the time of hire, or new Employee orientation;
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Packet Pg. 1429 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) iv. Determines the use of Worksite parking facilities to achieve ETRP objectives (i.e., number of reserved spaces for
carpools, vanpool, etc.);
v. Lists the bicycle paths, routes, and facilities within one-half mile of the Worksite;
vi. Lists the public transit services within one-half mile of the Worksite;
vii. Provides a general description of the business type/ classification;
viii. Includes a sample of the Employee AVR survey, or other mechanism approved by the City. This survey must not be more than 6 months old. For Employers with 250 or more
employees, the survey must conform with SCAQMD
requirements. The survey must be taken over 5 consecutive days during which the majority of employees are scheduled to arrive at or leave the Worksite. The survey week cannot contain a holiday and cannot occur during “Rideshare Week” or other “event” weeks (i.e., Bicycle Week, Walk to Work Week, Transit Week, Bike it, Walk it Week, etc.). This survey must have a minimum response rate of 60% of employees
who report to or leave work between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., inclusive, and 60% response rate for employees who report to or leave work between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1430 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) inclusive. Employers that achieve a 90% or better survey response rate for the a.m. or p.m. window may count the “no survey responses” as “other” when calculating their AVR.
Employers that receive a survey response rate between 60% and 89% shall calculate the “no survey response” as “drive alone” when calculating their AVR;
ix. Provides the contact information including name, e-mail address and proof of certification of the Employee
Transportation Coordinator who is responsible for
implementation and monitoring of the plan;
x. Provides the contact information including name and e-mail address of the on-site coordinator (if different from the ETC) for each site who is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the plan;
xi. Identifies the objectives of the plan and provides an explanation of why the plan is likely to achieve the applicable AVR target;
xii. Includes a Parking Cash Out plan if required by Health and Safety Code Section 43845;
xiii. Includes a management commitment cover letter signed by the highest-ranking official on site, or the executive
responsible for allocating the resources necessary to
implement the plan. This letter shall include a commitment to Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1431 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) fully implement the program and state that all data is accurate to the best of the Employer’s knowledge.
c. The ETRP shall be updated every 12 months with an annual report submitted on the anniversary date of the initial plan approval date.
The annual ETRP shall include the following:
i. AVR calculations and documentation for the plan year; ii. Lists plan strategies, changes to plan strategies, and a schedule for their implementation, including a mandatory guaranteed ride home program which provides an Employee who rideshares a ride home in the event of an emergency or unplanned overtime with no cost to the Employee;
iii. Determines a marketing strategy, indicating changes from the previous plan year, and includes mandatory new hire
orientation which informs employees of the Employer’s
Emission Reduction Plan strategies at the time of hire, or new Employee orientation;
iv. Determines the use of Worksite parking facilities to achieve rideshare and transit objectives (i.e., number of reserved spaces for carpools and vanpool, etc.);
v. Lists the bicycle paths, routes, and facilities within one-half mile of the Worksite;
vi. Lists public transit services within one-half mile of the Worksite;
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Packet Pg. 1432 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) vii. Provides a general description of the type of business; viii. Includes a sample of the Employee survey for the plan year as described in subdivision (2)(b)(viii) of this subsection B; ix. Provides the contact information including name, e-mail address and proof of certification of the Employee
Transportation Coordinator who is responsible for the
preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the plan; x. Provides the contact information including name and e-mail address of the on-site coordinator (if different from the ETC) for each site who is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the plan;
xi. Identifies the objectives of the plan and provides an explanation of why the plan is likely to achieve the applicable AVR target;
xii. Includes a Parking Cash Out plan if required by Health and Safety Code Section 43485;
xiii. Includes a management commitment letter as defined in subdivision (2)(b)(xiii) of this subsection B; and
xiv. Includes updates and revisions to the ETRP as the Director of Transportation deems appropriate, if the annual report
indicates that the goals of the previously approved ETRP have not been met.
d. The procedure for calculating AVR at a Worksite shall be as follows:
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Packet Pg. 1433 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) i. The AVR calculation shall be based on data obtained from an Employee survey as defined in subdivision (2)(b)(viii) of this subsection B.
ii. AVR shall be calculated by dividing the number of employees who report to or leave the Worksite by the number of vehicles arriving at or leaving the Worksite during the Peak Windows.
If an Employee uses more than one commute mode per trip, the mode that is used for the majority of the trip shall be the mode that is used in calculating the number of vehicles. All employees who report to or leave the Worksite that are not accounted for by the Employee survey shall be calculated as one Employee per vehicle arriving at or leaving the Worksite during the Peak Windows. Employees walking, bicycling,
telecommuting, using public transit, arriving at the Worksite in a zero-emission vehicle, or on their day off under a recognized compressed work week schedule shall be counted as arriving at or leaving the Worksite without vehicles. Motorcycles shall be counted as vehicles. AVR survey reporting errors resulting from missing or incorrect information must be calculated as one Employee per vehicle arriving at the Worksite. Reporting errors that do not include the time when an Employee arrives at or leaves the Worksite must be assumed to occur in the Peak Window.
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Packet Pg. 1434 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) iii. A child or student may be calculated for the AVR as an additional passenger in the carpool/vanpool if the child or student travels in the car/van to a Worksite or school/childcare facility for the majority (at least 51%) of the total commute. iv. If 2 or more Employees from different Employers commute in the same vehicle, each Employer must account for a
proportional share of the vehicle consistent with the number of Employees that Employer has in the vehicle.
v. Any Employee dropped off at a Worksite shall count as arriving in a carpool only if the driver of the carpool is continuing on to the driver’s Worksite.
vi. Any Employee telecommuting at home, off site, or at a telecommuting center for a full work day, eliminating the trip to work or reducing the total distance by at least 51% shall be calculated as if the Employee arrived at the Worksite in no vehicle.
vii. Zero Emission Vehicles (electric vehicles) shall be counted as zero vehicles arriving at the Worksite.
e. Employers must keep detailed records of the documents which verify the average vehicle ridership calculation for a period of 3 years from plan approval date. Records which verify strategies in the ETRP have been marketed and implemented shall be kept for a period of at least 3 years from plan approval date. Approved ERPs must be Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1435 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) kept at the Worksite for a period of at least 5 years from plan approval date. For Employers who implement their plans using a centralized rideshare service center, records and documents may be kept at a centralized location. Failure to maintain records or falsification of records will be deemed a violation of this Chapter.
f. AVR Performance Requirement for Employers Submitting an ETRP. Employers who submit an ETRP to the City that does not meet the applicable AVR Target for the a.m. and p.m. Peak Window must implement a Good Faith Effort Plan in accordance with the following requirements:
i. Employers shall maintain all currently approved good faith plan strategies during the plan compliance year until a new ETRP is approved.
ii. Deletion or substitution of any plan strategies is not allowed unless approved by the Director of Transportation in writing. iii. Unless otherwise stated, strategies must be implemented in such a way that they are reasonably likely to improve AVR.
Employers must continue to demonstrate a good faith effort towards achieving the applicable AVR target for the Peak period Window. If a Worksite AVR decreases or does not
improve from the previously submitted plan, the selection of strategies must be modified, and the number of strategies increased.
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Packet Pg. 1436 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) g. Good Faith Effort Determination Elements. Employers submitting an ETRP who do not attain their applicable AVR Targets in the a.m. and p.m. Peak Windows shall comply with the following
requirements:
i. Employers must implement at least 5 of the following marketing strategies:
1. Attendance at a City-approved marketing class, at least annually.
2. Direct communication by the highest-ranking official at the site, at least annually.
3. Employer newsletter (hard copy or electronic) with
rideshare content distributed at least quarterly.
4. Flyers, announcements, memos or e-mails sent to
employees at least quarterly.
5. Company recognition of ridesharing at least annually.
6. Employer rideshare events, at least annually.
7. Rideshare bulletin board, kiosk, electronic exchange center, or information center, updated at least quarterly.
8. New hire orientation (mandatory).
9. Rideshare meetings or focus groups, at least semiannually.
10.Rideshare website, updated at least quarterly.
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Packet Pg. 1437 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
11.Other marketing strategies that have been approved by the Director of Transportation and the SCAQMD as
appropriate.
ii. Employers must implement at least 5 of the following basic support strategies:
1. Commuter Choice Program.
2. Flex time schedule.
3. Guaranteed Ride Home Program (mandatory).
4. Personalized commute assistance.
5. Transit Information Center, updated at least quarterly.
6. Free introductory transit pass.
7. Preferential parking for carpools and vanpools.
8. Ride matching, at least annually.
9. Other basic support strategies that have been approved by the Director of Transportation and the SCAQMD as
appropriate.
iii. Employers must implement at least 5 of the following direct strategies:
1. Auto services (minimum dollar amount per Employee per year will be indicated in ETRP forms).
2. Bicycle program.
3. Vanpool program.
4. Compressed work week schedule.
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Packet Pg. 1438 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
5. Employee clean vehicle purchase program.
6. Off-peak rideshare program.
7. Telecommuting.
8. Discounted or free meals (minimum dollar amount per
Employee per year will be indicated in ETRP forms).
9. Direct financial incentives.
10.Gift certificates (minimum dollar amount per Employee per year will be indicated in ETRP forms).
11.Parking charge or transportation allowance.
12.Parking Cash Out program.
13.Off-peak trip reduction program.
14.Points program.
15.Prize drawings, at least quarterly.
16.Start-up incentive.
17.Time off with pay.
18.Transit subsidy.
19.Other direct strategy programs that have been approved by the Director of Transportation and the SCAQMD.
C. MSERCs Minimum Requirements. Employers implementing Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credits as defined in this Chapter must meet the minimum plan requirements:
1. AVR AttainmentSurvey. Conduct an AVR survey in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
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Packet Pg. 1439 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
2. Employers must survey employees in both the a.m. and p.m. Peak Windows.
Employers who do not meet their Peak Window targets for the a.m. and/or p.m. window must purchase the appropriate amount of MSERCs to bridge the gap in the applicable AVR Target shortfall.
2. Outreach/Education Plan. Employers shall include a plan to educate Employers about commute options by making information available to employees.
a. Information shall be updated annually and include, at a minimum:
i. A rideshare bulletin board, kiosk or a rideshare page on a company website, updated quarterly;
ii. Rideshare options and information presented to employees as a part of new hire orientation;
iii. A Customer Incentive Plan that provides clients and visitors with information about how to access the site using green commute modes such as transit, walking, and biking. This information shall be placed in the lobby, reception area, cash register area and on the Employer’s website and shall include, but not be limited to:
bus and transit routes within one-half mile of the site, bicycle parking and bicycle facilities within one-half mile of the site, optional incentives to encourage customers to use green commute modes (discounts, drawings, etc.).
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Packet Pg. 1440 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
3. Employers who fall under the requirements of Parking Cash Out shall include a Parking Cash Out plan. If a Parking Cash Out plan is not included, the ERP shall be disapproved.
D. Extensions. In the event that an Employer reasonably needs more time to submit an emission reduction plan, a written request for extension may be filed with the Director of Transportation. All requests must be received by the City no later than 15 business days prior to the plan due date. Such requests must be made in writing and shall state why such extension is requested, what progress has been made toward developing the ERP, and for what length of time the extension is sought.
The Director of Transportation shall notify the Employer in writing whether or not the extension has been granted within 15 business days of receipt of a written request for extension.
1. An Employer may request an extension of up to 60 calendar days for the initial submittal of a plan.
2. An Employer may request an extension of up to 30 calendar days to complete a revised plan.
3. The Director of Transportation may grant extensions beyond 60 calendar days for good cause. Each Employer’s request shall be reviewed on an individual basis.
E. Plan Revisions. An approved ERP may be revised between plan submittal dates by submitting a plan revision in writing to the City. Any changes to an approved plan which is in effect must be submitted in writing to the Director of Transportation.
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Packet Pg. 1441 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. If the Director of Transportation determines that the any ERP strategy is not being carried out to the fullest extent, the City may require the Employer to submit quarterly reports that include examples of the strategies implemented for each quarter.
2. If the Director of Transportation determines that the ERP strategy is not effective, the City may require the Employer to submit quarterly progress reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of such strategies.
3. If it is necessary for an Employer to amend an ERP before the plan can be approved, the Employer shall have 15 business days from the date of written notice in which to submit amendments to the Director of Transportation. Employers failing to submit the amendments shall have their ERP disapproved.
4. An ERP will be disapproved if the program demonstrates a disproportionate impact on minorities, women, low-income or disabled Employees.
5. If a final determination that an element of an approved ERP violates any provision of the law issued by any agency or court with jurisdiction to make such determinations, then the Employer shall, within 45 calendar days, submit a proposed plan revision to the Director of Transportation which shall be designed to achieve an AVR equivalent to the previously approved plan.
F. Employee Transportation Coordinators. Employers of 30 or more Employees, shall designate a certified Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) or an ETC and an on-site coordinator for each Worksite included in the emission reduction plan.
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Packet Pg. 1442 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. An Employer may elect to use a consultant ETC or TMO certified in accordance with this Chapter in lieu of an ETC; provided the consultant ETC or the TMO staff have received certified training and the site maintains an on-site coordinator.
2. If the absence of a certified ETC, consultant ETC, or on-site coordinator exceeds 8 consecutive weeks, a substitute ETC or on-site coordinator at the same level must be designated and trained. Written notice of such a change must be submitted to the Director of Transportation with proof of training no later than 12 weeks after the beginning of the absence.
G. Emission Reduction Factors. The Employee emission reduction factors (pounds per Employee per year) used in calculations pursuant to this ordinance and SCAQMD Rule 2202 are specified in Rule 2202-On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options Implementation Guidelines and shall be used in calculations pursuant to this rule. The Employee emission factors shall be revised upon EPA’s final approval for use of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved on-road mobile source emission factor (EMFAC) model. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.80 Procedures for Submission of Emission Reduction Plans A. Any Employer who establishes a new Worksite in the City of Santa Monica, or whose Employee population increases to more than 30, will be required to submit an ERP to the City of Santa Monica. Employers are required to provide notice to the Director of Transportation within 30 calendar days of establishing a new Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1443 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Worksite, or increasing Employee population. The notice shall be written, and include the Employer’s name, the business and mailing address, the number of Employees reporting to the Worksite and the name of the highest-ranking official at the Worksite. Upon receipt of the notice, the City shall provide written notification to the Employer and 90 calendar days thereafter the Employer shall submit a plan and shall be subject to all provisions of this Chapter.
B. Any Employer who has submitted a plan pursuant to this Chapter and whose Employee population falls to fewer than 30 Employees for a 6-month period, calculated as a monthly average, may submit a written request to the Director of Transportation to be exempt from this Chapter. The Employer must submit documentation which demonstrates an Employee population of less than 30 Employees. Such demonstration could be made by payroll records or other appropriate documentation.
C. Employers with 30 or More Employees.
1. All Employers with 30 or more Employees, located within the City of Santa Monica and subject to this Chapter, shall submit to the City, within 90 calendar days of receipt of written notice to implement an ERP designed to reduce emissions related to Employee commutes and to meet a Worksite specific Emission Reduction Target (ERT) specifying pounds of emissions per Employee for the subsequent year.
2. Employers required to submit an ERP shall identify measures in their ERP that will result in attainment of their emission reduction targets through the Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1444 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Emission Reduction Plan specified in this Chapter within 90 calendar days of written notification by the City.
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E. Multi-Site Employers of 250 or More Employees.
1. Multi-site Employers of 250 or more employees, with one or more sites located outside the City of Santa Monica, but within the South Coast Air Basin and subject to SCAQMD Rule 2202, have the option of filing a Rule 2202 plan with the SCAQMD, or filing an ERP with the City of Santa Monica.
Employers choosing to file a Rule 2202 plan with the SCAQMD will be required to notify the Director of Transportation in writing no later than 15 business days prior to the plan due date.
2. Multi-site Employers of 250 or more Employees, with Worksites owned or leased by the same Employer and located wholly within the City of Santa Monica, upon the Director of Transportation’s approval of a written request, may submit a single ERP encompassing all Worksites.
F. All Employer ERPs shall be consistent with any plans previously submitted by the Developer of the property at which the Worksite is located, provided however, that where requirements of this Chapter are more stringent, the requirements of this Chapter shall apply.
G. If an Employer’s ERP due date falls on a day City Hall is normally closed (i.e., weekend, holiday, 9/80 Friday off), the Employer may submit the ERP on the first business day after the plan due date.
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Packet Pg. 1445 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) H. If an ERP is mailed to the City, the plan must be submitted on or before the plan due date. If the plan is submitted after the plan due date, the plan shall be considered late and the Employer shall be charged a penalty of 25% of the total Employer Annual Transportation Fees and forfeit any discount given for attainment of the applicable AVR target in the a.m. and p.m. windows.
I. After an Employer submits a plan, the Director of Transportation must either approve or disapprove the plan within 90 calendar days.
1. Written notice of approval or disapproval shall be given. If the plan is disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be given in writing to the Employer.
2. Once the plan is approved, the Employer will have 60 calendar days from the date of approval to implement all aspects of the plan.
3. Any plan disapproved by the Director of Transportation must be revised by the Employer and resubmitted to the Director of Transportation within 30 calendar days of written notice of disapproval or the Employer shall be deemed in violation of this Chapter. The City has 90 calendar days to review the resubmitted plan.
4. Upon receipt of the second disapproval written notice, and until such time as a revised plan is submitted to the Director of Transportation, the Employer is in violation of this Chapter.
J. An approved ERP may be revised between plan submittal dates by submitting a plan revision in writing to the Director of Transportation. The revision shall not be effective until approved by the Director of Transportation.
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Packet Pg. 1446 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) K. Employers who relocate to another worksite within the City of Santa Monica shall notify the City in writing of relocation within 30 calendar days. The City shall notify the Employers in writing to submit an updated version of the Employee profile and worksite analysis of the ERP.
L. No Employer of 250 or more Employee s shall be responsible for complying with this Chapter if the City and the SCAQMD have an agreement which provides an exception to those Employers from the requirements of filing a Rule 2202 plan with the SCAQMD. If at any time the City fails to meet its obligation under the executed agreement, Employers of 250 or more employees in the City shall be released from this Chapter and shall be subject to compliance with the SCAQMD Rule 2202 requirements. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.90 Employer Monitoring and Enforcement
A. Audits.
1. City Audits. The City shall perform audits on a selective basis. Employers shall receive at least 5 days’ written notice of such an audit. An audit may include, but shall not be limited to, an on-site inspection and demonstration that an Employer is performing the on-going monitoring required by this Chapter.
2. Compliance Inspection. Any Employer subject to this Chapter is subject to a compliance inspection. This inspection will require access to records that demonstrate implementation and monitoring of the Employer’s Emission Reduction Plan.
B. Violations of this Chapter.
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Packet Pg. 1447 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. No business license shall be renewed if an Employer has not paid the fees required by this Chapter.
2. Failure to submit an initial plan when due, annual report and plan update when due, or mandatory plan revisions when due, or failure to implement provisions of an approved plan as set forth in the plan implementation schedule, failure to keep records, falsification of records, failure to have a certified ETC or designated on-site coordinator on site if required, or failure to submit proper fees in accordance with this Chapter is a violation of this Chapter. Additionally, upon receipt of a second disapproval notice and until such time as a revised plan is approved by the City, the Employer shall be deemed in violation of this Chapter.
3. If an Employer chooses the Employee Trip Reduction option and complies with all provisions of the approved plan but fails to meet the applicable AVR targets, that is not a violation of this Chapter, however, the City shall require the Employer to provide additional incentives and marketing strategies in the ETRP with the goal of increasing the Employer’s AVR. Failure to obtain an approved updated plan shall be a violation of this Chapter.
4. If an Employer chooses any emission reduction option (excluding the Employee Trip Reduction option), the Employer must meet the required emission reduction targets for that plan year. Failure to do so will be considered a violation of this Chapter.
5. Each day an Employer violates the provisions of this Chapter or the terms and conditions of any approved ERP shall constitute a separate violation.
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Packet Pg. 1448 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) C. Enforcement Actions. In addition to any other remedy provided for by law, the City may take the following actions for violations of this Chapter or the terms and conditions of any approved ERP.
1. Require the addition of elements to an ERP submitted by an Employer.
2. Revoke any approval of an ERP.
3. Revoke the business license held by any violator.
4. Impose administrative remedies as provided for in Chapter 1.09 or 1.10.
5. Any person violating any provision of this Article of the Municipal Code shall be guilty of an infraction, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250.00, or a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 per violation, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
6. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Chapter shall be ordered to reimburse the City its full investigative costs.
7. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter regarding penalties for enforcement actions or for violations, for violators with 250 or more Employees, the City, in addition to any other remedies under this Chapter, shall refer the matter to the SCAQMD for appropriate action in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding executed between the City and the SCAQMD. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.100 Administrative Appeals
A. Disapproval of an ERP by the Director’s designee, including a revision of such a plan, may be appealed to the City.
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Packet Pg. 1449 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) B. An appeal of an action by the Director’s designee shall be filed with the City within 10 calendar days following the date of the action from which an appeal is taken. If no appeal is timely filed, the action taken by the Director’s designee shall be final.
C. A hearing on an appeal shall be scheduled within 60 calendar days of the date of filing an appeal. Notice of an appeal hearing shall be mailed to the appellant not less than 10 calendar days prior to the hearing scheduled before the Director or Hearing Officer.
D. A written decision on an appeal shall be issued 30 calendar days from the date of the hearing.
E. An action by the Director’s designee that is appealed to the Director or Hearing Officer shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Director or Hearing Officer.
F. A decision of the Director or Hearing Officer shall be final except for judicial review and there shall be no appeal to the Commission or City Council. (Added by Ord.
No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2520CCS § 48, adopted June 14, 2016; Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.110 Developer TDM Fee
A. Developer Annual TDM Fee. An annual Developer TDM fee shall be required for Developers of projects that will result in the new construction of:
a. Nonresidential projects: 7,500 square feet or more.
b. Residential projects: 16 or more residential units.
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Packet Pg. 1450 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) c. Mixed-use projects: 16 or more residential units with any associated nonresidential floor area or 7,500 sf or more of nonresidential floor area with any number of residential units.
B. Developer TDM fees collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be deposited into an account separate from the General Fund. The purpose of the Developer TDM fee is to pay for the cost of administration, including TDM outreach and support and City TMO formation activities, implementation, investigation, inspection, audit, and enforcement of this Chapter. The fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council and amended from time to time and shall be payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and annually thereafter. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.120 Procedures for Submission of Developer TDM Plan A. Preliminary TDM Plan Required. Developers shall be required to submit a Preliminary Developer TDM Plan meeting the requirements of Section 9.53.130(A), with the exception of paragraphs (3), (4), and (7), at the time of application for the project’s planning entitlement for new construction applications.
B. Time Limits for Review. The Director of Transportation shall provide initial comments to the Developer on the Preliminary Developer TDM Plan within 30 calendar days of application submittal.
C. Approval Required. The Director of Transportation shall approve or disapprove the Preliminary Developer TDM Plan prior to project approval by the Planning Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1451 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Division, Planning Commission, or the City Council, based on the following findings:
1. Inclusion of all applicable components of a Developer TDM Plan in this Chapter.
2. Whether the Developer TDM Plan clearly outlines site-specific strategies.
3. Likelihood of program measures to achieve applicable AVR Target.
D. Notice. Notice of approval or disapproval shall be given in writing to the Developer.
Any plan disapproved by the Director of Transportation must be revised by the Developer and resubmitted to the City within 30 calendar days of the notice of disapproval.
E. Physical Components. Prior to issuance of a building permit, physical components of the Plan must be shown on the construction drawings and be approved by the Director of Transportation.
F. Final TDM Plan Required. Prior to issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Occupancy, a Final Developer TDM Plan for new construction projects, in accordance with Section 9.53.130 shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Transportation. The Final Developer TDM Plan shall also be recorded against the property to ensure compliance with this Chapter. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.130 Content of the Final Developer TDM Plan
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Packet Pg. 1452 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) A. Final Developer TDM Plan Format. The Final Developer TDM Plan shall result in the Developer achieving the applicable AVR Target in this Chapter and shall include:
1. Project description.
2. Site conditions that affect commute travel.
3. Statement of commitment from the property owner to:
a. Conduct annual surveys in conformance with this Chapter to determine commute trip behavior including collection of data on Employee means of travel, arrival time, and interest in information on ridesharing opportunities (this shall not be applicable to residential units); b. Monitor Developer TDM Plan; and
c. Report annually in a manner required by this Chapter.
4. Annual budget to implement Developer TDM Plan.
5. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of a certified PTC.
6. Developer TDM Plan program measures.
7. Implementation strategy that specifies how the Developer TDM Plan will be implemented, monitored, and who will be responsible for submitting annual status reports to the City.
B. Physical and Programmatic Elements. The Developer TDM Plan program measures shall include the following:
1. Physical Elements. In addition to all physical facility improvements required by Chapter 9.28, Parking, Loading, and Circulation, the following Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1453 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) additional physical elements shall be required to be implemented by the Developer to the satisfaction of the City:
a. On-Site Transportation Information. On-site transportation information located where the greatest number of Employees, visitors, and residents are likely to see it. Such transportation information may be provided in an on-site physical location, such as a bulletin board, digital screen, or kiosk, or through other media, such as on a website or other digital means. Information shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
i. Current maps, routes, and schedules for public transit routes within one-half mile of the project site.
ii. Transportation information including regional ridesharing agency, local transit operators, and certified TMO where available.
iii. Ridesharing promotions material supplied by commuteroriented organizations. iv. Bicycle route and facility information, including rental and sales locations, regional/local bicycle maps, and bicycle safety information within one-half mile of the project site. v. Information about Shared Mobility providers operating within the City.
vi. A list of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.
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Packet Pg. 1454 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) vii. Walking and biking maps for Employees and visitors, which shall include, but not be limited to, information about convenient local services and restaurants within walking distance of the project.
viii. Information to commercial tenants and Employee s of the project regarding local rental housing agencies.
2. Programmatic Elements. Additional programmatic elements shall also be included in the Developer TDM Plan program measures based on the type of development as follows:
a. Project Transportation Coordinator. A designated Project Transportation Coordinator shall manage all aspects of the Developer TDM Plan and participate in City-sponsored workshops and information roundtables. The PTC shall be responsible for making available information materials on options for sustainable or active transportation modes and opportunities particularly programs that involve commuter subsidies such as Parking Cash Out and vanpool subsidies. In addition, transit fare media and day/month passes will be made available through the PTC to Employees, visitors, and residents during typical business hours. In the event that the project is sold or transferred, Developer shall notify the City of the new point of contact for the successor and/or new PTC for the project within 30 calendar days of such sale or transfer.
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Packet Pg. 1455 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) b. Nonresidential Projects and Nonresidential Components of MixedUse Projects. Nonresidential projects that result in the addition of 7,500 square feet of floor area or more and the nonresidential portion of mixed-use projects shall provide, at minimum, the following programmatic elements:
i. New Employee orientation.
ii. Parking Cash Out.
iii. Incentives for Employees that live within one-half mile of workplaces.
iv. Information regarding availability of bike commute training offered either on-site or by a third party.
v. Free on-site shared bicycles intended for Employee use during the work day (e.g., Bike@Work program). This shall be optional if Citywide bikeshare is available within a 2-block radius of the project site.
vi. Commuter matching services for all Employees on an annual basis, and for all new Employees upon hiring.
vii. Information regarding benefits of: compressed work schedule, flex-time schedule, telecommuting, and guaranteed ride
home.
viii. Transportation allowance equal to at least 50% of the current cost of a monthly regional transit pass of the Employee’s choice (e.g., Big Blue Bus 30-day Pass, Metro EZ Pass, Metro Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1456 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) TAP or equivalent). Within the Downtown Community Plan
area, the transportation allowance shall equal at least 100% of the current cost of a monthly regional transit pass of the Employee’s choice (e.g., Big Blue Bus 30-day Pass, Metro EZ Pass, Metro TAP or equivalent). An Employee accepting the transportation allowance shall be required to execute a contract agreeing said Employee will not utilize a single occupancy vehicle for the majority (at least 51%) of their daily commute distance more than 5 business days per month. The contract shall also specify the Employee’s alternative
commute mode (e.g., transit, bike, walk). Within the
Downtown Community Plan area, daily transportation
allowance, equal to the value of the applicable monthly transportation allowance divided by 20, shall be offered to all eligible Employees. To receive the daily transportation allowance eligible Employees shall not be receiving the monthly transportation allowance and shall be required to submit a daily commute tracking form agreed that said
Employees utilized an eligible non-single occupancy vehicle mode for at least 51% of their daily commute. The Employee must demonstrate compliance as reasonably required by the property owner.
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Packet Pg. 1457 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) ix. Customer and visitor incentives for uses with significant numbers of customers and visitors such as retail, food service, hospitality, and medical office:
1. Customer incentive program.
2. Public directions prioritizing rideshare modes.
3. Special event rideshare services.
4. Shared ride service.
x. Any additional measures that would result in the Developer achieving the applicable AVR target.
a. Residential Projects and Residential Components of Mixed-Use Projects. Except as provided in subsection iv, projects that result in the addition of 16 residential units or more and the residential portion of mixedused projects shall include the following programmatic elements:
i. Transportation Welcome Package for Residents. Provide all new residents with residential component of the project site with a welcome package on a per-unit basis. The welcome package shall, at minimum, include the information required in subdivision (1)(a) of this subsection (B) (Physical Elements—On-Site Transportation Information).
ii. Local Preference Marketing Plan. Prepare and implement a marketing and outreach program for the rental of units that targets:
(A) Employees of businesses located within a one-half mile radius of the project; (B) Employees of the local hospitals; (C) Employees of Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1458 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District; (D) Employees of the City’s police and fire departments; (E) Employees of businesses outside the one-half-mile radius but within the City of Santa Monica.
In leasing units, the Developer shall give priority to applicants in the foregoing categories provided that all such applicants meet generally applicable leasing qualifications and criteria imposed by the Developer. Nothing in this Chapter shall require that any residential units be occupied by such persons.
iii. TMO Participation. Active participation in the formation and ongoing activities of a certified TMO, if established and includes the project site, including payment of annual dues at a level so that trip reduction services are provided as set forth by the TMO, attendance at organizational meeting, providing travel and parking demand data to the TMO, and making available information to project tenants relative to the services provided by the TMO.
iv. Transportation Allowance. Offer a monthly transportation allowance equal to at least 50% of the current cost of a monthly regional transit pass of the resident’s choice (e.g., Big Blue Bus 30-Day Pass, Metro EZ Pass, Metro TAP Pass or equivalent). Within the Downtown Community Plan area, the transportation allowance shall equal at least 100% of the current cost of a monthly regional transit pass of the resident’s choice (e.g. Big Blue Bus 30-Day Pass, Metro EZ Pass, Metro TAP Pass or equivalent). The transportation allowance Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1459 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) shall be offered to all residents listed on a lease and their immediate family living at the same address. Immediate family includes spouse, partner, children, parents, grandparents, brother, sister, father-inlaw, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law. A resident accepting the transportation allowance shall not lease parking and shall be required to execute a contract agreeing that said resident does not own or long-term lease an automobile in association with a residential use in Santa Monica and will not own or long-term lease an automobile in association with a residential use in Santa Monica for so long as they are in receipt of the transportation allowance. The contract shall also specify the resident’s non-single occupancy vehicle commute mode (e.g., transit, bike, walk). Children who reside full-time at the building shall be eligible for the transportation allowance if the parent that is primarily responsible for transporting the child is also eligible for the transportation allowance. The child’s parent or guardian shall sign an affidavit stating that the child permanently resides at the building on a full-time basis, and the child is primarily transported by a parent or guardian on the lease that is eligible for the transportation allowance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a project is a 100% affordable housing project, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.52.020.0050, and does not include any off-site affordable units that satisfy another Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1460 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) multiple-unit dwelling project’s obligations under Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.64, then this subsection shall not apply to require the project to offer a transportation allowance.
C. Developer TDM Plan Applicable to Project Occupants. The Developer shall ensure that compliance with the Developer TDM Plan is included as a requirement in lease documents and any other agreements for occupancy in the project in order to inform and commit project occupants to applicable measures of the approved Developer TDM Plan.
1. All Projects. Allowing Employees and residents to participate in campaigns that promote use of carpools, vanpools, transit, walking, bicycling, carshare, bikeshare, and other trip reduction efforts.
2. Nonresidential Projects. For nonresidential projects and nonresidential components of mixed-use projects, participating in the annual project commute survey.
D. Employer Worksite Plan Consistency. Employer ERPs and submitted subsequent to the approval of a Developer TDM Plan shall be consistent with the approved Developer TDM Plan, at a minimum, unless the Director of Transportation approves alternative plan components.
E. Recording Required. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer shall record an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City, that makes the Developer TDM Plan a condition of property ownership. The agreement shall include provisions to:
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Packet Pg. 1461 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. Guarantee adherence to the TDM objective and perpetual obligations of the Developer TDM Plan for all legal parcels within the site regardless of property ownership.
2. Inform all subsequent property owners of requirement of the Developer TDM Plan.
3. Inform the Director of Transportation of any change in ownership.
4. Identify consequences of noncompliant performance. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2552CCS § 1, adopted August 8, 2017; Ord. No. 2606CCS § 18, adopted April 9, 2019; Ord. No. 2638CCS § 1, adopted May 26, 2020; Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.140 Monitoring and Remedies for Violating Developer TDM Plan A. Annual Monitoring Required. Developer shall submit an annual monitoring report on the Developer TDM Plan (“Developer TDM Annual Status Report”) starting on the first anniversary of issuance of the project’s Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, if applicable. The annual monitoring report shall include the following:
1. Confirmation of compliance with all Developer TDM Plan elements.
2. For nonresidential projects and nonresidential components of mixed-use projects, AVR calculations and documentation for the monitoring year based upon cumulative Employee surveys for the project undertaken for one consecutive week each year. The survey must be conducted in Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1462 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) accordance with Section 9.53.060(B) except that Zero Emission Vehicles shall be counted as vehicles.
3. Updated statement of commitment from property owner.
4. Updated annual budget to implement Developer TDM Plan.
5. Contact information including name, e-mail address, and proof of certification of the PTC who is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Developer TDM Plan.
6. Effect of the Developer TDM Plan on on-site transportation choice, parking availability, and transit ridership.
7. Updated implementation strategy.
B. Time Limits for Review. The Director of Transportation shall provide the property owner written notification indicating whether the TDM Annual Status Report is approved or deemed unacceptable within 45 calendar days of its receipt.
Alternatively, the Director of Transportation may notify the property owner in writing of an extension of this deadline of no more than 15 calendar days.
C. Violations. Violations of the Developer TDM Plan shall include but not be limited to failure to:
i. Submit a TDM Annual Status Report.
ii. Pay the Developer TDM Fee.
iii. Implement strategies contained in the Developer TDM Plan. iv. Achieve the established AVR requirement.
D. Remedies for Violation.
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Packet Pg. 1463 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. If the Developer commits a violation other than not achieving the applicable AVR target, the City shall issue a written warning and the Developer shall have 30 calendar days from receipt of the notice to correct the violation. If the Developer continues to commit the violation 60 calendar days after receipt of the first written warning, the Developer shall be subject to a fine of $5/residential unit/day and $5/Employee in the project/day. The fine shall be deposited in accordance with Section 9.53.110. In the case of mixed-use projects that include both residential units and Employees, the fine shall be calculated separately for each use.
2. If the annual monitoring report shows that the applicable AVR Target has not been achieved for the project, then the Developer shall submit a list of modifications to the Developer TDM Plan to the Director of Transportation for approval within 60 calendar days of the report submittal. The Director of Transportation shall review the list of modifications and may also recommend modifications to the Developer TDM Plan, as appropriate, in order to ensure that the applicable AVR target is achieved. Upon approval of the requested changes, the Developer shall have 30 calendar days to implement the approved measures. Developer shall then submit a followup monitoring report within 6 months of implementation of the new measures. If the project continues to not achieve the applicable AVR Target, Developers have the option of:
a. Continuing to implement additional measures for approval by the Director of Transportation.
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Packet Pg. 1464 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) b. Alternatively bring the project AVR into alternative compliance through the payment of an Alternative Compliance Fee pursuant to Section 9.53.140(E).
3. If the project continues to not be in substantial compliance with the Developer TDM Plan, the City shall have the option to:
a. Withhold the issuance of building permits, certificates of occupancy, and other City issued permits or licenses.
b. Issue a stop work order.
c. Request that the City Attorney take appropriate enforcement action.
Referral to the City Attorney is not a condition precedent to any enforcement action by the City Attorney.
E. Alternative Compliance if AVR Target Is Not Achieved. If a project does not achieve the applicable AVR Target established for the project, Developer may choose to pay an Alternative Compliance Fee to off-set the AVR Target in order to achieve the AVR Target/work day. The fee shall only be applicable upon completion of a fee study and shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
The fee shall be based on the following calculation:
Step 1:
Total Number of Employee Trips Per
Week
=
Total Number of Vehicle
Trips
AVR Produced by Project Per
Week
Step 2:
Total Number of Employee Trips Per
Week = Total Number of Vehicle Trips Allowed
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Packet Pg. 1465 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) AVR Target to Achieve Target AVR Per Week
Step 3:
Total Number
of Produced
Trips
- Total Number of
Allowable Trips =
Vehicle Trip Reduction
Necessary to Achieve
AVR Target =
Daily Vehicle
Reduction Needed to
Achieve AVR Target 5
Step 4:
Alternative Compliance Fee = Compliance Fee x Daily Vehicle Reduction Needed to Achieve AVR Target x work days per year (based on 22 work days per month) F. Procedures for Modification of Developer TDM Plan. Developer may submit a request to modify the Developer TDM Plan with such request to be approved by the Director of Transportation. Approval to modify the Developer TDM Plan may be granted if the modifications are: (1) likely to result in the project achieving its applicable AVR Target; and (2) are equally or more effective as the measures that are being modified. Developer shall provide quantifiable evidence, analysis, or consultant report that demonstrates the requested changes will not cause the project AVR to decrease.
G. Combined TDM Annual Status Report for Multiple Projects. Upon the Director of Transportation’s approval of a written request, a Developer may submit a single TDM Annual Status Report encompassing multiple projects to the requirements of this Chapter if the projects are owned by the same Developer and located wholly within the City of Santa Monica.
H. Maintenance of Detailed Records Required. Developers must keep detailed records of the documents which verify the average vehicle ridership calculation for a period of 3 years from plan approval date. Monitoring mechanisms which verify Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1466 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) that the Developer TDM Plan has been implemented shall be kept for a period of at least 3 years from plan approval date. Monitoring mechanisms may include, but not be limited to:
1. Printed documentation of site features (e.g., location of carpool and vanpool parking spaces).
2. Photographs of TDM program facilities (e.g., vanpool and carpool parking spaces).
3. Field site inspections by the City.
4. Other building site reports and surveys that the City may deem appropriate.
5. Approved Developer TDM Plans must be kept at the project site by the PTC.
Failure to maintain records or falsification of records will be deemed a violation of this Chapter. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
9.53.150 Transportation Management Organizations (TMOs) A. Employers and Developers may propose to use the services of a City-certified TMO to implement their Employer Trip Reduction Plans or Developer TDM Plans provided that membership in a City-certified TMO includes payment of annual dues at a level so that trip reduction services are provided, as set forth by the TMO.
B. The City may certify TMOs that submit a first-year work plan which outlines the following:
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Packet Pg. 1467 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
1. A mission statement which describes the reasons for the organization’s existence and the overriding goals of the TMO, including how the TMO will implement the goals of the LUCE and No Net New p.m. Peak Trips.
2. Goals and objectives for the first year which target achievement of the mission statement. Specific activities and tasks shall be listed to show how the members will be served by the TMO and how the TMO will help meet the area and regional transportation and air quality goals.
3. A plan for a baseline survey of commuters and Employers in the area to establish existing commuter characteristics and attitudes of commuters towards traffic and the use of commute options. The Employer survey shall obtain a descriptive profile of existing programs and Employer attitudes toward developing new programs.
4. The services to be provided by the TMO to its members, including the commute options to be provided and promoted, the advocacy and marketing activities planned including in-person outreach to Employees, and the role of the TMO staff in providing the services.
5. A marketing plan which creates an identity for the TMO and which describes how the TMO’s planned services will be marketed to member Employers and their Employees.
6. A monitoring and evaluation plan which will be used to measure progress against goals and objectives, including results of the TMO’s activities with each member. This plan will be used to provide annual reporting information to the City.
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Packet Pg. 1468 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
7. A budget which details how the work of the TMO will be accomplished, including details of public and private financing and expenditures.
C. The TMO must provide an annual report to the City to become recertified yearly.
The annual report shall include the same elements as the first year plan with the following exceptions:
1. The mission statement shall be revised based on changes in the goals and objectives of the TMO, if any.
2. The goals and objectives shall be updated to reflect progress and changes in the TMO services.
3. The baseline survey need not be repeated; however, the annual report shall include follow-up monitoring and evaluation activities related to the baseline survey.
4. The evaluation and results shall be discussed and used to describe the next year’s planned activities. (Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2646CCS § 4, adopted September 8, 2020)
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance 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 Attachment F
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Packet Pg. 1469 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or 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 Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of the Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days after adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
Heidi von Tongeln, Interim City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1470 Attachment: Attachment F - Ordinance to Amend Transportation Demand Management Code (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
RESOLUTION NUMBER
ATTACHMENT G
Santa Monica, California
(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REVISING THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO WAIVE CERTAIN FILM
PERMIT APPLICATION FEES
WHEREAS, it is the City of Santa Monica’s (“City”) general policy to charge for the full costs of services provided by City staff (“City’s Cost Recovery Policy”) when such services benefit individual users, rather than members of the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the City’s Cost Recovery Policy, the City has discounted certain recreational services and other opportunities to individuals to promote equity, inclusion, and other community benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains a Master User Fee Schedule to allow the public to more easily gather information about such fees; and
WHEREAS, the Master User Fee Schedule was most recently revised on June 24, 2025 (the “2025 Master User Fee Schedule”), when the City Council adopted Resolution Number 11676 (CCS) (“Resolution 11676”); and
WHEREAS, 2025 Master User Fee Schedule contains certain film permit application fees on Exhibit G (Public Works: Film Permits); and WHEREAS, waiving these film permit application fees would help to attract and retain film production during a challenging period for the film industry; and WHEREAS, neighboring jurisdictions, including the City of Los Angeles and Culver City are offering other financial incentives to stimulate filming in their respective jurisdictions; and
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Packet Pg. 1471 Attachment: Attachment G - Resolution To Waive Certain Film Permit Application Fees (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 ATTACHMENT G
WHEREAS, the City would still collect other fees associated with filming, including location fees, public safety staffing fees, and other fees collected by Film Santa Monica; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to modify the 2025 Master User Fee Schedule to waive certain filming application fees by replacing the current Exhibit G (Public Works:
Film Permits) with the attached amended Exhibit G; and
WHEREAS, except for the fee waivers adopted by this resolution, the City Council desires to maintain all other fees and provisions of Resolution 11676 in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The fees for film permit applications are waived as reflected in the amended Exhibit G, which is incorporated hereto by reference. Amended Exhibit G hereby replaces Exhibit G as attached to Resolution 11676.
SECTION 2. The waivers by this Resolution will take effect immediately.
SECTION 3. 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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Packet Pg. 1472 Attachment: Attachment G - Resolution To Waive Certain Film Permit Application Fees (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Exhibit G - Public Works: Film Permits
(revised 3/24/26)
Service FY 2025-26
Application Fee
FY 2025-26
Location Fee
Security
Deposit
FilmPermit: Airport –public airside/landside still
photography, 1-20 cast/crew $ 828.301 $ 145.74
FilmPermit: Airport – leaseholdproperty, still
photography/motion $ 828.301
Film Permit: Airport - complex/large productions, 21+
cast/crew $ 856.711 $ 2,238.69
Beaches - Film/Video $ 594.771 $ 1,531.27
Beaches - Still Photography $ 457.17 $ 153.11
City Hall - Film/Video $ 454.601 $ 2,238.69
City Hall - Still Photography $ 347.68 $ 1,492.47
Downtown Santa Monica- Still photography $ 362.091 $ 373.11 Downtown SantaMonica- Film/video interior, man on
street/walkandtalk $ 516.891
Downtown Santa Monica- Film/video, halfday shoot
including interior/exterior $ 516.891 $ 1,492.47
Downtown Santa Monica- Film/video, all day, multiple
locations $ 545.291 $ 3,731.16
Parks - Film/Video $ 564.651 $ 1,492.47
Parks - Still Photography $ 456.81 $ 153.12
Pier/Carousel - Film/video/street interview $ 342.131 $ 3,731.16 $ 5,000.00 Pier/Carousel - Film/video, halfday (6 hrs.) $ 313.731 $ 1,492.47 $ 2,000.00 Pier/Carousel - Streetinterviews $ 285.311 $ 1,193.96 $ 500.00 Pier/Carousel - Equipment only $ - $ 1,492.47 $ 500.00
Pier/Carousel - Stillphotography, low impact, interior
only $ 226.19 $ 746.22 $ 100.00
Pier/Carousel - Still photography, exterior $ 226.19 $ 2,238.69 $ 500.00 Student/Non-Profit - Film/Video $ 207.291
Student/Non-Profit - Still Photography $ 207.29
All Other Locations - Film/Video $ 379.051 $ 765.62
All Other Locations - Still Photography $ 207.29 $ 306.24 Rider Fee-Addition, change or deletion to the permit $ 175.931 $ 149.23 G-1
1 Per Resolution No. _______, these application fees are waived until further City Council action. Except as noted, all other filming-related fees, including any location fees, and any fees charged by Film Santa Monica, will continue to be charged.
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Contract No. 5247
CULTURAL AFFAIRS ART OF RECOVERY AS-NEEDED PRODUCTION PARTNER
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Cultural Affairs Art of Recovery Production As-Needed Partner Contractual Services Agreement (“Agreement”), entered into as of [_________________](“Execution Date”), by and between the CITY OF SANTA MONICA, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Revel Republic (“Contractor”), is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of the City.
B. Contractor is qualified to do business, and is doing business, in the State of California.
Contractor represents it has the background, knowledge, experience, and expertise necessary to provide the services set forth in this Agreement.
C. City issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for organizations, arts and cultural producers, collectives, groups, and individuals to be Production Partners for Art of Recovery projects on an as-needed basis, and Contractor provided its proposal (“Proposal”) in response thereto.
Copies of the RFP and Proposal are attached hereto as Exhibits C and D and incorporated herein by reference.
D. City and Contractor desire to enter into an agreement collaborate with artists to create and implement artwork and/or produce and implement public programs and events, which may be ticketed or free (“Projects”) in Santa Monica as part of its Art of Recovery (“AoR”) grant initiative as a Production Partner upon the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates five (5) years thereafter, unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 14.
2. Contractor Services. Contractor will perform the general services described in Exhibit A, as required in connection with individual Projects for which Contractor is selected to provide services (“Project Services”). The specific services to be provided by Contractor for each individual Project will be defined in a scope of services established in connection with the individual Project and may include “Licensed Project Deliverables” as this term is defined in Section 23.1. Contractor will complete the Project Services in accordance with Exhibit B, (“Project Budget”) and the specific budget set in connection with the individual Project for which Contractor is providing Project Services.
Certain Projects may include the production of events (“Event Projects”), including “City Produced” or “City Sponsored Events” as these terms are defined in Administrative Instruction II4-21 (“AI II-4-21”). Event Projects may involve shared costs and the generation of revenue in accordance with Section 4 below. To the extent any Event Project is a “Community Event” as this Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06 3/17/2026
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term is defined in Administrative Instruction II-4-4 (“AI II-4-4”), the requirements of AI II-4-4 shall govern all permitting, operations, cost recovery, insurance, indemnification, and compliance obligations. For purposes of this Agreement, AI II-4-21 and AI II-4-4 shall be collectively referred to as the “Event Policies”. In the event that there is a conflict between this Agreement and the Event Policies, the Event Policies shall control.
The following process will apply for each Project, subject to modification through a collaborative process between City and Contractor:
2.1. City’s project manager will send a request for Project Services to Contractor with a scope of services and timeline for project deliverables (“Project Deliverables”);
2.2. Contractor will provide City’s project manager with a quote for the Project Services that City requested;
2.3. City, through the designated project manager, may reject or accept the quote or seek an adjustment of the Project Services with an adjusted quote;
2.4. After acceptance of the quote or mutual acceptance of an adjusted quote, City’s project manager will issue a Notice to Proceed that will contain (a) the specific scope for the Project Services with Project Deliverables to be provided by Contractor to the City, which may include documentation relating to the progress or completion of the Project (“Project Documentation”); (b) a timeline for provision of the Project Deliverables, including any Project Documentation; (c) a specific Project Budget; and (d) a statement identifying whether the specific scope of the Project Services are funded in whole or in part with grant funds provided to City and, if so, identifying the applicable Grant Conditions/Requirements set forth in Exhibit F with which Contractor must comply in connection with the performance of the Project Services.
2.5. Contractor will commence the Project Services after receipt of the Notice to Proceed and sent Project Deliverables, including any Project Documentation, to City’s project manager in accordance with the timeline in the Notice to Proceed.
2.6. Event Classification. Each Project that constitutes an Event Project shall be classified in the applicable Notice to Proceed as a City Co-Produced Event, City Sponsored Event, and/or Community Event consistent with the definitions and approval requirements set forth in the Event Policies.
2.7. Community Events. Any Event Project that meets the definition of a “Community Event” under Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.68 shall be subject to Event Policies, including event category, permit approval, cost recovery, insurance, indemnification, operational conditions, and post-event reporting. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes approval of a Community Event Permit.
2.8. The concepts of equitable inclusion, cultural competency, and language justice are intrinsic to the City of Santa Monica’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion priorities.
Accordingly, Contractor agrees to apply these concepts when providing Project Services to City, and to ensure that Project Services are tailored for Santa Monica and its diverse community.
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3. Project Services. For each Project for which Contractor is selected to provide Project Services, City agrees to:
3.1. Make available to Contractor any currently existing documents, data or information required for the performance of Project Services.
3.2. Designate a representative authorized to act on behalf of City.
3.3. Promptly examine and render findings on all documents submitted for staff review by Contractor.
4. Compensation; Event Cost and Revenue Sharing.
4.1. Compensation. For each Project for which Contractor is selected to provide Project Services, City will compensate Contractor for Project Services performed in an amount not to exceed the maximum compensation specified in the Project Budget, unless otherwise provided for an Event Project pursuant to Section 4.2. The total amount of compensation for all Project Services rendered by Contractor during the term of this Agreement, which may involve multiple separate Projects, shall not exceed Two-Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).
4.2. Event Cost, Support, and Revenue Sharing.
4.2.1 Designation of Event Project. A Project shall be deemed an Event Project only if expressly identified as such in the applicable Notice to Proceed.
4.2.2 Event Eligibility and Approval. City participation in any Event Project is subject to satisfaction of the event partnership criteria, restrictions, and approval levels set forth in the Event Policies, including classification by Event Type, event reach, organizational breadth, and procurement of a Community Event Permit, as applicable.
4.2.3 Event Budget; Support Cap. Each Event Project shall include a Partner Budget consistent with the Event Policies, identifying City costs, Contractor costs, Event Revenues, in-kind support, external cash costs, and interdivisional charges. For City Sponsored Events, the total value of City support shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of total Event expenditures, inclusive of cash, in-kind support, and fee waivers.
4.2.4 City Costs and In-Kind Support. City support may include cash contributions, City resources, fee waivers, lost revenue, and interdivisional charges, each valued and tracked in accordance with the Event Policies. All City staff time, resources, and waived fees shall be documented for budgeting and reporting purposes, whether or not charged to Contractor. All City support shall comply with subsidy, fee waiver, and cost recovery limitations established under the Event Policies.
4.2.5 Event Costs. For Event Projects, City and Contractor may agree to share direct, reasonable, and pre-approved costs associated with the Event, including but not limited to venue costs, marketing, staffing, equipment, permits, security, and insurance (“Event Costs”). The allocation of Event Costs, including any City cost cap, shall be specified in the applicable Project Budget. Any Event Costs not expressly approved in writing by City shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor.
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revenues (“Event Revenues”), as defined in the Event Policies. Allocation of Event Revenues shall be specified in the Project Budget.
4.2.7 Use of Revenues. Event Revenues received by City shall be used solely to offset Event Costs, City resources expended, or other allowable purposes consistent with the Event Policies and applicable law.
4.2.8 Ticketed Events; City Revenue Floor and Guaranteed Minimum. For ticketed City Co-Produced or City Sponsored Events, the Project Budget shall establish a guaranteed minimum payment to City (“City Revenue Floor”), which reflects City participation, risk, and support provided. The City Revenue Floor shall be payable to City regardless of actual Event Revenues generated, unless modified pursuant to subsection 4.2.11, governing ticket sale cancellation or conversion to free event.
City shall receive the greater of (i) its allocated share of actual Event Revenues or (ii) the City Revenue Floor.
4.2.9 Free Events. For Event Projects that are free to the public, Event Revenues may consist solely of non-ticket revenue sources.
4.2.10 Accounting and Remittance. Contractor shall provide City with a final written accounting of all Event Costs and Event Revenues within thirty (30) days following completion of the Event Project and shall remit any amounts due to City, including any City Revenue Floor, within fifteen (15) days thereafter.
4.2.11 Ticket Sales Cancellation or Prohibition; Fallback Revenue Protection. If ticket sales are canceled, prohibited, or rendered impracticable due to public health orders, permitting conditions, safety concerns, force majeure, or City-directed changes, City may, in its discretion and consistent with the Event Policies: (i) approve a reduced City Revenue Floor; (ii) convert the Event to a free event with alternative Event Revenues (e.g., sponsorships or donations) subject to revenue sharing; or (iii) terminate the Event Project without fault, subject only to payment of approved, non-cancelable external cash costs and interdivisional charges incurred prior to cancellation.
4.2.12 Accounting and Post-Event Evaluation. Contractor shall cooperate with City in preparation of a post-event evaluation and actual Event Budget within thirty (30) days following the Event, consistent with the Event Policies, including reconciliation of Event Revenues, City support, and payment of any amounts due to City.
4.2.13 Community Event Costs. For any Event Project that is a Community Event subject to AI II-4-4, Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all City service costs, including Police, Fire, Transportation, Community Events Office staffing, cleanup, and interdivisional charges, unless expressly waived in writing pursuant to AI II-4-4.
4.2.14 Event Projects and Compliance with Law. All City participation in Event Projects is subject to the Santa Monica City Charter, Santa Monica Municipal Code (“SMMC”), including Chapter 4.68 governing Community Events, the Event Policies, and applicable California law governing public expenditures and receipt of revenues.
5. Invoices. For each Project for which Contractor is selected to provide Project Services, Contractor will invoice the City for Project Services in accordance with the Project Budget, Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
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and City will pay any undisputed amount within thirty (30) days of receipt and City’s approval of an invoice. Where Contractor intends to submit invoices to City that include payments that were made or will be made to subcontractors the invoices shall include the following information: (a) the name of the subcontractors; (b) the address of the place of business or residence of subcontractors; and (c) contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, for subcontractors. Contractor understands and agrees that the City may use to this information to contact subcontractors to verify that Contractor paid its subcontractors for Project Services rendered under this Agreement.
6. Notices. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement, must be in writing and will be deemed served when delivered personally, by email communication, or on the third business day after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, addressed as follows:
6.1. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to City:
Cultural Affairs Division, Recreation and Arts Department City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, MS #44
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: Natalie Marrero, Cultural Affairs Supervisor, Cultural Programs Re: Contract No. 5247
with a copy to:
Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, Third Floor
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
Re: Contract No. 5247
6.2. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to Contractor:
Revel Republic
ATTN: Bernard Kida
874 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
[email protected]
Re: Contract No. 5247
7. Independent Parties. Notwithstanding any cost-sharing or revenue-sharing for an Event Project, both parties to this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers of one another. Neither City nor any of its officers or employees will have any control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor’s agents, representatives, officers, employees, or subcontractors except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
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8. Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties. Any preliminary negotiations and agreements of any kind or nature are merged into this Agreement. No oral agreement or implied covenant may be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by City and Contractor and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
9. Insurance.
9.1 Prior to commencing Project Services under this Agreement, Contractor must procure, maintain, and pay for insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of Project Services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives, officers, employees or subcontractors, for the duration of this Agreement. Contractor must obtain insurance that, at a minimum, meets the requirements for insurance set forth in Exhibit E, Insurance Requirements.
9.2 Contractor may require that subcontractors obtain their own insurance in lieu of procuring and paying for insurance to cover subcontractors. Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors performing services under this Agreement maintain insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth in Exhibit E. Contractor shall not allow its subcontractors to perform services if subcontractors have less than the level of coverage required in Exhibit E. It is the obligation of Contractor to provide notice of the insurance requirements to its subcontractors and to receive proof of insurance prior to allowing any subcontractor to begin work. Such proof of insurance must be maintained by Contractor throughout the entirety of this Agreement subject to inspection by City representative(s) at any reasonable time.
9.3 For Community Events subject to AI II-4-4, Contractor shall satisfy any additional insurance requirements imposed as a condition of a Community Event Permit. In the event of conflict, permit insurance requirements shall control.
10. Defense and Indemnification.
10.1. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its City Council and Boards and Commissions, and its agents, officers, employees, and volunteers (collectively, “the City Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and payments for injury to any person or property (collectively, “Losses”) caused or claimed to be caused by the act, errors, and/or omissions of Contractor, or Contractor’s agents, representatives, officers, employees, or subcontractors. Contractor’s responsibilities under this Section 10.1 include liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of any of the City Indemnitees, which may be in combination with the acts or omissions of Contractor, or its agents, representatives, officers, employees, or subcontractors; provided, however, that Contractor’s duty to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless shall not include any Losses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees. Notwithstanding Contractor’s obligation to defend the City Indemnitees hereunder, City has the right to conduct this defense and seek Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
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reimbursement for reasonable costs of defense from Contractor, if City chooses to do so.
10.2. Enforcement Costs. Contractor agrees to pay any and all costs City incurs enforcing the defense, indemnity, protections, and hold harmless provisions set forth in Section 10.1.
11. Prohibition Against Transfers.
11.1. Contractor may not assign, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise without the prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without City’s consent will be null and void, and any assignee, hypothecate, or transferee acquires no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation, or transfer.
11.2. The sale, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor or of any general partner or joint ventures or syndicate member of Contractor, if a partnership or joint venture or syndicate exists, which results in changing the control of Contractor, will be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means 50% or more of the voting power of the corporation.
12. Permits and Licenses. Contractor, at its sole expense, must obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all required business and professional permits, licenses, and certificates. For any Event Project constituting a Community Event, Contractor shall obtain and comply with all Community Event permits required under SMMC Chapter 4.68 and AI II-4-4.
13. Waiver. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement may not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement.
14. Default and Termination.
14.1. If Contractor fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, including applicable Grant Conditions/Requirements identified in a Notice to Proceed pursuant to Section 2.4 and Exhibit F, and if the default is not cured within a period of five (5) days after City’s written notice of default specifying the nature of the default, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor.
14.2. City has the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving ten (10) days’ written notice to Contractor. Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 14.2, City will pay Contractor any compensation earned and unpaid up to the effective date of termination. Termination of an Event Project pursuant to Section 4.2.12 shall not be deemed a termination for default.
14.3. Contractor has the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days’ written notice to City. No later than the effective date of termination, which will be thirty (30) days following the City’s receipt of Contractor’s written notice of termination, Contractor will return compensation paid by City to Contractor for services not yet performed by Contractor, or its subcontractors, under this Agreement up through the effective date of termination. To the extent that Contractor’s agents, representatives, officers, employees or subcontractors performed services under this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination, Contractor shall pay such parties for all services rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
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14.4. Community Event Permit Revocation. Revocation, suspension, or denial of a Community Event Permit issued pursuant to AI II-4-4 shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of the applicable Event Project without fault to City.
14.5. If Contractor fails to comply with any applicable Grant Conditions/Requirements identified in Exhibit F and incorporated into a Notice to Proceed, City may, in its sole discretion: (a) suspend or terminate the applicable Project Services; (b) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 14.1; and/or (c) require Contractor to reimburse City for any grant funds expended in violation of the applicable Grant Conditions.
15. Compliance with Law; Grant Conditions. Contractor must comply with all laws of the State of California and the United States, and all ordinances, rules, and regulations enacted or issued by City, including but not limited to, the SMMC and Event Policies.
To the extent a Notice to Proceed identifies that a portion or all of the Project Services will be funded in whole or in part with grant funds received by City and subject to the Grant Conditions/Requirements set forth in Exhibit F, Contractor shall comply, and shall ensure that its employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors comply, with such Grant Conditions in the performance of the Project Services subject to the Grant Conditions/Requirements. Contractor acknowledges that such grant funds were awarded to City and that Contractor’s compliance with the applicable Grant Conditions/Requirements is a material requirement of this Agreement.
16. Discrimination. Contractor may not discriminate in the provision of services hereunder because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status.
17. Nuisance. Contractor may not maintain, commit, or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
18. Records.
18.1. Contractor must maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs, expenses, receipts, Event Costs, Event Revenues, and other such information required by City for any Project Services provided where compensation is based on hourly rates, subcontractor costs, or other direct costs. Contractor must keep the records, together with supporting documents, separate from other documents and records and maintain them for a period of four years after receipt of final payment.
18.2. Contractor must maintain records in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Contractor’s performance of Project Services and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Contractor must clearly identify all records and make them readily accessible to City. At City’s request, Contractor must provide records in an electronic format and, if necessary, access to any proprietary software to view such electronic records.
18.3. Contractor must allow City to have free access to Contractor’s books and records and to inspect all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement.
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cooperate with any examination or audit of its records. If a City audit discloses an error of five percent (5%) or more in information reported by Contractor, Contractor agrees to pay the cost of City’s audit computed on the basis of four times the direct payroll of the audit staff completing the audit and audit report.
19. Project Deliverables.
19.1. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Project Deliverables” includes all work product or materials, including Images, created in the performance of Project Services by Contractor, or its subcontractors, as specified and approved for each Project for which Contractor is selected to provide Project Services, and for which credit will be given to the City as set forth in Section 19.6 below. Contractor and its subcontractors may not deviate substantially from the approved Project Services without written approval of the City. As provided in Section 23.1 below, Project Deliverables may also include “Licensed Project Deliverables” as this term is defined below.
19.2. [Intentionally Omitted]
19.3. Completion Date. For each Project for which Contractor is selected to provide Project Services, Contractor agrees to ensure the completion of the Project Services and any Project Deliverables on or before the Completion Date specified in the Notice to Proceed. In the event of a natural disaster, act of nature, or other circumstance beyond Contractor’s control that precludes completion of the Project Services or Project Deliverables by the Completion Date, City may, in its sole discretion, extend the Completion Date. Circumstances beyond Contractor’s control include, but are not limited to, delays caused by City agents or contractors. Contractor agrees to fully inform City of anticipated delays and Contractor’s efforts to mitigate delays.
19.4. Unique and Original Project Deliverables. Contractor represents and warrants that the Project Deliverables, including the Licensed Project Deliverables, are original (excluding permissioned materials), will not contain any libelous or otherwise unlawful material, and will not infringe upon any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right, any right against defamation, any right of publicity, or any privacy right, or violate any other personal, property, or proprietary right. Nothing in this Agreement prevents Contractor. or its subcontractors, from creating future Projects in the same style and manner of expression.
19.5. Permissions. Contractor represents and warrants the following:
19.5.1. Prior to delivery of Project Deliverables, including Licensed Project Deliverables, Contractor has obtained from all persons who are, or whose trademark or other property is, identified, depicted, or otherwise referred to in any of the Project Deliverables, all licenses, permissions, waivers, and consents (collectively, "Permissions" and each, individually, a "Permission"), including those relating to publicity and privacy, as are or reasonably may be expected to be necessary for the Project Deliverables, including all intellectual property rights therein, without incurring any payment or other obligation to, or otherwise violating any right of, any such person; and
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19.5.2. Should Project Deliverables, including Licensed Project Deliverables, depict, or otherwise refer to names, images, likeness, or biographical and professional information of any persons, Contractor shall procure such Permissions as are or may be expected to be necessary for Contractor and its subcontractors to fully and lawfully exercise their rights and obligations under this Agreement; and
19.5.3. Contractor has procured, in legally binding and irrevocable written instruments, all Permissions as are or reasonably may be expected to be necessary for Contractor and its subcontractors to fully and lawfully exercise their rights and obligations under this Agreement, including all required Permissions of the representatives of any deceased individual who are, or whose property is identified, depicted, or otherwise referred to in the Project Deliverables, including Licensed Project Deliverables.
19.5.4. Contractor shall provide copies of any Permissions within three (3) days from City’s request.
19.6. Credit to City. Contractor agrees to credit the City of Santa Monica on any and all written materials that comprise Contractor’s public exhibition of the Project Deliverables. Contractor further agrees to include in any press release, printed materials or public or private statements related to the Project Deliverables the following phrase:
“This project was made possible by Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs”, or similar language as may be agreed to by both parties.
20. City’s Obligations; Right to Review; Approval of Design, Production and Presentation of Projects.
20.1. City’s Obligations. City agrees to allow reasonable access to the designated site where Contractor or its subcontractors will install or present a Project, as specified in the Project Services.
20.2. City’s Right to Review.
20.2.1. Upon reasonable notice to Contractor, City or its designees have the right, at mutually agreed upon times, to inspect and review the progress of the design, fabrication, and installation of a Project or review the production process for a Project.
20.2.2. If City, upon review of Project Deliverables, determines that the Project does not conform to specifications outlined in the Project Services, City reserves the right to notify Contractor in writing of the deficiencies and that City intends to withhold the next payment installment as set forth in the Project Budget, until such deficiencies are remedied.
20.2.3. Contractor agrees to promptly cure any deficiencies specified by City and to notify City in writing upon completion of the cure. City will promptly review the Project, and upon approval will release any amounts withheld from the next payment installment as set forth in the Project Budget. If Contractor disputes City’s determination that the Project does not conform to the specifications outlined in the Project Services, Contractor will promptly submit reasons to the Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
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contrary in writing to City. City agrees to make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute with Contractor in good faith. Final determination as to whether Contractor and its subcontractors have complied with the terms of this Agreement remains in City’s sole and absolute discretion.
20.2.4. Contractor shall allow duly authorized agents or employees of City to inspect, during normal business hours, those records, books, accounts, documents, papers, and other items of property of Contractor to evaluate the performance of Contractor and its subcontractors.
20.2.5. City may interview or otherwise communicate with any agent, representative, officer, employee or subcontractor of Contractor during normal business hours or at other mutually agreed upon times regarding the performance of Contractor and its subcontractors. Contractor agrees to cooperate with City in arranging the communications.
20.3. Approval and Acceptance.
20.3.1. Contractor agrees to notify City in writing when the fabrication, production, or delivery of a Project is complete and, where applicable, that the Project is ready for installation or presentation for an event.
20.3.2. Upon receiving Contractor’s notice of completion of fabrication, production, or delivery of Project a, City will take the following steps:
A. If applicable, promptly inspect the Project prior to installation or presentation, where feasible, at the designated site.
B. Determine whether the Project conforms to specifications outlined in the Project Services; and
C. If the City approves the Project, provide Contractor with written approval of the Project.
D. Notwithstanding the foregoing approval of the Project, to ensure that the Project conforms with the specifications outlined in the Project Services, the City reserves the right to final approval and acceptance of the Project as set forth in Section 20.5 of this Agreement.
20.4. Inspection of Designated Site for Installation or Presentation of Project. Contractor agrees to coordinate closely with City (including City’s officials, officers, employees, contractors, and agents) to prepare the site designated for the installation or presentation of the Project. Contractor must inspect the designated site where Project will be installed or presented and Contractor agrees to notify City in writing of any observed adverse conditions at, on or around the site that would negatively impact installation or presentation of the Project and which require correction.
20.5. Final Inspection and Approval. If applicable, upon completion of installation or presentation of a Project, City will take the following steps:
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of completion of installation or presentation at the designated site where the Project will be installed or presented as specified in the Project Services;
20.5.2. Ascertain whether the Project conforms to the specifications outlined in the Project Services; and
20.5.3. If the City approves, provide Contractor with final written acceptance of the Project.
20.6. Should City withhold final approval of a Project, City will promptly notify Contractor in writing of the reasons for withholding approval. City will provide Contractor a reasonable amount of time from date of City’s notice to make the necessary adjustments to the design, fabrication, installation, or presentation of the Project to obtain City’s final written approval.
20.7. Custody. Contractor agrees that until final inspection and written acceptance of the Project by City’s designated representative pursuant to Section 20.5, the Project shall be deemed to be in Contractor’s custody for purposes of Section 9, Insurance; and Section 10, Defense and Indemnification.
21. Archival Materials for City. Within thirty (30) calendar days after installation or presentation of a Project, Contractor must provide City with the following:
21.1. Digital Photographs. A set of at least three digital photographic images of the Project (hereafter collectively referred to as “Images”), 300dpi or better, JPG or TIFF files, on a Flash Drive. The Images must be labeled with the name of the Project, the date that the photograph was taken, the location from which the photograph was taken, and the full name of photographer that took the Images to permit City to provide credit to photographer. By providing the Images to City, Contractor represents and warrants that the Images and use thereof as permitted under this Agreement will not violate any law or regulation or infringe or otherwise violate any right of any third-party, including, but not limited to, any copyright or other intellectual property right, or the right of any person or entity.
21.2. Written Description. A full written narrative description of the Project.
22. Temporary Nature of Art Installations.
22.1. This Section 22 applies to tangible Projects that are artwork and that are fabricated and temporarily installed or presented on a physical space.
22.2. Alterations and Destruction of the Artwork. Contractor and City agree that the Project is intended to be temporary in its entirety and that City or its designee may cease operations, de-install, remove, and dispose of the artwork upon completion of the installation or presentation period. Prior to deinstallation of the artwork, City shall make reasonably good faith efforts to notify and consult with Contractor to come to a mutually agreeable plan for disposition of the artwork.
22.3. City may destroy, alter, mutilate, deface, relocate or remove the Project in the event that such action is necessary to further the public health, safety, or welfare. In the event of an emergency, as determined by City, City will provide notice to Contractor within a reasonable time period after the emergency ceases.
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22.4. The notice requirements set forth in this Section 22 are contingent upon Contractor providing a current address for purposes of notification. In the event of any destruction, alteration, mutilation, defacement, relocation or removal of the Project, Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors will have the right, upon written notice to the City, to disclaim authorship of the artwork.
22.5. Limitation of Liability. Neither Contractor nor City will be responsible for damage to or destruction of the Project arising from the acts of third parties or caused by the elements, atmosphere, or other acts of nature, or caused by aging.
22.6. Modification of State and Federal Law. Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors acknowledges the temporary nature of the Project and waives the right to prevent removal of the Project from the project site designated in the Project Services.
Contractor understands and agrees that this Section 22 constitutes a modification of the rights and remedies set forth in the California Art Preservation Act (“CAPA”) and the Visual Artist Rights Act of 1990 (“VARA”). Such modification may bar claims by Contractor and its subcontractors including claims for damages, injunctive relief or attorneys’ fees and costs, in the event of destruction, alteration, mutilation, or defacement of the artwork. CAPA, set forth in California Civil Code Sections 987 and 989, prohibits the intentional commission, or authorizing the commission of, any physical defacement, mutilation, alteration or destruction of a work of fine art. VARA, set forth in 17 USC 106A, grants artists the right to prevent distortion, mutilation, or modification, of their works of art.
23. Reproduction Rights.
23.1. Definition of “Reproduction.” With respect to reproduction of Project Deliverables, such as Images, artwork, slogans, written materials, drawings, photographs, graphic designs, film, music, transcriptions, other materials that are subject to copyright, trademark, patent, or similar protection (collectively the “Licensed Project Deliverables”), the term “reproduction” as used in this Section 23, Reproduction Rights, and in Section 24, License Rights and Commercial Use, below, means using, printing, copying, distributing, publishing, publicly displaying, photographing, videotaping or filming the Licensed Project Deliverables, and/or publicly displaying an unlimited number of copies of any resulting print, copy, photograph, videotape, or film, in any and all formats and media whether now or hereafter known or devised by any and all technologies and means of delivery.
23.2. License Rights to City. Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, hereby expressly grants to City a non-exclusive license to reproduce the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any portion thereof, for commercial and non-commercial use, and to publicly display and use the Licensed Project Deliverables and any reproductions thereof for commercial and noncommercial use, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 24, License Rights and Commercial Use, below.
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Licensed Project Deliverables or grant licenses for reproduction of the Licensed Project Deliverables to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes subject to the provisions of Section 24, License Rights and Commercial Use, below.
24. License Rights and Commercial Use.
24.1. Definitions. For purposes of this Section 24, the following terms have the following meanings:
24.2. “Commercial Use.” The term “commercial use” means the approved use or reproduction of the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any part thereof, by City, Contractor, or Contractor’s subcontractors, which results in direct monetary compensation to the party initiating the use or reproduction, including use or reproduction of the Licensed Project Deliverables in advertising, clothing, magazines, books, newspapers, postcards, films, television, greeting cards, commercial photography, posters, lithographs, or other format or media whether now known or hereafter discovered.
24.3. “Non-Commercial Use.” The term “noncommercial use” means any use of the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any part thereof, for informational, historical, or educational purposes, and which does not result in any direct monetary compensation to Contractor, its subcontractors, or City, including: any reproduction of the Licensed Project Deliverables in reviews or articles relating to City, the Licensed Project Deliverables, Contractor or its subcontractors, or other Projects produced by Contractor or its subcontractors; or in brochures or other similar presentations in any format or media now known or hereafter discovered for purposes of publicizing the Licensed Project Deliverables or their display, provided that such non-commercial use is exercised in a reasonable and professional manner.
24.4. “Contractor” and “City.” As used in this Section 24, the terms “Contractor” and “City” include the respective heirs, successors, and assignees of each party.
24.5. Commercial Use by City. Commencing upon City’s acceptance of the Licensed Project Deliverables, Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, grants to City or any of its sublicensees a non-exclusive license to reproduce the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any portion thereof, for commercial use. City’s non-exclusive license interest and sublicense rights for commercial use of the Licensed Project Deliverables extends for the duration of any copyright held on the Licensed Project Deliverables by Contractor or its subcontractors, or 100 years, whichever period is longer.
24.6. Commercial Use by Contractor. City has the right to review and approve any commercial use of the Licensed Project Deliverables by Contractor, any of its subcontractors, or any of Contractor’s licensees. City must notify Contractor of its disapproval of any commercial use within 15 calendar days of receipt of written notice from Contractor of the proposed commercial use.
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24.7. Share of Proceeds. If Contractor, or any of its subcontractors, reproduce the Licensed Project Deliverables for commercial use, Contractor must ensure that City is credited as commissioning party of the Licensed Project Deliverables, unless such credit is not reasonably feasible, and pay to City fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds earned by Contractor or any of its subcontractors from each reproduction thereof. If City reproduces the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any form thereof for commercial use, City will pay Contractor fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds earned by City from any reproduction thereof. If either City or Contractor or any of its subcontractors, reaches an agreement with a third party for payment of monetary compensation in exchange for commercial use of the Licensed Project Deliverables by the third party, Contractor is entitled to receive fifty percent (50%) and City is entitled to receive the other fifty percent (50%) of the negotiated monetary compensation.
24.8. Non-Commercial Use. Commencing upon City’s acceptance of the Licensed Project Deliverables, Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors agrees to grant to City a non-exclusive license to reproduce the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any portion thereof, for noncommercial use. Nothing contained in this Section 24 will be construed to prevent City from using the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any reproduction thereof, without fee, for noncommercial, promotional, historical, or other City purposes, as defined in Section 24.3. If City receives a fee for any non-commercial uses, Contractor is entitled to receive fifty percent (50%) of net proceeds and City will retain the other fifty percent (50%) of net proceeds. City’s non-exclusive license interest for noncommercial use of the Licensed Project Deliverables, or any part thereof, extends for the duration of any copyright held on the Licensed Project Deliverables by Contractor, or its subcontractors, or 100 years, whichever is longer.
24.9. Adaptations. Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, acknowledges and agrees that the rights and license granted to City under this Agreement include City’s rights: (a) to use and reproduce the Licensed Project Deliverables in digital form of display on City’s website on the World Wide Web portion of the Internet for noncommercial use commencing upon Contractor’s delivery of the Licensed Project Deliverables; (b) to modify, edit, excerpt, combine with other materials (including, but not limited to, in combination or conjunction with the name of Contractor, or any of its subcontractors, or any other name, or no name), translate, include in collective works, and create derivative works of the Licensed Project Deliverables in whole or in part (collectively, "Adapt," "Adapted," and "Adaptation" have correlative meanings). City will own and retain all right, title, and interest in and to resulting work product created using any Adaptations of the Licensed Project Deliverables made by City, or by any third party for the benefit of City, subject to Contractor’s rights as specified in this Agreement; provided, however, Contractor or its subcontractors shall maintain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Licensed Project Deliverables. City’s non-exclusive license interest for non- commercial use of Licensed Project Deliverables and Images, or any part thereof, Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
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extends for the duration of any copyright held on the Licensed Project Deliverables by Contractor or its subcontractors or 100 years, whichever is longer.
24.10. Right to Sublicense. The City has the right to grant sublicenses to the rights that Contractor granted City under Sections 23 and 24, in its sole and exclusive discretion, including with respect to: (a) the identity of any sublicensee; (b) the applicable licensee fees, if any; and (c) other terms and conditions of the sublicense provided that all sublicenses will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The City shall require all sublicensees to agree in writing to be bound by the applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement.
24.11. Contractor’s Name, Image, Likeness, Biographical and Professional Information.
Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, grants to City the right to use the name, image, likeness, and preapproved biographical and professional information, pertaining to Contractor and its subcontractors that is publicly available, or provided by Contractor from time to time, only in connection with services performed under this Agreement, Project Deliverables and any Adaptations, including to advertise and promote the same or any good or service that features or includes the use or reproduction of services, Project Deliverables or Adaptations, in whole or in part, as provided by Contractor, or its subcontractors, unmodified or as Adapted. The name, image, likeness, or biography of Contractor or its subcontractors shall not be used in conjunction with any commercial tie-ins or as a product endorsement, without separate, prior, express written consent by Contractor.
24.12. Transfer of All Physical Ownership Rights.
24.12.1. Contractor, on behalf of itself and its subcontractors, hereby expressly transfers and conveys to City, upon payment of the fee in full as set forth in the Project Budget, any rights Contractor or any of its subcontractors, may have to physical ownership in the Project Deliverables delivered to City under this Agreement. Upon execution of this Agreement and receipt of payments as provided in this Agreement, neither Contractor, nor any of its subcontractors, will have any residual interest in the Project Deliverables, copies or photographs of the original production design drawings, the shop drawings, or the construction and fabrication documents. All rights and benefits of ownership of the Project Deliverables, copies and photographs of the original production design drawings, shop drawings, construction and fabrication documents, belong to City, except as specifically provided in this Section 24, License Rights and Commercial Use. However, all original drawings and models created by Contractor or its subcontractors, during the design and presentation of the design of Projects are owned by Contractor, or its subcontractors, and Contractor may retain copies of photographs of the original production design drawings, shop drawings, construction and fabrication documents for resume and publication purposes.
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be free from any and all claims, liens or charges by any person or entity, including Contractor, its subcontractors, its employee, or its suppliers.
25. Subcontractors. Contractor understands and agrees that all subcontractors hired by Contractor in connection with Contractor’s provision of Project Services under this Agreement shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement, including, where applicable, the Grant Conditions/Requirements set forth in Exhibit F. Contractor will be responsible for the quality of work and services of all subcontractors and for ensuring that all subcontractors are aware of the terms of this Agreement by which they will be bound. Contractor shall also be obligated to make timely payments to its subcontractors in accordance with any requirements set out in the Project Budget. Every agreement of any kind entered into between Contractor and any subcontractor must contain the following provision:
This agreement is consistent with and incorporates all terms and conditions of Agreement No. 5247 entered into between the City of Santa Monica and Revel Republic on (the “City Agreement”). A copy of the City Agreement is attached. The parties to this agreement understand and agree that they will be bound by the terms of the City Agreement.
26. Reports and Evaluation. At City’s request, Contractor must furnish written updates and participate in evaluation processes concerning the status or outcome of the Project Deliverables.
27. Return of City Payments.
27.1. In the event that City advances any payments to Contractor, Contractor agrees that upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, or termination of Project Services for which the City issued payments, any unexpended funds must be returned to the City within twenty-five (25) days of the date of such expiration or termination. Contractor’s obligation to return unexpended funds will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
27.2. In the event that Contractor expends City payments made under this Agreement on items in violation of this Agreement, those expenditures may be disallowed. The City will notify Contractor in writing of any disallowed costs. The amount disallowed must be returned to the City within twenty-five (25) days of notice. Contractor’s obligation to reimburse the City for any disallowed expenditures or misuse of grant funds will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
27.3. Event Revenue Reconciliation. For Event Projects, Contractor’s obligation to remit City’s share of Event Revenues and any applicable City Revenue Floor pursuant to Section 4.2 shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement until final reconciliation and payment are completed.
28. Standard of Care. Contractor agrees to provide all Project Services, including services performed by any subcontractor in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of Contractor’s profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions.
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29. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California, without regard to any choice of law provisions, will govern this Agreement.
30. Venue and Jurisdiction. City and Contractor agree that Project Services will take place in Los Angeles County. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement may only be brought in either the United States District Court, Central District of California, or the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District, as appropriate. The parties agree that venue exists in either court, and each party expressly waives any right to transfer to another venue.
The parties further agree that either court will have personal jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement.
31. Survival of Provisions and Obligations. Any provision of this Agreement, which by its nature must be exercised after termination of this Agreement, will survive termination and remain effective for a reasonable time. Any obligation that accrued prior to termination of this Agreement will survive termination of this Agreement.
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32. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single document. Any signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
33. Exhibits. The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into this Contract as though fully set forth herein.
Exhibit A General Scope of Services
Exhibit B Project Budget
Exhibit C City’s Request for Proposal
Exhibit D Contractor Proposal
Exhibit E Insurance Requirements
Exhibit F Grant Conditions/Requirements (as applicable) In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
Revel Republic
By: _______________________________
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Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City
Attorney
Bernard Kida
3/13/2026
Oliver Chi
3/17/2026
Interim City Clerk City Manager
3/17/2026
Denise Anderson-Warren
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General Scope of Services
The specific scope of services for a Project (“Project Services”), timelines, and budgets will be confirmed and approved after a Project has been approved by a panel. The Panel’s approval will govern Contractor’s provision of Project Services. Project Services may include some or all of the tasks listed below depending on the nature of the approved Project:
• Subcontract with artists or other arts producers, and with any ancillary service providers necessary for art production.
• Provide insurance as necessary
• Provide a site for project production and display/events • Support the production of Projects
• Collaborate with artists from a range of art disciplines and cultural perspectives and other local businesses/groups
• Work with the City to secure permits, contracts, resources, or other approvals, as needed • Participate in regular meetings with City staff at the start of the Project • Participate in evaluation and documentation activities • Participate in potential matchmaking meetings between artists and Contractors • Collaborate on marketing efforts and ensure proper credit for the Art of Recovery.
Event Projects. If Contractor’s Project Services include an Event Project, Contractor shall comply with all the Event Policies, including Community Event Permit conditions pursuant to AI II-4.-4, if applicable.
City staff shall have the discretion to request that Contractor make modifications to Project Services of the scope of services for approved Projects.
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Project Budget
An individual project budget (“Project Budget”) will be developed for each approved Project for which Contractor is selected to serve as the Production Partner. The Project Budget will include a specific payment schedule for payments from City to Contractor. The Project Budget will also include an expected payment schedule for payments from Contractor to its subcontractors.
In general, the payment schedule for any individual Project is expected to be 50% paid upon final approval of the Project Services and Project Budget, 25% upon midpoint identified within Scope of Work and 25% paid for completion of Project Services.
The total amount payable to Contractor for all approved Projects on which Contractor is selected to serve as the Production Partner will not exceed Two Hundred Fifty-Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and may not approach a fraction of that amount depending on the Project Services that are approved over the term of the Agreement.
Project Budgets for Event Projects that meet the definition of a “Community Event” shall identify City service costs and cost recovery obligations required under AI II-4-4.
For Event Projects, the Project Budget may include: (i) allocation of Event Costs; (ii) identification of ticketed or free events; (iii) Event Revenue categories; (iv) revenue-sharing percentages; and (v) any City Revenue Floor or guaranteed minimum payment.
Sample City Co-Produced Event Project Budget — Ticketed Event Event Type: City Co-Produced
Event Reach: Regional
Organizational Breadth: Limited
Approval Authority: Department Head
A. TOTAL EVENT BUDGET
Category City Contractor Total
External Cash Costs $20,000 $35,000 $55,000
In-Kind City Resources $15,000 — $15,000
Fee Waivers / Lost Revenue $10,000 — $10,000
Interdivisional Charges $5,000 — $5,000
TOTAL EVENT COSTS $50,000 $35,000 $85,000
B. EVENT REVENUES
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Ticket Sales $40,000
Sponsorships $25,000
Donations $5,000
TOTAL EVENT REVENUE $70,000
C. REVENUE SHARING
• City Revenue Floor: $20,000
• Revenue Split Above Floor: 50% City / 50% Contractor
• City Support % of Total Costs: 50% (policy compliant) D. FALLBACK — TICKET SALES CANCELED
If tickets are canceled:
• Event converts to free City Co-Produced Event
• Reduced City Revenue Floor: $10,000
• Sponsorships/Donations shared 50/50
• City cash capped; in-kind and interdivisional costs tracked per AI II-4-21 • No City obligation beyond approved, non-cancelable costs
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE
Certification for Providers of Services to the City of Santa Monica (Fiscal Year 25/26 – July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026)
TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CONTRACTORS PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN EXCESS OF $54,200
The City of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.65, Living Wage Ordinance (LWO), establishes a Minimum Wage of $22.50 per hour for certain employees of contractors providing services to the City where services exceed $54,200 or more and requires that contractors also provide the same health care and other benefits to employees’ same sex spouses and domestic partners as are provided to other employees’ spouses.
An employee covered by the LWO is any person who does not actually work as a manager, supervisor, or confidential employee, and who is not required to possess an occupational license.
The Living Wage Ordinance applies the services sought pursuant to this bid and bidders are required to prepare and return the Living Wage Certification Form. If the bidder is selected, the bidder must maintain payroll records that include, at minimum, the full name of each employee providing services under the contract, job classification and rate of pay. Bids that fail to include Certification Forms may be considered non-responsive and excluded from further consideration.
Please prepare the following certification if you are a contractor engaging in a contract for services with the City of Santa Monica in excess of $54,200.
Your signature on this certification grants the City permission to review any and all payroll books and records and any company documents pertaining to the benefits offered to employees to assure your compliance with the LWO during the term of the contract.
Please direct any questions to:
City of Santa Monica Finance Department
Attention: Living Wage Compliance Section
1685 Main Street, Mail Stop 09
Santa Monica, CA 90401
You can also contact staff regarding living wage ordinance questions by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone 310-458-8281.
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CONTRACTORS PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN EXCESS OF $54,200
MINIMUM WAGE - $22.50 per hour
Please read, complete, and sign the following:
THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE ☐ THIS CONTRACT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE ☐ If this contract is not subject to the Living Wage Ordinance requirements, please note the reason below and attach supporting documentation for exemption. For example, in order to be exempt pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, a signed collective bargaining agreement must be attached. (a) contractor is a government agency and is exempt
(b) contractor is a City grantee and is exempt
(c) contractor is a non-profit corporation and is exempt (d) contractor is an employer whose employees are covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement where the waiver is explicitly set forth in an agreement in clear and unambiguous terms
(e) contractor is a corporation providing banking services The undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself individually and on behalf of his or her business or organization, hereby certifies that he or she is fully aware of Santa Monica’s Living Wage Ordinance (LWO), and the applicability of the LWO, and the applicability of the subject contract, as determined herein. The undersigned further agrees to be bound by all terms of the LWO, as mandated in all sections of Santa Monica Municipal Code, Chapter 4.65. If, at any time during the term of the contract, the answers to the questions posed herein change so that Contractor would be subject to the LWO, Contractor will promptly notify the Director of Finance in writing. Contractor further understands and agrees that the failure to comply with the LWO, this certification, or the terms of the Contract as it applies to the LWO, shall constitute a default of the Contract, which shall be grounds for termination. City shall have the right to examine all books and records of the Contractor as they relate to compliance with the LWO.
Payroll records shall at a minimum include the full name of each employee performing labor or providing services under the contract, job classification, and rate of pay.
These statements are made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.
Printed Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Contractor: Bid Number (if applicable):
Service Description:
Bernard Kida COO 11/13/2025 Revel Republic Event Production & Marketing ✔ Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
In 2022, California’s SB1439 extended requirements under Government Code Section 84308, also known as the "Levine Act", to prohibit City “Officers” from participating in any action related to a contract, license, permit, or entitlement if such Officer received campaign contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date of a final decision, from a party or participant to the proceeding, or their agent.
Section 84308(a)(4) of the Levine Act defines an "Officer" as follows: “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. The term “Officer” is further defined 2 Cal. Code Regs. Section 18438.1, which states:
An officer of an agency includes only those persons who make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence a decision in the license, permit, or entitlement for use proceeding, or who exercise authority or budgetary control over the agency or officers who may do so, and:
(1) Serve in an elected position, including an official appointed to an elected position due to an interim vacancy or an election otherwise canceled because the official was the sole candidate for the position;
(2) Serve as a member of a board or commission;
(3) Serve as the chief executive of a state agency, or county, city or district of any kind; or
(4) Have decision making authority with respect to the proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use and is also a candidate for elected office or has been a candidate for elective office in the 12 months prior to the proceeding.
A list of Santa Monica Elected Officials and members of boards and commissions can be found at the following links. The party making this certification is responsible for determining whether a recipient of a political contribution is a City Officer prior to completing this form.
https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/
https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control
https://www.smgov.net/ /boards/.
Have you, your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any City Officer in the twelve months preceding the date of the submission of your application or proposal? ____YES ____ NO
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Answering YES does not preclude the City of Santa Monica from awarding a contract, license, permit, or entitlement or taking any subsequent action related to the item. It does, however, preclude the identified City Officer from participating in any actions related to such item.
By signing below, you certify you also agree to disclose to the City any future contributions made to Councilmembers or other City Officers by you or your agent(s) after the date of signing this disclosure form, and within 12 months following the approval, renewal, or extension of the requested contract, license, permit, or entitlement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
Signed: ____________________________ Date: ____________________ Print Name: _________________________ Title: _____________________ Company: __________________________
Additional Disclosures:
Please note this form is a public record and subject to a California Public Records Act request.
N/A N/A N/A 11/13/2025 BERNARD KIDA COO REVEL REPUBLIC
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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.
Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
ATTACHMENT H
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Packet Pg. 1500 Attachment: Attachment H - Revel Republic Contract #5247,OAKS and Levine Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
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: ____________________ FOR CITY USE ONLY:
Bid/PO/Contract # ____________________________ Permit # ___________________________ Bernard Kida COO 11/13/2025 [email protected] 1-323-252-0539 Revel Republic Bernard Kida, Hany Ghabour, Anthony Trimino Bernard Kida, Hany Ghabour, Anthony Trimino Docusign Envelope ID: 4C067B2B-5415-4BBF-9D80-04C711959F06
ATTACHMENT H
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Packet Pg. 1501 Attachment: Attachment H - Revel Republic Contract #5247,OAKS and Levine Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) City of Santa Monica Levine Act Disclosure Form
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
The Levine Act prohibits City Officers from participating in any action related to a contract, license, permit, or entitlement if such Officer received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date of a final decision, from a party or participant to the proceeding, or their agent.
Section 84308(a)(4) of the Levine Act defines an "Officer" as follows: “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. The term “Officer” is further defined 2 Cal.
Code Regs. Section 18438.1, which states:
An officer of an agency includes only those persons who make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence a decision in the license, permit, or entitlement for use proceeding, or who exercise authority or budgetary control over the agency or officers who may do so, and:
(1) Serve in an elected position, including an official appointed to an elected position due to an interim vacancy or an election otherwise canceled because the official was the sole candidate for the position;
(2) Serve as a member of a board or commission;
(3) Serve as the chief executive of a state agency, or county, city or district of any kind; or (4) Have decision making authority with respect to the proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use and is also a candidate for elected office or has been a candidate for elective office in the 12 months prior to the proceeding.
A list of Santa Monica Elected Officials and members of boards and commissions can be found at the following links. The party making this certification is responsible for determining whether a recipient of a political contribution is a City Officer prior to completing this form. https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/
https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control
https://www.smgov.net/boards/
Have you, your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City Officer in the twelve months preceding the date of the submission of your application or proposal? ____YES ____ NO
Name of Councilmember or City Officer: _________________________________ Name of Contributor: _________________________________________________ Date(s) of Contribution(s): ____________________________________________ Amount(s) ________________________________________________________ Please specify below and/or add additional sheet(s) to identify additional Councilmembers or City Officers to whom you and/or your agents made campaign contributions.
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Packet Pg. 1502 Attachment: Attachment H - Revel Republic Contract #5247,OAKS and Levine Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) City of Santa Monica Levine Act Disclosure Form
Answering YES does not preclude the City of Santa Monica from awarding a contract, license, permit, or entitlement or taking any subsequent action related to the item. It does, however, preclude the identified City Officer from participating in any actions related to such item.
By signing below, you certify you also agree to disclose to the City any future contributions made to Councilmembers or other City Officers by you or your agent(s) after the date of signing this disclosure form, and within 12 months following the approval, renewal, or extension of the requested contract, license, permit, or entitlement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIATHAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUEAND CORRECT.
Signed: ____________________________ Date: ____________________ Print Name: _________________________ Title: _____________________ Company: __________________________
Additional Disclosures:
Please note this form is a public record and subject to a California Public Records Act request.
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Packet Pg. 1503 Attachment: Attachment H - Revel Republic Contract #5247,OAKS and Levine Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE 01 CMO 1.0 Executive Administrator to the City Manager
(At-Will) 01 CMO 1.0 Assistant to the City Manager Add/Delete - - 01 CMO 1.0 Administrative Staff Assistant
(At-Will) 01 CMO 1.0 Assistant Administrative Analyst (At-Will) Add/Delete - - 01 CMO 1.0 Principal Design and Planning Manager
(Limited-term) 1 01 CMO 1.0 Principal Design and Planning Manager Removal of Limited-term - -
01 RAD 1.0 Events Manager 01 CMO 1.0 Events Manager 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Events Manager 01 CMO 1.0 Major Events Manager 2,3 Title Change - - 01 RAD 1.0 Principal Administrative Analyst 01 CMO 1.0 Principal Administrative Analyst 2 Department Transfer - -
01 RAD 1.0 Community Partnerships Manager 4 01 CMO 1.0 Community Partnerships Administrator Add/Delete - - 01 CMO 1.0 Economic Development Administrator Add 1.0 - 01 CMO 2.0 Administrative Analyst Add 2.0 -
01 CMO 1.0 Events Coordinator Add 1.0 -
01 CMO 1.0 Staff Assistant III Add 1.0 -
01 CAO 1.0 Deputy City Attorney III Add 1.0 -
01 CAO 1.0 Principal Legal Analyst 5 Add 1.0 -
01 CAO 1.0 Senior Legal Analyst-CAO Add 1.0 -
01 CDD 1.0 Permit Services Administrator 01 CDD 1.0 Business Relationship Administrator 3 Add/Delete - - 01 CDD 1.0 Code Enforcement Officer I 01 CDD 1.0 Lead Code Enforcement Officer Add/Delete - -
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
PERMANENT POSITIONS
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
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Packet Pg. 1504 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 CDD 1.0 Environmental Planner 01 CDD 1.0 Special Projects Planner 3 Add/Delete - - 01 CDD 1.0 Lead Code Enforcement Officer Add 1.0 -
01 CDD 1.0 Code Enforcement Specialist Add 1.0 -
01 CDD 1.0 Staff Assistant III Add 1.0 -
01 CDD 1.0 Customer Services Assistant Add 1.0 -
60 DOT 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst, Transit Grant 60 DOT 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst Title Change - - 01 DOT 1.0 Parking Permits Assistant Add 1.0 -
01 Finance 1.0 Payroll Administrator 01 Finance 1.0 Financial Systems/Payroll Administrator Add/Delete - - 01 Fire 2.0 Firefighter Paramedic - Prevention 01 Fire 2.0 Firefighter Paramedic Add/Delete - - 01 Fire 6.0 Ambulance Operator Delete (6.0) (2.0)
01 Fire 1.0 Firefighter Paramedic Add 1.0 -
01 HHS 1.0 Policy and Performance Analyst 01 HHS 1.0 Community Navigator 2,3 Add/Delete - - 01 HHS 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst 01 HHS 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst - Housing 2,3 Add/Delete - - 12 HHS 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst - Housing Authority 12 HHS 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst - Housing 3 Title Change - - 01 HHS 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst - Housing 3 Add 1.0 - 01 HHS 1.0 Assistant Administrative Analyst Add 1.0 -
01 HHS 1.0 Data Analyst Add 1.0 -
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Packet Pg. 1505 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 HR 1.0 Human Resources Analyst Add 1.0 -
01 HR 1.0 Human Resources Technician Add 1.0 -
01 Library 0.5 Library Assistant II 01 Library 1.0 Library Assistant III Add/Delete 0.5 - 01 Library 1.0 Library Program Specialist-LS Add 1.0 -
01 CMO 1.0 Administrative Staff Assistant 01 Police 1.0 Administrative Staff Assistant 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Chief Resilience Officer 01 Police 1.0 Chief Resilience Officer 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Emergency Services Administrator 01 Police 1.0 Emergency Services Administrator 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Computer Aided Dispatch Administrator 01 Police 1.0 Computer Aided Dispatch Administrator 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Public Safety Dispatch Administrator 01 Police 1.0 Public Safety Dispatch Administrator 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 5.0 Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor 01 Police 5.0 Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 23.0 Public Safety Dispatcher 01 Police 23.0 Public Safety Dispatcher 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Staff Assistant III 01 Police 1.0 Staff Assistant III 2 Department Transfer - -
01 Police 1.0 Police Records Technician 01 Police 1.0 Lead Police Records Technician Add/Delete - - 01 Police 0.5 Traffic Services Officer 01 Police 1.0 Traffic Services Officer Increase FTE 0.5 - 01 Police 1.0 Police Captain Add 1.0 -
01 Police 1.0 Public Services Administrator Add 1.0 -
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Packet Pg. 1506 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 Police 2.0 Animal Care Attendant Add 2.0 -
01 Police 2.0 Lead Public Safety Dispatcher 3 Add 2.0 - 01 PW 2.0 Public Landscape Administrator 01 PW 2.0 Public Works Maintenance Administrator 3 Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 Facilities Services Administrator 01 PW 1.0 Public Works Maintenance Administrator 3 Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 Custodial Services Administrator 01 PW 1.0 Public Works Maintenance Administrator 3 Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 Senior Park Planner 01 PW 1.0 Principal Design and Planning Manager Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 Custodian II 01 PW 1.0 Custodial Supervisor Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 Senior Civil Engineer 01 PW 1.0 Principal Civil Engineer Add/Delete - - 01 PW 1.0 CIP Project Manager (Limited-term) 1 01 PW 1.0 CIP Project Manager 2 Removal of Limited-term - -
01 DOT 1.0 Permit Specialist 01 PW 1.0 Permit Specialist 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 City Traffic Engineer 01 PW 1.0 City Traffic Engineer 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Mobility Manager 01 PW 1.0 Mobility Manager 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Principal Traffic Engineer 01 PW 1.0 Principal Traffic Engineer 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Principal Transportation Planner 01 PW 2.0 Principal Transportation Planner 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst 01 PW 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Senior Transportation Planner 01 PW 2.0 Senior Transportation Planner 2 Department Transfer - -
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Packet Pg. 1507 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 DOT 1.0 Senior Transportation Planner-Bicycle Program 01 PW 1.0 Senior Transportation Planner-Bicycle Program 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Staff Assistant III 01 PW 1.0 Staff Assistant III 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Traffic Engineer 01 PW 2.0 Traffic Engineer 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Transportation Demand Program Manager 01 PW 1.0 Principal Transportation Planner Department
Transfer / Title
Change
- -
01 DOT 1.0 Transportation Management Coordinator 01 PW 1.0 Transportation Management Coordinator 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Transportation Management Specialist 01 PW 2.0 Transportation Planning Assistant Department
Transfer / Title
Change
- -
01 DOT 2.0 Transportation Planning Assistant 01 PW 2.0 Transportation Planning Assistant 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Transportation Planning Associate 01 PW 2.0 Transportation Planning Associate 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 0.8 Transportation Planning Technician 01 PW 1.0 Transportation Planning Technician Department
Transfer / FTE
Increase
0.3 -
01 DOT 1.0 Lead Traffic Signal Technician 01 PW 1.0 Lead Traffic Signal Technician 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Lead Traffic Signs and Markings Technician 01 PW 1.0 Lead Traffic Signs and Markings Technician 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 1.0 Traffic Operations Supervisor 01 PW 1.0 Traffic Operations Supervisor 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 2.0 Traffic Signal Technician 01 PW 2.0 Traffic Signal Technician 2 Department Transfer - -
01 DOT 3.0 Traffic Signs and Markings Technician 01 PW 3.0 Traffic Signs and Markings Technician 2 Department Transfer - -
01 CMO 1.0 Customer Service Supervisor (At-Will) 01 PW 1.0 Customer Service Supervisor 2 Department
Transfer / Title
Change
- -
01 CMO 1.0 Lead Customer Services Assistant (At-Will) 01 PW 1.0 Lead Customer Services Assistant 2 Department
Transfer / Title
Change
- -
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Packet Pg. 1508 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 CMO 3.0 Customer Services Assistant (At-Will) 01 PW 3.0 Customer Services Assistant 2 Department
Transfer / Title
Change
- -
01 PW 1.0 Chief Administrative Officer 3 Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Community Engagement and Customer
Experience Manager Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Architectural Associate Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Building Systems Technician Crew Leader 3 Add 1.0 - 01 PW 1.0 Building Systems Technician Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Civil Engineering Associate Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Permit Specialist Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Senior Public Works Inspector Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Senior Administrative Analyst Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Staff Assistant III Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Downtown Maintenance Manager 3 Add 1.0 -
01 PW 1.0 Promenade Maintenance Supervisor Add 1.0 -
57 PW 1.0 Airport Operations Analyst 57 PW 1.0 Airport Operations Administrator Add/Delete - - 57 PW 1.0 Property Management Specialist Add 1.0 -
70 PW 1.0 Staff Assistant III Add 1.0 -
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Packet Pg. 1509 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGES
ATTACHMENT I
FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE
ADD NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2026-27
DELETE
REASON
NET FTE
CHANGE
FY 2025-26
01 RAD 1.0 Recreation and Arts Administrator Add 1.0 -
01 RAD 1.0 Community Recreation Systems Coordinator Add 1.0 -
TEMPORARY (AS-NEEDED) POSITIONS
01 Fire 6.0 Ambulance Operator 2,5 Add 6.0 2.0
01 Police 2.6 Crossing Guard Add 2.6 -
01 Police 1.9 Real-Time Crime Center Specialist (As Needed) 3 Add 1.9 - 2 No impact to the General Fund.
3 Subject to Personnel Board approval.
5 Cost of the position change will be partially offset by the reallocation of budgeted funds within department budget. 4 The staffing change will become effective in August 2026. 1 Limited-term expiring December 31, 2028.
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Packet Pg. 1510 Attachment: Attachment I - Personnel Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
ATTACHMENT J
Fund Department FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Description
City Attorney (CAO) 93,438 600,460 Staffing enhancements increasing capacity to: engage in consumer protection investigations; respond to requests for public records; and defend the City in complex litigation matters (changes partially funded by BBB Fund).
City Manager (CMO) 247,767 839,818 Staffing enhancements to support enhanced focus on economic development activities and strengthen City's major events capacity.
Community Development
(CDD)
226,741 548,900 Staffing and program enhancements to support permitting improvements and to streamline code enforcement operations.
Finance - 34,552 Staffing enhancement to support payroll operations.
Fire 159,501 430,998 Staffing enhancements to fully operationalize 7-day a week service for APU program.
Housing & Human Services
(HHS)
68,754 444,700 Staffing enhancements to implement the rent registry program.
Human Resources 43,648 432,508 Staffing enhancements and software funding to enhance citywide training and employee engagement program.
Library 66,037 167,914 Staffing enhancements to facilitate expanding services at all branch libraries to a minimum of 4-days per week of in-person service.
Police 335,612 1,503,846 Staffing and program enhancements associated with the Real Time Crime Center, increased dispatch activity, deployment of public safety officers across the City, crossing guard services and animal shelter operations.
Public Works (PW) 575,654 2,858,338 Comprehensive department restructuring to align like-minded services and create operational efficiencies.
Recreation & Arts (RAD) 54,065 349,663 Staffing enhancements to support community event programming and online program registration efforts.
Transportation (DOT) - 105,650 Staffing enhancement in support of proposed parking validation programs.
Non-Departmental (28,878) (164,710) Transfers to reimburse the General Fund by the BBB and Special Revenue Source Funds for staffing costs in CAO and CMO.
Various Departments 425,591 2,076,257 Personnel and labor agreement adjustments (equity, compaction, and other fringe benefits) for 1109, CUE, EPP, IBT, POA, and STA Bargaining Units.
Capital 1,175,932 2,598,145 Funding for vehicle purchases for CDD, Police, and PW, as well as funding for workspace optimization expenses related to remote work program modifications.
3,443,862 12,827,039
General Establish Reserve (B) - 3,000,000 Economic Recovery Reserve General Expenditure Offsets (C) 3,443,862 15,840,405 Use of prior-year savings + new revenues + reallocation of project funding.
- 13,366 (D) = (C) minus (B) minus (A)
General
Total General Fund Expenditures (A)
Net impact to General Fund (D)
Economic Reserve and Expenditure Offsets
Tables A and B detail the General Fund expenditure budget changes for each department and adjustments to funding sources (revenues).
GENERAL FUND
TABLE A: Expenditure Changes related to the Santa Monica Realignment Game Plan
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ATTACHMENT J
Fund Department FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Description
CMO - 1,781,250 Increased revenue due to timing/completion of large digital format displays
(790,844) (345,455) Projected revenue loss associated with the delayed implementation of Downtown Parking Rates
701,400 1,568,700 Increased Convenience Fees Revenue
Non-Departmental (79,084) (34,545) Estimated revenue loss in Parking Facility Tax associated with the delayed implementation of Downtown Parking Rates
(168,528) 2,969,950
Fund Department(s) FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Description
From RAD to CMO - -
From CMO to Police - -
From CMO to PW - -
From DOT to PW - -
Airport PW 2,782 8,095
Beach PW 1,697 3,633
Big Blue Bus DOT 27,017 31,062
Cemetery PW 473 -
Pier PW 17 -
Resource Recovery &
Recycling
PW 55,551 -
Vehicle Management PW 4,315 4,131
Wastewater PW 1,873 -
Water PW 13,139 -
Airport PW 43,492 158,105 Comprehensive department restructuring to align like-minded services and create operational efficiencies.
Big Blue Bus Non-Departmental 23,899 154,597 Reimbursement to the General Fund for costs associated with staffing changes in the CAO.
Community
Development Block
Grant
Capital 15,000 - Allocation of available federal CDBG funding for approved 19th Street Open Space Capital Project
CMO 250,000 500,000 Appropriate grant funds from Metro for the 2026 Downtown World Cup Activation and for the 2028 Olympics to maximize the economic benefits of these events.
Pier PW 740 4,515 Comprehensive department restructuring to align like-minded services and create operational efficiencies.
Non-Departmental 4,979 10,113 Reimbursement to the General Fund for costs associated with staffing changes in CMO.
Stormwater
Management
Non-Departmental (10,000) (10,000)
Water Non-Departmental 10,000 10,000
Non-Departmental 80,282 148,957
Capital 577,787 -
1,103,043 1,023,208
Special Revenue
Source
Correction for budgeted transfer from the Water Fund to the Stormwater Fund for the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Recycled Water Rebate Program.
General,
Miscellaneous Grants,
& Special Revenue
Source
Vehicle Management Funding for the purchase of new vehicles and associated maintenance and future replacement costs for CDD, Police and PW, funded through reimbursements from the General
Fund.
All Other Expenditure Transactions
Net zero changes between departments related to
reorganizations to align like-minded services and create operational efficiencies.
Personnel and labor agreement adjustments (equity,
compaction, and other fringe benefits) for 1109, CUE, EPP, IBT, POA, and STA Bargaining Units.
Miscellaneous Grants
TABLE C: Expenditures
TABLE B: Revenue Changes related to the Santa Monica Realignment Game Plan General
Transportation (DOT)
GENERAL FUND (continued)
Tables C and D detail Other Budget Clean-Up Transactions, including net-zero items between Funds and Departments and transactions required to implement Realignment Plan changes. Note that transactions with a financial impact are all in the Other Non-General Funds.
Net Zero and Other Non-General Fund Transactions
Total General Fund Funding Sources
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ATTACHMENT J
Fund Department(s) FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Description
From DOT to PW - -
From RAD to CMO - -
1,174,713 2,349,426 Beach Fund revenues associated with Parking Rate Restructuring Strategies presented to Council in August 2025 95,000 227,000 Increased Convenience Fees Revenue
CMO 250,000 500,000 Revenue associated with grant funds from Metro for the 2026 Downtown World Cup Activation and for the 2028 Olympics.
Pier DOT 3,600 4,300 Increased Convenience Fees Revenue 577,787 - Reimbursement from the General Fund for CDD, Police and PW for vehicle purchases.
152,856 152,856 Annual contribution from the General Fund for future replacement of new vehicles.
All Other Revenue Transactions 2,253,956 3,233,582
Net Zero and Other Non-General Fund Transactions (continued) TABLE D: Revenues
General, Beach,
Miscellaneous Grants,
& Special Revenue
Source
Net zero changes between departments related to
reorganizations to align like-minded services and create operational efficiencies.
Beach RAD
Miscellaneous Grants
Vehicle Management PW
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Packet Pg. 1513 Attachment: Attachment J - Budget Changes (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
ATTACHMENT K
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER ________(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ABOLISHING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR, CHIEF
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM SPECIALIST,
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR (AT-WILL), CUSTOMER SERVICES
ASSISTANT (AT-WILL), DISPATCHER, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY
INSPECTION SPECIALIST, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO THE CITY
MANAGER, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO THE CITY MANAGER (AT-WILL),
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES FISCAL
TECHNICIAN, LEAD CUSTOMER SERVICES ASSISTANT (AT-WILL), PAINTER
CREW LEADER, PIER AND BEACH ADMINISTRATOR, RECYCLING
COORDINATOR, RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING SAFETY AND
TRAINING COORDINATOR, SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER I, SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER II, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER –
EQUITY AND COMMUNICATIONS (AT-WILL), STREET AND FLEET SERVICES
MANAGER, SUSTAINABLE OUTREACH COORDINATOR, AND UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES LOCATOR FROM THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, AND ESTABLISHING
NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING SALARY RATES FOR THE FOLLOWING NEW OR EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS:
BEACH MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, BUILDING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN CREW
LEADER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS AND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR, COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS ADMINISTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES/CITY LIBRARIAN, DIRECTOR OF RECORDS
AND ELECTION SERVICES (CITY CLERK), DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND
ARTS, DOWNTOWN MAINTENANCE MANAGER, EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES (EMS) COORDINATOR, FACILITIES SUPERVISOR, FLEET
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, LEAD PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, MAJOR
EVENTS MANAGER, MOTOR COACH CLEANER SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR, REAL-TIME CRIME CENTER SPECIALIST (AS
NEEDED), RECREATION AND ARTS ADMINISTRATOR, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST – HOUSING, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP ADMINISTRATOR, SPECIAL
PROJECTS PLANNER, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, TRANSIT
MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following salary levels are hereby established, effective April 5, 2026, for the indicated classifications:
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ATTACHMENT K
Classification Salary Reason
Building Systems Technician
Crew Leader*
$8,839/monthly; Step 5 New Classification
Chief Administrative Officer* $17,779/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Chief Communications and
Public Affairs Officer
$21,563/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment
Community Navigator* $9,020/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Community Partnerships Administrator $12,843/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Director of Community Development $26,307/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment Director of Library Services/City
Librarian
$21,563/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment
Director of Records and Election
Services (City Clerk)
$21,980/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment
Director of Recreation and Arts $21,563/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment Downtown Maintenance Manager* $16,989/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Coordinator
$12,697/monthly; Step 5 Equity Adjustment
Lead Public Safety Dispatcher* $8,664/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Major Events Manager* $15,621/monthly; Step 5 New Classification Public Works Maintenance
Administrator*
$13,247/monthly; Step 5 New Classification
Real-Time Crime Center Specialist (As
Needed)
$40.24/hourly; Step 1 New classification
Recreation and Arts Administrator $11,998/monthly; Step 5 New classification Senior Administrative Analyst –
Housing*
$10,907/monthly; Step 5 Title Change
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ATTACHMENT K
Business Relationship Administrator* $14,457/monthly; Step 5 New classification Special Projects Planner* $14,202/monthly; Step 5 New classification * Subject to the approval of the Personnel Board
SECTION 2. The following salary levels are hereby established, effective January 25, 2026, for the indicated classifications:
Classification Salary Reason
Beach Maintenance Supervisor $9,107/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
Facilities Supervisor $10,569/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor $10,844/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
Motor Coach Cleaner Supervisor $6,577/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
Traffic Operations Supervisor $10,382/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
Transit Mechanic Supervisor $10,844/monthly; Step 5 Compaction Adjustment
SECTION 3. The following classifications are hereby abolished, effective April 5, 2026:
Classification Salary Reason
Benefits Administrator $12,001/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Chief Communications Officer $18,348/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Community Garden Program Specialist $5,496/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Customer Service Supervisor (At-Will) $8,758/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
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ATTACHMENT K
Customer Services Assistant (At-Will) $6,036/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Dispatcher $6,398/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Environmental and Safety Inspection
Specialist
$9,013/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Executive Administrator to the City
Manager
$11,453/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Executive Administrator to the City
Manager (At-Will)
$11,453/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Facilities Maintenance Manager $15,611/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Human Resources Fiscal Technician $6,883/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Lead Customer Services Assistant (AtWill)$6,490/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Painter Crew Leader $7,874/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Pier and Beach Administrator $12,843/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Recycling Coordinator $9,334/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Safety and Training Coordinator
$8,699/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Sewer Maintenance Worker I $5,972/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Sewer Maintenance Worker II $6,461/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Special Assistant to the City Manager –
Equity and Communications (At-Will)
$12,229/monthly; Step 5 Unused
Classification
Street and Fleet Services Manager $15,611/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Sustainable Outreach Coordinator $9,334/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
Underground Utilities Locator $7,625/monthly; Step 5 Unused Classification
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Packet Pg. 1517 Attachment: Attachment K - Salary Resolution (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
ATTACHMENT K
SECTION 3. 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
City Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1518 Attachment: Attachment K - Salary Resolution (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ACCEPTING THE
TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE SANTA MONICA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1109 IAFF AND SANTA MONICA
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND REVISE THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN AND
THE CONFIDENTIAL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES PAY PLAN
WHEREAS, authorized representatives of the City administration and the Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (Local 1109), and the Santa Monica Police Officers Association (POA), have met and conferred in accordance with the Meyers-Millias Brown Act (“MMBA”), codified at Government Code Section 3500 et seq., and have reached agreement on terms and conditions of employment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 3505.1, on March 24, 2026, the tentative agreements reached between authorized representatives of the City administration and Local 1109 and POA, and a revised Executive Pay Plan and revised Confidential Unrepresented Employees Pay Plan, were presented to the City Council of the City of Santa Monica for consideration; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 3505.1 requires preparation of a written Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the employee organization if a tentative agreement is reached and adopted by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Side Letters of Agreement is to promote and provide harmonious relations, cooperation, and understanding between the City and Local 1109 and the POA.
ATTACHMENT L
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Packet Pg. 1519 Attachment: Attachment L - Resolution Accepting Tentative Agreements (1109, POA, EPP, CUE) (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica hereby accepts and approves the tentative agreement that has been reached between authorized representatives of the City administration and the Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF (Local 1109) and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Side Letter of Agreement with Local 1109, that provides represented employees with an additional 2% cost of living adjustment.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica hereby accepts and approves the tentative agreement that has been reached between authorized representatives of the City administration and Santa Monica Police Officers Association (POA) and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Side Letter of Agreement with the POA, that provides represented employees with medical insurance coverage fully paid for by the City.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a revised Executive Pay Plan (FY2025-30) to include longevity pay and a revision to the existing educative incentive in order to maintain appropriate internal alignment between the total compensation of EPP participants and their subordinate employees.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a revised Confidential Unrepresented Employees Pay Plan (FY2025-30) to increase the confidentiality premium in order to maintain a competitive compensation structure with other local public agencies.
ATTACHMENT L
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Packet Pg. 1520 Attachment: Attachment L - Resolution Accepting Tentative Agreements (1109, POA, EPP, CUE) (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 3 SECTION 5. 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
ATTACHMENT L
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Packet Pg. 1521 Attachment: Attachment L - Resolution Accepting Tentative Agreements (1109, POA, EPP, CUE) (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE
SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTIONAL RULES
WHEREAS, Article XI of the Charter of the City of Santa Monica (City Charter), contains the establishing and enabling provisions of the Civil Service for City employees and Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 comprises the City’s Manual of Civil Service Rules and Regulations (Civil Service Rules); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2664 (CCS), for the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election, the City Council placed before the voters Ballot Measure AB to remove from the City Charter the appointment and promotional rules contained in sections 1107 and 1108 and instead merge them with the existing Civil Service provisions in the Santa Monica Municipal Code that implement said rules, in order for the City to facilitate future amendments to the Civil Service Rules regarding hiring and promotional processes; and
WHEREAS, Measure AB was passed by the voters to amend City Charter section 1107 and repeal section 1108; and
WHEREAS, the amendments contained in this Ordinance are not intended to, and do not, alter terms and conditions of City employment; instead, these amendments: (1) are intended to follow through on the City’s intent upon passage of Measure AB to merge the appointment and promotional rules from the City Charter into the existing Civil Service provisions that implement said rules; (2) maintain the status quo relative to the City’s
ATTACHMENT M
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Packet Pg. 1522 Attachment: Attachment M - Ordinance to Amend Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 current hiring and promotional processes; and (3) remove outdated references in the Civil Service Rules to repealed City Charter section 1108;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.04.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appointments or promotions to permanent positions in
the Classified Service shall be determined by competitive examination. Any exceptions must be authorized by the
Personnel Board, upon recommendation of the Director of Human Resources and the department head who is the
appointing authority for the permanent position. Competitive examinations will include the consideration and rating of any or all of the following factors: education, experience, knowledge, skill, special aptitude, general adaptability, physical or psychological fitness as provided by applicable law, and such other qualifications as are considered
necessary by the Human Resources Director for satisfactory performance. Examinations shall be administered fairly to all invited applicants who participate in the examination. The identity of applicants shall be protected when scoring written examinations. Promotional examinations shall be limited to non-probationary employees with permanent Civil Service
ATTACHMENT M
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Packet Pg. 1523 Attachment: Attachment M - Ordinance to Amend Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 3 status who have the required experience and meet the
qualifications for the position. Promotions shall be on the basis of ascertained merit, credit, and seniority in service and examination, in accordance with section 2.04.240.
Applicants may be tested together or separately.
Examinations may consist of written tests, performance
tests, evaluation of qualifications, or oral tests, or any combination of these.
Credit shall be allowed for seniority as set forth in an administrative instruction.
SECTION 2. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.04.140 is hereby amended to read as follows:
All appointments to a cClassified civil sService
position must be made from one of the lists of eligible applicants described in Section 1108 of the City Charter below.
An examination shall be held as soon as feasible to
establish an eligibility list when there is no re-employment list, transfer list, promotional list, or open competitive eligible list available with which to fill a vacant position. Eligibility lists shall be used by the Human Resources Director to fill vacant positions in the following order:
ATTACHMENT M
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Packet Pg. 1524 Attachment: Attachment M - Ordinance to Amend Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 4 (a) Re-employment list;
(b) Transfer list;
(c) Promotional list;
(d) Open competitive list.
The names of the three highest ranking eligibles shall
be certified to the department head for the selection from a transfer list or a promotional list. The names of the eligibles in the top three bands shall be certified to the department head from an open competitive list. Only the highest ranking name shall be certified from a re-employment list. No
candidate may be certified more than three times for any one Classified Service position.
SECTION 3. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.04.180 is hereby amended to read as follows:
When an eligible list for a particular classification is not available, or to otherwise meet the needs of public business, the appointing authority may make a temporary appointment for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty 180 calendar days pursuant to Charter Section 1108, or nine hundred sixty 960 hours per fiscal year consistent with applicable State law, subject to the approval of the Human
ATTACHMENT M
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Packet Pg. 1525 Attachment: Attachment M - Ordinance to Amend Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 5 Resources Director and the City Manager and in accordance with rules adopted by the Personnel Board.
SECTION 4. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.04.250 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The appointing authority shall use an open
competitive list to fill a vacancy when it cannot be filled by using a reemployment or promotional list. If less than three bands are on an open competitive list, the appointing
authority may request the establishment of a new eligible list.
SECTION 5. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official
ATTACHMENT M
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
The Levine Act prohibits City Officers from participating in any action related to a contract, license, permit, or entitlement if such Officer received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date of a final decision, from a party or participant to the proceeding, or their agent.
Section 84308(a)(4) of the Levine Act defines an "Officer" as follows: “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. The term “Officer” is further defined 2 Cal.
Code Regs. Section 18438.1, which states:
An officer of an agency includes only those persons who make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence a decision in the license, permit, or entitlement for use proceeding, or who exercise authority or budgetary control over the agency or officers who may do so, and:
(1) Serve in an elected position, including an official appointed to an elected position due to an interim vacancy or an election otherwise canceled because the official was the sole candidate for the position;
(2) Serve as a member of a board or commission;
(3) Serve as the chief executive of a state agency, or county, city or district of any kind; or (4) Have decision making authority with respect to the proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use and is also a candidate for elected office or has been a candidate for elective office in the 12 months prior to the proceeding.
A list of Santa Monica Elected Officials and members of boards and commissions can be found at the following links. The party making this certification is responsible for determining whether a recipient of a political contribution is a City Officer prior to completing this form. https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/
https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control
https://www.smgov.net/boards/
Have you, your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City Officer in the twelve months preceding the date of the submission of your application or proposal? ____YES ____ NO
Name of Councilmember or City Officer: _________________________________ Name of Contributor: _________________________________________________ Date(s) of Contribution(s): ____________________________________________ Amount(s) ________________________________________________________ Please specify below and/or add additional sheet(s) to identify additional Councilmembers or City Officers to whom you and/or your agents made campaign contributions.
Attachment N
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Packet Pg. 1528 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Answering YES does not preclude the City of Santa Monica from awarding a contract, license, permit, or entitlement or taking any subsequent action related to the item. It does, however, preclude the identified City Officer from participating in any actions related to such item.
By signing below, you certify you also agree to disclose to the City any future contributions made to Councilmembers or other City Officers by you or your agent(s) after the date of signing this disclosure form, and within 12 months following the approval, renewal, or extension of the requested contract, license, permit, or entitlement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIATHAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUEAND CORRECT.
Signed: ____________________________ Date: ____________________ Print Name: _________________________ Title: _____________________ Company: __________________________
Additional Disclosures:
Please note this form is a public record and subject to a California Public Records Act request.
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Packet Pg. 1529 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) TO: Public
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
RE: Levine Act Disclosure Form
The Levine Act (Government Code 84308) is a California law aimed at preventing “pay to play” practices by prohibiting parties, participants, and their agents in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement from contributing more than $500 to an officer of the City during a 12-month period. The prohibition applies to any 12-month period while the proceeding is pending and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered in the proceeding.
State law requires a party to a proceeding to disclose any contributions exceeding an aggregate $500 that the party and their agents have made to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months. The Disclosure Form is intended to assist City officials with recognizing when they have an obligation to disclose and recuse themselves, and to aid parties with their disclosure obligations.
1. To what sort of proceedings is the disclosure form applicable? The Levine Act applies to all discretionary entitlements and contracts, with the exception of labor contracts, personal employment contracts, and contracts that must be awarded to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. It does not apply to ministerial approvals.
For instance, the Levine Act applies to the following:
• Building and development permits
• Conditional use permits
• Contracts generally (unless an exception applies):
o Real property contracts for purchase, sale, lease
o Contract amendments
o Settlement agreements
o Contracts for goods, services, professional services that are not awarded pursuant to a competitive process
• Public street abandonments
• Private development plans
• Professional license revocations
• Rezoning of specific real estate parcels
• Event permits
• Rulemaking procedures affecting a particular industry where only a small number of businesses are affected
• Special district formation proceedings involving the creation of a special use or benefit to the person in the district
• Tentative subdivision and parcel maps
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SANTA MONICA CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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Packet Pg. 1530 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) • Zoning variances
• Vacation of a public easement across private property • Pre-applications, such as for General Plan Amendment, considered by the legislative body prior to filing of formal application
• Contracts entered under the City Manager’s Authority
• Closed session items that may result in a contract/settlement agreement approved by Council (real estate or litigation)
It does not apply to:
• Contracts under $50,000
• Contracts where no party receives financial compensation • Contracts between two or more public agencies
• Competitively bid contracts that are required by law, agency policy, or agency rule to be awarded pursuant to a competitive process
• Purely ministerial decisions
• General policy decisions or rules where the interests affected are many and diverse
• Ordinances and resolutions (except items like development agreements adopted by ordinance)
• Ballot measures
• Departmental policies
• Council rules
• Labor contracts and project labor agreements
• Personal employment contracts
• 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 Attachment N
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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 Attachment N
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Packet Pg. 1532 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
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 theofficial 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 SantaMonica.
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, theCity compiles and maintains certain information. That information includes the name of any personorpersons whois seeking a “publicbenefit.” If the“public benefit” is sought by an entity, ratherthan an individual person, the information includes the nameof everyperson 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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Packet Pg. 1533 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update)
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-monthperiod;
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 inany 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:
Permit #
FOR CITY USE ONLY:
Bid/PO/Contract #
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Packet Pg. 1534 Attachment: Attachment N - Segal Co. Levine and Oaks Initiative Forms (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) March 19, 2026
City of Santa Monica
City Manager’s Office
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
On behalf of Film Santa Monica, I am pleased to provide our support for the proposed waiver of the City’s portion of film application fees as outlined in the March 24 Realignment update.
This initiative represents a meaningful and strategic step toward strengthening Santa Monica’s brand and competitiveness as a premier and full-service filming destination. As production activity across the region becomes increasingly mobile and cost-sensitive, jurisdictions that proactively reduce barriers and offer targeted incentives are best positioned to attract and retain film and television projects.
The proposed fee waiver aligns directly with the incentive framework developed by Film Santa Monica, which emphasizes accessibility, high touch services, efficiency, and cost competitiveness. Comparable jurisdictions throughout California and beyond are actively implementing similar measures to incentivize production, and this action ensures that Santa Monica remains competitive within that landscape.
Beyond the immediate financial relief to productions, this policy will serve as a catalyst for broader economic impact supporting local businesses, generating hotel stays, increasing restaurant and retail activity, and reinforcing Santa Monica’s role as a film-friendly city.
Film Santa Monica is committed to our mutual goals and working in close partnership with City staff to maximize the effectiveness of this initiative. We believe this proposal sends a clear and compelling message to the industry: Santa Monica is open for business and ready to welcome production to our community.
We appreciate your leadership in advancing this effort and recommend its approval.
Evan Edwards Misti Kerns
Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer
Film Santa Monica Film Santa Monica
Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1535 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Debbie Lee <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 7:12 PM
Subject: Agenda Item 11C: DTSM Entertainment Zone Expansion Support Letter Attachments: DTSM EZ Expansion Support Letter 3.23.26.pdf
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, and Honorable Council Members, As Council considers the expansion of the Entertainment Zone (EZ) in Downtown Santa Monica, the Board of Directors of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) respectfully requests that the City Council support the proposed expanded boundaries, while ensuring that the operations and programming for such expansion remains at the full discretion of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. The Board voted to support expansion of the program and recognizes the EZ’s potential to further strengthen Downtown Santa Monica’s economic recovery efforts.
DTSM’s support is informed by performance data from the limited pilot phase on Third Street Promenade. Over the past six months, we’ve gained operational experience on how to encourage participation, while maintaining a safe and carefully managed environment. Early data indicates that the EZ, when actively monitored, is a viable program which is reflected in the public safety data provided by the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and our Legion private security team.
DTSM, Inc. will continue to work closely with the SMPD to monitor activity levels, evaluate trends, and prioritize safety. Maintaining strong coordination with law enforcement remains central to the program’s continued success.
Initial stakeholder feedback further supports the program’s potential. Thus far, businesses, residents, and visitors have responded positively. Food and beverage operators reported meaningful economic benefit. Still, due to the newness of the program, retail impacts have been mixed and limited in scope.
Most concerns raised centered on customer understanding of program rules rather than operational ones, indicating that clearer and more frequent marketing can strengthen the program.
The pilot EZ has been particularly effective as a tool to support organized Promenade activations.
During key events, results were significant. Oktoberfest doubled foot traffic on comparable dates, and the Dodgers World Series watch parties tripled attendance on event nights. These outcomes demonstrate that the EZ can serve as a flexible economic driver when strategically deployed.
At the same time, six months of data represents an initial phase, not a final evaluation. Continued operational refinement, business participation growth, rule clarity, staffing coordination, cost management, and ongoing collaboration with public safety partners will be essential to ensure the program delivers maximum yield and sustained return on investment. Additional time paired with careful management will allow DTSM, Inc. to evaluate how best to activate the EZ on both event and non-event days. With major global events approaching, including FIFA and the Olympic Games, Santa Monica has a rare opportunity to showcase itself on an international stage. Thoughtful expansion of the EZ will allow us to capitalize on these special moments and position Downtown as a vibrant and well-organized destination.
While the ordinance expansion allows for more business participation, the implementation should remain discretionary to DTSM, Inc. Expansion carries direct financial costs, operational management Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1536 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 responsibilities, safety oversight obligations, and liability considerations. In FY 2025/26, DTSM, Inc. budgeted over $200,000 to deploy Ambassador and Safety personnel, procure wristbands and signage, and promote the pilot EZ activations on Third Street Promenade. If the City expands the program to encompass the Downtown core, DTSM, Inc. must retain the authority to determine when and how the expanded district is activated to ensure the program is deployed responsibly and safely, while meeting clear success markers.
DTSM, Inc. is committed to working alongside City staff to evaluate participation levels, staffing capacity, security needs, insurance exposure, signage clarity, and overall program costs before deploying boundary adjustments. We foresee that any activation within new boundaries would need to occur incrementally, in coordination with the City, and only when DTSM, Inc. determines that appropriate operational safeguards and funding mechanisms are in place.
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. looks forward to working collaboratively with the City to responsibly evolve the Downtown Entertainment Zone in support of our community’s continued recovery and long-term success.
In partnership,
Debbie Lee
CEO
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
1351 Third Street Promenade, Suite 201
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-8355 ext. 402
[email protected]
www.DowntownSM.com
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Packet Pg. 1537 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) March 23, 2026
Santa Monica City Council
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RE: March 24, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda Item 11C
DTSM Entertainment Zone Expansion Support Letter
Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, and Honorable Council Members, As Council considers the expansion of the Entertainment Zone (EZ) in Downtown Santa Monica, the Board of Directors of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) respectfully requests that the City Council support the proposed expanded boundaries, while ensuring that the operations and programming for such expansion remains at the full discretion of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. The Board voted to support expansion of the program and recognizes the EZ’s potential to further strengthen Downtown Santa Monica’s economic recovery efforts.
DTSM’s support is informed by performance data from the limited pilot phase on Third Street Promenade. Over the past six months, we’ve gained operational experience on how to encourage participation, while maintaining a safe and carefully managed environment. Early data indicates that the EZ, when actively monitored, is a viable program which is reflected in the public safety data provided by the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and our Legion private security team. DTSM, Inc. will continue to work closely with the SMPD to monitor activity levels, evaluate trends, and prioritize safety. Maintaining strong coordination with law enforcement remains central to the program’s continued success.
Initial stakeholder feedback further supports the program’s potential. Thus far, businesses, residents, and visitors have responded positively. Food and beverage operators reported meaningful economic benefit. Still, due to the newness of the program, retail impacts have been mixed and limited in scope. Most concerns raised centered on customer understanding of program rules rather than operational ones, indicating that clearer and more frequent marketing can strengthen the program.
The pilot EZ has been particularly effective as a tool to support organized Promenade activations. During key events, results were significant. Oktoberfest doubled foot traffic on comparable dates, and the Dodgers World Series watch parties tripled attendance on event nights. These outcomes demonstrate that the EZ can serve as a flexible economic driver when strategically deployed.
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Packet Pg. 1538 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) At the same time, six months of data represents an initial phase, not a final evaluation.
Continued operational refinement, business participation growth, rule clarity, staffing coordination, cost management, and ongoing collaboration with public safety partners will be essential to ensure the program delivers maximum yield and sustained return on investment.
Additional time paired with careful management will allow DTSM, Inc. to evaluate how best to activate the EZ on both event and non-event days. With major global events approaching, including FIFA and the Olympic Games, Santa Monica has a rare opportunity to showcase itself on an international stage. Thoughtful expansion of the EZ will allow us to capitalize on these special moments and position Downtown as a vibrant and well-organized destination.
While the ordinance expansion allows for more business participation, the implementation should remain discretionary to DTSM, Inc. Expansion carries direct financial costs, operational management responsibilities, safety oversight obligations, and liability considerations. In FY 2025/26, DTSM, Inc. budgeted over $200,000 to deploy Ambassador and Safety personnel, procure wristbands and signage, and promote the pilot EZ activations on Third Street Promenade. If the City expands the program to encompass the Downtown core, DTSM, Inc. must retain the authority to determine when and how the expanded district is activated to ensure the program is deployed responsibly and safely, while meeting clear success markers.
DTSM, Inc. is committed to working alongside City staff to evaluate participation levels, staffing capacity, security needs, insurance exposure, signage clarity, and overall program costs before deploying boundary adjustments. We foresee that any activation within new boundaries would need to occur incrementally, in coordination with the City, and only when DTSM, Inc. determines that appropriate operational safeguards and funding mechanisms are in place.
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. looks forward to working collaboratively with the City to responsibly evolve the Downtown Entertainment Zone in support of our community’s continued recovery and long-term success.
In partnership,
Debbie Lee
Chief Executive Officer
CC: DTSM, Inc. Board of Directors
City Manager Oliver Chi
City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
Assistant City Manager Susan Cline
Deputy City Manager Peter James
Police Chief Darrick Jacob
Community Development Director Jing Yeo
Economic Development Manager Jennifer Taylor
Acting Planning Manager Ross Fehrman
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Packet Pg. 1539 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 3 David Yakobson
From: Deepa Subramanian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:13 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Realignment plan
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Dear Sir,
I want to begin by acknowledging the critical goals of the Realignment Plan. Public safety, essential city services, and fiscal stability are undeniably the foundation of our community's recovery. However, I am here to urge that arts and culture be given equal weight within this framework.
Our cultural landscape is not a luxury; it is a primary engine of our economic vitality and a cornerstone of our civic identity.
As we look to 'Activate Economic Opportunity' and 'Achieve Safe Neighborhoods,' we must recognize that a thriving arts scene fills our storefronts, supports our small businesses, and makes our public spaces feel truly welcoming.I look forward to working with you to ensure that Santa Monica’s 'Renaissance' is defined by its creativity as much as its stability.
Also, I request you to elevate the role of cultural affairs so that they , be included in planning discussions, etc) and consider support for local arts and artists and not just arts for tourists.
Regards
Deepa Subramanian
Arts Commissioner
Former Chair , PAC
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 1540 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: James Harris <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Oliver Chi; Carter Rubin; Randi Parent; David Newberg; Misti Kerns; Peter Trinh; Julieta Giner; Nicholas Rolston
Subject: Letter from SM Pier Corporation Board of Directors Regarding City Council Agenda Item
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Attached please find a letter from the Santa Monica Pier Corporation Board of Directors in support of the Entertainment Zones on the Pier as defined in the March 24, 2026 City Council Agenda Item 11.C. Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update.
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Packet Pg. 1541 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) March 17, 2026
Mayor Caroline Torosis and Members of the Santa Monica City Council Santa Monica City Hall
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: March 24, 2026 City Council Agenda Item 11.C. - Entertainment Zone for Events on Santa Monica Pier
Dear Honorable Mayor Torosis and Members of the Santa Monica City Council:
At its February 9, 2026 meeting, the Santa Monica Pier Corporation Board of Directors received a presentation from Santa Monica City Staff regarding the City’s plans to establish Entertainment Zones on the Santa Monica Pier’s parking deck and west end venues as part of special events. The Pier Corporation Board of Directors unanimously voted to support this proposal.
In May 2025, the SMPC adopted a resolution (attached) regarding efforts to support economic recovery in the Santa Monica community, which included our support for designating the Santa Monica Pier as an Entertainment Zone, pursuant to SB 969 (Wiener, 2024), with the geographic extent, hours of operation, and other parameters to be determined in consultation with Pier tenants, stakeholders, and the City.
We look forward to working with City Staff on implementing the Entertainment Zones during special events in a way that enhances the Pier experience for visitors, tenants, stakeholders and the City.
Respectfully,
Carter Rubin, Chair
Santa Monica Pier Corporation
Jim Harris, Executive Director
Santa Monica Pier Corporation
200 SANTA MONICA PIER, SUITE A, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
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Packet Pg. 1542 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Keenan McCardle <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 1:01 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Proposed Changes to City Staff Remote Work Policy Good afternoon Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers,
My name is Keenan McCardle, a current City employee. I'm writing today with regards to the proposed changes to the City's remote work policy that we've been told will be presented at the Council meeting on March 24th.
While I do not know the full language of the final proposal, as that has not been shared with staff ahead of time, I have thoughts on what information has been shared so far.
First, I fully support the idea of providing additional benefits for staff who do not or cannot work remotely due to either personal preference or job requirements. Many City jobs require personal interaction with the public and the people who have chosen those roles deserve both recognition and support.
However, I do not support almost anything else in the proposed policy changes. Under the current policy, remote work scheduling is flexible and coordinated with the worker's supervisor. This flexibility allows staff to work on days that they might otherwise need to take time off for, scheduling around children or health concerns while still being able to complete their work. Furthermore, there are some jobs that simply do not require time to be spent in an office. Allowing staff with those roles to work remotely whenever their supervisor feels that is appropriate has numerous proven benefits; from reduced traffic and pollution to better mental health and work life balance for the employee. There is significant evidence that allowing flexible remote work is beneficial to both employer and employee, often improving productivity overall.
I also strongly disapprove of the way the new policy has been created. The policy was developed almost in secret, with little to no input from staff who will be the most impacted. The policy has also not been officially announced to staff, it was shared with leadership from the bargaining units and it was up to them to share the details with everyone else. That that sharing only happened about a week prior to the Council meeting shows that the City Manager is aware of how unpopular the changes will be and that he is not interested in hearing feedback. Additionally, by including an offer that amounts to "if you don't like it, there's the door" for staff who have made life decisions based on the current policy is both cruel and antithetical for an organization that claims to value its employees and the work they do.
I urge you all to consider the negative impacts these policy changes will have to both staff and the City in general and to direct the City Manager to reconsider the proposal. If the current remote work policy needs to be adjusted it should be done so with the input of City staff and maintain options for flexibility.
In today's world, finding ways to reduce traffic, pollution, and other resources while improving worker's lives is paramount. It's hard enough and expensive enough as it is.
Thank you.
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Packet Pg. 1543 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Brigette Garay
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 4:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell
Cc: Oliver Chi; Sarah Rebensdorf; Dana Brown; Heidi von Tongeln Subject: Item 11-C; Urgent Request for Flexibility in Proposed Remote Work Policy- Realignment Plan Update
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing as a City employee regarding the Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update scheduled for your consideration on March 24. While I support the City’s broader goals of improving public safety, strengthening operations, and achieving fiscal stability, I urge you to reconsider the proposed changes to the Remote Work Program and direct staff to incorporate greater flexibility.
As a long-time employee with approximately 19 years of service to the City, I have seen firsthand how workplace policies impact employee retention, morale, and the City’s ability to sustain an effective workforce.
For approximately six years, many employees have successfully worked under hybrid arrangements without any decline in productivity or service delivery. Departments have continued to meet operational goals, and in many cases, performance has improved.
The proposed shift to a standardized Tuesday–Thursday in-office schedule represents a significant rollback of a system that has already proven effective.
From a personal standpoint, this change would have a meaningful impact. I live approximately 17 miles from the office, and my commute during peak traffic ranges from about one hour on a good day to up to two hours on a bad day, each way.
My current hybrid schedule allows me to manage that commute while maintaining productivity and fulfilling all job expectations. Just as importantly, it allows me to be home with my child in the evenings and maintain a healthier work-life balance. That balance has had a significant positive impact on my overall well-being and ability to sustainably perform in my role.
I would also note that changes of this nature may disproportionately impact employees with caregiving responsibilities. Hybrid schedules have allowed many employees to better manage family obligations while continuing to meet their professional responsibilities.
Reducing that flexibility may create additional challenges for working parents and caregivers, which could have broader impacts on employee retention and workforce stability.
Additionally, I am concerned that the proposal, as currently structured, creates an imbalance in how workplace equity is being applied. Many employees who work fully in person do so because their job duties require it, not by choice.
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Packet Pg. 1544 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 While those roles absolutely deserve recognition, the current proposal results in those employees receiving an additional benefit—96 hours of leave annually—while remote-eligible employees are being asked to give up an existing benefit that has been in place and working successfully for years.
I also note that the inclusion of an opt-out program suggests that the City anticipates some employees may find the proposed structure incompatible with their circumstances. This raises concerns about potential impacts on retention—particularly among experienced staff—and reinforces the importance of ensuring the policy is as balanced and flexible as possible before implementation.
This approach risks creating unintended consequences, including decreased morale, perceptions of inequity, and increased turnover among experienced staff.
At a time when the City is working to stabilize operations and retain talent, reducing flexibility for a significant portion of the workforce may undermine those goals.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the Council to direct staff to revise the proposal before adoption, including:
Allowing department-level flexibility rather than imposing a rigid citywide standard Preserving existing hybrid schedules where they have proven effective Reassessing how equity measures are structured to avoid disadvantaging remote-eligible employees
Implementing any changes as a pilot program with measurable outcomes, rather than a permanent shift
Maintaining flexibility is not simply a workplace preference—it is a critical component of employee retention, recruitment, and long-term organizational stability. Many public agencies continue to rely on hybrid models for this reason, and Santa Monica has already demonstrated that such models can work successfully.
I respectfully ask that you take these impacts into account and ensure that any policy changes reflect both operational needs and the realities facing your workforce.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Brigette Garay
Senior Legal Analyst
City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: 310.458.8318 Fax: 310.395.6727
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Packet Pg. 1545 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Juan Matute <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 8:29 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin; Lana Negrete; Barry Snell
Cc: Oliver Chi; councilmtgitems
Subject: Moving Safe Streets From Analysis Paralysis to Action
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Hello Mayor Torosis and City Council Members,
Tomorrow, as part of the re-alignment plan update, you will consider moving the mobility division into the Department of Public Works. I support this reorganization, as it aligns with best practices identified by the National Association of City Transportation Officials. In moving mobility planners from the DOT to Public Works, the city has an opportunity to move from slow-moving, waterfall-based planning processes to a more agile approach to safe streets that benefits more Santa Monicans more quickly.
I have published a new piece in Santa Monica Next on Why Santa Monica Needs More Agile Streets, in which I argue for rapid and widespread deployment of "quick build" style traffic safety treatments, which will produce evidence of where hardening is needed, resulting in a data-driven, city-wide approach to traffic safety and transit priority infrastructure.
Thank you all for your hard work on council.
-Juan
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From: Gina Gribow <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:51 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Letter of Support Item 11C - Anheuser-Busch
Attachments: Letter of Support Item 11C.pdf
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To whom this may concern,
On behalf of Anheuser-Busch, please find a letter attached in support of Item 11C – Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update.
Thank you.
All the best,
Gina
Gina Gribow
Senior Vice President
[email protected]
Office: 213.741.1500 x547
Cell: 925.999.5896
2335 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 115
Pasadena, CA 91107
www.ekapr.com
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Packet Pg. 1547 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1548 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 David Yakobson
From: Genevieve Fenster
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Proposed Changes to Remote Work Policy
Dear City Council,
I hope everyone is doing well.
I live in West LA, so the remote work policy isn’t really an issue for me, and I don’t have kids.
I just wanted to point out that most of my workmates have a commute of over an hour. While Covid was a worldwide disaster, I do believe that it inadvertently created a way to a better quality of life for many people. We are in the office 10 hours a day, so with their commute, some of them are gone for 13 hours. I think they miss breakfast, lunch and dinner with their kids. It would be nice to give them some flexibility on hours so that they don’t miss the whole evening with the kids.
As for productivity, our caseload is really heavy, so everyone has to be online working no matter what and where we are. Otherwise, we would absolutely not be able to keep up.
Best Regards,
Genevieve Fenster
Paralegal
City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 458-8392
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 1549 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica Forward <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Barry Snell; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin
Subject: Support 11C: Santa Monica Forward Support for the Santa Monica Realignment Plan
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Mayor and Councilmembers,
Santa Monica Forward supports the continuation of the Santa Monica Realignment Plan and the associated budget, personnel, fee, and policy actions that enable its implementation. The Realignment Plan is already showing results, according to the staff report: serious criminal offenses are down 12.5% and traffic citations more than doubled between 2024 and 2025, the city’s budget is on track to run a surplus by fiscal year 2027-2028, and building plan check performance is at 92.5% for on-time first round reviews. Reorganizational moves reflect a commitment to operational efficiency and deliver better results for the city.
The economic indicators - elevated retail and office vacancy and declining restaurant and hotel sales - demonstrate that more needs to be done to drive economic recovery. We support the proposed Economic Development Fund, Entertainment Zone expansion and major event programming such as music festivals to catalyze private reinvestment.
We also urge the City to continue to prioritize road safety and consider the creation of a dedicated Vision Zero czar in the City Manager’s Office and a formal Mobility Commission that would provide the cross-department accountability this issue requires. Additionally, the city should consider ways to achieve the goals of the Transportation Demand Management program that are less burdensome for businesses, such as leveraging location data.
Thank you for your leadership,
Sam Shapiro-Kline and Brad Ewing
Co-Chairs, Santa Monica Forward
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We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica.
SantaMonicaForward.org
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Packet Pg. 1550 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 David Yakobson
From: Elizabeth Van Denburgh <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:18 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Cc: Oliver Chi
Subject: City Cnl. Mtg. - 3/24/26 - Item 11C - Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update - Where is the Realignment Plan budget and actuals reporting promised when this was rolled out?
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Mayor Torosis and City Councilmembers,
The Realignment Plan is described as a plan to transition towards operationalizing performance gains as new service delivery standards for public safety renewal, revitalization of key public spaces, and achievement of organization stability and fiscal balance. With the large plan I have yet to see the budget and actual reporting to ensure we are going in the right direction. We have used cash reserves and other one time funding to kick-start the program as well as establishing higher labor and operating costs e.g., police pensions from additional police hires.
I would request a budget be developed for the plan to show how we viewed this plan would generate additional revenue in support of increased ongoing cost as well as the costs we incurred and sources so we can review on a quarterly basis whether the actuals are tracking to the plan or not. In government, the budget is the key guiding tool to ensure we are moving to fiscal balance. If we have issues, then adjustments can be made. A key question for me, have we identified or developed enough sustainable revenue i.e., beyond one time sources to cover the additional ongoing costs that we have put in place eg., police pensions or have we cut costs enough to not need new sustainable revenue. I'm sure you've done the numbers and I'd appreciate a modified income statement with a budget to show the ongoing results (once a quarter).
Thank-you for your feedback and consideration on this recommendation that I think the entire city will benefit from to be able to see how we are doing on the Realignment Plan vs. reading a 57 page staff report and 14 attachments sent out last Friday. A cost accounting basis with budget and actuals of this plan would give greater visibility to residents and achieve the city council's goal of greater transparency and accountability since the Realignment Plan has become the omnibus of city actions. I also believe this was promised in the initial presentation to neighborhoods. This Realignment Plan budget and actuals can be the ongoing tool to show the successful implementation or need for readjustment as necessary on an ongoing basis. I want the Realignment Plan to be successful and would appreciate a simpler presentation to show that success or need for update, change or deletion of items.
I still am against the parcel tax. Condo and single family homeowners will bear the burden of this ongoing regressive tax. Why should I as a condo owner, pay the same as the Fairmont Miramar or as a 20 unit apartment building?
Many thanks,
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Packet Pg. 1551 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 3 Elizabeth Van Denburgh
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Packet Pg. 1552 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 4 David Yakobson
From: Ashley Olson
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: Criminal Division Operational Considerations – Proposed Remote Work Policy Changes
Hello City Council Members,
Re: Criminal Division Operational Considerations – Proposed Remote Work Policy Changes This is intended to provide some context regarding how the proposed remote work changes could impact the Criminal Attorney Division. Equity should reflect operational realities rather than impose uniform standards on divisions with fundamentally different functions.
The Criminal Attorney Division operates under a distinct intake and deadline structure. Our work relies on digital intake of police reports from the Police Department on a 24/7 basis. Case review, charging decisions, subpoena issuance as needed, discovery requests for each case, and court filings are document-based processes governed by statutory deadlines and court calendars.
The division is currently experiencing increased demand. In December 2025, referrals to the Criminal Division increased by approximately 40% compared to December 2024, as noted in the City Manager’s report. Arrest data further reflects this pace of intake: 119 arrests (Jan 25–31), 107 (Feb 1–8), 100 (Feb 8–14), 96 (Feb 15–21), and 114 (Feb 22–28), totaling 732 year-to-date compared to 426 during the same period last year.
Each arrest generates documentation requiring legal review, case preparation, data entry, deadline tracking, and coordination as appropriate. Reports from approximately 232 sworn officers are funneled through a single Legal Analyst before distribution among four Legal Assistants and six attorneys. This concentrated intake structure requires sustained coordination and efficiency to manage the steady flow of cases generated by increased enforcement activity.
Attorneys and staff may be required to work beyond traditional business hours to accommodate court calendars and urgent filings. The division’s workflow is continuous and time-sensitive; case volume accumulates regardless of staffing levels, including when employees take leave, requiring redistribution of work to maintain continuity. If employees were to retire or separate, the resulting loss of institutional knowledge and caseload redistribution would further intensify operational strain.
Requiring three full eight-hour in-office days would reduce the flexibility that has supported workflow management under these conditions. Over the past several years, the current hybrid structure has supported sustained productivity and continuity of operations. Based on the division’s experience, this model has functioned effectively and aligned with operational needs.
The division remains committed to delivering timely, high-quality services in support of public safety.
We respectfully request that operational distinctions and current workload realities be considered in evaluating any changes to remote work policy.
Thank you,
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Packet Pg. 1553 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 5 Ashley Olson
Legal Assistant, Criminal Prosecution Unit
City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: 310-434-2623 | Fax: 310-395-6727
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Packet Pg. 1554 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 6 David Yakobson
From: ME Michaels <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Realignment Plan (Item 11C) – Keeping Santa Monica’s commitment to ensuring a vibrant arts and cultural landscape for locals and visitors alike Attachments: Public Comment Realignment Plan (Item 11C) - Mary-Elizabeth Michaels.pdf
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Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and City Councilmembers, I write as a member and immediate past chair of the Santa Monica Arts Commission and 25+ year resident of Santa Monica. As you consider the proposed Realignment Plan (Item 11C) tonight, I encourage you to do so with a goal of keeping Santa Monica’s commitment to ensuring a vibrant arts and cultural landscape for locals and visitors alike.
I specifically encourage you to consider the following as you deliberate:
Ensure arts and culture are explicitly included in economic development investments, including a dedicated allocation from the proposed Economic Development Fund to support local artists, cultural organizations, and community-based programming. Embed Cultural Affairs in the planning and implementation of Entertainment Zones and major event activations, including the FIFA World Cup, Olympic programming, and Downtown initiatives, to ensure local cultural voices and artists are centered. Santa Monica has extremely experienced and professional leaders and staff in the Cultural Affairs division. Please make sure to include them in the room where decisions are made to ensure the best outcome for Santa Monica.
Require that City-supported events and activation programs include paid opportunities for local artists and cultural producers, recognizing the creative workforce as an essential part of Santa Monica’s economic recovery.
Balance large-scale, tourism-driven events with sustained investment in local arts programming that serves residents and reflects Santa Monica’s diverse communities and cultural identity. Santa Monicans pay taxes to live in the city and we are the ones here everyday – please help to ensure that Santa Monica remains an art forward city. Protect and invest in cultural spaces and venues, including community-serving sites like the Miles Playhouse, as essential infrastructure for ongoing cultural activity and public engagement. Incorporate cultural metrics into the City’s Realignment performance framework, ensuring that arts and culture are measured, valued, and sustained as part of Santa Monica’s long-term revitalization strategy.
And though not specific to tonight’s discussion, I also want to note my support for ensuring that the Airport Conversion Project remains committed to the creation of a public space that reflects the city’s values across culture, sustainability, and community. And, as the citizens of Santa Monica have voted and advocated on multiple occasions, NOT include housing.
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Packet Pg. 1555 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 7 Sincerely.
Mary-Elizabeth Michaels
Santa Monica Arts Commission
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Packet Pg. 1556 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 8 David Yakobson
From: Ariel Pepper
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda 11C Public Comment
Attachments: Public Comment - Agenda 11C.pdf
Good Morning,
Please see the attached document for public record concerning Agenda 11C regarding Remote Work Program Modifications.
Sincerely,
Ariel Pepper
santamonica.gov
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Packet Pg. 1557 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 3/24/26
Public Comment for City Council Meeting March 24, 2026 – Agenda 11C: Remote Work Program Modification Dear City Council Members and City Manager,
As a City employee and City of Santa Monica resident, while I commend the efforts to promote safety and stability, and to elevate city services, there is choice language within the latest Realignment Staff Report and direction that does not seem to consider the ground-level perspective of the employee. Specifically, the Tuesday through Thursday mandated inperson policy creates tension with existing employees, impacts the ability to retain and attract talent, doesn’t align with operational realities for the diverse positions throughout the City,and will put stress on limited physical resources.
Colleagues have been diligently reconsidering practices and adopting new policies in effort to meet City leadership’s vision that has been communicated with us. We do this despite the budget reducing staffing compared to pre-Covid level, and currently being unable to fill open roles for extended periods of time. My own division within Department of Transportation has been actively recruiting for multiple positions for months, while colleagues execute the duties of multiple roles.
We are human, so we can empathize with community goals and try to provide excellent service. We are human so we have human limits as well. A healthy work-life balance allows us to navigate the mounting tasks with vigor. A healthy work-life balance requires consideration that not everyone has the privilege to live near where they work, typically due to costs or did not have the ability to find housing before prices surged to historic unequal levels. Some people have family members (of all ages) that expectedly or unexpectedly need attention. A colleague shared that before the flexible telework practice, she had to take multiple weeks of sick time to attend to a family member which resulted in backlog of work upon her return. With the flexible practice and improved technologies that were adopted due to Covid, she was able to take work calls remotely during a similar experience and reduced backlog upon her return to typical duties.
Collaboration is achievable when leadership, technology, and energy supports the environment to do so.
Equality is not equity as demonstrated in salary scales, bargaining agreements, and external conditions that contribute to each person’s unique path through life. Having a standardized Tuesday-Thursday in-office requirement tries to fit everyone in black and white boxes while ignoring the nuance of greys that build an environment.
Across departments and across professions we all have different resources at our disposal. City Hall East, which to my knowledge has never experienced 100% occupancy, is still experiencing operational issues including but not limited to high temperatures (as high as 84 degrees inside on a 88 degree day), inadequate amount of meeting spaces, elevated noise (due to open concept) that interfere with work activities, a broken elevator for extended period, spotty Wi-Fi, broken keycard machines, broken technical equipment in the meeting rooms, and sewer smells. If 100% occupancy is achieved, in-person demands will put stress on the physical space. The determining methods to see how the limited onsite resources will be assigned will in itself likely be unequal as inevitably someone (some team) will be drawing the short stick and have to try to manage with the noisy conditions.
It appears that the current hybrid policy has a net negative financial impact on the City as it reduces stress on the physical building, parking, and is a free benefit to attract candidates and retain talent. Those who already have in-person duties may have staggered schedules or resources already allocated to support the in-person status. If the mandated Tuesday-Thursday schedule is passed, the costs to maintain the physical building will likely increase (ie: climate control, facilities supplies, overall maintenance due to increased use), the stress on physical resources will be present (limited Civic Structure parking spaces, limited meeting spaces, elevated noise), and employee morale will be decreased.
I fear that a more stringent telework policy will prolong recruitment, reduce employee retention, and further stress those who stay with the City which may cause decreased performance from the public’s perspective. It seems like there is a squeeze for economic revitalization in part at the expense of the public worker.
Ariel Pepper
Department of Transportation – Mobility Division
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Packet Pg. 1558 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 9 David Yakobson
From: Ethan K <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:44 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Susan Jain; Sofia Klatzker
Subject: Public Comment on 11 C Realignment Plan
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Mayor Torosis and City Councilmembers,
As a member of the Santa Monica Arts Commission, I write in support of the direction of the Realignment Plan update and the City’s focus on public safety, service delivery, and economic recovery. Given Santa Monica’s fiscal constraints, it’s especially important that the investments we are making now both drive near-term activation and strengthen the city’s long-term identity, competitiveness, and resilience.
If we want a recovery that is economically credible and authentically Santa Monica, arts and culture should be built into the strategy from the beginning.
Santa Monica’s advantage is not just location. It’s a distinct sense of place shaped by our creative community, cultural institutions, school programs, and the broader ecosystem of artists and creative industries that make this city feel different from every other beach city in the region.
There is a real opportunity to strengthen Santa Monica's own creative economy as we expand the Entertainment Zones and build activations tied to Downtown, the World Cup, the Olympics, and other major events.
I would encourage Council to:
Dedicate a portion of economic development and activation funding to local arts and cultural programming that supports both tourism and local engagement. Embed Cultural Affairs in Entertainment Zone and major event planning, so local cultural voices are built in from the start.
Require paid opportunities for local artists and cultural producers in City-supported events and activations.
Include arts and culture in the Realignment scorecard, so these investments are measured as part of the City’s broader revitalization strategy.
Thank you,
Ethan Karetsky
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Packet Pg. 1559 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 10 David Yakobson
From: Cody Reed
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:46 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 11-C; Work From Home Policy Changes
Good afternoon,
I would like to begin by noting that the proposed modifications to the work-from-home program do not significantly impact me, as I typically choose to work in the oƯice most days. However, I am concerned that the changes outlined are both short-sighted and lack necessary flexibility.
When Oliver Chi first joined the City, he emphasized the importance of attracting and retaining top talent.
Reducing opportunities for remote work runs counter to that goal. As private sector employers and neighboring jurisdictions continue to oƯer more robust and flexible work-from-home options, it is worth considering what incentives remain for employees to join or stay with the City.
The current proposal does not appear to account for common, real-world circumstances. If an employee becomes ill on an in-oƯice day, the lack of flexibility may leave them with the choice of either coming into the oƯice while sick or taking a full day oƯ. In many cases, employees would prefer to remain productive while working remotely, particularly to avoid exposing colleagues to illness. Most of the current oƯice spaces are open-oƯice concepts, allowing germs and illnesses to impact entire teams. Similar challenges arise for employees with caregiving responsibilities, such as those with young children or aging parents. Allowing flexibility in these situations can support both employee well-being and continued productivity.
The work-from-home program has functioned successfully for several years, and numerous studies continue to indicate that remote work supports or even enhances productivity. The outcomes delivered through the Realignment Plan outlined in this staƯ report were all accomplished while staƯ were working under the current work-from-home policy. I believe this data should be considered prior to making any sweeping changes.
There is also a potential operational impact to consider. Employees with significant institutional knowledge may choose to leave or seek opportunities elsewhere if flexibility is reduced. This raises questions about continuity, workload distribution, and the resources required to recruit and train replacements. Our recent ATA survey showed that 24% of survey respondents were contemplating participating in the Opt-Out program.
If this work-from-home modification were to move forward, I believe it would benefit from further evaluation and input, particularly from the employees most directly aƯected.
In the interest of equity, it may be more eƯective to expand benefits for those who cannot work from home rather than reduce the benefits for those who can. For employees whose roles do not allow for remote work, alternative forms of compensation or flexibility should be considered such as oƯering cashable leave options rather than additional non-cashable days, which can be diƯicult for field staƯ to utilize.
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Packet Pg. 1560 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 11 Thank you for your consideration of these perspectives.
Cody Reed
Administrative Analyst
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Questions about trash and recycling in Santa Monica?
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Packet Pg. 1561 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Bob Adams (DC36) <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:50 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: MTA-AFSCME Letter
Attachments: MTA-AFSCME Letter Item 11C.pdf
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Please include this letter for the record for agenda item 11C Thank you
Bob Adams
Business Representative
AFSCME Council 36
South Bay Office
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Packet Pg. 1564 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Noma Boardmember <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:54 AM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Oliver Chi; Darrick Jacob; Matthew Hallock; Santa Monica Protective Assn.
Subject: Agenda Item: 11 C-6 (Concerns from the Community)
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Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
The Board of the North of Montana Association (NOMA) is writing regarding Item 11C-6 on tonight's agenda — the proposed ordinance establishing the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone.
NOMA supports a vibrant and safe Montana Avenue and also recognizes the economic and community benefits that a well-managed entertainment zone can provide. However, NOMA has significant concerns about the proposed zone's expansion from 6th Street to 17th Street, and we respectfully request that the Council address the following issues before adoption.
A) **Buffer Zone Around Roosevelt Elementary School**
Roosevelt Elementary School sits directly within the proposed zone's footprint. The ordinance as written would authorize open container alcohol consumption seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. — hours that encompass the school day, after school pickup, and weekend family use. Roosevelt's playground and fields represent the only dedicated green space for families in this part of our neighborhood after school hours AND on the weekends.
NOMA's request: NOMA strongly urges the Council to establish a buffer zone of at least one city block (including after school hours and weekends) around Roosevelt Elementary School prior to adoption of this ordinance.
B) **Public Safety and Police Presence**
The introduction of open container privileges along a twelve-block corridor will undoubtedly increase demand for public safety resources.
NOMA's request: NOMA asks that the Council clarify what level of additional police presence will be allocated to Montana Avenue, and that this commitment be incorporated into the Management Plan Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1565 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 2 before the ordinance is finalized.
C) **Residential Neighborhood Impacts**
Montana Avenue is bordered by dense residential streets with limited parking. NOMA is concerned that visitors consuming alcohol within the entertainment zone may return to vehicles parked in adjacent neighborhoods while impaired.
NOMA's request: We ask that the Management Plan include specific, enforceable measures to address this risk — whether through signage, enforcement protocols, or coordination with ride-share services.
These are solvable problems, and the NOMA Board looks forward to working constructively with the City to address them. We hope the Council will consider these concerns before voting to adopt the staff recommendations this evening.
Our Co-Chair, Matt Goldenberg, will be presenting these concerns in person during public comment tonight and we are available to discuss further.
Respectfully submitted,
The Board of Directors
North of Montana Association (NOMA)
NOMA'S Next Meeting: THUR APRIL 2nd
at 7pm on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
smnoma.org
[email protected]
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From: ALAN MONT <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox
Cc: Oliver Chi; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Oppose a portion of Item 11C7
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Dear City Council,
I am writing to express concern regarding a portion of Item 11C7.
If the proposed expansion of entertainment zones applies only to limited-duration special events such as FIFA and the Olympics, I would be supportive. However, if the expansion would apply on an ongoing basis under conditions similar to those currently in place on the Third Street Promenade, I must oppose it.
The existing program has been in place for less than a year and is still being refined, with impacts and best practices not yet fully understood. It would take only one serious incident or misstep to undermine public confidence and set back the progress that has been made. There is no clear urgency that justifies moving so quickly, and allowing the current program to grow and mature before expanding it citywide would be the more cautious and responsible approach.
Thank you for your consideration.
Alan Mont
Resident
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Packet Pg. 1567 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 4 David Yakobson
From: Soloff, Michael <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Lana Negrete
Cc: [email protected]; SMRR - Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights Subject: 3.24.2026 Agenda Item 11C -- Study of Nonprofit Housing Development Entity Attachments: CC 3..24.26 Agenda Item 11-C - SMRR Letter Regarding Proposal To Study Nonprofit Housing Development Entity.pdf
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PLEASE PRINT OUT THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM SMRR. THANK YOU.
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Packet Pg. 1568 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) March 24, 2026
To: Santa Monica City Council
Re: 3.24.26 Agenda Item 11C—Study of Nonprofit Housing Development Entity Dear Councilmembers:
We are writing to provide comment on Staff’s request 22, under Item 11C, for direction to study the creation of a nonprofit housing development entity.
Although the Staff Report is written at a high level of abstraction, SMRR understands that Staff is proposing that the City explore the creation of social housing—that is, nonprofit housing that serves in the same housing-complex households at a variety of income levels, including households with incomes above the State defined lower and moderate income levels. 1 SMRR
further understands that Staff believes such housing can be financed using conventional financing secured by the projected income stream of the project, rather than Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) financing.
SMRR strongly supports the City’s exploration of how to develop such social housing and conventional financing streams. The LIHTC program is simply too small to meet the demand for lower income housing, and does not even attempt to address the housing needs of moderate and middle income households. The inclusionary affordable housing created by market rate development likewise is too small to meet the demand for lower or moderate income housing, and—particularly in Santa Monica—does not address the housing needs of middle income households.
Of course, support for a general concept does not mean that SMRR will support all aspects of any particular proposal to begin implementing a social housing model. The devil is almost always in the details, and SMRR urges in the strongest possible terms that any concrete proposal be made available to the public for study and comment at an absolute minimum two weeks in advance of any consideration of such a proposal by Council.
SMRR also requests that Council obtain additional clarity tonight on the following aspects of the concept being advanced by Staff:
1 The Staff Report refers to this as “workforce housing”. While this term has become popular in some housing circles, SMRR strongly opposes its use because it suggests that lower income and moderate income households in particular are not part of the workforce, which is both demeaning and false. SMRR requests that Staff and Council use a different term, such as middle income housing.
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1. Does Staff currently envision that the social housing development will use LIHTF or other State and federal funding programs? If so, how will the decision be made whether to prioritize the social housing developments versus the more traditional affordable housing projects?
2. Does Staff currently envisioned that the social housing development will use City affordable housing funds (either Housing Trust Fund monies or Homelessness Prevention and Affordable Housing Fund monies)? If so, how will the decision be made whether to prioritize the social housing developments versus the more traditional affordable housing projects?
3. What does Staff mean by a “City-aligned nonprofit housing entity”?
4. Why does Staff believe that a new entity is required as opposed to using Community Corporation of Santa Monica, which was created through City leadership long ago and has long worked closely with the City?
Thank you for considering our views on this important matter.
Sincerely,
Denny Zane Mike Soloff
Co-Chair, Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights Co-Chair, Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1570 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 5 David Yakobson
From: Bruce Leddy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:59 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; councilmtgitems
Cc: Matt Goldenberg; Bruce Leddy
Subject: 11 C - Drunk on Montana Ave
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Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers - Montana Avenue is thriving: a quiet, beautiful, pedestrian shopping district featuring multiple wellness outlets, boutique clothing stores, coffee shops, and restaurants. And into this you would like to add all-day public drinking? To what end? Who needs to start drinking at 8am every day of the week while they're shopping for mattresses or getting their nails done? How much revenue would actually be generated versus the cost of disorderly conduct and the driving away of families and regular patrons at local businesses? And to make this idea even worse, why would you include the blocks where Roosevelt School is located on Montana between Lincoln and 9th? This is an utterly ludicrous proposal and I urge you to reconsider before you ruin one of the only successful business districts in Santa Monica.
Bruce Leddy
Co-Chair NOMA
(writing for myself as a 26 year resident)
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Packet Pg. 1571 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) 6 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete
Cc: Oliver Chi; Anuj Gupta; Jason Kligier; [email protected] Subject: Opposition to Agenda Item 11C-f,
Attachments: 2026-03 SM Spoke SaMoSSA Oppose Pause TMO Survey.pdf
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Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, City Council Members, and City Manager Chi:
Please find the attached letter expressing our concerns on pausing the annual TDM survey requirement for employers with 30-259 employees -- a key tool for collecting data on commuting patterns, measuring Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR), and identifying opportunities to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.
Cynthia Rose & Cris Gutierrez
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Cynthia Rose
Director
Santa Monica Spoke
SMSpoke.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.
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Packet Pg. 1572 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) A community group dedicated
to biking and walking in Santa Monica.
Working to make the
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RE: Opposition to making the submission of annual employee vehicle survey an optional requirement for employers with 30-249 Employee / TDM Survey Requirement — Agenda Item No. 11C-f, City Council Regular Meeting 03/24/202.
Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, City Council Members, and City Manager Chi:
On behalf of Santa Monica Spoke (SM Spoke) and the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance (SaMoSSA), members of the GoSaMo TMO, we write to acknowledge the City’s Realignment Plan as a significant effort in setting forth policies and programs that can move the City in a direction of rebuilding its fiscal resources. We must, however, question a proposed pause of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) survey requirements for businesses under the Santa Monica Realignment Plan’s Recommendation for New Economic Development Strategies / Transportation Demand Management Program Modernization (section 2 from staff report)
Strategic choices are essential and due care and diligence must be taken not to undercut the very policies and programs that have systematically advanced our promoting sustainable transportation, reducing traffic congestion, and supporting climate action goals. Santa Monica’s TDM ordinance plays a vital role in facilitating business employers’ responsible commuting practices that align with the business community’s long-term success. The survey also promotes education about potential transportation possibilities.
Our City’s effort, with Council’s expectations, to use evidence-based best practices relies on good data.
What the City measures has immense value. In fact, we value what we measure. As Santa Monica works toward being a less car-dependent city, the annual TDM survey requirement is a key tool for collecting data on commuting patterns, measuring Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR), and identifying opportunities to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.
Even throughout the pandemic the survey, although we altered it slightly, still provided essential measurement based on good, continual data. Omitting these requirements now would undermine the City’s ability to monitor and enforce its TDM goals, especially as businesses continue to stabilize post-pandemic. Keeping the clear, uninterrupted, regular TDM survey as the baseline is necessary for businesses to know the parameters and rules to carry out good work. To change the survey requirements increases uncertainty for businesses. Small businesses, in particular, need support of predictable responsible requirements as they do their part in meeting the city’s and community’s climate goals.
The survey process ensures accountability and provides the data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of TDM strategies. Without it, the City would be sliding backward, losing momentum on improvements and achievements and would risk losing relationships with employers that are contributing to the reduction of transportation-related emissions and congestion. Shifting the TDM legal obligations is unwarranted and, frankly, dangerous at a time when global warming has hit new highs.
Just yesterday, the World Meteorological Organization announced its stunning finding: “The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). These rapid and large-scale changes Item 11-C
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As The The Global Tipping Points Report 2025 declares, “The world has entered a new reality.
Global warming will soon exceed 1.5°C. This puts humanity in the danger zone where multiple climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people.” Santa Monica’s Climate Action and Adaptation goals are serious obligations requiring an overarching alignment that our City has sought diligently to heed. The TDM survey helps us track the means of transportation that can reduce our GHG emissions, help reduce traffic congestion and lead us toward a less car-dependent future. In fact, Santa Monica’s TDM survey contributes to a positive tipping point that is profoundly needed. With the City and the GoSaMo TMO, SM Spoke and SaMoSSA have created many ways for residents, students and neighbors to reduce car-use as a primary means of travel, and the TDM survey helps assure that businesses also have the tools to do their part.
Moreover, the City has made efforts to streamline compliance and support businesses through resources like the GoSaMo TMO. These tools make it easier for employers to meet their obligations and participate meaningfully in the City’s mobility initiatives. Businesses succeed with dutiful accounting.
We urge the Council to maintain the TDM survey requirements and continue leading by example in sustainable transportation. A relaxation in requirements is actually a form of climate denial that would have us moving backward at a time when data-driven decision-making is more important than ever for us to advance our climate leadership and goals and the role that businesses are taking in accomplishing those. Thank you for making sure that our local Alignment Plan is in sync with climate realities and resilience and the walkable, bikeable city we aspire to be.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose
Director, Santa Monica Spoke Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SMSpoke.org
SaMoSafeStreets.org
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Packet Pg. 1574 Attachment: Written Comments (7560 : Realignment Plan Update) Santa Monica
Realignment Plan
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Packet Pg. 1575 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Tonight's Update
Realignment Plan Accomplishments
2025 Public Safety Update
Budget Update
Operationalizing the Realignment
Recommended Adjustments
The Path Forward
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Six months of progress across five strategic priorities Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1577 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 What the Council Adopted – October 28, 2025
A comprehensive strategy to restore safety, rebuild economic capacity, and achieve fiscal balance – funded by $60M in the strategic deployment of previously allocated reserves, coupled with identifying new programmatic revenues. 1 Achieving Safe Neighborhoods & Clean Streets
Proactive policing model, $3.5M capital program, Downtown substation, enhanced maintenance 2 Activating Economic Opportunity & Growth
Permitting modernization, Entertainment Zone, library reopenings, large-format activations 3 Developing Affordable, Livable & Secure Housing
Vacant property & rent registry ordinances, code enforcement, Downtown housing focus 4 Creating Organizational Capacity
Ambulance operator program, PW restoration, land asset strategy, revenue diversification 5 Building Organizational Health
One SaMo culture, non-sworn equity adjustments, staff recognition programs Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1578 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Key Results at a Glance
12.5%
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All library branches open for the first time since 2020 | 603 trees pruned Downtown | 7,000 sq ft of sidewalk repaired 300+ native plants installed | 744 tons of debris collected by HoST | City Hall fountain fully repaired Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1579 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Clean Streets: Urban Forestry & Streetscape
Executing the $3.5M Downtown Capital Improvement Program 603 trees pruned Downtown (2nd & 4th St complete, 5th
St coming)
37 new large-specimen trees planted in vacant wells
403 tree wells being regraded (20% complete)
7,000 sq ft of sidewalks repaired in the Downtown
300+ California native plants installed at gateway locations 8 major intersections — crosswalk repainting in
contracting
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Packet Pg. 1580 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Clean Streets: Civic Identity & Maintenance
Restoring the look and feel of Santa Monica's public spaces City Hall Fountain
Fully repaired and operational
HoST Team Collection
744 tons since Oct 2023 — volumes up 72% year-over-year (436 tons in 2025 vs. 254 in 2024)
Caltrans DMA Activated
5.17 tons of debris collected at freeway transitions
Trash Can Modernization
Pilot testing underway on Promenade since Feb 2026
Beach Restrooms 16 & 17
Door, hardware upgrades and repainting complete
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Packet Pg. 1581 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Economic & Community Progress
Building the conditions for private sector reinvestment All Library Branches Open
First time since 2020 — Ocean Park & Fairview reopened Jan 2026 Plan Check: 92.5% On-Time
Up from ~50.7% — a 40+ point improvement in 4 months
Entertainment Zone Launched
First in Southern California — operational Fri-Sun on the Promenade Goldenvoice Music Festival
Advancing toward license agreement for September 2026
59 Restaurants in Outdoor Dining
Fee reductions implemented December 2025 retaining and attracting operators
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Packet Pg. 1582 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Organizational Capacity & Housing
Foundational policy work and operational investments
Vacant Property Ordinance Adopted
New tools for 170 vacant properties, 30-40 in disrepair Rent Registry Ordinance Adopted
Registration of ~15K non-rent-controlled units
2 Code Enforcement Officers Hired
Team of 10 — 7-day coverage coming online
Ambulance Operator Program Launched
City operations replacing McCormick — ~$7M/yr in new revenue 2nd Advanced Provider Unit Deployed
Field-based medical care reducing ER strain
PW 7-Day Maintenance Coverage
Downtown District team recruited and deployed including evenings Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1583 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment 2025 Public Safety Update
A fundamental shift from reactive response to proactive policing Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1584 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 2025 Year-End Results
Metric 2024 2025 Change
Part I Crime 4,793 4,194 ▼ 12.5%
Calls for Service 128,820 124,848 ▼ 3.1%
Total Arrests 2,804 3,446 ▲ 22.9%
Traffic Citations 2,835 5,723 ▲ 102%
Officer-Initiated Activity 40% 43% ▲ 7.5%
Less crime + More proactive activity = Prevention-focused model working Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1585 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 SMPD’s Commitment
“Protecting public safety, serving
with fairness, and building trust
through every interaction”
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Packet Pg. 1586 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Deployment Model (Dec 2025 – Mar 14, 2026)
First consistent application of staffing,
coordination, and directed deployment.
Beat-based patrol structure: Officers assigned to geographic areas for accountability and familiarity
Directed enforcement: Deployment guided by data, not just reactive call response
Coordination across shifts: Consistent coverage and handoff between patrol teams
Proactive posture: Officers empowered to initiate contacts, not just respond to calls
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Packet Pg. 1587 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Staffing
218
Sworn Officers
January 2025
230
Sworn Officers
December 2025
10 over-hires approved by Council — building capacity ahead of attrition.
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Packet Pg. 1588 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Proactive Policing (Dec 2025 – Mar 14, 2026)
Shift from Reactive → Proactive Enforcement
51–53%
Officer-initiated activity
across all three months
Up from 40% in 2024
~1,300 officer-initiated
calls / week every month —
a sustained patrol posture.
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Packet Pg. 1589 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Arrests (Dec 2025 – Mar 14, 2026)
Baseline activity when staffing and deployment are stable. 100+
Arrests per week
February – March
Higher enforcement output
despite similar call demand.
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Packet Pg. 1590 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Proactive Drug Investigations (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)
Increased detection reflects proactive enforcement, not increased activity. 157%
Increase in February 2026
vs. February 2025
Proactive detection,
not increased drug activity.
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Packet Pg. 1591 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Criminal Behavior 2025
Long-term crime trends provide context — operational focus determines sustainability.
12.5%
Decrease in Part I Crime
(599 fewer incidents)
Fewer emergencies, more proactive enforcement — the priority mix is shifting.
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Packet Pg. 1592 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Traffic Citations (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)
From 2,835 citations in 2024 to 5,723 in 2025 (102% increase) 240
Average Citations
Per Month
2024
480
Average Citations
Per Month
2025
765
Average Citations
Per Month
Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
Operational focus on visibility, compliance, and roadway safety through consistent traffic engagement.
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Packet Pg. 1593 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Post-Realignment Deployment (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026)
765
Monthly Traffic Citations
(vs. 240 in 2024)
400% increase
2x+
Drug Investigations
(every month doubled)
Proactive detection
104
Weekly Arrests by Feb
(vs. 81 in December)
Climbing steadily
Officers are identifying issues earlier and addressing them on the initial encounter — not returning repeatedly after escalation.
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Packet Pg. 1594 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Operational Commitments
Long-term objectives guiding directed enforcement
Increased Visibility— Consistent officer
presence across all neighborhoods
Increased Accessibility— Officers available
and approachable in the community
Fewer Repeat Calls— Resolving issues at the
same location on initial contact
Consistent Service Delivery— Same
standard of policing across all beats and shifts
Earlier Intervention— Identifying and
addressing issues before escalation
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Packet Pg. 1595 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 SMART Center
Earlier identification of
patterns and
coordinated response.
Real-time crime monitoring
and analysis center enabling
data-driven deployment
decisions. The SMART Center
connects patrol operations
with intelligence, allowing
officers to respond to
emerging patterns rather than
isolated incidents.
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Packet Pg. 1596 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Downtown Substation
Permanent presence
supporting consistent
deployment.
The Downtown Substation
establishes a fixed operational
footprint in Santa Monica’s
highest-activity zone. It
provides officers with a
staging area, reduces response
times, and signals a sustained
commitment to public safety
downtown.
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Packet Pg. 1597 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Community Partnership & Trust • Daily outreach coordination citywide • Dedicated officers supporting downtown and neighborhood districts • Enforcement when behavior impacts safety, access, or livability Balancing enforcement with engagement —
visible, accountable, and community-centered.
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Packet Pg. 1598 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Budget Update
Structural balance achieved a full year ahead of schedule Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1599 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Where We Started
October 2025: The Realignment Plan projected structural balance by FY 2027-28 $29.6M
Projected Annual GF Deficit
by FY 2026-27
$94M
Unobligated Cash
(down from $435.8M in 2018)
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Packet Pg. 1600 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Revenue Measures Secured
~$28.8M in new annual General Fund revenues identified
Parking Rate Update $8.5M / yr
Ambulance Operator Program $7.0M / yr
Vacancy & Hiring Management $6.0M / yr
Digital Signage Program $4.5M / yr
User Fee & Convenience Fee Adj. $1.8M / yr
Investment Earnings Optimization $1.0M / yr
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Packet Pg. 1601 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Updated General Fund Forecast
Realignment Plan revenues produce structural balance ahead of schedule 0 5
3 11
5 -2
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30
Before recommended adjustments | Reflects ~$28.8M in new annual revenues secured Note: Projections also reflect the options that exist with regard to the Joint Use Agreement with SMMUSD (~$12M/yr set to expire in 2027).
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Packet Pg. 1602 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment $5.4 Million
PROJECTED FY 2026 - 27 SURPLUS
A full year ahead of the original Realignment Plan target This fiscal capacity enables the investments recommended tonight.
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Packet Pg. 1603 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Realignment Plan
Scorecard
Council-directed performance measurement dashboard
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March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1604 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Realignment Plan Scorecard
Performance Measurement Dashboard — Council Directed
47 measures across 5 strategic priorities, tracking both outcomes (did conditions improve?) and outputs (what did we deliver?)
Status Indicators:
● On Track Meeting or exceeding targets
◐ Watch Trending right but below target or facing risks ○ Off Track Below target; requires attention
★ Complete Deliverable fully achieved
The scorecard is being finalized for public display on the City's website.
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Packet Pg. 1605 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Safe Neighborhoods & Clean Streets
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Packet Pg. 1606 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Economic Opportunity & Growth
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Packet Pg. 1607 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Affordable, Livable & Secure Housing
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Packet Pg. 1608 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Creating Organizational Capacity
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Packet Pg. 1609 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Building Organizational Health
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Packet Pg. 1610 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Operationalizing
the Realignment
From project to permanent operating standard
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Packet Pg. 1611 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Executive Team Retreat — Key Finding
"Enhanced service levels must become the permanent standard for Santa Monica – not a project to execute via a Realignment Plan, but rather, simply the way we do things here at the City.”
“The next challenge is… to ensure that what we are building endures beyond the urgency and the moment that created it."
Six Global Priorities Identified:
1. Remote Work Normalization
2. Citywide Staff Training
3. Staff Engagement
4. Data Framework
5. Departmental Work Plans
6. Habitability Response
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Packet Pg. 1612 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Recommended
Adjustments
Four categories of targeted investments
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Packet Pg. 1613 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Recommended Adjustments — Overview
Organizational
Adjustments
PW reorg, PD additions, HR,
HHS, EDD restructure,
remote work, workforce
equity
Economic
Development
$3M EDF, restaurant
incentives, EZ expansion,
TDM reform, parking, film,
events
Public Safety
Policies
Metro MOU for platform
enforcement, vehicle
habitation & vanlording
regulations
Housing & Homeless
Strategies
Housing-first system of care
outreach, nonprofit housing
entity study
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Packet Pg. 1614 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Public Works Reorganization
Expanding enhanced maintenance citywide | 12 new positions New Downtown & Beach Division
Merge downtown + beach maintenance under unified, mission-driven structure Expanded Corridor Cleaning
Pressure washing, sidewalk cleaning, landscaping extended to Montana, Main St, Pico, Ocean Park, Wilshire via Chrysalis
Mobility → PW Engineering
Right-of-way planning, design, construction & maintenance consolidated under one department 311 → Public Works
70% of tickets are PW-related — placing customer service where the work gets done Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1615 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Police Department Enhancements
Operationalizing the proactive policing model
Police Captain — RTCC & Dispatch / OEM
Senior leadership for the intelligence backbone driving crime reduction results 2 Lead Public Safety Dispatchers
Supporting increased workload from surge in officer-initiated activity Public Services Administrator
Dedicated program management for PSO deployments across Promenade, parks, and garages Crossing Guards & Animal Care
Part-time crossing guards for schools and key intersections; 2 animal care attendants for shelter operations Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1616 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Other Organizational Investments
HHS 3 analysts to launch rent registry for ~15K non-rent-controlled units HR 2 positions + LMS software to relaunch Citywide training & engagement EDD Restructure into Land Development, Property Mgmt, Business Attraction + invest in major event team CDD Code enforcement leadership + permitting counter support CAO Deputy City Attorney, Principal Legal Analyst, Sr Legal Analyst Other Library (program specialist), Fire (paramedic for APU), RAD, DOT, Finance Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1617 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Remote Work Program Modification
One SaMo means one set of expectations for all
MON
Remote
TUE
In-Person
WED
In-Person
THU
In-Person
FRI
Remote
▸ ET members fully in-person
▸ In-Person Equity Benefit: 8 hrs / month additional leave for those that work a fully in-person schedule ▸ Opt-Out Support: 6 months paid admin leave for those who choose to transition out ▸ Engagement with bargaining units will continue to finalize program details for implementation towards the end of 2026 Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1618 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Personnel & MOU Adjustments
Completing the equity commitment across all employee groups POA — Fully-Paid Medical
Extends benefit to sworn police officers, meaning fully-paid medical will be provided across every employee group in the City
Local 1109 — 2% Adjustment + OT Equity
Compensates for trade-off firefighters accepted to secure fully-paid medical; OT rule modification for distribution equity via no-cost operational adjustments
EPP — Longevity Pay & Education Alignment Adjustment
To address compaction from public safety longevity (14%) + education (12.8%) benefits, create new EPP longevity (4% misc. / 11% public safety) and education (5%) incentive CUE — Confidentiality Premium to 3%
Provide equity adjustment for confidential unrepresented employees, who did not receive comparable benefit adjustments via prior MOU negotiations
Citywide Class & Comp Study + Interim Adjustments
Segal Co. contract to conduct enterprise-wide classification and compensation analysis, while realigning Department Head salaries for Library, Recreation & Arts, Communications, Community Development, and City Clerk positions Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1619 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Economic Development
Strategy
Catalyzing private sector reinvestment in Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 1620 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 The Economic Challenge
Restaurant & hotel sales declining despite improved conditions -14
-9
-8
-4
0 -16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0 Quick Service Fine Dining Fast Casual All Sectors Casual Dining Source: HDL Q2-2025 | Restaurant & Hotel Sales Year-Over-Year Change Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1621 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Economic Development Toolkit
$3M Economic Development Fund Restaurant TI incentives, business attraction, Rose Parade, Promenade studies
Wastewater Fee Waiver Eliminates ~$1,400/seat City fee for new restaurants and expansions Retail to Restaurant Activation Forgivable loans, expedited review, case management for conversions Free Sidewalk Dining (Tables & Chairs) Eliminating fees & permits for simple setups — up to 59 restaurants benefit
Entertainment Zone Expansion Full Downtown core + event-based for Pier, Main St, Montana Ave TDM Modernization Self-attestation model replacing mandatory annual surveys for 30-249 employees
Film Permit Fee Waiver Temporary waiver to attract production during industry disruption Downtown Parking Adjustments 90 min for $1 + fitness/wellness and school validation pilots Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1622 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Major Events Pipeline
Positioning Santa Monica as a world-class destination
2026
FIFA World Cup
Activations
5-week Downtown activation
$250K Metro grant secured
2026
Goldenvoice
Music Festival
September 2026
License agreement advancing
2027
ESPN
Broadcast Partnership
Licensing agreement
in development
2028
Olympic Games
Hospitality
Multiple nation agreements
$500K Metro grant secured
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Packet Pg. 1623 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Public Safety Policies
Building on recent public safety gains
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Packet Pg. 1624 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 New Public Safety Policies
Metro MOU — Platform Enforcement
Authorizes SMPD to conduct enforcement on Metro train platforms within the City. Tap to Exit has not mitigated end-of-line impacts — this shifts from reactive to preventative policing model.
Vehicle Habitation & Vanlording Regulations
Ordinances developed to address vehicle habitation and vanlording concerns. Implementation being delayed due to objections raised from neighboring jurisdiction regarding identified Safe Parking option. Staff set to return within the next several weeks with both ordinances and new Safe Parking location.
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Packet Pg. 1625 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Budgetary Impacts
& Path Forward
Investing in Santa Monica's future while maintaining fiscal balance Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1626 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Budgetary Impacts — All-In Picture
Budget remains structurally balanced after all recommended investments FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30
Total Revenues $477.1M $517.4M $546.4M $571.3M $583.7M
Operating Exp. ($489.9M) ($525.2M) ($531.0M) ($548.3M) ($566.4M) Capital Exp. ($22.5M) ($13.9M) ($15.3M) ($16.1M) ($16.1M) Econ Recovery Rsrv — ($3.0M) — — —
NET POSITION Balanced $13K $28K $6.9M $1.2M
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Packet Pg. 1627 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Additional Fiscal Strength
Factors not included in budget projections
Major Event Revenues
FIFA World Cup, Goldenvoice, ESPN, Olympics — significant direct revenues in negotiation, not reflected in projections $94M Cash Position
Unobligated General Fund cash on hand provides a stable operating foundation Reduced Contingent Liabilities
New strategies by the City Attorney's Office have materially strengthened the City's risk profile Item 11-C
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1628 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment The Path Forward
✓ Crime is down 12.5%
✓ Full sworn staffing for the first time in 20+ years
✓ Filing on nearly 90% of all fileable cases
✓ Plan check turnaround improved 40+ percentage points
✓ General Fund structurally balanced — a year ahead of schedule The foundation is being built — carefully, deliberately, and with purpose.
From realignment towards revitalization — to achieve a true renaissance for Santa Monica.
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Packet Pg. 1629 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Staff Recommendation
Consider approval of Recommended Action Items 1 through 20 • Items 1 through 20 are related to matters that have been reviewed to this point in time • Given Council recusals, after consideration of items 1 through 20, we will review details related:
• Recommended Action Item 21 – Conduct community outreach on proposed housing-first system of care) • Recommended Action Item 22 – Provide direction to study the nonprofit housing development entity) Item 11-C
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Packet Pg. 1630 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Housing First System of Care
Conducting outreach regarding a potential shift in our homeless prevention approach Recommended Action Item 21
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Packet Pg. 1631 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Housing-First System of Care
From managing homelessness impacts to managing housing outcomes Current Model
Shelter capacity only (SamoShel)
No City-controlled interim or permanent housing
Funds impacts without controlling outcomes
Concentrated in Downtown
Proposed System
City-controlled continuum: shelter → interim → permanent Distributed sites matched to population & acuity
Managed pipeline with accountability at every step
Prioritizes Santa Monica Priority Population
Community Engagement Before Any Decisions Are Made
Town halls, neighborhood outreach, commission engagement, service provider coordination March – May 2026 | Report back to Council: June 2026
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Packet Pg. 1632 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Nonprofit Housing Development Entity
Assess creation of an additional vehicle to accelerate affordable housing development Recommended Action Item 22
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Packet Pg. 1633 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Nonprofit Housing Development Entity
A new vehicle to accelerate affordable and mixed-income housing production Current LIHTC model has limitations: slow, uncertain timelines, and restricted income flexibility. A supplemental vehicle to meet Housing Element goals and system-of-care objectives could be a useful new tool to achieve affordable housing goals.
What a nonprofit entity could do:
Secure, Finance & Build
Tax-exempt financing, traditional bank lending — faster than tax-credit projects Mixed-Income Flexibility
Custom income bands from very low through workforce — beyond federal program limits System-of-Care Integration
Align placements with shelter exits and interim step-downs Scalable Portfolio
Separated from City operations, growing managed portfolio over time Models: Housing Opportunities Commission (Montgomery Co., MD) | Atlanta Urban Development Corp.
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Packet Pg. 1634 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Questions?
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Packet Pg. 1635 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment The Path Forward
✓ Crime is down 12.5%
✓ Full sworn staffing for the first time in 20+ years
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✓ Plan check turnaround improved 40+ percentage points
✓ General Fund structurally balanced — a year ahead of schedule The foundation is being built — carefully, deliberately, and with purpose.
From realignment towards revitalization — to achieve a true renaissance for Santa Monica.
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Packet Pg. 1636 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment Santa Monica
Realignment Plan
Update
City Council Meeting
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1637 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7560 : Realignment City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointments to one unscheduled and one scheduled vacancy on the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission for terms ending on June 30, 2028.
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
16.A
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission
Name Application Date
Andrews, Mark D. 01/09/2026
Helms, Williams S. 09/30/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2
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Packet Pg. 1639 Attachment: Applicant List (7548 : 16.A. Appointments to the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.B
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
B. Written Comments
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Landmarks Commission
Name Application Date
DiRosa, Joseph 06/20/2025
Lemlein, Carol 12/15/2025
May, Joseph 11/19/2025
Price, Robert 02/01/2026
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 4
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Packet Pg. 1641 Attachment: Applicant List (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: susan Loughmiller <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 10:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Please appoint Carol Lemlein to Landmarks
EXTERNAL
Carol has been a great partner to the historic Church in Ocean Park, and has a great knowledge of city laws and policies, is well versed in the field, and is smart and caring. We highly support her! Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1642 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 2 David Yakobson
From: Richard Orton <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 10:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Carol Lemlein for Landmarks Commissioner
EXTERNAL
City Council.
I have know Carol over 10 years and as president of the Santa Monica Conservancy for much of that time there is no one more familiar with the issues before the Landmarks Commission than Carol.
Please appoint her to a post on that board.
And if you are at all interested in Santa Monica, please ask Dan Hall to show you the copies of my history book he has borrowed until April 1st. Lots of great stories there about old Santa Monica that will delight you. Later in April copies of the books will be available at all branches of the Santa Monica Library.
All the best,
Richard Orton
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1644 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Susan McCarthy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 11:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Landmarks Commission Appointment
EXTERNAL
Carol Lemlein is exceptionally well qualified to serve the City of Santa Monica as a Landmarks Commissioner. She is a long time resident of the city and a long serving leader of the Santa Monica Conservancy with close ties to state and national preservation leadership.
Carol's knowledge, pragmatism and skill will help to ensure that our city meets today's challenging development issues without losing the essence of its historic appeal as a place to live, work and visit.
Thanks to all of you for your service to our community.
Susan E. McCarthy
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Packet Pg. 1645 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Andrew Hoyer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 2:48 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell
Subject: 03-24-26 CC Agenda Item 16-B
EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
In regards to the unplanned vacancy on the Landmarks Commission, it is clear that the best candidate for the position is Carol Lemlein. She has been a constant source of historical data for me since I began my civic journey in 2011. I trust you will make the correct choice.
Thank you,
Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President
There is only one moment in time when it is essential to awaken. That moment is now. - Buddha
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Packet Pg. 1646 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 2 David Yakobson
From: Janet Gollery McKeithen <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 3:26 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comment on Item 16 B Landmarks Commissioner
EXTERNAL
Good afternoon, Council Members and Mayor,
I’m writing to voice my support for Carol Lemlein for Landmarks Commissioner. Carol has decades of experience in historic preservation - in Santa Monica and in the larger region. She is the only candidate with that depth of experience. She is extremely intelligent, organized and dedicated. She not only says she is interested in diversity, equity and racial justice, she has shown it with her actions. Through the Conservancy, she has worked closely with African American historian Alison Rose Jefferson, PhD, and the Quinn Research Center in developing programs that highlight the history and influence of the Black community in Santa Monica.
Social Justice and Equity are important in Landmark decisions. As we just saw with Cesar Chavez, what we preserve is important. We are living in a time when history is being erased. This is a time when some people (particularly white, straight men) in power are trying to rewrite history. Let’s not be those people. I believe that Carol listens, learns and cares deeply about the truth. Her voice will be one of equity and justice. We need that voice on our Landmarks Commission.
Janet Gollery McKeithen
Minister, The Church in Ocean Park
Co-Founder, Queer Prom Santa Monica
Co-Founder, The Committee for Racial Justice
Member, Santa Monica Bay Human Relations Council
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Packet Pg. 1647 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Leslie Lambert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 3:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete
Subject: Item 16B
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my strong support for the appointment of Carol Lemlein to the Landmarks Commission.
I have known Carol for many years and can attest to her historic preservation expertise and integrity. I can also attest to Carol's ability to take a pragmatic approach to furthering historic preservation objectives. I appreciate this because she understands that meeting these objectives and housing production objectives are not mutually exclusive. It is not one or the other. Her work on the EAH affordable housing project at 14th and Michigan is a good example of a win win outcome.
Please appoint Carol Lemlein to the Landmarks Commission. The Commission will greatly benefit with her appointment. Thank you.
Leslie Lambert
Former Landmarks Commissioner
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Packet Pg. 1648 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Morgan Sykes Jaybush <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 7:52 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Santa Monica Landmarks Commission Recommendation Letter for Carol Lemlein Attachments: Santa Monica Landmarks Commission Recommendation Letter for Carol Lemlein
03.23.26.pdf
EXTERNAL
To the Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Carol Lemlein for a seat on the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission. I have known Carol since 2024 when I joined the Board of the Santa Monica Conservancy, and a year later, I had the honor of taking over her position as Board Secretary.
As a fourth-generation Angeleno and the Creative Director at Omgivning, my architectural work is deeply rooted in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Throughout my 21 year career, I have collaborated extensively with the Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources, the California Office of Historic Preservation, the National Parks Service, and both the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Conservancies to help protect our endangered historic fabric. Through this professional lens, I can confidently say that no other candidate has more direct experience with our city's historic preservation program, our laws, and our local history than Carol. In addition to being exceptionally qualified, she is brilliant and thoughtful.
Carol has been a resident of Santa Monica for 39 years. Stepping into the Board Secretary role, I gained a profound appreciation for the strong organizational foundation she built during her nearly two decades with the Conservancy, particularly during her tenure as Board President from 2008 through 2019. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of local, regional, and national preservation policies. Given my own focus on complex adaptive reuse projects, I highly value her specific expertise regarding the California Historical Building Code and her recognition of the unique construction challenges inherent in maintaining and reusing historic structures.
Furthermore, Carol is widely respected for her ongoing dedication to community outreach and her commitment to bringing our city's history to the public. She consistently advocates for a holistic approach to preservation, ensuring that the cultural heritage of all our diverse neighborhoods is recognized and celebrated.
Carol’s profound expertise and inclusive vision perfectly align with the Landmarks Commission's mission to safeguard our cultural and architectural history for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people. Her goal to make the historic designation process more accessible and transparent is exactly what our community needs. I can think of no one better suited for this role.
Sincerely,
Morgan Sykes Jaybush
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Packet Pg. 1650 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 3 David Yakobson
From: Bea Nemlaha <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 8:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 3/24/36 Council Agenda 16B - Landmarks Commission Appointment: Carol Lemlein
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members,
Please appoint Carol Lemlein to the Landmarks Commission vacancy.
As most of you know, Carol has been an active and knowledgeable member and supporter of Santa Monica’s historic preservation community for many years, including her service on the Santa Monica Conservancy Board.
No other candidate before you has the depth and breadth of knowledge Carol will bring to the Commission regarding our local, state, and federal laws defining and impacting local preservation. No other candidate has Carol’s experience with Santa Monica’s Landmarks Commission’s historic preservation decisions and outcomes. Carol is the only candidate who knows Santa Monica history suƯiciently to understand why, how, and where historic preservation matters.
We are truly fortunate that Ms. Lemlein wishes to serve. Thank you for appointing her.
Bea Nemlaha
3 rd Street Neighborhood Historic District
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Packet Pg. 1651 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 4 David Yakobson
From: Elizabeth Van Denburgh <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 10:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Cc: Oliver Chi
Subject: 3/24/26 City Council Mtg. Item 16b - Carol Lemlein for unscheduled vacancy on Landmarks Commission
EXTERNAL
Mayor Torosis and City Council Members,
I strongly recommend Carol Lemlein to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission. No other candidate has the direct experience with our city's historic preservation program, our laws, and our local history that Ms. Lemlein does.
Many thanks,
Elizabeth Van Denburgh
Wilmont Chair
[email protected]
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March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1652 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Mario Fonda-Bonardi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Landmarks Commission Appointment of Carol Lemlein
EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
Please appoint Carol Lemlein to the open position of Landmarks Commissioner. She is by far the most qualified person for the job having spent about two decades in the field of preservation and historical legislation. She understands the nuances and trade offs in preservation, is extremely well connected in the development and preservation community, and would bring her valuable experience to the Commission for the entire City's benefit.
Your favorable consideration of this request is greatly appreciated.
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA
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Packet Pg. 1653 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Barry Rosenbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Landmark Commission Appointment
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and City Council members:
I am writing to encourage you to appoint Carol Lemlein to the Landmarks Commission tonight. I observed Carol’s expertise with the City’s historic preservation program and our local history firsthand during the many years that I advised the Landmarks Commission as its City Attorney and during the time I served on the Landmarks Commission. I am quite confident that no other candidate is as qualified for this position as Carol is. It is wonderful that a person of her integrity and skill set is offering to volunteer for such an important role with the City.
Thanks so much for your consideration. She will serve you well.
Sincerely,
Barry Rosenbaum
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Packet Pg. 1654 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Amanda Seward <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:49 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; [email protected]; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Appointment of Carol Lemlein to Landmarks Commission-Item 16B March 24 Council Meeting
EXTERNAL
I am writing to encourage your appointment of Carol Lemlein to the Landmarks Commission. She has direct experience with Santa Monica's historic preservation program and laws, a deep understanding and appreciation of the local history, and in addition is brilliant, hard working and thoughtful. There could not be a better candidate.
Amanda Seward
Law Offices of Amanda Seward
3530 Moore Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 439-2422 - telephone
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 1655 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7546 : 16.B. Appointment to the Landmarks Commission (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.C
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one scheduled vacancy on the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee
Name Application Date
Gerwitz, Richard* 10/07/2025
Waterfall, Dave* 06/18/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2
* Ineligible
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Packet Pg. 1657 Attachment: Applicant List [Revision 1] (7549 : 16.C. Appointment to the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.D
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
Prepared By: David Yakobson, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Personnel Board
Name Application Date
Betancourt, Karen 07/14/2025
Smith, Christopher J. 03/10/2026
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2
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Packet Pg. 1659 Attachment: Applicant List (7547 : 16.D. Appointment to the Personnel Board (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.E
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
Prepared By: Mitchell Kois, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
B. Written Comments
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Recreation and Parks Commission
Name
Badawy, Adam
Barba-Padilla, Bee
Bauer, Jessica
Campbell, Daniel
Ewing, Bradley
Goldenberg, Matthew
Kolhoff, Nikki
Mirhashemi, Jaleh
Sullivan, Thomas
Application Date
07/25/2025
10/29/2025
02/22/2026
02/04/2026
10/22/2025
03/05/2026
06/12/2025
06/03/2025
08/09/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 9
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Packet Pg. 1661 Attachment: Applicant List [Revision 1] (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Matt Goldenberg D.O. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:12 PM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: Micah Akerson; Tony Lopez; Jenny Rogers; Oliver Chi Subject: Agenda Item 16E: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Members of the Santa Monica City Council, There are applicants who want to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission because they love parks. I want to serve because I owe them something.
I grew up half a block from Lincoln Middle School, in a townhome without a yard. Our parks were not a luxury for my family — they were the backyard we didn't have. They shaped me in ways I am still discovering, and that personal debt is not incidental to my interest in this commission. It is the foundation of it.
I am a physician, a parent of two daughters, and a lifelong Santa Monica resident — and I believe that combination of perspectives is precisely what this commission needs at this moment.
As a physician, I bring something to this commission that few others can: a clinical grounding in the public health case for green space. The evidence is unambiguous — access to parks reduces stress, improves mental health outcomes, and strengthens the social bonds that hold communities together. I will be the voice in the room who ensures that our decisions are not just well-intentioned, but evidencebased. And I will keep asking the equity question that the data demands: studies consistently show that residents who live within walking distance of a park have measurably better health outcomes than those who do not. Access to quality parks and programming should be equally distributed across Santa Monica's neighborhoods, and closing that gap is not just good policy. It is a moral obligation — and one I intend to keep at the center of this commission's work.
As a neighborhood leader, I bring a tested record of turning disagreement into alignment. As Co-Chair of NOMA, I helped to build a coalition of neighbors, advocates, and stakeholders with competing interests and moved them toward a single, clear vision — natural grass on all public land in Santa Monica. That effort required patience, persistence, and a willingness to listen to people I didn't always agree with. It also required holding firm when it mattered. Those are the skills this commission needs, not just to advance the Parks Vision Plan, but to do so in a way the whole community can get behind.
That plan represents a genuinely extraordinary opportunity — a once-in-a-generation chance to build a Great Park, activate every park in the city with arts, culture, and programming, and connect every neighborhood to green space and clean air. Santa Monica has earned its reputation as a national leader Item 16-E
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What I offer is not just enthusiasm for parks. It is a physician's discipline, a coalition-builder's patience, and a neighbor's personal stake in getting this right. If appointed, I will bring all three to every meeting, every decision, and every conversation — in service of the Santa Monica that future generations will be proud, privileged, and grateful to call home.
Thank you for your consideration, for taking the time to speak with me over the past few weeks and for your continued service to this city.
Warmly,
Matt Goldenberg D.O.
Board Cerified, General and Addiction Psychiatry
Father of Two Daughters in SMMUSD Schools
NOMA, Co-Chair
Great Park Coalition Advisory Committee Member
Lifelong Resident of Santa Monica, Roosevelt, Lincoln, SAMO (Class of 2002) Item 16-E
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Packet Pg. 1663 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Heather Thomason <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 10:23 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Re: Agenda Item 16E — Letter of Recommendation for Matt Goldenberg, Recreation and Parks Commission
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Dear Members of the City Council,
I am writing to offer my strongest possible recommendation for Matt Goldenberg’s appointment to the Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission. I have had the privilege of observing Matt as he worked on issues that matter deeply to our community, and I can say without hesitation that he is exactly the kind of person we need serving in an advisory role to our City Council.
Matt is an exceptionally intelligent person who grasps complex policy quickly and thoroughly. He does not simply skim the surface of an issue—he digs into the details, asks the right questions, and arrives at well-reasoned positions. His ability to think on his feet is remarkable. In meetings and public forums, I have watched him absorb new information in real time, synthesize it, and offer ideas that are both creative and grounded in practical reality. He consistently brings excellent ideas to the table, the kind that move conversations forward and open up possibilities others may not have considered.
What sets Matt apart, though, is how he works with people. Community issues in Santa Monica often involve deeply held and diverging points of view, and I have seen Matt navigate those dynamics with extraordinary skill. He listens carefully, treats every perspective with respect, and has a genuine talent for finding consensus where others see only division. He does not shy away from disagreement, but he approaches it with a collaborative spirit that brings people together rather than pushing them apart. That quality is invaluable on any commission, and especially on one that serves such a broad cross-section of our residents.
I have seen all of these qualities in action through Matt’s tireless advocacy for the use of real grass instead of synthetic turf in our city’s parks and recreational spaces. This is an issue he has pursued with passion, persistence, and an impressive command of the research and policy considerations involved. He has shown up, done the work, engaged stakeholders on all sides, and made a compelling case—all while maintaining the kind of positive, constructive attitude that earns the respect of allies and opponents alike. His dedication to this cause is a window into the kind of commissioner he will be: thorough, Item 16-E
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Packet Pg. 1664 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 2 passionate, collaborative, and relentless in his commitment to getting things right for Santa Monica.
Beyond his direct contributions, Matt is the kind of civic participant who inspires others to get involved. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his example demonstrates that engaged, thoughtful residents can make a real difference in how our city is governed. Appointing Matt to the Recreation and Parks Commission would not only add a tremendous asset to the body itself—it would send a signal that Santa Monica values the kind of dedication and good faith he represents.
I urge you in the strongest terms to appoint Matt Goldenberg. You will be so pleased with your decision. And if you pass on him, I believe you will be missing out on one of the most capable, thoughtful, and dedicated people you could have serving this community.
Sincerely,
Heather Thomason
Santa Monica Resident
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1665 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 3 David Yakobson
From: Ellen Hannan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2026 11:50 AM
To: Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16c vacancy recommendation Matt Goldenberg Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Santa Monica Council Members:
I strongly support Matt Goldenberg to fill the open vacancy for the Parks and Recreation Commission. He has demonstrated an open mind, dedication and leadership.
Ellen Hannan
1218 9th St #6
Santa Monica CA 90401
Item 16-E
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Packet Pg. 1666 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 4 David Yakobson
From: Susan Hannan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2026 1:42 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Goldenberg for Recreation and Parks Commission Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Santa Monica Council Members:
I strongly support Matt Goldenberg to fill the open vacancy for the Parks and Recreation Commission. He has demonstrated an open mind, dedication and leadership.
Susan Hannan
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1667 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 7 David Yakobson
From: Bruce Leddy <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:04 PM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: 16E - Matt Goldenberg Endorsement
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and City Council MembersI'm writing to enthusiastically support Matt Goldenberg's appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission (Item 16E, March 24th). Matt's enthusiasm, dedication, and intelligence so impressed the NOMA Board that we quickly vaulted him from member, to Board, to Vice Chair, to now serving as my Co-Chair in short order. We recognized that Matt is a natural leader who is thorough and thoughtful, who listens and finds common ground that brings people together, and whose commitment to this City is unwavering. Santa Monica would be lucky to have his talents at Rec & Parks.
As a quick example of Matt's abilities: one of the other neighborhood leaders brought up the cause of keeping grass fields in Santa Monica, instead of converting to artificial turf. Matt – a father of two kids who use the parks and school fields regularly – took up the cause and rallied all 7 of the neighborhood groups to sign on to a letter advocating for a moratorium on artificial turf on public property. Getting all 7 groups to agree on ANYTHING is a near impossible task (trust me, I've only been able to do it once), but Matt was able to use his persuasive abilities, and his flexibility in hearing others' concerns, to quickly reach consensus. After Council passed a resolution about turf, Matt did not declare "mission accomplished." He continues to rally parents and residents to push SMMUSD to change its plans for turf at our public school fields.
This example shows Matt's abilities both as a leader who can organize and inspire people to champion a cause, and his tenacious commitment to parks and recreation in the City.
In the years I have served as a Board member and Chair at NOMA, I can say that it is rare to find someone who combines a passion for making things better, with a sensitivity to other perspectives.
That's what makes Matt a great member of our team and what will make him an outstanding Commissioner at Rec & Parks. I hope you will give him your full support.
Bruce Leddy
Co-Chair, NOMA
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Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1668 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 8 David Yakobson
From: Annspun <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 3:15 PM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Recommendation for Recreation of Recreation and Parks Commission Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Good afternoon Mayor Torosis and Members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I highly recommend Matt Goldenberg for commissioner for your unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
I have become acquainted with Matt as a fellow board member of NOMA, our North of Montana Association neighborhood group.
Like Lana Negrete, he shares a background of growing up in Santa Monica and continues to infuse his love of Santa Monica into all aspects of making our city the best it can be, now and for future generations.
Matt is enthusiastic and well versed in city government, education and business, all necessary for a successful city to thrive! He not only studies the issues but is an authentic listener and problem solver.
Matt cares, shares and dares to enthusiastically think outside the box.
His involvement has earned my trust and respect.
Respectfully,
Ann Greenspun
SM Resident, 49 years
RN, 1984 Olympics (Coliseum)
Twentieth Century Fox and Prospect Studios, Walt Disney Company Item 16-E
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Packet Pg. 1669 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 9 Past Chair, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Past Board Member, Bayside District Corporation (now Downtown Santa Monica)
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1670 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 10 David Yakobson
From: Tricia Crane <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 3:47 PM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Council meeting of 3/24/2026 - Agenda Item 16E: Support for Matt Goldenberg to be appointed to the unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Members of the Santa Monica City Council, We enthusiastically support and ask the Council to appoint Matt Goldenberg to the open seat on the Recreation & Parks Commission.
We know Matt through his good work as a leader in the growing coalition supporting a commitment to a future when natural grass will be the healthy and safe standard for all public land in Santa Monica.
Matt has worked hard to build consensus around the need to expand green space in our city. He is also highly regarded for his enthusiastic participation in the Neighborhood Council.
Santa Monica will be well served by Matt as a member of the Recreation & Parks Commission.
The Board of Northeast Neighbors
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1671 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 11 David Yakobson
From: Elizabeth Van Denburgh <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 5:31 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Cc: Micah Akerson; Tony Lopez; Jenny Rogers; Oliver Chi Subject: 2/24/26 City Council Mtg., Agenda Item 16E : Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission; I supported Matt Goldenberg Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
EXTERNAL
Mayor Torosis and City Council Members,
As the Wilmont chair I have been working with Matt Goldenberg, NOMA co-chair, as part of the Neighborhood Council meetings. He is a natural leader who likes to focus on clear objectives and looks to bring as many people into the tent as reasonable. I find him interested in many things about the city and mostly, interested in the residents and their children. I can say from my times working with him on the Turf discussions with the city and school district I believe he brings a logical and resident focus that is refreshing.
I support Matt Goldenberg to be appointed to the Santa Monica Parks and Recreation commission for the unscheduled vacancy outlined in Agenda Item 16E.
Many thanks,
Elizabeth Van Denburgh
Wilmont Chair
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1672 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 2 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 9:15 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: ITEM 16-E RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION OPENING From: phillis dudick <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:07 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: ITEM 16-E RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION OPENING
EXTERNAL
Honorable Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers:
Matt Goldenberg has expressed a deep interest in serving on the Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission.
Matt has two young children at Franklin Elementary School, where he and his wife are involved in volunteer community leadership. Matt understands the importance of the commission's role in guiding the road forward for Santa Monica's children and residents of all ages.
Matt has also taken on a leadership role as co-chair of NOMA, has Santa Monica roots, and a passion to serve our City.
Sincerely,
Phillis Dudick
Santa Monica Resident
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1673 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Andrew Hoyer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 2:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell
Subject: 03-24-26 CC Agenda Item 16-E
EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
In light of your recent decision to approve the Master Park Plan and not only include the ban on artificial turf in our parks but insert dialog insisting on its replacement with natural grass at the end of its lifespan, the obvious choice for a new Parks and Recreation Commissioner would be Matt Goldberg. He shepherded a resolution through numerous organizations so that you were presented with one loud voice preferring nature over petroleum products thus creating carbon sinks instead of footprints. I believe he will do a fine job of preserving this choice going forward.
Sincerely,
Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President
There is only one moment in time when it is essential to awaken. That moment is now. - Buddha
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March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1674 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Elizabeth Lerer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:07 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16.E. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I cannot imagine you appointing anyone better than Matt Goldenberg to the Recreation & Parks Commission.
Please appoint Matt!
Thank you,
Elizabeth Lerer
Resident of Santa Monica
Item 16-E
March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1675 Attachment: Written Comments (7581 : 16.E. Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.F
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointments to one scheduled and two unscheduled vacancies on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for terms ending on June 30, 2027.
Prepared By: Mitchell Kois, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Transit Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee
Name Application Date
Boyhan, Bryan P* 05/08/2025
Ginsburg, Scott A 11/07/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2
* Ineligible
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Packet Pg. 1677 Attachment: Applicant List [Revision 1] (7582 : 16.F. Appointments to TOTAC (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.G
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Authority Board for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
Prepared By: Mitchell Kois, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicant List
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City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Housing Authority Board
Name Application Date
Badawy, Adam* 02/28/2026
Giolito, Robert S.* 02/05/2026
Helms, William S.* 09/30/2025
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 3
* Ineligible
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Packet Pg. 1679 Attachment: Applicant List [Revision 1] (7583 : 16.G. Appointment to Housing Authority Board (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.H
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to remove Anujan Jeevaprakash from the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee seat due to absenteeism, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy
Prepared By: Mitchell Kois, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 16.I
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Manager's Office
Subject: Request of Councilmember Zernitskaya and Mayor Torosis that the City Council consider approving the allocation of $2,000 from Council Discretionary Funds to support the Summer Willis Foundation’s 5K Denim Run/Walk in support of survivors of sexual assault taking place in Santa Monica on April 12, 2026. The funds would be appropriated as follows:
$1,000 from the discretionary funds controlled by Councilmember Zernitskaya and $1,000 from the discretionary funds controlled by Mayor Torosis Prepared By: Sergio Ramirez, Chief of Staff
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Discretionary Funds Tracking - 20260317
B. Written Comments
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FY 2025-26 Council Discretionary Funds
Updated: 3/17/2026 Council Discretionary Funds 01100001.532330.Project# FY 2025-26 - New Appropriation and allocations
Entered
Into Tyler
Project# Description Amount Programmed Date Negrete Torosis Hall Raskin Snell Zernitskaya Zwick FY 2025-26 - New Appropriation 140,000.00 Budget Adoption FY25-26, 6/24/25, Council meeting, 10/14/25, Item 11B $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 11/26/25 12095 Legado Latino-2025 Dia de Muerto Celebration (6,000.00) Council Meeting 11/18/25, Item 16C (3,000.00) (3,000.00) 12/15/25 12096 SMC Annual Givnig THANKS(giving) Event (3,000.00) Council Meeting 11/18/25, Item 16D (1,000.00) (1,000.00) (1,000.00) -
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Total $ 131,000.00
$ 131,000.00 Unprogrammed Balance Available $ 20,000.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 17,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 20,000.00
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Packet Pg. 1682 Attachment: Discretionary Funds Tracking - 20260317 (7619 : Council Discretionary Funding for Summer Item 16-I
March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1683 Attachment: Written Comments (7619 : Council Discretionary Funding for Summer Willis Foundation)