City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
CAROLINE TOROSIS
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN JESSE ZWICK
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
LANA NEGRETE NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI
CITY MANAGER
HEIDI VON TONGELN
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
INTERIM CITY CLERK
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• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 4 raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. Proclamation: Proclaiming March 31, 2026 as National Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. City Council - Regular Meeting - Feb 24, 2026 5:30 PM
4.B. Award Contract to Clariti Software, Inc. for Permitting Software Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for Permitting and Land Use Management System - Item Pulled at Request of Staff. 3/19/26
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Clariti Software, Inc., for software licensing, maintenance, and support services associated with the City’s permitting and land use management system for the Information Services Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section
2.24.250(b), and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,403,705 (including a $127,610 contingency) for three years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.C. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
2. Receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Auditors’ Letter to Council, and the Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 5 Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the City’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
4.D. Award RFB #4503 and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Westway Auto Body and Paint Shop, Inc., for Vehicle Body Work, Repair, Paint, and New Vehicle Upfitting Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid# 4503 to Westway Auto Body and Paint Shop, Inc. (Westway) for vehicle body work, repair, paint and new vehicle upfitting for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Westway, in an amount not to exceed $2,820,077 (including a $256,371 contingency) over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Approval of the Seventh Modification to the Agreement with Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company for Additional Design and Construction Services for the City Yards Modernization Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the Microgrid and Water Resources Tenant improvements were analyzed as part of the City Yards Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum, and no further review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a seventh modification to Design-Build Contract #10371 (CCS) in the amount of $2,070,157 with Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company for additional design and construction services of the Microgrid and Water Resources Tenant Improvements as part of the City Yards Modernization Project for the Public Works Department. This would result in a new total amount not to exceed $100,743,196, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). 15268 (Ministerial Projects), and 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director of Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 6 in the City of Santa Monica and the Supplements to that Order.
4.G. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.
4.H. Award RFP to and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Agreements with USMD Direct, Inc., Southern California Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente), and Pacific Harbor Medical Group, Inc. for Occupational Medical Testing Program (OMTP) Services for the Human Resources and Finance Departments Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council.
1. Adopt a finding of no significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award RFP to USMD Direct Inc., Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente), and Pacific Harbor Medical Group Inc. to provide occupational medical testing services for the Human Resources and Finance Departments.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with USMD Direct Inc. in an amount not to exceed $297,000 (including a 15% contingency) for a total amount not to exceed $341,550 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente) in an amount not to exceed $565,110 (including a 15% contingency) for a total amount not to exceed $649,877 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific Harbor Medical Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,292,900 (including a 15% contingency) for a total amount not to exceed $2,636,835 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.I. Award Bid #4508 to and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Cummins, Inc. for Overhaul, Replacement and Repair of Cummings Engines and Battery Electric Propulsion Systems for the Department of Transportation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 7 Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid # 4508 to Cummins Inc. for overhaul, replacement, and repair of Cummins engines and battery electric propulsion systems for the Transportation Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Cummins Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,148,984, including a 10% contingency, for a five-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.J. Approval of Second Modification of Agreement with Modaxo for Parking Citation Processing and Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Citations for the Department of Transportation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second modification to agreement #11031 in the amount of $120,000 with Modaxo Corporation for parking citation processing and payment services for automated bike lane enforcement citations for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a nine-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $13,520,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.K. Approval of Lease Agreement with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier - Staff Will Request to Pull Item. 3/24/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier.
4.L. Award and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and enter into an Agreement with Archistar to Provide AI Plan Check Review Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a fiveyear agreement with Archistar, Inc. for AI-assisted plan check review. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC)
Section 2.24.250(g) and is for a total amount not-to-exceed $528,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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3. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of the report. (requires 5 votes)
4.M. Appointment of City Attorney and Authorization to Execute Agreement Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Appoint Heidi von Tongeln as City Attorney commencing on March 22, 2026; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Ms. von Tongeln for her service as City Attorney.
4.N. Approval of Assignment and Amendment of Lease for the Victorian, Located at 2640 Main Street
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorial exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Assignment and Amended Lease Agreement to transfer the leasehold interest for 2640 Main Street from Ocean Park Restaurant Corporation (OPRC) to The Santamonican Club, LLC, a California limited liability company; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept payment of $278,094 for outstanding back rent due under the existing Lease Agreement with OPRC.
4.O. City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 10, 2026 5:30 PM
4.P. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 10, 2026 5:35 PM
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV12746; John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV15009; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2; LASC # 23SMCV03120; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV26548; John CW Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV29623; John Doe (A.G.) v.
Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al; LASC # 23SMCV06066; John GA DOE, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06484; John U.L.W. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 15, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV0239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV09398; John Doe 33, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15420; John Doe 49 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV19296; John DD Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV04421; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV24146; John Doe (V.D.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05050; John Doe (D.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05051; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 9 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV28433; John Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05527; John Doe 53 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV31763; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV06355; Jane Doe 16, et al. v. a Public Entity, et al.; LASC # 25STCV02235; John Doe 62, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV04414; John Doe 23 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV05850; John Doe (E.B.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06354;Jane PB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06880; John Doe 67 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV10142; John Doe 68 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV12089; John Doe 69, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV24158
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica, et al. v. Waymo LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC et al. v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25SMCV06681
5.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Waymo LLC v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25SMCV06541
5.F. Conference with Real Estate Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: (“Santa Monica Air Center”) 3021 Airport Avenue (~90,000 sq. ft.), 3025 Airport Avenue (~7,000 sq. ft.), and adjacent Hangar and Storage Units (~2,000 sq. ft.); City Negotiators: Oliver Chi, Santa Monica City Manager; Owner of Record: City of Santa Monica; Persons to be negotiated with Judy Barker, Santa Monica Air Center
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
No items
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY . ROLL CALL
11.A. Approval of Minutes for Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency approve the minutes of the February 11, 2025 and January 13, 2026 meetings.
11.B. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Form of a Preliminary Official Statement and Continuing Disclosure Certificate for Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (2026)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Successor Agency:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the 2026 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith (Attachments A, B and C).
. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
11.C. Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve adjustments to the Santa Monica Realignment plan to transition towards operationalizing performance gains as new service delivery standards for public safety renewal, revitalization of key public spaces, and achievement of organizational stability and fiscal balance, via the following direction:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 11 Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15306 (Information Collection), Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges), and Section 15324 (Regulations of Working Conditions) ;
2. Adopt a Resolution revising rates for Downtown Parking Structures 1-9 and Ken Edwards Center, establishing the Fitness and Wellness Business Validation Pilot Program and the School Validation Pilot Program, establishing prorated Residential Parking Permits, and revising parking access card prices (Attachment A);
3. Adopt a Resolution waiving the City of Santa Monica portion of the wastewater capacity fee for restaurant and restaurant expansion projects. (Attachment B);
4. Endorse the conceptual framework for a Retail to Restaurant Activation Program and provide direction regarding eligibility criteria and geographic prioritization for (1) retail-to-restaurant conversion projects and (2) the reactivation of second-generation restaurant spaces, with staff conducting additional outreach to architects, restaurant operators, commercial brokers, and other stakeholders to further refine program design prior to implementation;
5. Authorize staff to establish an Economic Development Fund reserve of $3,000,000 from available one-time General Fund resources, with expenditures subject to subsequent Council authorization;
6. Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 6.44, to Establish Entertainment Zones in the Downtown core, on Portions of the Santa Monica Pier, and Along Portions of Main Street and Montana Avenues (Attachment C);
7. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance 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 (Attachment D);
8. Adopt a resolution revising fees, including a permit and license fee waiver for unimproved sidewalk dining and a waiver of the City of Santa Monica portion of the wastewater capacity fee for simple tables and chairs outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks. This is part of establishing the no-cost sidewalk dining program eliminating permit requirements and fees for qualifying basic outdoor dining configurations (Attachment E);
9. Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending SMMC Chapter 9.53, Transportation Demand Management, to Modify Mandatory Average Vehicle Ridership Survey Requirements by modernizing employer survey requirements through a self-attestation model (Attachment F);
10.Adopt a resolution temporarily waiving the City of Santa Monica portion of film permit application fees (Attachment G);
11.Authorize the City Manager to accept two grants from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for Open and Slow Streets Cycle Six (FIFA World Cup) and Seven (Olympic Games) awarded in the amount of $250,000 and $500,000, respectively, in the City Manager’s Office, and to accept all grant renewals;
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12.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to agreement # 5247 in the amount of $250,000 with Revel Republic to create and implement artwork and / or produce and implement public programs and events in Santa Monica as a Production Partner for the Recreation and Arts Department. This will result in a 5-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $500,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval (Attachment H);
13.Approve all personnel changes (Attachment I), approve revenue adjustments, and appropriate expenditure budget adjustments for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 (Attachment J), requires 5 votes;
14.Adopt a Resolution establishing new classifications and adopting salary rates for various listed positions (Attachment K);
15.Authorize staff to modify the Remote Work Program, establishing the InPerson Workplace Equity Benefit and establishing the Opt-Out Employee Support Program;
16.Adopt a Resolution accepting tentative agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute Side Letters of Agreement with Local 1109 and POA, authorizing revised Executive Pay Plan and revised Confidential Unrepresented Employees Pay Plan equity updates (Attachment L);
17.Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 relating to Civil Service appointment and promotional rules (Attachment M);
18.Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Segal Co. to conduct an enterprise-wide classification and compensation study. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to SMMC Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $525,000, over a four-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval (Attachment N);
19.Receive an update and provide direction on potential regulations related to using vehicles for living quarters and rental of recreational vehicles to be used as living quarters in the public right-of-way (“vanlording”) and safe parking sites;
20.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Metro to enable the Santa Monica Police Department to conduct enforcement actions on Metro train platforms within the City;
21.Direct staff to conduct housing-first system of care community outreach; and
22.Provide direction to study the nonprofit housing development entity.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
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15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointments to one unscheduled and one scheduled vacancy on the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission for terms ending on June 30, 2028.
16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Landmarks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.C. Appointment to one scheduled vacancy on the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
16.D. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
16.E. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027.
16.F. Appointments to one scheduled and two unscheduled vacancies on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for terms ending on June 30, 2027.
16.G. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Authority Board for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
16.H. 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
16.I. 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
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to City of Santa Monica Generated: 3/25/2026 10:43 AM Page 14 [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #1, #2, #3, #5, #9 and the EXPO Line serve City Hall.
Parking is available on Main Street, on Olympic Drive, and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free).