Santa Monica
Realignment Plan
Update
City Council Meeting
March 24, 2026
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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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Realignment Plan
Accomplishments
Six months of progress across five strategic priorities Item 11-C
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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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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Key Results at a Glance
12.5%
Decline in
Part I Crime
88%
Case Filing
Rate (CAO)
92.5%
Plan Check
On-Time Rate
20+
Years Since
Full PD Staffing
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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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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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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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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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
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2025 Public Safety Update
A fundamental shift from reactive response to proactive policing Item 11-C
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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%
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Budget Update
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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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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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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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$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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Realignment Plan
Scorecard
Council-directed performance measurement dashboard
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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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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Safe Neighborhoods & Clean Streets
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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Economic Opportunity & Growth
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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Affordable, Livable & Secure Housing
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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Creating Organizational Capacity
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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 Scorecard: Building Organizational Health
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Operationalizing
the Realignment
From project to permanent operating standard
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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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Recommended
Adjustments
Four categories of targeted investments
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Economic Development
Strategy
Catalyzing private sector reinvestment in Santa Monica
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City of Santa Monica | Realignment Plan Update | March 24, 2026 The Economic Challenge
Restaurant & hotel sales declining despite improved conditions -14
-9
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-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
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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
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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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Public Safety Policies
Building on recent public safety gains
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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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Budgetary Impacts
& Path Forward
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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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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
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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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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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Housing First System of Care
Conducting outreach regarding a potential shift in our homeless prevention approach Recommended Action Item 21
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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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Nonprofit Housing Development Entity
Assess creation of an additional vehicle to accelerate affordable housing development Recommended Action Item 22
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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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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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Santa Monica
Realignment Plan
Update
City Council Meeting
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