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
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
INTERIM CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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: 4/15/2026 11:36 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: Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
2.B. Proclamation: National Gardening Month (50th Anniversary Community Gardens Santa Monica)
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Approval of Second Modification of Agreement with Modaxo for Parking Citation Processing and Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Citations for the Department of Transportation - Duplicate Item. Already approved on 3/24/26.
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.B. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Renewal of General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute a General Services Agreement (GSA) with the County of Los Angeles for a fiveyear period through June 30, 2031, covering a variety of offered services City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/15/2026 11:36 AM Page 5 such as street maintenance and engineering, and emergency and health services.
4.C. Award Bid SP2658 to JM Communications for the Sewer Lateral Beach Restrooms Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 21080.21 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award Bid #SP2658 to JM Communications for construction services of the Beach Restrooms Sewer Lateral Repair Project for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JM Communications, in an amount not to exceed $438,926 (including a 15% owners’ allowance and 10% contingency) for Beach Restrooms Sewer Lateral Repair.
4.D. Adoption of a Resolution to Join Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), a Joint Powers Authority for City's Advanced Provider Unit (APU) Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving the City of Santa Monica’s membership with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), a Joint Powers Authority, for the City’s Advanced Provider Unit (APU) Program.
4.E. Award Contract to Clariti Software, Inc. for Permitting Software Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for Permitting and Land Use Management System 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. 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.
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4.F. Second Reading and Adoption of 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
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.G. Second Reading and Adoption of 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
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.H. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Relating to Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.I. Second Reading and Adoption of 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 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.J. City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 5:30 PM
4.K. City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 24, 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.; City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/15/2026 11:36 AM Page 7 LASC # 24SMCV04421; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV24146; John Doe (V.D.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05050; John Doe (D.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05051; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV28433; John Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05527; John Doe 53 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV31763; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV06355; Jane Doe 16, et al. v. a Public Entity, et al.; LASC # 25STCV02235; John Doe 62, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV04414; John Doe 23 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV05850; John Doe (E.B.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06354; Jane PB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV06880; John Doe 67 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV10142; John Doe 68 v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV12089; John Doe 69, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV24158
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Lisa Parson v. City; LASC #25STCV37574
5.D. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Sean Ahaus, California Roadhouse, Inc., a California corporation d.b.a.
California Roadhouse; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for lease
5.E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 2525 Michigan (“Bergamot Station Arts Center”), Santa Monica, California; City negotiators: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Jeff Edgren, Director of Acquisitions, Affirmed Housing; Joey Hagen, Associate, Bridge Housing; Teresa Pakalski, Senior Development Manager, Community Development Partners et al; Mendel Grossbaum, Project Coordinator, Chabad; John Mimms, Vice President of Development, Michaels; Daniel Hanasab, Principal, Orum Capital; Jeremy Harris, Development Director, Owow; Luis de la Rosa, Pacific Urbanism; Jay Stark, Principal, The Pinyon Group; Anup Patel, Director of Real Estate Development, West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation; under negotiation: price and terms of payment
5.F. Public Employee Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b): Title: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
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6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
10.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 13.02.060 to Make Untenantable Conditions under California Civil Code Section 1941.1 subject to the City's Property Maintenance Code (Functioning Refrigerators & Stoves)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending the text of the Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 13.02, Property Maintenance, to include language making violations of California Civil Code 1941.1 also violations of the Santa Monica Property Maintenance code.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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11.A. Advancing Major Events: Authorization to Negotiate and Enter Into License Agreements for Upcoming Major Events, including a World Cup Fan Festival Experience at the Santa Monica Pier in June 2026; a Music Festival event on Santa Monica Beach in September of 2026, and a Nations Village to include International Olympic Committee (IOC) satellite broadcast center, National Olympic Committee hospitality house, and brand hospitality house activation at Crescent Bay Park and portions of Lot 4 South during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games; Adoption of Resolutions to Facilitate Upcoming Major Events and Community Events; and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Portions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.08 (Disorderly Conduct, Nuisances, etc.), 4.12 (Noise), 4.55 (Park and Beach Code), 4.68 (Community Events), 6.112 (Street Performers), and 9.61 (Signs) to Facilitate Upcoming Major Events and Community Events
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures), and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), of the CEQA Guidelines for Ordinance amendments to facilitate the planning and execution of major special events as set forth in the staff report;
2. Adopt for introduction and first reading an ordinance to amend Chapters 4.08 (disorderly conduct, nuisances, etc.), 4.12 (noise), 4.55 (park and beach code), 4.68 (community events), 6.112 (street performers), and 9.61 (signs) to facilitate community events, as set forth in the staff report;
3. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures), and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with Anheuser-Busch and Momentum to host a World Cup fan festival experience at the Santa Monica Pier in June 2026, as set forth in the staff report;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Anheuser-Busch and Momentum to host a World Cup fan festival experience at the Santa Monica Pier in June 2026;
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing certain code exemptions during the AnheuserBusch World Cup fan festival experience, subject to the adoption and effectiveness of the Ordinance;
6. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures) and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with Goldenvoice, LLC, to host a music festival event on Santa Monica Beach in September of 2026; City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/15/2026 11:36 AM Page 10
7. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Goldenvoice LLC, to host a music festival event on Santa Monica Beach in September of 2026;
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing certain code exemptions during the Goldenvoice music festival in September of 2026, subject to the adoption and effectiveness of the Ordinance;
9. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures), and Section 15331(Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with Silverback, LLC, and LOIDL, LLC, and to host to host a Nations Village to include International Olympic Committee (IOC) satellite broadcast center, National Olympic Committee hospitality house, and brand hospitality house activation at Crescent Bay Park and portions of Lot 4 South during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games;
10.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Silverback, LLC, and LOIDL, LLC, to host a Nations Village to include International Olympic Committee (IOC) satellite broadcast center, National Olympic Committee hospitality house, and brand hospitality house activation at Crescent Bay Park and portions of Lot 4 South during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games;
11.Adopt an amendment to the Master Fee Resolution removing beach parking lot fees;and
12.Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 11708 and adopting a revised policy establishing a signature events category, designating Santa Monica Signature Events Category, identifying Santa Monica Signature Events, and authorizing waiver of City event fees for designated signature events.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
. ROLL CALL
12.A. Approval of Minutes for the Housing Authority Board Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority Board approve the minutes for the May 13, 2025, Housing Authority Board meeting.
12.B. Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Public Housing Authority Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Santa Monica Housing Authority Board:
1. Hold a public hearing and receive public comment
2. Adopt the Draft Fiscal Year FY 2026-2027 Annual Plan and Progress Report for the Five-Year Plan for 2025-2030
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3. Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Administrative Plan
4. Authorize the Submission of the FY 2026-2027 PHA Plan which consists of the Draft Annual Plan and Progress Report, and Draft Administrative Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
5. 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.
. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
12.C. Public Hearing and Introduction for First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Align Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.125, Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, with State Law as Modified by Santa Monica’s 6th Cycle Housing Element
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.21(k); and
2. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance amending the text of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to align Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.125, Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, with State law as modified by Santa Monica’s 6th cycle Housing Element.
3. Alternatively, the City Council has the option to: 1) Adopt a finding of statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.21(k); and 2) Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance amending the text of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to align Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.125, Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, with State law as modified by Santa Monica’s 6th cycle Housing Element, with additional amendment to maintain the State-authorized adjustment guaranteeing unit sizes of 1,500 square feet.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16.A. Appointments to one unscheduled and one scheduled vacancy on the Building & Fire-Life Safety Commission for terms ending on June 30, 2028. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.B. Appointment to one scheduled vacancy on the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.C. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2027. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.D. Appointments to one scheduled and two unscheduled vacancies on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee for terms ending on June 30, 2027. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.E. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.F. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Authority Board for a term ending on June 30, 2026. (Continued from 03/24/2026)
16.G. Recommendation to accept Joseph Antognini's resignation from the Disabilities Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy
16.H. Request of Councilmember Hall, Mayor Pro Tempore Zwick, and Mayor Torosis that the Council direct Staff to update the City’s Responsible AI Use policy, direct the procurement of one or more enterprise AI systems, incorporate AI upskilling into staff training, and commit to a policy of workforce protection
16.I. Request by Mayor Torosis that the City Council consider allocating up to $5,000 in Council Discretionary Funds for the City to serve as a Garden Sponsor of The Growing Place’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, to be held on April 18, 2026, at Belmar Park. Mayor Torosis proposes to contribute up to $1,000 from her discretionary funds and requests that other Councilmembers consider contributing equal amounts from their respective discretionary funds to reach a total of $5,000, divided among the accounts of participating Councilmembers.
16.J. Request of Councilmember Negrete that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan to create a centralized Business Crime Response & Recovery Portal and coordinated response system that provides immediate, streamlined access to all available City resources for businesses impacted by crime
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, City of Santa Monica Generated: 4/15/2026 11:36 AM Page 13 please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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