Agenda packet — Santa Monica City Council, April 28, 2026 (part 4 of 5)

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

OADSI (6.2% up to $7,000 SS + 1.45% Medicare) $ 16,038 123,462 $ 107,424 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ SUI (6.2% of first $7,000) $ 1,656 12,000 $ 10,344 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Worker's Compensation (1.47%) $ 3,082 22,434 $ 19,352 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Medical Insurance (10%) $ 16,751 121,936 $ 105,185 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-up $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments 1B. Staff Fringe Benefits TOTAL $ 37,528 279,832 $ 242,30 $ 5 $ - $ - $ 0 - % $ -

2. Consultant Services
List each consultant to be funded. Include type of service, total budgeted expense, and any additional information to support the use of consultants as opposed to staff or volunteers.

Description
TOTAL

PROGRAM
BUDGET

HSGP GRANT
BUDGET

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

Mental Health Services $ - 10,780 $ 10,780 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Consulting and Salesforce Database Subscription $ - 1,799 $ 1,799 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-up $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments

2. Consultant Services TOTAL $ 12,579 $ 12,579 - $ $ - $ - $ N/ - A $ -

3. Operating Expenses
List all operating expenses [e.g., space/rent expense, utilities, facility maintenance, equipment, insurance, office supplies, printing, audit fees, travel, training, etc.].Description TOTAL

PROGRAM
BUDGET

HSGP GRANT
BUDGET

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

Utilities $ 1,087 21,152 $ 20,065 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $
Equipment Rental $ - 17,166 $ 17,166 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Office Supplies $ 353 10,462 $ 10,109 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Postage & Shipping $ - 2,300 $ 2,300 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Repairs & Maintenance $ - 52,884 $ 52,884 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Printing & Publications $ - 254 $ 254 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Liability Insurance $ - 46,876 $ 46,876 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Telephone $ - 13,322 $ 13,322 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $
Other Operating Expenses $ - 2,036 $ 2,036 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Parking $ 500 9,035 $ 8,535 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-up $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments

3. Operating Expenses TOTAL $ 1,940 175,489 $ 173,549 $ $ - $ - $ 0 - % $ -

4. Direct Client Support
List any expenses associated with direct service provision, individual client support, scholarships, or stipends. Include estimated number of recipients.Description TOTAL

PROGRAM
BUDGET

HSGP GRANT
BUDGET

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

Client Bus Fare $ 800 10,952 $ 10,152 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Client Relief Fund $ - 16,597 $ 16,597 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Material Needs Fund $ - 6,765 $ 6,765 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Driver License Access Fund $ - 804 $ 804 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Scholarship Fund $ - 14,664 $ 14,664 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Client Event & Programs $ - 235 $ 235 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Dues & Subs, Books & Journals $ - 550 $ 550 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-up $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments

4. Direct Client Support TOTAL $ 800 50,567 $ 49,767 $ $ - $ - $ 0 - % $ -

5. Other
List any program expense not appropriate for any of the above line items and provide justification.Description TOTAL

PROGRAM
BUDGET

HSGP GRANT
BUDGET

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

Training Stipend Fund $ - 25,050 $ 25,050 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-upRecruitment $ - 16,188 $ 16,188 $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments

5. Other TOTAL $ 41,238 $ 41,238 - $ $ - $ - $ N/ - A $ -

6. Indirect Administrative Costs
Santa Monica Grant budgets may include Indirect Administrative Costs as follows:

Rates 15% or less of total SM grant: Shall be considered de minimis and will be accepted without further supporting documentation Rates above 15% of total SM grant: Must be accompanied by documentation of the agency’s federally-negotiated indirect cost rate Description
TOTAL

PROGRAM
BUDGET

HSGP GRANT
BUDGET

NON-CITY

PROGRAM BUDGET
HSGP

MID-YEAR
EXPEND.

HSGP

YEAR-END
EXPEND.

HSGP TOTAL
EXPEND.

HSGP PERCENT

EXPENDED

YEAR-END

TOTAL PROGRAM
EXPEND.

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Attachment: Signed_FY25-26_HSGP_Letter_Agreement_Chrysalis (3) (7672 : Increase Transitional Indirect Administrative Costs Rate: 13.007% $ 37,368 304,980 $ 267,612 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% - $ Mid-year Agency Variance Mid-year City Follow-up Year-end Agency Variance Year-end City Follow-up $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ N/A - $ Report Comments Report Comments

6. Indirect Administrative Costs TOTAL $ 37,368 304,980 $ 267,612 $ $ - $ - $ 0 - % $ -7. TOTAL BUDGET $ 287,287 2,390,793 $ 2,103,506 $ $ - $ - $ 0% - $ - SECTION IV: NON-CITY PROGRAM FUNDING
Source Description
PROJECTED NONCITY FUNDING

1. Government GrantsLA RISE DEO, JCOD, Others County/Local $ 420,694CFET, FEMA, others State $ 180,790.002. Private/Corporate GrantsVarious Unrestricted Private and Corporate Grants $ 282,999.00 $ -

3. Individual DonationsIndividual donors $ 303,351.00
$ -

4. Fundraising EventsButterfly Ball, Poker Night and other fundraising events $ 380,007.00 $ -

5. Fees for ServiceChrysalis Enterprise Contracts $ 535,665.00 $ -

6. Other
$ -$ -

7. TOTAL TOTAL NON-CITY PROGRAM FUNDING 2,103,506 $
By submitting this report to the Human Services Division, agency certifies that this report is true, complete and accurate and that all expenditures are in compliance with the conditions of the Grant Agreement.

This section is for City staff to understand your program's other funding sources . You will not be required to report on non-city funding at mid-year or year-end. List non-City sources of funding included in your Total Program Budget. For Government Grants ONLY, indicate Type of funding source (Federal, State, or County/Local When establishing the Program Budget:The total of PROJECTED NON-CITY FUNDING (column I below) below should match the total of NON-CITY PROGRAM BUDGET (column I above).

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
FY 2025-26 Program Participants and DemographicsINSTRUCTIONSPARTICIPANTS RECEIVING CONTRACTED Projected Total Mid-Year Actuals Year-End Total Unduplicated Program Participants 800
Total SMPP 150
Low-Income SMPP
Homeless SMPP
w/ Disabilities SMPP
Served in Military SMPP
Primary Language not English SMPP
Latinx/Hispanic Non-Latinx/ Non-Hispanic Prefer Not to Answer/Don't Latinx/Hispanic Non-Latinx/ Non-Hispanic Prefer Not to Answer/Don't American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Multiple Race
Race category not listed
Prefer Not to Answer/Don't Know
Total SMPP 000000
ZIP CODE(Number of SMPP)
Mid-Year
Actuals
Year-End
Actuals
Mid-Year
Actuals
Year-End
Actuals
9040190402904039040490405
Other/Prefer not to answer
Total SMPP 0 0
Program Budget: Complete the highlighted fields in the "Projected Total" column.Mid/Year and Year-End: Populate the grey shaded fields for the appropriate period (Mid-Year or YearEnd) with participant demographics. All tables must be completed. All Mid-Year and Year-End totals must reconcile to Total SMPP reported for the period.

Mid-Year Actuals
13-1745-5435-4425-34
RACE AND ETHNICITY(Number of SMPP)
AGE(Number of SMPP)
Under 5
Year-End Actuals
18-24
5-12
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Mid-Year
Actuals
Year-End
Actuals
Mid-Year
Actuals
Year-End
Actuals
Male
Female
Non-Binary
Gender Non-Conforming
Intersex
Trans Male (Female to Male)
Trans Female (Male to Female)
Other/Prefer Not to Answer 00
Agency Does Not Collect This Data
Total SMPP 0 0
Total SMPP
85+
75-8462-7455-61
Agency Does Not Collect This Data
Queer
Other/Prefer Not to Answer
Total SMPP
Bisexual or Pansexual
Lesbian or Gay
Straight or Heterosexual
Other/Prefer not to answer
SEXUAL IDENTITY (Number of SMPP)Please provide the most detailed Asexual
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CITY OF SANTA MONICFY 2025-26 CASH MATCH CALCULATOAGENCY NAME: The Chrysalis CenterPROGRAM NAME: Chrysalis Santa Monica Employment Center (SMEC)

PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
FY 2025-26 Annual
Target
FY 2025-26
Year-End Actual
Total Program Participants 800 0Total Santa Monica Program Participants (SMPP 150 0 Level of Service to SMPP (%) 18.8% N/A

FISCAL STATUS REPORT
FY 2025-26
Total Program
Budget
FY 2025-26
SM Grant Budget
FY 2025-26
Total Program
Expend.

FY 2025-26
SM Grant Budget
Expend.

Program Expenditures 2,390,793 $ 287,287 $ - $ - $

CASH MATCH CALCULATOR
Level of Service to SMPP: 448,274 $ 18.8% N/A N/ASM Grant Funding to SMPP: 287,287 $ 64.1% - $ N/AAgency Cash Match to SMPP: 160,987 $ 35.9% N/A N/A must be least
30%
must be least
30%
Based on Program Plan and Budget Based on Actual Data and Expenditures NO ACTION NEEDED: This worksheet will automatically populate based on data entered on other reporting tabs. Once the Program Budget is completed, this worksheet will automatically update with Budgeted Cash Match. Once the YearEnd Fiscal Report is completed, this worksheet will automatically update with Year-End Actual Cash Match.

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
FY 2025-26 Leadership Demographics
Board Members Senior/Exec. Management Program Managers/ Supervisors 13 7 110 3 123 10 2
Board Members Senior/Exec. Management Program Managers/ Supervisors 16 8 2
72 23 10 2
Latinx/Hispanic Non-Latinx/ Non-Hispanic Prefer Not to Answer/Don't Know Latinx/Hispanic Non-Latinx/ Non-Hispanic Prefer Not to Answer/Don't Know Latinx/Hispanic Non-Latinx/ Non-Hispanic Prefer Not to Answer/Don't Know 1 1
1132
18 6
11 1 22 0 0 10 0 1 1 0
Transgender Non-binary
Senior/Exec. Management Program Managers/ Supervisors
American Indian/Alaska NativeNot Reported
TOTAL
AGE
Under 30 31-61 62+ Latinx/HispanicPrefer not to answer
TOTAL
INSTRUCTIONSAsianBlack or African-AmericanNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhite or CaucasianMultiple RaceRace category not listed TOTAL

RACE AND ETHNICTY
Board Members
Complete the highlighted fields in the table below with leadership personnel demographics at the beginning of the program year. If you do not have personnel in any of the demographic categories, please enter 0 for that field GENDER
Male Female
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Progress to
Annual Target
(SMPP)
Mid-Year Variance Explanation
Year-End
Progress to
Annual Target
(SMPP)
Year-End Variance Explanation
% to Annual
Target
(Year-End)
Primary Indicators
Output Identify and refer SMPP clients to transitional job programs- Chrysalis Enterprise (CE) 10 SMPP Salesforce case mangement database Outcome 50% of participants referred will be employed in transitional employment,enhance skills,and earn income 5 SMPP Salesforce, case management database,Payroll records Output Participants recieve job readiness and job search skills to obtain employment 150 SMPP Salesforce case management database Outcome 45% of participants secure employment 68 SMPP Paystubs,offer letter,or Employment Records in datbase Output Participants receive employment retention services 68 SMPP Salesforce case mangement database Outcome 50% of participants are employed 6 months after initial hire 34 SMPP Salesforce case management database Secondary Indicators (Note: secondary indicators are optional. Indicators listed here can be used to further illustrate programs impact).

Output
Complete the table below with up to 3 primary indicators and 3 secondary indicators. Only primary indicators will be used to assess program impact. Note: When completing the "Community Impact Area" and "Goal" columns below, you MUST select from the options provided in the Program Evaluation Framework worksheet in this workbook.EXAMPLE TABLE: This is an example for reference only. Please complete the table below with information specific to your program. 2 Stability Increase economic wellbeing3 Stability
Increase the number of
vulnerable households
who receive appropriate
supports to maintain
stable, quality housing
FY 2025-26 Program Evaluation ChartCITY OF SANTA MONICA 3 Stability Increase economy wellbeing1 Stability Increase economic wellbeing2 Stability Increase economy wellbeing Programs are required to include at least one and up to three sets of primary output/outcome indicators upon which program performance will be assesed. Please complete the Program Evaluation Chart with the following information:1. List the output indicators produced by the program. Outputs are defined as numbers or amounts served and are quantitative in nature.

2. List the outcome indicators that will measure attainment of the program goals. Outcomes should demonstrate program impact on meeting the priorities and/or needs stated in the Community Need section of your Program Plan (Exhibit A) and how effectively the program will meet its identified goals. The strongest outcomes are based on measurable data sets, not anecdotal or casual self-reports of behavior change. Participant satisfaction surveys may be an acceptable form of measurement if they are conducted in a uniform or consistent manner. If using participant satisfaction surveys, please describe the method and frequency of data collection in the Program Evaluation section of your Program Plan.3. Documentation Method. Describe the tools and methods used to measure the achievement of outputs and outcomes specified below. Examples of strong indicators include report cards, pre- and post-tests, clinical assessments, and databases. Programs should utilize objective, standardized measurement tools, databases, and methodologically sound measurement techniques in comparison to anecdotal or highly subjective methods. 1 Lifelong Learning Improve school
experience
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Outcome
Output
Outcome
3 12
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FY 2025-26 Community Impact Areas
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FY 2025-26 SPECIAL FUNDING CONDITIONS
Chrysalis – Santa Monica Employment Center (SMEC)
Mark Loranger, President and CEO
522 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
FY 2024-25 Funding:
$287,287 (General Fund)
Program Summary:

Assist low-income and unhoused Santa Monicans by helping them overcome barriers to employment, secure jobs, retain those jobs, increase skill levels for advancement in their jobs and achieve self-sufficiency that will allow them to thrive in the community.

Please address how you have met each of the following funding conditions within the appropriate section of your Mid-Year and Year-End Program Status Reports:

Standard Funding Conditions:

1. Agency will assist eligible participants in submitting applications to applicable relief and housing sustainability programs, including local, state, and federal rental assistance programs, including but not limited to: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Below Market Housing (BMH) Waitlists, Preserving Our Diversity (POD), Continuum of Care (CoC), HOME Voucher Program, Stability Voucher (SV) Program, and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program. To support this effort, agency will familiarize themselves with SMPP criteria, voucher program eligibility, the Housing Authority’s Administrative Plan, HUD’s Reporting Requirements, and HUD’s Definition of Homelessness.

Youth & Families:

2. Actively participate in appropriate Santa Monica Cradle to Career (smC2C) collective impact meetings and initiatives, which may include but are not limited to:
smC2C work groups, Child and Youth Resource Teams (CYRT), and Early Childhood Task Force.

3. Work with the City and the youth and families network of care to provide coordinated support to individuals and families that might require agency expertise in the aftermath of a serious community crisis. A community crisis may include a Docusign Envelope ID: 0F99BFF1-F164-4774-A2DD-BB0ABDA2D47E

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Workforce Development:

1. Agencies with a primary focus on employment will work with the City, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, SMC’s Workforce & Economic Development programs, local businesses, and other relevant entities to facilitate a collective impact approach to HSGP eligible Santa Monica residents seeking employment and advancement opportunities in the workforce. Where applicable, agencies should explore opportunities to partner with local tech companies for placement and skill building educational opportunities.

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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.

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Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: Levine Act Disclosure Form 2025_3-27-25 (7672 : Increase Transitional Employment Services with Chrysalis) 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. 636 Attachment: Levine Act Disclosure Form 2025_3-27-25 (7672 : Increase Transitional Employment Services with Chrysalis) SANTA MONICA CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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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• 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

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other expenses coordinated with a candidate or committee, loans, tickets to political fundraisers, etc.

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

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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 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. 640 Attachment: Oaks Form w Attachment (7672 : Increase Transitional Employment Services with Chrysalis)

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-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. 641 Attachment: Oaks Form w Attachment (7672 : Increase Transitional Employment Services with Chrysalis) Version 20260330
Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Amelia Williamson
Chair of the Board
CEO & Chief Strategist
AWA Consults, Inc.

Paul Stapleton
Vice Chair
CFO
Kayne Anderson Capital
Advisors, LP
Heather Falcone
Secretary
Founder & Principal
Falcone Consulting, LLC
Jeffrey Daly
Treasurer
Committee Chair, Finance
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs & Co.

Mark Loranger
President & CEO
Chrysalis
Members
Judy Bay
Committee Co-Chair,
Advancement
Business Development Consultant
Ben Funk
Committee Co-Chair,
Advancement
Partner
Leonard Green & Partners
Robert E. Hart
President & CEO
TruAmerica Multifamily
Giselle Hernandez-Alvarado
Board Fellow
UCLA Anderson
Marchell Hilliard
Committee Chair, Audit
Managing Director
Bank of America
Patricia Johnson
Senior Vice President & Private
Wealth Advisor
UBS Private Wealth Management
Hayward J. Kaiser
Committee Chair, Governance &
Risk Management
Partner
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Mary Ellen Kanoff
Partner
Peninsula Pacific, LLC
Joan Kramer
Founder
Mabery Shaw
Justin Lacey
Senior Vice President & Senior
Resident Director
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Alan Long
Managing Director
Avenue 8 Realty
Michael Murphy
Attorney-at-Law
Karen Murphy O’Brien
Founder & CEO
Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
Lynn Owen
Executive Vice President, Client
Strategy
Avenue5 Residential
David Rodriguez
Vice President
James G. Parker Insurance Associates
Colin P. Shepherd
Co-founder & Partner
Crescendo Pacific
Retired CEO Investment Management
Hines
Steven D. Tolbert
Committee Chair, Program
Founder & Managing Member
Strategic Financial Management LLC
Steven Vielhaber
Asset Manager (Retired)

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Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Dishlip, Director of Public Works, Water Resources Division Subject: Award Bid #4514 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for Sewer Diversion Unit Cleaning and Hazardous Waste Disposal for the Water Resources Division
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;

2. Award Bid # 4514 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for sewer diversion unit cleaning and hazardous waste disposal for the Public Works Department; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 over a 5- year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

Summary
In compliance with state regulations and the City of Santa Monica’s (City) commitment to protect the environment, the City maintains six Continuous Deflection Separator (CDS) units throughout the City to intercept potential contaminants that may be present in urban runoff from flowing into Santa Monica Bay. The CDS units require routine transportation, pumping, cleaning and disposal services for hazardous waste to ensure they operate as designed. After a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process for these services, staff recommends Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. as the best bidder for a contract in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, over a five-year period.

Discussion

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The City’s Water Resources Division manages a series of below-ground, high-efficiency hydrodynamic separators that use a swirling vortex and indirect screening to reduce pollution in urban runoff before it reaches Santa Monica Bay. These systems are located underground on the west side of the City along Ocean Avenue, as well as at the City’s Public Works Yards. The systems are designed to capture pollution and require regular maintenance to pump, clean, and dispose of the waste removed from urban runoff to maintain their treatment efficiency and prevent system failure. In addition, the City must comply with state and regional water quality requirements. RFB #4514 was issued for these services, and Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. was selected as the best bidder to provide these services.

Vendor Selection
Bidder Recommendation
Best Bidder Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Evaluation Criteria Price and References.

Municipal Code SMMC 2.24.180
Bid Data
Date Posted Posted On Advertise In
(City Charter & SMMC)
Vendors
Downloaded
Date Publicly
Opened
02/02/2026 City's Online
Bidding Site Santa Monica Daily Press 27 03/03/2026
Best Bidder Justification
Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. was selected as the best bidder by a committee Submittals Received
Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Total Hourly Labor: $981.00/HR
Total Equipment (Hourly): $2,842.15/HR
Waste Disposal Minimum Charge: $1,405.00
Clean Harbors Environmental Services,
Inc.

Total Hourly Labor: $888.00/HR
Total Equipment (Hourly): $1,482.00/HR
Waste Disposal Minimum Charge: $12,140.00

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comprised of Water Resources staff based on price and references. They offered the overall lowest price and have performed similar services for large operations and facilities comparable to those in Santa Monica. Although Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.’s hourly labor rate was lower, their minimum charge of $12,140 is 8.5 times that of Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc., which would result in a higher overall cost per job as the majority of jobs required by the City would be less than the $12,140 minimum.

Environmental Review
Maintenance and hazardous waste disposal of the City’s CDS units is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 provides an exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.

The agreement would not expand or materially change existing facilities or operations.

Therefore, the award agreement is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to approve available funding from the Water and Wastewater Funds to award a contract to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for the transportation, pumping, cleaning and disposal of hazardous waste collected at the City’s CDS units.

Contract Request
FY 2025-26
Request
Amount
Future Years
Amount
Department Account
#
Total Contract
Amount
$225,000 $1,275,000 51500001.529440 $1,500,000
$75,000 $425,000 50500001.550010 $500,000
$300,000 $1,700,000 $2,000,000
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.

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Prepared By: Thomas Poon, Engineering Support Services Administrator Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. FY 25-26 Oaks Initative (Clean Earth)
B. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Clean Earth)

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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 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:

Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Name(s) of trustees, directors, partners, and officers:

Jeffrey Beswick, President
Name(s) of persons with more than a 10% equity, participation, or revenue interest:

None
Prepared by: Elizabeth Krywonos Title: RFP Manager
Signature: Date:

Email: [email protected] Phone: 407-916-9105
FOR CITY USE ONLY:

Bid/PO/Contract # Permit #
Docusign Envelope ID: AB95C958-D6A1-4D2C-A219-46EE784266AD 02/26/26 | 10:26 AM PST

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

Code Regs. Section 18438.1, which states:

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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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.

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.

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Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.H
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, Office of Economic Development Subject: Authorization to Accept the 2025 USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $85,526.65 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and to accept all subsequent grant renewals;

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant, grant renewals, and modifications; and

4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report. (requires 5 votes)
Summary
The City of Santa Monica Farmers Market team (“SMFM”) has been awarded a United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) 2025 Farmers Market Promotion Program (“FMPP”) grant in the amount of $85,526. The 2026-2028 FMPP grant would launch several initiatives to support its four markets’ programming. This project will enhance the team’s existing marketing and promotion efforts with funding to support new creative assets (photography and video) to capture farm visit documentation and at-market information that will promote local growers to a wider audience. Funds must be used by February 29, 2028; minimum 25% match is required, with the SMFM committing $40,262 toward match. Staff recommends that Council authorize acceptance of the grant and authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant, grant renewals and modifications.

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Discussion
The USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program is a competitive grant awarded annually as part of the USDA Farm Bill, with the intention of providing funding to eligible farmers markets throughout the country. SMFM applied for and was awarded a two-year grant for a farmers market promotion process to include strengthening its existing marketing plan, creating scalable marketing tools for over 108 farmers, establish additional photography media, and plan community education on the Promenade. SMFM is seeking updated media assets that will help to promote the farmers markets as vibrant community gathering spaces. The most recent photography in the city’s Bynder account was aligned with COVID safety messaging that featured the markets operation as an essential business, rather than a vibrant community amenity. Updated media assets will include images of both legacy and new farmers, customers, chefs, market activities and events.

The FMPP grant application aligns strategically with the farmers market 45th anniversary. The Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market began in July 1981 and the SMFM program celebrates 45 years of operation this summer. Several activities related to the grant will highlight the Downtown Farmers Markets in relation to this anniversary, and programming is planned to support expansion of the farmers market onto Third Street Promenade for additional activities related to food and community education. All four markets will benefit from the increased investment in marketing and we anticipate farmers market revenues will also increase.

Activities funded by the USDA grant include the following:
• Expand Media Assets: SMFM will work with local photographers to highlight produce and farmers/vendors at market, as well as develop assets from farm visits.
• Create Farmer/Selling Resources: Scalable marketing tools will be created for SMFM Farmers to promote seasonal produce, as well as encourage appealing sampling opportunities for market customers.

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• Market Education Activation at the Promenade: Farmers, local chefs, cookbook authors and other experts will present information on farming practices, produce information, recipe tips and more.
• Regional Advertising: SMFM will utilize media assets to create postcards as well as wider scale media ads through Big Blue Bus and regional newspaper.

The USDA FMPP grant has been awarded in the amount of $85,526 with a required cost share. The cost share amount committed to the project is $40,262 with a total budgeted project amount of $125,788. This grant has been accepted provisionally due to timing requirements of USDA but still requires Council authorization of acceptance of funds in order for SMFM staff to begin project activities.

Environmental Review
The acceptance of the grant is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The grant is covered by the common sense exemption which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The grant award agreement will fund marketing at the farmers’ market. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the award would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is categorically exempt from CEQA.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to accept a grant from USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program and appropriate funds as follows:.

FY 2025-2026 Grant Budget Amendment
Establish Revenue Budget Appropriate Funds
Account Number(s) Amount Account Number(s) Amount
20200006.406240 $85,526 20200006.556830 $85,526
Total $85,526 Total $85,526

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If renewals are awarded, budget changes will be included in subsequent year budgets, contingent on Council budget approval.

Prepared By: Jaclyn Rivera-Krouse, Farmers Market Manager Approved Forwarded to Council

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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.I
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, Office of Economic Development Subject: Approval of Lease Agreement with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier
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.

Summary
After a competitive assessment process consistent with the City’s Pier leasing guidelines – which included engagement and review by the Santa Monica Pier Corporation Board (SMPC) – staff is recommending that the City Council authorize a lease with California Roadhouse for the property idetnified as 256 Santa Monica Pier (256 SMP). Of note, California Roadhouse was selected in part due to their commitment to reviving live music and ability to quickly activate the space within after lease execution.

Discussion
The City engaged California Realty Group (CRG) to initiate a competitive leasing process for 256 SMP to attract high-quality tenants aligned with the strategic goals of the SMPC as outlined in the Pier Leasing Guidelines. CRG created the marketing brochure (Attachment A) and marketed the opportunity on LoopNet, CoStar, National Retail Email, Local Broker Email Marketing, National Broker List, and to the City’s Pier

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Leasing interest list. There were over 100 inquiries, dozens of tours, and 9 submittals by the deadline of July 10, 2025.

Timeline of Key Activities
• Broker Received Nine Proposals by Deadline: July 10, 2025 • First-Round Evaluation (9 Teams): July 17, 2025
• Second-Round Evaluation (5 Teams): August 27, 2025
• Third-Round Interviews (2 Teams): September 2 & 4, 2025 • Pier Leasing Committee – September 29, 2025
• Pier Corporation Board – December 15, 2025
• Commence Lease Negotiation – December 16, 2025
The two finalists, Mixue and California Roadhouse, demonstrated strong financial capacity, a clear business vision, and willingness to provide temporary activation during permitting. Both were invited to present on:
• Business concept
• Team qualifications and capacity
• Temporary activation strategy
• Minimum term requirements
• Construction timeline
• Anticipated opening date
Ultimately, California Roadhouse stood out as the best fit as their vision aligns with Santa Monica’s music and culinary culture. The dining menu offers hearty and healthy options: ranging from traditional burgers and steaks to vegan and gluten-free options along with smoothies, coffee, and craft beer. The team includes seasoned restauranteurs and music professionals with deep ties to the Santa Monica community.

California Roadhouse emphasized its commitment to reviving live music at the Pier and can start temporary activation within weeks of lease execution. In addition, they are expected to have minor downtime with primarily renovation in the kitchen, enhancements to the acoustics and monitor displays, and (furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”) upgrades.

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Proposed Terms:

The table below outlines the key terms and conditions of the proposed Lease as agreed to in concept by the City and California Roadhouse.

PREMISES 256 Santa Monica Pier
TENANT California Roadhouse, Inc.

USEABLE SF Approx 4,112 SF (3,039 SF interior + 1,073 SF patio) TERM Five (5) Year Initial Term + Five (5) Year Option to Extend* *contingent upon completion of tenant improvements within City approved construction schedule.

RENT Six months following the commencement date, tenant’s rent would be $26,728 monthly ($6.25/SF interior + exterior) subject to annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, plus NNN. Base rent shall be subject to an annual increase of three (3%) percent.

CAM Tenant would pay Common Area Maintenance (CAM)
charges at a rate of $10.66 per square foot annually.

Beginning July 1, 2027, CAM will adjust every two years based on CPI, with increases capped at no less than 3%
and no more than 6% annually.

PERMITTED USE Subject to regulatory approvals, the premises would operate as a casual dining restaurant featuring American cuisine with vegan options, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, smoothies, and coffee, together with a curated live music daily program.

The use also includes catering, take-out service, private events, limited branded merchandise sales, and minor
ancillary entertainment elements. Alcohol service will
require appropriate licensing, and the tenant must operate in a high-quality, reputable manner consistent with active Pier operations. Free live-music performances within the first month of lease commencement and will continue until active construction.

CONDITION As-Is.

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS / CITY

ADVANCE
The lease would provide for a one-time City capital
contribution of up to $500,000 (the “City Advance”) to fund eligible capital improvements and permanently affixed
furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). All purchases shall be made consistent with city purchasing policy. Funds

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may be used only for approved capital improvements and
FF&E, including:
• Commercial kitchen systems
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety upgrades
• Stage, sound, and lighting infrastructure
• Built-in bar improvements
• Structural or code-related improvements
• Associated architectural, engineering, and permitting costs
All City-funded improvements and FF&E would become
property of the City upon installation at the end of the lease.

Funds may not be used for working capital, inventory, food or beverage purchases, payroll (except construction labor), rent, utilities, debt service, or owner distributions.

Disbursement Structure
The City Advance will be disbursed in three stages:

1. $225,000 upon City approval of scope, budget, and
schedule

2. $225,000 upon documented expenditure of at least
$225,000

3. $50,000 retainage upon substantial completion, final inspection approval, and lien releases
Lease will include structured disbursement safeguards,
audit rights, and a five-year declining repayment (clawback) provision to protect public funds.

Worker Protections and Additional Conditions
Worker Protections
On February 10, 2026, the City adopted Ordinance Number 2847 (CCS), amending Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 4.66, Recall of Workers, to provide for recall of eligible workers laid off from hotels on City-owned property and eligible workers laid off from hospitality businesses located on the Santa Monica Pier, and adding SMMC Chapter 4.69, Retention of Workers, to provide for retention of workers for hospitality businesses on the Santa Monica Pier for a period of 90 days after a change in control of the business (the Worker Protection Ordinance).

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The Worker Protection Ordinance became effective on March 12, 2026, and its provisions will be applicable to the lease on a going-forward basis. In the event of a change in control of the California Roadhouse, the successor employer will be required to retain the employees of the prior employer for a period of 90 days after the change in control. This approach is consistent with how ordinances are generally applied and case law, particularly given there are consequences for violation of the ordinance, including monetary damages. California courts have rejected attempts to apply ordinances retroactively when doing so would impose new liability for conduct occurring before enactment. See, e.g., City of Monte Sereno v. Padgett (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1530.

Hospitality workers were displaced when Rusty’s Surf Ranch, the prior tenant at 256 SMP ceased operations in 2025, prior to the effective date of the Worker Retention Ordinance. Although these workers do not qualify for retention rights under the Worker Protection Ordinance, City staff and California Roadhouse propose negotiated lease provisions that provide a retention pathway for the former Rusty’s workers pursuant to conditions that are consistent with those in the Worker Protection Ordinance by ensuring that eligible former employees receive a meaningful opportunity to return to work at the leased premises for those who choose to apply and follow a structured interview process. Subject to the operational needs of the California Roadhouse, all workers who go through the process are rehired and guaranteed at least 90 days of employment, during which they may only be terminated for good cause, lawful cause, or a bona fide reduction in force. The provision also requires written job offers, objective retention standards, and detailed recordkeeping, allowing the City to monitor and verify compliance.

These measures create a comprehensive worker retention framework that meet the goals of the Worker Protection Ordinance by promoting employment continuity and supporting workforce stability while preserving operational flexibility for the tenant.

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The City Advance
The City’s financial contribution in the amount of $500,000 (the “City Advance”) to fund eligible soft cost related to design and permit along withFF&E would serve valid and legitimate public purposes. These purposes include, without limitation: (i) activation of publicly owned property; (ii) stimulation of local economic activity; (iii) generation of sales and other tax revenues; (iv) creation and retention of employment opportunities; (v) enhancement of neighborhood amenities and visitor-serving uses; and (vi) long-term occupancy, activation, and responsible stewardship of the Premises. Tenant’s receipt of the City Advance would be expressly conditioned upon the tenant’s continuous operation of its restaurant business at the leased premises and the ongoing provision of economic and community benefits to the City.

City Improvements and Rental Waiver
In addition to the City Advance, the City will provide the following additional incentives:
• To ensure the leasehold is turnkey ready once the lease is signed by all parties, the City will make certain updates to 256 SMP, at an estimated cost of approximately $125,000, including, but not limited to, HVAC system updates, installation of an ADA compliant counter, and minor repairs to the property’s eight doors, gate, roof hatch, and wooden deck flooring on the porch deck. • To provide California Roadhouse 60-days to stabilize their business before paying rent to the City the City will waive approximtely $100,000 in lease costs, including base rent, outdoor dining rent and CAM charges.

Recommendation and Next Steps
The following findings support the recommendation that Council approve the proposed five-year lease term, with an additional five-year extension option, in accordance with Section 7.5 of the Pier Leasing Guidelines.

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I. The proposed project will provide an exceptional opportunity to fulfill a goal or objective of the Pier Guiding Principles and will enhance the unique character and the viability of the Pier.

California Roadhouse proposes to reinvigorate the Pier’s live music scene and restore an important experiential element consistent with the Pier’s historic vibrancy. Based on the current tenant inventory outlined in the Pier Leasing Guidelines, California Roadhouse would serve as the only dedicated live music venue on the Pier. This distinctive use enhances the Pier’s identity, diversifies its offerings, and strengthens its long-term economic and cultural viability as a destination for residents and visitors alike.

II. The proposed project will require substantial capital investment and provide an exceptional return opportunity to the City.

The City Advance would enable substantial, long-term improvements that exceed cosmetic upgrades. The investment ensures that the space is modernized, energy-efficient, and positioned for sustained success. Importantly, receipt of the City Advance would be expressly conditioned upon California Roadhouse’s continuous operation of its restaurant and live music business at the leased premises and the ongoing provision of measurable economic and community benefits to the City. This structure protects the public’s investment while aligning the tenant’s performance with the City’s long-term objectives.

III. The proposed project will enhance the mix of uses on the Pier while remaining consistent with its unique character.

California Roadhouse will introduce a dynamic blend of dining and entertainment that expands the Pier’s existing mix of uses. The menu will feature a wide range of offerings, including:
• Traditional favorites such as steak and potatoes

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• Smoothies and coffee service
• Vegetarian and vegan options
Live music programming creates an experiential destination that complements the Pier’s visitor-serving focus. This combination of culinary diversity and entertainment programming reinforces the Pier’s identity as a lively, inclusive, and community-oriented environment.

IV. The proposed project will provide significant enhancement to the visitor experience at the Pier.

California Roadhouse intends to partner with School of Rock to host student performances on its stage, providing young musicians with meaningful performance opportunities while creating engaging programming for visitors.

These performances will initially serve as temporary activation during permitting and transition then evolve into permanent weekend morning programming upon full operation. This initiative strengthens community ties, supports youth arts education, and enhances the Pier as a destination that celebrates local talent and intergenerational engagement.

Environmental Review
The lease agreement is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 provides exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Therefore, the lease of the existing property at 256 Santa Monica Pier is exempt from CEQA.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The recommended action is estimated to result in an increase of $325,000 annually in rent to the Pier Fund after 60 days of restaurant opening. If approved, the revenue

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adjustments will be included in the FY 2026-27 Budget that will be proposed for adoption in June. There will be an approximate $725,000 expense in the form of City Advance, City Improvements, and Rental Waiver.

Prepared By: Wendy Siao, Senior Development Analyst
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. 256 SAMO Pier Flyer (Final)
B. 2025_Pier LeasingGuidelines_Approved
C. Levine Act Disclosure CAR
D. Oaks Initiative Notice - California Roadhouse Inc_
E. PW SB7 SB854 CAR
F. Oaks Intiative CAR
G. Written Comments
H. PowerPoint Presentation

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Santa Monica, CA 90401
World Famous
Santa Monica Pier !

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Includes Patio
Term
Rent
3 Years
Longer Term Negotiable
Parking Municipal Lot
Available Immediate
Use Restaurant / Experiences
Contact Craig Zund
(310) 394-4050 x 4710
[email protected]
DRE# 01897508
$6.50 PSF / NNN
CAM $0.89 PSF
Condition Restaurant with fixtures
- Plus annual increases
- Percentage rent considered
Restaurant / Experiences
256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica CA 90401
Contact:

Craig Zund
(310) 394-4050 x 4710
[email protected]
DRE# 01897508
No warranty or representation is made to the accuracy of the foregoing information. Terms of sale or lease are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

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Santa Monica CA 90401
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Santa Monica CA 90401
Contact:

Craig Zund
(310) 394-4050 x 4710
[email protected]
DRE# 01897508
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Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: 256 SAMO Pier Flyer (Final) (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Agreement) About The Santa Monica Pier
Visitors from Near and Wide
International Feeder Markets
The world famous Santa Monica Pier is a
major draw for tourism in the region, serving
as one of California’s top tourist attraction
and a significant economic driver.
o California: 54%
o US Residents: 25%
o International: 21%
Top International Visitors: UK/Ireland; Western
Europe; Asia; South America; Mexico/ Central
America; Western Canada; Scandanavia
*Photo & Data Credit: Santa Monica Pier Corporation
! 12+ Million Annual Visitors
! 4.5 Million Summer Visitors
! 65 Thousand Average Weekend Visitors
Restaurant / Experiences
256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica CA 90401
Contact:

Craig Zund
(310) 394-4050 x 4710
[email protected]
DRE# 01897508
No warranty or representation is made to the accuracy of the foregoing informationTerms of sale or lease are subject to change or withdrawal without notice

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• Santa Monica Pier Carousel
• Heal the Bay Aquarium
• Fishing and Angling
• Outdoor Events, Concerts, Movies
Main Attractions
Filmed / On Location
"The Sting" (1973)
"Night Tide" (1961)
"Rebel Without a Cause" (1955):
"Lords of Dogtown" (2005):
"Forrest Gump" (1994):
"Iron Man" (2008):
"Her" (2013):
"Hannah Montana: The Movie" (2008):
"Three's Company" (1977-1984) TV Show
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Santa Monica CA 90401
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Santa Monica CA 90401
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Restaurant / Experiences
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*Photo Credit: City of Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: 256 SAMO Pier Flyer (Final) (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Agreement) Approved by SMPC: June 16, 2025
Approved by City Council: July 8, 2025

SANTA MONICA PIER LEASING GUIDELINES
These Santa Monica Pier Leasing Guidelines (“Guidelines”) provide the framework for fair and consistent leasing and licensing of City‐owned property on the Santa Monica Pier. The Guidelines provide parameters and general policy on the mix of uses, standards and terms, and tenant recruitment and selection. They reflect the general intent and goals of the City of Santa Monica (“City”) at the time they were approved and do not convey any right upon anyone or impose any obligation on the City. The City may from time‐to‐time change these Guidelines or depart from these Guidelines without liability to anyone.

If in the event a proposed lease or license diverges from these Guidelines, City Council approval and notice to SMPC is required.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background
The Santa Monica Pier began in 1909 with the construction of the Municipal Pier – the straight portion that begins at the base of the bridge from Ocean Avenue and continues for more than 1,500 feet over the beach and Santa Monica Bay. Santa Monica Pier’s ability to attract large crowds impressed Charles Looff, an amusement park pioneer who had built Coney Island’s first carousel in New York. In 1916, after negotiations with the City of Santa Monica, Looff constructed his “Pleasure Pier” alongside the Municipal Pier (now known as the Newcomb Pier). The Pleasure Pier featured the landmark Looff Hippodrome building, which has been added to the list on the National Register of Historic Places and houses an operating vintage wooden merry‐go‐round.

Today, the Santa Monica Pier (“Pier”) is known as one of the region’s premier recreational and entertainment destinations, attracting over 10 million visitors annually. The Pier offers spectacular ocean vistas, year-round events, and attractions, and is home to a changing collection of restaurants, shops, activities, and experiences.

1.2. Unique Character of Pier and Pier Environment
The Santa Monica Pier has been an icon for both the local community and Southern California for over a century. Over this time, it has provided a broad variety of entertainment and experiences that relate to its beach and ocean setting. These activities and services are specific to the Pier’s on‐going “microculture”, history and surrounding community rather than a replication of things at other piers and places. The maintenance of the Pier’s own “personality” is a core value of the Santa Monica community and central to the recruitment and selection of tenants and licensees.

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2. LEASING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Pier is a valuable City historic resource that can be developed, used, and preserved as a public resource for the enjoyment of the public. The commercial leasing and licensing program on the Pier is to be City managed for the benefit of the public and in a manner consistent with the following goals and objectives:

I. Promote and maintain the compatible uses of City‐owned property available for lease and license located on the Pier in a manner supporting an attractive, safe, and accessible environment for all guests (a Guest is any person who visits the Pier).

II. Provide for a diversity of business, entertainment, events, educational, and cultural activities as well as active and passive recreational opportunities on the Pier.

III. Operators on the Pier provide quality and value goods, food, and services.

IV. Establish pricing of leasehold and license occupancies that reflects fair market value that supports the fiscal self‐sufficiency of the Pier; and supports viability for the economic success of the leaseholder/licensee.

V. Preserve and promote the unique mix of uses and services that are eclectic and maintain the community recreational character and animation of the Pier.

VI. Preserve and build on the historic elements and character of the Pier while ensuring its relevance and vitality to current and future generations.

VII. For operators on the Pier to achieve fiscal, social and environmental sustainability.

VIII. Harmonize with the surrounding beach and nearby business community.

IX. Take an incremental but continuous approach to change to advance commercial, cultural and civic opportunities on the pier.

3. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Leasing and licensing on the Pier is the responsibility of the City of Santa Monica through its Office of Pier Management (“OPM”) in coordination with the City’s Economic Development Division. OPM also oversees Pier maintenance and operations. Pier events, filming and marketing are managed by the Non‐Profit Santa Monica Pier Corporation (“SMPC”) in accordance with Event and Marketing Guidelines developed by the SMPC and the OPM subject to Council approval.

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4. VISION FOR THE PIER AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

4.1 Pier Leasing Vision Statement
A Santa Monica Pier that provides an historic platform and a legacy of colorful visitor experiences to showcase contemporary events; a community asset that attracts, welcomes and entertains guests from all walks of life and from all points on the globe; a landmark that offers an enticing and changing array of site‐appropriate active and passive experiences and attractions.

4.2 Pier Guiding Principles
I. The Pier will be a signature attraction of the City of Santa Monica, known and recognized world‐wide and enjoying a broad base of local community support.

II. The Pier will be an easily accessible and visually prominent destination within the City.

III. The Pier will provide enticing year‐round experiences and attractions, with the goal of attracting and engaging guests of all ages, social, and economic status.

IV. The historic fabric and character, as well as the environmental sustainability and structural integrity of the Pier will be documented, celebrated, maintained and improved.

V. Pier programming will include both traditional and cutting-edge current entertainment, cultural, athletic and educational experiences.

VI. Promotions, sponsorships and private and public revenue‐producing events will largely offset the cost of popular and free public programming.

5. SUB AREAS AND USES

5.1 Areas
The Pier is approximately 9 acres in size and consists of two adjoining piers:

I. Municipal Pier. The Municipal Pier is the primary walkway of the Pier. It is approximately

2.5 acres in size and 1,500 feet in length. This public strolling corridor provides the main access to restaurants, shops, amusement (e.g. carousel, Pacific Park) and recreation (fishing, walking, viewing) areas, vending carts and performers.

II. Newcomb Pier. Located south of and adjacent to the Municipal Pier, the Newcomb Pier (also known as the Pleasure Pier) is approximately 6.6 acres, of which 2.2 acres is currently used for public parking and special event space.

Most merchants, facilities, and events are on the Newcomb Pier while vending carts, kiosks and fishing activities are primarily on the Municipal Pier.

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5.2 Commercial and Public Areas
The Pier presently has approximately 130,000 square feet of leasable commercial space comprised of buildings, kiosks, carts and deck area. The current Pier tenant mix is approximately 70 percent amusement, 25 percent dining, four percent educational and one percent retail.

Public facilities and service areas on the Pier include the Carousel building which houses City and SMPC offices; a Harbor Guards station; a Police Sub‐Station; a Pier Maintenance workshop; and a second-floor public observation deck. In addition, there are central and west end public restroom facilities, a central trash & recycling shed, and a 270 space public parking lot (also known as the Pier Deck for event licensing).

The “Santa Monica Pier Development Program” approved by Council on February 9, 1988, supported a development program that consisted of approximately 150,000 square feet of commercial area. The goal of this program by the City with the assistance of the SMPC would be to explore access enhancements, potential expansion of existing activities, and new commercial and civic opportunities. This enhancement effort, and future efforts, may alter the overall mix of activities and be used on the Pier over time to reflect the needs of the Pier and public and changing market conditions.

6. GENERAL LEASING STANDARDS
Leases and licenses shall be consistent with the Pier Leasing Goals and Objectives.

I. The Santa Monica Pier is public property; therefore, all leases and licenses will be subject to an open and competitive public process.

II. Lease renewals will not be automatically offered to tenants. As vacancies arise either by lease expiration or earlier termination, recruitment for occupancy will be conducted in accordance with the Leasing Guidelines.

III. Preferred Uses include, but are not limited to, a range of entertainment and commercial products and services that will appeal to and serve both the residential community and area visitors. The City may change uses as leases expire to attract a tenant mix consistent with the Guideline’s goals and objectives.

IV. To promote merchant diversity on the Pier the award of multiple leaseholds and/or licenses to an individual tenant, licensee or operator is discouraged but may be allowed subject to conditions provided under Section 7.5.

V. All prospective tenants must provide evidence of economic viability and appropriateness to the Pier of their proposed uses and business plan, as well as their capacity and ability to develop and maintain their operation for the short and long term, and meet their financial obligations to the City.

VI. Tenants and licensees will be expected to provide quality, visitor‐ supporting services or activities throughout the term of their lease or license, including

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sustained high levels of maintenance and cleanliness. Leases and Licenses will contain performance standards to ensure on‐going quality and service. Failure to maintain performance standards will be considered a material breach and subject the lease or license to termination
VII. Tenants and licensees are expected to be active members of the Pier community participating in its operational life and working together with the City and other tenants to enhance the Pier visitor experience. Tenants are strongly encouraged to join and participate in the Santa Monica Pier Businesses Association.

VIII. Assignment or subletting of leases is prohibited. Any request to assign or sublet must first have the written consent of the Landlord. The landlord’s consent will be subject to express standards and conditions set forth in the lease.

IX. Operation and improvements to lease and license areas are subject to the City’s standard regulatory review and approval process.

7. MINIMUM/BASIC LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

7.1 Diversity & Permitted Uses
The City will seek operators who offer creative, imaginative and unique merchandise, food options and activities that are thematically compatible with the Pier yet not overly duplicative of the products and services already offered on the Pier.

To maintain an appropriate tenant mix consisting of distinct and diverse merchandise, food and services the City will endeavor to limit the number of merchants who carry the same or similar types of offerings. A ‘Permitted Use’ clause shall be included in every lease and license to describe the type of business that will be operated within the leased premises or license area. The Permitted Use description should clearly describe the type of business the tenant or licensee intends to operate and the merchandise, food or service the tenant intends to offer for sale.

The purpose of the Permitted Use clause is to regulate the duplication of merchandise or services; however, it does not grant any tenant or licensee an exclusive right to sell any item or service. Exclusive rights shall not be granted to any merchant on the Pier.

7.2 Term
Rental lease terms for commercial space on the Pier shall be negotiated based on the level of capital investment, use, size of the space (leases for larger footprints are normally for longer terms) and complementary character of the Pier Leasing Goals and Objectives.

These factors also will be balanced against the City’s policy of ensuring that public sites periodically do become available for a public competitive process.

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license timeframes and not have the majority of licenses or leases with very long terms or most leases ending simultaneously‐‐ thus limiting the City’s ability to deal with evolutionary changes in Pier visitor needs.

7.2.1. Recommended Terms for Leases and Licenses
I. Portable Vending Carts
The recommended term for vending cart licenses is from 6 months to 1 year. These licenses should be subject regularly to a public process to accommodate uses that meet contemporary Pier needs and to allow frequent opportunities for businesses interested in operating on the Pier.

II. Fixed Location Kiosks
The recommended term for fixed location kiosk licenses and concessions is from 3 to 5 years.

III. Deck Space Rental
The recommended term for the commercial license of deck space is from 1 day to 2 years, depending upon use and circumstances.

IV. Viewers and Transmitters
The recommended term for license and concession of cameras, antennas, and coin‐ operated telescopes and binoculars range is from 1 to 5 years depending on use and circumstances.

V. Retail Shops, Restaurants, Amusements and Aquarium
The recommended terms of leases for retail shops, restaurants, attractions and the aquarium range from 5 years to 25 years ‐‐ inclusive of any option periods.

Generally, terms of five years will be granted if there is no substantial new capital investment in structures, structural improvements or equipment. If a tenant is required to make substantial new capital investment in structures, structural improvements or equipment then terms of ten years to twenty‐five years may be considered. Additional options to extend the term provided under Section 7.5 may be offered contingent upon the amortization and financial requirements of new investment and findings of benefit to the City.

VI. Leaseholds Subject to Development Agreements
Terms of leaseholds that are subject to a Development Agreement will be negotiated with the City of Santa Monica. A Development Agreement is a negotiated contract with the City that includes a developer’s contribution of significant community benefits and requires review by the Planning Commission and the Landmarks Commission, and final approval by the City Council.

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7.3 Rates
Rents, fees and charges on the Pier are expected to reflect fair market value. Adjustments can be made to provide for diverse uses consistent with the Pier Leasing Goals and Objectives or significant offsetting capital investment that provides the Pier permanent benefits also consistent with the Goals and Objectives.

In addition to base rent, the City may elect to request that a lease includes a percentage rent provision, which can be differentiated by categories of sales. The City, as Landlord, shall have the right to audit tenant's financial records to ascertain that the gross sales figures reported by the tenant are accurate.

Leaseholds with preferred uses for research and public educational purposes (e.g. Santa Monica Pier Aquarium) may be maintained at other than fair market rental rates. The City will seek to reasonably minimize its costs associated with these activities by participating in ancillary gross receipts from commercial activities at educational facilities.

7.4 Hours of Operation
The Santa Monica Pier is a public venue open 365 days per year 24 hours per day. The number of days and hours of operations may be adjusted if the City mandates any emergency or needs for safety and security purposes. Pier merchants will be encouraged to remain open to conduct business with adjustments related to the time of year, weather, and type of business. Minimum business hours when all businesses are expected to be in operation, unless otherwise specified, shall be daily between the hours of 11 am and 9 pm.

Tenants will not be required to operate on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.

7.5 Modifications Based on Findings of Exceptional Community Benefit Diversity of ownership in Section 6. IV and the length of term in Subsection 7.2.1. V may be modified if all four of the following findings can be made and documented:

I. The proposed project will provide an exceptional opportunity to fulfill a goal or objective of the Pier Guiding Principles and will enhance the unique character and the viability of the Pier.

II. The proposed project will require substantial capital investment and provide an exceptional return opportunity to the City.

III. The proposed project will enhance the mix of uses on the Pier while still being consistent with the Pier’s unique character.

IV. The proposed project will provide significant enhancement to the visitor experience at the Pier.

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7.6 Triple Net Lease
Unless otherwise specified, the Tenant shall pay all City, County, and State fees including but not limited to the following list: property taxes, assessments (including Possessory Interest Tax), insurance, utilities and Common Area Maintenance Fees (defined in section

7.7) as well as any duly enacted future assessment or fee that the City may elect to institute.

7.7 Common Area Maintenance Fees
As a condition of occupancy of a Pier building, Leasehold tenants shall pay a proportionate share of the City’s Common Area Maintenance (“CAM”) cost to manage, maintain and provide security to Santa Monica Pier. On January 1, 2000, the applied Common Area Maintenance cost was modified to provide for a fixed CAM payment with biennial increases of not less than three percent (3%) and no greater than six percent (6%) per annum. The City may adjust the CAM fee from time to time. Currently the CAM fee is $10.68 per square foot per year.

7.8 General Operational and Performance Standards
Tenants must maintain high quality and uniform standards of operation and service to sustain and increase demand for their business, maintain positive customer experience, and enhance the overall reputation of the Santa Monica Pier. To achieve the highest standards of operations the following standards may be incorporated into each lease and license:

I. Tenants are expected to staff and operate their businesses in a first‐class and reputable manner, commensurate with transacting a high volume of business on the Pier.

II. Periodically, Landlord or Tenant may engage a third party “mystery shopper” to visit and evaluate Pier businesses. Tenant will provide an action plan for improvement if so, requested by the Landlord.

III. Tenants shall respond to Landlord’s written inquiries regarding any complaints or issues, including postings on social media sites related to Tenant’s operations. Tenant will provide an action plan for improvement if so, requested by the Landlord.

IV. Food operations that receive a designation from the Los Angeles County Department of Health of less than an “A” more than three times during the term of the lease or license, except to the extent that any such rating is restored to an “A” within 30 days of receiving the lower grade, will be in default and breach of the lease/license. Landlord recognizes that third party action may require additional time to reinstate “A” rating and may request tenant to provide an action plan for improvement.

V. Any Lease extension option will be conditioned upon the Tenant’s economic performance. For example, Tenants with a percentage rent clause should have reached rent levels requiring percentage rent payments to City for at least two of

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the four rental years immediately prior to the expiration of the lease.

VI. Landlord may establish an annual review process to be performed by Office of Pier Management Staff to evaluate key criteria utilizing a standardized rating scale that includes a review of reaching required rent payments for those Tenant’s with a percent rent clause.

VII. Each Lease or License may have additional operational and performance standards applicable to the Tenant’s operation.

7.9 Maintenance and Environmental Responsibilities
Lessees and Licensees shall be responsible for maintaining their facilities in attractive and safe conditions, in compliance with applicable building codes and all applicable environmental laws, ordinances, regulations and standards. This includes all areas under their lease, the facades and exterior presentations, and appurtenances of their facility or operation.

8. CITY POLICY PROVISIONS

8.1 Labor Peace
The City owns the Pier and has a financial or proprietary interest in Pier businesses engaged in visitor‐serving commercial activities. Some of these businesses are in industries that have a history of labor/management conflict. Risk of interruption of rental revenue and common area maintenance fees received by the City from Pier businesses would be minimized if such businesses were assured of labor peace. An appropriate labor peace provision would minimize the City’s exposure to revenue interruption and disruption of public recreational enjoyment of the Pier.

Therefore, new or substantially amended agreements for leasehold operations shall provide that the tenant will not engage in practices that impede employees’ ability to organize and contract with a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining. Such prohibited practices include harassment, intimidation, “captive audience” anti‐ union meetings or illegal terminations of workers in retaliation for organizing. A substantial amendment is defined as a change of use of the property, an increase in seating or square footage of more than 25%, or an extension of lease duration. Tenant engagement in prohibited practices shall constitute an event of default under the terms of the lease. Affected leases would be those businesses having five or more full or part‐time employees that engage in restaurant or visitor‐serving entertainment activities such as arcades, amusement parks and nightclubs.

8.2 Sustainability
The City of Santa Monica is committed to meeting its existing needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore in order to conserve and enhance local resources, safeguard human health and the environment, maintain a healthy

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and diverse economy, and improve the livability and quality of life for all community members in Santa Monica, each new or substantially amended agreement for leasehold operation shall include provisions that require sustainable practices to advance the City’s broad goals of Carbon Neutrality, Water Self Sufficiency, and Zero Waste including:

A. Carbon Foot Print Reduction. Tenant shall use best efforts to help meet City‐wide carbon footprint reduction goals by taking actions to improve energy conservation by minimizing unnecessary use of electricity and water, reducing the use of hazardous or toxic materials, and minimizing single occupancy vehicle trips by facilitating employee use of alternative transportation modes such as carpools, buses, vanpools, and bicycles.

B. Healthy Food/Sustainable Food Provision. Tenant shall exercise best efforts to procure and promote healthy and sustainable food practices on the Premises.

Approaches include utilizing locally and sustainably grown, organic foods from California; offering meatless menu options and food that has been minimally processed; and reducing food packaging waste. Tenant is expected to participate in recycling and composting programs offered by the City. Information on the City’s Sustainable Food Commitment is available at: www.sustainablesm.org/food C. Non‐Recyclable Food Service Container Ban. Tenant shall comply with the City of Santa Monica Ordinance (S.M.C.C. 5.44) banning non‐recyclable plastic disposable foodservice containers. Information on the Non‐Recyclable Food Service Container Ban is available at: santamonica.gov - Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance D. Single Use Carryout Bag Ban. Tenant shall comply with the City of Santa Monica Ordinance (S.M.C.C. 5.45) banning the use of single‐use plastic carry‐out bags.

Information on the Single‐Use Carryout Bag Ban is available at:
www.sustainablesm.org/bag
E. Forest Stewardship Council Approved Products. Tenant is expected to follow the recommendations of the Forest Stewardship Council recommended products list in procurement of supplies.

F. Tenants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability by pursuing green business certification through the Santa Monica Green Business Certification Program which helps foster more livable communities with healthier environments, while also conserving resources and helping businesses cut costs. To learn more about how to join the Green Business Certification program or to participate in the business greening program please contact Sustainable Works at:
www.sustainableworks.org
For additional resources related to the City’s Sustainability programs or to speak with someone in the Office of Sustainability to discuss the Sustainable City Plan, Water Conservation, Climate Action and Adaption, Electric Vehicles, Shared Mobility, and Green Building please visit: santamonica.gov - Sustainable and Connected

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8.3 Landlord’s Licensing Program
The Landlord and The Santa Monica Pier Corporation may engage in sponsorship programs applicable to all tenants on the Santa Monica Pier. Tenant shall agree to participate in and be subject to such sponsorship program(s) so long as the terms of sponsor products, goods and/or services are at least as favorable to Tenant as the terms of agreements applicable to the same products, goods and/or services supplied to Tenant for use on the Premises at the time of Landlord’s or Pier Corporation’s request for Tenant participation‐‐provided that such sponsorship program does not violate any contractual agreements entered into by Tenant.

9. DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Santa Monica Pier 1987 Design Guidelines remain the primary reference regarding structures on the Pier, encouraging a balanced respect for the historic architectural elements and unique character of Pier with the intent to advance the range of activities and services to enhance the visitor experience and success of Pier operations and businesses. All public and private structural modifications and other improvements proposed on the Pier will be subject to review for consistency with the Design Guidelines, without exception.

The City’s Economic Development Division in its proprietary capacity as Landlord must review and approve in writing all proposed modifications before any regulatory action, including submission of applications to Planning or Building and Safety. The regulatory permit and entitlement process involves the City as regulator, not as Landlord. These are entirely separate roles and approval of one does not mean approval by the other.

10. TENANCY RELATIONSHIPS
All City‐owned buildings and deck areas on Santa Monica Pier appropriate and suitable for leasing or licensing by the City to individual tenancies or licensees will be in accordance with agreements prepared by the City. Each tenant or licensee will be responsible for interior maintenance and repair and utility consumption at its sole expense, and the City generally will retain responsibility for maintenance and repair of roofs and exterior of City buildings, and of the Pier deck and substructure unless otherwise specified in the lease or license.

Structures constructed by tenants are subject to interior and exterior maintenance and repair by the tenant at its sole expense. The City shall have a right to inspect all tenant improvements, including fixed assets that will be reverted to the City at the end of the lease term, for the purpose of determining maintenance and repair needs. If necessary, Tenant is responsible for making repairs to, or replacing, such fixed assets at its sole expense.

11. TENANT RECRUITMENT
All City‐owned buildings and deck areas on Santa Monica Pier appropriate and suitable for leasing or licensing will be subject to a public procurement and solicitation process to identify prospective tenants and licensees whose financial and professional experience, and products and/or services are consistent with the Leasing Goals and Objectives set forth herein.

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Prospective tenants will be sought by publicly noticing the availability of a leasing opportunity on the City’s web site and through other appropriate forms of communication designed to reach the intended audience. This may include printed and electronic advertisements in appropriate websites, trade journals or newspapers, display banners on the property; and other forms of outreach to potential operators. In addition, the City may retain a qualified commercial real estate brokerage firm or listing agent to market the leasing opportunity, identify prospective tenants, and cooperate with other realtors.

All prospective tenants must submit a Lease or License Application to the City. The information contained in the Lease or License Application shall describe the proposed use for the available space; provide information about the respondents’ experience; provide references; describe in detail the financial capability of the respondent to perform; and set forth preliminary terms and conditions.

12. EVALUATIVE CRITERIA AND SELECTION
Leasing opportunities at the Pier are very limited. To maintain a vibrant mix of uses and sustainable Pier business environment requires an extensive outreach effort and a thorough review and selection process.

The Pier Manager will appoint an evaluation panel to review all applications submitted to the City. The panel will include representatives from the Office of Pier Management; the Economic Development Division; the Santa Monica Pier Corporation; and other City staff and other organizations and consultants as appropriate.

The panel will review and evaluate applications based on a uniform criterion that provides transparency in the process as follows with a total of 100 base points to be scored with up to an additional 10 Bonus points.

If the panel proposes different evaluation criteria weighting, these weights should be disclosed to the Pier Manager to be presented to the Pier Corporation Leasing Committee as described below.

1. 20 points (20%) character, reputation, training, and experience of the prospective tenant or licensee.

2. 20 points (20%) ability, capacity, and skill of the prospective tenant or licensee to perform the intendent usages under the terms of the lease.

3. 20 points (20%) quality, price, and value of the services or goods to be provided.

4. 20 points (20%) uniqueness and compatibility of proposed product or service with the Santa Monica Pier,

5. 20 points (20%) financial capability for operations (short and long term), Capital Improvements, proposed rent terms and meeting financial obligations to the City.

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6. Bonus Points (10 points) Bonus points for existing Pier tenants and licensees who are deemed to have operated in an Exemplary Manner (defined below).

The term “Exemplary Manner” will mean and refer to those Pier tenant or licensees who meet all the following criteria: Merchants that throughout the term of their lease or license have:
(i) provided consumers with relevant and quality merchandise, food and activities, (ii) demonstrated a track record of good customer service, (iii) regularly updated and invested in their operation and premises. (iv) demonstrated increasing sales volume over time.
(v) have been productive and active members of the Pier Community; and (vi) complied with all lease or license provisions, as well as all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Proposers may be asked by the panel to participate in an oral interview to clarify or elaborate on their proposal and to demonstrate samples of products or services. The panel also may request verification of credit history and may contact references.

The evaluation panel will provide the Pier Manager with its analysis and recommendation of a preferred respondent or respondents, inclusive of appropriate bonus points. The panel’s recommendation also may be to reject all responses, solicit additional information from one or more respondents, or to enter an exclusive lease or license negotiations with a preferred respondent.

The panel's recommendation and scoring of the recommended respondent(s) will be shared with the Pier Corporation's Leasing Committee before the recommendation is brought to the Pier Corporation Board of Directors

13. LEASE APPROVALS & DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The City Manager has the authority to negotiate and execute leases and licenses with terms of three years or less for use in accordance with this Leasing Guideline and based on written agreements prepared and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Leases and licenses with terms of occupancy greater than three years and less than twenty‐ five years, shall require a recommendation of the Pier Corporation Board to the City Manager to enter into a lease or license with the preferred respondent subject to specific terms and conditions; enter into exclusive negotiations with a preferred respondent; reject the recommendation; or direct that additional information be solicited prior to making a determination. In negotiating leases, staff will refer to any suggestions or recommendations of the board.

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Negotiation of leases and licenses with terms of occupancy greater than twenty‐ five years shall require authorization by the Council following a recommendation from the Pier Corporation Board.

The City Attorney will prepare and approve as to form all lease and license agreements for review and execution by the prospective tenant or licensee. The executed lease or license agreement will be submitted to the City Manager If determined to be in accordance with the Leasing Guidelines, Pier Corporation Board recommendation, and Council authorization if required, the City Manager will execute the agreement.

14. APPEAL PROCESS
Applicants who are not selected as the preferred respondent by the evaluation panel will be informed by letter or email. Protestant may file a written protest with the City’s Economic Development Manager no more than seven (7) calendar days following the notification. The written protest must set forth, in detail, all grounds for the protest, including without limitation all facts, supporting documentation, legal authorities and arguments in support of the grounds for the protest. All factual contentions must be supported by competent, admissible and credible evidence. Any matters not set forth in the written protest shall be deemed waived. Any protest not conforming to this procedure shall be rejected as invalid. The protest must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person representing the protesting party.

The Economic Development Manager shall review the merits and timeliness of the protest and issue a written decision to the Protestant within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the protest.

The decision of the Economic Development Manager may be appealed to the City’s Community Development Director by filing a letter appeal within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Economic Development Manager’s decision. The letter of appeal shall set forth, in detail, all grounds for the appeal, including without limitation all facts, supporting documentation, legal authorities and arguments in support of the grounds for the appeal. All factual contentions must be supported by competent, admissible and credible evidence. Any matters not set forth in the letter of appeal shall be deemed waived. Any letter of appeal not conforming to this procedure shall be rejected as invalid.

The City’s Community Development Director, with consultation from the City Attorney’s office, shall review the merits and timeliness of the letter of appeal and issue a written decision to the Protestant within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the letter of appeal.

The decision of the Director is final.

The Evaluation Panel will be informed of an appeal by the City’s Economic Development Manager when they receive the written protest. The Evaluation Panel will receive updates during each step of the appeals process.

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ATTACHMENT A.

SANTA MONICA PIER LEASE AND LICENSE INVENTORY (Updated May 2025) As of the date of adoption of these Guidelines, the buildings and areas on the Santa Monica Pier available for lease or license consists of (but are not limited to) the following:

Leases/Concessions:

Address Current User/Use Term
Expiration
(inc.
options)/
Status
Notes
1600 Ocean Front Walk Heal the Bay Aquarium/marine
educational facility
June 2018
m2m holdover
Council-authorized new
lease with HTB -- in
process.
200-A Santa Monica
Pier
Pier Shop/retail and visitor
information
April 2014
m2m holdover
Agreement with SMPC
and operated by SMTT.
200-B Santa Monica
Pier
Soda Jerks/ ‘old fashion’ soda
fountain.

July 2025
250 Santa Monica Pier Seaside on the Pier/full-service
restaurant
December 2038
256 Santa Monica Pier Vacant Recruitment in process
258 Santa Monica Pier The Albright/counter-service
restaurant (seafood)
Oct. 2041
301 Santa Monica Pier Bubba Gump Shrimp Co./fullservice restaurantMay 2027 320 Santa Monica Pier Blazing Saddles/ bicycle rentals Oct 2004 m2m holdover
322 Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Gift
Shop/aquarium themed
souvenirs
June 2028
330 Santa Monica Pier Pier Burger/counter-service
restaurant
Oct 2028
350 Santa Monica Pier Playland Arcade/arcade June 2031
370 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica Trapeze
School/trapeze school
Aug. 2024
m2m holdover
Council authorized new
lease with SMA-- in
process
380 Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park/ amusement park May 2070 401 Santa Monica Pier Mariasol Cucina/full-service
restaurant
March 2028
404 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica Bait and
Tackle/fishing tackle and
souvenirs
June 2004
m2m holdover
Kiosks and Carts
Current User/Use Status Notes
66 to Cali/route 66 souvenirs m2m holdover Kiosk by police substation Marlene’s Beachcomber/souvenirs,
beach items.
m2m holdover Kiosk adjacent to Playland Arcade
Oatman Rock Shop/ souvenirs m2m holdover Kiosk across from central plaza Hats Amazing/ hats m2m holdover Mobile vendor

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Redline/ sunglasses m2m holdover Mobile vendor
Candy Carousel/ popcorn ,candy m2m holdover Mobile vendor Pier Photo Company/souvenirs m2m holdover Mobile vendor Japadog/hotdogs m2m holdover Mobile vendor
Pier Tamales/ tamales, esquites m2m holdover Mobile vendor Tees R Us/t-shirts m2m holdover Mobile vendor
Downtown Food Commissary/fruit m2m holdover Mobile vendor Windy Time/wind chimes, souvenirs m2m holdover Mobile vendor Two Photos in One/photographs m2m holdover Mobile vendor LA Beach/ kites, souvenirs m2m holdover Mobile vendor
Beach Signs and Gifts/ signs, souvenirs m2m holdover Mobile vendor

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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: Oaks Intiative CAR (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Agreement) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda item re: leasing the former Rusty's restaurant site... -----Original Message-----
From: Curtis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:03 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda item re: leasing the former Rusty's restaurant site...

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members Torosis, Zwick, Negrete, Hall, Zernitskaya, Raskin, and Snell and City Manager Chi, I urge you please to make sure that the lease agreement with California Roadhouse includes a clearly stated requirement that would extend to laid-off Rusty’s restaurant workers the right of recall to fill positions for which they are qualified before these positions are offered to new hires.

This seems only fair and would be a recognition of the years-long contributions made by these workers to what was a decades-old institution that was frequented by locals and tourists alike.

Thank you very much for your consideration,
Curtis Raynor
Santa Monica Quaker Meeting
Santa Monica Area Interfaith Council
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE)
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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: Written Comments (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Agreement) Approval of Lease Agreement w/
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Santa Monica City Council
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Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation [Revision 1] (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Background
• After operating for more than 30 years on the Pier, in late 2024, the former Rusty’s Surf Ranch Restaurant closed
• Given the City’s ownership of the restaurant facility building, the City engaged a brokerage group in 2025 to identify a new operator for the former Rusty’s Surf Ranch location
• Through that assessment, the City received 9 separate proposals for consideration • Ultimately, the California Roadhouse concept was identified as the best fit for the Pier location
• Operator has managed other successful restaurant locations, including in Santa Monica • Roadhouse concept also includes the revival of a live music venue on the Pier Item 4-I
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Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation [Revision 1] (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Proposed Base Lease Terms
• Lease terms have been reached with the California Roadhouse operator, and include the following key provisions
• Useable Sq. Footage: 4,112 SF
• Monthly Rent: Base rent of $26,728 / month, increasing 3% per year • CAM Charge: $10.66 / square foot
• TI Allowance: $500,000 provided by City
• Add. Considerations: See below
• City to install ~$125,000 worth of building improvements, to include:
• HVAC system upgrades
• Repair of 8 doors, 1 gate, and 1 roof hatch
• Repair of porch deck
• Installation of ADA compliant counter
• City to provide waiver of ~$100,000 worth of lease costs, to include:
• Waiver of 2 months of rent
• Waiver of 2 months of CAM charges
• Waiver of rent costs associated with an extended patio Item 4-I
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Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation [Revision 1] (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Worker Protection Considerations
• In February 2026, the City adopted worker recall & retention regulations for hospitality businesses operating on the Pier with five or more employees
• Given that no business operation currently exists at the proposed California Roadhouse location, the City has negotiated lease terms that include worker protection provisions that largely mirror our recently enacted worker retention regulations
• Accordingly, for those employees who worked at the former Rusty’s Surf Ranch Restaurant when it closed in 2024, the following worker retention provisions will apply • No later than 90-days prior to the opening of the new California Roadhouse, a hiring window will open • Consistent with the City’s existing retention regulations, all former employees who apply for employment during the hiring window will be offered a position with the California Roadhouse • All former employees hired by the California Roadhouse will be retained for no less than 90 days • At the end of the 90-day period, the California Roadhouse will be required to provide each worker with a written performance evaluation
• For those employees who receive a satisfactory performance evaluation, lease terms will require the California Roadhouse to consider offering those workers with continued employment Item 4-I
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Packet Pg. 708 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation [Revision 1] (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease Staff Recommendation
• Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier, pursuant to the terms outlined in the staff report.

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Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation [Revision 1] (7652 : CA Roadhouse Lease City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 13.02, Property Maintenance, to Include Conditions Which Render a Dwelling Unit Untenantable Under California Civil Code Section 1941.1 as Violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

Executive Summary
At its meeting on April 14, 2026, the City Council introduced for first reading an Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 13.02, Property Maintenance, to include conditions which render a dwelling unit untenantable under California Civil Code Section 1941.1 as violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.

The ordinance is now presented to the City Council for adoption.

Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Administrative Services Officer Approved Forwarded to Council

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A. ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d
B. Written Comments

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1 City Council Meeting: April 28, 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 CODE CHAPTER 13.02, PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE, TO INCLUDE CONDITIONS WHICH RENDER A DWELLING UNIT UNTENANTABLE UNDER CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1941.1 AS VIOLATIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE.

WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution authorizes the City to enact, amend, and enforce ordinances to promote social, economic, or aesthetic considerations and/or that regulate conditions which may be public nuisances or create health hazards; and
WHEREAS, to promote health, welfare, and safety of residential tenants in the City and the broader public, the City has enacted requirements for the maintenance of occupied residential properties, including primarily in Santa Monica Municipal Code (‘SMMC”) Chapter 13.02, Property Maintenance, and requirements for the provision of temporary relocation benefits to tenants when residential properties are rendered uninhabitable, codified primarily in SMMC Section 4.36.100; and WHEREAS Ordinance 2758 (CCS) enacted September 26, 2023 added SMMC Chapter 13.02 and expanded upon existing property maintenance standards related to conditions observable from the exterior of properties, previously found in the City’s public nuisances code, and added new standards related to the interior of structures, thus better protecting the habitability and safety of residents; and WHEREAS, SMMC sections 13.02.060(q) and (r) provide that, to the extent not otherwise addressed by the specific requirements of SMMC section 13.02.060, any residential property or dwelling that qualifies as a substandard building under the State

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Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 2 Housing Law, California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3, also qualifies as a substandard building under the SMMC and may be deemed uninhabitable; and WHEREAS, in addition to Health and Safety Code section 17920.3, California Civil Code section 1941.1 lists affirmative standard characteristics that must be met for a dwelling to be considered tenantable (or habitable), many of which overlap with existing requirements under SMMC Chapter 13.02; and
WHEREAS, Civil Code section 1941.1 provides that, as to residential leases entered into, amended, or extended on or after January 1, 2026, most dwelling units must include a stove and refrigerator in good working order, subject to certain limitations; WHEREAS, the minimum standards of Civil Code section 1941.1 ensure that residential rental units are basically decent, safe, and sanitary, and therefore promote the health, safety, and welfare of residential tenants; and WHEREAS, the incorporation in the SMMC of statewide standards for substandard and uninhabitable dwellings enables the City to directly and efficiently enforce basic health and safety standards, to further protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, SMMC section 4.36.100(a)(2) requires residential landlords to provide temporary relocation benefits to tenants whenever a rental housing unit has been rendered uninhabitable; and
WHEREAS, SMMC section 4.36.100(a) provides that the Building Officer may issue a relocation order to compel performance of the requirement to provide relocation benefits when a unit is uninhabitable, and SMMC section 4.36.100(c)(3) provides that the Building Officer may only order a meal per diem when an otherwise habitable rental unit has inadequate kitchen facilities.

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Packet Pg. 713 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 3 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 13.02.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
§ 13.02.060 Specific Violations.

It is unlawful and it is declared to be a violation of this Chapter for any person owning, renting, leasing, occupying, managing, or having charge or possession of any property within the City to maintain such property in such a manner that any of the conditions listed below are found to exist. This Section is not the exclusive definition or designation of what constitutes a violation within this City. It supplements and is in addition to other regulatory codes, statutes, and ordinances enacted by the City, State, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction. Violations of this Chapter include the following:
(a) Any imminent life safety hazard which creates a present and immediate danger to life, property, health, or public safety.
(b) The storing or allowing the storage of any abandoned or broken appliances and equipment or neglected machinery on private property or the parkway for more than fortyeight hours, including, but not limited to, any condition which constitutes an attractive nuisance whether within a structure or on the premises. Any appliances, equipment, machinery, or accumulation of materials shall be removed immediately upon notification by the Director. Appliances left unsecured outside for disposal shall have all doors removed.
(c) Deteriorating and Defective Structures. Any and all improvements located on any property shall be presumed to be in violation of this Section if any of the following

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(1) Peeling paint in excess of an aggregate total of four square feet of the entire façade (i.e., any exterior side) of a structure;
(2) Excessive cracked, crumbling, loose, or broken stucco or other exterior wall coverings or interior covering as determined by the Director; (3) Structure exteriors that are improperly maintained, neglected, or damaged, or in need of repairs (e.g., weatherproofing, insect extermination or water intrusion); (4) Any floor covering, including carpet, tile, and wood flooring, that presents a trip and fall hazard due to being improperly maintained, missing, or damaged; (5) Any structure that is in a state of substantial deterioration which is visible from the public right-of-way;
(6) Broken, cracked, or missing windows or doors;
(7) Damaged, poorly fitting, or missing window screens, or screens covering vent areas (under floors, in ceilings), or damaged, poorly fitting screens for entrance or balcony doors, or deteriorated metal security doors;
(8) Roofs missing shingles, tile, or other material used as roof composition or the material is loose, damaged, substantially deteriorated, or unstable; (9) Roof and flashing that is not sound, tight and weatherproof. Roof drainage that fails to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts that are not maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water that is discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance;
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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 5 other similar architectural features that are damaged, deteriorated and/or in disrepair; (11) Fences, walls, posts, cross-members, slats, and gates that are not plumb and true, not in good repair, rotted, fire damaged, have peeling paint, broken bricks, broken mortar, cracked or broken stucco, or are not constructed of materials treated in a uniform manner;
(12) Exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, hardware, and latches that are not maintained in good repair or proper operating condition; (13) Fences, walls, and hedges not maintained according to the standards set forth in Section 9.21.050 of this Code;
(14) Unpainted structures experiencing dry rot, termite infestation, or warping; (15) Any decoration, design, device, fence, structure, or clothesline which is deteriorated or in disrepair and unsightly by reason of its condition and is out of harmony or conformity with the maintenance standards of adjacent or surrounding properties so as to cause a diminution of the enjoyment, use or property values of such proximal properties, or its inappropriate location as determined by the Director or a designated City official;
(16) Graffiti on private property that is visible from the public right-of-way or any adjacent property;
(17) Any building or structure which meets the definition of an unsafe building or structure as provided in the California Building Code, or any successor provision, adopted pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.12.010; (18) Any building or structure left in a state of incomplete construction, partial demolition, or left damaged by vandalism, fire, earthquake, or other similar acts, for a

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(19) Any building or structure which meets the definition of a dangerous building as provided in Section 302 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, or any successor provision, adopted pursuant to Article 8 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code;
(20) Any building or structure which meets the definition of a substandard building as provided in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code, or any successor provision;
(21) A conveyance in any multiple-unit dwelling, mixed use, or commercial building that is found to be inoperable, or not maintained in a proper, safe, and good working condition;
(22) Faulty materials of construction in any improvements including those materials which are not allowed or approved by the Building Code as adopted by the City and as reported to the Director by the Building Official, or which have not been maintained in a good and safe condition; or
(23) Buildings and structures, or portions of buildings and structures, that do not conform to applicable laws in effect at the time of installation or which has not been maintained in good condition and used in a safe manner; (d) Rodent, Insect, Pest Infestation. Harborage and infestation of rodents, insects, and pests. When found, these conditions shall be exterminated by a licensed professional in a manner that is not injurious to human health. After extermination, documentation of treatment by a licensed professional shall be provided to the Director,

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(e) Fire Hazard.
(1) All violations of applicable conditions of the Fire Code as adopted by the City in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 8.40.010, and as reported to the Director by the Santa Monica Fire Department.
(2) Failure to install or properly maintain any required carbon monoxide detector.
(3) Failure to install or maintain any fire or smoke alarm or fire suppression system in good working order.
(4) All dry, dead shrubs, dead trees, combustible refuse and waste, or any material growing or found upon public or private property, which by reason of their size, condition, manner of growth, or location endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard to any structure, improvements, crops, or other property, or when dry will, in reasonable probability, create a fire hazard.
(5) Any condition which poses a fire hazard.
(f) Hazardous and Unsanitary Conditions.
(1) Discharging, releasing, or allowing the accumulation of any human or animal waste material or substances, stagnant water, or any combustible or hazardous materials or substances, fluid or solid on any part of or in any structure on real property. (2) The presence of any visible mold or mold-like substance, as determined by a health officer or code enforcement officer in any habitable room, or a non-minor level of mold in any non-habitable room. Odor is an indicator of the presence of mold, but not a

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Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 8 diagnostic; if a musty odor is detected, visual confirmation of a "mold-like substance" is required. This Section shall not apply to:
(A) Conditions that are caused or perpetuated by the actions or inactions of the inhabitants of the dwelling unit, including sanitary or housekeeping practices; or (B) The presence of minor mold that is found on surfaces that can accumulate moisture as part of their functioning and intended use; or (C) The presence of mold or mold-like substance if observed on household items (e.g., clothing, upholstery, food).
(3) Any condition which renders air, food, or drink unwholesome, unsanitary, or detrimental to health.
(4) All violations of applicable conditions of the Health Code as adopted by the City in SMMC Section 5.08.370, and as reported to the Director by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, or any similar agency providing services to the City under the Health Code.
(g) Improper Parking or Storage of Goods, Equipment, and Vehicles. (1) Any violation of SMMC Chapter 9.28 Parking, Loading, and Circulation or any other Zoning Ordinance provisions pertaining to parking or storing vehicles and equipment on private or public property.
(2) Using or allowing use of any hardscape area for parking which prevents or hinders access to elevators, entrances, exits, or trash receptacles or blocks access to any structure for emergency vehicles or personnel.
(3) The keeping, storage, depositing or accumulation on the premises for an unreasonable period of time of any personal property, including, but not limited to,

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Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 9 abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles, abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or unseaworthy boats or vessels, automotive parts and equipment, appliances, furniture, containers, packing materials, scrap metal, wood, building materials, junk, rubbish, debris, dirt, sand, gravel, concrete or other similar materials which is within the view of persons on adjacent or nearby real property or the public rightof-way and which is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. However, building materials being used or to be used for a project of repair or renovation for which a building permit has been obtained may be stored for such period of time as is necessary expeditiously to complete the project.
(4) Outdoor storage in violation of SMMC Section 9.21.100. (h) Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment.
(1) Lack of safe, adequate heating facilities in any dwelling unit or units, hotel, or motel.
(2) Heating and Ventilation.
(A) Minimum Heat Requirements in Residential Rental Units. (i) Every occupied residential unit, as established in SMMC Section

9.51.020, shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of seventy degrees Fahrenheit at a point three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. All individual heating facilities must be fixed and permanently attached and properly wired. Wiring for heaters shall conform to the California Electrical Code. (ii) Such heating facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with the Building Code and all other applicable laws. (B) Buildings in which the heating system is not under the control of the

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Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 10 tenant or occupant shall comply with Section 11.20.470 of the Los Angeles County Code. (C) The use of space heaters as the primary source of heat shall not be permitted without prior written consent from the Building Official and Fire Marshal. (3) Mechanical equipment and required screening, including vents, that does not conform with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation, or which have not been maintained in good and safe condition.
(4) All violations of applicable conditions of the Mechanical Code as adopted by the City in SMMC Section 8.28.010 and as reported to the Director or designated City official by the Building Official.
(i) Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing.
(1) Lack of plumbing fixtures required by the Building Code as adopted by the City, as reported to the Director by the Building Official. (2) All violations of applicable conditions of the Plumbing Code as adopted by the City in SMMC Section 8.32.010, and as reported to the Director by the Building Official.
(3) Plumbing which does not conform with applicable laws in effect at the time of installation or which has not been maintained in good condition and free of cross connections.
(4) Every plumbing stack, vent, waste, and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks, and defects. (5) Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be maintained in accordance with this Code and the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be regularly serviced

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Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 11 and cleaned to prevent the discharge of oil, grease, and other substances harmful or hazardous to the building drainage system, the public sewer, the private sewage disposal system or the sewage treatment plant or processes. Records of maintenance, cleaning and repairs shall be available for inspection by the Director upon request. (j) Inadequate or Hazardous Electrical Supply, Lighting, and Wiring. (1) Lack of required or improperly maintained electrical lighting or convenience outlets in existing residential or commercial occupancies as reported to the Director by the Building Official.
(2) Lack of maintenance and repair of lighting fixtures inside dwelling units and in common areas of residential and commercial structures, including courtyards, garages, hallways, lobbies, parking areas and lots, public bathrooms, and walkways. (3) Missing, broken, or improperly installed, or improperly maintained electrical outlets, switches, or wall plates.
(4) Broken, malfunctioning, or improperly installed or maintained building entry and intercom systems.
(5) All violations of applicable conditions of the Electrical Code as adopted by the City in SMMC Section 8.24.010, and as reported to the Director by the Building Official.
(6) Wiring or electrical systems and components that do not conform to applicable laws in effect at the time of installation or which has not been maintained in good condition and used in a safe manner.
(k) Inadequate Sanitation and Ventilation.
(1) Lack of hot or cold running water to plumbing fixtures.

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Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 12 (2) Lack of the minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by the Building Code as adopted by the City, in SMMC Section 8.12.010. (3) Room and space dimensions less than required by the Building Code as adopted by the City.
(4) Dampness in habitable rooms or excessive dampness in non-habitable rooms as determined by the Building Official. This section shall not apply to conditions that are caused or perpetuated by the actions or inactions of the inhabitants of the dwelling unit, including sanitary or housekeeping practices. (l) Non-Maintenance of Landscape and Hardscape.
(1) A violation of Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 5.08.070 (Sidewalks, cleanliness), 5.08.080 (Premises, cleanliness), 7.48.070 (Owner to maintain premises free of litter), 9.21.190 (Unexcavated Yard Areas), 9.26.040 (General Landscaping Standards), 9.21.080 and (Lighting), or any other Zoning Ordinance provisions or permit conditions pertaining to the installation and upkeep of landscaped or hardscaped areas located on private property or abutting parkways.
(2) Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalk, parkway, gutter, and alley in front of or adjacent to the side or rear of their property free of litter in accordance with Section 7.48.050 of this Code.
(3) The owner or person in control of any private property shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter in accordance with Section 7.48.070 of this Code. (4) Maintaining or allowing the maintenance of private property or parkway with a lack of adequate landscaping or approved ground cover material, as defined in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.26.060, sufficient to prevent blowing dust or erosion, or

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Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 13 allowing the landscaping on private property or in a parkway to cause a hazard or inconvenience to pedestrians using the public sidewalk. (5) Maintaining or allowing the maintenance of any paved areas for vehicle parking and access, porches, steps, or walkways in a hazardous condition due to cracked, raised, or missing surface materials.
(6) Any driveway on private property that is damaged in such a way as to be hazardous to persons using said driveway.
(m) Overgrown, Dying or Dead Vegetation. Overgrown, dying, or dead vegetation on private property or within parkway areas. The following additional requirement shall apply to all vegetation on private property and within parkway areas:
(1) Any dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous tree on private property or within a parkway that presents a danger to public safety. (2) Encroaching Hedges. The owner of a hedge shall maintain the hedge in accordance with Section 9.21.050 of this Code.
(3) Vegetation that:
(A) Harbors the presence of rats or vermin;
(B) Overhangs or grows onto or into any public property, including, but not limited to, any public alley, highway, land, sidewalk, street, or other right-of-way, so as to cause an obstruction to any person or vehicle using such public property; or (C) Constitutes an attractive nuisance, a fire hazard, or otherwise creates a danger to public health or safety.
(4) Groundcover and similar vegetation shall not be permitted to grow taller than six inches.

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Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 14 (5) The premises shall be maintained free of weeds.
(6) Dead or fallen branches, palm fronds, or similar vegetation shall be promptly removed from the ground or plant.
(7) Fallen leaves or other yard waste shall not be permitted to accumulate on any paved surface. Use of leaves as mulch in dirt areas is exempt from this requirement. (8) Vegetation shall be continuously trimmed back to ensure that it does not grow within three feet of overhead power or utility lines. (9) Vegetation, excluding street trees, shall not be permitted to encroach on or obstruct any portion of the street, alley, or sidewalk. (10) Notwithstanding Section 9.21.180 of this Code, vegetation shall not be permitted to grow in a manner that:
(A) Blocks, obstructs, or interferes with public improvements, streetlights, or signage to any degree as determined by the Director;
(B) Obscures or blocks the visibility, to any degree, of approaching or nearby pedestrians or vehicles on public property;
(C) Obscures or blocks the visibility of any person's view, to any degree, of signs or traffic lights on public property; or
(D) Obstructs access to, or use of, a sidewalk, street or highway, or a public easement or dedication to any degree.
(11) A determination that vegetation on private property or on an adjoining parkway is dead or dying may include, without limitation, consideration of the following factors: any physical characteristic of appearance evidencing a lack of proper watering or feeding; the creation or promotion of a fire hazard by reason therefor; the existence of an

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Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 15 infestation of any kind that is injurious to such vegetation; or when diseased or dying vegetation does not substantially respond to remedial care. The City shall require replacement of dead or dying vegetation and the abatement of such a condition. In this event, a responsible person shall first obtain applicable permits and comply with all applicable landscape regulations and requirements in the Municipal Code. (n) Polluted Water. A pond, spa, swimming pool, fountain, or other body of water which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered, or not otherwise properly maintained, resulting in polluted or stagnant water. Such structures shall be covered or filled with soil to prevent the accumulation of water. Standing water shall be immediately drained or removed.
(o) Refuse and Waste. Refuse and waste material which by reason of its location or character may constitute a fire hazard or threat to the health, safety, and general welfare, including aesthetic impacts, of the surrounding residential area. This includes maintaining or allowing to be maintained refuse and waste materials on private or public property. Compost piles are not considered refuse and waste. (p) Structural Hazards.
(1) Deteriorated, damaged, or inadequate foundations.
(2) Defective, deteriorated, or inadequate size flooring or floor supports. (3) Defective, deteriorated, or inadequate size members of partitions, walls, or other vertical supports.
(4) Defective, deteriorated, damaged, or inadequate size ceiling, roof, or other horizontal supports.
(5) Defective, damaged, or inadequately constructed fireplace or chimney.

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Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 16 (6) Damaged, defective, or deteriorated common area stairways or staircases including risers, runs, landings, and handrails.
(7) Damaged, defective, or deteriorated common area walkways including handrails and guardrails.
(q) Deficient Housing Conditions. To the extent not otherwise articulated above, for residential property and dwellings, any condition listed in California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3, whether or not the condition renders the building or dwelling substandard, or any affirmative standard characteristic listed in Civil Code 1941.1 that is lacking.
(r) Uninhabitable Buildings or Dwelling Units. Buildings or dwelling units may be deemed uninhabitable if any of the following conditions exist:
(1) Any building or structure which meets the definition of a dangerous building as provided in Section 302 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, or any successor provision, adopted pursuant to Article 8 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code.
(2) Any substandard building condition listed in the California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 exists, or any affirmative standard characteristic for a dwelling listed in California Civil Code Section 1941.1 is lacking, to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof, or is severe enough to render the building or dwelling unsafe for human habitation as determined by the Building Official or Code Enforcement Manager. (s) Vacant Properties. Vacant properties shall be maintained in compliance with all requirements found in this Chapter and in Chapter 13.04 of the Municipal Code.

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Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 17 (t) Any violation of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to the City's planning and zoning laws and regulations.
(u) Other Provisions of the Municipal Code. A violation of any other provision of the Municipal Code or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, as adopted by the City, that pertains to real property, structures, or which otherwise concerns the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(v) Impact on Viability of Surrounding Area. To maintain or fail to maintain property, or any structure on it, in a way that its condition contributes to the establishment of a prevalence of depreciated values, impaired investments, and social and economic maladjustments to the extent that the capacity to pay taxes is reduced and tax receipts are inadequate for the cost of public services rendered.

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 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

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Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: ORD-AB 628 Incorporation 2d (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) 18 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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Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: Written Comments (7682 : Property Maintenance Code - Second Reading) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.K
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Projects Consisting of Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for SingleUnit Residential Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

Executive Summary
At its meeting on April 14, 2026, the City Council introduced for first reading an Ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance related to projects consisting of duplexes and lot splits on parcels zoned for Single-Unit Residential. The ordinance is now presented to the City Council for adoption.

Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Administrative Services Officer Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d

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1 City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED

TO PROJECTS CONSISTING OF DUPLEXES AND LOT SPLITS ON PARCELS

ZONED FOR SINGLE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, the State of California faces a housing crisis of availability and affordability, in large part due to a severe shortage of housing; and WHEREAS, solving the housing crisis requires a multifaceted, statewide approach which will include, but is not limited to, any or some of the following: (A) Encouraging an increase in the overall supply of housing; (B) Encouraging the development of housing that is affordable to households at all income levels; (C) Removing barriers to housing production; (D) Expanding homeownership opportunities; and (E) Expanding the availability of rental housing; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing crisis stifles economic growth, contributes to the homelessness epidemic, consumes an ever-growing share of the paychecks of working families, and holds millions of households back from realizing the California dream of home ownership; and
WHEREAS, the State has declared that restrictive zoning, land use, and burdensome permitting policies at the local and state level are a major cause of the shortfall between California’s housing needs and the available supply of housing; and WHEREAS, the State’s 2016 housing affordability report found that the “housing shortage also makes many Californians, not only low-income residents, more likely to

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Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 2 commute longer distances, live in overcrowded housing, and delay or forgo home ownership”; and
WHEREAS, houses cost more in California due to increased costs, heavy regulatory hurdles, and mandatory features and fees that add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of each unit; and
WHEREAS, the production of new market-rate housing frees up existing, more affordable housing elsewhere in the region for sale or rent to lower and middle-income households; and
WHEREAS, with these goals in mind, in 2021, the California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which added Government Code sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 and amended Government Code section 66452.6; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 requires local agencies to ministerially approve housing projects for either or both of the following: (a) a housing development of no more than two units (duplex) in a single-family zone; and/or (b) the subdivision of a parcel zoned for residential use, into two approximately equal parcels (lot split), as specified; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Programs 4.E and 4.F of the City’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, City Council adopted implementation of SB 9 on April 11, 2023, as Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.125, Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, with the local amendments to allow for more than four units on parcels 10,000 square feet or greater; and
WHEREAS, since local implementation, SB 9 was revised by SB 450, taking effect January 1, 2025, which amended the law to:

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Packet Pg. 733 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 3  Remove the option to prohibit projects that would result in the demolition of more than 25% of existing exterior walls
 Make clear that a local agency cannot impose objective standards to lot split/duplex projects unless: 1) the standards apply uniformly within the zone; or 2) the standards are more permissive than standards in the underlying zone  Remove authorization for a local agency to deny a proposed housing development if the building official makes a written finding that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the physical environment (i.e., the authorization to deny based on a written finding that the proposed project would have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety remains in place).
 Require an agency to approve or deny applications within 60 days of a complete application otherwise will be deemed approved.
 Make additional legislative findings to clarify that SB 9 applies to all cities, including charter cities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the state law required amendments, on January 28, 2025, in order to facilitate diverse housing choices in the City’s highest opportunity areas, in conjunction with necessary updates arising out of SB 450, the City Council gave direction to return amendments to the City’s regulations governing ministerial approval for certain lot splits and duplexes on parcels zoned for single-unit residential by: (1) removing the owner-occupancy requirement for lot splits and duplexes and clarifying that vacant or demolished parcels, as well as lots with approved demolition permits, are

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Packet Pg. 734 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 4 eligible for lot splits and duplexes, (2) allowing one roof deck per unit, and (3) ensuring that no standard within this ordinance or the underlying zoning district shall preclude the construction of 2 units, not including ADUs, of at least 1200 square feet each; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed hearing, and, after considering all oral and written testimony, on May 27, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2814, which, in part, amended Section 9.31.125 to (1) remove the owneroccupancy requirement for lot splits and duplexes and clarifying that vacant or demolished parcels, as well as lots with approved demolition permits, are eligible for lot splits and duplexes, (2) allow one roof deck per unit, and (3) ensure that no standard within this ordinance or the underlying zoning district shall preclude the construction of 2 units, not including ADUs, of at least 1500 square feet each; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the City Council’s adoption and amendment of Section

9.31.125, the City received informal advice from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) indicating that a separation of the statutory requirements under SB 9/450 and the provisions of the City’s local regulations related to duplexes and lot splits on parcels zoned for single-unit residential would be favorable for HCD’s review; and
WHEREAS, amendments to SMMC Chapter 9.31, Standards for Specific Uses and Activities, and SMMC Section 9.31.125, Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, are desirable to comply more closely with State law and to allow for lot splits and duplexes in single-unit residential zoning districts pursuant to prior Council direction; and

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Packet Pg. 735 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 5 WHEREAS, on October 10, 2025, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 1061 (AB 1061), which took effect January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, AB 1061 updates SB 9 and SB 450 by specifying when the historic status of a property may limit a local agency’s ministerial review obligations under state law; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.030(A), the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention, Resolution Number 11733 (CCS), declaring its intention to consider recommending to the City Council that the City Council amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance related to projects consisting of duplexes and lot splits for parcels zoned single-unit residential to align the City’s ordinance with State law requirements; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommending to the City Council that the City Council amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, City Council now desires to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to projects consisting of duplexes and lot splits for parcels zoned single-unit residential to align the City’s ordinance with State law requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. City Council hereby amends the text of the Zoning Ordinance to related to projects consisting of duplexes and lot splits for parcels zoned single-unit residential to align the City’s ordinance with State law requirements. In making this

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Packet Pg. 736 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 6 recommendation, the City Council hereby finds and declares that, for the reasons articulated above, and in the staff report dated April 14, 2026:

1. The proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan in that the amendments are required to implement State law pertaining to duplexes and lot split on parcels zoned for single-unit residential as required by the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element and are otherwise consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan by helping to meet local housing goals and to facilitate more diverse housing choices in the City’s highest opportunity areas.

2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the amendments are necessary to implement State law pertaining to duplexes and lot split on parcels zoned for single-unit residential as required by the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element in order to help meet local housing goals and to facilitate more diverse housing choices in the City’s highest opportunity areas.

SECTION 2. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.125 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 9.31.125. Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential.

The purpose of this Section is to establish standards, requirements, and procedures for the ministerial approval of duplexes and lot splits on parcels zoned for single-unit residential to meet State law requirements pursuant to Government Code Sections

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Packet Pg. 737 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 7 65852.21 and 66411.7, the City's local housing goals and needs identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and to facilitate diverse housing choices in the City's highest opportunity areas.

A. Applicability. This Section shall apply to parcels located in the Single-Unit Residential (R1) and Ocean Park Single-Unit Residential (OP1) zoning districts, and select parcels within Multi-Unit Residential and Ocean Park Neighborhood zoning districts limited to one single-unit dwelling based on specific limitations, including, but not limited to, density calculations and parcel size and/or dimensions. Any qualified applicant, as defined by Section 9.52.020.2010, may submit an application pursuant to this Section subject to all of the following:

1. Location Requirements.
a. The parcel is located in an urbanized area or urban cluster, as defined by the Census Bureau.
b. The parcel is not located within a historical landmark property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resource Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a City landmark.
c. The parcel is not located on a site identified in California Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(B), (C), (I), (J), (K), which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
i. Prime farmland, wetlands, land identified for conservation, land under conservation easement, or habitat for protected species.

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Packet Pg. 738 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 8 d. The parcel is not located on a site identified in California Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(D), (E), (F), (G), (H), unless the development satisfies the requirements therein, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
i. Very high fire hazard severity zone, hazardous waste site, delineated earthquake fault zone, 100-year floodplain, or regulatory floodway.

2. Demolition or Alteration Limitations.
a. Projects shall not include alteration or demolition of any of the following:
i. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income;
ii. Rent-controlled housing or housing subject to any form of price control, including, but not limited to, units subject to the California statewide rent control law and Article XVIII of the Santa Monica Charter, the City's rent control law;
iii. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last 3 years;
iv. Housing on parcels with an Ellis Act eviction in the last 15 years from date of application submittal;
v. A contributing structure located within either a historic district that is included on the California Register of Historical Resources or within a City designated historic district; or

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Packet Pg. 739 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 9 vi. An existing exterior structural wall of a structure located within either a historic district that is included on the California Register of Historical Resources or within a City designated historic district.

B. Permitted Projects. The following project types are permitted pursuant to this Section:

1. Lot Split. A permitted parcel may be subdivided into two parcels pursuant to Section (D), below.

2. Duplex. One duplex may be established or constructed on a permitted parcel pursuant to Section (E), below.

3. Lot Split With Single-Unit Dwelling or Duplex. Single-unit dwellings and duplexes are permitted to be established in conjunction with a lot split pursuant to Sections D and E, below.

C. Review Process.

1. Projects established under this Section shall be subject to a ministerial approval process as determined by the Director prior to submittal of a building permit.

2. Lot splits shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 9.54, Land Divisions, as modified by Section 9.54.140, Special Procedures for Projects Subject to Specific State Law Provisions.

3. An application for a proposed project pursuant to this Section shall be considered and approved or denied within 60 days from the date of receipt of a completed application. If the Director has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved. If the application is denied, the Director shall return in writing within 60 days from receipt of the completed application, a

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Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 10 full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.

4. A project pursuant to this Section may be denied if the Building Official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 65589.5, upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

D. Lot Split Standards and Requirements. Parcels subdivided pursuant to this Section shall comply with the following standards and requirements:

1. Minimum Parcel Size. Parcels resulting from a permitted lot split shall be no smaller than 1,200 square feet and 40% of the original parcel size.

2. Minimum Parcel Dimensions. No minimum parcel width or depth.

3. Access. Access to a public right-of-way shall be provided for each resulting parcel.

4. Easement. Easements, as required, shall be provided for the provision of public services and facilities for each resulting parcel.

5. Subdivision Limitations.
a. The subject parcel has not been previously subdivided pursuant to this Section or Government Code Section 66411.7.
b. The subject parcel is not adjacent to another parcel that has been subdivided pursuant to this Section or Government Code Section 66411.7 by the same owner or any person acting in concert with the same owner.

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Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 11 6. Occupancy. An applicant for a lot split shall sign an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residences for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the lot split. This requirement shall not apply to an applicant that is “community land trust,” as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or is a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

7. The City shall not require, as a condition for ministerial approval of a parcel map application for the creation of a lot split approved pursuant to this Section, the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.

E. Development Standards and Requirements. Development established or constructed under this Section shall comply with all of the following standards and requirements. Where provisions are not specifically addressed, the standards of the underlying zoning district shall apply.

1. Land Uses. Permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Single-unit dwelling.
b. Duplex.
c. Accessory dwelling unit.
d. Junior accessory dwelling unit.

2. Maximum Unit Count.
a. No Lot Split. Up to 4 units are permitted per parcel. A duplex must be established but no more than one duplex is permitted. The four permitted units are inclusive of accessory dwelling units pursuant to Section 9.31.025.

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Packet Pg. 742 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 12 b. Lot Split. Up to two units are permitted on each parcel created by a lot split. The two permitted units are inclusive of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Section 9.31.025, unless otherwise permitted in this Section.
c. Parcels 10,000 Square Feet or Greater. Pursuant to 6th Cycle Housing Element Program 4.E, notwithstanding subsection (a) and (b), above, on parcels 10,000 square feet or greater, more than four units may be permitted per parcel, inclusive of accessory dwelling units pursuant to Section 9.31.025.

3. Minimum Front Setback. If a lot split results in a front parcel line that is adjacent to an alley, 4 feet is required.

4. Minimum Side and Rear Setbacks.
a. 4 feet, except in the following circumstances:
i. In the case of a lot split, no setback shall be required from the newly created interior parcel line for permitted projects pursuant to this Section, provided that the structures meet fire and safety standards. ii. Existing structures or structures constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions may retain nonconforming setbacks.

5. Upper-Story Stepbacks. In the case of a lot split, no upper-story stepback shall be required from the newly created interior parcel line for permitted projects pursuant to this Section, provided that the structures meet fire and safety standards.

F. Parking. One parking space is required per unit established pursuant to this Section, except no parking is required if any of the following applies:

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Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: ORD-SB 9 Duplex Lot Split 2d (7683 : Duplexes and Lot Splits - Second Reading) 13 1. The parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a highquality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or

2. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.

G. Guaranteed Units. Unless denied pursuant to subsection (C)(4), above, and notwithstanding standards set forth within this Section or the underlying zoning district, no objective zoning, subdivision, or design standard shall have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to 2 units of at least 1,500 square feet of floor area each on a parcel, or in the event of a lot split pursuant to the Section, either of the resulting parcels.

H. Lease Terms. Units created under this Section shall not be used for rental terms of 30 days or less.

I. Development Impact Fees.

1. Applicability of Chapter 9.64, Affordable Housing Production Program. Permitted projects under this Section are exempt from the affordable housing fee pursuant to Chapter 9.64.

2. Applicability of Chapter 9.65, Childcare Linkage Program, Chapter

9.66, Transportation Impact Fee Program, and Chapter 9.67, Parks & Recreation Development Impact Fee Program. Fees pursuant to Chapter 9.65, Chapter 9.66, and Chapter 9.67 shall be required for units created under this Section.

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

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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 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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Report
City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending 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 Major Special Events
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

Executive Summary
At its meeting on April 14, 2026, the City Council introduced for first reading an Ordinance amending 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 Major Special Events. The ordinance is now presented to the City Council for adoption.

Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Administrative Services Officer Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. ORD-Special Events 2d

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1 City Council Meeting: April 28, 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 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 MAJOR SPECIAL EVENTS

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, drawing millions of visitors, international media attention, and significant economic activity across the region; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica’s coastline, public spaces, and established reputation as a world-class destination create a rare opportunity for the City to participate and help shape this regional movement on the global stage; and
Whereas, Santa Monica is preparing to host several high-profile sporting and cultural events that are expected to draw significant regional, national, and international attention; and
WHERAS, event activations include hosting international delegations, brands, and production agencies expressing interest in temporary installations, hospitality houses, and broadcast centers; and
WHEREAS, these events will bring global audiences, international exposure, cultural festivals, and hospitality activations throughout the region; and WHEREAS, these events will result in increased foot traffic and visitor activity for

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Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 2 the Pier, Promenade, Bayside Conservation District, and other retail spaces, and economic benefits for nearby hotels, restaurants, and small business; and WHEREAS, with its iconic beachfront, strong transit connectivity, and established global reputation, Santa Monica is well positioned to engage in regional coordination and pursue strategic partnerships that maximize the benefits of this heightened period of visibility; and
WHEREAS, the upcoming major event cycle will begin in June 2026 with the FIFA World Cup, which includes multiple match days across the Los Angeles region, and, in Fall 2026, the City will partner with Goldenvoice to produce a new music and cultural festival on Santa Monica Beach; and
WHEREAS, the momentum will continue into Summer 2028, when the Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to bring global audiences, cultural programming, and large-scale activations to sites throughout Southern California; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Office Major Events Division and a cross-departmental working group have been planning for the operational, logistical, and community impacts associated with such large scale activations in the City; and WHEREAS, these events foresee active uses of event space, including amplified sound, commercial sponsorships, and visible branding necessary for economic viability; and
WHEREAS, in line with these goals, this Ordinance introduces targeted amendments to several chapters of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to better accommodate major special events anticipated in the City over the next several years, including international sporting and cultural events; and

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Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 3 WHEREAS, the amendments are intended to provide operational flexibility, streamline permitting processes, clarify existing regulations, and allow the City to support community events and temporary activations; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.500, Street Banners Prohibited--Exceptions, which clarify and expand provisions related to temporary street banners to allow street banners for City-sponsored, produced, and co-produced events; and
WHEREAS, this amendment allows for greater use of banners to promote major events and enhance citywide activation; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.12, Noise, to provide exemptions for community events and activities on public property and adds exemptions for certain non-commercial daytime outdoor activities; and WHEREAS, this amendment allows for flexibility for event-related programming while maintaining core protections through retained enforcement provisions; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.55, Park and Beach Code, which allow temporary structures and installations through community event permits and license agreements and authorizes drone shows conducted under agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, this amendment enables modern event programming while ensuring safety and City oversight; and
WHEREAS, community events are, by definition, atypical and not necessarily anticipated or appropriately regulated by existing citywide ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City regulates community events for the same reasons that it

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Packet Pg. 749 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 4 regulates land uses: to protect the health, safety, and public welfare by regulating traffic, noise, aesthetics, and other impacts;
WHEREAS, community events often require the provision of public services, including police, fire, transportation, and public works and additional maintenance of the facilities they use; and
WHEREAS, community events often use facilities that would otherwise be available to the public or generate revenue to the City; and WHEREAS, managing community events requires ensuring that they are compatible in size and type of use with their sites, adequate services are provided for the events, adequate cost recovery for these services is achieved, the events do not interfere with the City' s ability to provide services to the entire community, and the impacts on neighbors and others are minimized; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.68, Community Events, that refine definitions of “community event,” “open street event,” and “spontaneous event” and maintain the requirement for a community event permit for activities that may impact public spaces or infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance also includes amendments to Chapter 4.68 that allow community events to include limited sponsor recognition on event signage and that provide for clear size, placement, and timing restrictions for directional signage; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance also includes amendments to Chapter 4.68 that allow Council, by resolution, to exempt certain special events from discrete Municipal Code requirements, or to authorize the City Manager to make exemptions, if the following findings are met: (1) Strict application of the Municipal Code would result in practical

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Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 5 difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the event; (2) The proposed event is of extraordinary scope and will provide a significant benefit to the community, including, but not limited to, events that (a) generate significant indirect economic and community benefits; (b) attract both residents and visitors; and (c) promote Santa Monica on a regional, national, and global stage; (3) The requested exemption is limited to the event period and is otherwise temporary in nature; (4) The permittee or licensee agrees to restore the premises at which the event will be held to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption; and (5) The permittee or licensee has agreed to implement best practices and provide adequate procedures to minimize and respond to event impacts; and
WHEREAS, this provision is critical to accommodate large-scale events that are extraordinary in nature, while also maintaining public access and city operational needs; and
WHEREAS, street performers and street vendors of communicative materials enrich the ambiance of Santa Monica’s unique and stimulating public spaces and their presence in the City’s most popular spaces reflects Santa Monica’s commitment to the arts and to the free exchange of ideas; and
WHEREAS, despite their value to the community, street performance and vending of communicative materials occurring on crowded public thoroughfares can jeopardize public safety and welfare by blocking traffic, impairing emergency ingress and egress, causing nuisances from excessive sound, creating unfair competition, and adversely affecting aesthetics; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica has worked since the late 1980s to create

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Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 6 and refine street performance laws which recognize performers’ value to the community, respect constitutional rights, protect the free flow of pedestrian traffic and the safety of residents, workers, and visitors in crowded public spaces, shield local businesses from unfair competition, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of public space; and WHEREAS, the necessity of establishing, maintaining and enforcing regulations governing street performance in the City’s public spaces is exacerbated by certain of the City’s defining characteristics, including its extreme density and appeal to visitors; and WHEREAS, the City has observed performers located at the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier, specifically the northwest corner of Colorado Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, attracting crowds that spilled over from the sidewalk into the street, causing safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to Chapter 6.112, Street Performer Regulations, which update operational rules for street performers to address public safety by balancing performer activity with crowd management and event operations; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes further amendments to Chapter 6.112 to ensure the safety of performers, their audience, and the general public and to prevent unreasonable interference with the ability of businesses to operate and conduct their operations; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Sign Code, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.61, was originally adopted in 1985, and, as detailed in the administrative record and in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.61.020, advances a variety of purposes and interests, including, but not limited to, protecting the health, safety, property, and welfare of the

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Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 7 public; providing a neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community; improving the effectiveness of signs; providing for safe construction, location, erection, and maintenance of signs; preventing the proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and minimizing adverse visual safety factors to travelers of public streets and sidewalks; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes amendments to the Sign Code to accommodate upcoming event activations, support the City’s continued economic recovery efforts, and further the Sign Code’s goals as stated in Section 9.61.020 which:
(1) allow signs to be installed in the public right-of-way to support event-related branding and wayfinding when authorized by City agreements; (2); allow animated displays on the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel; and (3) remove exemptions for noncommercial signs that are temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments provide a content-neutral mechanism to regulate the size, duration, and circumstances of temporary signage citywide and also in the Bayside Conservation District without creating potential standards related to materials or sign construction that would be difficult to enforce; and WHEREAS, regulating all temporary signage consistently throughout the City, such that all temporary signage would be subject to the same time, place, and manner regulations as other signage, will further the City’s interests in preserving and enhancing the aesthetic, traffic safety, and environmental values of the City while at the same time providing for adequate channels of communication to the public; and WHEREAS, the amendments would further clarify that the 2024 temporary signage flexibility in the Bayside Conservation District, bound by 2nd Court, 3rd Court, Broadway, and Wilshire Boulevard, was specifically intended to support economic revitalization

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WHEREAS, in the Bayside Conservation District, by focusing on objective criteria, such as tenant occupancy status and construction activity, the proposed amendments align signage flexibility with economic revitalization goals, discourage the prolonged use of vacant storefronts solely for signage display, and support broader City objectives related to occupancy rates, active use of tenant spaces, aesthetics, and preservation of the character of the Promenade, while also providing for ample channels of communication to the public; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate these goals, the Council deems the below ordinance amendments necessary to facilitate upcoming major events and to update the City’s signage regulations in a uniform and consistent manner.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.500 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.08.500 Street banners prohibited—Exceptions.

Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 4.08.490 hereof, temporary City banners over, on or in any public right-of-way may be hung by the City or its agents for the purpose of promoting City-sponsored, City-produced or City co-produced events and activities or for the purpose of promoting or calling attention to the City and its economic vitality, celebrating holidays, and aesthetic enhancement. All other temporary banners are prohibited.

A City-sponsored event is a non-City event that receives financial or in-kind

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Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 9 assistance from the City, in accordance with adopted administrative guidelines. A City-produced event is developed and implemented in its entirety solely by a City department or departments. A City co-produced event is one that has significant City staff involvement in both the planning and the implementation of the event together with a non-City entity. To be considered an event co-produced by the City, City staff must be involved in all aspects of the event including creative direction, funding and fund development, marketing and media relations, and staffing and support services.

For purposes of this Section, events and activities produced by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., and the Pier Restoration Corporation, or their successors, are classified as City-produced and may be promoted by banners hung along and over the Third Street Promenade and Pier, respectively.

The City Manager is authorized to adopt administrative guidelines that are consistent with and that further the terms and requirements set forth in this Section.

SECTION 2. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.55.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.55.060 Erection of structures.

No person shall, in any park, erect, maintain, use or occupy any tent, lodge, shelter, structure or unattended installation or display. The following are exempt from this prohibition:
(a) City structures and installations;
(b) Other displays or installations authorized by a community event permit or license issued by the City.

Persons displaying or installing pursuant to the exemptions in subsection (b) of this

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Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 10 Section must comply with applicable safety standards, cover any attendant costs to the City unless otherwise agreed to by license agreement with the City, if any, and agree to hold the City harmless as to injury or loss resulting from the installation or display. The City Manager may adopt administrative guidelines for allocating the space available for displays and installations.

SECTION 3. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.55.110 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.55.110. Park and beach – remote control models
(a) No person shall operate any model plane in any park, playground, beach, beach parking lot or public recreation area.
(b) No person shall operate any model car, truck or vehicle in any beach parking lot.
(c) For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) “Beach parking” includes all roadways providing access to or connecting beach parking lots.
(2) “Model plane” means any device, that flies, whether uncontrolled or controlled by radio, wire, or string, and is powered by internal combustion, electricity, gasoline, or any other type of fuel, and any device that flies by whatever means weighing more than eight ounces.
(3) “Model vehicle” means any model vehicle controlled by radio or wire and powered by internal combustion, electricity, gasoline, battery, or other type of fuel or power.
(d) This Section shall not apply to models in any area designated by the City

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(e) This Section shall not apply to drone shows performed pursuant to an agreement with the City.

SECTION 4. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.68.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.68.040 Permit Required
(a) Definitions. The following terms as used in this Chapter have the following meanings:
(1) “Block party” means a festive gathering primarily intended for the residents and businesses located on a street and their invitees, on a street classified as a “Neighborhood Street,” “Avenue: Industrial,” or “Shared Street” in the City’s Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), which requires the closure of a street, or a portion thereof, to vehicular traffic, and the use of the street for the festivity. (2) “Community event” means any of the following:
(A) Any organized formation, procession, or assembly of persons, animals, vehicles, or any combination thereof, that assembles or travels in unison for any purpose, on any sidewalk, street, pedestrian path, alley, or other public right-of-way that either: (i) is likely to impede, obstruct, impair or interfere with free use of a public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, or pedestrian path; or (ii) does not comply with normal or usual traffic regulations or controls. (B) Any event on City-owned, -controlled, or -maintained property, involving one hundred fifty or more persons.

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Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 12 (C) An event on City-owned, -controlled, or -maintained property, which requires the placement of a tent, canopy, or other temporary structure if that placement requires a permit from the City's Fire Department or Building and Safety Division.
(D) An open street event as defined in this Section.
(E) Examples of community events may include, but are not limited to, concerts, parades, circuses, fairs, festivals, street fairs, athletic events, open street events, protests, counter-protests, demonstrations, rallies, and community celebrations.
(3) “Expressive activity” means conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression, dissemination, or communication by verbal, visual, literary, or auditory means of opinions, views, or ideas protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I of the California Constitution. (4) “Open street event” means a community event requiring the closure of a street, or portion thereof, to vehicular traffic, and the use of the closed street for the event, including, but not limited to, celebrations, street fairs, charitable events, ceremonies, events where a group of persons convene to promote walking, biking, or rolling, and other similar events, but excluding parades, athletic events, and block parties. (5) “Spontaneous event” means an event that is occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge less than forty-eight hours prior to such event. Events that require advance planning, such as recreation events, competitions, contests, spectator sports, fairs, festivals, carnivals, ticketed events, sales or trade shows, or events that require a permit from Building and Safety or the Fire Department for the placement of

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Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 13 structures shall not be considered spontaneous events. (b) Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter or any other applicable law, rule or regulation or any permit or license issued hereunder or pursuant to the terms of a permit, lease, or contract which has been specifically authorized by the City Council, a community event permit shall be obtained from the Community Event Committee for all community events.
(c) Exceptions. The following events do not require a community event permit:
(1) Community events that occur on a public sidewalk or pedestrian path and are anticipated to have five hundred or fewer participants, and all participants: (i) assemble, march or walk in groups of less than fifty, two abreast, and give way to others they encounter on the public sidewalk or pedestrian path; (ii) do not obstruct traffic flow; (iii) obey all traffic regulations; and (iv) obey all applicable park regulations. (A) For any community event under this subsection (c)(1) where it is reasonably anticipated or for which the organizer becomes aware the number of participants will exceed one hundred individuals, the organizer shall endeavor to provide notice to the Chief of Police at least forty-eight hours in advance of the activity, or as soon as the organizer becomes aware the event may exceed one hundred people.
(B) Any event otherwise exempt from obtaining a community event permit under subsection (c)(1) may be terminated and participants ordered to disperse by the Chief of Police if, after warning the participants and providing them with an opportunity to comply, participants are not in compliance with the regulations set forth in subsection (c)(1).

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4.68.190, below.
(3) Community events at the following City facilities:
(A) Facilities that are predominately used and approved by the Fire Department or the Building Department as public assembly spaces do not require a community event permit so long as such events do not require a street closure or traffic diversion or require the use of other public property that does not constitute a public assembly space. For purposes of this subsection, public assembly spaces include, but are not limited to, the publicly accessible areas of the Civic Auditorium, the Pier Carousel, City park buildings, Annenberg Community Beach House, and Miles Memorial Playhouse.
(B) The Woodlawn Cemetery for funerals and Memorial Day services. (4) Community events that occur on school grounds and other property owned by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica College. (5) Spontaneous events may be conducted on the lawn of City Hall without organizers first having to obtain a community event permit. If practicable, the organizers should give notice to the City's Community Services Director at least four hours prior to the event informing the City of the date and time of the event and providing an estimate of the approximate number of persons who will be participating.

SECTION 5. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.68.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.68.050 Application
(a) To receive a community event permit, a person must complete and file a

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Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 15 community event application with the Community Event Committee, or a designated representative, on a form approved by the City. The applicant must provide the following information:
(1) A description of the proposed community event;
(2) The street or other public property and the specific area or areas thereof which will be utilized in connection with the proposed community event; (3) The manner in which the public property will be utilized; (4) The date or dates and the specific times thereof, including set-up and teardown, that the public property is to be utilized for the described community event; (5) The name, address and telephone number of the person, entity or organization sponsoring or conducting the proposed community event; (6) The name, address, email address, and telephone number of the person or persons to be contacted regarding the application or permit; (7) A zero waste plan; and
(8) Such other information as the City may require via administrative regulation. (b) For open street events, the application shall be reviewed in two phases:
preliminary conceptual approval, and then final approval upon submission of all requirements in this Section. The applicant shall submit the following:
(1) For preliminary approval by the City:
(A) Everything required in subsection (a), above.
(B) A site plan with a description of the location of the right-of-way requested to be closed and its association with the event, including maps and/or drawings which identify the streets that would be affected, describing the scope

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Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 16 and design of the event, including illustrations of the location of the following, as applicable: staging, food booths, generators, portable toilets, trash/compost/recycling bins, seating, and bike valet operations, and including a diagram of an emergency access plan with a minimum unobstructed width of twenty feet and vertical clearance of at least thirteen and one-half feet, and accommodation for accessibility needs.
(C) Presence of amplified sound or alcohol in the right-of-way, and list of equipment that will be placed in the right-of-way.
(D) Evidence that the applicant owns, leases, or rents property within the proposed closure area, or a signed letter of co-sponsorship from someone who meets those criteria.
(E) A transportation management plan to minimize the parking and traffic impacts of event attendees that promotes transit and active modes of transportation to/from the event.
(2) Once the applicant receives preliminary approval, the following shall be submitted to complete the application:
(A) A petition indicating the occupants of at least fifty-one percent of residences and businesses within the closure area have no objection to and support the closure. For residential properties impacted by the closure, the petition must be signed by the resident(s). For commercial properties, the petition must be signed by the owner, manager, assistant manager, or property manager of the business impacted by the closure. The petition must include the event name, date, time, location, and contact information of the event organizer. In the alternative, an

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Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 17 applicant may elect to satisfy this requirement by providing a letter of support for the event from the business improvement district, Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, Chamber of Commerce, or neighborhood association associated with the proposed closure area.
(B) A temporary traffic control plan showing the necessary controls, including, but not limited to, signage and barricades required to safely close the right-of-way and detour traffic, and indication of bus and transit stops along the proposed closure area. Permit holders are responsible for procuring and placing all traffic control devices and temporary parking signs. (C) Copies of all other permits required to be issued from the City or any other external organization, including, but not limited to, the County of Los Angeles and the State of California, and divisions thereof. If such permits have not yet been obtained, the applicant shall submit a copy of any relevant application and a projected timeline for approval.
(c) The Community Event Committee may refer the application to such City departments or personnel as the Committee deems necessary from the nature of the application for review, evaluation, investigation and recommendations regarding approval or disapproval of the application.
(d) An application must be submitted and reviewed in accordance with the time limits established in administrative regulations and guidelines established pursuant to Section

4.68.200.

SECTION 6. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.68.130 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 18 4.68.130. Community event temporary signage.

Temporary or nonpermanent sign(s) identifying or pertaining to and occurring during the community event, including sponsors of the community event, may be installed by the permit holder, or designee, within the event site as defined in the community event permit, resolution, license, or, if a community permit is not required per Section 4.68.040(c), by written agreement with the City. The logo of tobacco sponsors shall be prohibited.

Directional signs for walks, races, and open street events may be installed by the permit holder, or designee, provided that each sign is less than two square feet in size, attached to a street light or other utility pole at a height of between five and six feet without damaging the finish of the pole, placed without obstructing or obscuring other signage or traffic control devices, and installed less than two hours prior to the start of the event and removed within one hour of the completion of the event. A plan showing the type and location of the proposed directional signs must be submitted as part of the community event permit application and be approved by the City. The City may remove signs that do not meet the installation and removal requirements of this Section and shall charge the permittee for the cost of this removal.

SECTION 7. Santa Monica Municipal Code, Section 4.68.210 is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.68.210 Other permits and licenses and compliance with all laws. (a) The issuance of a community events permit does not relieve any person from the obligation to obtain any other permit or license required pursuant to this Code, or any other local, State, or Federal law or regulation.
(b) Community events shall comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and

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(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sponsor or conduct a community event requiring a community event permit unless a permit has been issued for the event. It is unlawful for any person to participate in such an event with knowledge the sponsor of the event has not been issued the required permit.
(d) A community event permit authorizes the permittee to conduct only the event described in the permit, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit. It is unlawful for the permittee to willfully violate the terms and conditions of the permit, or for any event participant with knowledge thereof, to willfully violate the terms and conditions of the permit.
(e) City Council, by Resolution, may exempt the permittee or licensee from any requirement of this Code, including, but not limited to, the requirements set forth in this Chapter, Chapter 4.12 (Noise), Chapter 9.61 (Signs), and other provisions of the Code as necessary to facilitate the specific needs of the Community Event, and may further authorize the City Manager to exempt permittee or licensee from additional provisions of this Code as necessary. Any such exemptions from the Municipal Code shall be based on the following findings:

1. Strict application of the provisions of this Code would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the event;

2. The proposed event is of extraordinary scope and will provide a significant benefit to the community, including, but not limited to, events that: (a) generate significant indirect economic and community benefits; (b) attract both residents and visitors; and (c) promote Santa Monica on a regional, national, and global stage;

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Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 20 3. The requested exemption is limited to the event period and is otherwise temporary in nature;

4. The permittee or licensee has agreed to restore premises at which the Community Event will be held to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption; and

5. The permittee or licensee has agreed to implement best practices and provide adequate procedures to minimize and respond to event impacts.

SECTION 8. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 6.11.030 is hereby amended as follows:

6.112.030 Rules and regulations.
(a) Subject also to Sections 6.112.050 and 6.112.060, no performer may perform:
(1) Within ten feet of any bus stop;
(2) Within ten feet of any street corner or a marked pedestrian crosswalk; (3) Within ten feet of the outer edge of any entrance of any business, including, but not limited to: doors, vestibules, driveways, outdoor dining area entries on the Promenade, 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 within those premises;
(4) Within twenty feet of the outer edge of an outdoor dining area; (5) Within ten feet of the outer edge of any entrance to any residence; (6) Within twenty feet of the outer edge of any stairs or ramp on the south side of the Pier;
(8) On the wooden landing or wooden walkways immediately north of the

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(b) No person may perform on the Third Street Promenade, the Pier, the Transit Mall, or in the Buffer Zone without first obtaining a performance permit issued by the City pursuant to Section 6.112.040 unless the performance is conducted on Monday through Friday prior to twelve noon and that day is not a holiday as defined in subsection (q) of this Section.
(c) A performer and the performer's equipment may not block or obstruct the free and safe movement of pedestrians. If a sufficient crowd gathers to observe a performer such that the passage of the public through a public area is blocked or obstructed, a Police Officer or Fire Official may disperse that portion of the crowd that is blocking or obstructing the passage of the public. If a performer cannot conduct a performance in a location without blocking or obstructing the passage of the public, a Police Officer or Fire Official may cause the performer to leave the location or require that the performer relocate his or her equipment, but shall not prevent the performer from occupying another location in compliance with this Chapter. (d) There shall be no charge for a performance. Money given for a performance shall be on a donation only basis. A performer shall perform whether or not the performer receives compensation for the performance. A performer may not charge a set fee for the performance or use aggressive measures to solicit donations. For purposes of this subsection, aggressive measures shall include: blocking or impeding the passage of the solicitee intentionally; touching the solicitee with the intent to intimidate or coerce; following the solicitee, going behind, ahead or alongside of him or her, with the intent to intimidate or coerce; threatening the solicitee, by word or

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A performer shall not be required to obtain a vendor permit pursuant to Chapter 6.36 or a business license pursuant to Chapter 6.04. Other Federal, State, and local laws may apply to this activity and to sales, including, without limitation, local, State, and Federal tax laws. It is each performer's sole responsibility to ensure that he or she is familiar with and complies with such laws.
(e) No performer shall construct, erect, or maintain any stage, platform, or similar structure for use during any performance unless the stage or platform:
(1) Is integral to the performance and the performance only takes place on the stage;
(2) Does not exceed four feet by four feet and one-quarter inch in height; (3) Is removed from the public way when the performer is not performing; (4) Has beveled edges.
(f) No performer shall use any knife, sword, torch, flame, axe, saw, or other object that can cause serious bodily injury to any person, or engage in any activity, including, but not limited to, acrobatics, tumbling, or cycling, that can cause serious bodily injury to any person.
(g) No performer shall use any generator, wet cell battery with removable fill caps, or any other power source that poses a fire or public safety hazard. No performer shall connect or maintain an electrical cord to an adjacent building or to a City power source. (h) No performer may litter his or her performance site. (i) No performer shall utilize or prevent the public from utilizing any public

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Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 23 benches, waste receptacles, or other street furniture during the performance. (j) No minor under the age of sixteen can perform unless the minor is at all times accompanied by a responsible adult eighteen years of age or older, has obtained an entertainment work permit issued by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California and maintains the permit in his or her possession at the time of the performance.
(k) No performer shall place any object on a public sidewalk which causes less than a four-foot contiguous sidewalk width being kept clear for pedestrian passage. (l) No performer shall perform with more instruments, props, equipment, merchandise, or other items than the performer can reasonably transport and remove all at once within three minutes.
(m) No performer shall place his or her instruments, props, equipment, merchandise, or other items on a public sidewalk, public street, or public right-of-way for more than two hours without performing in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(n) A performer shall stay with his or her instruments, props, equipment, merchandise, or other items at all times that these items are on a public sidewalk, public street, or public right-of-way.
(o) No performer shall perform in contravention of the allowable noise standards established by Chapter 4.12 and Chapter 6.116 of this Code. (p) No performer shall block or obstruct a curb cut.
(q) The following formula establishes the special performance hours that apply during specified holidays on the Third Street Promenade, the Buffer Zone, the Transit

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(1) If the holiday follows a weekend and the next day is a workday, then the holiday shall be treated as if it were Sunday and the day preceding the holiday shall be treated as if it were Saturday.
(2) If the holiday precedes a weekend, then the holiday shall be treated as if it were Saturday and the preceding day shall be treated as if it were Friday. (3) If the holiday occurs during midweek, and is surrounded by workdays, then the holiday shall be treated as if it were Sunday and the day preceding the holiday shall be treated as if it were Friday.

The following is a list of holidays which trigger the application of this subsection: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The City Council may by resolution add to this list of holidays.
(r) No performer shall perform outside designated performance zones on the Third Street Promenade and the Pier, as established by resolution of the City Council.

SECTION 9. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 6.112.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:

6.112.050 Special Regulations for Third Street Promenade and Transit Mall In addition to the requirements of Sections 6.112.030 and 6.112.040, no performer shall perform in the Third Street Promenade or the Transit Mall outside of an enclosed building in violation of the following requirements:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (q) of Section 6.112.030, no performer shall perform except during the following time periods:

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Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 25 (1) Nine a.m. to eleven p.m. daily.
(2) Eleven p.m. on Friday and Saturday to one-thirty a.m. of the following day.
(b) No performer shall perform within sixty feet from a community event boundary.

If the community event encompasses one or more City blocks, the City may, in its sole discretion, designate one or more performance spaces per block. (c) No performer shall:
(1) Perform on the Third Street Promenade in any specific location or within that same block, for more than two hours in any six-hour period. The time required to set up and to remove any instruments, props, equipment, or other items shall be considered part of the performance for purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (2) of this subsection (c).
(2) Perform on the Third Street Promenade on an even hour at the same location that he or she was performing on the preceding hour, or within that same block.
(3) Perform on the Transit Mall in any specific location or within that same block, for more than two hours in any six-hour period. The time required to set up and to remove any instruments, props, equipment, or other items shall be considered part of the performance for purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (4) of this subsection (c).
(4) Perform on the Transit Mall on an even hour at the same location that he or she was performing on the preceding hour, or within that same block. (5) Perform on the Buffer Zone in any specific location or within that same

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Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 26 block, for more than two hours in any six hour period. The time required to set up and to remove any instruments, props, equipment, or other items shall be considered part of the performance for purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (6) of this subsection (c).
(6) Perform in the Buffer Zone on an even hour at the same location that he or she was performing on the preceding hour, or within that same block. (7) Perform within ten feet of a vendor operating pursuant to or under the authority of an approved license agreement or within forty feet of any other vendor or performance.
(8) Perform on the Transit Mall or in the Buffer Zone at a distance greater than five feet from the outer wall of any building or any permanent extension of the building such as a planter box.
(9) Perform on the Santa Monica Boulevard segment of the Transit Mall within twenty feet of the Third Street Promenade.

SECTION 10. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.61.140, Exempt Signs, is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.61.140 Exempt Signs.

The following signs are exempt from the provisions of the Santa Monica Sign Code:

A. All signs that are placed inside a structure and that are either not visible through windows or building openings or are located a minimum of five feet from such windows or openings and from an adjacent window merchandise display base, if any; B. A special event sign, provided that they are not of the type prohibited by Section

9.61.180(A)(1)—(4) and (9) through (12) or by Section 9.61.230;

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Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 27 C. Pole banners and over-the-street banners authorized pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.08.500;
D. Noncommercial signs provided that they are neither: (1) Temporary Signs under Section 9.61.160; nor (2) signs prohibited by Section 9.61.180(A)(1)—(4) and (9) through (12) or by Section 9.61.230;
E. Signs placed on bicycles or other shared mobility devices pursuant to and in compliance with a sponsorship agreement with the City relating to a bike share or shared mobility device system;
F. Signs placed on public transit; or
G. Signs placed on and associated with a digital wayfinding kiosk installed in the public right-of-way or public property pursuant to a license agreement with the City.

H. Displays or activations on the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel authorized by a permit or agreement with the City.

SECTION 11. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.61.160 Temporary Signs is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.61.160 Temporary Signs
The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this Chapter. The use of these signs does not affect the amount or type of signage otherwise allowed by this Chapter. All signs listed in this Section must be in conformance with all other applicable requirements of this Chapter and the Santa Monica Municipal Code:

A. Basic Requirements Governing Temporary Signs.

1. Illumination. No temporary sign shall be internally or externally illuminated, except if the sign is a light bulb string authorized by this Section.

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Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 28 2. Location.
a. Except as authorized by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

4.08.490, no temporary sign shall extend into, on or over the public right-of-way of any street, alley, or other public property.
b. No temporary sign shall extend into the hazardous visual obstruction zone as established by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

9.21.180, Hazardous Visual Obstructions.

3. Maintenance. Temporary signs shall be kept neat, clean, and in good repair. Signs that are faded, torn, damaged, or otherwise unsightly or in a state of disrepair shall be immediately repaired or removed.

4. Placement. No temporary sign shall be attached to trees, shrubbery, utility poles, or traffic control signs or devices. They shall not obstruct or obscure primary signs on adjacent premises.

5. Public Hazard. No temporary sign shall be erected or maintained that, by reason of its size, location, or construction, constitutes a hazard to the public or impairs accessibility.

6. Collection of Temporary Signs Placed in the Public Right-of-Way. The City may collect temporary signs placed in the public right-of-way that are not authorized by this Chapter. The recovery and disposition of any such sign is governed by Section 9.61.280.

B. Authorized Temporary Signage in Any Residential Zone. In any residential zone, temporary signage shall be allowed for each and every parcel without issuance of a permit and shall not affect the amount of type of signage otherwise allowed by

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1. At any time, up to two temporary signs of up to eight square feet in sign area or one temporary sign of up to 16 square feet in sign area and one window sign of no more than four square feet in sign area;

2. At any time, light-bulb strings;

3. Up to 120 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) per calendar year, up to two additional signs of up to eight additional square feet of sign area or one sign of up to 16 square feet in sign area; or

4. Public signs, provided that they are not of the type prohibited by Section

9.61.180(A)(1)—(4) and (9) through (12).

C. Authorized Temporary Signage in Any Commercial Zone. In any commercial or industrial zone, temporary signage shall be allowed for each and every parcel without issuance of a permit and shall not affect the amount or type of signage otherwise allowed by this Chapter as follows:

1. At any time, up to two temporary signs of up to 10 square feet in sign area or one temporary sign of up to 20 square feet in sign area;

2. Up to 120 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) per calendar year, up to two additional freestanding signs of up to eight additional square feet of sign area or one sign of up to 16 square feet in sign area;

3. For one 60-day period per calendar year, one temporary on-premises banner not exceeding 20% of the front building façade area or one 100 square feet, whichever is less, not extending above the second-floor floor line;

4. For two 30-day periods in any calendar year, a temporary window signs

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5. Public signs, provided that they are not of the type prohibited by Section

9.61.180(A)(1)—(4) and (9) through (12).

D. Within the Main Street Commercial Zoning District, each business shall be allowed one temporary on-premises sign in addition to the temporary signs authorized by subsection C, provided that the temporary sign complies with the following requirements:

1. The sign shall not be larger than 10 square feet in size;

2. The sign face shall be no wider than 2.5 feet and no taller than four feet and limited on two sides/faces with a total square footage of sign area not to exceed 20 square feet;

3. The sign shall be a portable sign;

4. The sign is not of the type prohibited by Section 9.61.180(A)(1)—(4), (6), (7), and (9) through (12) or by Section 9.61.230; and

5. The sign shall be removed when the business is closed.

E. Temporary signs are prohibited signs, except as provided by this Section or otherwise exempt pursuant to Section 9.61.140.

SECTION 12. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.61.200 is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.61.200 Bayside Conservation District
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Chapter, all non-prohibited signs approved by the Review Body shall be permitted in some limited areas of the Bayside

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Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: ORD-Special Events 2d (7684 : Major Events Code Updates - Second Reading) 31 Conservation District, bound by 2nd Court, 3rd Court, Broadway, and Wilshire Boulevard, on the following terms:

A. There shall be no limit on the maximum total sign area of permitted signs for signs that face the Third Street Promenade and signs on mid-block buildings with frontage on the Third Street Promenade that wrap an upper-level building corner.

B. Signs that cover windows that service an occupied tenant space shall be required to have 50% visual transparency. Areas of glazing above 15 feet on single story buildings are exempt from this requirement.

C. Temporary signs on buildings may be displayed for up to 120 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) per calendar year.

D. Projecting signs that face the Third Street Promenade must be placed at least 10 feet above the sidewalk, and may not project more than 42 inches from the building façade. Three-dimensional signs are projecting signs and sign area shall not exceed 10 square feet. Sign area for three-dimensional signs shall be measured as viewed from the Third Street Promenade elevation.

E. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Chapter, the following prohibited signs are allowed in the Bayside Conservation (Third Street Promenade Area) District:

1. Subject to Section 9.61.200(F), below, animated signs, including, but not limited to, digital display signs composed of a sign face, building face, and/or any building or structural component that displays still images, scrolling images, moving images, or flashing images, including video and animation, through the use of grid lights, cathode ray projections, light emitting diode displays, plasma screens, liquid crystal displays, fiber optics, or other electronic media or technology that is either independent of or attached

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2. On façades facing the Third Street Promenade, supergraphic signs consisting of an image projected onto a wall or printed on vinyl, mesh, or other material with or without written text, supported and attached to a wall by an adhesive and/or by using stranded cable and eye-bolts and/or other materials or methods.

3. For establishments with frontage on the Third Street Promenade, Portable signs not of the type prohibited by subsections (1) through (7) and (9) through (12) of Section 9.61.180(A). The sign shall be removed when the business is closed.

4. For establishments with frontage on the Third Street Promenade, Upper Level signs are allowed on façades facing the Third Street Promenade, so long as they are not of the type prohibited by subsections (1) through (9) and (11) through (12) of Section 9.61.180(A).

F. Animated signs permitted pursuant to this Section are allowed on the following conditions:

1. Sign must be located only on a façade facing the Third Street Promenade.

2. Maximum allowable sign area shall be the area above the storefront up to 5'0" in height for the width of the tenant space. The sign may be placed anywhere on the building façade so long as the sign does not project above the roofline and the maximum allowable sign area is not exceeded.

3. Signs may not cover windows.

4. Sign lighting shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will create a nuisance for properties in direct line of sight to the sign. Illumination is limited to 0.3 foot

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5. Signs must be dimmable.

6. The sign luminance contrast ratio shall not exceed 30:1.

7. The City may require a sign illumination plan in accordance with any adopted administrative regulations pursuant to this Section as part of the application process to demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards.

8. Animated sign faces shall operate only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., and shall be turned off between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

9. Signs are not eligible for a sign adjustment under Section 9.61.130.

G. The City Manager shall have authority to adopt administrative regulations governing the specifications of signs permitted by this Section, including, but not limited to, regulations on brightness, refresh rate, and approval of a sign illumination plan including illumination testing protocols.

H. Nothing this Section would supersede the façade alteration requirements set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.55.

SECTION 13. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.61.230 is hereby amended to read as follows:

9.61.230 Signs on Street.

A. No person shall erect, suspend, or maintain a sign on, across, or above any street, alley, public property, or any portion thereof, except as may be allowed or required by resolution, license agreement, or other permit issued by the City, by the Santa Monica

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B. Nothing in the Santa Monica Sign Code shall be deemed or construed to prohibit, upon this issuance of the permits required herein, the erection, suspension, or maintenance of any such sign within or at the recognized boundary of the City, on, across, or above any such streets, alleys, public places, or any portion thereof, such signs to bear exclusively the name of such City and any appropriate words of welcome, or information concerning said City, without the addition of any words, advertising, figure, or devices of any kind.

SECTION 14. Existing temporary and non-commercial signs in the Bayside Conservation District shall have 12 months to comply with the regulations set forth herein. Existing temporary and non-commercial signs located outside the Bayside Conservation District shall have 120 days for compliance.

SECTION 15. 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 16. 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

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SECTION 17. 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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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 14, 2026
A regular and special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Torosis at 5:34 p.m., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Caroline Torosis
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
Also Present: City Manager Oliver Chi
City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:34 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Zwick. Councilmember Negrete led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.

STATEMENT OF

ACCOUNTABILITY
(LAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
The City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) was read into the record by Councilmember Zernitskaya.

LEVINE ACT

DISCLOSURE
No Councilmembers made disclosures regarding the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308).

AGENDA

MANAGEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to hear the City Manager’s Report before General Public comment. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, absent.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR

GENERAL PUBLIC

COMMENT AND

SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:

Members of the public Andrew Hoyer, Morgan Hunter Gross, Jerry Rubin, Francisco Juarez, Patrick Bolek, Lizzy Moore, Christine Mele, Frank Mele, Denise Barton, Yvonne Bush, Cory Bales, Anna Ghaemi, Eugene Naruse, Mark Schneeman, Debbie Berstein, Raj Salecha, Laurence Cohen, Susan Dobscha, Bill Davis, Jake Zortman, Jamie Marie Davis, Laurie Delgado,

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Packet Pg. 782 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 14, 2026 5:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR) 2 April 14, 2026
John Lisk, Steve Steiner, Alfred Areyan, David Razo, Heather Thomason, Anne Cartegnie, Ashley Oelsen, Johnathan Foster, Jon Doe, Gina Debaca, Jeff Vertun, Rachel Vertun, and, Jerald Baker commented on various local issues.

Members of the public Zakiya, and Ethan Karetsky commented on various local issues under the Special Agenda.

CITY MANAGER
REPORT
The City Manager Report was presented.

PROCLAMATIONS/

COMMENDATIONS/

SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS

2.A. Proclamation: Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, was presented.

2.B. Proclamation: National Gardening Month (50th Anniversary Community Gardens Santa Monica), was presented.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR

CONSENT CALENDAR

AND CLOSED SESSION
ONLY:

There were no members of the public present to comment on Consent Calendar items.

Members of the public Arlo Tisman, Gonzalo Hernandes, Cristina Navarro, Birdie Roberts, Danny Ivanov, Brett Morrow, Tommy Kriss, Scott Comarota, Angela Scott, Samrod, Russell Barnard, Nic Jackson, Jason Coggins, Tiffany Walker, Ricardo Greer, Richard Zaehringer, Scott Reed, Sean Ahaus, Jason Reed, Mo Ahaus, Cooper Brougher, Steve Cohen, Perry, Cory Lambe, and Johnathan Foster commented on Closed Session items.

CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.

At the request of Mayor Torosis, Items 4.B. and 4.E. were removed from the Consent Calendar. Item 4.A. was removed, because it was a duplicate item that was approved at the 3/24/2026, meeting.

Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 4.A., 4.B. and 4.E., reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and have Councilmember Hall serve as temporary Chair during Mayor Torosis’ absence. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick

PARKING AND

AUTOMATED BIKE

4.A. Approval of Second Modification of Agreement with Modaxo for Parking Citation Processing and Automated Bike Lane Enforcement

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LANE CITIATION

ENFORCEMENT AND

PROCESSING
Citations for the Department of Transportation, was previously approved at the 3/24/2026, meeting.

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 No. 11031 (CCS) 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.

BEACH RESTROOMS

PROJECT

4.C. Award Bid SP2658 to JM Communications for the Sewer Lateral Beach Restrooms Project, was approved.

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 Contract No. 11827 (CCS) 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.

ADVANCED PROVIDER

UNIT (APU) PROGRAM

4.D. Adoption of Resolution No. 11750 (CCS) to Join Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), a Joint Powers Authority for City's Advanced Provider Unit (APU) Program, was adopted.

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

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2. Adopt attached Resolution No. 11750 (CCS) 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.

DOWNTOWN CORE

ENTERTAINMNT ZONE

4.F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2851 (CCS) 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, was adopted.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND

MANAGEMENT

4.G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2852 (CCS) Amending SMMC Chapter 9.53, Transportation Demand Management, to Modify Mandatory Average Vehicle Ridership Survey Requirements by Modernizing Employer Survey Requirements Through a SelfAttestation Model, was adopted.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

CIVIL SERVICE

APPOINTMENT AND

PROMOTIONAL RULES

4.H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2853 (CCS) to Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Relating to Civil Service Appointment and Promotional Rules, was adopted.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

ENTERTAINMENT

ZONES AND UPCOMING

MAJOR EVENTS

4.I. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2854 (CCS) 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, was adopted.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.

MINUTES 4.J. Minutes of City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 5:30 PM, were approved.

MINUTES 4.K. Minutes of City Council - Special Meeting - Mar 24, 2026 5:35 PM, were approved.

PERMITTING AND LAND 4.E. Award Contract to Clariti Software, Inc. for Permitting Software

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USE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for Permitting and Land Use Management System, was presented.

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 Agreement No. 11828 (CCS) 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.

This item was pulled by Mayor Torosis to ask questions of staff including, why does the staff report not say that this land use management system was put through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process that occurred in 2024, and why is this being categorized as a sole source; and contract transparency is important, so going forward when staff brings a contract back from a prior competitive process, can it be more clear in the staff report.

Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick

GENERAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT
Mayor Torosis was excused
at 7:17 p.m.

Councilmember Hall took
over as temporary Chair at
7:17 p.m.

4.B. Adoption of Resolution No. 11749 (CCS) Authorizing Renewal of General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, was presented.

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 attached Resolution No. 11749 (CCS) authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute General Services Agreement (GSA) No. 11826 (CCS) with the County of Los Angeles for a five-year period through

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June 30, 2031, covering a variety of offered services such as street maintenance and engineering, and emergency and health services.

Mayor Torosis pulled this item to recuse herself out of an abundance of caution, even though there’s no material conflict of interest, this contract will not have any direct impact on her salary or employment with Los Angeles County. She will recuse herself to avoid even the appearance of a conflict.

Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis

CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Torosis returned at
7:21 p.m.

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 7:21 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 8:59 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:

5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV12746; John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV15009; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2; LASC # 23SMCV03120; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV26548; John CW Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV29623; John Doe (A.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al; LASC # 23SMCV06066; John GA DOE, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06484; John U.L.W. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 15, et al. v.

City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV0239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV09398; John Doe 33, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15420; John Doe 49 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV19296; John DD Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV04421; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV24146; John Doe (V.D.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05050; John Doe (D.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05051; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV28433; John Doe v. City, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV05527; John Doe 53 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV31763; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities

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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
The City Attorney advised this matter would be heard at the end of the meeting.

5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 The City Attorney advised this matter would be heard at the end of the meeting.

5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Lisa Parson v. City; LASC # 25STCV37574
The City Attorney advised this matter would be heard at the end of the meeting.

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 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with direction given to Staff to continue negotiations with California Roadhouse to include hiring of all former Rusty’s employees.

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;

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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 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.

5.F. Public Employee Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b): Title: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.

PUBLIC INPUT ON

REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS:

Members of the public Brad Ewing and Jonathan Foster commented on item

11.A.

Member of the public Karen Bentancourt commented on item 16.C.

Member of the public Scott Ginsburg commented on item 16.D.

Members of the public Matt Goldenberg, Brad Ewing, Daniel Campbell, and Jessica Bauer commented on item 16.E.

COUNCIL TRAVEL Council had no reports on travel.

ORDINANCES 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), was presented.

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.

Questions asked and answered of staff included, can staff come back with other parts of the code that need to be incorporated, and that the definition of inhabitable that is being defined will not affect any cases that are in progress.

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Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Hall, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with direction to staff. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:

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, was presented.

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

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Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with AnheuserBusch 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 License Agreement No. 11829 & 11830 (CCS) with Anheuser-Busch and Momentum to host a World Cup fan festival experience at the Santa Monica Pier in June 2026;

5. Adopt Resolution No. 11751 (CCS) authorizing certain code exemptions during the Anheuser-Busch 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;

7. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute License Agreement No. 11831 (CCS) with Goldenvoice LLC, to host a music festival event on Santa Monica Beach in September of 2026;

8. Adopt Resolution No. 11752 (CCS) 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 License Agreement No. 11832 & 11833 (CCS) 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 Master Fee Resolution No. 11753 (CCS) removing beach parking lot fees; and

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12. Adopt Resolution No. 11754 (CCS) 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.

Questions asked and answered of staff included: how does the temporary signage in the Promenade effect local businesses with respect to their operations and businesses as far as activating the inside of their businesses; how long does typical business build-out take; what’s the public access plan; has staff considered any sort of all ages, family friendly accompanying programming for people who want to bring their kids to celebrate FIFA; for Goldenvoice, what is the traffic plan, and how will the city mitigate impacts to existing residents; and, looking at legacy, are we making sure that harvesting these events will be a positive impact on residence, businesses, and the community.

Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
thanking staff for moving forward with making the major events such a key part of the city’s revitalization plan with the activation of the entertainment districts; the local businesses are excited about the economic rebound being proposed; inclined to support a shorter duration towards temporary signage of less than 12 months; bring activation to other local parks and areas; would be favorable for temporary signage for 120 day.

Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to adopt and approve all the staff recommendations, reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the 120-day rule for temporary signage. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick

SPECIAL JOINT

MEETING OF THE
CITY  COUNCIL AND

THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY BOARD
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting was recessed to convene to a special meeting of the Housing Authority Board at 9:48 p.m., with all members present, except Vice Pro Tem Zwick and Housing Authority Tenant Board member Hajar Muqtasid St. Claire , absent.

REPORT ON MEETING

COMPENSATION
Pursuant to State law, Interim City Clerk Denise AndersonWarren announced that Council will receive $50 compensation for meeting as the Housing Authority.

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RECESSED SPECIAL

MEETING
On order of the Mayor, the Special meeting recessed at 9:48 p.m., and reconvened the regular City Council meeting, to allow time for the Housing Authority Board Tenant member to arrive.

SINGLE-UNIT

RESIDENTAL DUPLEXES

AND LOT SPLITS

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, was presented.

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.

Member of the public Heather Thomason spoke on the recommended action.

Questions asked and answer of staff included: what is the mechanism to go above and beyond state law; how many SB9 applications have been seen; clarify if the 800 sq feet vs. 1500 sq feet, if it refers to a minimum required size or a minimum allowable size; if the city maintains the minimum guaranteed 1500 sq ft vs. 800 sq. ft, that doesn’t prohibit smaller units from being built; if the city wanted to remove the owner-occupancy requirement, would the city have to do their own separate ordinance; how long would it take to bring that separate ordinance back to Council; with the expansion to 1500 sq feet, what would that footprint look like; and, if Council rejected the recommended action and asked staff to bring back with a local ordinance, how would that affect things in the pipeline.

Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: direct

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staff to implement the other portions of the May 13, 2025, Council approved housing actions; the city hasn’t done the research to see how the increase of square footage will impact the neighborhoods; SB9 doesn’t deliver the housing that is actually affordable to the people who need it the most; the 1500 sq ft provision on paper sounds like protection, but in reality on many of our smaller lots, it doesn’t align with what’s actually feasible; local government should be making their own laws, not Sacramento; there’s no reason to rush to get this done, if the city is not required to; the provision to expand to 1500 square feet proposed was to facilitate the development of three bedroom units; this is not going to get us out of the housing crisis overnight, but, this will gradually, over a period of time make more homes available for more people; and, this is seen as a developers windfall being set forth by lawmakers above the Council.

Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with direction to amend the size threshold from 800 feet to 1500 feet, and to come back with a separate ordinance that implements the direction given on May 13, 2025. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall,
Mayor Torosis
NOES: Councilmember Negrete
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
Councilmember Negrete, stated her No vote was because she agreed with the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

COUNCIL RECESS On order off the Mayor, the City Council took a five-minute break at 10:27 p.m. to allow time for the Tenant Housing Authority member to arrive for the Special meeting.

SPECIAL JOINT

MEETING OF THE
CITY  COUNCIL AND

THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY BOARD
On order of the Mayor, the regular City Council meeting recessed and reconvened to a special meeting of the Housing Authority Board at 10:35 p.m., with all members present, except Vice Pro Tem Zwick, who was absent.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS:

MINUTES

12.A. Minutes for the Housing Authority Board, were presented.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority Board approve the minutes for the May 13, 2025, Housing Authority Board meeting.

There were no members of the public present to speak to the recommended action.

Motion by Authority Member Snell, seconded by Chair Torosis, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Authority Members Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, HAB Tenant Member Hajar Muqtasid St. Claire, Chair Torosis NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Zwick
FY 2026-27 ANNUAL

PUBLIC HOUSING

AUTHORITY PLAN

12.B. Public Hearing and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Public Housing Authority Plan, was presented.

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

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.

Member of the public, Denise Barton, spoke to the recommended action.

Questions included: how is the proposed HUD rule on mixed status family affecting us here in Santa Monica, or do we have an order of magnitude on what that might do to us, and are we going to comment on that; does the city collect housing data and how is that data used; and does Housing maintain data to see how long it’s taking a voucher user to find a home and start living there.

Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
having a voucher is not the same as having housing; there is a gap between policy and lived reality; tenants hope for a RAB board to be implemented;

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asking for a shift from outputs to outcomes, not how many vouchers are being issued, but how many are stably housed in Santa Monica; not how many landlords that are recruited, but how many that stay; whether our payment standards meet guidelines; are the equity programs truly working for the people they were designed to serve equity and delivery should be key to what we do here; and, include folks with lived experience in more of our decisions moving forward.

Motion by Authority Member Zernitskaya, seconded by Authority Member Hall, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Authority Members Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, HAB Tenant Member Hajar Muqtasid St. Claire, Chair Torosis NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Zwick

ADJOURNMENT OF

JOINT MEETING
On order of the Chair, the special meeting was adjourned at 10:52 p.m., and the regular meeting of the City Council, was reconvened with all members present, except Mayor Pro Tem Zwick.

COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:

In accordance with Council Rule 6(y), all Councilmember Discussion items could be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.

All Councilmember discussion items were heard separately.

BUILDING & FIRE-LIFE

SAFETY COMMISSION

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), was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

Councilmember Raskin nominated Mark Andrews.

There being no other nominations, Mark Andrews was appointed by a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent, for a term ending June 30, 2028.

MEASURE GS RESIDENT

OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE

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), was continued due to a lack of eligible applicants.

PERSONNEL BOARD 16.C. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2027. (Continued from 03/24/2026),

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was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

Councilmember Hall nominated Christopher J. Smith
Councilmember Negrete nominated Karen Bentancourt
Christopher J. Smith was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2027, with Mayor Pro Tem absent, by the following vote:

Smith: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Mayor Torosis
Bentancourt: Councilmember Negrete

TRANSIENT

OCCUPANCY TAX

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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), was presented.

The appointment for one scheduled vacancy was continued due to a lack of eligible applicants.

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations for the two unscheduled vacancies.

Councilmember Hall nominated Scott Ginsburg and Bryan Carrigan.

There being no other nominations, Scott Ginsburg and Bryan Carrigan were appointed by a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent, for a term ending June 30, 2027.

RECREATION & PARKS

COMMISSION

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), was presented.

On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.

Councilmember Negrete nominated Matthew Goldenberg
Councilmember Hall nominated Bradley Ewing and Daniel Campbell.

Bradley Ewing was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2027, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent, by the following vote:

Round 1

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Goldenberg: Councilmembers Negrete, Zernitskaya
Campbell: Councilmember Snell
Ewing: Councilmembers Hall, Raskin, Mayor Torosis
Round 2
Goldenberg: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Negrete
Ewing: Councilmembers Snell, Raskin, Hall, Mayor Torosis Campbell: None

HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD

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), was continued due to a lack of eligible applicants.

DISABILITIES

COMMISSION

16.G. Recommendation to accept Joseph Antognini's resignation from the Disabilities Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy, was presented.

Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to accept the resignation with regret.

The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent.

RESPONSIBLE AI USE
POLICY

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, was presented.

Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the staff recommendation.

Councilmember Zernitskaya asked if the items included in the letter from the Disabilities Commission be included into the recommendation. The motion, with the amendment was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent.

THE GROWING PLACE 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,

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was presented.

Mayor Torosis, Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Zernitskaya, and Raskin each donated $1,000 of their discretionary funds for a total of $5,000.

Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick

BUSINESS CRIME

RESPONSE &

RECOVERY PORTAL

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, was presented.

After much discussion, direction was given to staff, and no action taken on this item.

CLOSED SESSION CONT. On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 11:26 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 11:59 p.m., with all members present, except Mayor Pro Tem Zwick who was absent, to report the following:

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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
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.

5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.

5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Lisa Parson v. City; LASC # 25STCV37574
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard and Settlement Agreement No. 11834 (CCS) was approved for $300,000 by a vote of 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick absent.

ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 12:00 a.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Denise Anderson-Warren Caroline Torosis
Interim City Clerk Mayor

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Report
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Agenda Item: 5.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: 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 # 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 - New Item Received. 4/24/2026

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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties:
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, Sandbox South (approximately 85,000 square feet of sand area south of the Santa Monica Pier to Acadia Terrace and bordered by the beach bike on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west), Beach Parking Lots (1 South, 1SA and 2S); City of Santa Monica; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: US Olympic and Paralympic Committee; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license
Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Administrative Services Officer Approved Forwarded to Council

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From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties:
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, Sandbox South (approximately 400,000 square feet of sand area south of the Santa Monica Pier to Parking Lot 3S and bordered by the beach bike on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west), Beach Parking Lots (1 South and 3 South); City of Santa Monica; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: ESPN; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license.

Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Administrative Services Officer Approved Forwarded to Council

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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jing Yeo, Director, Administration
Subject: Overview of Implementation Options for Senate Bill 79 and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Direct the Planning Commission to Initiate the Process of Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill (SB) 79
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption);

2. Direct staff to implement Approach 2 and Approach 3 as shown in Table 2 of the staff report; and

3. Adopt a Resolution of Intention Directing the Planning Commission to Initiate the Process of Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill

79. Summary
Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, was signed by Governor Newsom on October 10, 2025. The new legislation establishes minimum guaranteed development standards for qualified housing projects located near specified transit stops in urban transit counties. SB 79 requires certain affordability commitments for housing projects utilizing the benefits of SB 79, and projects of more than 85 feet must meet heightened labor requirements. SB 79 restricts eligibility on industrial land, housing projects that include hotel components, and parcels with three or more rent-controlled or affordable units that have been occupied in the last seven years.

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The provisions of SB79 take effect on July 1, 2026. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is currently developing guidance on SB 79 implementation; however, it is unclear whether this guidance will be available prior to the law’s implementation date. Accordingly, information related to SB 79 will continue to evolve as additional guidance and resources are released.

Discussion
Overview of SB 79
• What is SB 79?
SB 79 (California Government Code Sections 65912.155–65912.162) is a state law that increases allowable height, density, and floor area for qualifying housing projects located within a half mile of a transit-oriented development (TOD) stop.

The law is intended to promote higher-density housing near transit, reducing reliance on cars and supporting more sustainable urban growth. • Where Can SB 79 Be Used?
SB 79 uses a tiered system based on the type of transit service nearby. Tier 1 includes high-capacity transit such as heavy rail or very high-frequency commuter rail, while Tier 2 includes light rail, frequent commuter rail, or highfrequency bus service with dedicated lanes. The Metro E Line light rail stations have been confirmed by HCD to be light rail and thus, Tier 2 TOD stops. The law applies to areas within a half mile of these stops, and regional agencies like the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) are required to map these zones, although cities may create interim maps based on current guidance.

SCAG has not completed its mapping process, so City staff has prepared a draft preliminary SB 79 map based on initial analysis of the legislation and the most recent HCD SB 79 Advisory (Attachment E), including parcels within a half-mile of the Expo / Bundy station that are located in Santa Monica. Until SCAG issues its official map as required by SB 79, staff will continue to update this map based on changing conditions and additional guidance from HCD as it becomes available.

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Preliminary Map of TOD Zones within ¼ and ½ Mile of Each Metro E Line Station • Which Projects are Eligible?
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.157(a), transit-oriented housing development projects that meet all of the following requirements are permitted to utilize SB 79:
✓ Location: Is located within ½ mile of a TOD stop;
✓ Uses Prohibited in the Housing Project: Does not include any portion designated for hotel, motel, or transient lodging;
✓ Number of Units: Includes at least 5 dwelling units;

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✓ Minimum Density: Has the greater of either a minimum density of 30 units per acre or the minimum density allowed under local zoning; ✓ Average Unit Size: Has an average total floor area for units not exceeding 1,750 net square feet;
✓ Anti-Displacement: Is not located on a site with three or more units where the project would require demolition of rent controlled or affordable units occupied by tenants within the last 7 years or have had three or more rent controlled or affordable units demolished within 7 years of an application; ✓ Affordability: If the project is 10 units or more, it shall be required to comply with local inclusionary requirements (Santa Monica’s Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP)) if they mandate a higher percentage or deeper affordability than that specified in SB 79 (7% Extremely Low-Income, or 10% Very Low-Income, or 13% Low income). Affordable rental units must be deed restricted for 55 years and ownership units must be deed restricted for 45 years.
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✓ Labor Standards: Complies with certain labor standards if over 85 feet in height.
• What Benefits do SB 79 Projects Receive?
Eligible projects will receive guaranteed minimum standards for height, density, and floor area ratio, which increase the closer a site is to a transit stop. Tier 2 TOD zones, as in Santa Monica, can allow buildings up to 85 feet tall directly adjacent to the transit stop, with decreasing allowances farther away.

Projects can also access benefits under State Density Bonus Law (SDBL). The density permitted under SB 79 can serve as the project’s base density. Housing projects utilizing SB 79 in conjunction with the SDBL may be eligible for up to

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three additional concessions if they meet minimum density requirements and depending on the measure of affordability provided, as outlined in Table 1, below. SB 79 does not specify an amount or percentage of how many extremely low, very low, or low-income units are required in order to receive additional concessions. Local governments are not required to grant additional height increases through SDBL beyond those already authorized under SB 79, except for 100% affordable projects.

Transit agencies may also set their own zoning rules for land they own near stations, as long as those rules meet or exceed SB 79 minimums. Table 1 shows the development standards guaranteed by SB 79.

Table 1
SB 79 Guaranteed Development Standards for Housing Projects in TOD Zone Location
Minimum
Permitted
Development
Minimum Density
to Qualify for
Additional
Concessions
Additional
Concessions Beyond
SDBL
Tier 1
Stop
(Does
not
apply in
Santa
Monica)
Adjacent*
(within 200 ft)
Height: 95 ft
Density: 160 du/ac
FAR: 4.5
90 du/acre • 3 for projects
providing
housing for
extremely lowincome
households
• 2 for projects
providing
housing for very
low-income
households
• 1 for projects
providing
housing for lowincome
households
Within ¼ mile
Height: 75 ft
Density: 120 du/ac
FAR: 3.5
Within ½ mile
Height: 65 ft
Density: 100 du/ac
FAR: 3.0
100 du/acre
Tier 2
Stop
Adjacent*
(within 200 ft)
Height: 85 ft
Density: 140 du/ac
FAR: 4.0
75 du/acre
Within ¼ mile
Height: 65 ft
Density: 100 du/ac
FAR: 3.0
Within ½ mile
Height: 55 ft
Density: 80 du/ac
FAR: 2.5
60 du/acre
* Per Government Code Section 65912.156, “Adjacent” means within 200 feet of any pedestrian access point to a transit-oriented development stop.

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SB 79 Implementation Options
SB 79 offers three potential pathways to jurisdictions on how to implement SB 79. The three approaches to implementing SB 79 are summarized in Table 2, below. SB 79 becomes effective on July 1, 2026 (even if the City takes no action) and will allow for the guaranteed minimum development standards for eligible housing projects located within ½ mile of the City’s four TOD zones unless and until an alternative approach is implemented. The City may, but is not required to, adopt a local ordinance to implement the provisions of SB 79.

The City’s growth strategy is adopted in the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) and seeks to preserve residential neighborhoods and focus new development along commercial boulevards. As SB 79 allows the creation of an alternative TOD plan (Approach 3) to be adopted as part of the 7th Cycle Housing Element update, staff recommends that Council direct staff to bring back an ordinance implementing Approach 2 – while also directing the development of a TOD Alternative Plan via Approach 3 – as it allows the deferral of the full SB 79 height and density standards until one year following the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update (i.e. 2030). This would allow the City to holistically plan for housing capacity in the next housing element, inclusive of what SB 79 allows. It should be noted that SB 79 requires HCD review and approval prior to effectiveness of any ordinance implementing Approach 2. Thus, starting July 1, 2026, the guaranteed minimum development standards for eligible housing projects will be in effect until the City adopts an ordinance implementing Approach 2 that has been approved by HCD.

Table 2
SB 79 Implementation Options
Approach 1 –
State Law
Implementation
Covers all eligible parcels within ½ mile of Metro E Light Rail Stations. • Effective July 1, 2026
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• Can exclude certain sites if located more than 1 mile walking distance of the TOD stop (requires adoption of ordinance to exclude)
Approach 2 –
Phased
Implementation
with Excluded
Sites Until
2030 (1 year
after 7th Cycle
Housing
Element
adoption)
Per Government Code Section 65912.161(b), the City can adopt an ordinance to temporarily exclude certain sites until 2030. Sites that may be excluded include those that meet any of the following conditions:
• Located in a TOD Zone that has 33% of sites offering 50% of SB 79’s density and permitted FAR and the TOD zone currently provides 75% of overall SB 79 TOD density
• Already allow at least 50% of SB 79’s densities and FAR • Located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Located in area vulnerable to 1 ft of sea level rise
• Sites with locally designated historic resources before January 1, 2025, with flexibility
• Site located in a low-resource area as published by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
• Site in a TOD alternative plan (see Approach 3)
An Ordinance implementing this approach is subject to HCD review.

Approach 3 –
TOD
Alternative
Plan
Per Government Code Section 65912.161(a), the City can adopt a TOD Alternative Plan that would transfer density across SB 79 TOD zones (i.e., areas within ½ mile of the TOD stop) and/or TOD sites subject to these rules:

1. Must maintain the same total net zoned unit capacity across all TOD zones in the City, in terms of both total units and residential floor area, as what is available under SB 79

2. At TOD Zone level, cannot reduce density by more than 50%

3. At site level, capacity cannot be decreased by more than 50% except at certain sites (e.g., locally designated historic sites) and must have minimum density of

1.0 FAR and 30 du/acre to support home ownership opportunities, and cannot be increased by more than 200%
An Ordinance implementing this approach is subject to HCD review. Alternatively, a TOD Alternative Plan can also be included in 7th Cycle Housing Element.

Overview of Potential Santa Monica Impacts
SB 79 would have limited impact on Santa Monica’s non-residential zoning districts because most already allow floor area ratios (FAR) and building heights equal to or greater than those required by the law, and they generally lack density limits, meaning housing projects already exceed SB 79’s minimums Any benefits to non-residential

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parcels would primarily be minor increases in allowable concessions under State Density Bonus Law (i.e.; modification of development standards or requirements for financial feasibility.).

Table 3
Comparison of Capacity Between Existing Zoning and SB79 and Assessment of Applicability of Approach 2
Downtown 17 St/SMC Bergamot Expo/Bundy
# of sites with 50% of
SB 79 standards 736 758 435 77
Eligible SB 79 parcels 935 1,141 792 380
% of Sites with 50% of
SB 79 standards
(minimum 33%)
79% 66% 55% 20%
Permitted Capacity
under Existing Zoning 55,263 du 58,599 du 72,873 du 5,906 du SB 79 Capacity 47,223 du 55,255 du 80,738 du 12,669 du
Permitted Capacity as
% of SB 79 Capacity
(minimum 75%)
117% 106% 90% 47%
Meets Criteria for
Exclusion till 2030? Yes Yes Yes No
In contrast, the law will have a much greater impact on residential zones near transit, largely within Pico Neighborhood and the mid-city area, where current density and FAR limits are much lower. The guaranteed development standards could result in projects more than double the current allowable development intensity, depending on proximity to transit-oriented development (TOD) stops, and will enable projects – especially in single-unit residential (R1) zones – to qualify for density bonus programs that were previously out of reach. Based on early preliminary analysis, approximately 856 parcels in Pico Neighborhood are within a TOD zone. Staff estimates that approximately 2/3 of these parcels (545 parcels) would be eligible to use SB 79, with 311 parcels being ineligible because they are either a parcel that contains affordable deed restricted units, three or more units that are rent controlled, or units that are designated historic resources. Attachments C and D show the comparison between existing zoning standards and SB 79 standards.

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SB 79 allows capacity to be moved between TOD Zones through an alternative plan.

Should Santa Monica pursue this Approach 3, it is important to note that removing units from a TOD Zone with high capacity, such as the Bergamot Station, does not have the effect of downzoning that TOD Zone because SB 79 does not change the underlying development standards of the zoning districts. Moreover, SB 79 standards are dependent on the site’s distance to the TOD stop, which in some cases means the commercial zoned parcels may actually receive lower FAR standards than the current zoning.

Planning Commission Recommendation & HCD Technical Assistance Request The Planning Commission held an informational study session at their April 15, 2026 meeting. The study session was held at the request of the Commission in order to receive more information from staff on the details of the bill and its potential impact on Santa Monica. The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council direct staff to implement a two-track approach which would involve putting in place Option 2 while staff returns at a later date with Option 3 to implement a TOD alternative plan.

The Commission also included in their recommendation that as part of future work on Option 3, staff should be directed to:
1) Investigate the disparate impact on Pico Neighborhood and explore constitutional, legal, and general law conflicts from applying SB 79 on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing;
2) Consider right to return policies in implementation of SB 79; 3) Ensure that existing Landmarks are excluded up to the time of adoption of any TOD alternative plan; and
4) Explore the inter-parcel transfer of density within zones.

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The Commission also included in their recommendation that staff should be directed to request technical assistance from HCD regarding questions on bus stop eligibility. The Commission’s recommendation and more detailed context of their discussion is on tonight’s agenda.

As a result of technical and interpretation questions raised through public comment, the Commission’s discussion, and staff’s own analysis, staff submitted a letter to HCD requesting technical assistance on four aspects of the bill (Attachment F).

Environmental Review
This Resolution of Intention is the formal initiation of the process to consider permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the formal procedures of the SMMC and as such, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which states that CEQA does not apply “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The Resolution of Intention is a required step that is administrative in nature. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.

Prepared By: Ross Fehrman, Planning Manager
Approved Forwarded to Council

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Attachments:

A. SB 79 Resolution of Intention
B. SB 79 Informational Website (Web Link)
C. Non-Residential Zones Standards Comparison
D. Residential Zones Standards Comparison
E. HCD SB 79 Advisory Clarifications (Web Link)
F. SB 79 HCD Technical Assistance Letter - Santa Monica G. Written Comments

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1 City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _____ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF SANTA MONICA DIRECTING

THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF AMENDING THE

TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF SENATE BILL 79
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 (“SB 79”), the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, which takes effect on July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, SB 79 provides that housing development projects that meet applicable standards and are located within a half mile distance of a major transit stop are an allowable use on any site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development; and
WHEREAS, SB 79 further provides guaranteed height, density, and FAR standards for eligible housing projects near Transit-Oriented Development (“TOD”) stops and additional concessions beyond State Density Bonus; and WHEREAS, in approving SB 79, the Legislature found and declared that California faces a housing shortage both acute and chronic, particularly in areas with access to robust public transit infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, creating ownership opportunities can be an effective long-term strategy for building wealth and can create a path to financial security; and

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Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: SB 79 Resolution of Intention [Revision 2] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 2 WHEREAS, building more homes near transit access reduces housing and transportation costs for California families, and promotes environmental sustainability, economic growth, and reduced traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, public transit systems require sustainable funding to provide reliable service, especially in areas experiencing increased density and ridership; and WHEREAS, the state does not invest in public transit service to the same degree as it does in roads, and the state funds a smaller proportion of the state’s major transit agencies’ operations costs than other states with comparable systems; and WHEREAS, transit systems in other countries derive significant revenue from transit-oriented development at and near their stations; and WHEREAS, the Legislature further found and declared that the state faces a housing crisis of availability and affordability, in large part due to a severe shortage of housing, and solving the housing crisis therefore requires a multifaceted, statewide approach, including, but not limited to, encouraging an increase in the overall supply of housing, encouraging the development of housing that is affordable to households at all income levels, removing barriers to housing production, expanding homeownership opportunities, and expanding the availability of rental housing; and WHEREAS, although SB 79 has certain mandated requirements, it provides flexibility and a measure of local control to jurisdictions with respect to its implementation; and
WHEREAS, SB 79 provides three main “approaches” for its implementation; and WHEREAS, Approach 1 implements the requirements of SB 79 as written, which includes, but is not limited to, the application of the provisions of SB 79 to all eligible

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Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: SB 79 Resolution of Intention [Revision 2] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 3 parcels within a half mile of the Metro E Light Rail Stations with the ability to exclude certain sites if they are located more than one mile walking distance of a TOD stop; and WHEREAS, Approach 2, among other things, allows the City to adopt an ordinance temporarily excluding certain sites from the provisions of SB 79 until 2030 to align with the 7th Cycle Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the sites that may be excluded under Approach 2 include but are not limited to, sites: (1) located in a TOD Zone with 33% of sites offering 50% of SB 79’s density and permitted Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) and which currently provides 75% of overall SB 79 TOD density; (2) already allowing at least 50% of SB 79’s densities and FAR; (3) located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones; (4) located in area vulnerable to one foot of sea level rise; (5) with locally designated historic resources which were designated before January 1, 2025; (6) located in a low-resource area as published by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee; and/or (7) located in a TOD alternative plan; and
WHEREAS, approach 2 requires an implementing ordinance which is subject to review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and WHEREAS, Approach 3 allows the City to adopt a TOD Alternative Plan (“the Plan”) that would transfer density across SB 79 TOD zones (i.e., areas within a half mile of the TOD stop) and/or TOD sites subject to certain conditions, including, but not limited to the following: (1) the Plan must maintain the same total net zoned unit capacity across all TOD zones in the City, in terms of both total units and residential floor area, as what is available under SB 79; (2) at the TOD level, the Plan cannot reduce density by more than 50%; and (3) at the individual site level, the Plan cannot decrease capacity by more

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Packet Pg. 818 Attachment: SB 79 Resolution of Intention [Revision 2] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 4 than 50% except at certain sites (e.g., locally designated historic sites) and must have minimum density of 1.0 FAR and 30 du/acre to support home ownership opportunities, and cannot be increased by more than 200%; and
WHEREAS, as with Approach 2, to effectuate Approach 3, the City must adopt an implementing ordinance, which is subject to review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to explore these approaches, along with potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to effectuate the approaches along with the other requirements of SB 79; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution of Intention represents the formal initiation of the process to make amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in order to effectuate SB 79, including, but not limited to exploring Approaches 1, 2, and 3 noted above.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.030(A), the City Council does hereby direct the Planning Commission to initiate the process of amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance to effectuate the requirements of SB 79, including, but not limited to exploring Approaches 1, 2, and 3 noted above.

SECTION 2. 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. 819 Attachment: SB 79 Resolution of Intention [Revision 2] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 9 Attachment C
Development Standards for Non-Residential Zoning
Districts vs SB 79
Zoning District Existing SB 79
FAR Height TOD Zone - Distance Max SB 79
FAR
Max SB 79
Height
Downtown
BC (Promenade) 3.0 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
BC (2nd & 4th Streets) 3.5 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft LT (East) 3.0 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
LT (West) 3.0 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
NV 4.0 84 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
OT 3.0 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
TA 4.0 84 ft Adjacent, ¼ mile 4.0 85 ft
WT 3.25 70 ft None in TOD zone - -
Mixed-Use
MUBL – N. of I-10 3.25 70 ft Adjacent, ¼ mile, ½
mile

4.0 85 ft
MUBL – Pico 2.0 45 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
MUBL – Pico w. of Lincoln 2.5 55 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
MUBL – Lincoln 2.5 55 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
MUB 3.25 70 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
GC (SMB) 3.25 70 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
GC (Lincoln) 2.5 55 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
GC (Pico) 2.0 45 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
NC 2.25 50 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
NC (Main) 2.5 55 ft ½ mile only 2.5 55 ft
NC (Ocean Park) 2.5 55 ft None in TOD zone - -
NC (Montana) 2.5 55 ft None in TOD zone - -
OF ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
Employment Districts
IC 3.0 65 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
OC 2.75 60 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 65 ft
HMU 2.5 70 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
Bergamot Districts
BTV 4.0 84 ft Adjacent, ¼ mile 4.0 85 ft
MUC (North of
Pennsylvania or South of
Expo Bike path)

3.25 70 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 3.0 55 ft
MUC 4.0 84 ft ¼ mile, ½ mile 4.0 85 ft
CCS 2.5 55 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft

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Packet Pg. 820 Attachment: Non-Residential Zones Standards Comparison [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 10 Zoning District Existing SB 79
FAR Height TOD Zone - Distance Max SB 79
FAR
Max SB 79
Height
CCS (N. of Nebraska
Ave, S. of Pennsylvania
Ave, and W. of Berkeley
St)

3.25 70 ft ½ mile 2.5 55 ft
CAC* 2.5 55 ft Adjacent, ¼ mile 4.0 85 ft
* CAC zoned property consists of the City-owned Bergamot Arts property

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Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: Non-Residential Zones Standards Comparison [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 11 Attachment D
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts vs SB 79
Zoning
District Existing SB 79
FAR Height Density Distance to
TOD Stop
Max
FAR
Max
Height
Max
Density
R1 0.45-

0.55 28 ft 1 unit per
parcel
~9 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R2 1.0 30 ft 1 unit/1,500
sf ~29 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R3 1.5 40 ft 1 unit/1,250
sf
~35 du/ac
¼ mile, ½
mile

3.0 65 ft 100 du/ac
R4 2.0 45 ft 1 unit/ 900 sf
~48 du/ac
½ mile 2.5 55 ft 80 du/ac

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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: Residential Zones Standards Comparison [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) Community Development Department
City Planning Division
1685 Main Street – Mail Stop 28
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 April 24, 2026
California Department of Housing & Community Development 651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
RE: Request for Technical Assistance for Senate Bill 79 Implementation Dear Housing and Community Development Staff,
In March 2026, HCD provided SB 79 Advisory Clarifications on Definitions for Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The City has drafted a map of the TOD zones pursuant to the guidance and language contained within SB 79 and HCD’s Advisory. In addition, the City is beginning preliminary analysis of SB 79 and its local effects. In our analysis, some questions have arisen regarding the interpretation of the definitions.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zones
Government Code Section 65912.156(m) defines transit-oriented development zone (TOD zone) as “the area within one-half mile of a TOD stop”.

Government Code Section 65912.161(b)(1)(B) further states that the local government can adopt an ordinance indicating the site’s exclusion from the standards if it is “a site in a transit-oriented development zone in which at least 33 percent of sites in the relevant transit-oriented development zone have permitted density and residential floor area ratio no less than 50 percent of the standards specified under subdivision (a) of Section 65912.157 and which includes sites with densities that cumulatively allow for at least 75 percent of the aggregate density for the transit-oriented development zone specified under subdivision (a) of Section 65912.157.”
The TOD zone for the Metro E Expo/Bundy covers sites in both the City of Santa Monica and City of Los Angeles.
➢ Question #1: Is the calculation of permitted density of this TOD zone and sites limited to what lies within the City of Santa Monica or does it also include the parcels in the City of Los Angeles?

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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: SB 79 HCD Technical Assistance Letter - Santa Monica (7690 : SB 79 Update) 2 Definition of Bus Service Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Stop Public Resource Code Section 21060.2 subdivision (a)(1) defines bus rapid transit as follows:
“Full-time dedicated bus lanes or operation in a separate right-of-way dedicated for public transportation with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.” HCD’s SB79 advisory clarification on definition of “Bus Service” states the following:
“A qualifying bus service TOD stop is a location where the bus stop is adjacent to a full-time dedicated transit lane and the average bus service intervals across the combined morning and afternoon peak periods is 15 minutes or less.” Santa Monica has two full-time dedicated bus lanes with an average service time of 15 minutes or less:
• Westbound direction on Broadway between Ocean Avenue and 5th Street (three blocks); and
• Eastbound on Santa Monica Boulevard between Ocean Avenue and 5th Street (three blocks).
➢ Question #2: In order for a bus stop to be qualify as a TOD stop, is the 15- minute service interval requirement in addition to the full-time dedicated transit lane requirements? Would the bus stops adjacent to these corridors still qualify as a bus service TOD stop if the bus lane is only three blocks in one direction? Definition of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Stop
In defining a TOD stop, Government Code Section 65912.156(p) states that “When a new transit route or extension is planned that was not identified in the applicable regional transportation plan on or before January 1, 2026, those stops shall not be eligible as transit-oriented development stops unless they would be eligible as Tier 1 transit-oriented development stops. If a county becomes an urban transit county subsequent to July 1, 2026, then bus service in that county shall remain ineligible for designation of a transit oriented development stop.”
HCD’s Advisory Clarifications specifies that a planned stop on a transit route or extension may be included if it is included in the region’s federally or state-mandated transportation improvement program (TIP). However, it is unclear as to whether an existing bus stop (not planned) could qualify as a TOD stop in the future if physical improvements (such as installation of dedicated bus lanes / separate right-of-way for operation) or enhanced bus service are implemented.
➢ Question #3: Can an existing bus stop become a qualifying TOD stop under Section 65912.156(p) if in the future, full-time dedicated bus lanes are added adjacent to the stop and bus service intervals are 15 minutes or less?

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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: SB 79 HCD Technical Assistance Letter - Santa Monica (7690 : SB 79 Update) 3 Additional Concessions
Government Code Section 65912.157(d) states that “a development shall be eligible for the following additional concessions, if it meets the applicable density threshold specified for its location:
1) For a development providing housing for extremely low income households, three additional concessions.
2) For a development providing housing for very low income households, two additional concessions.
3) For a development providing housing for low-income households, one additional concession.”
However, the statute is unclear as to how many units or what percentage of the project must be dedicated to these affordability categories to be eligible for the additional concessions.
➢ Question #4: How many units or what percentage of affordable units is needed in order to qualify for the additional corresponding concessions? For example, would an eligible housing development project qualify for three additional concessions if only one unit is provided for extremely low-income households? Permitted Capacity
Government Code Section 65912.161(b)(1)(A) states that the local government can adopt an ordinance indicating the site’s exclusion from the standards if it is, “A site that has been identified by the local jurisdiction which permits density and residential floor area ratio at no less than 50 percent of the standards specified under subdivision (a) of Section 65912.157.”
➢ Question #5: In determining permitted density and floor area ratio, can the City utilize the densities and standards guaranteed under SB 9 and SB 1123 to assess whether a site meets the above criterion?
Thank you in advance for your assistance on these matters. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Ross Fehrman, AICP
Planning Manager

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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: SB 79 HCD Technical Assistance Letter - Santa Monica (7690 : SB 79 Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica Forward <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 8:32 PM
To: Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Caroline Torosis; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin
Subject: Item 11.A

EXTERNAL
Mayor and Councilmembers,
Santa Monica should move forward with Item 11.A on SB79 implementation in a way that centers on improving housing affordability, sustainability, and equity through the rapid creation of an alternative plan. The focus should be on avoiding delayed implementation of SB79 through Approach 2 for as short of a period as possible, while still taking steps to avoid undesirable potential results of SB79 such as development adjacent to the 10 freeway in the Pico neighborhood. Overall, the city should avoid placing new residents in close proximity to this substantial source of pollution.

Santa Monica should explore Approach 3 - creating an alternative plan - particularly for the Expo Bundy area which would be most affected by SB79 state standards. As this area is split by the 10 freeway, there are meaningful differences in the suitability of sub-areas for development. Existing and future residents could benefit from reorienting development more closely to the Expo Bundy stop and away from parcels that are adjacent or very close to the freeway. This would support sustainability goals by providing better access to transit (i.e., not needing to cross a freeway to get to the E line) and health benefits by avoiding pollution.

To reiterate, Council should direct the creation of an alternative plan under Approach 3 that would:
 Be completed and implemented by the end of 2026
 Concentrate density near actual transit stops, not disperse it  Not reduce Expo/Bundy capacity, which is already the lowest-capacity zone  Avoid density increases in areas with high freeway proximity Sincerely,
Sam Shapiro-Kline and Brad Ewing
Co-Chairs, Santa Monica Forward
--
We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica.

SantaMonicaForward.org
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Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Jacob Pierce <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:39 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support for thoughtful, robust implementation of SB 79 (11-A) Attachments: SB 79_ Santa Monica CC 042826.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and members of the Santa Monica City Council, I would like to submit the following comments from Abundant Housing LA regarding item 11-A on tonight’s agenda— implementation of Senate Bill 79 (Wiener), the Affordable and Abundant Homes Near Transit Act.

Our organization thanks Santa Monica for supporting this bill in 2025, and we are eager to see its possibilities for abundant and affordable homes soon come to life. Iin that spirit, we ask that you direct the Santa Monica Planning Commission to NOT pursue any delayed effectuation of implementation, based on the criteria of existing zoned capacity.

Each of the three options first presented to the Planning Commission in an April 15 study session contains elements of smart urban planning, but none on its own can fully meet the needs of Santa Monica and its residents. Specifically, Abundant Housing LA would support direction to adopt a Local Alternative Plan (Approach 3) by 2030 to maximize capacity on major corridors, as well as delayed effectuation of implementation for the 43 eligible historic sites (Approach 2). We otherwise respectfully urge full implementation of this state bill (Approach 1) until final adoption of a Local Alternative Plan. This mix of strategies is the same model Culver City, another local supporter of SB 79, is currently pursuing.

Santa Monica and its renters are burdened by high housing costs. A reasonable, broad implementation of SB 79 will help Santa Monica meet the needs of residents and community members, while furthering badly needed progress on housing and environmental goals.

Our full comments are attached.

Thank you,
Jacob Pierce
Housing Elements & Policy Analyst
Abundant Housing LA
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Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street, Room 250
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Support for thoughtful, robust implementation of SB 79 (11-A) Dear Mayor Torosis and members of the Santa Monica City Council, I write on behalf of Abundant Housing LA, with comments about the item on Wednesday’s agenda, regarding implementation of Senate Bill 79 (Wiener), the Affordable and Abundant Homes Near Transit Act. First of all, our organization would like to thank Santa Monica for supporting this bill in 2026, and we are eager to see its possibilities for abundant and affordable homes soon come to life. For these reasons and in that spirit, we ask that you direct the Santa Monica Planning Commission to NOT pursue any delayed effectuation of implementation, based on the criteria of existing zoned capacity.

Each of the three options first presented to the Planning Commission in an April 15 study session contains elements of smart urban planning, but none on its own can fully meet the needs of Santa Monica and its residents. Specifically, Abundant Housing LA would support direction to adopt a Local Alternative Plan (Approach 3) by 2030 to maximize capacity on major corridors, as well as delayed effectuation of implementation of the 43 eligible historic sites (Approach 2). We otherwise respectfully urge full implementation of this state bill (Approach 1) until final adoption of a Local Alternative Plan. This mix of strategies is the same model Culver City, another local supporter of SB 79, is currently pursuing.

SB 79 will help boost lagging housing production, create more affordable housing options, increase transit ridership and support the environment by reducing vehicle miles traveled and making it possible for millions more Californians to lead car-free and car-light lifestyles. But in order to maximize these ends, cities like Santa Monica must take actions that build upon existing zoning and local land-use plans, instead of defaulting to the absolute minimum. Over the first three years of the eight-year RHNA cycle, Santa Monica has permitted just 13% of its housing allocation. This is despite significant need for more housing in Santa Monica, with median rents of $2,400, according to Census data, and a median home sale price of $1.8 million, according to Redfin. More than 40% of renter households are spending too much of their income on rent, according to the Southern California Association of Governments.

Any plan to implement SB 79 should center the needs of renters—who live in a variety of the city’s neighborhoods—as well as those who work in Santa Monica but are unable to afford to live within its boundaries. Santa Monica is a very high-opportunity city that contains no low-resource geographies that would be automatically eligible for deferral under SB 79. Indeed, Item 11-A
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Packet Pg. 828 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) the city is made up exclusively of high- and highest-resource geographies, as defined by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee opportunity maps. The staff report noted that the transit-oriented-development station areas intersecting with the Pico neighborhood are home to comparatively more existing renters, but like all of Santa Monica, Pico is exclusively high- and highest-resource. Furthermore, as the staff report also notes, a developer may not demolish a rent-controlled complex larger than a duplex for an SB 79 project. This means that, even in neighborhoods home to existing dense multifamily housing, the bill still affirmatively furthers fair housing by focusing development on sites with little to no risk of displacing tenants. Hence, a robust implementation of SB 79 will create more housing options in Santa Monica and take development pressure off of multifamily sites housing working-class families.

Simultaneously, it is possible for Santa Monica to use opportunities created by SB 79 to lean into best practices for urban planning. We recognize, for instance, that eligible historic sites identified by staff represent beloved community resources affecting a small minority of SB 79 geography. As such, we support the targeted exemption of the 43 verified historic sites as a balanced approach that safeguards cultural and architectural resources while still unlocking significant zoned capacity for new housing across the surrounding station areas. This narrowly tailored preservation measure reflects a commitment to historic stewardship, while ensuring that the vast majority of parcels remain available for transit-oriented homes that advance affordability, sustainability, and equitable growth. We would also support the drafting of objective standards that further this pedestrian-oriented character and also do not preclude development at the densities prescribed by SB 79.

Lastly, we do respectfully urge you not to pursue any deferrals based on the existing capacity in transit-oriented development zones. We appreciate the Commission’s intent to at least allow full SB 79 densities in the full quarter mile radius of transit-oriented development zones, but we are concerned about the interest in exemptions within the broader half-mile zone.

In many cases, it would be the wider half-mile radius that offers the greatest potential for affirmatively furthering fair housing and delivering missing-middle typologies. It is imperative that Santa Monica allow SB 79 to take effect, with very limited exceptions, to allow builders to choose which program better suits a given project and allow more projects to be financially feasible. This will help Santa Monica meet the needs of residents and community members, while furthering badly needed progress on housing and environmental goals.

We strongly ask that you please move forward in a way that advances housing options for all residents and at all levels of affordability.

Sincerely,
Scott Epstein
Policy and Research Director
Abundant Housing LA
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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 2 David Yakobson
From: Gail Gordon
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin
Subject: Opposition to SB79
Hello
Thank you for your time. I am in opposition to SB 79 for well documented health risks. Yes, we need housing we need more than 7% per building, but is living next to a train station the right plan.

Here are my concerns regarding the heath. https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/new-reporthighlights-impact-of-roadway-air-pollution-on-indoor-air-quality/2024/03 In this report dated March 7, 2024 from UC Davis it cites the health concerns living next to freeways. 1) Roadway air pollution and its effect on indoor air quality - People who live near major roadways in California continue to be at risk of developing respiratory, cardiovascular and reproductive health problems, despite the state’s push for clean energy policies, UC Davis Health researchers told the state Legislature in a new report.

The report states that people who live downwind about 500-600 ft will be at risk: Vehicles produce traffic-related air pollution from tailpipes; brake, tire, and road wear; and resuspended roadway dust. As a result, ultrafine particles, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and brake, tire and road wear particles are pollutants commonly elevated in near-roadway environments. Vehicles produce traffic-related air pollution from tailpipes; brake, tire, and road wear; and resuspended roadway dust. As a result, ultrafine particles, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and brake, tire and road wear particles are pollutants commonly elevated in near-roadway environments. “There is well established evidence that traffic density and proximity to busy roads increases the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and endocrine conditions, as well as all-cause mortality,” “People of color, those experiencing linguistic isolation and those uninsured are most likely to experience higher traffic pollution in California. Thus, NRAP is an environmental justice concern due to inequitable distribution of exposures.

Health issues living near a Cement Plant – 17th St
2) Cement plant exposure was associated with higher risk of respiratory symptoms and lung function decline.
 •
An excess risk of cancer incidence and mortality, mainly respiratory tract cancers was found in both children and adults.
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Inconsistent results were described for cardiovascular diseases.

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Exposed compared to unexposed subjects had higher blood or urinary concentration of heavy metals and of a marker of renal damage.

Thank you
Gail Gordon

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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 4 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: City Council 4/28/26 agenda item 11-A
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:17 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]> Subject: City Council 4/28/26 agenda item 11-A

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Council members,

Friends of Sunset Park writes in urgent support of the Planning Commission’s recommendations on SB 79 implementation.

Let us be clear at the outset: SB 79 is a deeply troubling piece of legislation. It strips local control over land use, imposes one-size-fits-all density mandates without regard for neighborhood character or displacement risk, and threatens the very fabric of communities like ours that have spent decades carefully balancing growth, affordability, and fair-housing obligations.

But we are where we are. SB 79 takes effect July 1, 2026, and the City now has a responsibility to implement it as thoughtfully as possible. The Commission has given Council a thoughtful framework and we urge Council to adopt it.

We particularly endorse the Commission’s two-track approach: adopt Approach 2 as an interim ordinance now, and simultaneously develop Approach 3 as a comprehensive TOD alternative plan to replace it over time. Shifting density toward the commercial corridors where it belongs is critical.

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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7690 : SB 79 Update) 5 A few points we want to underscore:

The Pico Neighborhood deserves the protection the Commission describes. Pico carries the highest displacement risk in the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the most diversity in the whole city. Applying SB 79 reflexively to the R1 area north of the freeway would directly conflict with the City’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing obligations. The Commission is right to flag this and right to call for dedicated legal and planning analysis.

Historic resources should be excluded. Landmarks and historic districts as of the date of adoption should sit outside SB 79 application under the interim ordinance, as the Commission recommends.

A right-to-return provision is worth studying. Even though it sits outside SB 79 itself, it is exactly the kind of complementary protection that should accompany intensification in sensitive areas.

The Commission is right to ask whether a charter city can be effectively up-zoned by an outside agency, or even simply by our own bus agency’s whims, by adjusting bus headways. We must get to the bottom of the question of whether new SB 79 bus stops can be created this way (the Planning Department still awaits an answer to the submitted question), and if the answer is yes, we must make sure our own city’s code protects from this.

Friends of Sunset Park appreciates the Commission’s careful work, especially since they had to take it upon themselves to study SB 79 implications, given that they were never instructed to. We urge Council to now adopt the recommendations in full and to direct staff to begin the Approach 3 work without delay.

We still find it profoundly distressing that many members of this Council went on record in support of this bill, and did so when it was in even worse shape than the version that is now becoming law. What we should have done instead was voice loud dissent, especially when we have an approved housing element. The consequences of failing to do so will be felt in Santa Monica’s neighborhoods for a century to come, with luxury market-rate housing continuing to swallow our city and put it out of reach for even more people of modest means.

Respectfully submitted,
Friends of Sunset Park
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From: Heather Thomason <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Natalya Zernitskaya; Oliver Chi; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete
Subject: Item 11/13

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Council members,
I’m writing in strong support of the Planning Commission’s recommendations on SB 79 implementation.

I particularly support the two-track approach: Approach 2 as an interim ordinance for the Expo/Bundy TOD area, and Approach 3 developed as a comprehensive TOD Alternative Plan — ideally as part of the 7th Cycle Housing Element.

Three points to underscore:

The Pico Neighborhood needs the protection the Commission describes. Our own 6th Cycle Housing Element identifies Pico as carrying the highest displacement risk and the highest concentration of lowerincome residents and people of color in the city. Applying SB 79 reflexively to the R1 area north of the freeway would directly conflict with the City’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing obligations.

Landmarks and historic districts as of adoption should be excluded from the interim ordinance, and a right-to-return provision is worth studying as a complementary protection.

Finally — and this may be the single most consequential open question in front of us — the Commission is right to press whether a charter city can be effectively up-zoned by an outside agency, or by our own bus agency simply adjusting headways. The Planning Department submitted this question and is still waiting on an answer. If the answer is yes — if BBB or Metro can trigger SB 79 eligibility on a new corridor by changing a bus schedule or lanes — then every block within a half-mile of a frequent stop is permanently exposed to up-zoning by a body that answers to no Santa Monica voter. That is an unacceptable end-run around our charter, our Housing Element, and our residents. Our code has to close that door, right away. We cannot be making land use planning decisions by way of bus policy.

The Commission took on this analysis without being directed to, and that they had to concerns me. Los Angeles has been working through SB 79 implementation for months. The only reason this Council has a viable hybrid framework in front of it, in time to act before July 1, is that the Commission decided on its own initiative to study the issue. I hope the lesson of them having to do that encourages us to be on the ball going forward. Please honor their work by adopting the recommendations in full and directing staff to begin Approach 3 without delay.

Thank you,
Heather Thomason
Item 11-A
April 28, 2026
Item 11-A
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Report
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Aileen Reynolds, Director, Housing and Human Services Department Subject: Public Hearing and Approval of the Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Allocating Federal Community Development Block (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME) Funds
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. Hold a public hearing to receive input on the Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds (Attachment A);

3. Approve the Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to submit all necessary documents required to receive the City’s annual allocation of CDBG and HOME entitlement funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Executive Summary
Santa Monica is a longtime recipient of CDBG and HOME entitlement funds. To receive these funds each year, the City must submit a Council-approved Annual Action Plan to HUD to demonstrate that funds will be expended in a manner consistent with the community development strategy outlined in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan.

The Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) allocates a projected $1.797 million in CDBG and HOME funds to activities that align with the priority needs identified in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan (Attachment B) and the Council priorities of

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Affordable, Livable, and Secure Housing for All, Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods, and Economic Opportunity and Growth. Funds would support capital improvement projects in Pico Neighborhood parks; continued funding for the City’s Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement program; tenant-based rental assistance to qualifying households; and substance abuse and outreach services for people currently or recently experiencing homelessness. Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed plans and authorize their submittal to HUD prior to the June 1, 2026 deadline.

Discussion
The CDBG program is designed to benefit the residents of eligible low- and moderateincome neighborhoods. The HOME Program was enacted in 1990 and is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to support lowincome households. Activities eligible for funding include community facilities and improvements, preservation of affordable housing, public services, economic development, and program administration.

The City’s current 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, approved by Council on June 24, 2025 (Attachment C), identifies high-priority community needs, establishes housing and community development strategies, and institutes a set of objectives to guide Federal funding decisions throughout its five program years. Priority needs were identified through the Consolidated Plan’s Needs Assessment and Market Analysis, which incorporated data from the Census and the American Community Survey; local information from City documents such as the Housing Element, Homelessness Strategic Plan, and Assessment of Fair Housing Plan; and input from the public, City commissions, City staff, partner organizations, online survey responses, and interviews with key stakeholders and subject matter experts.

The following priority needs identified in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan align with the City’s priorities of Affordable, Livable and Secure Housing for All; Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods; and Economic Opportunity and Growth Priority Needs Identified Related Consolidated Plan Goals

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Public Infrastructure and Facilities
Enhancements
Expand/Improve Public
Infrastructure/Facilities
Affordable Housing Opportunities Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities
Support for Low Income Workers and
Business Owners Economic Development Opportunities
Services for Low Income Community
Members Provide Vital Services for Low-Mod
Income (LMI) & Special Needs
Services for People Experiencing Populations
Homelessness
The Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan represents the second year of the City’s 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and details the use of the City’s annual CDBG & HOME allocations to address the priority needs and related goals identified in the five-year plan. The activities proposed in the Annual Action Plan are also part of the City’s broader effort to support its most vulnerable populations through local and regional programs.

Included among the proposed activities are two CDBG-eligible projects in the City’s Capital Improvements Program. Both projects are located in the Pico Neighborhood and serve the dual purpose of advancing Consolidated Plan goals while also reducing potential future demands on the City’s General Fund. The Proposed Action Plan also includes continued funding for the Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Fund, ongoing funding for tenant-based rental assistance, and public service offerings for people experiencing homelessness.

The figures shown in the tables below reflect total projected 2026-27 CDBG and HOME resources, including actual CDBG and HOME allocations for 2026-27, the projected balance of unprogrammed prior-year funds available on June 30, 2026, and estimated program income to be received in FY 2026-27.

FUNDING TYPE CDBG HOME TOTAL
Entitlement $1,120,953.00 $486,060.07 $1,607,013.07

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Prior-Year Funds $110,000 $ - $110,000
Program Income $40,000 $40,000 $80,000
$1,270,953.00 $526,060.07 $1,797,013.07
Proposed CDBG/HOME-funded activities for the 2026-27 program year include:

Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement: Phase III
(CDBG)
Virginia Avenue Park is home to one of the few playgrounds in the Pico Neighborhood, and one which is heavily used by families, camps, and farmers market visitors. At present, the playground equipment is aging and in need of replacement, the sand surface prevents accessible use of the playground, and community members regularly request shade to be added to provide relief from direct sunlight. Key priorities for the new playground are accessibility, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability. The project will use a phased, multi-year approach to update existing playground equipment, install a more accessible surface, and provide shade covering to create a clean and safe play area for children of all ages and abilities. $    500,000
Park Improvements in CDBG Areas (CDBG)
This new, ongoing initiative supports targeted improvements to CDBG eligible parks, creating more equitable access to increased amenities within the Pico Neighborhood in alignment with the City’s Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. Funding for FY 2026-27 would support replacement of the Gandara Park basketball court and possible addition of a small dog park at either Gandara Park or Virginia Ave Park, pending a community outreach process. Future projects may include additional improvements in other eligible areas, including Gandara Park, Virginia Avenue Park, and Ishihara Park.
$ 318,762
Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Fund:
(CDBG)
Fund the City’s Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Program to continue cultivating economic growth for eligible Santa Monica small businesses.
$ 50,000
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (HOME)
Rental subsidies for qualifying low-income households who may be at risk of losing housing.
$    400,545.07
Public Services (CDBG)
Provides funding to CLARE|MATRIX for the operation of an outreach and substance abuse treatment program team for people currently or recently experiencing homelessness, increasing the City's capacity to address substance use and incidents of overdose
$      170,000
Administration & Planning (CDBG, HOME)
Up to 20% of CDBG and 10% of HOME funds are allocated to staff time and resources to administer programs in compliance with federal regulations.
$    284,797

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CHDO Reserve (HOME)
15% set-aside for Community Development
Housing Organization activities (regulatory requirement) $      72,909
TOTAL $ 1,797,013.07
The following contingencies apply to FY 2026-27 activities proposed for funding. Should available funds differ from projections, funding adjustments will be allocated to activities as follows:
• CDBG Prior-Year Resources are an estimate of savings primarily associated with previously funded Capital Projects. Any additional savings identified prior to submission of the final 2026-27 Action Plan to HUD will be used to increase funding for the proposed “Park Improvements in CDBG Areas” activity. Increased funding would allow for additional improvements at Gandara Park (e.g. swing area resilient surfacing improvements, pathway accessibility improvements) and Virginia Avenue Park (e.g. fitness stations, Farmer's Market surfacing upgrades), pending a community outreach process.
• HUD has intermittently waived the requirement that entitlement jurisdictions set aside 15% of their annual HOME allocation for Community Housing Development Organization activities. Should the waiver be announced for the 2026-27 program year, these funds would be used to increase funding for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and/or HOME Administration.

Public Participation
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.68.050, and in alignment with HUD regulations, the City is required to hold a public hearing prior to Council approval of an Annual Action Plan. To meet the requirement, staff advertised two public hearings. The first public hearing informed development of the Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and was held during the March 19, 2026 meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission.

The second public hearing is being held concurrent with this staff report to Council on April 28, 2026. Staff also presented on the Action Plan at the April 2, 2026 meeting of the Housing Commission. The Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan was also made available for a 30-day public review period beginning on March 27, 2026. Both the public hearing and the public review period were advertised in the Santa Monica Daily

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Press and on the City’s CDBG/HOME page. Invitations to participate also went out via email to local service providers, neighborhood associations, and Housing and Human Services boards, commissions, and workgroups. Notices invited participation from Spanish speakers and offered accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Taken together, these outreach and engagement strategies are part of a concerted effort to obtain significant public input during preparation of the plan. All public comments received to-date are included in the Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. Any input received through the public review process and public hearings will be incorporated into the final version of the Annual Action Plan prior to submittal to HUD.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
June 24, 2025 (Attachment C) Approval of 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan
Environmental Review
Adoption of the annual action plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Many of the funding recommendations are for administrative programs (i.e., Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Fund, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (HOME), Funding for Public Services, Community Housing Development Organization Reserve) which would not result in a significant adverse physical impact on the environment. Furthermore, both CIP projects identified for the awards are subject to City Council approval, and environmental review would be conducted at the time they are approved.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
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the City’s Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget and are subject to City Council approval.

HUD’s submission requirements for the CDBG and HOME Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan precede the City Council’s adoption of the City’s Budget.

Prepared By: Marc Amaral, Administrator
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Attachment A: Proposed 2026-27 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan B. Attachment B: 2025-2029 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan
C. Attachment C: Staff Report: June 24, 2025 (Web Link) D. PowerPoint Presentation

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City of Santa Monica
2026-27 Annual Action Plan
for Public Review
March 27, 2026
Updated April 16, 2026
For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Telephone (310) 458-8310
[email protected]

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NOTE: This draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan will receive continuous updates as staff refine and complete their research and analysis. Feedback or questions regarding this public review draft may be submitted to [email protected]
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The 2026-27 Annual Action Plan represents the second year of the City of Santa Monica’s 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, as adopted by Council on June 24, 2025 and subsequently approved by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Annual Action Plan is prepared in response to a consolidated process developed by HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs.

The Consolidated Plan outlines housing, community, and economic development needs, priorities, strategies, and projects to be undertaken by the City of Santa Monica with the funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City receives an annual share of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. In order to receive its CDBG and HOME entitlement, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD prior to the start of each program year. CDBG and HOME funds are intended to provide lower and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation, development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and program administration.

The Annual Action Plan serves the following functions: 1) a planning document for the City, which builds upon a citizen participation process; 2) an application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; 3) a strategy for the upcoming fiscal year that describes programs and projects to be undertaken to meet established goals; and 4) a basis for assessing performance. It is important to note that the Consolidated Plan identifies priority community needs and establishes a framework for goals to be achieved during the 2025-29 five-year period. The priority needs and associated goals detailed in the Consolidated Plan serve as the basis for the programs and activities identified in this 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Priorities identified in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan are based on input from the public participation process, recommendations of City staff, and input and recommendations from participating organizations. The strategies described herein establish Santa Monica’s priorities for assisting low- and

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moderate-income persons and neighborhoods with funds made available through the Consolidated Plan. The affordable housing and development needs of a community often outweigh the resources available to address those needs. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize the use of available funds to the highest and best use to meet the most pressing needs for housing, community development, people experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable populations with special needs.

These priorities were selected based on a review and analysis of the information summarized in the Consolidated Plan, namely the community participation process, consultations, the needs assessment, and the housing market analysis. Strategies are designed to meet priority needs and based on past performance and best practices of communities with similar programs. Only projects that clearly demonstrate the capacity to serve one of the priorities below will receive funding through the Consolidated Plan. These priorities will be incorporated into all requests for proposals over the next five years.

The City’s objectives, goals and anticipated outcomes identified in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan are shown in the following table. For details regarding the activities identified in this 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and their relation to the objectives listed below, please refer to sections AP-20 (Annual Goals and Objectives) and AP-35 (Projects).

Goal Name Priority Needs Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator Expand/Improve Public
Infrastructure/Facilities
Public Infrastructure & Facilities
Enhancements
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 5000
Persons Assisted
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing
Opportunities Affordable Housing Opportunities
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 125 Households
Assisted
Provide Vital Services for LMI &
Special Needs
Services for Low Income Community Members
Services for People Experiencing
Homelessness
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 600 Persons Assisted
Economic Development
Opportunities
Support for Low-Moderate Income Workers
and Business Owners
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 25 Persons Assisted
2025-29 Consolidated Plan

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3. Evaluation of past performance
Accomplishments by City Departments and numerous non-profit organizations are submitted to HUD annually via the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) following the end of each program year. The list below identifies some of the accomplishments reported on the 2024 CAPER for activities completed through the fifth and final year of the 2020-24 Consolidated Plan. • A variety of public infrastructure improvements to eligible Santa Monica parks, collectively benefiting over 23,000 residents in the combined service areas (CDBG) • 638 households supported through the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CDBG) • 244 households receiving tenant-based rental assistance (HOME) • Home accessibility modifications to 21 residences for special needs populations, including the elderly, frail elderly, and persons with disabilities (CDBG) • Legal services to 2031 low-income program participants to promote access to justice, fair housing, and strengthen communities (CDBG)
• Job training, readiness workshops, and employment to 432 participants (CDBG) • Housing retention and supportive services to 429 formerly homeless individuals (CDBG) • Outreach and substance abuse treatment services to 44 people experiencing homelessness (CDBG).

The City recognizes that the evaluation of past performance is critical to ensuring the City and its subrecipients are implementing activities effectively and that those activities align with the City’s overall strategies and goals. The City will continue to track performance of programs and activities undertaken in alignment with Consolidated Plan strategies to ensure steady progress toward established goals.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The City considers the involvement of its low- and moderate-income residents to be essential to the development and implementation of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. To that end, residents and community stakeholders of Santa Monica played a significant role in the preparation of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. The City utilized the requirements and strategies for citizen participation detailed with the municipal code to encourage robust community input. Actions taken by the City to obtain citizen participation included presentations at City Commission meetings, online/website communication, community stakeholder interviews, a widely distributed online survey, public notices, and public hearings.

In accordance with Chapter 2.68 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, two well-publicized public hearings were held at City Commission meetings in March and May 2025. The City also considered results from the City’s Budget Survey and conducted over 20 stakeholder interviews. The original draft 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan were available for a thirty-day public

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review and comment period starting on May 23, 2025. A third public hearing was scheduled for the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting concurrent with Council’s approval of the plan.

In order to inform development of this 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, an advertised public hearing to receive input on the development of the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan was held at the March 19, 2026 meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission. The proposed Action Plan was subsequently presented to the Housing Commission for consideration at their April 2, 2026 meeting, and City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider approval of the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan at its April 28, 2026 meeting. The 2026-27 Annual Action Plan was made available for a well-advertised 30-day public review period beginning March 26, 2026. The public hearing and public review period were both noticed in accordance with the municipal code and included official notices in the Santa Monica Daily Press, email notification to local grantees, service providers, neighborhood associations, and Housing and Human Services boards, commissions, and workgroups. Notices invited participation from Spanish speakers and offered accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Taken together, these outreach and engagement strategies are part of a concerted effort to obtain significant public input during preparation of the plans.

Following HUD’s acceptance of the plan, the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan will be made available online at https://www.santamonica.gov/community-development-block-grant-and-home-investmentpartnership-programs. Hard copies can be requested by contacting the Housing and Human Services Department at (310) 458-8310 or [email protected].

The citizen participation requirements detailed in the City’s municipal code will continue to guide the preparation and/or revision of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) through future program years.

5. Summary of public comments
A final accounting of any feedback or comments received in response to outreach efforts, including the aforementioned public hearing, during the 30-day public review period, or at the April 28, 2026 Council meeting will be included in the Public Participation attachment to the final, Council-approved 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. Copies of all public hearing and public review notices to participate and all input received will be incorporated into the Annual Action Plan prior to final submission to HUD, to the extent possible.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and input received will be accepted and documented in the Public Participation attachment to the final plan.

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7. Summary
The City participates in the CDBG and HOME programs and is required to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan for HUD approval in order to receive each program year’s entitlement funds. This 2026-27 Annual Action Plan sets forth a description of activities for the use of funds that will become available during the coming Federal fiscal year, determines goals for individuals and households to be served, and describes the implementation plan and geographic location of the activities to be undertaken. The actual 2026 formula allocation for the CDBG program is $1,120,953.00, and the HOME allocation is $486,060.07, with approximately $40,000 projected in program income for both CDBG and HOME, respectively.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Santa Monica Housing and Human Services Department HOME Administrator Santa Monica Housing and Human Services Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Santa Monica’s Housing and Human Services Department (HHS) served as the lead agency in coordinating development of the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. HHS staff is currently responsible for administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds and works to ensure a consistent approach to administering projects and progressing towards goals. In addition, HHS works with public agencies, for-profit, and non-profit organizations that play a part in the provision of affordable housing and community services in Santa Monica. The City currently uses HOME funding for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and continues to closely monitor available federal funding, adjusting its lease up as necessary. The City adheres to income limits established by HUD in order to determine eligibility for programs and for income targeting purposes. Income eligibility is determined by comparing the annual income of an applicant to the applicable income limits for their family size. To be income eligible a family must be a very low-income, low-income, or moderate-income family.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Housing and Human Services Department
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-458-8310
[email protected]

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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
This section provides an overview of the consultation process used to collect citizen and stakeholder feedback that was used to inform the development of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City of Santa Monica is one of 88 cities in Los Angeles County and is geographically surrounded by the City of Los Angeles. Santa Monica has maintained a robust investment of local resources in human services, including services for people experiencing homelessness. The City continues to be impacted by the overall rise in need for social services in the region and encourages surrounding communities to take on their fair share of the cost and resource burden of providing services for people who are homeless.

The City coordinates resources and services through the newly established Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (HPI) Division, which includes a team of 7 FTE. The City's approach is aligned with Continuum of Care (CoC) priorities and best practices. The City’s Human Services Division supports a community-wide safety net that provides services to seniors, people with disabilities, youth, families, and low-income households to promote housing stability, economic opportunities, education, and health.

The City continues to develop progressive and compassionate solutions that foster access to appropriate housing and services in every community, drawing on regional resources.

Beginning in 2015, the City has participated in the development and implementation of Los Angeles County's Homeless Initiative, which has a spending plan of $660 million for fiscal year 2026-2027 to address homelessness regionwide. The amount is part of $1.08 billion in total Measure A funds allocated for FY 2026-27. The City of Santa Monica partnered with the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative’s Pathway Home, an encampment resolution program adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2023, to transition 25 individuals experiencing homelessness from the downtown area into interim housing.

Santa Monica is an active participant in the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) and receives Homelessness Initiative funding via the WSCCOG's Local Solutions Fund for homelessness prevention and intervention efforts. The City is also a member of the Westside Coalition which is an alliance of 75 organizations, public agencies and faith communities

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committed to working collaboratively on issues of housing, hunger, and health through service coordination and education.

The City has the opportunity to expand services addressing homelessness using new funding streams, Measure CS and Measure GS, approved by Santa Monica voters in November 2022.

The ongoing revenue streams generated through Measures CS and GS provide funding to develop a comprehensive homelessness strategic plan and accelerate the City's work on addressing homelessness, producing and preserving affordable housing, and maintaining clean and safe public spaces. A number of activities funded under Measure CS are complete, including a comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan (HSP) which was approved by City Council on March 11, 2025, expansion of the City's homeless multi-disciplinary teams, redesign of the SAMOSHEL interim housing program to accommodate 24/7 intakes, and efforts to expand the Police Department's Homeless Liaison Program (HLP) to operate 7 days per week.

Such a significant level of investment presented a ground-breaking opportunity for the City to embark on implementing the recommendations laid out in the City's 2023 Homelessness Report. Planning is underway for a multi-year Measure GS implementation strategy to operationalize the funds via affordable housing development, tenancy preservation, and the provision of direct financial assistance to eligible households. The City is committed to continuing to work with regionwide partners to develop progressive and compassionate solutions that foster access to appropriate housing and services in every community.

The City coordinates with the Continuum of Care (CoC) by actively participating in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative which is driven by the County Executive Office and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as the CoC lead agency. Santa Monica is focusing especially on County strategies that create a coordinated system, subsidize housing, and increase the supply of affordable housing. This plan has been effective in bringing regional partners together to form collaborative efforts and improving coordination between public (housing authorities, County Depts. of Mental Health, Public Health, Health Services and Public Social Services) and private (foundations, corporations, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based communities) housing and services. The City has participated in the development and implementation of the Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System (CES), in accordance with HUD requirements. CES seeks to standardize the assessment process to ensure people who are homeless are matched to the most appropriate housing options, while enhancing coordination of housing and services through intensive collaboration. CES brings together local resources with county departments, housing authorities, mainstream

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benefits, the Veterans Administration (VA), and private sector partners. Staff from the City's Housing and Human Services Department also participates in CoC planning meetings, quarterly CoC meetings and LAHSA Commission meetings to provide comment on critical CoC issues such as performance measures, evaluation tools, and NOFA prioritization.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS While the City of Santa Monica does not administer ESG funds, the City is part of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

LAHSA establishes priorities for the CoC, including performance standards, evaluation, and Coordinated Entry System procedures. The City participates in quarterly CoC meetings to discuss funding priorities, evaluation tools and performance measures. All CoC funded programs are required to submit Annual Performance Reports (APR) to the CoC lead agency, LAHSA. In FY 2025-26, Santa Monica completed migration from an independently administered Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to LAHSA's regionally utilized HMIS, which will improve care and case coordination. City-funded service providers use the HMIS to track unduplicated participants and their outcomes, as well as to coordinate case management within the system. Santa Monica was one of the first communities nationally to build the Vulnerability Index assessment into an existing HMIS, which allowed for the full integration of the Service Registry into HMIS to improve case coordination and outcome reporting.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

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1 Agency/Group/Organization The People Concern
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Health
Services-Homeless
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Other-Mental Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Growing Place
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Connections for Children
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.

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5 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Monica College
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Services-Employment
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs – Unaccompanied Youth
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Chrysalis
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
7 Agency/Group/Organization JVS SoCal
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Venice Family Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Services-Children
Services-Education
Services-Health
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Homeless
Services-Other-Mental Health

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
9 Agency/Group/Organization WISE & Healthy Aging
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly persons Services-Health
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Other-Mental Health
Services-Other-Food
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Human Services Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other-City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Monica Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs

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Non-Homeless Special Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
12 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica - Housing & Human Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in two one-on-one
interviews; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
13 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Public Works Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
public infrastructure needs and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
14 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Information Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization The organization participated in a one-on-one

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consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
interview; provided data and input relating to
broadband needs and other related issues for the
development of the Consolidated Plan goals and
priority needs.
15 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Office of Emergency Management
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
hazard mitigation needs and other related issues
for the development of the Consolidated Plan
goals and priority needs.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other- City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Community Corporation of Santa Monica Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
affordable housing development and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.

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18 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica Community Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
economic development and other related issues
for the development of the Consolidated Plan
goals and priority needs.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Meals on Wheels West
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly persons Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Other-Food
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
public service needs and other related issues for
the development of the Consolidated Plan goals
and priority needs.
20 Agency/Group/Organization Pico Neighborhood Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-Housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to community needs and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
21 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
Other-Legal Aid Foundation

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to fair housing challenges and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to economic development and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Recreation and Parks Commission Agency/Group/Organization Type Other- City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The commission hosted a public hearing and
provided data and input relating to public
infrastructure other related issues for the
development of the Consolidated Plan goals and
priority needs.

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting To the best of its ability, the City of Santa Monica has conducted outreach to all known agencies and organizations involved in activities that are relevant to CDBG and HOME activities and programs. The City continues to consult with a wide variety of agencies and organizations, takes steps to ensure widespread awareness of the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, and is intentional about creating opportunities for meaningful feedback from a diverse group of service providers, stakeholders, and community members.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care CoC Homelessness Strategy
City of Santa Monica 2025- 2030
Homelessness Strategic Plan
City of Santa Monica Homelessness Strategy
Housing Element Update 2021-2029 City of Santa Monica Housing Needs Assessment and Market Analysis
Behavioral Health Feasibility Study City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals Aging & Disability Strategic Planning City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals Land Use and Circulation Element City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals Analysis and Recommendations of Local
Tenant Protection
City of Santa Monica Tenant Protection Recommendations
SMHA Public Housing Five-Year Plan Housing Authority Coordination of Efforts Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice
Housing Authority Fair Housing Objectives & Plan
Assessment of Fair Housing Housing Authority Fair Housing Objectives & Plan Westside Cities Council of Governments
(WSCCOG) meetings
Council of Governments (COG) Coordination of Efforts
Realignment Plan City of Santa Monica Coordination of Efforts Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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Narrative (optional)
The City of Santa Monica has established a number of commissions and advisory boards comprised of interested citizens to monitor the needs of the community and advise the City Council on the best way to address these needs, including the Disabilities Commission, Housing Commission, Human Services Commission, the Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Virginia Avenue Park Advisory Board. The City also partners with several local non-profit organizations to ensure the adequate provision of housing and community services in Santa Monica. The organizations are invited to Commission meetings and to Public Hearings and Council meetings, where their ideas, expressions of need, and information on program activities are sought. More information on the City’s non-profit partners for the Human Services Grants Program can be viewed at santamonica.gov/human-services-grants program.

The City also works closely with a network of other private and public entities that constitute a comprehensive network of resources.

These include key public and quasi-public agencies, coalitions and groups, such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Employment Development Department, California Department of Aging, California Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, United Way, and Westside Cities Council of Governments.

Funding for affordable housing is provided to nonprofit affordable housing organizations pursuant to the City’s Housing Trust Fund Guidelines and rental housing vouchers are provided pursuant to the Santa Monica Housing Authority’s 5-Year Administrative and Annual Plans. Social service delivery by non-profit agencies is coordinated through the City’s Human Services Grants Program which is approved annually by the City Council during the budget adoption process. The City Council approves projects and programs that meet the City’s goals. In addition, the Westside Coalition has representatives from agencies involved with emergency shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The Coalition meets monthly to coordinate efforts, including advocacy in the county, state, and federal government.

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In recognition of the importance of behavioral health and wellness as relevant to both Consolidated Plan goals and other City efforts, the City developed a Behavioral Health Strategy with the goal of developing a regional holistic plan that proposes both short-term and long-term approaches to the myriads of issues facing our community in relation to mental health and substance abuse issues.

In 2024, the City embarked on a strategic planning process to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Santa Monica, including housing and services related needs which was presented to City Council in September 2025. In 2023, the City contracted with consultant Berry Dunn to develop a comprehensive homelessness strategic plan that set clear policy direction, promote alignment across city stakeholders, and support regional efforts which was presented to City Council in March 2025.

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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City considers the involvement of its low- and moderate-income residents to be essential to the development and implementation of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. The Santa Monica community played a significant role in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. While developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, the City’s municipal code was utilized to guide citizen input and participation as the City launched a collaborative effort to consult with elected officials, commissioners, City departments, community stakeholders, and beneficiaries of entitlement programs to inform and develop the priorities and strategies contained within the five-year plan. Actions taken by the City to obtain citizen participation included: presentations at City meetings, online/website communication, stakeholder interviews, a widely distributed online survey, public notices, and public hearings. The City’s outreach and consultation strategies included the formation of community outreach partnerships with housing, service, and mental health providers; workforce developers; community advocates; and others. The citizen participation requirements detailed in the City’s municipal code will continue to guide the preparation and/or revision of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) over the next five program years.

In order to inform development of the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, and in accordance with Chapter 2.68 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the City advertised a public hearing to receive input on the development of the plan at the March 19, 2026 meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission. In addition, staff also solicited input on the plan from the Housing Commission at their April 2, 2026 meeting. The plan was subsequently made available for a well-advertised 30-day public review period beginning March 27, 2026. A second public hearing is scheduled for the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting concurrent with Council’s approval of the plan.

The public review periods and public hearings were noticed in accordance with the municipal code and included official notices in the Santa Monica Daily Press, email notification to local grantees, service providers, neighborhood associations, and Housing and Human Services boards, commissions, and workgroups. Notices invited participation from Spanish speakers and offered accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Taken together, these outreach and engagement strategies were part of a concerted effort to obtain significant public input during preparation of the plan.

The Citizen Outreach Participation Table below provides details about the various outreach efforts.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Ord
er
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments receiv
ed
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Public
Hearing
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Held at the March
19, 2026 meeting
of the Recreation
and Parks
Commission
Commissioners
expressed support
for the Plan. No
public comments
received.

All feedback was
accepted. www.smgov.net/rpc
2 Commission
Presentation
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Vulnerable
Individuals and
Households
Held at the April 2,
2026 meeting of
the Housing
Commission
Commissioners
expressed support
for the Plan. No
public comments
received.

All feedback was
accepted.
www.santamonica.gov/hous
ing-commission

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Sort Ord
er
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments receiv
ed
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Internet
Outreach
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Vulnerable
Individuals and
Households
Information
regarding the
March 19, 2026
Public Hearing, the
30-Day Public
Review period, and
the April 28, 2026
Council Meeting
was posted on the
City's CDBG/HOME
webpage, with
directions on how
to participate
and/or submit
public comment.

No comments
received as of
April 15, 2026
All appropriate
feedback/commen
ts will be accepted.
www.santamonica.gov/com
munity-development-blockgrant-and-homeinvestment-partnershipprograms

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Sort Ord
er
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments receiv
ed
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Newspaper
Ad
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Nontargeted/broad
community
Vulnerable
Individuals and
Households
Newspaper
advertisements for
the March 19,
2026 Public
Hearing, the 30-
Day Public Review
period, and the
April 28, 2026
Council Meeting
were posted in the
Santa Monica Daily
Press, with
directions on how
to participate
and/or submit
public comment.

No comments
received as of
April 15, 2026
All appropriate
feedback/commen
ts will be accepted.
www.smdp.com

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Sort Ord
er
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attenda
nce
Summary of
comments receiv
ed
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
5 Mass
Emailing
City Commissions
Service Providers
Community Groups
Email notice of the
30-Day Public
Review period and
the April 28, 2026
Council Meeting
was distributed to
local grantees and
services providers,
Santa Monica
Neighborhood
Associations, and
boards,
commissions,
advisory bodies,
and workgroups
supported by the
Housing and
Human Services
Department;
No comments
received as of
April 15, 2026
All appropriate
feedback/commen
ts will be accepted.

N/A
6 Public
Hearing
Nontargeted/broad
community
City Council is
scheduled to
consider formal
approval of the
2026-27 Annual
Action Plan on
April 28, 2026.

Any comments /
feedback received
will be
summarized here.

All appropriate
feedback/commen
ts will be accepted. www.santamonica.gov/topic
-explainers/city-council
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Santa Monica, like many jurisdictions, is faced with the challenging task of meeting increasing needs with fluctuating federal and state resources.

The figures shown in the table below reflect actual CDBG and HOME allocations for FY 2026-27.

The City is entering the second year of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. If there are substantial funding cuts or increases to CDBG or HOME over the coming years, the City will adjust accordingly to include contingency plans reflective of funding realities. The following contingencies apply to 2026-27 activities proposed for funding:
• CDBG Prior-Year Resources listed below are an estimate of savings primarily associated with previously funded Capital Projects. Any additional savings identified prior to submission of the final 2026-27 Action Plan to HUD will be used to increase the proposed Park Improvements in CDBG Areas activity. Increased funding would allow for additional improvements at Gandara Park (swing area resilient surfacing improvements, pathway accessibility improvements) and Virginia Avenue Park (fitness stations, Farmer's Market surfacing upgrades), pending a community outreach process.
• HUD has intermittently waived the requirement that entitlement jurisdictions set aside 15% of their annual HOME allocation for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) activities. Should the waiver be announced for the 2026-27 program year, these funds would be used to increase funding for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and/or HOME Administration.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Public Improvements
Public Services
$1,120,953 $40,000 $110,000 1,270,953 $3,482,859
Program Income from
MERL loan repayments
and interest earned.

Unexpended project
funds from prior years.

HOME public -
federal
Admin and Planning
TBRA
CHDO
$486,060.07 $40,000 0 $526,060.07 $1,578,180
Program Income from
MERL loan repayments
and interest earned.

Unexpended project
funds from prior years.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
City administration recognizes that the City's annual entitlement and formula allocations are not sufficient to meet all of its needs, and that leveraging resources is critical to achieving the City’s goals. The City continues to cultivate funding partners who can match the City's investment of CDBG and HOME funds. Even with $10+ million in funding for the City’s Human Services Grants Program and local funding committed to the production and preservation of affordable housing, the need remains great, and additional funds are sought to ensure that more affordable housing and important programs and activities are available for those in need. To that end, the City seeks funds from the State and grants from other entities, both public and private.

Matching requirements have been satisfied with other eligible financial resources and/or in-kind services, and the City will continue to seek this type of matching as well as financial matches.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City owns two properties that are leased to a local non-profit at below-market rates for the operations of homeless services at the Access Center and the SAMOSHEL emergency shelter. Funds from Measure CS, passed in November 2022, were used to support the redesign of SAMOSHEL to allow referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Santa Monica first responders. The redesign includes a separate intake area so that current shelter residents are not disturbed by overnight intakes. With the SAMOSHEL redesign completed in March 2024, first responders are now able to refer clients to emergency shelter beds 24/7. In 2022, the City executed a long-term lease for Ken Edwards Center, a City-owned facility, to a non-profit providing services to seniors, including those who are disabled, atrisk of homelessness, or low-income. The City also owns a property, the Old Fire Station One, where the C3 Outreach Team, Homeless Multidisciplinary Street (HMST) and LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) Therapeutic Transport Team (TTT) are located and utilize the space at no cost. This site is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica, where the majority of people experiencing homelessness can be found so these teams can easily deploy to the areas where their services are most needed.

Prior to the adoption of the October 2022 Housing Element discussed in more detail below, the City reviewed various City-owned properties and evaluated the sites for potential affordable housing development. The sites represented a range of development potential involving near-term and longterm opportunities, as well as housing production ‘yield’. One particular site was ready for redevelopment, and in January 2022, the City Council selected a developer for the property at 1318 4th Street to be developed as 100% affordable housing, including a requirement that 50 apartments of the future affordable housing be targeted to persons experiencing homelessness. During 2022 and 2023, the developer has been meeting with stakeholders and members of the community to receive input about the potential design of the affordable housing and associated services for the supportive housing component. On October 8, 2024, City Council authorized the execution of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the development of the site. The DDA was finalized and executed in mid-2025. The developer has been working diligently to secure funding for the development, and construction is slated to begin during the first quarter 2027.

On October 11, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element, a State-mandated plan to demonstrate the City’s capacity to accommodate its share of regional housing need at all income levels. In the Housing Element, the City demonstrated capacity for 1,880 homes affordable to lower income households on specific City-owned sites. The sites will be developed with 100% affordable housing through issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs) during the Housing Element planning period.

The City issued an RFP on June 22, 2023, for development of affordable housing on three City-owned public surface parking lots located at 1217 Euclid Street, 1211-17 14th Street, and 1146 16th Street. The sites are collectively projected to accommodate 130 homes. The City Council selected a development team for the three sites on March 19, 2024. On December 17, 2024, the City Council authorized the City

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Manager to execute Disposition and Development Agreements (DDAs) and ground leases with the developer of the sites located at 1217 Euclid Street and 1211-17 14th Street, with the 14th Street site to be combined with an adjacent site acquired by the developer at 1402 Wilshire Boulevard in lieu of developing the site at 1146 16th Street. The DDAs were executed in early 2025, with construction anticipated to begin in 2026.

As part of Housing Element implementation, City Council authorized the submission of a Notice of Availability (NOA) through the Surplus Land Act (SLA) for three City-owned sites: 2525 Michigan Ave., 1333 4th/1324 5th Street, and 1234 4th Street. The SLA allows developers to submit Notices of Intent (NOI’s) with proposed projects inclusive income restrictions on at least 25% of the proposed units.

Through the SLA there are legally defined timelines for negotiations, which are still active with the respondents to the NOA.

Discussion
N/A

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Expand/Improved Public
Infrastructure/Facilities
2026 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Areas
Public Infrastructure
& Facilities
Enhancements
CDBG:
$1,001,777
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:

Estimate 5,850 Persons
Assisted
2 Provide Safe, Affordable
Housing Opportunities
2026 2027 Affordable
Housing
NonHomeless
Special Needs
Low/Mod
Areas
Affordable Housing
Opportunities HOME:
526,060.07
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing: 25 Households
Assisted
3 Provide Vital Services for
LMI & Special Needs
2026 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Areas
Services for Low
Income Community
Members
Services for People
Experiencing
Homelessness
CDBG:
$208,000
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 50
Persons Assisted

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Economic Development
Opportunities
2026 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Areas
Support for LowModerate Income
Workers and Business
Owners
CDBG:
$61,176
5 Businesses Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name 1. Expand/Improve Public Infrastructure/Facilities Goal
Description
CDBG: Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement - Phase III Virginia Avenue Park is home to one of the few playgrounds in the Pico Neighborhood, and one which is heavily used by families, camps, and farmers market visitors. At present, the playground equipment is aging and in need of replacement, the sand surface prevents accessible use of the playground, and community members regularly request shade to be added to provide relief from direct sunlight. Key priorities for the new playground are accessibility, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability. The project will replace existing playground equipment, minimize and contain sand, and install shade covering to create a clean and safe play area for children of all ages and abilities.

CDBG: Park Improvements in CDBG Areas:

This new, initiative supports targeted improvements to CDBG eligible parks, creating more equitable access to increased amenities within the Pico Neighborhood in alignment with the City’s Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. Funding for 2026-27 would support replacement of the Gandara Park basketball court and possible addition of a small dog park at either Gandara Park or Virigina Ave Park, pending a community outreach process. 2 Goal Name 2. Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities Goal
Description
Increase affordable rental housing opportunities for LMI households through the provision of Tenant-Based Rental Assistance.

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3 Goal Name 3. Provide Vital Services for LMI & Special Needs Goal
Description
Fund a multidisciplinary outreach team for people currently or recently experiencing homelessness, including a substance use disorder hub and spoke system that increases the City's capacity to effectively address substance use and overdose among Santa Monica's homeless and temporarily housed populations 4 Goal Name 4. Economic Development Opportunities
Goal
Description
Fund the City’s Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Program to continue cultivating and supporting economic growth for eligible Santa Monica small businesses in LMI service areas.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The development of the Annual Action Plan is informed by meetings and discussions between the staff from the City's Housing and Human Services Department and other City Departments and Divisions, as well as consultation with housing and social service agencies involved in delivering services for vulnerable populations in Santa Monica. Public input is solicited through an advertised 30-day public review period, a public hearing held at the March 19, 2026 meeting of the City’s Recreation and Parks Commission, a staff presentation at the April 2, 2026 meeting of the Housing Commission, and as an item to be heard as part of the City Council's April 28, 2026 agenda. All projects selected to receive funding meet objectives and goals established in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan to address priority needs.

Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG: Administration
2 CDBG: Infrastructure and Facilities
3 CDBG: Public Services
4 CDBG: Economic Development
5 HOME: Administration
6 HOME: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
7 HOME: CHDO Reserve
Table 7 - Project Information

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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Proposed 2026-27 capital projects were identified from a pool of unfunded projects that aligned with 2025-29 Consolidated Plan priorities while meeting the greatest current needs.

As described above, Consolidated Plan needs and priorities were identified through input received from community leaders, citizen participation, Commission meetings, and public hearings, with the objective of using limited resources to have the greatest impact in meeting the most pressing needs. These inputs were described in the public participation section of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. The City also remains in regular communication with agency officials and partners in county, state, and regional organizations. In addition, the City’s Housing and Human Services, Community Development, and Public Works Departments continue to explore creative ways to efficiently utilize existing resources to assist those in need.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to result in a significant increase in social service and housing needs in Santa Monica, while the decrease in City revenues resulting from the economic impacts of the pandemic have reduced the City’s ability to adequately address these emergent needs.

Due to its heavy reliance on the tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors, Santa Monica’s economy was particularly hard hit by the pandemic, with revenues from transient occupancy and sales taxes and parking related revenues, which accounted for nearly one-half of General Fund revenues prior to the pandemic, falling 39% in FY 2020-21 from pre-COVID levels, while total General Fund revenues were down 22% over the same period. With General Fund revenues now growing, the City projected to run modest annual surpluses beginning in FY 2026-27.

Adding to the fiscal challenge is the current condition of the General Fund reserves. Strong reserves are necessary to cushion the delivery of services from the impact of emergency expenditures, contingent liabilities, and economic uncertainty. Since 2020, the City has had to program General Fund reserves to deliver essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic, to address several significant legal settlement payments, and to fill future budget deficits. Looking ahead, the City is facing additional one-time contingent liabilities that further threaten reserve levels. As revenues return, the City will make every effort to allocate funding to address unmet needs in alignment with Council priorities and will continue to identify opportunities for partnership and alternative funding sources to complement the City’s limited resources.

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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG: Administration
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported N/A
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $232,191
Description Administer the CDBG program in compliance with federal regulations for the 2026 PY.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Administer the CDBG program in compliance with federal regulations for the 2026 PY. 2 Project Name CDBG: Public Infrastructure and Facilities Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported Expand/Improve Public Infrastructure/Facilities Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure & Facilities Enhancements Funding CDBG: $818,762

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Description CDBG: Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement - Phase III Virginia Avenue Park is home to one of the few playgrounds in the Pico Neighborhood, and one which is heavily used by families, camps, and farmers market visitors. At present, the playground equipment is aging and in need of replacement, the sand surface prevents accessible use of the playground, and community members regularly request shade to be added to provide relief from direct sunlight. Key priorities for the new playground are accessibility, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability. The project will replace existing playground equipment, minimize and contain sand, and install shade covering to create a clean and safe play area for children of all ages and abilities.

CDBG: Park Improvements in CDBG Areas:

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Estimate 5,850 Persons Assisted in the service area.

Location Description Virginia Avenue Park; Gandara Park Planned Activities Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement - Phase III Park Improvements in CDBG Areas:
3 Project Name CDBG: Public Services
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported Provide Vital Services for LMI & Special Needs

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Needs Addressed Services for Low Income Community Members Services for People Experiencing Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $170,000
Description Fund a multidisciplinary outreach team for people experiencing homelessness, including a substance use disorder hub and spoke system that increases the City's capacity to effectively address substance use and overdose among Santa Monica's homeless and temporarily housed populations Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
50 Individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fund a multidisciplinary outreach team for people experiencing homelessness, including a substance use disorder hub and spoke system that increases the City's capacity to effectively address substance use and overdose among Santa Monica's homeless and temporarily housed populations 4 Project Name CDBG: Economic Development
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported Economic Development Opportunities
Needs Addressed Support for Low-Moderate Income Workers and Business Owners Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Fund the City’s Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Program to continue supporting economic growth for eligible Santa Monica small businesses in LMI service areas.

Target Date 6/30/2027

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5 Small Businesses
Location Description Eligible small businesses citywide Planned Activities Fund the City’s Small Business Assistance and Tenant Improvement Program to continue supporting economic growth for eligible Santa Monica small businesses serving low-mod income areas. 5 Project Name HOME: Administration
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported N/A
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding HOME: $52,606
Description Administer the HOME program in compliance with federal regulations for the 2026 PY.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Administer the HOME program in compliance with federal regulations for the 2026 PY. 6 Project Name HOME: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Opportunities
Funding HOME: $400,545.07

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Description Provide tenant-based rental assistance for low-moderate income households.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Tenant-based Rental Assistance: 25 Households Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide tenant-based rental assistance for low-moderate income households. 7 Project Name HOME: CHDO Reserves
Target Area Low/Mod Areas
Goals Supported Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Opportunities
Funding HOME: $72,909
Description Per regulation 92.300 the City is reserving 15% of the HOME allocation for a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Per regulation 92.300 the City is reserving 15% of the HOME allocation for a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The latest HUD data indicate that there are 18 low/mod Block Groups in Santa Monica, distributed among 10 City’s Census Tracts. A map in the appendix to this Plan shows the location of these Block Groups. In each of these neighborhoods, the housing stock is typically older, and often smaller. Streets may need repair and other infrastructure is older. The City’s needs in these areas are numerous and varied and include 1) public infrastructure & facilities enhancements, 2) affordable housing opportunities, 3) provide vital services for LMI and special needs populations, 4) support for lowmoderate income workers and business owners, and 5) services for people experiencing homelessness.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Low/Mod Areas 95%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Many of the City's low/mod block groups are predominantly residential, occurring in clusters and/or adjacent to one another. The most prominent grouping occurs in a stretch of low/mod block groups south of the 10 freeway and north of Pico Boulevard. Areas such as these have been areas of concern in the past and emerged in the course of continued examination of available data. These areas are consistently cited in discussions regarding resource allocation, and the City remains committed to identifying and funding eligible projects that meet their established needs.

Discussion
The resources available under the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan are limited. The City targets funding according to priority needs throughout the City, with an emphasis on helping the lowest-income households, block groups, and service areas. Depending on the type of need being addressed, resources may or may not be geographically targeted. For example, public services for LMI and special needs populations are not geographically targeted and are instead provided to eligible program participants in such a manner as to provide the greatest level of availability to the widest area possible. On the other hand, assistance to projects that improve public facilities/infrastructure will be undertaken in specific locations within eligible low/mod income areas. A project may only be funded outside of this area if the project primarily benefits low-income households or persons presumed to be low-income, such as adults with disabilities. At least 95% of the funds are allocated to projects that meet the low-income limited clientele, low-mod housing, or low-mod area national objectives.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The most notable impediment to affordable housing revolves around the lack of Federal and State resources for affordable housing initiatives commensurate with the scale of the need, including the development of additional affordable rental housing stock and the lack of funding for new construction and rehabilitation. Insufficient funding for programs and resources to reduce excessive rent or mortgage burdens to qualified persons is also a key factor.

Another barrier to affordable housing in Santa Monica is the high cost of housing created by a demand for housing, both existing and new, which exceeds the current supply. Santa Monica is perceived as a desirable place to live and has experienced growth in terms of both businesses that wish to operate here and in terms of people who wish to reside here. Housing prices, both purchase and rental, remain high, especially for lower income households. In addition, the cost of site acquisition is very high, as are development costs. These factors make housing construction expensive and put affordable housing out of the reach of low-income households.

The Housing Needs Assessment also identified stringent criteria in the mortgage origination process due to the previous foreclosure crisis, which also is outside the scope and control of City policy. In some instances, issues revolving around personal finances (lack of down payment, credit history, employment history) affect the availability of affordable housing for Santa Monica residents.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 25
Non-Homeless 25
Special-Needs -
Total 50
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 25
The Production of New Units -
Rehab of Existing Units -
Acquisition of Existing Units -
Total 25
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

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Discussion
The Santa Monica Housing Authority provides rental subsidies to low‑income, disabled and/or elderly households through the HOME TBRA program. This program is one of the city’s strategies for keeping long‑term residents housed, especially as rents continue to rise or incomes decline in retirement. By reducing rent burdens, the program prevents vulnerable residents from being displaced and helps preserve the stability and diversity of the Santa Monica community.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Santa Monica Housing Authority was consulted during the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan development process. It is the intention of the Authority to continue to ensure that its participants in the Housing Choice Voucher, Continuum of Care voucher, and HOME voucher programs are housed in safe and adequate affordable housing.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Housing Authority do not own or operate any housing.

In recent years, the City has coordinated with the Housing Authority to evaluate issues and will continue to do so, though the City does not plan to provide funding for any Housing Authority programs or projects. The City currently provides funds for the former Redevelopment Agency vouchers and contributes to staff costs.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not Applicable
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not Applicable
Discussion

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The needs of homeless persons and of persons with special needs are complex and require a wide range of specialized services. Numerous agencies, including City-funded agencies, are involved in the care of people experiencing homelessness, providing distinct services such as housing, mental health counseling, employment training, and case management services. A number of activities and services are funded to help the needs of the homeless and other special needs populations. Overall, these services address the high priority of reducing homelessness and the threat of becoming homeless, as well as providing necessary services.

There are several groups that have a higher need for affordable housing and have special housing needs.

These groups have been identified as: the elderly and frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), victims of domestic violence, youth (in general and aging-out foster youth), and members of the Santa Monica Service Registry, which is a by-name list of the most vulnerable chronically homeless individuals as determined by length of time on the streets, age, and physical and mental health conditions. City-funded multidisciplinary teams combine street outreach, medical provision and behavioral healthcare with case management support and housing navigation services, with the goal of meeting immediate needs while connecting participants experiencing homelessness to long-term housing resources. Seniors and people with disabilities are more likely to face housing instability and have difficulty affording housing due to often living on fixed incomes that does not keep pace with cost of living. Seniors and people with disabilities also have a need for accessible housing to support aging in place and independent living, whether for new housing, rehabilitated existing housing, or the adaptation of the housing they currently occupy. In addition to general challenges, seniors may have additional supportive needs resulting from increasing physical and/or cognitive conditions.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
As part of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) for Los Angeles County, Santa Monica homeless service agencies have historically used the VI-SPDAT triage pre-assessment tool to assess an individual’s strengths and challenges in areas of housing, risky behavior, socialization, and wellness (health and behavioral health). The VI-SPDAT indicates the most appropriate intervention, with low scores indicating a need for light services and high scores indicating a need for more intensive services up to and including permanent supportive housing. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is replacing the VISPDAT with the Los Angeles Housing Assessment Tool (LA-HAT) which assesses for vulnerability but is a shorter, more user-friendly survey for both the clients and staff members assisting them.

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The City also funds two types of street engagement teams: one HMST (Homeless Multidisciplinary Street Team) and three C3 (City, County, Community), both of which are operated by local nonprofit The People Concern. HMST is dedicated to working with the highest utilizers of fire and police services, while the C3 team focuses on the geographic areas most impacted by homelessness, including the downtown area and the beach. These teams engage individuals with street-based medical and behavioral health interventions to help stabilize behaviors while linking people to resources and housing. In support of these efforts, City Council approved use of Measure CS funds to add a third C3 Team to cover the remainder of the city started operating on July 1, 2023. In calendar year 2025, the multidisciplinary teams served 1,391 people experiencing homelessness. In 2025, these teams placed 52 people into interim housing and 8 into permanent housing. As part of the CES for Los Angeles County, the teams utilize the VI-SPDAT to prioritize highly vulnerable households for housing placement. Using the City’s HMIS and monthly coordination meetings, the City works closely with local and regional providers to track the progress of these individuals, providing advocacy and resources in order to shorten the length of homelessness. The Downtown Santa Monica Ambassadors also support the multidisciplinary teams, providing outreach and referrals to individuals wherever they may be.

In addition, the City utilizes first responders to engage and assess the needs of homeless individuals. The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) maintains a specialized Homeless Liaison Program (HLP) Team of nine officers and a sergeant who work in conjunction with local nonprofits and City departments to identify vulnerable individuals and coordinate services. SMPD also provides training to all patrol officers on safe and appropriate methods for engaging and de-escalating people with mental illness. SMPD has developed the first POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training)-approved homeless curriculum in the state, which has been offered to sworn and civilian personnel from across the country.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons While the City continues to support over 240 year-round interim housing beds in the community through direct funding, leases, and regional partnerships, shelter capacity has fluctuated due to COVID outbreaks at interim housing facilities and subsequent reduced capacity. The City continues to support efforts to increase regional bed capacity through local municipal strategies as well as in partnership and participation in the Westside Cities Council of Government (WSCCOG). The WSCCOG is a vehicle through which the City champions regional solutions and problem solving in tandem with the leadership of neighboring communities. City Council identified the redesign of the SAMOSHEL interim housing program as a priority and has supported the use of Measure CS funds for this initiative. The redesign accommodates 24/7 intakes through the addition of a separate intake area, giving additional options for after-hours intake and facilitating first responder transports for people experiencing homelessness and non-urgent behavioral health issues. In 2023, the City partnered with the LA County Homeless Initiative to start a Pathway Home project which is a collaboration between a local motel operator, social service provider, LA County DHS, and LAHSA to move people from encampments into motel rooms and provide case management, housing navigation, and time limited subsidies for permanent housing. The program will launch in 2024. Additionally, in 2025 Santa Monica City Council adopted a Homelessness Strategic

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plan that commits to expanding interim housing resources locally and regionally.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Many households who become homeless experience episodes of homelessness perhaps once or twice in a lifetime and for periods of less than a year. They are often families, including families with children, and are often homeless because of a particular crisis such as loss of income, eviction, foreclosure, illness, disaster, or calamity (fire, flood, condemnation of unsafe housing). The greatest challenge for this segment is finding affordable housing.

The City uses the county’s vulnerability assessment tool to prioritize highly vulnerable households for permanent housing. Using the City’s HMIS and monthly care coordination meetings, the City works closely with local and regional providers to track the progress of these individuals into housing, assisting with advocacy and resources to remove system and process barriers in order to shorten the length of homelessness. Care coordination meetings are conducted virtually via teleconference. The City also maintains a variety of resources to help transition homeless individuals and families into permanent housing and support them over time. Direct financial assistance is provided to support the moving process, including move-in costs (security deposits, moving expenses), basic furniture, and rental application fees. Once housed, the care coordination efforts continue to ensure that households do not return to homelessness. City-funded housing programs are required, as part of their contract agreement, to notify the Housing and Human Services Department if tenants are at risk for eviction. The City also funds legal services to prevent eviction, address tenant harassment and discrimination against people who are disabled or have a history of homelessness, and offers emergency rental assistance to prevent eviction.

In 2021, under the American Rescue Plan, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated 104 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) to the City to be issued to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The City prioritized its allocation of EHVs to exit people in local shelter programs and unsheltered individuals referred by City-funded street engagement teams into permanent housing with supportive services. Households with EHVs are prioritized for permanent housing through the City’s Below Market Housing waitlist. As interim housing beds become available, City staff are working closely with SMPD, SMFD and the City’s multidisciplinary street teams to refer vulnerable individuals from our streets, parks, and open spaces to available shelters, housing navigation resources, and/or permanent housing opportunities. EHV participants began moving into their own apartments in February 2022. To date, 80 people experiencing homelessness have ended their experience of homelessness in Santa Monica using EHVs. In 2023, the City received an allocation of 15 Housing Stability (HS) vouchers from

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LAHSA and is worked with local outreach teams and interim housing programs to match eligible people experiencing homelessness to these resources. To date all 15 HS vouchers have been utilized.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

Actions to address the issues noted in this Action Plan include:
• Increase supportive housing and supportive services for special needs populations • Assist the homeless and those at risk of homelessness with access to permanent affordable housing and supportive services that promote housing stability • Coordinate homeless services, including services for those at-risk of homelessness, and encourage collaboration among providers
As part of the City’s Human Services Grants Program, homeless services agencies and other non-profits are funded to provide housing retention services, supportive services to build income, health and behavioral health services, legal services, and benefits assistance. The City's Senior & Disability Housing Task Force meets to identify older adults and people with disabilities at imminent risk of losing housing and collaborate on solutions to keep them stably housed. The City also continued its Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program, which provides cash-based assistance to low-income senior households to achieve a minimum monthly after-rent income for basic needs. As of April 2026, 229 low-income senior households had enrolled in POD. In September 2025, City Council approved a three-year citywide Aging and Disability Action Plan which outlines a comprehensive set of goals to better meet the growing needs of its older adults and people with disabilities. Implementation of the Action Plan begins in early 2026 and will last through 2029.

As pandemic-era restrictions on evictions lifted in 2022 and 2023, landlords began pursuing evictions more frequently. Eviction filings quickly increased above pre-pandemic levels, reversing a years-long downward trend. In response, the City implemented new tenant protection laws, convened regular tenant/landlord forums, and funded Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) to investigate harassment claims and provide representation to low-income tenants. In 2021, City Council approved additional funding to LAFLA to launch a Right to Counsel program to provide additional representation for tenants facing eviction, as well as new and expanded case management and paralegal services in 2022 to help support vulnerable tenants.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City implemented a number of strategies to help prevent evictions. In March 2020, the City enacted a local eviction moratorium to keep renters impacted by

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COVID in their homes. The City also implemented the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) using CDBG and General Funds to provide 638 households economically impacted by COVID with three months’ rent up to $5,000. In summer 2021, staff created an enhanced outreach campaign to inform renter residents and property owners about the State COVID-19 Rental Assistance program, Housing is Key. Approximately 1,800 Santa Monica households received an average of $15,000, or over $28 million in total.

The 2022 General Adjustment increase of 6% for rent-controlled units was the highest increase since 1990 and was expected to lead to greater housing instability. In response, Santa Monica developed the Rent Control Adjustment Relief (RCAR) Program, and an Eviction Protection Ordinance for qualifying tenants who need more time to pay their rent. RCAR provided relief equivalent to a 3% rent increase over a 12-month period, ultimately issuing 502 payments at a total sum of $329,612.

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) was created as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EHV program provides an opportunity for Public Housing Authorities (PHA) such as Santa Monica’s, to address the needs of vulnerable populations in their communities who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability, through tenant based rental assistance. As of June 2026,, 80 households were connected to an EHV and have secured or retained permanent housing. The City also works with the Westside Coalition, which meets monthly to discuss advocacy and to coordinate with institutions that may discharge persons into homelessness. City staff coordinates with SMPD and the City Attorney’s Office (CAO) to divert individuals from local jail to available social services and court-based alternative justice options. In 2023, the City also approved HOME-ARP funds for a diversion program called Shelter, Treatment and Empowerment Program (STEP).

The City continues to provide gap financing for affordable housing development, including the construction of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless or at-risk households. In 2024, a 58-unit permanent supportive housing development opened in the City with gap financing provided by the City as well as Project-Based Vouchers provided by the Santa Monica Housing Authority. Another 90 units of permanent supportive housing are currently in predevelopment on City-owned sites. A 13-unit City-financed housing development targeting 8 units with supportive services for young adults facing housing insecurity opened in April 2026.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The Housing Element of the City’s General Plan recognizes concerns about affordable housing and addresses them through several goals, specifically: identifying programs to assist in the production of affordable units, protecting and rehabilitating affordable units, and providing assistance to low- and moderate-income households and households with special needs. The City continues to monitor, analyze, and address market conditions and governmental factors that may act as barriers to affordable housing.

Though public policies are meant to address the overall needs of citizens, they may cause inadvertent negative effects on certain aspects of the community, which in this case are affordable housing and residential investment. Affordable housing and public and private residential investments are key components to furthering fair housing in any community. In part, to identify these negative effects and further the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) established a legal requirement that entitlement grantees, such as the City of Santa Monica, shall affirmatively further fair housing. The primary tool for communities to identify contributing factors for these barriers to fair housing is the HUD Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH).

In 2020, the City of Santa Monica completed an AFH, which outlined contributing factors to fair housing issues in the City. The 2020 AFH prioritized the identified contributing factors, of which these were the leading priorities within the City:

1. Displacement of residents due to economic pressures

2. Impediments to mobility

3. Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs

4. Lack of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes

5. Land use and zoning laws

6. Private discrimination
A list of Medium and Low Priority Contributing Factors to Fair Housing Issues can be viewed in the AFH.

Through the identification, evaluation, and ranking of Contributing Factors to Fair Housing, the City was able to propose four (4) goals with associated strategies to affirmatively further fair housing in Santa Monica. Below is a list of proposed goals (a list of strategies for each goal can be viewed in the 2020 AFH:

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Goal 1: Increase the supply of affordable housing
Goal 2: Preserve the existing stock of affordable rental housing and rent stabilized housing Goal 3: Prevent displacement of low- and moderate-income residents Goal 4: Increase community integration for persons with disabilities Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Governmental restrictions may constrain the production of affordable housing. The City of Santa Monica continues to monitor, analyze, and address as necessary, governmental regulations, land use controls and residential development standards that affect the production and preservation of affordable housing.

Fair housing is crucial to ensuring that persons of all income levels have equal access to housing. HUD requires that jurisdictions receiving federal funds commit to affirmatively further fair housing. According to HUD, a fair housing impediment is considered to be “any action, omission, or decision which has the effect of restricting housing choice or its availability because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.” A key part to affirmatively furthering fair housing is the preparation of an Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, approved by the City Council on April 28, 2020. The Assessment of Fair Housing Plan is available at www.santamonica.gov/housing-policy-and-reports.

The City of Santa Monica’s Public Rights Division (formerly Consumer Protection Unit) in the City Attorney’s Office takes an active role to ensure fair housing opportunities are enforced. The Public Rights Division has two primary responsibilities: Enforcing local, state, and federal laws to assure that consumers are treated fairly and lawfully; and investigating complaints involving charges of discrimination based on race, age, children, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or infection with HIV. The Public Rights Division also educates tenants, landlords and the real estate community on fair housing laws, provides referrals to mediation services, and conducts community outreach throughout the year.

The City’s Rent Control Board also monitors evictions and advises Santa Monica tenants of their rights.

Santa Monica’s Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Harassment laws, among others, help to ensure that tenants are not discriminated against by building owners. Other agencies, such as the Santa Monica Housing Authority, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California Department of Fair and Equal Housing, and HUD also offer assistance to persons with fair housing issues.

New housing developments subsidized by federal funding must have an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, which sets the steps that developers or property managers must take to reach out to various populations during property rental or sale. The Marketing Plan specifically targets potential

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tenants, underrepresented minorities, economically disadvantaged populations, and low-income homebuyers to better integrate them into the community. Market factors that tend to restrict affordable housing production are high land costs, high construction costs, and the availability of financing. To help mitigate the high cost of housing development in Santa Monica, the City has historically provided a program to make “gap” financing available for affordable housing projects. In November 2016, Santa Monica voters adopted Measures GSH and GS to provide a local, ongoing revenue source through a transaction and use tax, to fund nonprofit affordable housing development.

In November 2022, Santa Monica voters adopted Measure GS to provide another local, ongoing revenue source through a property transfer tax, to fund homeless prevention and affordable housing programs. The City's Housing Element recognizes the role of land use regulations in housing development and has reduced regulatory barriers and streamlined development approval processes to facilitate the production of affordable units, protection and rehabilitation of affordable units, and the provision of assistance to low- and moderate-income households and households with special needs.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

The City is committed to addressing the needs of underserved populations in the community and fully understands that to efficiently leverage CDBG funds, it is necessary to mitigate obstacles low-income families face in securing financial opportunities, affordable housing, and the safety of their homes.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The continued growth of regional needs for homeless services and housing retention is the greatest challenge to meeting underserved needs. Significant ballot measures in LA County, LA City and City of Santa Monica were passed by voters in 2016, 2017 and 2024 to increase the resources available to tackle this problem. In February 2024, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $783 million budget for the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative. LA County voters in November 2024 passed Measure A which aims to replace Measure H at addressing homelessness and support existing homeless housing and services while making housing more affordable throughout LA County. The FY 2025-26 Measure A allocation directly to the City is $1,221,616.

Additionally, the Local Solutions Fund (LSF) allocates Measure A funding to various cities and programs within the county to further support these efforts. The FY 2025-26 allocation includes $620,790 in Local Solution Funds to the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG). The City will identify opportunities to leverage these funds through its participation in the WSCCOG. Regionally, the City will continue to participate in working groups to strategize the application of new resources to fund the critical services proposed in the City and County of LA homeless strategies, adopted in February 2016.

The City had the opportunity to expand services addressing homelessness using two new funding streams, Measure CS and Measure GS, approved by Santa Monica voters in November 2022. The new on-going revenue streams generated through Measures CS and GS provided the infusion of funds necessary to develop a comprehensive homelessness strategic plan and accelerate the City’s work on addressing homelessness, producing and preserving affordable housing, preventing homelessness, and maintaining clean and safe public spaces. Council approved a number of priorities under Measure CS, including preparation of a Homelessness Strategic Plan (HSP), expansion of homeless multi-disciplinary teams, redesign of the SAMOSHEL interim housing program to accommodate 24/7 intakes, and expansion of the Police Department’s Homeless Liaison Program (HLP). Measure GS provided resources to produce and preserve affordable housing and prevent homelessness at a scale far beyond the City’s current administration including a comprehensive Renters Protections Program (RPP) that includes an annual multi-million investment in a Flexible Financial Assistance (FFA) program that was approved by City Council on March 11, 2025.

Addressing the behavioral health needs of vulnerable residents remains a significant unmet need. In October 2022, Santa Monica contracted with Initium Health to lead a Behavioral Health Feasibility Study. The study includes facilitating a community engagement process, developing a behavioral health strategy, and conducting an operational/financial feasibility assessment for a behavioral health center.

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The City has implemented several key recommendations from the Initium Health Feasibility Study including increased funding for mental health services operating in public schools and increased collaboration between local and regional providers.

In 2024, the City partnered with the WSCCOG to develop a regional behavioral health center. In addition, the Providence Saint John’s Development Agreement was adopted with community benefits including ten units of deed-restricted affordable housing and a significant financial investment of at least $10 million to support the City’s behavioral health initiatives.

In November 2022, the Human Services Division (HSD) helped launch a three-month pilot with WISE & Healthy Aging (a local senior services provider) and the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) to target a small group of seniors who are frequent users of the 911 system and are at high risk for eviction or premature institutionalization. The City has since secured funding through the County to dedicate a fulltime WISE case manager to work with this group of vulnerable seniors.

In addition to existing programs, the City partnered with the LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) to address non-violent mental health crisis calls for service. After extensive planning, the City launched the pilot in January 2024, which provide a specialized therapeutic transport team available five days a week to assist Santa Monica Police and Fire personnel with 911 and non-emergency calls for service that involve someone experiencing a mental health crisis. The partnership with DMH is part of Santa Monica’s push to collaborate with regional service providers for a coordinated, holistic approach to addressing homelessness.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City places great emphasis upon seeing that decent, safe, affordable housing is available for lowincome residents to the extent possible. Homeless activities, ranging from providing emergency shelter to preventing homelessness receive a high priority. Thus, the City will focus on multiple efforts including rental assistance, new rental construction (using local, non-federal funds), as well as home modifications to accommodate persons with special needs and in many instances prevent homelessness.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Since inception of the CDBG program, all homes older than 1978 scheduled for rehabilitation activities receive lead-based paint testing to determine the extent of lead hazards, and where appropriate, remediated in conjunction with the rehabilitation. Any lead found was addressed by interim controls and abatement through covering and/or painting.

The City will also continue to take the following actions this program year to meet lead-based paint requirements:
• Report incidents of lead-poisoning to the Los Angeles County Health Department • Incorporate lead-based paint hazard reduction procedures into rehabilitation guidelines

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• Develop and distribute lead-based paint reduction and abatement information to all landlords, managers, tenants, or owner-occupants of rehabilitation properties, as well as to community groups • Work cooperatively with its nonprofit housing providers and community health organizations to provide educational material and identify potential sources of lead poisoning in City-assisted affordable housing projects
• Apply housing quality standards to inspections of Section 8 units and assess risks of exposure to lead based paint for households with children six years of age and under and report any findings to HUD on a quarterly basis
• Address blight in individual buildings by eliminating specific conditions that present health and safety hazards to the public
• Provide lead-based paint testing and remediation to existing single- and multi-family units, targeting low- and moderate-income households. While the health department formerly provided reports on lead-based hazards to the City, that data is no longer made available to housing authorities Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City’s anti-poverty strategy is part of a coordinated effort to create jobs and improve the local economy. CDBG provides core funding for critical basic needs including health, housing, and employment because the creation of economic opportunities is not an isolated solution to alleviating poverty. The City works with community partners to identify educational, life skills and training needs and provide opportunities for self-empowerment that will enable low- and moderate-income residents to become and continue to be self-sufficient and economically independent. These programs have an immediate impact on primary needs of the low-income population and the causes of poverty. The City will continue to implement the anti-poverty strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan. This includes continued prioritization of housing and homeless programs per HUD requirements, as well as other programs that address the following:
• Pre-vocational and job readiness skills training including assessment and assistance with applications, resumes, job-seeking skills, and work performance standards • Job development and placement for temporary and permanent employment opportunities with businesses, industry, and government
• Apprenticeships and training linkages with skills center and other vocational resources • Educational enrichment, skill-building, and parental support to encourage children and youth to be healthy, succeed in school, avoid gang activity, and prepare for productive adulthoods • Youth skill-building and development to design innovative and creative alternatives to criminal

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involvement, youth violence, isolation, and loss of opportunities for growth • Legal services to include brief service and full representation in landlord/tenant matters, public benefits assistance, discrimination, consumer affairs, and other critical legal aid • Domestic violence intervention and prevention that offers counsel and advice, immediate assistance in obtaining restraining, stay-away and other protective orders, and critical support services to victims of domestic violence
• Independent living skills and assistance and peer counseling to ensure full self-sufficiency and independence among the elderly and people with disabilities • Childcare subsidies (infant, preschool and elementary) and assistance to working parents • Free health care and supportive service assistance to extremely low, very low, and low- income Santa Monica residents including vital assistance to those with HIV/AIDS • Wrap-around assertive case management for vulnerable youth and their families, including access to flexible funds for emergency situations and homelessness prevention The City continues to implement its Living Wage Ordinance, which requires all contractors with service contracts greater than $54,200 to pay their employees a living wage. The living wage is updated annually. For FY 2025-26 the living wage was set at $19.73 per hour. Additionally, the City continues to leverage other federal, state, and local funds to assist homeless and near homeless households with rental assistance, housing search and placement, and legal and credit repair services.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has identified gaps in institutional structure for implementing the Consolidated Plan and ways to enhance coordination among housing agencies and social service providers. These gaps included a lack of sufficient resources and the need for better information dissemination and sharing among agencies and organizations that provide services. As noted in section PR-10 of the Consolidated Plan, the City has been proactive in addressing these gaps and undertaken a number of specific actions to overcome these gaps, as further detailed in the ensuing sections.

The City will continue to work with other agencies and departments in several areas including social services, lead abatement, and mental health services, and will continue to seek to establish new relationships with the private sector to accomplish economic and community development activities.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City currently coordinates housing and services for homeless and formerly homeless households

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through monthly case conferencing meetings, with representatives from all City-funded homeless programs, County Mental Health and SMPD. The Senior & Disability Housing Task Force is also enhancing coordination between housing and social service agencies and allowing for early intervention to prevent housed older adults and people with disabilities from becoming homeless. Policy coordination occurs through formal quarterly meetings with Homelessness Prevention & Intervention, Human Services and Housing Authority staff, in addition to frequent informal communications to collaborate on shared program participant issues. Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Division and Human Services Division staff also attend regular case-conference meetings with affordable housing and service providers to support vulnerable clients at risk of eviction or homelessness.

The Santa Monica Housing Authority participates in meetings with The People Concern to better communicate regarding rules, regulations, and procedures related to the Housing Choice Voucher, Continuum of Care voucher, Emergency Housing Voucher, Housing Stability Voucher, and HOME voucher programs and update the staff of The People Concern on the status of their referrals for these programs. City staff participate in regular meeting with The People Concern and Upward Bound House to better communicate regarding rules, regulations, and procedures related to the Emergency Housing Voucher program and to support with efficient lease up, as well as regular meetings with The People Concern and Upward Bound House and local affordable housing operators to support with lease ups, as well as coordinate on case management and housing stability plans. In the fall of 2023, the City’s Housing and Human Services Department started meeting with EAH Housing (EAH) and The People Concern (TPC) regarding a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development called The Laurel to serve highly vulnerable people experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness. The Laurel opened and fully leased up as of August 2024. The Housing Authority (HA) and Homelessness Prevention & Intervention (HPI) continue to meet with EAH and TPC staff on a regular basis to case conference. In June 2025, the HA and HSD started to meet with CCSM and St. Joseph Center regarding a development called Little Berkeley that will provide 8 units for Young Adults and 5 units for low-income households.

Little Berkeley opened it and was fully leased by April of 2026.

The City will continue supporting the efforts of the Santa Monica Housing Authority in the administration of all its voucher programs.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

The City currently uses various administrative mechanisms to monitor progress of HUD-funded projects and activities that are under its control and jurisdiction. The goal is to ensure that Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan activities are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with federal regulations and other statutory or regulatory requirements. The City's primary monitoring goals are:
• Provide technical assistance to grant administrators and staff • Ensure activities are carried out in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements • Identify deficiencies and promote corrections in order to improve the City’s ability to adhere to the Consolidated Plan objectives and annual goals
City staff participate in regular meetings and communicate with subrecipients as needed to discuss project or program progress.

All Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts are reviewed carefully to ensure compliance with HUD and local requirements for program delivery, financial management, procurement, personnel matters, and other such requirements. Subrecipients are required to enter into agreements that specify objectives, scope of work, applicable timelines, performance targets, budget, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and monitoring and reporting requirements.

In addition, the City may undertake activities through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which funds the acquisition, expansion or rehabilitation of land, buildings, and other major infrastructure. Projects included in the CIP budget exceed $50,000 and involve public works construction.

During project implementation, subrecipients are required to submit periodic reports detailing progress toward objectives, problems and/or resolution to meeting goals, and quantitative participation data by ethnicity, income, and household status. Periodic reports and payment requests are reviewed for compliance with the project agreement, budget consistency, and documentation of expenditures. Subrecipients are advised of any procedural errors and/or ineligible activities, and provided with technical assistance as needed.

Upon project completion, project sponsors are required to submit completion reports

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identifying program/project accomplishments, including number of persons or households served, ethnicity, and income level.

The City and subrecipients shall comply with participant eligibility requirements for CDBG funded projects as detailed in 24 CFR Subpart C of the HUD Regulations and 24 CFR Part 92 for HOME projects. The City or subrecipients collect income verification documentation at the time of intake and at least annually while the participant is receiving CDBG-funded services or during project construction.

Projects are subject to performance monitoring during implementation or following completion. Priority for monitoring engagements may be given to high-risk programs.

Affordable housing development projects must submit annual compliance reports throughout the period of required affordability. Reports are designed to ensure continued compliance with federal regulations, affordability and use restrictions, and other requirements as specified in project loan documents. In addition, all HOME-assisted projects will be subject to periodic onsite inspections to ensure continued compliance with federal housing quality standards.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $40,000

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income $40,000
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

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2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 95.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City does not use HOME funds in any other manner than those described in Section 92.205.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

Not applicable. The City does not use HOME funds for homebuyer activities.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

The City does not use HOME funds for homebuyer activities. When HOME funds are used to acquire residential rental property dedicated as affordable housing, the City applies its Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, which require 55 years of affordability.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

Not applicable. The City does not use HOME funds to refinance existing debt. The HOME TBRA program provides rental subsidies for households whose income is at or below 60% AMI up to 24 months or longer with an extension and if funding is available. Targeted populations include tenants at-risk of losing their housing and becoming homeless (such as rent burdened households), seniors, persons living with permanent disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness. The program is managed by the Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA) and operated with guidance from the SMHA Administrative Plan. Required lease terms are specific to HOME regulations. Further details about the TBRA program can be obtained from SMHA staff at 310-458-8743.

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

The HOME TBRA wait list does have a preference for persons with disabilities and seniors. To receive the disabled preference, the person must present evidence of disabling condition diagnosis with one or more of the following conditions: substance use disorder, serious mental illness,

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developmental disability (as defined in Section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15002), post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive impairments resulting from brain injury, or chronic physical illness or disability. To receive the senior preference, the person must be 62 years of age or older. People can qualify for both preferences if they are 62 or older and are disabled

6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

The preference for disability is not based on any specific diagnosis. However, it does narrow the gap in benefits between those individuals who are disabled and/or are seniors and those who are not.

Seniors and persons living with disabilities do not have as many options for employment compared to other low-income individuals who are not seniors or living with disabilities. Seniors and persons living with disabilities are therefore more vulnerable to rising rents which put them at greater risk of homelessness.

7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR

92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

Not applicable. HOME funds are used exclusively for TBRA and administration.

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2025-29 Consolidated Plan
&
2025-26 Action Plan
Public Review Draft - May/June 2025
For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
Telephone (310) 458-8310
[email protected]

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NOTE: This draft 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan will receive continuous updates as staff and consultants refine and complete their research and analysis. Feedback or questions regarding this public review draft may be submitted to [email protected]
Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The Proposed 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan (“Consolidated Plan”) for the City of Santa Monica, California has been prepared in response to a consolidated process developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs.

This Consolidated Plan outlines housing, community, and economic development needs, priorities, strategies, and projects to be undertaken by the City of Santa Monica with the funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City receives an annual share of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. In order to receive its CDBG and HOME entitlement, the City must submit this Consolidated Plan and First Year Annual Action Plan to HUD. The funds are intended to provide lower and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing preservation, development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and program administration.

The Consolidated Plan serves the following functions: 1) A planning document for the City, which builds upon a citizen participation process; 2) An application for federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; 3) A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and 4) An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance.

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
Priorities are based on input from the public participation process, recommendations of City staff, and input and recommendations from participating organizations. The strategies described herein establish Santa Monica’s priorities for assisting low- and moderate-income persons and neighborhoods with funds made available through the Consolidated Plan. The affordable housing and development needs of a

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community often outweigh the resources available to address those needs. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize the use of available funds to the highest and best use to meet the most pressing needs for housing, community development, people experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable populations with special needs.

The majority of CDBG activities are selected based on eligibility and need. All organizations requesting CDBG funds for public services, through a formal application process, must demonstrate that the activity is located in an LMI (low- and moderate-income) area, benefits a Low and Moderate Clientele, or benefits low- and moderate-income households.

3. Evaluation of past performance
Accomplishments by City Departments and numerous non-profit organizations are submitted to HUD annually via the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) following the end of each program year. The list below identifies some of the accomplishments reported on the 2023 CAPER for activities completed through the fourth year of the current 2020-24 Consolidated Plan. • 638 households supported through the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program • 198 households receiving tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) to subsidize rental expenses (HOME) • Home accessibility modifications to 21 units for special needs populations, including the elderly, frail elderly, and persons with disabilities (CDBG)
• Legal services to 2031 low-income program participants to promote access to justice, fair housing, and strengthen communities (CDBG)
• Job training, readiness workshops, and employment to 432 participants (CDBG) • Housing retention and supportive services to 432 formerly homeless individuals in the Continuum of Care program (CDBG)
 A variety of public infrastructure improvements at Virigina Avenue Park benefitting 7790 Santa Monicans residing in the service area (CDBG)

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The City recognizes that the evaluation of past performance is critical to ensuring the City and its subrecipients are implementing activities effectively and that those activities align with the City’s overall strategies and goals. The City will continue to track performance of programs and activities undertaken in alignment with Consolidated Plan strategies to ensure steady progress toward established five-year goals.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City considers the involvement of its low- and moderate-income residents to be essential to the development and implementation of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans.

To that end, residents and community stakeholders of Santa Monica played a significant role in the preparation of this 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. The City utilized the requirements and strategies for citizen participation detailed with the municipal code to encourage robust community input. Actions taken by the City to obtain citizen participation included presentations at City Commission meetings, online/website communication, community stakeholder interviews, a widely distributed online survey, public notices, and public hearings.

In accordance with Chapter 2.68 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, two well-publicized public hearings were held at City Commission meetings in March and May. The City also considered results from the City’s Budget Survey and conducted over 20 stakeholder interviews. The original draft 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan were available for a thirty-day public review and comment period starting on May 23, 2025. A third public hearing was scheduled for the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting concurrent with Council’s approval of the plan.

The public hearings and public review periods were both noticed in accordance with the municipal code and included official notices in the Santa Monica Daily Press, email notification to local grantees, service providers, neighborhood associations, and Housing and Human Services boards, commissions, and workgroups. Notices invited participation from Spanish speakers and offered accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Taken together, these outreach and engagement strategies are part of a concerted effort to obtain significant public input during preparation of the plans.

5. Summary of public comments
A final accounting of any feedback or comments received in response to outreach efforts, including the aforementioned public hearings, during the 30-day public review periods, or at the Council meetings held in conjunction with this plan is included in the Public Participation attachment to the final, Councilapproved 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan. Copies of all public hearing and

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public review notices to participate and all input received will be incorporated into the Plan prior to final submission to HUD, to the extent possible.

This 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan sets forth a description of activities for the use of funds that will become available during the coming Federal fiscal year, determines goals for individuals and households to be served, and describes the implementation plan and geographic location of the activities to be undertaken. The formula allocation for the Community Development Block Grant program is $1,114,932, the HOME allocation is $502,427.92, with approximately $50,000 projected in CDBG program income and $40,000 in HOME program income.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator SANTA MONICA Housing and Human Services Department HOME Administrator SANTA MONICA Housing and Human Services Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Santa Monica’s Housing and Human Services Department (HHSD) served as the lead agency in coordinating development of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.

HHSD staff is currently responsible for administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds and works to ensure a consistent approach to administering projects and progressing towards goals. In addition, HHSD works with public agencies, for-profit, and non-profit organizations that play a part in the provision of affordable housing and community services in Santa Monica.

The City currently uses HOME funding for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and continues to closely monitor available federal funding, adjusting its lease up as necessary. The City adheres to income limits established by HUD in order to determine eligibility for programs and for income targeting purposes. Income eligibility is determined by comparing the annual income of an applicant to the applicable income limits for their family size. In order to be income eligible a family must be a very lowincome, low-income, or moderate-income family.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Housing and Human Services Department
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-458-8310
[email protected]

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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)

1. Introduction
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City of Santa Monica is one of 88 cities in Los Angeles County and is geographically surrounded by the City of Los Angeles. Santa Monica has maintained a robust investment of local resources in human services, including services for people who are homeless. The City continues to be impacted by the overall rise in need for social services in the region and encourages surrounding communities to take on their fair share of the cost and resource burden of providing services for people who are homeless.

The City continues to develop progressive and compassionate solutions that foster access to appropriate housing and services in every community, drawing on regional resources.

Beginning in 2015, the City has participated in the development and implementation of Los Angeles County's Homeless Initiative, which has a spending plan of $637 million for fiscal year 2025-2026 to address homelessness regionwide. The City of Santa Monica partnered with the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative’s Pathway Home, an encampment resolution program adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2023, to transition 25 individuals experiencing homelessness from the downtown area into interim housing.

The City has the opportunity to expand services addressing homelessness using new funding streams, Measure CS and Measure GS, approved by Santa Monica voters in November 2022.

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The on-going revenue streams generated through Measures CS and GS provides funding to develop a comprehensive homelessness strategic plan and accelerate the City's work on addressing homelessness, producing and preserving affordable housing, and maintaining clean and safe public spaces. A number of activities funded under Measure CS are complete, including a comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan (HSP) which was approved by City Council on March 11, 2025, expansion of the City's homeless multi-disciplinary teams, redesign of the SAMOSHEL interim housing program to accommodate 24/7 intakes, and efforts to expand the Police Department's Homeless Liaison Program (HLP) to operate 7 days per week.

Such a significant level of investment presented a ground-breaking opportunity for the City to embark on implementing the recommendations laid out in the City's 2023 Homelessness Report. Planning and organizational adjustments have begun for what will likely be a multi-year Measure GS implementation strategy. The City is committed to continuing to work with regionwide partners to develop progressive and compassionate solutions that foster access to appropriate housing and services in every community.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The City coordinates with the Continuum of Care (CoC) by actively participating in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative which is driven by the County Executive Office and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as the CoC lead agency. Santa Monica is focusing especially on County strategies that create a coordinated system, subsidize housing, and increase the supply of affordable housing. This plan has been effective in bringing regional partners together to form collaborative efforts and improving coordination between public (housing authorities, County Depts. of Mental Health, Public Health, Health Services and Public Social Services) and private (foundations, corporations, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based communities) housing and services. The City has participated in the development and implementation of the Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System (CES), in accordance with HUD requirements. CES seeks to standardize the assessment process to ensure people who are homeless are matched to the most appropriate housing options, while enhancing coordination of housing and services through intensive collaboration. CES brings together local resources with county departments, housing authorities, mainstream benefits, the Veterans Administration (VA), and private sector partners. Staff from the City's Housing and Human Services Department also participates in CoC planning meetings, quarterly CoC meetings and LAHSA Commission meetings to provide comment on critical CoC issues such as performance measures, evaluation tools, and NOFA prioritization.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS While the City of Santa Monica does not administer ESG funds, the City is part of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

The City meets weekly with its current HMIS vendor, LAHSA's current HMIS vendor, and LAHSA with the goal of fully transitioning to LAHSA's HMIS during FY 2025-26, which will improve care and case coordination. Local consent forms and policies are consistent with CoC standards. Cityfunded programs share this common computerized database to track unduplicated participants and their outcomes, as well as to coordinate case management within the system. Santa Monica was one of the first communities nationally to build the Vulnerability Index assessment into an existing HMIS, which allowed for the full integration of the Service Registry into HMIS to improve case coordination and outcome reporting.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

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1 Agency/Group/Organization The People Concern
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Health
Services-Homeless
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Other-Mental Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Growing Place
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Connections for Children
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.

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5 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Monica College
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Services-Employment
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs – Unaccompanied Youth
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Chrysalis
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
7 Agency/Group/Organization JVS SoCal
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Venice Family Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Services-Children
Services-Education
Services-Health
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Homeless
Services-Other-Mental Health

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
9 Agency/Group/Organization WISE & Healthy Aging
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly persons Services-Health
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Other-Mental Health
Services-Other-Food
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Human Services Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other-City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Monica Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs

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Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
12 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica - Housing & Human Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in two one-on-one
interviews; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
13 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Public Works Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
public infrastructure needs and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
14 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Information Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to

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outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
broadband needs and other related issues for the
development of the Consolidated Plan goals and
priority needs.
15 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica – Office of Emergency Management
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
hazard mitigation needs and other related issues
for the development of the Consolidated Plan
goals and priority needs.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other- City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to the
homeless response system and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Community Corporation of Santa Monica Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
affordable housing development and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.
18 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Monica Community Development

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Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
economic development and other related issues
for the development of the Consolidated Plan
goals and priority needs.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Meals on Wheels West
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly persons Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Other-Food
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization participated in a one-on-one
interview; provided data and input relating to
public service needs and other related issues
for the development of the Consolidated Plan
goals and priority needs.
20 Agency/Group/Organization Pico Neighborhood Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Non-Housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to community needs and other related
issues for the development of the Consolidated
Plan goals and priority needs.
21 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
Other-Legal Aid Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs

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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to fair housing challenges and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The organization was invited to participate in a
one-on-one interview to provide data and input
relating to economic development and other
related issues for the development of the
Consolidated Plan goals and priority needs.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Recreation and Parks Commission Agency/Group/Organization Type Other- City Commission
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The commission hosted a public hearing and
provided data and input relating to public
infrastructure other related issues for the
development of the Consolidated Plan goals
and priority needs.

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting To the best of its ability, the City of Santa Monica has conducted outreach to all known agencies and organizations involved in activities that are relevant to CDBG and HOME activities and programs. The City continues to consult with a wide variety of agencies and organizations, takes steps to ensure widespread awareness of the development of the Consolidated Plan and

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Annual Action Plan, and is intentional about creating opportunities for meaningful feedback from a diverse group of service providers, stakeholders, and community members.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
City of Santa Monica
2025- 2030 Homelessness
Strategic Plan
City of Santa Monica Homelessness Strategy
Housing Element Update
2021-2029
City of Santa Monica Housing Needs Assessment and Market Analysis
Behavioral Health
Feasibility Study City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals Aging & Disability
Strategic Planning City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals Land Use and Circulation
Element City of Santa Monica City Vision and Goals
Analysis and
Recommendations of
Local Tenant Protection
City of Santa Monica Tenant Protection Recommendations
SMHA Public Housing
Five-Year Plan Housing Authority Coordination of Efforts Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing Choice Housing Authority Fair Housing Objectives & Plan Assessment of Fair
Housing Housing Authority Fair Housing Objectives & Plan Westside Cities Council of
Governments (WSCCOG)
meetings
Council of Governments
(COG) Coordination of Efforts
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The City of Santa Monica has established a number of commissions and advisory boards comprised of interested citizens to monitor the needs of the community and advise the City Council on the best way to address these needs, including the Disabilities Commission, Housing Commission, Human Services Commission, and the Virginia Avenue Park Advisory Board. The City also partners with several local non-profit organizations to ensure the adequate provision of housing and community services in Santa Monica. The organizations are invited to Commission meetings and to Public Hearings and Council meetings, where their ideas, expressions of need, and information on program activities are sought. More information on the City’s non-profit partners for the Human Services Grants Program can be viewed at santamonica.gov/human-services-grants program.

The City also works closely with a network of other private and public entities that constitute a comprehensive network of resources. These include key public and quasi-public agencies, coalitions and groups, such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Employment Development Department, California Department of Aging, California Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, United Way, and Westside Cities Council of Governments.

Social service delivery by non-profit agencies is coordinated through the City’s Human Services Grants Program which is approved annually by the City Council during the budget adoption process. The City Council approves projects and programs that meet the City’s goals. In addition, the Westside Coalition has representatives from agencies involved with emergency shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The Coalition meets monthly to coordinate efforts, including advocacy in the county, state, and federal government.

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In recognition of the importance of behavioral health and wellness as relevant to both Consolidated Plan goals and other City efforts, the City developed a Behavioral Health Strategy with the goal of developing a regional holistic plan that proposes both short-term and longterm approaches to the myriad of issues facing our community in relation to mental health and substance abuse issues.

In 2024, the City embarked on a strategic planning process to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Santa Monica, including housing and services related needs which will be presented to City Council in September 2025. In 2023, the City contracted with consultant Berry Dunn to develop a comprehensive homelessness strategic plan that set clear policy direction, promote alignment across city stakeholders, and support regional efforts which was presented to City Council in March 2025.

Narrative (optional):

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PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City considers the involvement of its low- and moderate-income residents to be essential to the development and implementation of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. The residents of Santa Monica played a significant role in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. While developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, the City’s municipal code was utilized to guide citizen input and participation as the City launched a collaborative effort to consult with elected officials, commissioners, City departments, community stakeholders, and beneficiaries of entitlement programs to inform and develop the priorities and strategies contained within the five-year plan. Actions taken by the City to obtain citizen participation included: presentations at City meetings, online/website communication, stakeholder interviews, a widely distributed online survey, public notices, and public hearings. The City’s outreach and consultation strategies included the formation of community outreach partnerships with housing, service, and mental health providers; workforce developers; community advocates; and others. The citizen participation requirements detailed in the City’s municipal code will continue to guide the preparation and/or revision of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) over the next five program years.

In order to inform development, the Plans, and in accordance with Chapter 2.68 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the City advertised public hearings to receive input on the development of the Plans at the March 20, 2025 meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the May 1, 2025 meeting of the Housing Commission. The Plans were subsequently made available for a well-advertised 30-day public review period beginning May 24, 2025. A third public hearing was scheduled for the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting concurrent with Council’s approval of the plan.

The public review periods and public hearings were noticed in accordance with the municipal code and included official notices in the Santa Monica Daily Press, email notification to local grantees, service providers, neighborhood associations, and Housing and Human Services boards, commissions, and workgroups Notices invited participation from Spanish speakers and offered accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Taken together, these outreach and engagement strategies were part of a concerted effort to obtain significant public input during preparation of the plan.

The Citizen Outreach Participation Table below provides details about the various outreach efforts.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Community
Budget
Meeting
Nontargeted/broad
community

General Public
12 members of the public;
February 6, 2025
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
2 Community
Budget
Meeting
(Virtual)
Nontargeted/broad
community

General Public
11 members of the public;
February 13, 2025
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
3 Community
Budget
Meeting
Nontargeted/broad
community

General Public
6 members of the public;
February 18, 2025
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted

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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Public
Hearing
Recreation and
Parks
Commission
(RPC) Meeting
Commission members and
members of the public;
March 20, 2025
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
a20250320.pdf
5 Public
Hearing
Housing
Commission
Meeting
Commission members and
members of the public;
May 1, 2025
Funds are
needed to
support
homeownership
for low- to
moderateincome buyers.

Would also
prefer to see
support for
inclusionary
housing over
100% affordable
housing.

All comments were
accepted
https://archivevideo.granicus.com/santa
monica/santamonica_73
411fee-31e7-4abe-a3c7-
6fd14af5d734.mp4
6 Stakeholder
Interviews
Representatives
from city
departments,
commissions,
and local nonprofit
organizations
21 targeted interviews
were conducted between
March 31- May 6, 2025
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted

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Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
7 Public
Survey
Nontargeted/broad
community

General Public
1,293 interview responses
were received between
January 29- February 19,
2025
Responses to
the survey
indicated that
homelessness,
public safety,
and affordable
housing are top
concerns.

All comments were
accepted
8 Public
Review &
Comment
Period
Nontargeted/broad
community

General Public
comments were received
between
All comments
will be accepted
All comments will be
accepted

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Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
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Outreach
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Nontargeted/broad
community

Residents of
Public and
Assisted Housing

Vulnerable
Individuals and
Households
Information regarding the
Mar 20, 2025, the May 1,
2025, and the June 24,
2025 Public Hearings, the
30-Day Public Review
period, and the June 24,
2025 Council Meetings,
was posted on the City's
CDBG/HOME webpage,
with directions on how to
participate and/or submit
public comment.

All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
www.santamonica.gov/c
ommunity-developmentblock-grant-and-homeinvestment-partnershipprograms

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Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
10 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Nontargeted/broad
community

Residents of
Public and
Assisted Housing

Vulnerable
Individuals and
Households
Newspaper advertisements
regarding the Mar 20,
2025, the May 1, 2025, and
the June 24, 20254 Public
Hearings, the 30-Day Public
Review period, and the
June 24, 2025 Council
Meetings were posted in
the Santa Monica Daily
Press, with directions on
how to participate and/or
submit public comment.

All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
www.smdp.com

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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
11 Mass
Emailing
City
Commissions,
Services
Providers,
Community
Groups
Email notice of the Mar 20,
2025, the May 1, 2025, and
the June 24, 2025 Public
Hearings, the 30-Day Public
Review period, and the
June 24, 2025 Council
Meetings was distributed
to local grantees and
services providers, Santa
Monica Neighborhood
Associations, and boards,
commissions, advisory
bodies, and workgroups
supported by the Housing
and Human Services
Department;
All comments
were accepted
All comments were
accepted
N/A
12 Public
Hearing
Nontargeted/broad
community
City Council will hold a
public hearing and consider
approval of the ConPlan
and AAP on June 24, 2025
All comments
will be accepted
All comments will be
accepted
www.santamonica.gov/t
opic-explainers/citycouncil
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment provides an overview of the impacts of this growth on housing availability, affordability, and quality. It includes the following sections:

 Housing Needs Assessment: data on population, income level, number and type of households, and housing problems. For the purpose of this section, housing problems are defined as:
o Lack of complete kitchen facilities.
o Lack of complete plumbing facilities.
o Cost burden: the allocation of more than 30% of gross household income toward housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities; for owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities. This section includes data on severe cost burden, as well, which is paying more than 50% of gross household income on housing costs. o Overcrowding: more than one person per room, not including bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-room.

HUD default datasets used for this Consolidated Plan are from the 2000 Census (Base Year); 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS); and the 2016-2020 CHAS (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy).

 Disproportionately Greater Need: when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experiences housing problems (as defined above) at a greater rate (10% or more) than the income level for the County as a whole.  Public Housing: information on the number and type of public housing units and the characteristics of residents is presented. For the purpose of this section, “public housing” includes traditional public housing units subsidized by annual contribution contracts (ACC) and former public housing units that have been converted to “affordable housing” under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. Data on voucher programs is provided, as well.
 Homeless Needs Assessment: the nature and extent of homelessness in Santa Monica using data from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and

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 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment: housing needs for persons who are not homeless but require supportive services are presented. These populations include the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with alcohol or other drug addictions. HUD default data is not provided; data used to assess these needs is appropriately cited. HOPWA data is based on CDC HIV Surveillance Data and the HOPWA CAPER and
 Non-Housing Community Development Needs: non-housing community development needs (i.e., public facilities, public improvements, and public services) is based on input from consultations/community input and local plans and reports as HUD default data is not provided.

Maps Used in the Needs Assessment
 To provide the most current representation of needs in New Jersey, where available, GIS Maps are used to support the data tables. All maps are based on 2019-2023 ACS data.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
Table 5 shows that the population of Santa Monica saw a -1% decrease in total population between 2009 and 2020 and held 91,600 residents in 2020. According to 2019-2023 ACS data, there were 93,076 residents in 2023. Chart 3.1 shows the population change from 2018 to 2023. The population of the City has remained relatively stable, with a slight decline occurring from 2021 (92,828) to 2022 (89,951), likely reflecting the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since then, the population has gradually decreased, with small annual drops in 2022 and 2023.

Chart 3.1
Population Trends
City of Santa Monica
PolicyMap
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Population 92,170 91,600 -1%
Households 46,690 45,705 -2%

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Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Median Income $76,580.00 $98,300.00 28%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) According to Census estimates, the total number of households in Santa Monica increased by approximately 2.1% between 2018 and 2023. The most significant growth occurred in Census Tract 06037701802, which experienced a rise of just over 30%. All other tracts reported more modest growth of 10% or less, with some areas even seeing a decline in the total number of households. Table 6 shows that between 2016 and 2020, out of the estimated 45,705 households, just under 40% have incomes at or below 80% AMI in the following groupings – there were 8,270 households between 0-30% AMI (18.1%), 4,575 households between >30-50% AMI (10%), and 5,105 households between 50-80% AMI (11.2%). As the number of lowmoderate income households continues to increase the need for affordable housing options will also need to increase to keep pace with demand.

The median income increased by approximately 16.9% between 2018 and 2023, with the median income of the City being $109,739 by 2023. However, with the significant increase in rent and living costs, this increase has likely not kept up with these demands. Map 3.1 shows the distribution of median household income in the City. Higher median incomes are seen in tracts on the western and eastern sides of the city, with tracts closer to the ocean and downtown having lower median incomes.
2019 to 2023 Census data suggests that the City’s poverty rate was 11.6% in 2023. Central tracts, especially near downtown, have higher poverty rates than those on the outer edges of the city. When income is concentrated in certain areas it can lead to concentrated areas of poverty, which become of particular concern if income and geography are closely related to race or ethnicity in the community. This data may suggest that there are not enough affordable housing options to allow LMI individuals to live in certain areas within Santa Monica.

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Map 3.1
Median Household Income
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap

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Number of Households Table
By HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI)
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 8,270 4,575 5,105 3,225 24,530
Small Family Households 1,100 1,335 1,585 940 8,390
Large Family Households 75 135 130 85 975
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 2,140 1,245 1,050 500 3,835
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 2,505 540 635 270 2,020
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 200 259 395 259 1,925
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen facilities 490 85 145 10 730 0 0 15 0 15
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 90 260 50 45 445 0 0 0 10 10
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and none
of the above
problems) 115 205 165 75 560 0 0 0 0 0
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 3,750 1,685 690 180 6,305 800 450 405 150 1,805 Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 885 995 1,725 850 4,455 115 105 205 345 770

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 1,165 0 0 0 1,165 170 0 0 0 170
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of
four housing
problems 4,445 2,235 1,055 315 8,050 800 450 420 160 1,830 Having none of four
housing problems 2,610 1,500 3,000 2,180 9,290 415 390 630 575 2,010 Household has
negative income, but
none of the other
housing problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 845 925 695 2,465 165 85 215 465
Large Related 55 50 20 125 20 20 20 60
Elderly 2,720 760 425 3,905 630 265 310 1,205
Other 1,445 1,295 1,455 4,195 100 190 70 360

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Total need by
income
5,065 3,030 2,595 10,690 915 560 615 2,090
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 0 0 480 480 165 60 0 225
Large Related 0 0 0 0 20 0 20 40
Elderly 1,975 465 120 2,560 545 220 160 925
Other 0 1,310 825 2,135 75 0 0 75
Total need by
income
1,975 1,775 1,425 5,175 805 280 180 1,265
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 185 335 170 120 810 0 0 0 10 10
Multiple, unrelated
family households 0 95 30 0 125 0 0 0 0 0
Other, non-family
households 20 45 15 0 80 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by
income
205 475 215 120 1,015 0 0 0 10 10
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households with
Children Present
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

According to 2019-2023 Census data, 46.6% of households in Santa Monica are single-person households. Renters are more likely than homeowners to live in single-person households. Map

3.2 shows that single-person households are spread throughout the City, with the largest concentration (over 60% of households) located in the southwest corner tract. Downtown tracts also have higher concentrations of 1-person households. The higher concentration tracts are located near the beach and downtown Santa Monica, which are likely to attract or accommodate more single-person household residents. Northern tracts have lower percentages of 1-person households (less than 30%).

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Map 3.2
Single Person Households
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

A 2023 survey from the City of Los Angeles found that 41% of people experiencing homelessness had also experienced domestic violence, underscoring the tight link between abuse and housing loss. For many women, DV is the presenting issue leading to homelessness.

Stakeholders stressed the need for more housing units that are affordable, trauma-informed, and capable of providing wraparound services for survivors—especially those who are parenting, navigating legal systems, or dealing with substance use or mental health concerns.

Survivors of domestic violence—especially those with children—require intensive legal support to navigate custody issues, immigration status, protective orders, and housing access.

Stakeholders emphasized that legal services are often underfunded, despite being one of the

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most critical components of a survivor’s path to stability. Organizations like Sojourn, Inner City Law Center, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), and others provide legal representation, but demand continues to outpace availability.

Persons with Disabilities
2019-2023 Census data suggests that 8,815 people, or 9.7% of the City’s population, was living with a disability. This was a 2.8% increase from 2018-2022 estimates. 3.3 shows that the central tracts have higher concentrations of people living with disabilities. The tract with the highest disability rate (19.7%) was in the central area of the City. 3.4 shows the concentrations of those living with a disability who are also living in poverty. The darkest shaded tracts indicate areas in which 35% or more of residents are living in poverty with a disability. 2023 ACS data shows that 2.7% of the City’s population aged 65-74 years and 22.3% of those aged 75 years or older were living with a disability. Independent living disabilities (because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping) are the highest disability type for those 65 years or older and affect

16.6% of the senior population. There is a need for more housing assistance for those living with disabilities, especially the elderly population.

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Map 3.3
Disability
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap
Map 3.4
People Living in Poverty with a Disability
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap

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Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

What are the most common housing problems?
Table 7 shows that housing cost burden is the most common housing problem in the City. A housing unit is considered cost-burdened when between 30 and 50 percent of its income goes toward housing costs, and severely cost-burdened when housing costs consume more than 50 percent of a household’s income as shown in Tables 8 and 9 above. Table 7 shows that 5,225 households (31.8%) were cost burdened, and 8,110 households (49.4%) were severely cost

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burdened based on 2016-2020 CHAS data. The majority of cost burdened (85.3%) and severely cost burdened (77.8%) households are renters.

Maps 3.5 and 3.6 highlight the concentrations of cost burdened homeowners and renters throughout the City. Tract 06037701902 has the highest rate of cost burdened homeowners at

75.7%. All other purple shades indicate homeowner cost burden of at least 30%, with the pink shade indicating cost burden less than 30%. Map 3.6 shows that all tracts in the City experience renter cost burden of at least 30%, with the darkest purple areas indicating cost burden of 50% or greater.

Map 3.5
Cost Burdened Homeowners
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap

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Map 3.6
Cost Burdened Renters
City of Santa Monica
2019-2023 ACS, PolicyMap
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Renter and owner households earning between 0–50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are the most severely impacted by housing cost burdens in Santa Monica. As shown in Table 9, 9,570 of the 12,780 cost-burdened households (74.9%) fall within this income bracket. Among all cost-burdened households, 83.5% are renters—highlighting a significantly higher burden on renter households compared to owners.

Similarly, Table 10 shows that of the 6,440 households with severe cost burdens, 4,835 (75.1%) were in the 0–50% AMI range, and 80.4% of those were renter households. Stakeholder

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interviews confirmed that renters—particularly those in the extremely low- to low-income brackets—face disproportionate challenges in maintaining stable housing. Elderly renters on fixed incomes were also identified as being especially vulnerable to severe cost burdens.

Stakeholders from the Santa Monica Housing Authority reported an increase in long-term resident families becoming newly at risk of homelessness due to rising rental costs and a shortage of affordable 2- and 3-bedroom units. This shortage disproportionately affects families with children, who not only need space but also proximity to essential services like schools, parks, and childcare. The lack of family-sized affordable housing was described as a major gap contributing to displacement pressures.

Stakeholder input from Santa Monica College’s Pico Partnership Program underscored rising rates of housing displacement and food insecurity among youth and young adults. While many of these students are not classified as “homeless” under HUD definitions, they frequently live in unstable conditions such as couch surfing or separating from their families due to economic strain. Barriers to rental access—such as credit history, eviction records, or prior justice involvement—were also cited as contributing factors. In response, SMC is actively pursuing new student housing options at its Bundy campus to support low-income and displaced students.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance Stakeholders from both the Housing Authority and local housing providers emphasized that low-income families with children—particularly those earning less than 30% of AMI—are at elevated risk of homelessness, even if they are currently housed. These households often live in overcrowded conditions, rely on multigenerational arrangements, or reside in substandard units due to limited affordable housing options.

Stakeholders also noted that while some affordable units have been built through partnerships with organizations like Community Corporation and Upward Bound, most units are designed for single adults or seniors. Families, by contrast, require multi-bedroom units in close proximity to childcare, schools, and transit. This misalignment between the available housing stock and family needs was consistently cited in interviews as a core challenge to housing stability.

Additionally, formerly homeless households who are nearing the end of rapid re-housing or short-term subsidy programs are vulnerable to repeat episodes of homelessness. Stakeholders identified an urgent need for long-term rental assistance, case management, and employment support to ensure sustainable housing outcomes for these households.

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If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Stakeholders across multiple interviews identified several characteristics of the local housing market that contribute to instability and increased risk of homelessness:
 A shortage of family-sized affordable units, particularly 2- and 3-bedroom rentals, creates overcrowding and displacement pressures for households with children.  Newer developments often consist of studio or one-bedroom units, limiting their suitability for larger or multigenerational households.  Many units are geared toward seniors or single adults, leaving families underserved.  Accessibility limitations, including apartments located on upper floors without elevators, especially impact older adults and individuals with disabilities.  Rental screening barriers—such as credit checks, criminal history, or eviction records— create obstacles for low-income applicants and those with lived experience of homelessness.
 Insufficient proximity to transit, schools, and childcare restricts viable housing options for lower-income families.

Stakeholders also highlighted that the misperception that most unhoused individuals are transient or from outside the city has contributed to reduced service investments and a policy shift toward enforcement. This dynamic has, in turn, made it harder to maintain proactive, service-centered responses that could help prevent homelessness among at-risk local households.

Discussion

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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionately greater housing need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10% points or more) than the income level as a whole. The following tables analyze housing problems experienced by different racial and ethnic groups across income ranges in the City. 0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 6,240 2,025 0
White 4,220 1,440 0
Black / African American 560 100 0
Asian 395 315 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 810 165 0
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,790 780 0
White 2,470 520 0

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Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Black / African American 415 45 0
Asian 165 80 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 625 120 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,410 1,695 0
White 2,465 985 0
Black / African American 65 45 0
Asian 285 40 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 455 585 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%

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80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,670 1,560 0
White 1,125 970 0
Black / African American 20 70 0
Asian 175 165 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 165 175 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
0-30% AMI
Approximately 75.5% of households within this income group experience housing problems.

Two racial groups—American Indian and Alaska Native households and Pacific Islander households—face a disproportionately greater housing need, with 100% of households in both groups experiencing housing problems. This rate is nearly 15 percentage points higher than the jurisdictional average. While not exceeding the 10% threshold to be classified as disproportionately affected, it is worth noting that 84.8% of Black or African American households in this income group experience housing problems—just under the threshold, but still notably higher than the overall rate.
30-50% AMI
Approximately 82.9% of households within this income group experience housing problems. 100% of Pacific Islander households in this income category experience housing problems, exceeding the jurisdiction average by about 17%.
50-80% AMI
Approximately 66.8% of households within this income group experience housing problems.

87.7% of Asian households in this income group experience housing problems and are disproportionately affected by being impacted by nearly 11% more than the jurisdiction.

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Approximately 82.9% of households within this income group experience housing problems. 100% of Pacific Islander households in this income category experience housing problems, exceeding the jurisdiction average by about 17%.
80-100% AMI
Approximately 51.7% of households within this income group experience housing problems.

There are no racial or ethnic groups that experience housing problems at a disproportionate rate at this income level.

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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
This section compares the existence of housing problems amongst racial groups against that of the jurisdiction as a whole in an effort to determine if any group(s) share a disproportionate burden of the area’s housing problems. For this purpose, HUD guidelines deem a disproportionately greater need exists when persons of a particular racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate of at least 10 percentage points higher than the jurisdiction as a whole.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,245 3,025 0
White 3,550 2,105 0
Black / African American 395 265 0
Asian 395 315 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 670 310 0
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,685 1,890 0

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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
White 1,820 1,170 0
Black / African American 150 310 0
Asian 105 140 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 520 225 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,475 3,630 0
White 1,010 2,440 0
Black / African American 65 45 0
Asian 190 140 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 160 875 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%

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80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 475 2,755 0
White 285 1,810 0
Black / African American 20 70 0
Asian 65 275 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 75 265 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
0-30% AMI
Approximately 63.4% of households within this income group experience severe housing problems. Two racial groups—American Indian and Alaska Native households and Pacific Islander households—face a disproportionately greater housing need, with 100% of households in both groups experiencing housing problems. This rate is more than 35% higher than the jurisdictional average.
30-50% AMI
Approximately 58.7% of households within this income group experience severe housing problems. 100% of Pacific Islander households and 69.8% of Hispanic households in this income category experience severe housing problems. These rates are both more than 10% of the jurisdictional average, and both groups are disproportionately impacted. 50-80% AMI
Approximately 28.9% of households within this income group experience severe housing problems. 59.1% of Black or African American households in this income category experience severe housing problems, which is about 30% greater than the jurisdiction’s average. 57.6% of Asian households in this income category experience severe housing problems, which is nearly 30% greater than the jurisdictional average. Thus, both Black or African American and Asian residents in this income group experience severe housing problems at a disproportionate rate.

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80-100% AMI
Approximately 14.7% of households within this income group experience severe housing problems. At this income level, no racial or ethnic group experiences a disproportionately greater housing need due to severe housing problems.

Santa Monica City CouncilApril 28, 2026

Santa Monica City Council
April 28, 2026