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May 12, 2026

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City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA

CAROLINE TOROSIS
MAYOR

ELLIS RASKIN JESSE ZWICK

COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM

DAN HALL BARRY SNELL

COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER

LANA NEGRETE NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA

COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI

CITY MANAGER

HEIDI VON TONGELN

CITY ATTORNEY

DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN

INTERIM CITY CLERK

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))

WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.

Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.

Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.

Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.

ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)

1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)

2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).

3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.

4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)

5. Closed Sessions.

6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items

7. Study Session.

8. Continued Items.

9. Administrative Proceedings.

10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)

11. Staff Administrative Item.

12. Public Hearings.

13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.

14. Resolutions.

15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)

16. Councilmember Discussion Items.

Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].

Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.

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AGENDAS

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM

HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.

Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.

We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.

The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.

LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL

MOTIONS

1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 4 raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)

1.A. Written Comments

2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS

2.A. Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month

2.B. Proclamation: Public Work's Week/Bike Month

3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)

4.A. Award Bid #4507 to Clean Energy Corporation for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel for the Department of Transportation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;

2. Award Bid #4507 to Clean Energy Corporation to provide renewable liquid natural gas for the Department of Transportation; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clean Energy Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $7,279,967, including a 10% contingency, for a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.B. Approval of the First Modification to Agreement # 11757 with RAMCO Corporation for As-Needed General Contractor Services
City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 5 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; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement #11757 (CCS) in the amount of $200,000 with RAMCO Corporation for asneeded general contractor services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a new total amount not to exceed $550,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.C. Approval of Third Modification of Agreement #10757 with Waysine, LLC for Parts and Continued Cellular Service for Existing Real-Time Signs at Big Blue Bus Stops and Shelters for the Department of Transportation Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #10757 (CCS) in the amount of $74,600 with WaySine, LLC, for parts and continued cellular service for existing real-time signs at Big Blue Bus stops and shelters for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a nineyear amended agreement (10 years if the option is exercised) with a new total amount not to exceed $1,052,325 (including the option year), with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.D. Authorization to Apply Previously Approved Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase for Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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. Confirm and authorize the application of the previously approved Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to the Main Street Area Festoon Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District resulting in a 3.2 percent adjustment based on the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim CPI for the 12-month period ending June 2025.

4.E. Award Bid #SP2687 to National Pools, Inc. for Construction Services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project for the Public Works Department
City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;

2. Award Bid #SP2687 to National Pools, Inc. to provide construction services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project for the Public Works Department; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with National Pools Inc. in an amount not to exceed $369,000 (including a 10% contingency).

4.F. Award Bid #SP2764 to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, RAMCO General Engineering Contractor, Inc., Sully Miller Contracting Company, and Paveco Construction, Inc. for On Call General Contractor Services for Public Works Maintenance and Repair Projects
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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 #SP2764 to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, RAMCO General Engineering Contractor, Inc., Sully Miller Contracting Company and Paveco Construction, Inc. for On-Call General Contractor Maintenance and Repair Services for the Public Works Department; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute five-year agreements with the following four contractors: PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, RAMCO General Engineering Contractor, Inc., Sully Miller Contracting Company, and Paveco Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for each agreement, over a five-year term, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.G. Approve Agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions for Fire Department Apparatus Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts and Service Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions (FAS) to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and services for medium and heavy-duty Kovatch Mobile Equipment fire apparatus for the Fire 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 $650,000 over a five-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.H. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement # 11035 With Vital Medical Services, LLC, to Provide In-House Medical Services to Arrestees City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #11035 in the amount of $900,000 with Vital Medical Services, LLC, to provide in-house medical services to arrestees for the Police Department.

This will result in a 7-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,813,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.I. Approval of Revisions to the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study and Adoption of the Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;

2. Approve revisions to the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study and adopt the plan; and

3. Direct staff to proceed with the phased implementation of the Safety Study recommendations.

4.J. Award RFB #4511 to AAA Oil Inc., dba California Fuels and Lubricants, for Purchase and Delivery of Renewable Diesel Fuel for the Public Works and Fire Departments - New Item Received 5/8/2026
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 #4511 to AAA Oil, Inc. dba California Fuels and Lubricants for the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel for the Public Works and Fire Departments; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AAA Oil, Inc. dba California Fuels and Lubricants for a total amount not to exceed $2,797,154 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

4.K. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation - New Item Received 5/8/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 8 Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.

4.L. Adoption of Local Roadway Safety Plan - New Item Received 5/8/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect and a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the attached 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan.

5. CLOSED SESSIONS

5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
- New Item Received 5/8/2026
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 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. 5/8/2026

5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):

City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 - New Item Received 5/8/2026 City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 9

5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):

City of Santa Monica, et al. v. Waymo LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581 - New Item Received 5/8/2026

5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):

Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC et al. v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06681 - New Item Received 5/8/2026

5.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):

Waymo LLC v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06541 - New Item Received 5/8/2026

5.F. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) – 1 case (1213 Pine Street) - New Item Received 5/8/2026

5.G. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8: properties: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA; City of Santa Monica; City negotiator:

Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: Fever Lab, Inc.; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license - New Item Received 5/8/2026

5.H. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8: property: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, Beach Parking Lot 1 North, Sandbox North (approximately 15,000 square feet of sand area north of the Beach Bike Path/Lot 1 North to Lifeguard Tower 14 and bordered by the beach bike on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west); City of Santa Monica; City negotiator:

Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: LA Kings (Outdoor Game); under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license - New Item Received 5/8/2026

CITY MANAGER REPORT

TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT

6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.

7. STUDY SESSION
No items

8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items

9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
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10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
No items

11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

11.A. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Policies for Boards and Commissions and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance amending and establishing various Boards and Commissions Resulting from the 2025 Comprehensive Review and Establishment of a Restorative Justice Commission - New Item Received 5/8/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to: amend sections regarding the Public Safety Reform Oversight Commission, Arts Commission, Disabilities Commission, and Human Services Commission to establish a new Housing and Human Services Commission; add new sections converting the Urban Forest Task Force into a Commission and establish a new Restorative Justice Commission;

2. Adopt the attached resolution amending various sections on the Policies for City Boards, Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, and Regional Advisory Boards, and repealing Resolution No. 11510 (CCS);

3. Review and provide direction on information requested at the January 13, 2026 Council meeting, and an alternative option for the Disabilities Commission; and

4. Adopt a finding that the recommended actions herein do not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items

13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items

14. RESOLUTIONS
No items

15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND

OFFICERS
City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 11 No items

16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS

16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Measure GS Resident Oversight Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029 - New Item Received 5/8/2026

16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Authority Board for a term ending on June 30, 2026. (Continued from 03/24/2026) - New Item Received 5/8/2026

16.C. Request of Councilmember Hall that Council approve use of up to $5,000 of discretionary funds to support the Santa Monica Public Library’s LEGO Club programming - New Item Received 5/8/2026

16.D. Request of Councilmembers Hall, Snell, and Mayor Torosis that Council approve use of up to $10,000 of Council discretionary funds, on a 1:1 matching basis, to support Santa Monica High School’s Legado Latino and Black Student Union in offsetting expenses incurred for graduation activities for participating students - New Item Received 5/8/2026

ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].

Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.

City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.

Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.

City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/12/2026 12:39 PM Page 12 Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #1, #2, #3, #5, #9 and the EXPO Line serve City Hall.

Parking is available on Main Street, on Olympic Drive, and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free).

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