Agenda packet — Santa Monica City Council, May 26, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

• 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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Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.F
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Dishlip, Director of Public Works, Mobility Division Subject: Authorization to Accept Two Grants from the California Department of Transportation Local Highway Safety Improvement Program and award RFP No. 11825 to Michael Baker International for the Signal Improvements on Neilson Way and the Lincoln Boulevard & Hill Street Project Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

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

2. Authorize the City Manager to accept two grants awarded in the total amount of $1,152,170 from the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for the Signal Improvements on Neilson Way and Lincoln Boulevard and Hill Street Project in the Public Works Department, and to accept all grant renewals;

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

4. Award RFP #11825 to Michael Baker International to provide transportation planning and traffic engineering services for the Signal Improvements on Neilson Way and Lincoln Boulevard and Hill Street Project for the Public Works Department;

5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Baker International in an amount not to exceed $355,000 over a two-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and

6. Authorize the budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of the report (requires 5 votes).

Summary
The City of Santa Monica (City) Public Works Department continues to advance Vision Zero safety improvements, which support the City’s priority of Achieving Safe Neighborhoods and Clean Streets and the City Council’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways. In August 2025, the City was

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awarded two California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grants to implement targeted safety countermeasures at priority intersections and corridor segments identified in the City of Santa Monica Local Roadway Safety Plan—completed in 2022 (Attachment A). One grant funds signal improvements along Neilson Way between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, and the second funds the replacement of the existing flashing beacons at Lincoln Boulevard and Hill Street with a pedestrian signal. Staff would combine the two grants into a single project to streamline delivery. The design would be funded by a combination of grant and local funds.  Staff recommends awarding RFP #11825 to Michael Baker International for a total amount not to exceed $355,000 over a two-year period.

Discussion
The City completed its Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) in 2022, which analyzed crash data from 2015 to 2019 to identify priority corridors and intersections. Both Neilson Way and Lincoln Boulevard were identified as priority corridors through this data-driven process. The City was awarded two state-funded grants totaling $1,152,170 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to support this project.

Neilson Way Corridor Improvements
Neilson Way between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pico Boulevard was identified as part of the LRSP Priority Network. The intersection of Neilson Way and Pico Boulevard was identified as one of the most critical signalized intersections citywide.

The project would implement the following improvements, including:
• Installation of retroreflective signal backplates at all signalized intersections along the corridor to improve signal visibility;
• Implementation of Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) to increase pedestrian visibility and reduce conflicts with turning vehicles; and • Installation of protected left-turn phasing at 1) Neilson Way & Ocean Park Boulevard and 2) Neilson Way & Pico Boulevard to reduce left-turn conflicts.

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These improvements would build upon and complement recent efforts along the corridor, including installation of speed feedback signs, signal timing modifications, and pavement marking enhancements which were completed in 2022; and upcoming efforts to reduce speeds on Neilson Boulevard with the evaluation, design, and installation of a series of speed tables along the corridor.

Lincoln Boulevard and Hill Street Improvements
Lincoln Boulevard is also identified as a priority corridor in the LRSP. The project would replace the existing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) with a pedestrian/HAWK signal on the north approach of the intersection, providing enhanced crossing protection and reducing pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.

This location is also identified in the Lincoln Neighborhood Corridor Plan (LiNC), which has guided prior improvements such as pedestrian lighting and enhanced crossings.

Staff would submit a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application in May 2026 to complete construction of the remaining phases of the LiNC project.

Vendor Selection
Bidder Recommendation
Best Qualified Firm Michael Baker International
Evaluation Criteria Familiarity with State and Federal Procedures; Project Team; Demonstrated Understanding of the Scope of Work;
Demonstrated Technical Ability; Financial Responsibility and Schedule Management; Experience with Similar
Scope.

Municipal Code SMMC 2.24.190
RFPs Received
General Technologies
and Solutions (GTS)  Iteris, Inc. LIN Consulting, Inc Michael Baker International TJKM  Willdan Engineering  Minagar &
Associates, Inc.

RFP Data
Date Posted Posted On  Advertised In Vendors Date

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Best Bidder Justification
The evaluation committee evaluated proposals and qualifications from the seven consultant teams. The City received an eighth proposal that was disqualified because the vendor did not properly seal their bid from evaluators, as required by the RFP. The evaluation committee was comprised of staff from the Mobility Division and Engineering Division. Based on the familiarity with state and federal procedures; the project team; demonstrated understanding of the scope of work; demonstrated technical ability; financial responsibility and schedule management; experience with similar scopes. The evaluation committee ranked the Michael Baker International team as the best qualified to provide final design services based on their knowledge and experience working on similar pedestrian traffic signal and traffic signal timing projects;  traffic signal timing and coordination expertise of key staff on the project team; and familiarity with state and federally funded grant procedures.

Environmental Review
The grant awards for the crosswalk improvements are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts minor alterations to roadways such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. The project will include new crosswalk markings, signals, curb extensions, and signal improvements on the existing roadways. These minor alterations would not increase the vehicle capacity of the existing roadways.

Therefore, the award of the contract for this project is exempt pursuant to Section 15301.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions

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Staff seeks authority to accept two grants from the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) one for signal improvements along Neilson Way between Ocean Park Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, and the second one for the replacement of the existing flashing beacons at Lincoln Boulevard and Hill Street with a pedestrian signal and recommends the following budget amendment.

FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Establish Revenue Budget Appropriate Funds
Account Number  Amount  Account Number  Amount
20500012.416370.91057
– HSIP Grant Funds –
Lincoln/Hill
$350,000 C2009250.689261.91057 $27,712
20500012.416370.91058 –
HSIP Grant Funds –
Neilson Way
$802,170 C2009250.689261.91058$51,660
20500012.404190 $78,000 C2009250.689260 $78,000
Total  $167,372
Remaining grant funds will be programmed in the FY2026-28 Capital Improvement Program budget for FY 2027-28.

Staff also seeks authority to approve available funding from the Local Return Fund and the Miscellaneous Grants Fund to award a contract to Michael Baker International for design services.

Contract Requests
Funding
Source
Current
Authorized
Amount
FY 2025-26
Requested
Amount
CIP Account Number  Total Contract
Amount
Measure M –
Local Return $197,628 $0.00 C2709030.689110 $197,628
HSIP Grant
Funds –
Lincoln/Hill

0.00 $27,712 C2009250.689261.91057 $27,712
HSIP Grant –
Neilson Way 0.00 $51,660  C2009250.689261.91058 $51,660 Misc. Grant –
Transportation
Development

0.00 $78,000 C2009250.689260 $78,000

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Act, Article III
Total $197,628 $157,372 $355,000
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.

Prepared By: Kyle Kozar, Principal Transportation Planner Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Santa Monica Local Roadway Safety Plan (2022)
B. OAKS_INITIATIVE_FORM_(2)_signed
C. Levine Act Disclosure Form 2025_3-27-25

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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 the official 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 Santa Monica.

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, 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. 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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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 in any 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: ____________________ FOR CITY USE ONLY:

Bid/PO/Contract # ____________________________ Permit # ___________________________

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Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jing Yeo, Director, Administration
Subject: Approval of Second Modification to Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services for Grant Management Services for the Community Development Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of signification 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 #11245 (CCS) for grant management services for the Community Development Department. This will result in a five-year amended agreement, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

Summary
The City was awarded a Hazard Mitigation Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) in support of the Seismic Retrofit Program on September 15, 2021. This grant required outside grant management services, so RFP #299 was issued for these services. Engineering Solutions Services (ESS),was awarded the contract, which was approved by Council on March 8, 2022. This original contract had a three-year term with one one-year option to renew, for a total term of four years. Agreement #11245 with ESS was executed on April 26, 2022. The single oneyear option was executed on June 25, 2024 and a first modification to the agreement was executed on 8/28/25 to extend the term by one year. The agreement is set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year, but the grant program will continue until January 3, 2027. Therefore, staff recommends extending the term of the agreement

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with ESS for an additional year so that the City of Santa Monica (City) can continue utilizing ESS’s grant management services for the life of the grant program. Council approval is necessary for the proposed term extension. All other aspects of the agreement, including the total amount, remain unchanged.

Discussion
The City was awarded a Hazard Mitigation Grant by FEMA in 2021. This grant helps owners of properties in Santa Monica that require seismic retrofitting with the costs of those retrofits by reimbursing them for a percentage of those costs. Due to the complexity of the grant program, the fact that it was a federal grant, and the lack of available staff to fully support this program, the City opted to hire a consultant to provide grant management services. RFP #299 was issued as a result, with the RFP being awarded to, and contract #11245 executed with ESS. The grant program was expected to be completed in 2025, so the term on the contract with ESS was limited to up to four years.

However, the grant program has been extended until January 3, 2027, which will extend the required time needed for grant management services. There will be a three-month closeout period prior to that in which the entire history of the program will be reviewed to ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions that occurred during the program. One of ESS’s primary functions will be to manage this closeout. Therefore, staff recommends extending ESS contract #11245 for one additional year so that ESS can continue providing grant management services for the life of the grant. It is also staff’s understanding that FEMA is actively working on extending the term of the seismic retrofit grant even further, in which case, staff may seek an additional extension to the term of the agreement with ESS to match.

Environmental Review
The agreement is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, which states that CEQA does not apply where there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment. The agreement for ESS’s work is administrative in nature and involves functions such as website creation/hosting,

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contacting owners regarding the grant program, and reporting on financial transactions.

Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed agreement would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is exempt from CEQA.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
03/08/22 (attachment A) Original bid and award of agreement with ESS for grant management services
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: Kevin Purcell, Principal Administrative Analyst Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. March 8, 2022 Staff Report
B. ESS - Oaks
C. ESS - Levine Act
D. ESS - Original Agreement
E. ESS - First Modification

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

OAKS INITIATIVE NOTICE

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS, BIDDERS, PROPOSERS

AND OTHERS SEEKING DISCRETIONARY PERMITS, CONTRACTS,

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.

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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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

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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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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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. 235 Attachment: ESS - Levine Act (7681 : Second Modification to Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services for Grant Management Services) 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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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.

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Agreement No. ____ (CCS)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”), entered into as of _________________(“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica (“City”) and Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. (“ESS”), is made with reference to the following:

RECITALS:

A. The City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of the City.

B. ESS is qualified to do business, and is doing business, in the State of California. ESS represents it has the background, knowledge, experience and expertise necessary to provide the services set forth in this Agreement.

C. The City and ESS now desire to enter into an agreement for ESS to provide professional services to the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 15.

1.1 Option to Extend. The City, in its sole and complete discretion, shall have the option to renew this agreement for up to one additional one year period (“extension term”). The City may exercise its option by letter to ESS from its City Manager, and the exercise of the option shall automatically extend the term of this Agreement up through the Extension Term.

2. ESS Services. ESS will perform all of the services (“Services”) described in Exhibit A, Scope of Services. ESS will complete the Services in accordance with Exhibit B, Budget.

3. City Services. The City agrees to:

3.1 Make available to ESS any currently existing documents, data or information required for the performance of the Services.

3.2 Designate a representative authorized to act on behalf of City.

3.3 Promptly examine and render findings on all documents submitted for staff review by ESS.

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4. Compensation. The City will compensate ESS for the Services performed in an amount not to exceed $736,263 for the Services rendered during the term and, if applicable, extension term, as set forth in Exhibit B.

5. Invoices. ESS will invoice the City monthly for the Services in accordance with Exhibit B and the City will pay any undisputed amount within 30 days of receipt.

6. Notices. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement, must be in writing and will be deemed served when delivered personally, by email, or on the third business day after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, addressed as follows:

6.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to the City:

Building and Safety Division
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main St., Mail Stop 3
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: Kevin Purcell
Re: Agreement No. <Number>
with a copy to:

Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, Third Floor
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
Re: Agreement No. <Number>

6.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to ESS:

Engineering Solutions Services
23232 Peralta Dr.

Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Attention: James Klueber
Re: Agreement No. <Number>

7. Relationship Of The Parties/Independent Contractor.

7.1 ESS enters into this Agreement as, and shall continue to be, an independent contractor for purposes of federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to, the California Labor Code, California Unemployment Insurance Code, and wage orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission. Under no circumstances shall ESS or ESS’s employees, subconsultants, agents, or representatives look to City as his/her/its employer, or as a partner, agent, or principal. ESS and ESS’s employees, subconsultants, agents, or representatives shall not be entitled to any DocuSign Envelope ID: A9CB955F-632C-4690-A911-6F410BDA5EFA

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City paid benefits accorded to City employees, including workers’ compensation, disability insurance, vacation or sick pay.

7.2 ESS shall pay, when and as due, any and all taxes incurred as a result of ESS’s compensation, including estimated taxes, and shall provide City with proof of payment on demand.

7.3 ESS agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for any claims, losses, costs, fees, liabilities, damages or injuries suffered by City arising out of ESS’s breach of this Section.

8. ESS’s Representations.

8.1 ESS represents that ESS and all of ESS’s employees, subconsultants, agents, and representatives who will provide the Services, possess the qualifications and ability to perform the Services in a professional manner, without the advice, control, direction, or supervision of City.

8.2 ESS represents that it has all the training and special skills necessary to provide the Services. ESS understands that it shall be solely responsible for the professional performance of the Services, and shall receive no assistance, direction, or control from City. ESS shall have sole discretion and control of ESS’s Services and the manner in which they are performed.

8.3 ESS represents that it maintains a business location that is separate from the location(s) where ESS will provide Services.

8.4 ESS represents that ESS is engaged in an independently established business of the same nature as that involved in the Services that ESS will perform under this Agreement.

8.5 ESS represents that ESS advertises and holds itself out to the public as available to perform, does perform for others, and maintains its own clientele for the same or similar services as the Services that ESS will perform under this Agreement.

9. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties. Any preliminary negotiations and agreements of any kind or nature are merged into this Agreement. No oral agreement or implied covenant may be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by City and ESS, and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

10. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, ESS must procure, maintain and pay for insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by ESS or ESS’s agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants for the duration of this Agreement. ESS must obtain insurance that, at a minimum, meets the requirements for insurance set forth in Exhibit C, Insurance Requirements and Verifications.

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11. Defense and Indemnification.

11.1 Indemnification. As to ESS’s Services produced under this Agreement, ESS agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, boards and commissions, and employees (collectively, “City”) from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or costs, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, or payments for injury to any person or property (collectively, “Losses”) caused or claimed to be caused by the acts, errors and/or omissions of ESS, or ESS’s employees, agents, officers, and subconsultants.

ESS’s responsibilities under this Section 11.1 include liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, which may be in combination with the acts or omissions of ESS, its employees, agents or officers, or subconsultants; provided, however, that ESS’s duty to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless shall not include any Losses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding ESS’s obligation to defend City hereunder, City has the right to conduct its own defense and seek reimbursement for reasonable costs of defense from ESS, if City chooses to do so.

11.2 Enforcement Costs. ESS agrees to pay any and all costs the City incurs enforcing the indemnity, defense and hold harmless provisions set forth in Section 11.1.

12. Prohibition Against Transfers.

12.1 ESS may not assign, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise without the prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without the City’s consent will be null and void, and any assignee, hypothecatee or transferee acquires no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

12.2 The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of ESS or of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member of ESS, if a partnership or joint venture or syndicate exists, which results in changing the control of ESS, will be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means 50% or more of the voting power of the corporation.

13. Permits and Licenses. ESS, at its sole expense, must obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all required business and professional permits, licenses and certificates.

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14. Waiver. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement may not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement.

15. Default and Termination.

15.1 If ESS fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, and if the default is not cured within a period of five days after the City’s written notice of default specifying the nature of the default, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to ESS.

15.2 The City has the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving ten days’ written notice to ESS. Upon termination of this Agreement, City will pay ESS any compensation earned and unpaid up to the effective date of termination.

16. Compliance with Law. ESS must comply with all laws of the State of California and the United States, and all ordinances, rules, and regulations enacted or issued by City.

17. Discrimination. ESS may not discriminate in the provision of services hereunder because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, AIDS or disability.

18. Nuisance. ESS may not maintain, commit, or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.

19. Records.

19.1 ESS must maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City for any services provided where compensation is on the basis of hourly rates, subconsultant costs, or other direct costs. ESS must keep the records, together with supporting documents, separate from other documents and records and maintain them for a period of three years after receipt of final payment.

19.2 ESS must maintain records in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the Services and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. ESS must clearly identify all records and make them readily accessible to the City.

At the City’s request, ESS must provide records in an electronic format and, if necessary, access to any proprietary software to view such electronic records.

19.3 ESS must allow the City to have free access to ESS’s books and records and to inspect all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. The City has the right to examine or audit ESS’s records, and ESS agrees to cooperate with any examination or audit of its records. If a City audit discloses an error of 5% or more in information reported by ESS, ESS agrees to pay the cost of the City’s audit computed on the basis of four times the direct payroll of the audit staff completing the audit and audit report.

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20. Work Product; Reports.

20.1 Any work product prepared or caused to be prepared by ESS or any subconsultant for this Agreement will be the exclusive property of City. No work product given to or prepared by ESS or any subconsultant pursuant to this Agreement may be made available to any individual or organization by ESS without prior written approval by City.

20.2 At the City’s request, ESS must furnish reports concerning the status of the Services on a quarterly basis as further described in Exhibit B.

21. Standard of Care. ESS agrees to provide all Services, including services performed by any subconsultant, in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of ESS’s profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions.

22. Subconsultants.

22.1 If ESS proposes to have any subconsultant perform any part of the Services, ESS must submit a request for approval in writing, describing the scope of work to be subcontracted, the name of the proposed subconsultant, and the total price or hourly rates used in preparing an estimated cost for the subconsultant’s services. The City, in its sole discretion, may grant or deny the request.

22.2 ESS will be responsible for the quality of any subconsultant’s work. Every subcontract or agreement of any kind entered into between ESS and any subconsultant (or between any subconsultant and others) must contain the following provision:

This agreement is consistent with all terms and conditions of the Agreement No. ______ (CCS) entered into between the City of Santa Monica and ESS on^^____________________.

23. COVID-19 Vaccinations. ESS agrees that all personnel assigned to perform the Services who will either visit or work in City facilities or interact with either City employees or City residents in the course of performing said Services shall be fully vaccinated, as defined in the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by reference. ESS shall provide the City with an attestation that ESS has confirmed the personnel assigned to perform the Services are fully vaccinated and that such personnel have produced to ESS one of the forms of documentation set forth in the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. ESS shall maintain the underlying documentation establishing that the personnel are fully vaccinated and supporting the attestation for the term of this Agreement. ESS shall make such documentation available to the City for inspection on demand. ESS’s failure to comply with the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy or to permit the City to inspect the documentation to verify compliance with the City’s COVID-19 DocuSign Envelope ID: A9CB955F-632C-4690-A911-6F410BDA5EFA 4/26/2022
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Vaccination Policy within 10 days after the City’s written request for such documentation shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.

24. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California, without regard to any choice of law provisions, will govern this Agreement.

25. Venue and Jurisdiction. The City and ESS agree that the Services will take place in Los Angeles County. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement may only be brought in either the United States District Court, Central District of California, or the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District, as appropriate.

The parties agree that venue exists in either court, and each party expressly waives any right to transfer to another venue. The parties further agree that either court will have personal jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement.

26. Survival of Provisions and Obligations. Any provision of this Agreement, which by its nature must be exercised after termination of this Agreement, will survive termination and remain effective for a reasonable time. Any obligation that accrued prior to termination of this Agreement will survive termination of this Agreement.

27. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification.

Any signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
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28. Exhibits. The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.

Exhibit A Scope of Services
Exhibit B Budget
Exhibit C Insurance Requirements
Exhibit D COVID Vaccination Policy
In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:
______________________________

DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________

LANE DILG
City Attorney

CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________

RICK COLE
City Manager
ESS Corporation
#VENDOR
By: ________________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: A9CB955F-632C-4690-A911-6F410BDA5EFA Interim City Attorney
Susan Cola
4/20/2022
4/21/2022
Engineering Solutions Services/Grant Writing
Sudi Shoja
Principal
4/26/2022
City Manager
David White
5/2/2022
Denise Anderson-Warren
City Clerk

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Scope of Services
The City’s Building and Safety Division has received grant funding from FEMA to help owners of seismically hazardous multifamily properties within the City of Santa Monica fund seismic retrofits of these properties. Buildings that are eligible for grant funding have been identified by the City and roughly 200 of these buildings are expected to be able to participate in the program once implemented. Grant funding expires on June 30, 2024.

ESS will provide quarterly reports to the City of the current status of each property participating in the program, provided that ESS receives access to City records necessary to generate such reports. ESS will also track appropriate metrics to ensure that the local match grant requirements are met for the grant program. ESS will ensure that it completes each of the following phases and requirements described therein on time and during the Agreement’s term or, if the option is exercised by the City, the extension term:

Phase 1: Program Development
ESS will develop a program for managing the entire lifecycle of the grant funded program.

This program will include ESS’s development of a grant application process for owners of eligible buildings, ESS reaching out to eligible building owners to inform them of and provide them access to the grant application process; ESS taking in applications for review and submittal to FEMA for grant funding approval; and ESS’s management and tracking of all applications through completion to ensure the appropriate disbursement of funds.

ESS will endeavor to provide the City with a complete program proposal within two weeks after receiving all the required information for the City’s review and comments. ESS will provide responses to the City’s comments within 5-10 business days until the program development is finalized.

Phase 2: Outreach
ESS will develop an outreach program to contact as many eligible property owners as possible to ensure that they are informed of the program and understand what first steps need to be taken in order to apply for funding. ESS will then implement this outreach program to notify owners of their eligibility for grant funding. ESS will endeavor to complete the outreach within three months of Phase 1 completion.

Phase 3: Design and Intake
All owners eligible for grant funding must first provide verification to the City that their buildings are in need of seismic retrofit. An owner will complete this task by hiring a private engineer to evaluate the structure. If the structure is a Soft Story, the owner will then be responsible for having seismic retrofit plans produced for the building. ESS will take in grant funding applications, including seismic retrofit plans, ensure that they are appropriate and accurate, and prepare them for submission to FEMA for review pursuant to the process developed in Phase 1 of this Scope of Work. As part of this process, ESS or an ESS subconsultant, will review submitted seismic retrofit plans to ensure they meet all FEMA requirements, including environmental and historic preservation standards. City DocuSign Envelope ID: A9CB955F-632C-4690-A911-6F410BDA5EFA

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Phase 4: Design Grant Funding
If an application receives approval from FEMA, the building owner will be eligible for a partial refund of the design fees through FEMA grant funding. ESS will guide the owner through the reimbursement process and ensure that funding is both appropriately disbursed and documented pursuant to FEMA requirements.

ESS will ensure that all eligible owner information and the status of applications (to the extent applications have not been completed) have been submitted to the Building and Safety Division for, as applicable, review, permit issuance, and/or disbursement (subject to FEMA’s direction) within one month of retrofit plans receiving FEMA approval.

Phase 5: Construction
Once approved by FEMA, owners will be able to move forward with construction of their seismic retrofit projects. This will require application for a construction permit from the City, followed by the actual construction of the retrofit once a permit has been issued.

ESS will track projects through the construction process via the City’s permitting database:

Accela Automation, and provide quarterly updates of their progress to the City to help ensure that the projects continue to move forward and work toward completion.

Phase 6: Construction Completion and Final Grant Application Once an eligible seismic retrofit project has been completed and the permit has received final approval from a City Inspector, ESS will assist owners with submitting an application for a partial reimbursement of their construction costs through FEMA. All such applications should be submitted to FEMA no later than April 30, 2024, unless the City, at its option and in its sole discretion, approves a later date in writing. ESS will ensure that grant funding is received by owners that have timely submitted such applications and that all funding transactions are appropriately tracked, documented, and reported to FEMA. ESS will also ensure that the program is successfully closed with FEMA and CalOES, providing all necessary documentation by the end the Agreement’s term or, if the option is exercised by the City, the extension term.

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Budget
The following list includes the hourly rate for every position that will be working on the Services, along with the expected percentage of the total project time that position will spend working on the Services during the Agreement’s term or, if the option is exercised by the City, the extension term:

Positions and hourly rates:

Program Manager/Senior Emergency Manager $160/hour (13.4%) Compliance Expert/ Senior Project Engineer $150/hour (45.7%) FEMA Grant Expert/Project Engineer/Environmental Specialist $135/hour (3.8%)
Grant Support $115/hour (18.1%)
Clerical $65/hour (TBD)
Structural Engineer $175/hour (5.3%)
Community Outreach Lead $130/hour (2.0%)
Graphic Designer $120/hour (0.2%)
Online Portal Development Lead/CEO $95/hour (0.9%)
Senior UX Designer $65/hour (2.3%)
Web Designer $45/hour (0.8%)
EHP Review Lead $190/hour (1.2%)
Archaeologist $130/hour (0.2%)
Architectural Historian / GIS Analyst $110/hour (2.0%)
Research Analyst $75/hour (4.1%)
Miscellaneous Fees and Expenses:

Subconsultant Fee (no more than 15% fee per hour on top of the hourly rates identified above)
Transportation: $0.57 per mile
Travel: Actual Cost
The total not to exceed amount for completing the Services is $736,263.

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Insurance Requirements and Verifications
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.

Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury, with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (Insurance Services Office Form CG 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and Code 9 (non-owned), with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employers’ Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease (see footnote #1).

4. Professional Liability: Insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim/$2,000,000 in the annual aggregate.

If the Consultant maintains broader coverage or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Santa Monica requires and shall be entitled to any broader coverage and higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Santa Monica.

Other Insurance Provisions

1. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

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Packet Pg. 250 Attachment: ESS - Original Agreement (7681 : Second Modification to Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services for Grant Management a. Additional Insured Status: The City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. CGL coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of a combination of (1) CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38 and (2) CG 20 37).
b. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this Agreement, the Consultant’s insurance shall be primary coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Offices Form CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. c. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required herein shall state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after notice has been given to the City of Santa Monica.
d. Waiver of Subrogation: Consultant hereby grants to the City of Santa Monica a waiver of any right of subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City of Santa Monica by virtue of payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Santa Monica has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide satisfactory proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City of Santa Monica.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Santa Monica.

Claims Made Policies

1. If the Professional Liability policy provides “claims made” coverage:

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Packet Pg. 251 Attachment: ESS - Original Agreement (7681 : Second Modification to Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services for Grant Management a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of this Agreement or the start of work.
b. The insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 5 years after completion of work.
c. If the policy is cancelled or not renewed, and not replaced with another “claims made” policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the effective Agreement date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of 5 years after completion of work.

Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City of Santa Monica with original certificates and amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage provided by this clause). All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City of Santa Monica before work commences. However, failure to obtain required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them.

The City of Santa Monica reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including the endorsements required herein, at any time.

Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Consultant, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to this Agreement, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. The City of Santa Monica, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from the Consultant resulting from said breach.

Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subconsultants maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein. All exceptions must be approved in writing by the Risk Manager.

Footnotes
# 1: Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage is not required if the Consultant does not have employees. The Consultant must, however, execute the City’s Workers’ Compensation Coverage Exemption Declaration Form.

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COVID Vaccination Policy
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FIRST MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT NO. 11245 (CCS)
This First Modification of Agreement Number 11245 (CCS) (“First Modification”), entered into as of _________________ (“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. (“ESS”) is made with reference to the following:

RECITALS
A. On or about^^April 26, 2022, the City and ESS entered into Agreement Number 11245 (CCS) for grant management services (“Original Agreement”).

B. The City and ESS desire to modify the Original Agreement to extend the agreement term.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:

1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:

Term. This Agreement begins on July 1, 2025 and terminates on June 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier as set forth in the Original Agreement or extended by the parties in writing.

2. Execution in Counterparts. This First Modification may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification. Any signature to this First Modification transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
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3. Except as expressly modified by this First Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Modification as of the date and year first written above.

ATTEST:
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DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LANE DILG
City Attorney

CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
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RICK COLE
City Manager
ABC Corporation
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DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
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Sudi Shoja
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Oliver Chi Assistant City Clerk
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, Office of Major Events
Subject: Advancing Major Events: Authorization to Negotiate and Enter Into License Agreements for Upcoming Major Events, including a license agreement for the use of the Camera Obscura Building by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games and a license agreement for the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck and portions of Santa Monica Beach during the 2027 Superbowl Game; Adoption of Resolutions to Facilitate Upcoming Major Events and Community Events, including the hosting of Club France at the Annenberg Beach House and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs at the Camera Obscura Building 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), Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (“FDFA”) and temporary waiver of certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate the FDFA’s use of the Camera Obscura building, as set forth in the staff report;

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with the FDFA for use of the Camera Obscura Building during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games;

3. Adopt a resolution authorizing an exemption from certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of the Camera Obscura Building by the FDFA in accordance with the License Agreement during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, from June 14, 2028 – September 21, 2028;

4. 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

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(Class 11 - Accessory Structures), Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of the license agreement with ESPN Productions, LLC, in connection with the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck, and portions of the Santa Monica Beach and adjacent parking lots as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space for the 2027 Super Bowl, from January 18 through February 22, 2027;

5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with ESPN Productions, LLC, in connection with the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck, and portions of the Santa Monica Beach and adjacent parking lots as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space for the 2027 Super Bowl, from January 18 through February 22, 2027;

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 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures), Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines for approval of a resolution authorizing exemptions from certain code provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of the Annenberg Beach House by the French National Olympic Committee (“CNOSF”) during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space from June 30, 2028 – August 4, 2028, as set forth in the staff report;

7. Adopt a resolution authorizing exemptions from certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of the Annenberg Beach House by CNOSF during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space from June 30, 2028 – August 4, 2028.

Executive Summary
Santa Monica is preparing for a multi-year period of major event opportunities in winter 2027, for the Super Bowl, and summer of 2028, for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

These opportunities could support local businesses, attract visitors, generate international visibility, and strengthen Santa Monica’s position as a premier coastal destination.

This report advances four related actions. First, it brings forward two proposed license agreements for Council consideration:

1. A license agreement for the use of the Camera Obscura Building by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games; and

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2. A license agreement for the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck and portions of Santa Monica Beach by ESPN Productions, LLC, during the 2027 Superbowl Game.

Second, this report proposes targeted waivers of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate temporary activations for Council consideration:

1. Temporary waivers for use of the Annenberg Beach House by CNOSF during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games; and

2. Temporary waivers for use of the Camera Obscura building by the FDFA during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games; Discussion
License Agreement for the Camera Obscura Building – Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs; LA28 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games The FDFA is a department of the Swiss confederation. The FDFA desires to license the Camera Obscura building, located at 1450 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, California, and adjacent areas of Palisades Park during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games from June 14, 2028 – September 21, 2028, for operation of the House of Switzerland hospitality, cultural, media, and event venue for Olympic, Paralympic, and non-Olympic/non-Paralympic stakeholders.

License Fee: $300,000, with possibility for an additional $200,000 if FDFA elects to exercise Optional Expansion Area.

Community Benefits include:
• Support for City events such as Promenade activations and Open Streets Events.
• Reasonable efforts to engage local business, including without limitation to utilize Santa Monica hotels, restaurants, and other businesses prioritizing local businesses whenever possible, with support from the City and Santa Monica

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Travel and Tourism to assist with identifying the best businesses to meet the needs of the Licensee, taking into account quality, availability, and commercial reasonableness.
• A Santa Monica table/film/information booth within the License Area during the Event Period, subject to Licensee’s prior approval, which may be granted or withheld in Licensee’s reasonable discretion, and subject to reasonable coordination with Licensee as to location, size, design, branding, and timing. • Potential contribution of certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment to support the Event or a legacy project. Following the conclusion of the Event, the Parties envision that Camera Obscura will maintain an exterior consistent with its landmark designation, while containing representative elements of Swiss culture and a Swiss visual aesthetic on the inside.

License Agreement for the Santa Monica Pier Deck – ESPN Productions, LLC; Super Bowl 2027 Event
ESPN Productions, LLC desires to license portions of the Santa Monica Pier deck, a portion of the beach south of the Pier (“Sandbox South”), and Santa Monica Beach Parking Lot 1 South and Lot 3 South, Santa Monica, California in connection with the 2027 Super Bowl as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space (the “Event”).

On or about December 2, 2025, ESPN submitted a proposal to host the Event during the period from January 18 through February 22, 2027, inclusive of load-in and load-out time, that would include the construction of a temporary interactive broadcast and event space.

On December 16, 2025, Council authorized the City Manager to move forward with the proposal for the purpose of (i) analyzing the potential license of the License Area for the Event and (ii) informing the negotiations of the potential terms and conditions of this license agreement between the Parties (the “License Agreement”). City and ESPN executed that certain Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, dated December 17, 2025 (the “ENA”).

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Following completion of negotiations in accordance with the ENA, City and Licensee now seek to enter into this License Agreement for Licensee to use the License Area during the License Term.

License Fee: $1,057,654
Community Benefits include:
• Provision of free public access to programming during the License Term and community programming;
• Funding of a recreational “legacy project” in consultation with the City, to be used during the Event and, upon conclusion of the Event, to be donated to the City for continued use by local programs to include support for breakdown and transport for storage post Event along with the setup and use instructions;
• Wayfinding within the City aimed at increasing foot traffic and visitor activity at the Santa Monica Beach and Pier;
• Solicitation of appropriate local branding or activation partnerships, including prioritization of expanded activations to other areas within the City;
• Use of nearby hotels, restaurants, and small businesses; • Priority consideration given to activations at other City locations, including the 3rd Street Promenade; or
• Opportunities for on-site partnerships with the City.

Waiver Resolutions
On April 14, 2026, City Council introduced for first reading, and adopted on second reading on April 28, 2026, an ordinance (”Major Special Events Ordinance”) to, among other things, amend certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code,

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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 difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the event; (2) The requested exemption is limited to the event period and is otherwise temporary in nature;
(3) The premises at which the event will be held will be restored to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption;
(4) 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; and (5) The permittee or licensee has agreed to implement best practices and provide adequate procedures to minimize and respond to event impacts; and These targeted exemptions to the Santa Monica Municipal Code are necessary to accommodate certain special events including the ones, below, because these events are extraordinary or unique in scope, scale, or benefit, and the Council deems the below ordinance exemptions necessary to facilitate these major events.

Waiver Resolution for the Camera Obscura Building – FDFA; LA28 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
A waiver resolution is necessary to implement the activities contemplated by the license agreement for the temporary use by FDFA of the Camera Obscura building and adjacent areas of Palisades Park (the “License Area”) during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games (the “Event”). This waiver resolution is supported by the following findings:

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(A) Strict application of the Santa Monica Municipal Code would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the Event. i. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.08.340 (Closing Hours For Amusement and Entertainment Places)
The Event may include broadcasts, interviews, celebrations, ceremonies, events, meals and entertainment in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the 2028 Summer Olympics and the staggered times zones throughout the world and most specifically the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Switzerland, and would simply not be feasible to successfully host without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard operating hours limitations for entertainment.
ii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.12.110 (Restrictions on demolition, excavation, grading, spray painting, construction, maintenance or repair of buildings)
The Event is expected to include construction of temporary structures.

Timeline/schedule for load in, load out, and assembly activities will require working outside of normal construction hours established in SMMC Section

4.12.110. Confining this work to occur only within standard construction hours would significantly extend the overall schedule for load in, load out, and assembly.
iii. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Chapter 4.12, Noise, including, but not limited to, Sections 4.12.025, 4.12.030, 4.12.040,

4.12.050, 4.12.060, 4.12.080, 4.12.100, 4.12.105, 4.12.110 The Event will include live music, other live events, and video broadcasts of 2028 Summer Olympic and Olympic-related events to outdoor fans, along with operations and events in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the

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international interest in the 2028 Summer Olympics and the various times zones throughout the world and the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Switzerland, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s existing noise provisions.

Licensee will be required to implement audio practices to limit the impacts of noise outside the License Area, including: directing speakers inward towards Event attendees.
iv. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.32, Solicitation and Peddling, 6.36, Vending, and 6.112 Street Performers The Event is expected to include ticket sales for various events and admittance into the License Area as well as sales of merchandise in the License Area, including on the beach, and thus a temporary waiver of the City’s provisions restricting merchandise sales, solicitation and peddling, and ticket sales in beach areas and parks is needed.
v. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.68, Community Event, and Chapter 9.61, Signs, including but not limited to Sections 4.68.130, 9.61.140, and 9.61.230
In order to generate and ensure key sponsor support, Licensee will need to install temporary branding, advertising and other signage at the Event venue and possibly elsewhere, including wayfinding, in excess of signage otherwise allowed under the City Sign Code.
(B) The premises at which the Event will be held will be restored to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption.

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which they were prior to Licensee’s use of the premises, including full cleanup, removal of all litter, equipment and personal property, etc. (C) The requested exemptions are limited to the event period and are otherwise temporary in nature.

The Event is a short-term event scheduled to take place between June 14, 2028, to September 21, 2028 (or subject to modified dates centered around the 2028 Summer Olympics) as a Switzerland Hospitality House. (D) The proposed event is of extraordinary scope and will provide a significant benefit to the community.

The Event will attract local and regional residents, national visitors and international visitors alike, will generate significant direct and indirect economic and community benefits, and will promote the City of Santa Monica on a national and global stage.

Proposed Impact Metrics
The City of Santa Monica will experience the following types of economic benefits from the Event:

1. General Economic Benefits
• Licensee will pay the City a license fee of $300,000 for use of the License Area and, if Licensee exercises its option to activate the Optional Expansion Area, Licensee will pay the City an additional $200,000. • Direct jobs, labor income, and economic output within the City associated with event setup and takedown, including various jobs and labor income that may accrue to Santa Monica residents. • Indirect economic impacts resulting from Event setup and takedown that may involve supply chain purchases of goods and services from Santa Monica businesses.

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• Induced economic impacts associated with household spending by directly and indirectly impacted Santa Monica workers associated with the event.
• Similar direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts associated with event operations and economic activity generated by out-of-town visitor spending at the event and elsewhere in the City, some of which may accrue to Santa Monica residents and businesses. This includes promotion of Santa Monica as a tourism destination via the event sponsor’s advertising.

2. Tax Revenue Benefits
• Business License Tax revenue from all business activity occurring within the License Area related to setup, takedown, and operation of the event.
• Additional sales of food, beverages, and merchandise within the License Area resulting in additional sales tax revenue. • Incidental spending by employees associated with event setup, takedown, and operations resulting in additional sales tax revenue and Business License Tax revenue for businesses where spending occurs. • Incidental spending by out-of-town visitors within the Downtown area and elsewhere in the City for food, beverage, and retail shopping resulting in additional sales tax revenue and Business License Tax revenue for businesses where spending occurs. Using the City’s typical visitor shares of daytrip and overnight visitors, as well as average spending of $47 per person per day, indicates millions of dollars in total sales in the City across the two-month time period the Event will occur.

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• Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue generated from overnight stays by Licensee officials, representatives and employees involved in the Event, as well as its setup and takedown. • Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue associated with outof-town overnight guests attending the event. Since 2023, the average hotel room rate in the month of June in Santa Monica has been $363. • Parking Tax revenues associated with net additional paid parking within the City.
• Incremental traffic fine revenue associated with event personnel and out-of-town event visitors.
(E) Licensee will work with the City to implement best practices and adequate procedures to minimize noise levels and other impacts from the Event.

Pursuant to the License Agreement Licensee has agreed to work and cooperate with the City to develop a parking and traffic management plan, security plan, and zero waste sustainability plan for the Event and cooperate in good faith with the City to ensure minimal impacts of the Event as to neighbors and shall be responsible for mitigating impacts at no cost to the City.

Waiver Resolution for the Annenberg Beach House – CNOSF; LA28 Summer Olympic Games
A waiver resolution is necessary to implement the activities contemplated by the license agreement for the temporary use by CNOSF (aka “Club France”) of the Annenberg Beach House (the “License Area”) during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games (the “Event”). This waiver resolution is supported by the following findings:
(A) Strict application of the Santa Monica Municipal Code would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the Club France Event.

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i. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 3.04.030 (Beach parking lot parking permits) and Section 3.12.380 (Driving on sidewalk or Beach Promenade)
Subject to further approval from the City, CNOSF may occupy portions of the beach parking lots at the Annenberg Beach House to store and operate power, broadcast and other trailers for the Club France Event and may need vehicular access to certain areas outside the parking lot and driveways for load in, operation (active), and load out periods, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s requirements related to parking and vehicles at and on the beach parking lots and surrounding areas.
ii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.08.340 (Closing Hours For Amusement and Entertainment Places)
The Club France Event may include broadcasts, interviews, celebrations, ceremonies, events, meals, and entertainment in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the Summer Olympics and the staggered times zones throughout the world and most specifically the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Paris, France, and would simply not be feasible to successfully host without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard operating hours limitations for entertainment.
iii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.12.110 (Restrictions on demolition, excavation, grading, spray painting, construction, maintenance or repair of buildings)
The Club France Event is expected to include construction of temporary structures. Timeline/schedule for load in, load out, and assembly activities will require working outside of normal construction hours established in SMMC Section 4.12.110. Confining this work to occur only within standard

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construction hours would significantly extend the overall schedule for load in, load out and assembly. Furthermore, working within standard construction hours could conflict with traffic on the PCH.
iv. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Chapter 4.12, Noise, including, but not limited to, Sections 4.12.025, 4.12.030, 4.12.040,

4.12.050, 4.12.060, 4.12.080, 4.12.100, 4.12.105, 4.12.110 The Club France Event will include live music, other live events, and video broadcasts of Olympic and Olympic-related events to outdoor fans, along with operations and events in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the Summer Olympics and the various times zones throughout the world and the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Paris, France, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s existing noise provisions.

CNOSF will be required to implement audio practices to limit the impacts of noise outside the License Area, including: directing speakers inward towards Club France Event attendees.
v. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.55, Park and Beach Code, including but not limited to Sections 4.55.030.

4.55.060, 4.55.065, 4.55.110, 4.55.210, 4.55.230, 4.55.240, 4.55.250,

4.55.400 and Park Rules, including XII General Beach, adopted pursuant to Section 4.55.400
The Club France Event may include fitness and athletic instruction, classes and events in the License Area, including on the beach, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard provisions regulating activities in parks and beaches.

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vi. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.32, Solicitation and Peddling, 6.36, Vending, and 6.112 Street Performers The Club France Event is expected to include ticket sales for various events and admittance into the License Area as well as sales of merchandise in the License Area, including on the beach, and thus a temporary waiver of the City’s provisions restricting merchandise sales, solicitation and peddling, and ticket sales in beach areas and parks is needed.
vii. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.68, Community Event, and Chapter 9.61, Signs, including but not limited to Sections 4.68.130, 9.61.140, and 9.61.230
In order to generate and ensure key sponsor support, CNOSF will need to install temporary branding, advertising and other signage at the Event venue and possibly elsewhere, including wayfinding, in excess of signage otherwise allowed under the City Sign Code.
viii. Provisions in Santa Monca Municipal Code Chapter 9.48, Enforcement Procedures, including but not limited to Section 9.48.010.B The Anneberg Beach House is subject to a Development Review Permit (06DR-002, Reduced Parking Permit 06RPP-001 and Fence Height Modification 06-001 upheld on appeal by the City Council pursuant to Appeals 06APP-030 and 06APP-032 (collectively “City Approvals”), which contain numerous conditions regarding operations that may conflict with the Club France Event. Therefore, waiver of the Enforcement Procedures in SMMC Ch. 9.48 of various conditions of approval in the City Approvals during the term of the License Agreement is necessary for the Club France Event to successfully proceed.
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Pursuant to the License Agreement between CNOSF and the City, CNOSF shall restore the premises and return them to the City in the same condition in which they were prior to CNOSF’s use of the premises, including full clean-up, removal of all litter, equipment and personal property, etc. (C) The requested exemptions are limited to the event period and are otherwise temporary in nature.

The Club France Event is a short-term event scheduled to take place between June 30, 2028, to August 4, 2028 (or subject to modified dates centered around the 2028 Summer Olympics) as a Club France Hospitality House. (D) The proposed event is of extraordinary scope and will provide a significant benefit to the community.

The Club France Event will attract local and regional residents, national visitors and international visitors alike, will generate significant direct and indirect economic and community benefits, and will promote the City of Santa Monica on a national and global stage.

Proposed Impact Metrics
The City of Santa Monica will experience the following types of economic benefits from the Club France Event:

1. General Economic Benefits
• CNOSF will pay the City a license fee of $1,550,000.
• Direct jobs, labor income, and economic output within the City associated with event setup and takedown, including various jobs and labor income that may accrue to Santa Monica residents. • Indirect economic impacts resulting from Event setup and takedown that may involve supply chain purchases of goods and services from Santa Monica businesses.

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• Induced economic impacts associated with household spending by directly and indirectly impacted Santa Monica workers associated with the event.
• Similar direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts associated with event operations and economic activity generated by out-of-town visitor spending at the event and elsewhere in the City, some of which may accrue to Santa Monica residents and businesses. This includes promotion of Santa Monica as a tourism destination via the event sponsor’s advertising.

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• Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue generated from overnight stays by CNOSF officials, representatives and employees involved in the Event, as well as its setup and takedown. • Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue associated with outof-town overnight guests attending the event. Since 2023, the average hotel room rate in the month of June in Santa Monica has been $363. • Parking Tax revenues associated with net additional paid parking within the City.
• Incremental traffic fine revenue associated with event personnel and out-of-town event visitors.
(E) CNOSF will work with the City to implement best practices and adequate procedures to minimize noise levels and other impacts from the Club France Event.

Pursuant to the License Agreement CNOSF has agreed to work and cooperate with the City to develop a parking and traffic management plan, security plan, and zero waste sustainability plan for the Club France Event and cooperate in good faith with the City to ensure minimal impacts of the Event as to neighbors and shall be responsible for mitigating impacts at no cost to the City.

Environmental Review
The above referenced actions are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction), Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures), Section 15332 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), and Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (common sense exemption). The amendments to allow temporary waivers to the Santa Monica Municipal Code through license agreements are administrative in nature and would facilitate special event operations at the City’s existing public facilities and open space, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the

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lead agency's determination. Therefore, the amendments are exempt pursuant to Section 15301. Additionally, amendments to allow for signage flexibility for temporary signs are exempt pursuant to Section 15311 of CEQA which exempts accessory structures including signage. These amendments for special events at City facilities are also categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15323 of CEQA Guidelines, which exempts normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed, where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose.

None of the exceptions specified in Section 15300.2 of CEQA Guidelines would apply that would preclude the use of these CEQA exemptions. These amendments, including the provision to waive noise standards during the events, would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. While it is anticipated that large events could potentially generate noise above existing standards, noise associated with special events are common and not considered unusual in a popular coastal city frequented by tourists such as Santa Monica. Noise effects from special events were considered and included in the environmental analysis of the City’s certified General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) EIR (certified July 2010). Specifically, noise impacts were addressed on pages 4.9-46 and 4.9-51. Additionally, with regard to lighting effects, festival lighting such as stage lighting, performance lighting, art installations, tent and temporary structure lighting, and illuminated signage would generally be directed to interior to the event site. Most lighting would conclude at the end of musical performances and would only be for duration of the event. Furthermore, for special events occurring on the Pier or at the beach, special event lighting would be consistent with other nearby notable light sources such as the Ferris Wheel lighting, Pier Sign, and Pacific Park.

Lastly, special event lighting would adhere to all applicable regulations and operating standards and would not result in a permanent substantial increase in light/glare levels in the area.

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The ESPN Super Bowl event is categorically exempt from CEQA 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. The Goldenvoice event is categorically exempt 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 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines exempts 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 ESPN event is a 36-day special event that would take place on the existing Santa Monica Pier and would not expand the existing Pier structure.

Any use of the Santa Monica beach and beach parking lots that would be utilized for these temporary events would be restored to their original conditions.

Therefore, the events are exempt under Section 15301. The FDFA event in the Camera Obscura building utilizes an existing building.

Section 15303 of CEQA Guidelines exempts the construction and location of limited numbers of new small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Projects that fall into this class of exemption include accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. The ESPN event would include the installation of temporary equipment and facilities that would be accessory structures to the existing Santa Monica Pier, beach, and adjacent parking lots. These accessory structures would be temporary in nature. The FDFA event may entail use of tents

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or temporary structures in the area of Palisades Park adjacent to the Camera Obscura building, which would be restored upon completion of the event, Therefore, the events are exempt under Section 15303.

Section 15304 of CEQA Guidelines exempts minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. This includes minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment. The ESPN, FDFA and CNOSF events are all temporary in nature and would not have substantial permanent effects on the environment.

These areas would be restored to original condition after the events conclude.

Therefore, these events are exempt under Section 15304.

Section 15311 of CEQA Guidelines exempts the construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. Projects that fall into this class of exemption include construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to: (c) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as lifeguard towers, mobile food units, portable restrooms, or similar items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned parks, stadiums, or other facilities designed for public use. The ESPN, FDFA, and CNOSF events would include the installation of temporary equipment and facilities that would be accessory structures to the existing Santa Monica Pier, beach, Annenberg Beach House, Camera Obscura building, and adjacent beach parking lots. Therefore, the events are exempt under Section 15311.

Section 15323 of CEQA Guidelines exempts normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed, where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose. "Past history" shall mean that the same or similar kind of activity has been occurring for at least three years and that there is a reasonable expectation that the future occurrence of the activity would not represent a change in the

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operation of the facility. The existing Santa Monica Pier has been regularly utilized for special events and activities for more than thirty-five years, including the Twilight Concert Series, the Off the Hook Seafood Festival, Pier 360, and the LA Opera at the Beach. The Camera Obscura building and Annenberg Beach House have also hosted special events. Therefore, these events are considered normal operations and uses under Section 15323.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The recommended actions are structured to provide full cost recovery and are not expected to require City subsidy. Each proposed license agreement includes license fees, deposits, and other event-related payments to cover the City’s costs, including planning, permitting, public safety coordination, inspections, coastal coordination, operational oversight, and site restoration.

Deposits will be collected, as appropriate, to fund upfront and ongoing City costs, including consultant support for regulatory review such as California Coastal Commission coordination. Deposits will be held in a deposit account, and as expenses are incurred, the deposit balance will be reduced and revenue recognized in account 01200016.415490.

The proposed events may also generate indirect economic benefits through increased hotel occupancy, visitor spending, and local business activity, although those effects are not reflected as direct budgeted City revenue in this report.

No immediate appropriation or budget action is required. Any future budget adjustments related to the timing of revenues, expenditures, or departmental work programs will be brought forward through future budget actions, as needed.

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Prepared By: Aaron Orozco, Community Recreation Administrator Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Exemption Resolution Switzerland
B. Exemption Resolution Club France

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1 City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026 Santa Monica, California

RESOLUTION NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA MONICA ADOPTING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVERS DURING THE 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS AND THE PARALYMPIC GAMES FOR THE SWISS FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS’ (“FDFA”, COLLECTIVELY WITH SWITZERLAND, OR “LICENSEE”) USE OF THE CAMERA OBSCURA BUILDING 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
WHEREAS, 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

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Packet Pg. 278 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 2 WHEREAS, these events will result in increased foot traffic and visitor activity for the Camera Obscura building, Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica State Beach, Pier, Promenade, and other retail and public spaces, and in 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 include the 2028 Summer Olympics and the Paralympic Games; and
WHEREAS, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (“FDFA”, collectively with Switzerland, or “Licensee”) is entering a license agreement (“License Agreement”) with the City of Santa Monica for Licensee’s use of certain designated areas at the Camera Obscura building, including an optional expansion area if exercised by the Licensee, (collectively, the “License Area”), located at 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California, 90401 during the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games for operation of Switzerland’s hospitality, media, and event venue in line with the Olympic-related programming (collectively, the “Event”); WHEREAS the Event will include outdoor activation consistent with Santa Monica’s coastal setting and urban environment, with regional draw, coordinated site planning, and temporary infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Event will build on Santa Monica’s cultural identity and create an event that attracts local, regional, national and international visitors, generates media

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Packet Pg. 279 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 3 interest and awareness, and contributes to the local economy; and WHEREAS, Licensee is in coordination with City staff to ensure that public safety, mobility, sound mitigation, accessibility, sustainability, and coastal compliance are addressed at the Event; and
WHEREAS, the Event is anticipated to support Santa Monica’s identity as a cultural, recreational and entertainment destination and to generate economic activity for hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses; and WHEREAS, in addition to the Event itself, Licensee has identified a range of community benefits that are expressly incorporated into the License Agreement, including free or low cost community events, support for City events such as Promenade activations and open street events, and a Santa-Monica table/film/information booth within the License Area during the Event; and WHEREAS, the Event is anticipated to draw visitors to patronize Santa Monica hotels, restaurants, retailers, service providers, artists, and other businesses; and WHEREAS, the License Agreement includes provisions addressing community engagement, public safety, mobility, sound mitigation, sustainability, accessibility, local business coordination, and post-event restoration; and
WHEREAS, the media attention and broadcasts of the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games from or relating to the Event will result in international coverage of Santa Monica, at no cost to the City, that will help generate visitors and tourism to the City; and
WHEREAS, with this Event, the City’s objective is to secure a well-managed activation that supports local economic development while protecting public assets and

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Packet Pg. 280 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 4 minimizing impacts; 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 these large-scale activations in the City over the next several years; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, City Council introduced for first reading, and adopted on second reading on April 28, 2026, an ordinance (”Major Special Events Ordinance”) to, among other things, amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

4.68.210, which allows 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 difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the event; (2) The requested exemption is limited to the event period and is otherwise temporary in nature; (3) The premises at which the event will be held will be restored to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption; (4) 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; 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, in order to effectuate the Event, targeted exemptions to the Santa Monica Municipal Code are required to better accommodate this major special event;

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WHEREAS, the exemptions are intended to provide operational flexibility and allow the City to support the Event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified this impactful upcoming event as extraordinary or unique in scope, scale, or benefit, and the Council deems the below ordinance exemptions necessary to facilitate these major events.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby exempts the Event from provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code as set forth below in this Section 1 based upon the following findings:
(A) Strict application of the Santa Monica Municipal Code would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the Event.
i. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.08.340 (Closing Hours For Amusement and Entertainment Places)
The Event may include broadcasts, interviews, celebrations, ceremonies, events, meals and entertainment in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games and the staggered times zones throughout the world and most specifically the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monica and Switzerland, and would simply not be feasible to successfully host without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard operating hours limitations for entertainment.

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Packet Pg. 282 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 6 ii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.12.110 (Restrictions on demolition, excavation, grading, spray painting, construction, maintenance or repair of buildings)
The Event is expected to include construction of temporary structures.

Timeline/schedule for load in, load out and assembly activities will require working outside of normal construction hours established in SMMC Section 4.12.110. Confining this work to occur only within standard construction hours would significantly extend the overall schedule for load in, load out and assembly.
iii. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Chapter 4.12, Noise, including, but not limited to, Sections 4.12.025, 4.12.030, 4.12.040, 4.12.050,

4.12.060, 4.12.080,4.12.100, 4.12.105, 4.12.110
The Event will include live music, other live events, and video broadcasts of 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Olympic-related events to outdoor fans, along with operations and events in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games and the various times zones throughout the world and the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monica and Switzerland, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s existing noise provisions.

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Packet Pg. 283 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 7 The Event is expected to include ticket sales for various events and admittance into the License Area as well as sales of merchandise in the License Area, including on the beach, and thus a temporary waiver of the City’s provisions restricting merchandise sales, solicitation and peddling, and ticket sales in beach areas and parks is needed.
v. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.68, Community Event, and Chapter 9.61, Signs, including but not limited to Sections

4.68.130, 9.61.140, and 9.61.230
In order to generate and ensure key sponsor support, Licensee will need to install temporary branding, advertising and other signage at the Event venue and possibly elsewhere, including wayfinding, in excess of signage otherwise allowed under the City Sign Code.
(B) The premises at which the Event will be held will be restored to the original conditions in place prior to the requested exemption.

Pursuant to the License Agreement between Licensee and the City, Licensee shall restore the premises and return them to the City in the same condition in which they were prior to Licensee’s use of the premises, including full clean-up, removal of all litter, equipment and personal property, etc.
(C) The requested exemptions are limited to the event period and are otherwise temporary in nature.

The Event is a short-term event scheduled to take place between June 14, 2028, to September 21, 2028 (or subject to modified dates centered around the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games) as a Switzerland Hospitality House.

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Packet Pg. 284 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 8 (D) The proposed event is of extraordinary scope and will provide a significant benefit to the community.

Event Background
Licensee will utilize the Camera Obscura building during the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games for the Event.

Proposed Impact Metrics
The City of Santa Monica will experience the following types of economic benefits from the Event:

1. General Economic Benefits
 Licensee will pay the City a license fee of $300,000 for use of the License Area and, if Licensee exercises its option to activate the Optional Expansion Area, Licensee will pay the City an additional $200,000.
 Direct jobs, labor income, and economic output within the City associated with event setup and takedown, including various jobs and labor income that may accrue to Santa Monica residents.
 Indirect economic impacts resulting from Event setup and takedown that may involve supply chain purchases of goods and services from Santa Monica businesses.
 Induced economic impacts associated with household spending by directly and indirectly impacted Santa Monica workers associated with the event.  Similar direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts associated with event

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2. Tax Revenue Benefits
 Business License Tax revenue from all business activity occurring within the License Area related to setup, takedown, and operation of the event.  Additional sales of food, beverages, and merchandise within the License Area resulting in additional sales tax revenue.
 Incidental spending by employees associated with event setup, takedown, and operations resulting in additional sales tax revenue and Business License Tax revenue for businesses where spending occurs.
 Incidental spending by out-of-town visitors within the Downtown area and elsewhere in the City for food, beverage, and retail shopping resulting in additional sales tax revenue and Business License Tax revenue for businesses where spending occurs. Using the City’s typical visitor shares of daytrip and overnight visitors, as well as average spending of $47 per person per day, indicates millions of dollars in total sales in the City across the two-month time period the Event will occur. Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue generated from overnight stays by Licensee officials, representatives and employees involved in the Event, as well as its setup and takedown.
 Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue associated with out-of-town overnight guests attending the event. Since 2023, the average hotel room rate in the month of June in Santa Monica has been $363.

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Packet Pg. 286 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Switzerland (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 10  Parking Tax revenues associated with net additional paid parking within the City.  Incremental traffic fine revenue associated with event personnel and out-of-town event visitors.
(E) Licensee will work with the City to implement best practices and adequate procedures to minimize noise levels and other impacts from the Event.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective subject to and upon the effectiveness of the Major Special Events Ordinance.

SECTION 3. City Manager is hereby authorized to approve additional exemptions from the Municipal Code to meet operational needs of the event where the City Manager has made the findings set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.68.210(E).

SECTION 4. 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:
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HEIDI VON TONGELN
City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA MONICA ADOPTING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVERS
DURING THE 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS FOR
CLUB FRANCE’S USE OF THE ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE
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
WHEREAS, 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. 288 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 2 the Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica State Beach, Pier, Promenade, and other retail and public spaces, and in 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 include the 2028 Summer Olympics (the “Summer Olympics”); and
WHEREAS, the COMITE NATIONAL OLYMPIQUE ET SPORTIF FRANCAIS, (aka The French National Olympic Committee)(“CNOSF”) is entering a license agreement (“License Agreement”) with the City of Santa Monica for CNOSF’s use of certain designated areas at the Annenberg Community Beach House (“License Area”), located at 415 Palisades Beach Road, during the 2028 Summer Olympics for operation of the Club France hospitality, media, and event venue in line with the Olympic related programming, while also allowing for substantial scheduled community access to various events, the pool and playground, capacity for CNOSF to sublet space to, or allow use and occupancy through contracts and occupancy agreements with, Olympic stakeholders and opportunities for public participation (collectively, the “Club France Event”);
WHEREAS the Club France Event will include outdoor activation consistent with Santa Monica’s coastal setting and urban environment, with regional draw, coordinated site planning, and temporary infrastructure; and

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WHEREAS, the Club France Event is anticipated to support Santa Monica’s identity as a cultural, recreational and entertainment destination and to generate economic activity for hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses; and WHEREAS, in addition to the Club France Event itself, CNOSF has identified a range of community benefits that are expressly incorporated into the License Agreement, including free or low cost community events, paid student internships, support for City events such as Promenade activations and open street events, and a Santa-Monica table/film/information booth within the License Area during the Club France Event; and
WHEREAS, the Club France Event is anticipated to draw visitors to patronize Santa Monica hotels, restaurants, retailers, service providers, artists, and other businesses; and
WHEREAS, CNOSF’s License Agreement includes provisions addressing community engagement, public safety, mobility, sound mitigation, sustainability, accessibility, local business coordination, and post-event restoration; and WHEREAS, the media attention and broadcasts of the 2028 Summer Olympics from, at and about the Event will result in international coverage of Santa Monica, at no

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Packet Pg. 290 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 4 cost to the City, that will help generate visitors and tourism to the City; and WHEREAS, with this Club France Event, the City’s objective is to secure a wellmanaged activation that supports local economic development while protecting public assets and minimizing impacts; 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 these large-scale activations in the City over the next several years; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, City Council introduced for first reading, and adopted on second reading on April 28, 2026, an ordinance (”Major Special Events Ordinance”) to, among other things, amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section

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Packet Pg. 291 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 5 and provide adequate procedures to minimize and respond to event impacts; and WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the Club France Event, targeted exemptions to the Santa Monica Municipal Code are required to better accommodate this major special event; and
WHEREAS, the exemptions are intended to provide operational flexibility and allow the City to support the Club France Event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified this impactful upcoming event as extraordinary or unique in scope, scale, or benefit, and the Council deems the below ordinance exemptions necessary to facilitate these major events.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby exempts the Club France Event from provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code as set forth below in this Section 1 based upon the following findings:
(A) Strict application of the Santa Monica Municipal Code would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, which would frustrate the purposes of the Club France Event.
i. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 3.04.030 (Beach parking lot parking permits) and Section 3.12.380 (Driving on sidewalk or Beach Promenade)
Subject to further approval from the City, CNOSF may occupy portions of the beach parking lots at the Annenberg Beach House to store and operate power, broadcast and other trailers for the Club France Event and may need vehicular access

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Packet Pg. 292 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 6 to certain areas outside the parking lot and driveways for load in, operation (active), and load out periods, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s requirements related to parking and vehicles at and on the beach parking lots and surrounding areas. ii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.08.340 (Closing Hours For Amusement and Entertainment Places)
The Club France Event may include broadcasts, interviews, celebrations, ceremonies, events, meals and entertainment in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the Summer Olympics and the staggered times zones throughout the world and most specifically the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Paris, France, and would simply not be feasible to successfully host without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard operating hours limitations for entertainment. iii. Provisions In Santa Monica Municipal Section 4.12.110 (Restrictions on demolition, excavation, grading, spray painting, construction, maintenance or repair of buildings)
The Club France Event is expected to include construction of temporary structures. Timeline/schedule for load in, load out and assembly activities will require working outside of normal construction hours established in SMMC Section 4.12.110.

Confining this work to occur only within standard construction hours would significantly extend the overall schedule for load in, load out and assembly. Furthermore, working within standard construction hours could conflict with traffic on the PCH.

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4.12.060, 4.12.080,4.12.100, 4.12.105, 4.12.110
The Club France Event will include live music, other live events, and video broadcasts of Olympic and Olympic-related events to outdoor fans, along with operations and events in the License Area 24-hours per day due to the international interest in the Summer Olympics and the various times zones throughout the world and the 9 hour time difference between Santa Monca and Paris, France, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s existing noise provisions.

4.55.110, 4.55.210, 4.55.230, 4.55.240, 4.55.250, 4.55.400 and Park Rules, including XII General Beach, adopted pursuant to Section 4.55.400 The Club France Event may include fitness and athletic instruction, classes and events in the License Area, including on the beach, and it would simply not be feasible to successfully host the Club France Event without a temporary waiver of the City’s standard provisions regulating activities in parks and beaches. vi. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.32, Solicitation and Peddling, 6.36, Vending, and 6.112 Street Performers

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vii. Provisions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 4.68, Community Event, and Chapter 9.61, Signs, including but not limited to Sections

4.68.130, 9.61.140, and 9.61.230
In order to generate and ensure key sponsor support, CNOSF will need to install temporary branding, advertising and other signage at the Event venue and possibly elsewhere, including wayfinding, in excess of signage otherwise allowed under the City Sign Code.
viii. Provisions in Santa Monca Municipal Code Chapter 9.48, Enforcement Procedures, including but not limited to Section 9.48.010.B The Anneberg Beach House is subject to a Development Review Permit (06DR002, Reduced Parking Permit 06RPP-001 and Fence Height Modification 06-001 upheld on appeal by the City Council pursuant to Appeals 06APP-030 and 06APP-032 (collectively “City Approvals”), which contain numerous conditions regarding operations that may conflict with the Club France Event. Therefore, waiver of the Enforcement Procedures in SMMC Ch. 9.48 of various conditions of approval in the City Approvals during the term of the License Agreement is necessary for the Club France Event to successfully proceed.
(B) The premises at which the Event will be held will be restored to the

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Pursuant to the License Agreement between CNOSF and the City, CNOSF shall restore the premises and return them to the City in the same condition in which they were prior to CNOSF’s use of the premises, including full clean-up, removal of all litter, equipment and personal property, etc.
(C) The requested exemptions are limited to the event period and are otherwise temporary in nature.

Event Background
CNSOF will utilize the Annenberg Beach House during the 2028 Summer Olympics for the Club France Event.

Proposed Impact Metrics
The City of Santa Monica will experience the following types of economic benefits from the Club France Event:

1. General Economic Benefits

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Packet Pg. 296 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 10  CNOSF will pay the City a license fee of $1,550,000.00.  Direct jobs, labor income, and economic output within the City associated with event setup and takedown, including various jobs and labor income that may accrue to Santa Monica residents.
 Indirect economic impacts resulting from Event setup and takedown that may involve supply chain purchases of goods and services from Santa Monica businesses.
 Induced economic impacts associated with household spending by directly and indirectly impacted Santa Monica workers associated with the event.  Similar direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts associated with event operations and economic activity generated by out-of-town visitor spending at the event and elsewhere in the City, some of which may accrue to Santa Monica residents and businesses. This includes promotion of Santa Monica as a tourism destination via the event sponsor’s advertising.

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Packet Pg. 297 Attachment: Exemption Resolution Club France (7701 : Major Events - Club France Resolution) 11 sales tax revenue and Business License Tax revenue for businesses where spending occurs. Using the City’s typical visitor shares of daytrip and overnight visitors, as well as average spending of $47 per person per day, indicates millions of dollars in total sales in the City across the one-month time period the Club France Event will occur.
 Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue generated from overnight stays by CNOSF officials, representatives and employees involved in the Event, as well as its setup and takedown.
 Incremental Transient Occupancy Tax revenue associated with out-of-town overnight guests attending the event. Since 2023, the average hotel room rate in the month of June in Santa Monica has been $363.
 Parking Tax revenues associated with net additional paid parking within the City.  Incremental traffic fine revenue associated with event personnel and out-of-town event visitors.
(E) CNOSF will work with the City to implement best practices and adequate procedures to minimize noise levels and other impacts from the Club France Event.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective subject to and upon the effectiveness of the Major Special Events Ordinance.

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4.68.210(E).

SECTION 4. 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:
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HEIDI VON TONGELN
City Attorney

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Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.I
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jing Yeo, Director, Administration
Subject: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Santa Monica and California Coastal Commission on a Framework to Complete the City's Local Coastal Program Update
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

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

2. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and provide direction related to the City Manager executing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Coastal Commission on a framework to complete the City’s Local Coastal Program.

Summary
At its meeting on May 12, 2026, the City Council received an overview and update on the Local Coastal Program (LCP) process and provided direction to staff on City priorities and issues, including the Realignment Plan, to be included in staff’s discussions with Coastal Commission staff on a framework to certify the City’s Local Coastal Program, (inclusive of an update to the City’s Certified 1992 Land Use Plan).

Discussions with Coastal Commission staff have been productive with shared understanding on a path towards certification of the City’s Local Coastal Program.

This understanding is memorialized in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The draft MOU establishes a collaborative framework between the City and Commission staff to facilitate timely completion and certification of a comprehensive LCP, including both a Land Use Plan (LUP) and Implementation Plan (IP).

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Discussion
The proposed MOU is intended to improve coordination, establish clear communication protocols, and identify opportunities to streamline coastal permitting processes while maintaining protections for coastal resources and public access consistent with the California Coastal Act. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to use the City’s 2018 draft LUP as the foundation for the updated program, while incorporating new policy considerations such as environmental justice, sea level rise resiliency, multimodal transportation improvements, housing, adaptive reuse, and public safety management within the coastal zone.

The MOU also identifies several areas where the City and Commission will explore administrative and programmatic permitting tools to improve efficiency for projects such as temporary events, commercial tenant improvements / adaptive reuse, outdoor dining, residential development, and transportation improvements. The agreement includes a commitment to commence this renewed process in July 2026 with a goal for completion and certification of the LCP by the end of 2027, while acknowledging the complexity of the effort and the need for continued collaboration throughout the process.

The proposed MOU is non-binding and does not diminish or alter the decision making authority or discretion of either the City or the Coastal Commission under existing law.

Rather, it formalizes a cooperative working relationship intended to support a more predictable and efficient path toward certification of the City’s first comprehensive certified LCP.

Environmental Review
The proposed MOU is not a “project” subject to CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA Section 21065, the changes do not meet the definition of a “project” subject to CEQA as it will not “cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment”. Additionally, per Section 15378(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, a “project” does not include administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

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environment. The MOU is administrative in nature, and no action is being undertaken and therefore, is not subject to CEQA and 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 these recommendations. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.

Prepared By: Jing Yeo, Director
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. FINAL MOU 5-22-26
B. Written Comments
C. PowerPoint Presentation

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into on [Date], by and between the California Coastal Commission (Commission), a public agency, and the City of Santa Monica (City), a municipal corporation. The Commission and the City are individually referred to as “Party” and collectively referred to as “Parties.”

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to establish a mutual understanding and outline the cooperation between the parties regarding the process for developing a local coastal program (LCP), including an updated coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) that is consistent with Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act and an Implementation Plan (IP) that is consistent with a certified LUP, and timely processing before the Commission. This MOU does not alter or in any way lessen the application of the Coastal Act. Additionally, the MOU does not, and is not intended to, bind the City or the Commission in its discretion to review and act on the substance of the LCP and its component parts pursuant to existing statutory authority.

2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
a. The Parties agree to work cooperatively and in good faith, identify creative solutions, and act expeditiously to achieve the objectives of this MOU, with the shared goal of protecting coastal resources and ensuring public coastal access.
b. The Parties will work together with the goal of crafting an LCP that reflects and is suited for the specific land use priorities, considerations, and constraints of the City’s coastal zone.
c. The Parties agree to use the 2018 draft Land Use Plan as a foundation for working toward completion of the LCP, with updates to address new land use circumstances, emerging policy priorities related to the City’s 2026 Realignment Plan, and updated Coastal Commission guidance for policy issue areas such as environmental justice and sea level rise resiliency. d. The Parties agree to, in drafting the LCP, incorporate the language of existing City land use ordinances and definitions to the maximum extent feasible and consistent with the Coastal Act and in acknowledgement of adopted City regulations.

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Packet Pg. 303 Attachment: FINAL MOU 5-22-26 (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) e. The Parties agree to prioritize crafting LCP policies and processes designed to streamline permitting, provide for programmatic management, and facilitate sustainable and economically vibrant development within existing urbanized areas of the City’s coastal zone consistent with the Coastal Act, including but not limited to:
i. Commercial tenant improvement projects and changes of use/adaptive reuse
ii. Temporary events
iii. Outdoor dining
iv. Multimodal transportation facilities/roadway improvements v. Residential projects
vi. The City’s Home-sharing and Vacation Rental Ordinance vii. Tools for City management of on-street and off-street parking resources, including pricing, establishing, altering, eliminating, or otherwise managing regulations and requirements
viii. Tools for preferential parking zones
ix. Tools for City management of public safety issues on the beach x. Implementation Plan with definitions for key terms including but not limited to demolition and development

3. SCOPE OF WORK
Each Party agrees to contribute the following in support of the purpose described above:
a. The Commission will provide the City with examples from other local government jurisdictions of LCP policies and implementation methods to streamline approval, as reflected below.
b. The City will provide a City Council adopted public draft of the LUP based on the 2018 public draft LUP, with updates to address changed circumstances and account for emerging policy issues and priorities.
c. The Commission staff will review City deliverables and provide suggested modifications prior to scheduling a Coastal Commission hearing. d. The Commission staff will support the City throughout the process and will schedule the LUP for a Coastal Commission hearing as expeditiously as possible.
e. The City will provide a City Council adopted ordinance or ordinances to serve as the IP.
f. The Commission staff will schedule the IP for a Coastal Commission hearing as expeditiously as possible.

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Packet Pg. 304 Attachment: FINAL MOU 5-22-26 (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) g. In order to ensure the expeditious completion of the LCP, parties agree to draft and review the LUP and IP concurrently, to the greatest extent feasible. h. Parties will collaborate to explore opportunities to leverage statutory tools and processes to streamline processing of coastal development permits (CDP), or permit exemptions where appropriate and consistent with the Coastal Act in the LCP, such as:
i. Waiver of public hearings for administrative reviews ii. De minimis waiver processes
iii. CDP Exemptions
iv. Categorical Exclusions from CDPs
v. Programmatic CDPs
vi. Administrative CDPs
vii. Other measures that streamline project review while appropriately maintaining protections for public coastal access and coastal resources.
i. Prior to certification of the LCP, parties will collaborate to explore opportunities to leverage the statutory tools and processes identified above to streamline processing of coastal development permits (CDP), or permit exemptions where appropriate and consistent with the Coastal Act for the following:
i. Temporary events (Programmatic CDP ) (nearest-term priority) ii. Commercial tenant improvements including changes in intensity of use/adaptive reuse
iii. Street improvements that improve multimodal access iv. Parking (Programmatic CDPs regulating price location, quantity, etc.) v. Outdoor dining
vi. Residential projects

4. TIMELINE
The parties will make every reasonable effort to abide by milestones and timelines that are mutually agreed upon with a commitment to start the process in July 2026 and a general goal of LCP Certification completed by December 31, 2027. The parties acknowledge that additional time may be necessary in order to address changes in circumstances or to resolve complex policy issues. The parties shall utilize the escalation process described below whenever helpful to ensure continued expeditious progress toward completing an LCP.

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5. RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Both Parties’ designated staff agree to participate in regularly scheduled coordination meetings occurring at least monthly, if not more frequently. b. Either Party may request a meeting outside of the regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings shall be scheduled as soon as practicable. c. The Executive Director shall designate a primary point of contact at both the South Coast District staff level and at the Executive Management staff level. d. The City Manager shall designate a primary point of contact at the staff level. e. Both parties agree to share materials to review prior to a scheduled meeting as soon as practicable, but ideally two weeks prior to the meeting, in order to facilitate a productive discussion.
f. Prior to the City’s submittal of its LCP application to the Commission, the City and Commission shall identify a list of items that the Commission must receive from the City in order to deem the application complete. The list shall be comprehensive to the maximum extent feasible.
g. The City and the Commission will strive to achieve agreement, to the maximum extent feasible, on LCP policies prior to the City’s submittal of its LCP application to the Commission.
h. The City and the Commission will strive to ensure that the City’s submittals to the Commission, and the Commission’s feedback to the City on those submittals, is comprehensive, with the goal of minimizing the number of rounds of submittals.
i. Prior to deeming the City’s LCP application complete, Commission staff agree to review the submitted City LCP documents and request any additional information within 10 business days, until the City application is deemed complete.
j. After deeming the City’s LCP application complete, for materials submitted between the parties regarding LCP policies and draft modifications thereto, the City and the Commission agree to review, comment, and provide feedback to the other Party within 30 days to the best of their abilities. Longer review periods may be agreed upon by the Parties for larger or more complex submittals.

6. ESCALATION
Where conflicts over substantive policy issues are not resolved in the ordinary course of business through agreed-upon meetings and collaborative efforts within 30 days, conflicts either in process or in policy may be elevated for discussion with

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Packet Pg. 306 Attachment: FINAL MOU 5-22-26 (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) the Executive Director or other Designee, and the City Manager or other Designee, and a meeting shall take place generally within 30 days to the extent feasible of the request of the escalation.

7. TERM AND DURATION
This MOU shall become effective upon execution and remain in effect until the scope of work is complete or until terminated by either Party with written notice.

8. AMENDMENTS
This MOU may be amended at any time with mutual written consent of both parties.

Changes or amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties prior to effectiveness.

9. TERMINATION
Either Party may terminate this MOU within 30 days written notice to the other Party.

Otherwise, the MOU terminates upon completion of the scope of work.

10.NON-BINDING AGREEMENT
This MOU is not legally binding and does not create legal obligations. It represents the parties’ good-faith intent to collaborate. The MOU shall be governed and construed and enforced in accordance with California State Law.

11.SIGNATURES
By signing below, the parties acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this MOU.

California Coastal Commission:

Name: __________________________
Title:
____________________________
Signature: _______________________
Date: ___________________________
City of Santa Monica:

Name: __________________________
Title:
____________________________
Signature: _______________________
Date: ___________________________

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Packet Pg. 307 Attachment: FINAL MOU 5-22-26 (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) 1 David Yakobson
From: Nikki Kolhoff <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin
Subject: May 26, 2026 - City Council - Item 4I - Pull for Full Discussion at Next Meeting and Opposition to AB1740

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers -
It was with much fanfare that Mayor Caroline Torosis called an "emergency" meeting to announce the re-engagement of the City with the Coastal Commission regarding its LCP. After years of stalling, she couldn't give us normal notice and information for a discussion of this critical topic. At that meeting, the MOU wasn't available and details were fuzzy. We were told to wait for the full discussion.

But instead of a full staff report and public discussion, the MOU is placed on the Consent Calendar on the Friday night before a holiday weekend. What a joke you all have made of this process. Santa Monica absolutely needs an LCP, but the "priorities" expressed in the MOU must come from the people of Santa Monica, not a list prepared by staff and ordained by you in a consent item And, no, it's not good enough to pull it tonight for a rushed presentation that nobody is prepared for.

The should come through the appropriate boards and commissions, and the city staff should engage with residents, to confirm the priorities for our LCP.

As an example, the mere existence of "multimodal transit" should NOT trigger increased larger development. That's why we oppose SB79 and the displacement that comes with it. In addition, overdevelopment will have a negative impact on the health of our coast. Furthermore, the Coastal Act is about access to the coast for regular people who don't live at the beach. It doesn't matter how many bus and bike lanes we have in Santa Monica, when families are driving here from Riverside, or renting a car for a CA road trip. They need to park their car here. Parking = access.

Finally, no entry into an MOU should be made without removal of Santa Monica's support for AB1740. Even with all its amendments, AB1740 is a giant threat to the Coastal Commission because if we don't have an LCP by 2029, the Coastal Commission loses its power. But whether or not we get an LCP is in the hands of our city staff and council, the same people who were totally fine with removing Coastal Commission authority over Santa Monica in the first place, so you all cannot be trusted. If you really mean to negotiate an LCP in good faith, you don't need AB1740.

I ask that you pull this item and bring it back after a full engagement with the community on the shared "priorities" of our LCP, and then return with a full staff report and discussion that includes opposition to AB1740.

Regards,
Nikki Kolhoff
Santa Monica Resident
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From: Karen Croner <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:22 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 4I MOU

EXTERNAL
I am writing to oppose this MOU with the coastal commission. Give the coastal commission full power over housing, hotels, parking, access to the beach for all.

You are requesting that there be NO PUBLIC MEETINGS. This is anti-democratic, and pro-developer.

You are requesting that residential project approval be streamlined in the coastal zone. Why??? Santa Monicans do not want this! No!
Be transparent with your numbers - your developments are half empty. No one wants to live in an unsafe city that has little of its unique beach town character left. And now you want to go into hyperdrive and erase what little we have left? No.

If you approve this MOU that rejects public input, you are sending a clear message to residents that you don’t represent them, that you don’t care what Santa Monicans think. This is major overreach on your part and truly the opposition to your campaigns are growing every time you prove you don’t care at all what residents think. No one elected you to destroy our coast.

It does not belong to you. And your secretiveness is deeply alarming. We simply can’t let you use Santa Monica as a stepping stone to Sacramento. We won’t.

Ellis, Lana, many of us believe you care about Santa Monica residents. Show us.

Do the right thing.

Ms. Torosis, sadly your legacy will be your wish to silence residents and destroy the coast.

I so wish you were a true visionary who saw the opportunity to preserve our unique beach culture and environment which is our greatest asset. But that doesn’t appear to be on your agenda. Now We the People of Santa Monica will have to fight for the city we so love.

You are giving enormous inspiration to those opposing your reelection. It is a sad day in Santa Monica history.

Karen Croner
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Packet Pg. 309 Attachment: Written Comments (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) Framework to Complete the
City’s Local Coastal Program Update
City Council
May 26, 2026
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Packet Pg. 310 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) Summary
• Council direction received from May 12, 2026 on issues to be considered in staff’s discussions with Coastal Commission • MOU memorializes shared understanding between City and Coastal Commission on path towards Local Coastal
Program certification
• Target timeline
• Process kickoff July 2026
• Goal of LCP certification by end of 2027
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Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) What is the Local Coastal Program?
• California Coastal Act of 1976
• Planning tool for local
governments
• Protect coastal resources for the
access and enjoyment of all
• California Coastal Commission
must certify to transfer coastal
development permit (CDP)
authority to City
City
Policies
Land Use
Plan (LUP)
Implemen
-tation
Plan (IP)
City uses for
CDP review
CCC uses for
CDP review
Local Coastal Program
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Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) Key Elements
• Coordination & communication protocols between City and Coastal Commission staff
• Guiding Principles
• Good faith cooperation to find creative solutions with shared goal of protecting coastal resources and ensuring public coastal access • Use 2018 draft LUP as foundation for updates accounting for changed circumstances (e.g. Sea Level Rise, Environmental Justice, Realignment Plan)
• Incorporate language of City’s existing land use framework to maximum extent feasible and consistent with Coastal Act with acknowledgement of adopted City regulations
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Packet Pg. 313 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7735 : Local Coastal Plan Update) Key Elements
• Explore policies and processes designed to streamline permitting, provide for programmatic management, and facilitate sustainable and economically vibrant development within existing urbanized areas of City coastal zone including but limited to:
• Temporary events – nearest term priority
• Outdoor dining
• Commercial tenant improvements
• Home-sharing and vacation rental ordinance
• Residential development
• Transportation improvements
• Parking management
• Management of public safety issues
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 28, 2026
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick at 5:31 p.m., on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA and a teleconference location at Conrad Washington, D.C. Hotel, 950 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Caroline Torosis (arrived at 5:44 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya (via teleconference)
Also Present: City Manager Oliver Chi
City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council convened at 5:31 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Torosis. Councilmember Raskin 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 Hall.

LEVINE ACT

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

AGENDA

MANAGEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to waive the necessary Council rules and hear Items 11 and 13 together; allow the Silas family representative to call in and speak before General Public Comment; if Closed Session exceeds one hour, move the remaining Closed Session to be heard at the end of the meeting; hear the Mayor’s Highlight and City Manager’s Report before General Public Comment, and hear both Public Hearings before Closed Session. The vote was approved by the following vote:

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

CITY MANAGER
REPORT
The City Manager Report was presented.

COUNCIL TRAVEL
MAYOR’S HIGHLIGHT
Mayor Torosis arrived at
5:44 p.m.

Councilmembers Negrete and Zernitskaya reported that they traveled to Sacramento for Cal Cities Conference, where they met with state legislators to push for AB218 to help the community resolve the issues under major lawsuits that are impacting city financially. Councilmember Negrete attended various sessions at the conference, including how to build and finance a great park, and using AI technology for code enforcement.

Councilmember Zernitskaya also attended the Cal Cities conference where she was able to attend breakout sessions, including the role of childcare and creating family-friendly cities, the role of local governments in protecting our community in the midst of the current federal administration’s extreme focus on immigration enforcement.

Councilmember Hall was asked by the city manager to testify in Sacramento on behalf of the city in support of AB1740 at the Assembly Housing and Community Development hearing last week. AB1740 addresses a number of the city’s state priorities. He also met with Senator Ben Allen and Assembly Member Zbur staff to discuss AB218 reform to make the case for amendments that would better protect real victims while preserving municipalities’ ability to continue providing critical services they are responsible for.

The Mayor honored Traffic Services Officer Jeffrey Pinkerton and Officer Regan Mina for performing life-saving efforts to save a child’s life.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR

GENERAL PUBLIC

COMMENT AND

SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:

There were no members of the public present to comment on Special Agenda items.

Members of the public Matthew Hausle, Laura Wilson, Jajar, Bill Davids Brigid McBride, Barbara Olinger, Robin Rudisill, Tim Jones, Janesa Kurland, Morgan Hunter Gross, Darya Jones, Danna Garcia, Janet Gollery McKeithen, Wade Kelley, Sarah Wauters, Denise Barton Joanne Berlin, Joe DiRosa, Robbie Jones, Johnathan Foster, Jillienne Gomez, Aubrielle Gomez, Stan Becker, Harvey Eder, Aliza, John C. Smith, Noel Gould, Ericka Lesley, Zoe Muntaner, Ebonicia Fisher, Aaliyah McGee, and Ameeya Flanagan commented on various local issues.

PROCLAMATIONS/

COMMENDATIONS/

2.A. Proclamation: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, was presented.

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SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS

2.B. Proclamation: Historic Preservation Month, was presented, was presented.

PUBLIC INPUT FOR

CONSENT CALENDAR

AND CLOSED SESSION
ONLY:

Members of the public Dayquan Muller, Christine Novarro, Eli Quinones, Cathy Gentile, Louis Watanabe, Deacon Joanne Leslie, Pastor Birdie Roberts, Michael Attinello, Max Brown, Enrique Munoz, Cooper Brougher, Stu Smiley, Debbie Jeffries, Jeff Jeffries, Jennifer Ordonez, William Thomas, Fred Croshal, Sean Ahaus, Hohan Ahaus, Melissa Ahaus, Tomas Mateo, Gail King, Steve Cohen, Diana Cook, Tiffany Walker, Linda Wilks, Billy Olsen, Christine Fazzino, Tom Kriss, Steve Stephens, Azar E, Vance Sadler, Zoe Muntaner, Harvey Eder, Johnathan Foster, Samrod Shenassa, Heather Thomason, and Joe Nicoletti commented on Consent Calendar items.

There were no members of the public present to comment 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 Councilmember Hall, Item 4.A. was removed from the Consent Calendar.

At the request of Councilmembers Hall and Raskin, Item 4.I. was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 4.A. and 4.I., reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

FENCING AND GATE

ACCESS CONTROLS

4.B. Authorization of First Modification to Agreement No. 11510 (CCS) with Burkhardt Custom for the Provision and Installation of Fencing and Gate Access Controls, was approved.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement No. 11510 (CCS), in the amount of $520,000 with Burkhardt Custom (Burkhardt) for the provision and installation of fencing and gate access controls for the Public Works Department.

This would result in the five-year term amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

PURCHASE OF

SULFURIC ACID

4.C. Award Bid #4512 to Brenntag Pacific, LLC, for the Purchase of 93% Sulfuric Acid for the Water Resources Division, was approved.

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 # 4512 to Brenntag Pacific, LLC for the purchase of 93% Sulfuric Acid for the Public Works Department; and

3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Brenntag Pacific, LLC for 93% Sulfuric Acid in the amount not to exceed $218,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal option(s) to extend on the same terms and conditions, for a total amount not to exceed $1,300,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

CHARNOCK WELL
FIELD

4.D. Approval of the First Modification to Agreement No. 11326 (CCS) with Grace Environmental Services, Inc., for Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services (OMMS) at the Charnock Well Field, was approved.

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 No. 11326 (CCS) in the amount of $850,000 with Grace Environmental, Inc. for operations, maintenance, and management services (OMMS) at Charnock Well Field for the Public Works Department, resulting in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,350,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

COMMUNITY CLASSES

AND INSTRUCTION

4.E. Approval of Modifications to Recreational Services Agreements To Provide Revenue Supported Community Classes and Instruction for the Recreation and Arts Department, was approved.

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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 execute a first modification to Agreement 11835 (CCS), formerly agreement #5092, in the amount of $250,000 with Damian Mooney, to provide tennis instruction. This will result in a two-year amended agreement for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000; and,

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement No. 11836 (CCS), formerly agreement #5116, in the amount of $250,000 with Peter Fox, to provide tennis instruction.

This will result in a two-year amended agreement for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000;

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement No. 11837 (CCS). Formerly agreement #5099, in the amount of $250,000 with Richard Goldenson, to provide tennis instruction. This will result in a two-year amended agreement for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000.

5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement No. 11838 (CCS), formerly agreement #5098, in the amount of $250,000 with SMBA, to provide youth sports instruction.

This will result in a two-year amended agreement for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000.

6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement No. 11839 (CCS), formerly agreement #5093, in the amount of $250,000 with Parker Anderson, to provide enrichment camps and classes. This will result in a two-year amended agreement for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000.

TRANSITIONAL

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

4.F. Approve Modification to Grant Agreement No. 11427 (CCS) with Chrysalis to Increase Transitional Employment Services for the Public Works Department, was approved.

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 first modification to grant Agreement No. 11427 (CCS) in an amount of $490,416 with Chrysalis for increased transitional employment services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a new total amount not to exceed $1,635,060, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE

DISPOSAL

4.G. Award Bid #4514 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. for Sewer Diversion Unit Cleaning and Hazardous Waste Disposal for the Water Resources Division, was approved.

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 Agreement No. 11841 (CCS) 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.

USDA FARMERS

MARKET PROMOTION

PROGRAM

4.H. Authorization to Accept the 2025 USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), was approved.

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)

PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE

4.J. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2855 (CCS) 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, was adopted.

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

SINGLE-UNIT

RESIDENTIAL PARCELS

4.K. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2856 (CCS) of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending the Text of the

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Zoning Ordinance Related to Projects Consisting of Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Unit Residential, was adopted.

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

MAJOR SPECIAL
EVENTS

4.L. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2857 (CCS) 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, was adopted.

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

MINUTES 4.M. Minutes of City Council - Regular and Special Meeting - April 14, 2026 5:30 PM, were approved.

SAFER OUTCOMES

PROGRAM GRANT

4.A. Authorization to Accept Grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services FY25 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing DeEscalation and Crisis Response Training Grant Program, 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 accept a grant award in the amount of $486,760 from the 2025 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (“COPS”) for Department of Justice projects in the Police Department and to accept all grant renewals;

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

4. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).

Councilmember Hall pulled this item to ask questions of staff including:
given the injunction in the Chicago versus Department of Justice (DOJ), is there any risk that if we accept this grant under the current injunction that later if the courts rule that the administration is okay to reimpose those conditions, particularly around our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, or if we’re required to cooperate on immigration, and that we have to accept those conditions because we accepted the grant or if there is some sort of claw back, what would potentially happen; is it correct that the terms have been removed from grant language; if on appeal the DOJ prevails, and we are banned from DEI programs, and we are required to

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cooperate with Federal immigration policies and sharing of data, what happens to the city; when do we expect to expend these funds, will it be during this fiscal year ending June 30th; when is this application due, and do we need to take action tonight, or can we return once there is more clarity; will bringing this back impact the Police department; why was this brought to Council if we didn’t have these answers; and, if this motion passes and this is brought back, is it accurate that we won’t if there’s permanent injunction until early July, and until we know whether or not there’s a permanent injunction, the temporary injunction stands.

Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to continue this to the next meeting so that staff can come back with clarity around some of these questions. The motion passed by the following vote:

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

PIER LEASE

4.I. Approval of Lease Agreement No. 11840 (CCS) with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier, was presented.

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 Lease Agreement No. 11840 (CCS) with California Roadhouse, Inc. for 256 Santa Monica Pier.

This item was pulled by Councilmembers Hall and Raskin to request a staff report.

Questions asked and answered of staff included: in the staff report, it references an interview process, explain what that means; is the definition of an eligible worker going to track the definition that’s in the recall retention ordinance; are there any other ways in which the lease would deviate from the recall and retention ordinance; were there over 100 inquiries received for this space; has there been a discussion with the California Roadhouse to determine what steps are going to be taken to notify all eligible Rusty’s employees about the potential of coming back; and, is the interview process really a meeting, because if someone is a former employee, they are guaranteed to have their job back for 90 days.

Considerable discussion ensued on, but not limited to: support workers being treated fairly, and support unions; as an elected official, it is our job

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to apply policy fairly and legally; concern that the city is setting a precedence by forcing a new operator to bend to accept terms based on outside political pressure; this has been a tough process, proud that both sides were able to get to a viable solution, and excited to see this venture come to fruition; grateful that the city can open a business, and support employees as well and align priorities; excited for this opportunity to have live music back on the Pier; this was difficult to work through, but can see an operator that cares about their employees, therefore this is a win-win; understand protecting employees’ rights, but this potential lease does not really meet the right to recall definition legally; publicly owned asset, and this is a good lease and good operator for the Pier; the city owns the improvements made to this asset; and, recalling former workers is an asset.

Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to approve the recommended action, with the following instructions: that the terms of worker recall and retention should be consistent with those in our ordinance, and that the terms of our recall and retention ordinance speak for themselves. The motion was approved by the following vote:

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

MOTION TO

RECONSIDER

SAFER OUTCOMES

PROGRAM GRANT

4.A. Authorization to Accept Grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services FY25 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing DeEscalation and Crisis Response Training Grant Program, was reconsidered.

The City Manager asked for this item to be reconsidered because of new knowledge that the grant has a deadline prior to the next meeting.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to reconsider and reopen Item 4.A. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Questions asked and answered of staff included: is there any way we can put guardrails on this, in the event that the preliminary injunction is dissolved, and when was the last time this training was held in the Police department; and are there other alternative ways to fund this training; is the worse case scenario, if we were to accept the grant today, should the preliminary injunction be dissolved, or a permanent injunction not be granted before we

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are able to expend the funds, we may choose to return the remainder of the non-spent funds, but we wouldn’t have to reimburse the federal government for any of the monies that are expended; and what have other cities in this position done.

Considerable discussion ensued on, but not limited to: fully support deescalation training, tactics and alternatives to the use of force, but cannot consciously accept any risk of conditions that require us to cooperate with the Trump administration on immigration or capitulate to the removal of our DEI programs; and concern that seeing the federal government enforce false claims acts in this space, particularly around federal contractors, don’t want to put the city in a position where we may fall under that risk, or courts ruling that we are required to share this kind of data with the federal government because we accepted any portion of the grant.

Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to approve the recommended action, with guardrails to direct staff in the City Attorney’s Office to continue monitoring and return to Council if concerns are raised, immediately return to Council to make a plan to return funds, if ever asked to agree to any of the terms that the Council does not agree with.

The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: Councilmember Hall
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN

12.A. 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, 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. 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

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entitlement funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Member of the public Harvey Eder, spoke to the recommended action.

Questions asked and answered of staff included: considering comments regarding other federal grants, has there been any consideration for a contingency plan if HUD funding goes away; and, in the upgraded playground at Virginia Avenue Park, does the plan include a variety of seating options.

Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: hope that staff is working with the City Managers’ Office and our federal lobbyist to ensure that the funding is there; CBDG is an opportunity to plug into our economic development priorities, and making sure that these are the highest priority items, specifically with economic recovery work, and also economic opportunity, particularly for people in our highest opportunity area, which is the Pico neighborhood; and, want to make sure funding is directly targeting people in the Pico neighborhood.

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

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RENAMING OF STREET 12.B. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 11756 (CCS) to Rename a Portion of Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, 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. Conduct a public hearing and adopt attached Resolution No. 11756 (CCS) to rename a portion of Vicente Terrace—between Main Street and Ocean Avenue, that does not include any mailing addresses—as Silas White Street.

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

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Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSIONS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 8:41 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 9:51 p.m., with all members present, except Councilmember Zernitskaya, 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 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.

Commented [EL1]: What time did zernitskaya return?
Commented [DA2R1]: 9:56 pm

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v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV24158
The City Attorney advised this will be heard after the remaining portions of open session.

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 will be heard after the remaining portions of open session.

5.C. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case
The City Attorney advised this will be heard after the remaining portions of open session.

5.D. 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.

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

5.E. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8:
properties: 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA Camera Obscura and all exterior grass areas immediately adjacent to the building to the north and west; City of Santa Monica; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: Swiss Federal Government/Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (House of Switzerland); under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license.

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

5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8:
properties: 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA Camera Obscura; City of Santa Monica; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; parties to negotiate with: British Olympic Association (Team GB); under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license.

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

5.G. 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.

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

5.H. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8:
property: Sandbox North (approximately 50,000 square feet of sand area north of the Beach Bike Path/Lot 1 North to Lifeguard Tower 13 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: The Living Library of Nature, Inc. (Island of Songs); under negotiation: price and terms of payment for license.

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

PUBLIC INPUT ON

REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS:

Councilmember Zernitskaya
returned at 9:56 p.m.

Members of the public Denise Barton, Heather Thomason, Jacob Wasserman, and Harvey Eder commented on item 11.A.

Member of the public Jacob Wasserman commented on item 13.A.

Member of the public Jeff Halpert commented on item 16.A.

STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:

11.A. 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, was presented with Item

13.A.

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

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Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
excused at 10:03 p.m.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 11755 (CCS) of Intention Directing the Planning Commission to Initiate the Process of Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Implement Senate Bill 79.

Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused himself from this item and 13.A. due to his employment as Southern California director of the Housing Action Coalition, which advocates for housing production, and specifically for SP79.

Questions asked and answered of staff included: with the staff capacity, how much can get done sooner, and how would that affect other priorities; when looking at the analytics, does staff look at the impact on infrastructure; has there been any research on how many deed-restricted and rent controlled units we’ll get out of this; what are the legal implications, if the city slows down the process; the 7th cycle of the Housing Element is beginning very soon, and when can we expect that to come out; what would the effect be to have two cities involved, and what would that look like with respect to SB79; when does Planning anticipate a response from Housing and Community Development (HCD); regardless of what we vote on, will the law still go into effect as written on July 1st; timeline for when Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will release their map; how long will it take us to analyze the map from SCAG, and determine what matches up with what we’re analysing; if the Council goes with the Planning Commission’s recommendation, how long will it take to develop a local ordinance pursuant to a combination of approach two, and then subsequently develop a local implementation plan under approach three; since the staff report did identify a number of parcels that could potentially be impacted that have fewer than three rent controlled or deed restricted homes per parcel, would we be able to ask the Planning Commission to consider excluding these under approach two and three; regarding the minimum permitted density requirements under SB79, are these similar to the minimum guaranteed square footage that was adopted for lot splits where we would be required to allow a minimum density as defined by law; what is the realistic HCD review timeline; realistically, SB79 will go into effect July 1st, regardless; what took so long for this to just be coming before Council, when we knew this law passed; the Planning Commission asked for an impact analysis, specifically for the Pico neighborhood, has the City Attorney started that; would drawing a quarter a mile around transit as opposed to a half mile be something that HCD would view favorably; would it be feasible to move forward with option 2, and work on planning to meet the deadline within the next year; don’t want to delay; to give ourselves more time just gives us more flexibility; have staff come back in 6 months with a status report; and, what about cash assistance.

Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: not interested in approach 1, because of the Transit-Oriented Development

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(TOD) bill, support of approach 2; support moving as quickly as possible for option 2, delaying until 2030, in the meantime work towards a strong TOD process; work with state legislators to make sure cleanup bills fix the problems; not in a rush to get it done, but we need to take the time to get this right; take a very thoughtful approach; take into consideration displacement, transit stops, those affected in the Pico neighborhood; interested in the Planning commission’s option 2 and 3; focus on anti-displacement measures, including right to return options, where appropriate; focus the increased density as close to the actual transit stops as possible; the closer people live near transit, the more they will use it; prefer to align with the 7th cycle of the Housing Element; concerns that this is kicking the can down the road; and, direct staff to come back with options and an update in six months.

Motion by Councilmember Raskin, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the staff recommendation, to proceed with developing an option 2 ordinance as soon as possible to delay implementation until the maximum time allowed; in the meantime work on preparing our own TOD Plan pursuant to option 3; Council will need to check in regularly, depending on what the HCD responds, with direction to partner with the Rent Control Agency to disseminate information to households that could be affected; work closely with partners in the legislators to work on a cleanup bill that will fix a lot of the concerns, in particular working on options for greater flexibility in the implementation of TOD zones; see some options for feasible local increased renter protection.

Councilmember Snell proposed a friendly amendment to look at flagging this and discuss the right to recall with some kind of dedicated legal planning.

The motion was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.

Councilmember Zernitskaya proposed a friendly amendment to include to explore the concept to potentially allow people to sell their density rights, if allowable under SB79, and giving the Planning commission the latitude to explore all options for tenant protections, and the best outcomes for existing tenants and renters. This was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.

Mayor Torosis proposed a friendly amendment to have staff come back in 6 months with a status report. The motion was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.

Councilmember Hall proposed a friendly amendment to add to direction to try to prioritize the Expo/Bundy stop TOD. This was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.

The motion, with amendments was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete,

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Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
(SB) 79

IMPLEMENTATION

13.A. Planning Commission Recommendation Regarding Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation, was presented with 11.A., and was received and filed.

COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

BUILDING & FIRE-LIFE

SAFETY COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
returned at 11:39 p.m.

16.A. Appointment to one scheduled vacancy on the Building & FireLife Safety Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2028. (Continued from 04/14/2026), was presented.

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

Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to appoint Jeffrey Halpert.

There being no other nominations, Jeffrey Halpert was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2028, by the following vote:

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

CLOSED SESSIONS
CONT.

On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 11:45 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 12:29 a.m., with all members present, except Councilmember Zernitskaya and Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, to report the following:

City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al.;

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Councilmember Zernitskaya
and Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
excused at 12:06 a.m.

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
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 - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case
Councilmember Zernitskaya and Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused themselves due to a potential conflict of interest due to the Levine Act.

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

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ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m. in memory of Karl Edwin Schober and Don R. McCowan.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Denise Anderson-Warren Caroline Torosis
Interim City Clerk Mayor
Jesse Zwick
Mayor Pro Tempore

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(NOT APPROVED)

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 11, 2026
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Torosis at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 11, 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 Jesse 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 5:30 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Zwick. Councilmember Snell 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).

PUBLIC INPUT FOR
CLOSED SESSION ONLY:

There were no members of the public present to comment on Closed Session items.

CLOSED SESSIONS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 5:32 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 6:47 p.m., with all members present, to report the following:

5.A. Public employee appointment - Gov. Code § 54957(b): consider public employee appointment; title: City Clerk; Gov. Code §

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54957.6: conference with labor negotiator; City negotiator:

Mayor/City Manager; unrepresented employee: City Clerk
The Mayor advised this matter was heard, with no reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Denise Anderson-Warren Caroline Torosis
Interim City Clerk Mayor

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 12, 2026
A special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Torosis at 5:35 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Caroline Torosis
Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya
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 5:35 p.m., with all members present. 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 Hall.

LEVINE ACT

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

PUBLIC INPUT ON

REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS:

Members of the public Brett Morrow, Karen Croner, Ashley Oelsen, Mitch Silverstein, Eugenia Ermacora, Maddy Utrecht, Andrinka Payne, and Emma Voigt commented on item 16.A.

COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

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Mayor Pro Tem Zwick was
excused at 11:20 p.m.

16.A. Request of Mayor Torosis, Councilmember Raskin and Councilmember Snell to hold a special meeting to receive a briefing on significant progress in the City of Santa Monica's (City) long-standing pursuit of a certified Local Coastal Program (LCP), to memorialize the work underway, and to provide Council direction on how to carry this progress forward, was presented.

Not knowing where the conversation on this item may go, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused himself from this item, out of an abundance of caution, due to his employment with the Housing Action Coalition, which advocates for housing production.

Questions asked, included: what would the process look like on the back end, after the MOU; what is the relation of our local measure Proposition S from 1990, and how the beach overlay district relates to a potential LCP; what are the boundaries, are they 1000 yards from the coast; is the timeline to establish the MOU a year from now, and is that doable; how did this item come to become an emergency item, and what propelled it to become so urgent; is there a way to put up the historical facts update and where the city is on a website that follows along with the local coastal plan; is there a timeline and better understanding of the LCP, and why and when the timeline restarted; are there any state laws that have exempted certain types of projects from the Coastal Commission review already, and if that is the case, is there any way to provide some clarity on what webpage is being created about the LCP; which of the long standing policy disagreements are being talked about here; explain what is meant by ministerial CDP framework for certain categories of low impact projects; and, what are the project categories qualifying under ministerial CDP framework, what are the thresholds for those, and who determines that.

Considerable discussion ensued, but limited to suggestions on what Council would like to see in an LPC; all things that are concurrently being worked on, with other efforts around the business renovations and things to make events and businesses easier; include all types of housing, starting with 100% deed restricted affordable housing in our coastal zone; adaptive reuse of buildings into housing; no new development, but the ability to convert vacant buildings into housing; maintain beach overlay district; support for the Coastal Plan, but not supportive of AB 1740; make sure to prioritize previous policy disagreements, including parking pricing, home sharing, preferential parking districts, and demolition; bus only and bike lanes need to be prioritized for streamlined approval; commercial changes in use are important for our economic recovery; we need to have some type of agreement with coastal on some of these major events that are forthcoming, and what that process looks like, and if that could be in an MOU; and, for commercial changes of use to also include potential renovations that would be required to facilitate changes to use, like outdoor bars and patios that businesses have proposed.

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Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to approve the recommendation, with direction to continue exploring policies consistent with our legislative platforms, and projects that we’ve been seeking approval recently. The motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 12:14 a.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Denise Anderson-Warren Caroline Torosis
Interim City Clerk Mayor

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Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
Agenda Item: 5.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office 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. 5/8/2026

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Prepared By: Heidi Von Tongeln, City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council

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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 26, 2026
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oscar Santiago, Director, Finance Department, Budget Subject: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Review and provide direction to staff regarding the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget Adjustments (Attachment A) and FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget (Attachment B);

2. Direct staff to proceed with setting the FY 2026-27 Operating and FY 2026-28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Adoption hearing on June 23, 2026;

3. Approve the position and classification changes (Attachment C);

4. Review and comment on the recommendations of the Fee Study Report, Fire Fee Study Report, and Cemetery Fee revisions (Attachments D, E and F);

5. Review and comment on the recommended updates to the Fiscal Policies (Attachment G); and

6. 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.

EXECUTIVE SUMARY
Santa Monica prepares its operating and capital budgets on a two-year cycle, a municipal best practice that supports stable, long-term planning while streamlining financial management and policy decision-making. In odd-numbered years, the City brings a two-year operating plan to Council, which adopts the first year and approves the plan for the second. In even-numbered years, the City brings the biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to Council for adoption of the first year and approval of the second.

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This year, the biennial CIP is the centerpiece action before the Council, and this study session presents both the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget Adjustments and the FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget for Council review and direction in advance of the June 23, 2026 adoption hearing.

Regarding the FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget, the proposal developed for City Council consideration represents a defining transition for the City’s capital program, and is the centerpiece of this study session. For much of the past decade, and especially through the pandemic years, the CIP budget had functioned less like a true capital budget and more like a second operating account, absorbing recurring maintenance, fleet replacement, and technology costs that crowded out the delivery of meaningful public improvements.

The organizational Realignment Plan adopted in October 2025 changed that trajectory, first by moving recurring costs into the operating budget where they belong, and then by rebuilding the CIP as a focused, deliverable portfolio of priority projects. The result is a new budgetary foundation for capital reinvestment in Santa Monica, outlined via a $109.8 million FY 2026-27 and a $116.6 million FY 2027-28 capital program that, for the first time in years, is genuinely organized around capital delivery.

The proposed CIP initiates long-deferred investments such as the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion; major event and Pier infrastructure upgrades in preparation for the FIFA World Cup and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games; the renewal of the Camera Obscura building and the Main Library; parks investments at Tongva Park and Airport Park; streetlight modernization on Montana Avenue and in Mid-City; a slate of mobility and Vision Zero improvements; and upgrades at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

On the operating budget side, the proposed FY 2026-27 budget represents the second year of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget, originally approved by Council in June 2025.

This report asks Council to affirm that approved budget as revised, principally to

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incorporate the Realignment Plan budget adjustments that were adopted in October 2025, and the operational updates approved in March 2026. In addition, the operating budget includes a set of cleanup adjustments that align departmental budgets with current staffing levels, refine program costs, and updates revenue estimates.

Importantly, after accounting for those Realignment Plan adjustments, the General Fund is now projected by be structurally balanced. For the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26), we are projecting a carry-forward surplus of approximately $8.95 million, from which the City will set-aside $3 million for the Council-approved Economic Recovery Reserve.

That leaves a carry-forward surplus fund-balance of around $5.95 million. We are also projecting a balanced FY 2026-27 operating budget, and when taking into account options related to the joint use agreement with the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (more details described below), the City remains on-track to achieve a structurally balanced operating budget by the start of our next Biennial Budget for FY 2027-29.

Additionally, this report also summarizes the results of the Citywide Fee Study, which updates City fees to reflect the current cost of delivering services and is projected to increase citywide cost recovery from 60% to 66%, or approximately $2.1 million across all Funds. Finally, the report proposes amendments to the City’s Fiscal Policies to incorporate the modernized Procurement Policy, following Council’s March 2026 adoption of the updated Purchasing System ordinance.

Collectively, the FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget, the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget Adjustments, the fee study updates, and the revised Procurement Policy position the City to sustain enhanced service levels, maintain fiscal stability, and continue advancing the Realignment Plan’s goals of a safer, cleaner, more vibrant, and financially resilient Santa Monica.

The following table summarizes the Citywide FY 2026-27 Proposed Expenditure Budget for all Funds (in millions, rounded):

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Revised
Approved
Budget Plan1
Proposed
Changes
Proposed
Budget
All Funds - Citywide budget before adjustment for
reimbursements & transfers $999.1 $26.7 $1,025.8
Less reimbursements & transfers 2(120.1) 2.5 (117.6)
All Funds- Citywide budget net of
reimbursement & transfers $879.0 $29.1 $908.1
All Funds - Citywide FTE Permanent Positions 2,169.3 7.0 2,176.3 All Funds - Citywide FTE As-needed Positions 112.3 - 112.3 Total FTEs 2,281.6 7.0 2,288.6
1 Approved Budget Plan includes all Council-approved budget changes made in FY 2025-26, including Realignment Plan changes.
2 These are technical adjustments to eliminate double counting of certain expenditures appearing in two funds.

FY 2026-28 PROPOSED BIENNIAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Biennial CIP Process
Every two years, the City develops a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget (Attachment B). The first year of the Proposed CIP Budget (FY 2026-27) is adopted and funds are appropriated as part of the budget process. The second year (FY 2027-28) is approved, with staff returning to Council prior to the start of that fiscal year to seek budget adoption. Budget projections for FY 2028-29 through FY 2030-31 serve as planning tools that highlight anticipated long-term capital needs. Project needs are reevaluated during each biennial cycle so that allocations align with available funding and the latest City and Council priorities.

A Realignment of Santa Monica's Capital Program
The proposed FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget represents a deliberate transition for Santa Monica. Over the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, the City designed and delivered a remarkable series of transformative infrastructure projects that reshaped mobility, public space, sustainability, and civic identity.

Landmark investments were engaged by the City, including:
• Fire Station 1

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• City Hall East
• The Metro Expo Line extension
• The Airport Park expansion
• Complete streets initiatives
• Airport Avenue improvements
• Downtown revitalization enhancements
• Sustainable water infrastructure
These types of capital projects positioned Santa Monica nationally as a leader in urban innovation and climate-forward planning.

The pandemic years from 2020 through 2025 required the City to shift into a preservation and stabilization mode. Fiscal uncertainty, tourism declines, staffing constraints, and changing economic conditions redirected focus toward continuity of operations, critical maintenance, and essential service delivery. The City concentrated its resources on maintaining streets, utilities, parks, parking facilities, public safety infrastructure, and core mobility systems, all while managing significant structural budget pressures. Given these factors, innovative or nationally visible capital projects were deferred in order to preserve the core services that keep neighborhoods safe and clean.

That preservation posture also reshaped the capital budget itself. Over time, the CIP gradually drifted away from its intended purpose. Rather than functioning as a true capital budget – one that funds the design and construction of discrete, long-lived public improvements – it increasingly became a vehicle for recurring operating activity. In

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recent years, more than 80% of CIP appropriations were directed not to capital project delivery but to ongoing maintenance, routine facility upkeep, vehicle replacement, and technology refresh cycles. Of note, these are necessary expenditures, but they are operating in nature given that they recur every year, they are not discrete projects, and budgeting them as “capital” obscured both the true cost of City operations and the capital program's actual capacity to deliver public improvements.

The organizational Realignment Plan adopted in October 2025 marked a turning point.

As part of the Realignment Plan, staff has worked deliberately over the past several months to move recurring maintenance, fleet replacement, and technology replacement costs out of the capital budget and into the operating budget, where they appropriately belong. Relocating these recurring costs presents a more honest picture of what it costs to operate the City, restores the capital budget to its proper role, and allows the CIP to be managed against a clear standard of on-time, on-budget project delivery.

To that end, by aligning City resources, operations, and leadership structure with Council priorities, the Realignment Plan has helped create an internal focus not merely focused on reacting to our external environment, but to proactively take the steps needed to move from recovery through realignment and towards the revitalization of Santa Monica.

The FY 2026-28 CIP is a product of this shift in mindset. The program advances a civic vision that addresses nearly a decade of deferred maintenance while simultaneously elevating Santa Monica’s public spaces to support major cultural, entertainment, athletic, and international events. With global attention increasingly focused on the Los Angeles region leading into the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the City has a generational opportunity to modernize infrastructure, reenergize public spaces, expand mobility options, strengthen climate resilience, and create civic destinations that serve residents and visitors alike. The proposed CIP therefore balances two equally important priorities: restoring and modernizing aging infrastructure systems, while also creating inspiring, flexible, high-capacity public spaces capable of supporting world-class gatherings and events.

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CIP Budget Overview
The FY 2026-28 Proposed CIP Budget funds 77 capital projects across 17 funds. The total Proposed Budget is $109.8 million in FY 2026-27 and $116.6 million in FY 2027-

28. The FY 2026-27 figure represents an increase of approximately $0.6 million (less than one percent) compared with the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget of $109.2 million.

The General Fund represents 16.6% of the total CIP Budget over the biennial period.

The Proposed FY 2026-27 General Fund CIP budget is $19.9 million, followed by $17.6 million in FY 2027-28, in order to fund seventeen projects, primarily focused on infrastructure. The non-General Fund portion represents the remaining 83.4% of the total, with a Proposed Budget of $89.9 million in FY 2026-27 and $99.0 million in FY 2027-28. Non-General Fund resources are mostly restricted and can be used only for projects within their respective funds.

Signature Capital Investments
The FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial CIP Budget advances a strategic evolution from reactive maintenance toward true capital reinvestment. The next generation of projects is designed to repair aging infrastructure, improve resilience and sustainability, increase event-readiness and operational flexibility, create memorable public spaces, stimulate economic activity and tourism, support neighborhood vitality, and position Santa Monica as a premier international coastal destination. The signature investments are organized around four priorities, as outlined below.

1. Preparing for Major Events and the 2028 Games
Santa Monica's global identity places the city at the center of international attention during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the broader wave of major events ahead, including the FIFA World Cup (2026) and the 2027 Super Bowl. The biennial CIP prioritizes infrastructure capable of supporting largescale pedestrian activity, festival and event operations, enhanced transit access, public safety coordination, an elevated media and visitor experience, and

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universal accessibility. Priority event-readiness investments totaling approximately $14.4 million in FY 2026-27 include:
• Major Event Infrastructure (Electrical Switchgear)
• Downtown Maintenance Service Enhancements
• Tongva Park Repairs and Improvements
• Smart Curbside Management Solution
• Camera Obscura Redesign Implementation
• Pier Railing and Lighting Renewal Project
• Pier Fire Sprinkler Replacement
In addition, the existing Pier Bridge replacement project that is currently underway also qualifies as being part of this particular investment strategy, combining seismic safety, accessibility, mobility modernization, and visitor experience improvements ahead of the 2028 Games.

2. Reinvesting in Parks and Open Space
Santa Monica’s parks are among the City’s most valued public assets, supporting recreation, health, youth programs, environmental resilience, and neighborhood connectivity for residents of all ages. The return of the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion (Phases 1 and 2) marks an important milestone following the project's earlier pause, and demonstrates the City's renewed commitment to delivering critical recreational improvements. The project is moving forward with a diverse funding strategy drawing on multiple sources, including up to $20 million from a Santa Monica College bond measure, a

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planned $7 million contribution from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, various grants, and General Fund support, all of which help to ensure its long-term viability and successful completion (first-year FY 2026-27 work for Memorial Park relies on non-General Fund sources, with General Fund participation programmed beginning in FY 2027-28).

Additional parks investments totaling approximately $2.5 million in FY 2026-27 include replacement of the synthetic turf sports field at Airport Park and the Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement, keeping heavily used community spaces safe and fully usable.

3. A Citywide Infrastructure Recovery Initiative
Years of constrained capital spending has created a growing list of maintenance obligations across transportation, utilities, civic facilities, and public spaces. The FY 2026-28 CIP therefore proposes a citywide infrastructure recovery initiative totaling approximately $7.9 million focused on:
• Facility Renewal Program
• Main Library Building Finishes Renewal and Lighting
• Main Library Cafe and Central Courtyard Reactivation
• Citywide Workspace Optimization
The Main Library, which reaches its 20-year mark this year, is a particular focus of this effort, pairing building finishes and systems renewal with a new Library Cafe and the reactivation of the central courtyard. The initiative also advances streetlight modernization for Montana Avenue and Mid-City, improving safety and the nighttime environment in two key corridors. Together, these investments

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recognize that maintaining basic infrastructure quality is foundational to resident trust, visitor experience, economic vitality, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

4. Modernizing Transportation and Mobility
The City’s transportation investments continue to evolve from vehicle-centered infrastructure toward multimodal access and high-quality public realm design, advancing a Vision Zero future. The biennial CIP prioritizes the Smart Curb Management Program, Vision Zero and street safety improvements, parking enforcement license plate readers, annual paving and sidewalk repair (including Santa Monica Boulevard Phase 1 and the Chelsea intersection improvements), and 14th Street bike and pedestrian improvements. Community feedback continues to support the expansion of protected mobility infrastructure and safer neighborhood connections, and the parking enforcement license plate readers are also projected to generate new annual revenue for the City.

Beyond these four priorities, the CIP funds improvements at the Annenberg Community Beach House, and continues essential investments in the City’s Water Funds.

Regarding Water Fund related projects, the CIP includes reservoir improvements, water and wastewater main replacements, and the Moss Avenue Pump Station improvements, advancing Santa Monica’s long-term goal of water self-sufficiency.

In total, the FY 2026-28 CIP funds 77 capital projects across 17 funds; Attachment B provides the full detail.

Taken together, the FY 2026-28 Capital Improvement Program presents an opportunity to continue Santa Monica’s transition towards a period defined by reinvestment, renewal, and civic leadership. There are numerous civic projects to address beyond the items included in this year’s CIP plan, however, the capital budget as has been developed to begin addressing nearly a decade of deferred maintenance, while simultaneously creating dynamic, high-quality public spaces. All of these efforts too support our continued Citywide efforts geared towards Realignment, so that the City can

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advance towards our next period of community revitalization as defined by economic vitality, environmental resilience, and civic excellence.

FY 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET BACKGROUND
The Biennial Budget Process
On June 24, 2025 (Attachment K), the City Council adopted the first year and approved the second year of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Operating Budget, and adopted the second year of the FY 2024-26 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget.

On October 28, 2025 (Attachment J), the City Council adopted the Santa Monica Realignment Plan, which organized a series of interlocking programs and projects across five strategic priorities, as summarized below:

The Realignment Plan deployed $60 million in previously allocated reserves to stabilize operations, rebuild capacity, and catalyze private sector reinvestment. The FY 2025-26 budget incorporated the first year of Realignment Plan appropriations, and this Proposed Budget incorporates the appropriations for FY 2026-27.

On March 24, 2026 (Attachment I), the Council approved targeted operational adjustments to operationalize and extend Realignment service levels citywide. The update highlighted measurable progress, including:

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• Part I crime down 12.5%
• Full sworn police staffing for the first time in over 20 years • The City Attorney's Criminal Division filing rate increased to approximately 88% of all legally fileable cases
• 92.5% on-time, first-round plan checks
• All library branches reopened
• Significant progress on Downtown capital improvements • An expanded Homeless Support Team and maintenance operations As the City prepares to adopt the second year of the biennial operating budget and the first year of the new biennial CIP, that fiscal plan is being advanced against the backdrop of an uneven broader economic environment.

Overview of Economic Conditions
The U.S. economy is still expanding but at a more moderate pace. The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds target range at 3.50%–3.75% in April 2026.

National inflation was 3.3% year-over-year in March 2026, and real Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026.

Of note, California’s economic growth remains slower than the national average due to ongoing adjustments in the technology and commercial real estate sectors. The state’s unemployment rate was 5.5% in February 2026 (latest available), compared to 4.3% nationally in March 2026. Higher interest rates continue to affect borrowing costs, investment earnings, and commercial real estate values for both public agencies and the private sector.

Santa Monica’s economy is closely linked to tourism, hospitality, retail, small businesses, and professional services, and downtown revitalization continues to be a priority. In the first quarter of 2026, the City started to see indicators that point to renewed economic activity in Santa Monica, as follows:

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• The Third Street Promenade recorded 346,147 visitors in March 2026, and ground-floor commercial occupancy was reported at 75% as of April 30, 2026. • Hotels, a major source of revenue, reported improved occupancy rates at 79.5% in April 2026, with improving average daily rate (ADR) revenues of approximately $376.

Building on these indicators of renewed activity, Santa Monica is also positioned to benefit from an unprecedented wave of regional and global events over the next several years. The City will take center stage as the FIFA World Cup (2026), the 2027 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games draw millions of visitors to the region. Against that backdrop, the City is simultaneously launching a new annual beachfront music festival with our partners at Goldenvoice, with numerous other cultural programming and visitor-focused activations planned over the next few years.

Looking ahead, continued monitoring of tourism trends, downtown business conditions, and event-driven demand will help ensure that Santa Monica remains well-positioned to navigate a national environment of slower economic growth and higher interest rates while maximizing the benefits of this historic period of opportunity.

General Fund Operating Budget
At the time the Realignment Plan was adopted, the City was facing significant fiscal headwinds, with an estimated $29.6 million operating deficit in the General Fund for FY 2026-27, and an eroded free cash position.

As part of the Realignment Plan, an overarching fiscal strategy was developed to institute new internal expenditure controls, secure new programmatic revenues, and account for the scheduled expiration of the Joint Use Agreement with the Santa MonicaMalibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) in 2027. Taken together, those measures

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produced a fiscal model under which the General Fund is projected to be structurally balanced by the end of FY 2026-27.

Current-Year (FY 2025-26) Results
The City’s fiscal recovery is now visible in current-year results. After incorporating the Realignment Plan budgetary adjustments, which include the planned use of reserve funds, the FY 2025-26 General Fund operating budget is tracking to a year-end surplus of $8,949,205. Consistent with prior Council direction, $3,000,000 of that amount will be set aside to fund the Economic Recovery Reserve, leaving a carry-forward surplus of $5,949,205. This outcome reflects both disciplined expenditure management and revenue performance that, in aggregate, has held up well against budget.

Progress on New Programmatic Revenues
Since the Realignment Plan’s adoption, the City has moved more quickly than initially anticipated on several of the key fiscal initiatives identified in the Plan, as follows:

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• Digital signage program: Adopted in December 2025 and projected to generate approximately $4.5 million annually when stabilized, we originally anticipated that new signs would be installed in Q1-2027. Based on more recent developments, the new signage is now targeted for installation by the end of Q3-2026 / start of Q4-2026.
• Ambulance Operator program: Fully launched in February 2026, the program has been performing as expected, with around 650 ambulance transports per month being performed by the Fire Department since the City took over operations. As revenue collection efforts ramp up, we are projecting $5.5 million in revenues in FY 2026-27, with revenue collection efforts projected to stabilize by the end of FY 2026-27 to create an ongoing $7 million / year revenue stream. • Parking rate restructuring: As the new parking rates are fully implemented, the FY 2026-27 budget projects an increase of around $7.2 million per year in revenues compared with FY 2025-26 projected actuals.
• Strong cash-on-hand position: The City currently maintains approximately $94 million in unobligated General Fund cash, providing a stable operating foundation and flexibility to manage unforeseen needs.
• Improved contingent liability environment: Through new strategies deployed by the City Attorney's Office, the City has achieved measurable reductions in exposure to contingent liabilities, materially strengthening its overall risk profile.

Major Event Licensing Revenue Being Conservatively Managed Of particular note, the FY 2026-27 budget is being further structured to take a conservative revenue posture in that the spending plan does not account for any revenues from major event licensing agreements. With that being said, recently finalized agreements are expected to generate approximately $6.8 million in direct revenue through licenses signed for FIFA World Cup activations (2026), the

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Goldenvoice music festival (2026), an ESPN broadcasting partnership (2027), and a slate of Olympic hospitality and venue agreements for 2028.

Further, staff is projecting additional licensing agreements to be finalized over the next several months that will create a material increase in licensing revenues to the City.

Joint Use Agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District The City’s long-range fiscal model also accounts for the scheduled expiration of the Joint Use Agreement between the City and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). Under the Joint Use Agreement, the City currently contributes approximately $12 million annually to the District in exchange for community use of District facilities. The Agreement is scheduled to expire in 2027, consistent with the mutually agreed upon terms between the City and the District that were established through the April 2022 First Modification to the Agreement.

Upon expiration, this approximately $12 million annual obligation will come off the City's books in 2027. The City’s General Fund operating budget is projected to be structurally balanced by the end of FY 2026-27 when incorporating that scheduled change into the forecast.

Separately, a citizens’ initiative is currently being advanced such that, if it qualifies for the ballot and is approved by the voters, would establish a parcel tax to provide a new revenue stream for the City. Subject to City Council direction, should that measure qualify and be approved by the voters, staff would anticipate returning to Council to renegotiate and bring back an extension of the Joint Use Agreement with SMMUSD which reflects that new revenue framework.

Conversely, should the measure not qualify for the ballot or not be approved, and should the City Council wish to extend the Agreement beyond the current 2027 expiration, that will require continued General Fund financial support to the District, and staff would anticipate needing to identify corresponding operational cost savings and,

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potentially, service level reductions, in order to sustain that level of funding for the Joint Use Agreement.

FY 2026-27 Budgetary Outlook
As the City moves into FY 2026-27, the General Fund operating budget remains structurally balanced under the Realignment Plan framework, with ongoing revenues being sufficient to support ongoing operating expenditures. The Proposed Budget also includes a planned, limited, one-time use of reserves that are being caried forward from the surplus in FY 2025-26 totaling approximately $4.67 million to fund three specific non-recurring investments that have been deferred for years:
• The Camera Obscura Redesign Implementation ($3.0 million, carried in the CIP) • The replacement of Santa Monica Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ($1.0 million)
• The Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Removal and Disposal Project ($670,297), a one-time cost driven by a regulatory mandate to remove, treat, and dispose of legacy firefighting foam
Apart from this targeted one-time reserve use for one-time costs, the FY 2026-27 General Fund operating budget is balanced.

Key Revenues to Watch
As the City moves into FY 2026-27, several key General Fund revenues warrant close monitoring:

Property Tax and Documentary Transfer Tax
This revenue stream combines to represent approximately 20.4% of all General Fund revenues. Property tax revenues remain stable, supported by continued growth in assessed valuation; the City's tax base increased by 3.98% in the most recent

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assessment cycle and by approximately 36% over the past five years. Because Proposition 13 limits annual increases in assessed value, property tax revenues remain steady from year to year, providing predictable funding even when market activity softens. Documentary Transfer Tax revenue is less predictable and varies with sales volume, property type, and median sale prices, though the City has received approximately $10 million annually over the last three fiscal years.

Sales Taxes (both Sales tax and Transaction and Use tax) Combined, this revenue source represent approximately 15.0% of General Fund revenues, and are performing well. HdL Companies, the City’s sales tax consultants, indicate that the near-term outlook carries elevated uncertainty, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruption to oil flows representing a meaningful risk to the forecast. At the same time, the economy retains real sources of resilience, including robust AI and data center investment and continued spending by upper-income consumers. HdL reports that Santa Monica's adjusted Bradley-Burns sales tax receipts for the most recent reported quarter of 2025 (October through December) declined by

2.9%, driven largely by a soft new-vehicle sales environment and store closures affecting several retail categories. By comparison, taxable sales across Los Angeles County increased by 0.4% over the same period, while the Southern California region reported growth of 1.0%.

Despite this near-term variability, staff projects that Sales Tax for FY 2025-26 will grow moderately by 2.1% (approximately $1.5 million) compared to FY 2024-25, with an additional 3.6% growth anticipated in FY 2026-27, driven by the City's historic push to host major events along its coastline. The following infographic compares Santa Monica’s fourth-quarter sales tax for calendar years 2024 and 2025:

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Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax)
This revenue source represents approximately 14.3% of General Fund revenues. Hotel tax is currently tracking slightly below earlier projections, reflecting broader statewide declines in domestic and international travel during 2025; however, the revenue is trending back toward expectations as the City rebuilds momentum through a robust slate of cultural programming and visitor-focused activations.

According to Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, hotel occupancy was 62.5% in December 2025 with an ADR of approximately $328, and by April 2026 occupancy had climbed to

79.5% with ADR rising to approximately $376. As a result, hotel tax revenue for FY 2025-26 is projected to grow by 6% (approximately $3.7 million) over FY 2024-25, with an additional 9% increase anticipated in FY 2026-27.

The following table compares hotel occupancy rates and ADR for December and April over two years:

December April
2024 2025 2025 2026
Occupancy: 62.1% 62.5% 74.59% 79.51%

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ADR: $ 331.00 $ 328.28 $ 353.18 $ 376.45
Business License Tax
This revenue stream, representing approximately 8.3% of General Fund revenues, is performing well and is projected to increase as the City continues to strengthen compliance efforts. In addition, voter-approved Measure F, which modernized the City's Business License Tax Ordinance, will continue to generate additional revenue, with Phase II taking effect in FY 2026-27 and the final phase in FY 2027-28.

Parking Revenues
Parking represents approximately 8.0% of General Fund revenues. While parking operations experienced some near-term challenges this year – including the postponement of the rate restructuring for Downtown Parking Structures, and operational challenges associated with text-to-pay parking meter transitions – the underlying outlook is improving. With the rate restructuring now fully implemented, and operational adjustments being instituted, parking revenue is projected to rise from approximately $33.3 million in estimated FY 2025-26 actuals to approximately $40.6 million in FY 2026-27, an increase of more than $7 million (about 22%).

Staff will continue to monitor external factors that influence parking demand, including evolving mobility preferences, tourism and gas price fluctuations, remaining Downtown retail and dining vacancies, and ongoing remote and hybrid work patterns.

Other Funds
Among the larger funds contributing to the City's operations, the Water, Wastewater, Big Blue Bus (BBB), Airport, Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR), Cemetery, Pier, and Housing Authority Funds are projected to generate sufficient revenue and fund balance to cover operational and capital needs during the forecast period. The Beach Recreation Fund and the internal services fund for Information Technology

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Replacement are projected to require General Fund assistance, driven by continued revenue constraints and major infrastructure investments.

Proposed Adjustments to the FY 2026-27 Revised Budget Plan The FY 2026-27 approved budget plan has already been revised to incorporate changes approved by Council throughout FY 2025-26, including all Realignment Plan changes. In addition, the items below are new proposed adjustments included in the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.

Revenue Adjustments – General Fund
Based on a comprehensive review of all revenue projections, projected revenues for FY 2026-27 are being modestly adjusted downward by 0.4% ($1.9 million). The adjustment primarily reflects lower-than-anticipated parking revenues (partially attributable to the postponed implementation of the Downtown parking rate restructuring and operational adjustments). Revenue decrease amounts are being partially offset by new revenues from the recently completed fee study (Attachments D and E), and by greater-thanprojected business license tax and investment earnings.

Revenue Adjustments – Other Funds
Adjustments across the Other Funds result in a net increase of approximately $38.3 million (7.9%), driven by a combination of project-related reimbursements, timing adjustments, updated regional revenue estimates, and cost-pressure changes. Key changes include:

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• Big Blue Bus Fund: Net increase of approximately $53.1 million, primarily from project drawdowns and reimbursements to align with projected capital expenditures.
• Airport Fund: Decrease of approximately $4.5 million, primarily due to rent and utility credits being applied later than expected.
• Local Return Fund: Decrease of approximately $1.9 million to align with revised Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return allocations. • Miscellaneous Grants Fund: Decrease of approximately $7.9 million, primarily from timing of anticipated reimbursements and updated funding marks, partially offset by new Measure A and LACAHSA awards.
• Self-Insurance, Bus (Transit Liability) Fund: Increased payment of $3.0 million from the Big Blue Bus Fund to reflect rising insurance costs. • Wastewater Fund: Increase of $1.9 million, primarily reflecting the rate increase pursuant to the 2025 Water Rate Study.
• Internal Service Funds (Information Technology Replacement & Services and Vehicle Management): Decrease of $5.9 million due to reducing and postponing General Fund contributions until actual costs are known.

Revenue budget changes are detailed in Attachment A.

Expenditure Adjustments – General Fund
Staff also conducted a full reassessment of projected costs associated with the Realignment Plan, incorporating updated operational needs, current-year spending trends, and refined cost estimates. Based on this analysis, staff realigned funding across departments to offset proposed new investments, resulting in a nominal net

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impact to the General Fund of approximately $9,000 compared with the estimate included in the March 2026 Realignment Plan update. Key items include:

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• Staffing changes, including:
o Housing & Human Services Department
▪ An Affordable Housing Development Administrator, along with a Human Services Administrator and a Senior Human Services Analyst to lead the Restorative Justice Program.
o City Manager’s Office
▪ A Multimedia Services Manager and a Press Secretary to strengthen internal and external communications.
o Human Resources
▪ An Assistant Director of Human Resources and a Senior Human Resources Analyst to support organizational development and training efforts.
o Public Works
▪ A Transportation Planning Associate to advance the preferential parking program.
• Funding for Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) equipment, including replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and the Aqueous FilmForming Foam (AFFF) Removal and Disposal Project for the removal, treatment, and disposal of legacy Class B foam from SMFD apparatus and storage containers.
• Funding for contract services in support of the Realignment Plan and the Airport Conversion project.
• Reclassification of replacement vehicle and technology program contributions (previously budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program) into the Operating Budget. As described in the CIP discussion, this change aligns recurring fleet and technology replacement with its operational nature and reserves the CIP for genuine, project-based capital outlays.

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Operating expenditure adjustments for FY 2026-27 in the Other Funds result in a $44.0 million (12.7%) net increase from the Approved Budget Plan. Significant increases include:
• Measure GS Fund: $16.9 million allocation of available funds for voter-approved uses, including the Santa Monica Rent Aid Program and additional support for housing services and homelessness prevention.
• Vehicle Management Fund: $9.5 million representing the reclassification of new and replacement vehicle program expenses (funded by $7.8 million in contributions from other funds), all moved from the capital budget to the operating budget.
• Big Blue Bus Fund: $3.0 million payment to the Self-Insurance, Bus Fund to cover increased insurance liability costs.
• Miscellaneous Grants Fund: $2.4 million increase, primarily from new awards supporting housing and human services programs.

Staffing Adjustments - All Funds
Combined staffing adjustments across all funds result in a net increase of 7.0 FTE positions. All other staffing changes align operations across departments through restructuring, reclassification, and workload adjustments without additional short-term budget impact. Attachment C details all staffing adjustments.

CITY FEES, FINES, AND RATES
As part of the City's annual budget development process, staff conduct a comprehensive review of all fees and fines to determine whether adjustments are needed to maintain appropriate cost-recovery levels. This year, that work included a citywide fee study, a comprehensive review of SMFD’s emergency medical services delivery, and cemetery fee updates.

Citywide Fee Study
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determine whether the City is recovering an appropriate share of those costs through user fees. City policy calls for full cost recovery for these services, with limited exceptions (for example, certain Recreation and Arts and Housing and Human Services fees average roughly 30% cost recovery, reflecting Council pricing policies that prioritize access to community recreation and social services).

This year’s comprehensive study, prepared by MGT of America, analyzed the cost of services across multiple departments. Building and Safety fees were not included, pending implementation of the new land-use software, and will be presented to Council at a later date.

Based on the study, which evaluated approximately 800 fees, staff recommends increasing 311 fees, decreasing 180, and maintaining approximately 190 at current levels. Staff also recommends establishing 71 new user fees (including 53 in the General Fund) and deleting 29 fees, with an additional eight proposed for deletion due to restructuring and consolidation. Implementing the study's recommendations is anticipated to generate approximately $2.1 million in additional annual user-fee revenue, including $1.5 million in the General Fund.

Attachment D provides a summary of the study results and the consultant’s report.

Fire Department Fee Study
In parallel, the Santa Monica Fire Department completed an in-depth review of its emergency medical services delivery, conducted by AP Triton, LLC. After reviewing the analysis, staff recommends continuing to align SMFD’s Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support transport rates with the LA County Ambulance Rate Schedule to improve cost recovery for ambulance transport. AP Triton also recommends establishing a new “Treat No Transport” fee and a new Motor Vehicle Accident Fee to recover hazardous materials cleanup costs at vehicle collisions. Following the State’s release of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps on March 24, 2025 (which, for the first time, included Santa Monica), AP Triton further recommends creating four initial inspection fees and three re-inspection fees for properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Additional detail is provided in Attachment E.

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Other Fees
While not included in the citywide fee study, staff recommends several new fees and fee updates in the Cemetery to align pricing with comparable items, correct inconsistencies, and account for increased vendor costs:

1. The Eternal Light crypt section consists of marble-front spaces that are too small for casket burials. The Cemetery proposes reclassifying these spaces as extralarge niches that can hold up to eight cremated remains.

2. As part of the Mausoleum and Cemetery Maintenance CIP, a new 117-niche “Serenity” columbarium will be added to the first floor in FY 2026-27.

Details of the proposed Cemetery fee changes are found in Attachment F.

Fines
Staff from various departments continue to review current fines and any proposed revisions will be presented with the Proposed Budget on June 23, 2026.

FISCAL POLICY UPDATES
The City’s procurement system has not been comprehensively updated in several decades. Existing policies are fragmented across the Municipal Code, administrative instructions, and departmental practices, resulting in inconsistent application of rules, delays in contract execution, and limited flexibility to adjust procurement thresholds in response to inflation and market conditions. To address these challenges, staff developed a three-part modernization framework consisting of a Procurement Ordinance establishing a centralized purchasing system; a Procurement Policy, adopted annually as part of the City's Fiscal Policies; and updated Administrative Instructions providing detailed day-to-day procedures.

On March 10, 2026, City Council adopted the ordinance updating Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 – Purchasing System. Included as Attachment G is the Procurement Policy that will be incorporated into the City's Fiscal Policies, which defines competitive bidding and source selection requirements; procurement award thresholds for City Manager and City Council approval; ethical standards and vendor communication

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protocols; and procedures for cooperative purchasing, emergency procurement, and alternative delivery methods.

Moving forward, the policy is intended to be reviewed and adopted annually by the City Council as part of the Fiscal Policies. Once adopted, staff will finalize updated Administrative Instructions that replace the outdated 2020 Administrative Instruction and ensure consistent implementation across departments.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
06/24/25
(Attachment J)
Adoption of the First Year and Approval of the Second Year of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget, Adoption of the Second Year of the FY 2024-26 Biennial Capital Improvement
Program Budget
10/28/25
(Attachment I)
Santa Monica Realignment Plan
03/24/26
(Attachment H)
Santa Monica Realignment Plan Update

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and of the CEQA Guidelines. The Proposed Budget 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.” This report provides a programmatic overview of the City’s budget. The implementation of capital projects or programs and changes to fees would be subject to future CEQA review as applicable. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that actions would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is exempt from CEQA. Furthermore, approval of the position and classification changes is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15324 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15324 (Class 24) exempts actions taken by regulatory agencies to regulate employee wages, hours of work, or working conditions where there will be no demonstrable physical changes outside the place of work.

FINANCIAL IMPACTS AND BUDGET ACTIONS
Recommended FY 2026-27 proposed budget adjustments result in:

Revenues (in millions, rounded)
Revised
Budget Plan A
Proposed
Adjustment
Proposed
Budget
General Fund 511.4 (1.9) 509.5
Other Funds 487.8 38.3 526.1
Reimburse & Transfer B(120.0) 2.5 (117.6)
Total 879.1 38.9 918.0
Operating Expenditures (in millions, rounded)
Revised
Budget Plan A
Proposed
Adjustment
Proposed
Budget
General Fund 522.7 2.4 525.1
Other Funds 346.8 44.0 390.8
Reimburse & Transfer B(108.6) (9.0) (117.6)
Total 761.0 37.4 798.4
Capital Expenditures (in millions, rounded)

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FY 2026-27
Proposed Budget
FY 2027-28
Proposed Budget Plan
General Fund 19.9 17.6
Other Funds 89.9 99.0
Total 109.8 116.6
Full Time Equivalent Positions (rounded to nearest tenth) Revised
Budget Plan A
Proposed
Adjustment
Proposed
Budget
General Fund
Permanent 1,389.2 8.0 1,397.2
Temporary 103.8 - 103.8
General Fund Total 1,493.0 8.0 1,501.0
Other Funds
Permanent 780.1 (1.0) 779.1
Temporary 8.5 - 8.5
Other Funds Total 788.6 (1.0) 787.6
All Funds
Permanent 2,169.3 7.0 2,176.3
Temporary 112.3 - 112.3
Total Staffing 2,281.6 7.0 2,288.6
A Reflects year-to-date budget adjustments approved by Council on 6/10/25 (Item 4E), 6/24/25 (Items 4E and 4G), 7/8/25 (Item 4L), 7/29/25 (Item 4K), 7/29/25 (Item 4L), 10/14/25 (Item 11B), 10/28/25 (Item 11A), 11/18/25 (Item 4A), and 3/24/26 (Item 11C) as well as refined program costs from those estimated in October 2025 and March 2026.

B These are technical adjustments to eliminate double counting of certain revenues and expenditures appearing in two funds.

Prepared By: Oscar Santiago, Director
Approved Forwarded to Council

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Attachments:

A. Attachment A - Budget Changes
B. Attachment B - Proposed FY 2026-28 CIP Budget
C. Attachment C - Personnel Changes
D. Attachment D - Fee Study Report
E. Attachment E - Fire Fee Study Report
F. Attachment F - Cemetery Fee Revisions
G. Attachment G - Fiscal Policy (Procurement)
H. Attachment H - March 24, 2026 Staff Report
I. Attachment I - October 28, 2025 Staff Report
J. Attachment J - June 24, 2025 Staff Report
K. Written Comments
L. PowerPoint Presentation
M. Presentation Item

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Attachment A
Fund Revised Budget Plan A
Exception-Based
Budget (EBB)
Adjustments
Revised Budget Plan
after EBB Adjustments
General 511,391,305 (1,882,882) 509,508,423
Airport 17,978,145 (4,487,901) 13,490,244
Beach 19,127,099 (146,299) 18,980,800
Big Blue Bus 135,707,527 53,064,404 188,771,931
Cemetery 2,795,894 6,032 2,801,926
Citizens Op for Public Safety 245,000 40,000 285,000
Clean Beaches/Ocean Parcel Tax 5,128,954 56,300 5,185,254 Community Development Block Grants 1,164,932 106,021 1,270,953 Gas Tax 5,148,526 163,603 5,312,129
Housing Authority 30,929,312 - 30,929,312
Info Tech Replacement and Services 3,698,762 (3,053,977) 644,785 Local Return 8,818,479 (1,974,765) 6,843,714
Low/Mod Income Housing Asset 500,000 - 500,000
Miscellaneous Grants 13,185,169 (7,860,282) 5,324,887
Parking Authority 5,000 - 5,000
Parks and Recreation 3,000 - 3,000
Pier 8,957,766 (242,322) 8,715,444
Resource Recovery & Recycling 48,271,982 (182,338) 48,089,644 SCAQMD AB 2766 132,000 - 132,000
Self-Insurance, Bus 9,295,000 2,990,894 12,285,894
Self-Insurance, Comprehensive 24,799,000 - 24,799,000
Self-Insurance, Risk Management Admin 9,818,247 - 9,818,247 Self-Insurance, Workers' Comp 20,895,000 - 20,895,000
Special Revenue Source 4,115,091 361,286 4,476,377
Stormwater 2,090,000 50,000 2,140,000
TORCA 147,000 - 147,000
Vehicle Management 22,902,898 (2,848,547) 20,054,351
Wastewater 29,955,133 1,879,983 31,835,116
Water 62,017,558 336,189 62,353,747
Revenue Total 999,223,779 36,375,399 1,035,599,178
Reimbursements & transfers B (120,018,224) 2,461,630 (117,556,594) Adjusted Total 879,205,555 38,837,029 918,042,584
FY 2026-27
Revenue Budget Detail by Fund
A Reflects the budget plan approved by Council on June 24, 2025, year-to-date budget adjustments approved by Council on 6/10/25 (Item 4E), 6/24/25 (Items 4E and 4G), 7/8/25 (Item 4L), 7/29/25 (Item 4K), 7/29/25 (Item 4L), 10/14/25 (Item 11B), 10/28/25 (Item 11A), 11/18/25 (Item 4A), and 3/24/26 (Item 11C) as well as refined program costs from those estimated in October 2025 and March 2026.

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Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
Various Represents revenue adjustments related to the FY 2025-26 Citywide User Fee Study $ 1,485,289
City Manager (CMO) Revenue decrease is primarily attributable to declines in lease rental revenue, outdoor dining revenue, and parklet revenue $ (1,329,977) Community
Development (CDD)
Reflects revenue adjustments due to a decrease in development agreements and the postponement of vacant property fee
implementation until early 2027
$ (869,820)
Fire Revenue associated with the Ambulance Operator (AO) Program.

Increase is informed by current year-to-date activity $ 767,117 Housing and Human
Services (HHS)
Revenue increase associated with the Childcare and CREST programs, along with adjustments to better align the budget to actuals with current trends
$ 158,725
Information Systems Reflects a revenue adjustment related to the Digital Inclusion Pilot Program due to enhanced customer engagement and strengthened collection efforts
$ 9,000
Library Revenue decrease is associated with the Library Café rental agreement and the cell tower project at the Montana Branch, both of which are not expected to proceed at this time
$ (91,296)
Police Revenue decrease is driven mainly by an adjustment in false alarm billings to align with historical actuals $ (176,271)
Public Works (PW) Represents a revenue reduction associated with declining Use of Public Property permits, resulting in decreased utilization of the public right-of-way
$ (87,755)
Records and Election
Services (R&ES) Reflects a revenue increase related to preparations for the 2026 elections $ 12,492
Recreation and Arts
(RAD) Reflects revenue adjustments associated with recreational programs and increased costs to various rental and permit fees $ 60,485 Transportation (DOT) Reduced parking revenue is attributable to evolving mobility preferences, fluctuations in tourism and gas prices, continued remote and hybrid work practices that have reduced commuter demand, and delays in implementing the rate restructure during the fiscal year $ (4,220,872)
Non-Departmental Represents higher revenue driven by greater investment returns, onetime enhanced Business License Tax compliance, and the addition of revenue budget for the Business License Processing Fee
$ 2,400,000
$ (1,882,882)
DETAIL OF FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

REVENUE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Grand Total General Fund Revenue Changes
General Fund
General Fund
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REVENUE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
Airport PW Represents a revenue reduction from pending SNAP utility credits and rent credits being applied due to delays in tenant improvements $ (4,487,901) CMO Revenue adjustment relates to the correction of a one-time lease rental payment and incorporation of two additional encroachments $ (269,390) RAD Revenue adjustments primarily related to the FY 2025-26 Citywide User Fee Study $ 123,091
Big Blue Bus DOT Revenue increase is primarily due to funding allocations from Los Angeles Metro, grants for electric infrastructure improvements, bus replacement programs, and related capital projects
$ 53,064,404
Community Development
Block Grant
HHS Revenue growth reflects HUD allocations, projected uncommitted CDBG funds, and anticipated program income $ 106,021
Cemetery PW Revenue adjustments to reflect the stronger than expected demand for burial and mortuary services, including vaults, offset by a decline in mausoleum and urn sales
$ 6,032
Citizens Option for Public
Safety
Police Revenue adjustments to better align the budget to actuals with current trends $ 40,000
Clean Beaches and
Ocean Parcel Tax
PW Revenue adjustments to better align Parcel Tax Assessment estimates to actuals $ 56,300
Gas Tax PW Reflects higher than anticipated Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) revenues for Local Streets and Roads
$ 163,603
Information Technology
Replacement and
Services
ISD Suspension of contributions from the General Fund, which will be determined by actual spending, with budget adjustments to follow later in the year
$ (3,053,977)
PW Represents lower than anticipated Local Return (Proposition C and Measures M and R) revenues due to revised allocation estimates from Los Angeles Metro issued in late February
$ (299,545)
Non-Departmental Revenue decrease to align budget with final funding allocation from Los Angeles Metro $ (1,675,220)
Miscellaneous Grants HHS Revenue associated with grant funds from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) for the Renter Protection & Homelessness Prevention (RPHP) Program
$ 910,000
Revenue associated with Measure A allocation for eligible activities 1,296,779 $ Revenue associated with California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Funds
$ 150,000
Local Return
Non-General Fund Transactions
Beach
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REVENUE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
HHS Represents a budget correction to reflect the loss of State of California subsidies after the Police Activities League (PAL) and Virginia Avenue Park (VAP) summer lunch programs were
determined to be ineligible for reimbursement
$ (10,000)
Represents a decrease in revenue resulting from the Local Solutions Fund (LSF) being funded through Measure A $ (373,125)
Reflects a revenue reduction to align with actual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocations $ (16,368) Police Revenue decrease is primarily as a result of grant completions and reimbursements that are still pending $ (7,122,200)
PW Revenue adjustment is driven by updates to the TDA budget based on LA Metro’s estimate and the removal of funding for completed projects
$ (2,695,368)
Pier CMO Revenue decrease results from aligning to vendor rental actuals, reduced sales activity, closure of the parking deck to public access, and fee reductions included in the Realignment Plan
$ (242,322)
Resource Recovery and
Recycling
PW Revenue adjustments primarily related to the FY 2025-26 Citywide User Fee Study $ (182,338)
Self-Insurance, Bus Non-Departmental Reflect increased payment from the Big Blue Bus Fund for increased insurance costs $ 2,990,894
CMO Revenue adjustment to reflect the expected receipt of clean energy tax credits $ 315,000
Public Works Revenue adjustments primarily related to the FY 2025-26 Citywide User Fee Study $ 46,286
Stormwater Management PW Revenue increase to align with current sales and strong demand for recycled water $ 50,000
Vehicle Management PW Revenue adjustment represents reduced vehicle replacement contributions from the General Fund, Beach Fund, and Pier Fund, partially offset by increased one-time contributions for new vehicle enhancements
$ (2,848,547)
Wastewater PW
Revenue increase associated with the 2025 Water Rate Study $ 1,879,983 Water PW Revenue adjustments primarily related to the FY 2025-26 Citywide User Fee Study $ 336,189
$ 38,258,281
$ 36,375,399
Grand Total Other Funds Revenue Changes
Total Revenue Changes All Funds
Miscellaneous Grants
Non-General Fund Transactions
Special Revenue Source
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Fund Revised Budget Plan A
Exception-Based
Budget (EBB)
Adjustments
Revised Budget Plan
after EBB Adjustments
General 522,726,272 2,445,727 525,171,999
Airport 13,438,173 186,478 13,624,651
Beach 17,850,640 11,013 17,861,653
Big Blue Bus 106,637,520 3,066,107 109,703,627
Cemetery 2,781,249 144,704 2,925,953
Citizens Op for Public Safety 200,202 - 200,202
Clean Beaches/Ocean Parcel Tax 4,589,795 - 4,589,795
Community Development Block Grants 409,146 - 409,146
Gas Tax 2,655,040 - 2,655,040
Housing Authority 31,659,006 43,726 31,702,732
Local Return 1,428,695 - 1,428,695
Low/Mod Income Housing Asset 400,000 - 400,000
Measure GS 696,354 16,917,629 17,613,983
Miscellaneous Grants 1,229,291 2,356,779 3,586,070
Parking Authority 900 - 900
Pier 7,224,060 5,227,747 12,451,807
Resource Recovery & Recycling 42,644,813 5,088,803 47,733,616 Self-Insurance, Bus 6,310,919 - 6,310,919
Self-Insurance, Comprehensive 12,018,454 - 12,018,454
Self-Insurance, Risk Management Admin 9,831,929 102,487 9,934,416 Self-Insurance, Workers' Comp 17,007,833 263,723 17,271,556 Special Revenue Source (591,880) 242,464 (349,416)
Stormwater 1,449,608 - 1,449,608
TORCA 56,494 - 56,494
Vehicle Management 10,558,149 9,099,678 19,657,827
Wastewater 19,870,718 492,702 20,363,420
Water 36,401,149 798,218 37,199,367
Expenditure Total 869,484,529 46,487,985 915,972,514
Reimbursements & transfers B (108,545,990) (9,010,604) (117,556,594) Adjusted Total 760,938,539 37,477,381 798,415,920
FY 2026-27
Operating Expenditure Budget Detail by Fund
A Reflects the budget plan approved by Council on June 24, 2025, year-to-date budget adjustments approved by Council on 6/10/25 (Item 4E), 6/24/25 (Items 4E and 4G), 7/8/25 (Item 4L), 7/29/25 (Item 4K), 7/29/25 (Item 4L), 10/14/25 (Item 11B), 10/28/25 (Item 11A), 11/18/25 (Item 4A), and 3/24/26 (Item 11C) as well as refined program costs from those estimated in October 2025 and March 2026.

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Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
Staffing enhancements in the City Manager's Office to support internal and external communication efforts $ 387,238
Funding for communications consulting services to support the Realignment Plan $ 750,000
Funding for Airport Park on-call consultants to support the Airport Conversion Project $ 912,718
Funding for self-contained breathing apparatus replacement and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) removal and disposal project $ 1,670,297 Housing and Human
Services (HHS)
Staffing enhancement to support the newly established Restorative Justice Program $ 359,411
Additional staffing support for the Housing Division fully offset by the Housing Trust Fund $ 184,664
Human Resources Staffing enhancements to support the City's Building Organizational Health efforts $ 448,963
Staffing enhancement in the Mobility Division to address preferential parking $ 161,958
Information Services (ISD)
Public Works (PW)
Non-Departmental
Net zero transfer between funds to support wastewater/water operations staffing enhancements $ -
Non-Departmental Net zero transfer between funds to support General Fund/Housing Trust Fund operations staffing enhancements $ (184,664) Transfer to the Beach Fund to support capital improvement program 1,218,600 $ Transfer in from the Pier Fund for repayment of prior year advances to cover capital improvement program costs $ (5,128,600) Represents adjustments to and reclassification of internal service contribution costs from the Capital budget to the Operating budget.

These contributions fund the Vehicle Management Fund.
$ 1,665,142
Total General Fund Operating Expenditure Changes (A) 2,445,727 $ General Fund Operating Budget Reductions
General Expenditure Offsets (B)
As a result of the full reassessment of projected Realignment Plan costs, staff evaluated operational needs, current-year spending trends, and refined cost estimates. Based on this analysis, funding was reallocated to fully cover the proposed General Fund budget changes, ensuring minimal net increase to the Fund.
$ (2,436,895)
$ 8,832
(C) = (A) plus (B)
DETAIL OF FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

EXPENDITURE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund
Net Impact to the General Fund (C)
Public Works (PW)
General Fund
Fire
City Manager (CMO)
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DETAIL OF FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

EXPENDITURE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
Beach Non-Departmental Transfer in from the General Fund to support capital improvement program $ (1,218,600)
Big Blue Bus Transportation Payment from the Big Blue Bus Fund to reflect increased insurance costs to Transit Liability Fund $ 2,990,894
Cemetery Non-Departmental Adjustment to reflect the contribution to the Vehicle Management Fund for the purchase of a new utility vehicle to transport materials and equipment and to ensure quick response times for immediate needs, such as clean-up and gravesite preparation
$ 50,000
Measure GS Non-Departmental
Represents award to The People Concern for administration of the Santa Monica Rent Aid Program to provide financial assistance and case management to qualifying households, as well as additional support for housing services and homelessness prevention programs $ 16,917,629
Accept and appropriate grant funds from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) for the Renter Protection & Homelessness Prevention (RPHP) Program
$ 910,000
Accept and appropriate Measure A allocation for eligible activities $ 1,296,779 Accept and appropriate California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Funds
$ 150,000
Pier Non-Departmental Transfer out to the General Fund for repayment of prior year advances to cover capital improvement program costs $ 5,128,600 Public Works Staffing enhancement to support waste management capabilities in support of the City’s Realignment Plan $ 20,215
Non-Departmental Adjustment to reflect the contribution to the Vehicle Management Fund for the purchase of a new compact electric sweeper that will be dedicated to maintaining City bike lanes, where its small size and maneuverability are essential for effective operations
$ 392,970
Self-Insurance, Workers'
Comp.

Non-Departmental Reflects an increase to support the Occupational Medical Testing Program (OMTP), which provides medical examinations and screenings for City employees and new hires
$ 263,723
Fire Dept Funding to replace Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) software for inspections $ 42,000
Housing and Human
Services
Increase Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) to offset a reduction in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award $ 15,800 Non-Departmental Additional staffing support for the Housing Division $ 184,664 Miscellaneous Grants
Non-General Fund Transactions
Resource Recovery &
Recycling
Special Revenue Source
Housing and Human
Services
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DETAIL OF FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES

EXPENDITURE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Fund Department(s) Description
FY 2026-27
Increase /
(Decrease)
Adjustment to reflect the purchase of new vehicles for the Cemetery, RRR, and Water Funds $ 496,974
Reclassification of new and replacement vehicle program costs from the Capital budget to the Operating budget $ 8,555,344
Water Non-Departmental Adjustment to reflect the contribution to the Vehicle Management Fund for the purchase of a new vehicle to be used when conducting field inspections and consultations
$ 54,004
Various Non-Departmental
Represents adjustments to and reclassification of internal service contribution costs from the Capital budget to the Operating budget.

These contributions help fund the Vehicle Management Fund. $ 7,791,262
Total Other Funds Operating Expenditure Changes 44,042,258 $ Grand Total Other Funds Operating Expenditure Changes $ 44,042,258 Vehicle Management Non-Departmental
Non-General Fund Transactions
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Fund Revised budget A
Exception-Based
Budget (EBB)
Adjustments
Revised Budget Plan
after EBB Adjustments
General 1,493.0 8.0 1,501.0
Airport 20.0 20.0
Beach 51.6 51.6
Big Blue Bus 443.7 443.7
Cemetery 8.4 8.4
Housing Authority 16.0 16.0
Pier 17.9 17.9
Resource Recovery & Recycling 105.0 105.0
Self-Insurance, Risk Management Admin 13.0 13.0
Vehicle Management 28.0 28.0
Wastewater 22.0 22.0
Water 63.0 (1.0) 62.0
Citywide FTE Total 2,281.6 7.0 2,288.6
A Reflects the FTEs in the budget plan approved by Council on June 24, 2025, year-to-date budget adjustments approved by Council on 6/10/25 (Item 4E), 6/24/25 (Items 4E and 4G), 7/8/25 (Item 4L), 7/29/25 (Item 4K), 7/29/25 (Item 4L), 10/14/25 (Item 11B), 10/28/25 (Item 11A), 11/18/25 (Item 4A), and 3/24/26 (Item 11C) as well as refined program costs from those estimated in October 2025 and March 2026.

Citywide FTE by Fund (permanent & temporary)

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ FY 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Budget

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Proposed Biennial Budget
City Council
Caroline Torosis, Mayor
Jesse Zwick, Mayor Pro-Tempore
Lana Negrete, Councilmember
Dan Hall, Councilmember
Ellis Raskin, Councilmember
Barry Snell, Councilmember
Natalya Zernitskaya, Councilmember
Executive Management
Oliver Chi City Manager
Susan Cline Assistant City Manager
Peter James Deputy City Manager
CIP Budget Preparation
Christopher Dishlip
Sybille Moen
Heidi Duran
Oscar Santiago
Director of Public Works
Administrative Service Officer
Pr. Administrative Analyst
Director of Finance

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Proposed Biennial Budget
Table of Contents
Program and Budget Overview
Capital Improvement Program Policies......................................................................................................... 1 Budget Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Fund Budget Resources..................................................................................................................... 3 Budget Summary by Project Type ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Budget Summary by Fund................................................................................................................................... 5 Impacts on Ongoing Operating Budget ...................................................................................................... 7 Continuing Projects................................................................................................................................................. 7 User Guide to Project and Budget Details Sections
User Guide to Project and Budget Detail Sections.................................................................................. 8 Project Detail
City Manager’s Office ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...9 Department of Transportation ........................................................................................................................13 Information Services ............................................................................................................................................ 30 Library..........................................................................................................................................................................32 Police ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Public Works .............................................................................................................................................................37 Recreation and Arts.............................................................................................................................................. 87 Budget Detail
FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31 CIP Budget by Category …………………………………………………..………..93 FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31 CIP Budget by Fund …………………………………………………………….…………96

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Packet Pg. 383 Attachment: Attachment B - Proposed FY 2026-28 CIP Budget (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed The City of Santa Monica biennially develops a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. Although the program spans five years, only funds for the first year (FY 2026-27) are appropriated as part of the budget process, and funds for the second year (FY 2027-28) are approved now and will be appropriated prior to the start of the second fiscal year. Budget plan numbers for FY 2028-29 through FY 2030-31 are included as a planning tool to demonstrate total anticipated capital funding needs. Project needs will be reevaluated during each biennial budget cycle to ensure that budgets fall within available funding limits and best reflect current City and Council priorities.

Capital Improvement Program Policies
CIP policies provide a consistent framework for identifying and financing projects.

Definition of Capital Projects
The Capital Improvement Program is a five-year financial plan for the acquisition, expansion or rehabilitation of land, buildings, and other major infrastructure. Projects included in the CIP budget are those with costs exceeding $50,000 and useful lives of more than three years, and most involve public infrastructure construction.

General Policies
• The City will biennially plan for capital improvements for a five-year period of time. The Capital Improvement Program will incorporate City Council priorities, long-range community objectives, and projects that will improve City operational efficiency. • The City will maintain all assets at a sufficient level to protect the City’s capital investment and to minimize future maintenance and replacement costs. • A current inventory of the City’s physical assets, their condition, and remaining useful life will be maintained.

Financial Policies
• The City will identify estimated capital and operating costs as well as funding sources for each capital project recommended to the City Council.
• The City will seek grants and other intergovernmental assistance to finance only those capital improvements that are consistent with the CIP, and where the operating and maintenance costs and grant match requirements have been considered. • The City will enter into long-term borrowing to finance capital improvements only when annual debt service payments can be financed from current revenues. • Capital projects that are debt-financed will amortize the debt over a period of time not to exceed the expected useful life of the project.
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The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget process is a five-year planning cycle, updated biennially, and facilitated by a CIP Team comprised of the Director of Public Works, Director of Finance, the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Administrative Services Officer-PW, and the Principal Administrative Analyst-PW. Departments prepare project application submittals for funding consideration with a priority ranking, and the CIP Team reviews and evaluates applications against the criteria outlined below. Project applications are also evaluated within the context of available funding limits to ensure that extremely limited resources fund priority projects while maintaining the City’s existing infrastructure and minimizing future replacement costs.

Project Scoring
Project application budget requests, particularly for unrestricted General Fund dollars, have exceeded available funding. The CIP Team evaluates projects that are competing for limited funds according to three broad criteria, defined as follows:

Mandated Activities
• Projects necessary for health and safety reasons that cannot be deferred • Projects mandated by the Federal or State government
• Projects necessary to adequately maintain existing facilities, infrastructure, or equipment • Projects underway that have unavoidable budget shortfalls and that cannot be modified Council / Community Priorities
• Projects that address a Council Priority
• Projects that respond to a Council action or directive • Projects identified in an adopted City planning document Fiscal Responsibility
• Projects that will improve operational efficiencies and achieve ongoing cost savings • Projects that generate revenue
• Projects where significant outside funding has been obtained to leverage City funding Based on evaluation against these criteria, capital budget recommendations are presented to the City Council for consideration.
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The General Fund represents seventeen percent of the total CIP Budget over the biennial period.

The FY 2026-27 proposed General Fund budget is $19.9 million. In FY 2027-28, the proposed General Fund budget is $17.6 million. The General Fund allocation prioritizes ongoing infrastructure maintenance projects that keep our neighborhoods and open spaces clean and safe, as well as funding for projects that will get Santa Monica ready for the major events scheduled to take place over the coming years.

Budget Summary by Project Type
A city’s capital program budget is a blueprint of its core values, revealing public priorities in the types of projects it chooses to invest in. This Proposed Biennial Budget funds 77 capital projects across 5 different priority project categories: downtown and beach, infrastructure, parks, transportation, and water.
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Downtown and Beach projects are those that invest in preparing the City for upcoming major events, modernizing pier infrastructure, or improving services/cleanliness and move Santa Monica towards the goal of a vibrant and active downtown that drives economic growth.

Significant proposed projects in this budget include Pier Fire Sprinkler Replacement, Major Event Electrical Infrastructure, and the Beach and Pier Vision Plan.

Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure projects are those that invest in core city infrastructure, deferred maintenance, or build organizational capacity and move Santa Monica towards the goal of a healthy, clean, and safe community.

Significant proposed projects in this budget include Streetlight Modernization, Citywide Facilities Renewal program, and Workspace Optimization.

Park Projects
Park projects are those that invest in expanding park resources, replacing existing assets, or improving accessibility and move Santa Monica towards the goal of implementing the Parks and Recreation Vision Plan.

Significant proposed projects in this budget include Memorial Park Expansion, Airport Park Sports Field Replacement, and Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement. 4 7.A.b
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Transportation projects are those that invest in multi-modal transportation, safe streets for all, or service efficiencies and move Santa Monica towards the goal of a Vision Zero future.

Significant proposed projects in this budget include Annual Paving and Sidewalk Repair (Santa Monica Blvd. Phase 1 and Chelsea Intersection Improvements), 14th St. Bike and Pedestrian Improvements, and Smart Curbside Management Solutions.

Water Projects
Water projects are those that invest in potable water, non-potable water, wastewater, or stormwater and move Santa Monica towards the goal of water self-sufficiency.

Significant proposed projects in this budget include Reservoir Improvements, Water/Wastewater Main Replacements, and Moss Avenue Pump Station Improvements.

Budget Summary by Fund
The investment forthese 77 new capital projects is proposed to come from across 17 differentfunds.

The total Proposed Budget is $109.8 million in FY 2026-27, and $116.6 million in FY 2027-28.

CIP Budget Summary by Fund
The FY 2026-27 Proposed CIP Budgetrepresents an increase of $655.8K or 0.6 percent compared to the FY 2025-26 Original Adopted CIP Budget of $109,174,246. 5 7.A.b
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The General Fund represents seventeenpercent of the total CIP Budget over the biennial period. The FY2026-27 proposed General Fund budget is $19.9 million. In FY 2027-28, the proposed General Fund budget is $17.6 million.

The General Fund CIP allocation is reduced as various maintenance capital improvement program budgets were moved to the operating budget.

Non-General Funds
Thenon-General Funds included in the CIP budget can support their respective capital improvement budgets. These resources are mostly restricted and must fund projects within their fund. 6 7.A.b
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Capital projects that increase the number of facilities or expand existing infrastructure can impact ongoing operating costs for the City. The projects proposed in the FY2026-28 biennial cycle do not request net new General Fund operating budget.

Continuing Projects
This budget document represents all projects that are recommended to receive new budget appropriations in FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, as well as a few projects that are in the budget plan for FY 2028-31. Due to the multi-year nature of capital projects, it is common for unspent budget to be “rolled over” from one fiscal year to another to allow for the completion of an approved project scope within contract and budget authority. Some projects that already received a budget allocation in FY 2025-26 or prior but are not yet complete may have unspent, approved budget rolled over into FY 2026-27. This will be determined after the current fiscal year closes, so these amounts are not included in the FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31 capital plan. 7 7.A.b
Packet Pg. 390 Attachment: Attachment B - Proposed FY 2026-28 CIP Budget (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed The Project Detail section of this budget document outlines each CIP project that will receive a new budget appropriation during the Biennial Budget period of FY 2026-27 or FY 2027-28. It also includes some project amounts that are proposed as part of the Budget Plan period starting in FY 2028-29 or later, to reflect subsequent Biennial Budget period requests.

Detailed programmatic and financial information is provided for each CIP project. Programmatic information includes project title, description, justification, estimated completion date, and images where possible. Financial information includes the total project budget for one-time projects, account numbers, the proposed budget for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, and the budget planning numbers for FY 2028-29 through FY 2030-31.

The Project Detail section is organized by Department. Within each Departmental section, projects are listed in alphabetical order. Projects are often funded using more than one funding source; all funding sources and accounts are listed under each project’s detail.

The Budget Detail section presents a program-wide budget table organized by Fund. To view budget by Fund, readers can refer to the table in the Budget Details section that is organized by Fund.

Account numbers presented are the account numbers for the Tyler Munis Enterprise Resource System used in the City’s financial system. All CIP account numbers begin with “C” to designate capital projects.
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PROJECT DETAIL – City Manager’s Office
City Manager’s Office
The City Manager’s Office leads the team of City departments and staff to implement the City Council’s vision based on their established community-wide priorities and direction. The Department’s mission is to foster collaboration and innovation across the City, guided by the values of accountability, equity, inclusion, innovation, resilience, safety, and stewardship.. 9 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - City Manager's Office
Project #
C0922
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$3,000,000
Project Description
This project will provide additional furniture solutions throughout Historic City Hall and City Hall East due to staffing updates associated with the Realignment Plan. This includes new positions and team transitions.

Project Justification
As part of the ongoing Realignment Plan, staffing changes are expected to occur throughout both Historic City Hall and City Hall East, including the addition of new positions and the reassignment or transition of existing teams. In anticipation of these organizational updates, additional furniture solutions and workspace accommodations will be needed to support evolving operational requirements, employee relocations, and departmental reconfigurations within both facilities.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109220.689000 $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
City Manager's Office
Citywide Workspace Optimization
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PROJECT DETAIL - City Manager's Office
Project #
C0933
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$800,000
Project Description
This funding will support the installation of 4 EV charging projects (approximately 60 chargers) to support charging for City fleet vehicles at City Yards and the Public Safety Facility. Additional capital funds are needed to complete the current projects and potential future projects to support the City's growing fleet of electric vehicles.

Project Justification
There are now more than 100 electric fleet vehicles that park at City Yards, with additional electric vehicles arriving as existing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are replaced.

Currently, there are 28 level 2 chargers at City Yards, which is insufficient to meet current and future charging needs, particularly as new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles like trash trucks and street sweepers are added to the fleet. The City recently added two electric rearloader trash trucks and its first fully electric street sweeper, which require faster charging options. This project will add approximately 60 fleet chargers at the City Yards and the Public Safety Facility.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 SCAQMD Fund C1809330.689000 $500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Resource Recovery and Recylcing Fund C5409330.689000 $300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $800,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
City Manager's Office
Fleet EV Charging Implementation Fund
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PROJECT DETAIL – City Manager’s Office
Project #
C0931
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$2,000,000
Project Description
This project will provide the electrical infrastructure needed to support and sustain large scale outdoor events across the City. It focuses on key venues including Downtown, the Third Street Promenade, The Sandbox, the Santa Monica Pier, beach areas, and beach parking lots to meet the growing demand for modern, safe, and highly connected public spaces. The scope includes extending electrical service to The Sandbox south of the Pier, surrounding beach areas, and adjacent parking facilities.

Project Justification
The City’s Realignment Plan emphasizes the activation of large scale events that enhance community engagement, strengthen economic vitality, and promote cultural vibrancy.

Existing outdoor venues including Downtown, the Third Street Promenade, The Sandbox, the Santa Monica Pier, beach areas, and parking facilities currently lack the electrical infrastructure needed to support these high impact activations. This project advances the Realignment Plan by upgrading infrastructure to enable major event programming and support economic development and cultural vitality in the City’s urban core.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109310.689000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ - $ - $ -
City Manager’s Office
Major Event Electrical Infrastructure
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) provides accessible connections to economic opportunity and leads the City’s vision for a non-auto-centric future, while also ensuring safe and reliable streets. The department is a resource for innovative, accessible, and sustainable mobility options. DOT combines Big Blue Bus (BBB) planning, operations and maintenance, programming and design, and parking operations/ management under one administration.

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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0948
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$500,000
Project Description
This project will install transit priority improvements on 4th Street in Downtown Santa Monica, including a southbound curb running bus lane between Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard and two northbound queue jumps at Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard. The project includes signal timing analysis, traffic signal modifications, signage, striping, and related installation work to improve bus operations, travel efficiency, and transit reliability.

Project Justification
Approximately 400 buses operate daily in each direction along the 4th Street corridor between Wilshire Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard, making it one of the City’s busiest transit corridors. Implementing bus lanes, queue jumps, and related transit priority improvements will improve bus speed, reliability, and rider experience, helping increase transit ridership and supporting the City’s goal of activating economic opportunity and growth by moving residents, workers, and visitors through Downtown Santa Monica in an efficient and environmentally sustainable manner.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6009480.689000 $ - $500,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $500,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
4th Street Transit Priority
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0740
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will complete seismic retrofit improvements for the Big Blue Bus operations and administration building, including structural upgrades identified through a comprehensive facility analysis and seismic improvements to the subterranean parking structure shear walls. The project also includes minor enhancements to the second floor outdoor balcony to create a dedicated outdoor break and eating area for Motor Coach Operators and staff, supporting employee wellbeing and facility functionality.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to address seismic deficiencies identified through a comprehensive facility infrastructure assessment of the Big Blue Bus Operations and Administration Facility and to ensure the building remains safe for staff and daily operations. The project also supports operational and employee needs by improving staff spaces, including enhancements to Motor Coach Operator break areas and accommodations for upgraded Radio, CAD, and AVL equipment within the Communication and Dispatch Center.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6007400.689000 $640,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $640,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Administration Building Upgrades
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0949
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$300,000
Project Description
This project will install two new bus stops on Pacific Coast Highway at the Annenberg Community Beach House, including ADA accessible improvements, bus pads, seating, real time transit signage, curb ramps, crosswalk striping, retaining wall improvements, and traffic signal modifications. The stops are expected to be served immediately by Metro Route 134, with potential future service by Big Blue Bus, significantly improving transit access to the Beach House and surrounding coastal destinations.

Project Justification
This project fills a major 3 mile gap in transit service on Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Temescal Canyon and provides direct transit access to the Annenberg Community Beach House, a major recreation, arts, and event destination. Currently, the Beach House is primarily accessible by private vehicle or a lengthy walk from existing transit stops, limiting equitable access for residents, visitors, and event attendees. Improving transit connectivity will enhance mobility, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and support high volume access during major events and everyday community use.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Local Return Fund (Prop A) C2709490.689140 $ - $300,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $300,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Annenberg Community Beach House Bus Stops
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0911
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This program will improve safety and operational efficiency on the BBB system by installing Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) hardware, supported by cloud-hosted software, onto 10 buses. The system will monitor bus lanes and bus stops for violations as the equipped buses are in service and generate evidence packages for citations.

Project Justification
Automated bus lane enforcement (ABLE) is proven to increase travel speeds by deterring illegal parking in bus-only lanes and bus stops and zones and allowing buses to move freely along the lanes and efficiently service bus stops. ABLE also improves system safety as buses operating in bus-only lanes blocked by illegally parked cars must merge in and out of traffic, which increases the opportunity for collisions, and may have to stop outside of a safe and accessible bus zone to board or alight passengers. ABLE improves the customer experience as buses operating on clear bus lanes and zones can operate on time.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6009110.689000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0483
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
Ongoing improvements and renovations to Big Blue Bus facilities: Fuel & Wash, Administration, and Maintenance buildings Ongoing improvements and renovations to Big Blue Bus (BBB) facilities: Fuel & Wash, Administration and Maintenance buildings.

Improvements include, but not limited to carpeting, lighting, plumbing and painting to the BBB campus. Improvements will also include administration building repairs such as maintenance shop resurface.

Project Justification
Ongoing improvements and renovations to BBB facilities: Fuel & Wash facility, Administration and Maintenance buildings. Ongoing improvements and renovations to BBB facilities: Fuel & Wash, Administration and Maintenance buildings. Improvements include, but not limited to carpeting, lighting, plumbing and painting to the BBB campus. Improvements will also include administration building repairs such as maintenance shop resurface.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004830.689000 $469,000 $388,709 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $469,000 $388,709 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
BBB Facility Upgrades & Renovations
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0491
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will replace the aging digital video recorder (DVR) system on Big Blue Bus fixed route vehicles with a modern wireless video management system. The upgraded system will enable real time downloading and access to video footage, improving operational efficiency, incident response, and systemwide safety and security monitoring.

Project Justification
The existing DVR system requires staff to physically locate vehicles and manually retrieve equipment to access video footage related to safety, security, or operational incidents, resulting in delays and inefficiencies. Upgrading to a wireless system will provide real time access to images and video, improving response times, enhancing security investigations, reducing labor intensive processes, and supporting more effective fleet operations across the Big Blue Bus system.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004910.689000 $ - $2,285,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $2,285,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
BBB Safety & Security - Prop 1B
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0479
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project supports the ongong purchase of service vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life and are due for replacement. In FY27-28, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will replace two shop trucks to be used for facility maintenance.

Project Justification
Service vehicles are required to support various functions, including road calls, bus stop maintenance, and operator relief.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004790.689000 $ - $120,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $120,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
BBB Service Vehicles
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0482
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will replace aging and obsolete shop equipment used to maintain and repair the Big Blue Bus fleet, including refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment, plasma cutters, drill and milling machines, hydraulic metal shears, metal rollers, vacuum systems, steam cleaners, and other essential maintenance tools. The replacement of this equipment will support safe, efficient, and reliable fleet maintenance operations.

Project Justification
Much of the existing shop equipment has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement to maintain effective fleet maintenance and repair capabilities. Upgrading these tools and systems is necessary to improve operational efficiency, support safe working conditions, reduce downtime, and ensure maintenance staff can continue to service and repair the fleet reliably and in compliance with industry standards.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004820.689000 $ - $145,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $145,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
BBB Shop Equipment
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0477
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project supports the ongoing replacement, maintenance, and upgrades of the Big Blue Bus’s (BBB) critical technology systems, including servers, network infrastructure, computers, printers, copiers, communication systems, and bus yard electrification, as well as enhancements such as Wi-Fi, conference room technology, and Traffic Signal Priority systems.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to ensure the ongoing reliability, security, and efficiency of BBB’s technology systems. It also supports required software maintenance agreements such as Trapeze and provides dedicated staffing to manage and sustain these critical technology operations.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004770.689000 $1,812,605 $1,535,216 $991,192 $991,424 $560,828 TOTAL $1,812,605 $1,535,216 $991,192 $991,424 $560,828
Department of Transportation
BBB Technology Equipment
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0475
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project funds ongoing maintenance for revenue vehicles such as rebuilding engines, transmissions, differentials, refurbishments, and including retrofitting to near-zero emission engines.

Project Justification
This preventative maintenance is required by the Federal Transit Administration and repair work is necessary to keep the bus fleet safe and functional and to avoid service interruptions.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004750.689000 $12,062,090 $8,238,852 $7,562,795 $7,741,696 $7,925,704 TOTAL $12,062,090 $8,238,852 $7,562,795 $7,741,696 $7,925,704 Department of Transportation
Bus Components Program
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0747
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This ongoing project will continue to fund applications and technologies available to customers that will enhance the customer experience, such as mobile ticketing, real-time trip planning, electronic wayfinding, and customer feedback and rating of service tools.

Project Justification
This project enhances the customer experience through technology improvements such as mobile ticketing, real time trip planning, electronic wayfinding, and customer feedback tools.

Big Blue Bus currently maintains a mobile ticketing solution under a short term contract while monitoring enhancements to the regional LA Metro TAP system, with the intent to transition when feasible. Funding supports continued mobile ticketing software and application services to ensure a seamless and convenient fare payment experience in the interim.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6007470.689000 $480,736 $518,385 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $480,736 $518,385 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Customer Experience Technology
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0868
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This ongoing project supports the maintenance, upgrade, and technical support of the Fleet Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. The Trapeze EAM system manages critical data for all Big Blue Bus revenue and service vehicles, as well as parts inventory. Funding will ensure continued system reliability while evaluating the cost effectiveness of upgrading and extending the current agreement.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to maintain, upgrade, or potentially replace the Fleet Asset Management system currently used to manage Big Blue Bus operations. The existing Trapeze EAM system supports critical tracking and management of more than 200 revenue and non revenue vehicles, and requires ongoing support, maintenance, and evaluation for long term viability. This effort will assess the cost effectiveness of upgrading and extending the current system versus procuring a new solution to ensure continued operational efficiency and asset management reliability.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6008680.689000 $138,035 $145,626 $153,635 $162,086 $ - TOTAL $138,035 $145,626 $153,635 $162,086 $ -
Department of Transportation
Fleet Asset Management System
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0935
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Project Description
This project will address urgent structural repairs such as tendon failures and slab deterioration in Parking Structure 5. This includes design of tendon replacement, slab restoration, and recovery of full load-carrying capacity, along with plan check submittal, permitting, bidding support, and construction administration.

Project Justification
A recent structural condition assessment revealed multiple severely corroded and failed post-tension tendons in the second-floor slab, creating an immediate structural concern and reducing the slab’s load-carrying capacity. This project will ensure PS5 is restored to a safe, code-compliant, and fully operational condition.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109350.689000 $710,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $710,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Project Budget
$710,000
Department of Transportation
Parking Structure 5 Structural Repairs
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0680
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project supports the procurement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an integrated transit technology solution to modernize route scheduling, workforce management, payroll, and operational data systems for Big Blue Bus. The new system will replace or significantly update the current platform, which has been in place since 2009, to ensure continued efficiency, scalability, and reliable service delivery across a complex regional transit network.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to support the procurement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a modern fixed route scheduling and workforce management system essential for efficient transit operations. Big Blue Bus, consistent with peer transit agencies, relies on third party software solutions to manage complex scheduling, operations, and service delivery needs that exceed in house technical capacity, especially given evolving rider expectations for real time information and seamless digital tools. This project will enable BBB to evaluate and implement a best in class integrated software suite that improves operational efficiency, enhances data driven decision making, and strengthens the overall rider experience.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6006800.689000 $2,872,717 $80,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $2,872,717 $80,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Scheduling and Operations Management System
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0939
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$1,680,000
Project Description
This project will address the pressing challenges of curbside delivery using data and the deployment of intelligent infrastructure such as cameras and/or sensors to collect and report real-time data to inform, optimize, and bring to scale curb management operations in downtown Santa Monica. The system would include a multimodal street analytics system to support the implementation and evaluation of targeted loading zone management.

Project Justification
This project will improve Santa Monica’s transportation infrastructure by reducing congestion, emissions, and safety hazards from commercial vehicle parking. Optimized curb management would benefit existing businesses and attract new businesses supported by gig workers and commercial logistics and ride-hailing firms resulting in a flourishing commercial environment and expanded business license tax base to support greater city revenues. The project will foster partnerships with data technology partners, logistics companies, other commercial fleet operators, and local businesses, setting the table for broader transportation improvements throughout the City along with increased efficiency and business prosperity.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109390.689000 $620,000 $530,000 $530,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $620,000 $530,000 $530,000 $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Smart Curbside Management Solution
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PROJECT DETAIL - Department of Transportation
Project #
C0476
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project would fund improvements including re-striping, paving, fencing, landscaping, and yard improvements at the Big Blue Bus (BBB) yard at 1660 7th Street. This project will also allow for resealing of concrete joints in the bus yard and restriping of the campus yard.

Project Justification
This project provides funding for essential maintenance and improvements at the Big Blue Bus yard.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Big Blue Bus Fund C6004760.689000 $50,000 $50,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 $ - $ - $ -
Department of Transportation
Yard Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Information Services
Information Services Department
The mission of the Information Services Department is to leverage technology in support of responsive City services and an exceptional digital experience for the people of Santa Monica. Through technology we empower people, connect community, and craft solutions to support a digitally literate City that works for everyone. 30 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Information Services
Project #
C0926
Target Completion Date
FY 2030-31
Total Project Budget
$345,444
Project Description
This project modernizes the City’s 311 system through a phased technology upgrade designed to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and service consistency across departments. Improvements include expanded digital intake, system integration, mobile-enabled field tools, and AI-supported 24/7 service options, along with enhanced analytics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and transparent, scalable service delivery.

Project Justification
This project is needed to transition 311 to a modern, purpose built system that can reliably support current and future demand while improving service consistency, data quality, and coordination across departments. It will also enable the City to implement enhanced digital tools such as automated intake, artificial intelligence, and expanded self service options, strengthening operational efficiency and ensuring sustainable, high quality customer service delivery.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5009260.689000 $6,600 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Resource Recovery and Recycling Fund C5409260.689000 $285,978 $ - $ - $ - $ - Big Blue Bus Fund C6009260.689000 $52,866 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $345,444 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Information Services
311 Upgrades and Modernization
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PROJECT DETAIL - Library
Library
The Santa Monica Public Library serves as a vibrant hub for learning, culture, and community connection. Committed to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and cultural awareness, the Library champions values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Guided by its vision to preserve the past, serve the present, and shape the future, the Library's mission is to provide resources, services, and welcoming spaces that inspire the community to read, connect, relax, and learn.
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PROJECT DETAIL - Library
Project #
C0789
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$3,075,000
Project Description
This project will renew worn and deteriorated interior and exterior finishes at the Santa Monica Main Library, including flooring, wall and ceiling finishes, and exterior paint, to preserve the facility, improve safety and cleanliness, and enhance the patron experience. As a heavily used public building approaching its 20th anniversary in 2026, this proactive project will restore the library to a state of good repair, extend the life of existing surfaces, and help reduce long term maintenance and repair costs.

Project Justification
The Santa Monica Main Library’s interior and exterior finishes are worn and have reached the end of their useful life due to high foot traffic and deferred replacement. Timely renewal of these finishes is a cost effective investment that will prevent further damage, reduce long term repair costs, and preserve a safe, welcoming civic facility.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0107890.689000 $475,000 $2,600,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $475,000 $2,600,000 $ - $ - $ -
Library
Main Library Building Finishes Renewal and Lighting
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PROJECT DETAIL - Library
Project #
C0947
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$275,000
Project Description
This project will reactivate the currently vacant café space at the Santa Monica Main Library through a phased interior retrofit and targeted infrastructure improvements to restore safe, code compliant functionality and enable public use and programming. The café will be operated by a mission aligned nonprofit partner under a City license agreement, with Lucky Ones Coffee contributing up to $150,000 for café service equipment and build out, and and $125,000 from Friends of the Library allocated to interior finishes, lighting and electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, acoustic treatments, and limited furnishings.

Project Justification
The Main Library Café is currently not in use and represents a significant underutilized City asset, limiting opportunities for community gathering, programming support, and activation of the Central Courtyard. The confirmed partnership with Lucky Ones Coffee, a nonprofit café operator, presents a time sensitive opportunity to reactivate the space at reduced cost to the City through leveraged external funding. This phased project implements a scalable, cost effective approach aligned with the 2023 Central Courtyard Placemaking Study, enabling near term activation of a functional, permitted café while advancing Library programming goals and preserving future expansion opportunities.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109470.689000 $275,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $275,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Library
Main Library Café Reactivation
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PROJECT DETAIL - Police
Police
We are dedicated to safeguarding our community by improving quality of life and upholding public trust. We endeavor to be law enforcement’s benchmark for excellence as we seek to eliminate crime and social disorder in collaboration with our community partners.
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PROJECT DETAIL - Police
Project #
C0932
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$700,000
Project Description
This project will modernize the Santa Monica Police Department’s parking enforcement operations through the deployment of an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system across 23 Traffic Services Unit vehicles to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coverage citywide. The system will automate time limit and permit enforcement, support payment verification in municipal lots, enable digital permitting and mobile payment options, and provide real time data to enhance parking management, safety, and operational decision making.

Project Justification
The implementation of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is essential to modernize the City’s parking enforcement and support a transition to a pay-by-plate and mobile payment system across 6,212 municipal surface parking spaces. It will replace manual enforcement methods currently used across approximately 30 municipal lots and residential permit areas, enabling more accurate transactions, higher compliance, and a fully digital permit system. ALPR will improve enforcement efficiency and coverage through automated scans, reduce labor and administrative costs, and support long term operational efficiency and revenue protection while aligning with modern parking industry standards.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109320.689000 $700,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $700,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Police
Parking Enforcement License Plate Readers
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Public Works
The mission of the Public Works Department is to protect and enrich the quality of life in the City through the sustainable maintenance, management, and enhancement of resources and public infrastructure.
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0946
Target Completion Date
FY 2029-30
Total Project Budget
$12,521,772
Project Description
This project will include a roadway redesign of 14th Street between Washington Ave and Pico Blvd to include two-way protected bikeway and pedestrian safety improvements. The 14th Street bikeway between Washington Ave and Pico Blvd will be a complete streets project to upgrade existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bikeway. The project will upgrade curb ramps on 14th Street and Michigan Ave (which is part of the Michigan Ave Greenway) and various other intersections (e.g. Broadway, Santa Monica Blvd, and Pico Blvd), which are high priority Vision Zero intersections with a history of collisions involving vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Project Justification
The 14th Street bikeway project would improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along a Vision Zero priority corridor with a documented history of bicycle collisions. Identified in the City's adopted Bike Action Plan as a key north-south route, the project would create a critical network connection while improving access to schools, transit, parks, Santa Monica College, and the Pico neighborhood. The 14th Street bikeway would create a critical north–south bicycle network connection linking key destinations with enhanced bicycle and pedestrian safety and improved access between Lincoln Middle School, the LA Metro 17th Street Station, Memorial Park, Crossroads School, Santa Monica College, and the Pico neighborhood.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund C2009460.689000 $200,000 $1,700,595 $10,621,177 $ - $ - TOTAL $200,000 $1,700,595 $10,621,177 $ - $ -
Public Works
14th Street Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0469
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project would address deficiencies in the City-owned buildings at the Airport, resulting from deferred maintenance, and address the needs of tenant-occupied City properties that recently reverted to City management. This is an ongoing maintenance project that entails a complete facility condition assessment, resulting in building designs that address all building code compliance and issues stemming from deferred maintenance.

Project Justification
Seventy percent of of the Airport's total revenue is derived from leases. Addressing facilities issues in a timely manner is critical to garnering lease revenues that maintain the Airport's fiscal health.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Airport Fund C5704690.689000 $7,208,356 $5,225,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $7,208,356 $5,225,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Airport Building / Facility Refurbishment
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0460
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Annual Paving and Sidewalk Repair Program provides ongoing upgrades and repair to streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, curb ramps, bus pads, traffic striping, and other related surface features in the public right of way. Roadway striping, including but not limited to, crosswalks, bike lanes and markings, longitudinal striping, and STOP markings are also upgraded under this project. The FY 2026-27 funding allocation will be dedicated to the repaving and safety improvements along Santa Monica Blvd.

Project Justification
Ongoing street and sidewalk maintenance promotes health and safety by removing pedestrian tripping hazards, constructing accessible facilities such as curb ramps, reducing traffic congestion and accidents by providing adequately paved and striped streets, and promoting alternative transportation options such as walking and bicycles rather than cars.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Gas Tax Fund (RMRA) C2604600.689610.98949 $2,617,159 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 Local Return Fund (Measure M) C2704600.689110 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Local Return Fund (Measure R) C2704600.689120 $300,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Local Return Fund (Prop C) C2704600.689130 $1,400,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Water Fund C5004600.689000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Wastewater Fund C5104600.689000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 TOTAL $5,617,159 $5,500,000 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 Public Works
Annual Paving and Sidewalk Repair Program
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0486
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project provides yearly repair and replacement of miscellaneous sanitary sewer lines throughout the city and keeps the city on a recommended 100-year replacement schedule.

The city currently has a 154-mile sewer system and currently replaces 1.5 miles per year.

Project Justification
The replacement or rehabilitation of these sewer lines addresses critical system deficiencies by prioritizing pipes that are at risk of collapse or are prone to frequent blockages due to age-related defects. This annual replacement program is essential to maintaining a high level of service, minimizing the risk of system failures, and ensuring reliable wastewater collection for the community.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Wastewater Fund C5104860.689000 $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 TOTAL $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 Public Works
Annual Wastewater Main Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0484
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will provide for yearly repair and replacement of the 205-mile city water main system to maintain resiliency and reliability of the City’s water distribution system. The City’s goal is to adhere to the industry standard 100-year replacement schedule by replacing two miles of water main per year.

Project Justification
Water main replacement is necessary to improve water flow characteristics, maintain reliable water service to Santa Monica residents, and reduce the risk of main breaks, water loss, and associated property damage. This project takes a proactive approach by replacing outdated and deteriorated water mains before failures occur, minimizing service disruptions and long-term repair costs.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5004840.689000 $8,800,000 $9,240,000 $9,702,000 $14,587,100 $15,316,455 TOTAL $8,800,000 $9,240,000 $9,702,000 $14,587,100 $15,316,455 Public Works
Annual Water Main Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0694
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will fund the regular replacement of the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant reverse osmosis membranes, a key component of its multi-barrier treatment process to produce high-quality drinking water for the community. These membranes require replacement every five to seven years to maintain optimal treatment performance and ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable drinking water.

Project Justification
Routine replacement of the membrane filtration system at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant is needed to meet water quality and regulatory requirements for drinking water. Timely membrane replacement prevents declines in water quality and system performance, reduces the risk of unplanned outages, supports compliance with drinking water regulations, and extends the service life of the overall treatment system.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5006940.689000 $1,500,000 $ - $ - $1,500,000 $ - TOTAL $1,500,000 $ - $ - $1,500,000 $ -
Public Works
Arcadia Water Plant Membrane Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0904
Target Completion Date
FY 2030-31
Total Project Budget
$20,800,000
Project Description
This project involves the replacement of the main operations building used to monitor and control treatment processes at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant. The new facility will replace several outdated structures and consolidate all operational functions into a single, centralized building.

Project Justification
The existing operations control building and laboratory is approaching the end of its asset life as it was originally constructed in the 1960s. A new operations building that houses the control system, water quality laboratory, and operation staff is needed to support local water production at the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5009040.689000 $1,000,000 $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $ - TOTAL $1,000,000 $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $ -
Public Works
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Project #
C0871
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$520,000
Project Description
This project will inform long-term management of Santa Monica State Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, and surrounding amenities with an emphasis on supporting the overall beach visitor experience. This project received prior funding in the amount of $300,000 in FY 2022-

23. Project Justification
This project supports Phase 2 of the Beach and Pier Vision Plan by funding the environmental analysis and implementation planning needed to guide the long term management and improvement of Santa Monica State Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, and surrounding amenities. Building on the master planning work completed in Phase 1, the project will evaluate strategies to enhance the visitor experience, support future beach programming and 2028 Olympic activities, and establish a framework for future investments, policy direction, and environmental compliance across one of the City’s most significant public and economic assets.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Special Revenue Fund C1008710.689000 $220,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $220,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Beach and Pier Vision Plan PIF
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0499
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Citywide Drainage Improvements project will address areas in the right-of-way that have insufficient drainage resulting in water ponding and flooding. Potential issues requiring design and construction have been identified at various locations in the City. The project will also reconfigure locations where drainage enters the wastewater system.

Project Justification
This project will address areas of ponding and flooding in the public right-of-way. Insufficient grading and drainage create not only a public nuisance but can result in vector problems.

Locations where drainage is allowed to enter the wastewater collection system are subject to odor escape. Further, surface drainage can also surcharge the wastewater system.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Clean Beaches Fund C1604990.689000 $ - $300,000 $300,000 $ - $ - Stormwater Fund C5204990.689000 $ - $800,000 $800,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Citywide Surface Drainage Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0929
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$4,000,000
Project Description
This project will plan, design, and construct a new permanent facility for the Promenade Maintenance group to support the growing operational needs of Downtown Santa Monica, particularly in advance of major events such as the Olympic Games.

Project Justification
The Promenade Maintenance group requires a new permanent facility to ensure continuity of essential downtown maintenance operations as the City advances major development and housing initiatives, including the potential conversion of 1444 7th Street into an affordable housing project. Relocation is necessary to maintain service levels, support growing operational demands in Downtown Santa Monica, and ensure readiness for increased activity leading up to major events such as the Olympic Games. This project will provide a long term, purpose built facility that preserves operational efficiency and supports the City’s goals for a clean, safe, and well maintained downtown.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109290.689000 $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Downtown Maintenance Service Enhancements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0458
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Facilities Renewal Program funds a broad variety of renovation, deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, and upgrade projects at City facilities (e.g. construction / remodels, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, paint & plumbing). The program also acts as a reserve to fund emergency/unanticipated repairs that occur during the year.

The highest priority projects that the program plans to complete with the funding are:
• Immediate needs as identified in the Fire Facilities Condition Assessment Report, Library Facilities Condition Assessment Report, and the Park Condition Assessment - Facilities Only Report.
• Critical roof replacement projects.
• Critical HVAC replacement projects.
• Critical plumbing repairs.
• Critical elevator repairs and replacements .

Project Justification
The Facilities Renewal CIP supports City Council and community priorities by addressing critical capital needs and maintaining City facilities in a way that extends asset lifespan, reduces long term operating costs, and promotes sustainable building practices. It also provides the flexibility needed for staff to respond to unplanned and emergency conditions.

Failure to adequately invest in ongoing maintenance will result in accelerated deterioration of facilities and equipment, leading to significantly higher future replacement and repair costs.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0104580.689000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 TOTAL $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Public Works
Facility Renewal Program
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0805
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Greensand Media Replacement Project involves the removal and replacement of exhausted greensand filtration media to restore and improve water treatment performance.

Over time, greensand media becomes less effective due to fouling, iron and manganese buildup, and normal wear, which can reduce filtration efficiency and water quality. This project is designed to ensure continued compliance with water quality standards and reliable system operation.

Project Justification
Replacing the greensand media is a cost-effective preventative maintenance measure that helps avoid more serious operational issues, such as filter failure, increased backwash frequency, higher chemical usage, and unplanned system downtime.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5008050.689000 $ - $500,000 $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $ - $500,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Greensand Media Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0905
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$5,200,000
Project Description
This project will replace an aging groundwater production well to maintain local groundwater production, enhance water supply resiliency, and ensure the continued delivery of a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective drinking water supply for the community. The replacement well will also improve operational reliability and reduce the risk of service disruptions associated with aging infrastructure. This project received prior funding in the amount of $700,000 in FY 2025-26.

Project Justification
Replacing aging groundwater wells improves the City’s water supply reliability and provides long-term cost savings. As wells deteriorate, maintenance demands increase, elevating the risk of extended outages and loss of local groundwater production. When local supplies are unavailable, the City must rely on imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which has historically been approximately 30 percent more expensive than local groundwater and may be subject to availability reductions during drought conditions.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5009050.689000 $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Groundwater Well Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0457
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project funds annual payments to the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, for the use of the Los Angeles Amalgamated Sewerage System, which conveys wastewater generated in Santa Monica to the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in El Segundo for treatment and disposal.

Project Justification
This project provides funding for the treatment and disposal of the City’s wastewater at the City of Los Angeles’ Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in El Segundo. Because Santa Monica does not have sufficient in-city wastewater treatment capacity, the City relies on the City of Los Angeles’ Amalgamated Sewerage System to convey and properly treat wastewater generated within Santa Monica. Continued participation in this regional wastewater system is essential to ensuring reliable wastewater services, protecting public health, and maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Wastewater Fund C5104570.689000 $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 TOTAL $3,689,623 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 Public Works
Hyperion Capital Payment
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0877
Target Completion Date
FY 2029-30
Total Project Budget
$7,143,063
Project Description
The Lincoln Neighborhood Corridor Plan (The LiNC) is a City of Santa Monica multimodal streetscape, beautification and neighborhood unification capital construction project.

Prior to 2020, this project received previous allocations totaling $5,773,000 and $878,063 was expended. In 2020, the project was defunded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project received an allocation of $4,800,000 in FY 2022-23 and $900,000 in FY 2024-25. The City was awarded $500,000 in congressionally-directed community project funding for this project.

Project Justification
The project was developed in collaboration with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders to reduce and remedy the harm caused by California’s historic Highway 1, which for the past 65 years has prevented economic prosperity and neighborhood unification among three neighborhoods in Santa Monica. The LiNC project is scheduled to be performed in phases as funding becomes available. Phase I of the project implemented street and pedestrian lighting in addition to some street scape improvements between Pico and I-10 Freeway. The entire project proposes to reconstruct and modify the corridor along

1.25 miles of Lincoln Boulevard to transition the busy commuting corridor into a pedestrianoriented environment and knit back together the residential neighborhoods that have been severed by the intense auto-centric nature of the corridor.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund C2008770.689000 $500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - Gas Tax Fund C2608770.689000 $65,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $565,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0845
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$20,055,000
Project Description
The Memorial Park Stormwater Capture Multi-Benefit Project (Project) will construct a 1.5 million gallon (4.7 acre-ft) underground infiltration reservoir beneath Memorial Park to capture and treat stormwater runoff while providing enhanced park amenities that benefit the public.

Project Justification
This project will help the City of Santa Monica comply with state and federal stormwater requirements under the Los Angeles County MS4 Permit, including watershed-based and regional compliance pathways. Capturing and treating stormwater runoff reduces pollutant discharges to receiving waters and supports long-term permit compliance. As a regional project identified through watershed planning and feasibility studies, the project provides a more efficient and cost-effective approach to achieving stormwater compliance and environmental benefits than smaller, distributed projects implemented individually.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Stormwater Fund C5208450.689000.90371 $900,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - Stormwater Fund C5208450.689530.90371 $10,850,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - Miscellaneous Grants Fund C2008450.689000.90371 $ - $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,305,000 $ - TOTAL $11,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,305,000 $ -
Public Works
Memorial Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0706
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$40,000,000
Project Description
The Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project would combine the existing 10.3 acre Memorial Park with the former Fisher Lumber site, a City-owned, 2.9 acre property adjacent to the existing park, into a 13.2 acre newly renovated and expanded community park that meets the increasing demand for recreational activities. The project cannot move forward until the Public Landscape Division (PLD) has been relocated. The project received allocations of $2,750,000 in FY 2023-24 for design. Design for Phases 1 and 2 is anticipated to be completed in FY2026-27, with funding for construction programmed in FY 2027-28. Funding includes $7,600,000 General Fund, $1,600,000 Measure A Special Revenue Fund, $1,900,000 Park Impact Fee and funding from both Santa Monica College’s Measure V bond and SMMUSD pending fiscal and use agreements.

Project Justification
The City of Santa Monica has a dire need for more park space to serve residents. Residents have expressed their impatience with the delay of expanding Memorial Park at many community events.

The City has the opportunity to utilize City-owned land to realize the expansion of Memorial Park as intended by Council when the former Fisher Lumber site was purchased in 2004. In 2020, the project was defunded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a 2023 study session, Council directed staff to restart the Project and find a suitable location to relocate PLD.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0107060.689000 $ - $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $ - $ - Special Revenue Fund C1007060.689000 $ - $1,600,000 $1,900,000 $ - $ - Miscelaneous Grants Fund C2007060.689000 $ - $17,250,000 $7,000,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $22,350,000 $12,400,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Phase 1-2
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0934
Target Completion Date
FY 2029-30
Total Project Budget
$3,700,000
Project Description
The Bergamot Connector project will complete the City’s Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway (MANGo) Bergamot Connector segment, improving connectivity for residents and visitors to Bergamot Station, and promoting alternative modes of transportation while enhancing safety for all roadway users. This project is supported with grant funds awarded through Metro's MAT Cycle 2 funding program.

Project Justification
The project completes the Bergamot Connector segment of the MANGo Plan adopted by City Council 2014. The Neighborhood Greenway along Michigan Avenue was first envisioned by Pico Neighborhood residents seeking a safer, calmer, and more inviting corridor for pedestrians and bicyclists. Historically, the Pico Neighborhood has disproportionately faced environmental impacts due to commuter traffic and emissions from the I-10 freeway, which split the neighborhood when it was built.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Special Revenue Fund (TIF) C1009340.689000 $330,000 $1,120,000 $ - $ - $ - Special Revenue Fund C1009340.689000 $ - $650,000 $ - $ - $ - Gas Tax Fund C2609340.689000 $ - $ - $1,600,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $330,000 $1,770,000 $1,600,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Michigan Ave Neighborhood Greenway Bergamot Connecter Project 55 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0488
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Moss Avenue Pump Station (MAPS) is a wastewater pump station owned and operated by the City of Santa Monica. With a design capacity of 26 million gallons per day (MGD), MAPS is a critical component of the Coastal Interceptor Sewer (CIS), which moves wastewater along the coast from northern Los Angeles through Santa Monica and eventually to the Hyperion Treatment Plant in El Segundo for treatment and disposal. MAPS has been in operation since 2001 and requires improvements including pumps and electrical equipment.

Project Justification
The Moss Avenue Pump Station (MAPS) is in need of upgrades to maintain reliable wastewater collection services in the City. In 2023, the MAPS experienced two significant failures. Improvements are needed to replace aging equipment and to prevent future sewer overflow events from occurring.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Wastewater Fund C5104880.689000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Moss Avenue Pump Station (MAPS) Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0487
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project regularly expands the City’s non-potable water distribution system to support future customer connections as additional source water becomes available from the City’s recycled water treatment facilities. The expansion enhances the City’s ability to deliver recycled water for irrigation and other non-potable uses, reducing demand on potable water supplies. The project supports up to 1,000 linear feet of system expansion each year.

Project Justification
The City is expanding the use of non-potable water as a key water conservation strategy.

Systematic expansion of the purple pipe distribution system to serve nearby parks and new development will increase access to non-potable water and make its use a viable alternative to potable water for appropriate applications.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5004870.689000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,625,000 TOTAL $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,625,000 Public Works
Non-Potable Water Main Expansion
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0840
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$2,478,000
Project Description
This project is funded with grant and restricted funding for Olympic Boulevard Improvements that will add sidewalk along the north side of Olympic Boulevard between 26th Street and Stewart Street. The project will also include the upgrade of curbs, gutters and driveways. This project is already underway. This project received $2,456,000 in FY 2023-24. An additional $22,000 in grant funding has become available.

Project Justification
Currently, there is no contiguous sidewalk on the north side of Olympic Boulevard between 26th Street and Stewart Street. This area is heavily used by pedestrians because on the other side of Olympic Bl is the 26th/Bergamot E-Line train station. The meandering sidewalk will provide much-needed pedestrian access in the area. Currently, park patrons, preschool families must walk through the main vehicle entrance and exit to the park to get to all the park amenities and preschool.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund C2008400.689000 $22,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $22,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Olympic Boulevard Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0588
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project supports the monitoring, reporting, and remediation of groundwater contamination in accordance with the City’s Olympic Well Field Groundwater Management Plan. Project activities include groundwater sampling, laboratory and data analysis, updates to the groundwater model, and preparation of regulatory reports to ensure compliance with requirements established by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Project Justification
Monitoring, reporting, and remediation of groundwater contamination in the City’s Olympic Well Field are required under an order issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. In addition, groundwater modeling and contamination plume monitoring support the design and operation of the wellhead remediation facility, enabling the restoration of the well field to full production and reducing the City’s reliance on imported water by maximizing the use of local water supplies.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5005880.689410 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $735,000 $771,750 TOTAL $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $735,000 $771,750
Public Works
Olympic Well Field Management
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0529
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$3,752,000
Project Description
This project will stabilize the Palisades Bluffs and hillside adjacent to and above the California Incline to the northern City limits which are worn due to erosion and slides from weather related events. This project received previous allocations of $100,000 in FY 2012-13 and $300,000 in FY 2013-14.This project will utilize $1.3 million in Federal grant Transportation Equity Act (TEA21) funding.

Project Justification
Stabilization of Palisades Bluffs is necessary to maintain the structural integrity of Palisades Park and the surrounding areas, for the safety and health of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists traveling on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Stabilization of the bluffs will also ensure that the PCH will remain open during major storm events, avoiding closure of a major highway and North/South thoroughfare in the region due to mudslides and or displacement of earth along the Bluffs.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund (TEA21) C2005290.689000 $ - $1,301,000 $ - $ - $ - Local Return Fund (Measure M) C2705290.689110 $ - $325,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $1,626,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Palisades Bluffs Stabilization Phase III
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0881
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will address high priority improvements in parks, identified by the Park Condition Assessment, in order to ensure park assets remain clean, safe and open. Prioritized improvements could include those that provide the greatest community benefit such as sports court and field lighting, sport courts, field, and playground surfacing, and sports court and field fencing. Additional improvements could include addressing accessibility and wayfinding, structural upgrades, and furnishings.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to address deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure identified through the Parks and Recreation Vision Plan and the 2025 Park Condition Assessment, which established prioritized 5, 10, and 20 year improvement needs across the park system.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Special Revenue Fund C1008810.689000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Public Works
Park Improvement Program
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0812
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$300,000
Project Description
This project provides improvements to City parks located in CDBG-eligible low-moderate income census block groups and service areas. Potential improvements Include functional and aesthetic improvements to playground safety, energy efficiency, landscaping, safety lighting, public amenities and deferred maintenance eligible projects. This project will address high priority improvements in parks, identified by the Park Condition Assessment, in order to ensure park assets remain clean, safe and open. Prioritized improvements include those that provide the greatest community benefit such as sports court and field lighting, sport courts, field, and playground surfacing, and sports court and field fencing. Additional improvements include addressing accessibility and wayfinding, structural upgrades, and furnishings.

Project Justification
City parks require a variety of functional, aesthetic, and safety improvements which are currently unfunded or are scheduled for future years. Available entitlement funding affords an opportunity to begin work now, improving the experience of Santa Monicans in lowmoderate income communities and furthering Council’s prioritization for Achieving Safe Neighborhoods & Clean Streets.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 CDBG Fund C1908120.689000 $300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Park Improvements in CDBG Areas
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0936
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$2,000,000
Project Description
This project will add a traffic signal to control traffic exiting Lot 1N onto the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).

Project Justification
Caltrans and the City are exploring options for improving safety and mobility features for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and motorists. Adding the traffic signal will create a break in southbound traffic on PCH that will allow vehicles to exit Lot 1 N in the southbound direction.

This signal will provide access and safety improvements in support of greater activation of the Pier and Lot 1 N for major events.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109360.689000 $200,000 $ - $1,800,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $200,000 $ - $1,800,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
PCH/LOT 1 North Traffic Signal
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0462
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project is part of the City’s ongoing Permeable Alley Program, which retrofits existing public alleys with permeable infrastructure to improve stormwater management and reduce urban runoff. The project will implement improvements at alley locations identified as feasible through a completed feasibility study that evaluated site constraints and drainage conditions. Work will include replacing existing impervious pavement with permeable concrete and associated subsurface infiltration features to promote on-site stormwater infiltration.

Project Justification
This project advances the City’s long-term goals of improving water quality, reducing pollutant discharges to the storm drain system, and expanding green infrastructure in the public right-of-way. Allowing alley runoff to infiltrate into the soils helps reduce the volume of polluted urban runoff discharge into our receiving waters.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Clean Beaches Fund C1604620.689000 $ - $ - $100,000 $450,000 $450,000 TOTAL $ - $ - $100,000 $450,000 $450,000
Public Works
Permeable Surface Alley Repaving
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0527
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$46,026,508
Project Description
The Pier Bridge Replacement Project replaces the existing, outdated structure with a wider structure providing one vehicular traffic lane in each direction with wider shoulders and wider sidewalks with clearances required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Caltrans Highway Bridge Program provides funding for this project that qualifies for 100% reimbursement. Preliminary Planning funding was allocated in prior CIP budgets. Funding in the amount of $280K in Prop C local return funds are available and are designated for construction/construction engineering related to Pier Bridge Replacement project.

Project Justification
The Pier Bridge structural sufficiency rating is very low at 8 out of 100. The 84 year old Pier Bridge will be replaced with a wider structure providing one vehicular traffic lane in each direction with wider shoulders and wider sidewalks with clearances required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Local Return Fund C2705270.689130 $280,703 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $280,703 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Pier Bridge Replacement Project (Highway Bridge Program) 65 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0675
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The project will repair or replace deteriorated components of the pier deck and substructure, including timber decking, stringers, piles, pile caps, and bracing. The project will also continue the process of systematically upgrading the pier decking to provide increased vehicle loading capacity. The ongoing project consists of seven planned phases to be completed over the next 15-20 years.

Project Justification
The Santa Monica Pier is a historic landmark and vital economic resource. It is visited by millions of people every year, averaging between 30,000 and 60,000 visitors per day.

Maintaining and improving the structural integrity and emergency vehicle loading capacity of the pier is paramount to ensuring the safety of the public and the protection of this important historic and economic resource. The proposed improvements will increase the structural resilience of the pier, enhance public safety, and preserve the cultural and economic value of this iconic destination. The ongoing improvements and phasing priority are included in the 2026 Pier Capital Improvement Plan prepared by Moffatt & Nichol.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Pier Fund C5306750.689000 $ - $1,000,000 $ - $2,800,000 $ - TOTAL $ - $1,000,000 $ - $2,800,000 $ -
Public Works
Pier Capital Improvement Multi-Phase Project
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0615
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will replace the fire sprinkler system under the pier decking and will include new pipes, hangers, sprinkler heads, fire risers and an alarm system. The updated system will meet current standards, enhance fire suppression capacity and make the protection system fully functional and reliable. This project is completed in phases and ongoing budget needs are included in the budget plan.

Project Justification
The Santa Monica Pier is a tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors per year. A modernized fire suppression sprinkler system is essential to the safety of the public and preservation of the wooden Pier.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Pier Fund C5306150.689000 $5,200,000 $ - $4,100,000 $ - $4,600,000 TOTAL $5,200,000 $ - $4,100,000 $ - $4,600,000
Public Works
Pier Fire Sprinkler Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0674
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project will continue a current effort to replace Pier edge railing and upgrade the existing lighting to ensure the safety of Pier visitors. This is an ongoing and multi-year project that will address the work in phases.

Project Justification
The railing and light poles on the pier are subject to strong environmental challenges with salt air and humidity. Periodic replacement of railings and lighting are needed to ensure their integrity and maintain a safe environment on the Pier.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Pier Fund C5306740.689000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Pier Railing and Lighting Renewal Project
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0769
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$650,000
Project Description
This project will relocate the Public Landscape Division (PLD) to the City Yards to enable construction of the Memorial Park Expansion Project and support the first phase of park improvements. PLD, which maintains 28 parks, nearly 300 medians and public open spaces, and more than 35,000 trees citywide, requires a functional, centralized facility to continue efficient operations, including staff, equipment, storage, and contractor support.

Project Justification
The Public Landsape Division, which maintains 28 parks, nearly 300 medians and public open spaces, and more than 35,000 trees citywide, requires a functional, centralized facility to continue efficient operations, including staff, equipment, storage, and contractor support.

Relocation is necessary to maintain uninterrupted landscape and urban forestry services while advancing a major City priority project.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0107690.689000 $650,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $650,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Public Landscape Division Relocation
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0937
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$5,600,000
Project Description
This project will expand the City’s recycled water system through the construction of either a new recycled water pump station or a groundwater recharge well. The Water Resources Division is currently conducting feasibility analysis and coordinating with regulators to outline options to expand the City's recycled water end use. If approved, a pump station would be constructed to convey advanced treated recycled water to the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant for additional advanced treatment to enhance climate resiliency of the City's water supply. Alternatively, a new groundwater recharge well (SM-12i) could be developed to replenish the local groundwater supplies. Either option would increase the beneficial use of available purified water from the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP) and reduce the City’s reliance on imported water supplies.

Project Justification
As part of the City's overall goal to be water self-sufficient and reduce reliance on imported water supplies, the SWIP provides a drought resilient water supply that would be used to recharge local groundwater aquifers. The pump station or recharge well will be used to either treat advanced treated recycled water from SWIP for direct potable reuse or recharge the Olympic Well Field, the City's second largest groundwater aquifer. Either option would increase the beneficial use of available recycled water and reduce the City’s reliance on imported water supplies.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5009370.689000 $500,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $500,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000 $ - $ -
Public Works
Recycled Water System Expansion
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0938
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$500,000
Project Description
This project involves the installation of a groundwater monitoring well between Marina Del Rey and the Charnock groundwater wellfield to support the City’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The well will monitor for seawater intrusion in the area and enhance understanding of the hydrogeology of the Santa Monica Groundwater Subbasin.

Project Justification
The Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Santa Monica Groundwater Subbasin identified the area between Marina Del Rey and the Charnock Wellfield as a portion of the Subbasin that currently lacks monitoring wells and chloride data. The GSP recommended installing nested monitoring wells in this area to fill in this data gap and incorporating data from the monitoring wells into the water level and seawater intrusion monitoring networks for the Subbasin. The monitoring well installed as part of this project would serve as an important checkpoint for potential seawater intrusion into the City's groundwater supply and allow for improved management of groundwater resources in the Subbasin.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5009380.689000 $500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Santa Monica Groundwater Basin Monitoring Well
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0950
Target Completion Date
FY 2028-29
Total Project Budget
$875,000
Project Description
This project will design, construct, and evaluate quick build traffic safety improvements along the Michigan Avenue and Washington Avenue neighborhood greenways to support expansion of the City’s bicycle and active transportation network. Improvements will include traffic calming features such as diverters, chicanes, speed cushions, curb extensions, signage, and striping, along with community engagement, data collection, and project evaluation activities funded through a grant administered by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

Project Justification
This project advances implementation of the Neighborhood Greenway network identified in the Bike Action Plan and MANGo Plan by addressing ongoing traffic safety and congestion concerns while improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. The project responds to strong community demand for expanded greenway infrastructure and will improve access and safety along key neighborhood routes connecting schools, parks, and residential areas, including Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, St. Monica’s Catholic School, and Douglas Park.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grant Fund C2009500.689000 $ - $437,500 $437,500 $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $437,500 $437,500 $ - $ -
Public Works
Santa Monica Neighborhood Greenways Project
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0925
Target Completion Date
FY 2029-30
Total Project Budget
$1,072,798
Project Description
The Signal Improvements project will improve the safety of Neilson Way and the Intersection of Lincoln Blvd and Hill Street by replacing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) with a full pedestrian signal and updated curb ramps at the intersection of Lincoln Blvd and Hill Street creating a fully protected pedestrian crossing at this location; installing protected left turns on Neilson Way at Pico Blvd (East bound and North Bound) and Ocean Park Blvd (West Bound and South Bound) removing points of conflict between pedestrians and vehicles at these intersections; and installing Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) and retro-reflective backplate on all signal heads on Neilson Way from Pico Blvd to Ocean Park Blvd to improve pedestrian and signal visibility. This project is supported with the State's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds.

Project Justification
These intersections are priority Vision Zero and Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) intersections. Targeted speed management measures have recently been implemented, including the installation of speed feedback signs, pavement markings, including speed legends signal timing adjustments to “rest in red” mode at night, and the regular deployment of a mobile radar trailer for speed monitoring and enforcement are scheduled. These additional signal improvements will help with visibility and separating pedestrian/vehicle conflicts.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund (HSIP) C2009250.689261.91057 $ - $322,288 $ - $ - $ - Miscellaneous Grants Fund (HSIP) C2009250.689261.91058 $ - $750,510 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $1,072,798 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Signal Improvement Project - Neilson Way and Lincoln/Hill Street 73 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0940
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$100,000
Project Description
This project will fund stormwater management software that will support the City in documenting the implementation of its Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), ensuring continued compliance with the MS4 Regional Permit. Currently, stormwater data are housed across multiple locations, which is inefficient and limits effective management of stormwater assets. The stormwater software will provide a centralized platform for storing, managing, and accessing all stormwater program data that complies with the MS4 Regional Permit.

Project Justification
The City of Santa Monica is required to comply with the MS4 Regional Permit Order No. R4- 2021-0405. To meet these requirements, the City participates in both the Santa Monica Bay Jurisdiction 2 & 3 Watershed Management Group (WMG) and the Ballona Creek WMG, which developed Watershed Management Programs (WMPs) identifying projects to help achieve MS4 Regional Permit compliance. As part of the MS4 Regional Permit requirements, each WMG permittee must maintain a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) with Minimum Control Measures (MCMs). The proposed stormwater management software will support the City in documenting the implementation of its SWMP and each of the MCMs, ensuring continued compliance with the MS4 Regional Permit.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Clean Beaches Fund C1609400.689000 $50,000 $50,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Stormwater MS4 Asset Management Software
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0459
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Annual Street Lighting Modernization Program converts all remaining high-voltage series street lighting circuits and fixtures to modern 120-volt multiple circuits with energy efficient LED fixtures. All new streetlights fixtures are Dark Sky compliant. The Project is funded by Measure M local return funds.

Project Justification
Over the past ten years the City has converted approximately 70% of the existing older series circuits to modern 120v multiple circuits. This program will fund a continuation of that effort to complete conversion of the remaining series circuits to multiple circuits and fixtures which are safer, more reliable, require less costly maintenance, and necessary for the City to take advantage of modern energy‐efficient LED technology.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0104590.689000 $100,000 $2,750,000 $ - $6,350,000 $ - Local Return Fund (Measure M) C2704590.689110 $2,000,000 $875,000 $ - $3,175,000 $2,000,000 Local Return Fund (Measure R) C2704590.689120 $ - $1,000,000 $ - $3,175,000 $ - Local Return Fund (Prop C) C2704590.689130 $ - $400,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $2,100,000 $5,025,000 $ - $12,700,000 $2,000,000
Public Works
Streetlight Modernizations
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0941
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The project includes ongoing operation and maintenance of critical treatment components for the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP). Components include filtration membranes, ultraviolet disinfection systems, pumps, and water quality monitoring analyzers, to ensure consistent treatment performance and compliance with state and federal water quality regulations.

Project Justification
SWIP employs a multi-barrier treatment process to purify stormwater and wastewater for recycled water use and groundwater recharge, enhancing the City’s local water supply reliability and sustainability. Proper maintenance of these systems is essential to protecting public health, maximizing the beneficial reuse of alternative water sources, and reducing reliance on imported water supplies.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Wastewater Fund C5109410.689000 $500,000 $750,000 $750,000 $1,500,000 $750,000 TOTAL $500,000 $750,000 $750,000 $1,500,000 $750,000
Public Works
SWIP Maintenance
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0924
Target Completion Date
FY 2029-30
Total Project Budget
$1,145,160
Project Description
The Systemic Crosswalk Improvements project will install various pedestrian safety countermeasures at 11 intersections on Ocean Ave, Colorado Ave, and at 23rd Street and Hill Street. The Systemic Crosswalk Improvements project will install various pedestrian safety countermeasures at 11 intersections including curb extensions at four intersections, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at nine intersections, and upgraded signage and pavement markings at all 11 intersections. This project is supported with Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds.

Project Justification
In 2022, the City of Santa Monica completed its Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which builds on previous Vision Zero work by analyzing the most recently available crash data to prioritize safety improvements throughout the City. These intersections are priority Vision Zero and Local Roadway Safety Plan intersections.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Miscellaneous Grants Fund (HSIP) C2009240.689261.91059 $ - $1,145,160 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $1,145,160 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Systemic Crosswalk Improvement Project
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0942
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$1,800,000
Project Description
This project will repair Tongva Water Feature #1 along Ocean Avenue, which was rendered inoperable after flooding of the pump vault in January 2025 caused failure of key mechanical and electrical systems. The scope includes replacement of pumps, motors, control panels, ventilation, chemical and ozone systems, as well as installation of a new lighting control system and replacement of damaged bollards with pedestrian lighting throughout the park.

Project Justification
This project is necessary to restore Tongva Water Feature #1 to full operation following severe flood damage to its pump vault and electrical systems in January 2025, which left the feature inoperable. Completing these repairs will improve safety, reduce long term maintenance costs through more durable lighting systems, and support the City’s Realignment Plan goals of safe neighborhoods, clean streets, and downtown economic vitality.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109420.689000 $900,000 $900,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $900,000 $900,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Tongva Park Repairs and Improvements
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0762
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The City owns and operates four water storage reservoirs (Arcadia, San Vicente, Mt.

Olivette, and Riviera) to meet community water demand. The four reservoirs have a combined storage volume of approximately 40 million gallons. The oldest reservoir of the four has been in service for nearly 100 years. This project will fund necessary upgrades and improvements to each reservoir to maintain reliable drinking water service for the City and to comply with recent regulatory requirements from the State Division of Drinking Water.

Project Justification
Due to the age of the reservoirs, upgrades are required at each facility to comply with updated regulatory requirements, improve security, and enhance operational efficiency.

These improvements are essential to maintaining reliable service and ensuring the continued delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water to the community.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5007620.689000 $3,600,000 $4,000,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $3,600,000 $4,000,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Upgrades and Improvements for the City's Water Reservoirs 79 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0898
Target Completion Date
FY 2027-28
Total Project Budget
$692,000
Project Description
The Virginia Avenue Park (VAP) Playground Replacement Project includes replacing playground equipment, minimizing and containing sand, and installing shade covering to create an accessible playground experience.

Project Justification
The VAP Playground is in need of a renovation, specifically focused on equipment replacement, reducing sand, and providing shade. This project will provide clean and safe play for children of all abilities with a new playground at Virginia Avenue Park.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 CDBG Fund C1908980.689000 $500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Special Revenue Fund C1008980.689000 $ - $192,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $500,000 $192,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Virginia Avenue Playground Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL – Public Works
Project #
C0760
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project provides funding to advance the City’s Vision Zero efforts by improving responsiveness to street safety concerns identified by staff evaluation, community feedback, and crash patterns. This project will allow for quick build solutions and low-cost capital improvements in rapid response to fatal and severe-injury crashes and to address priority locations identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP identifies several dozen intersections with a high prevalence of crashes. Intersections and corridors that are not identified in the LRSP rise in significance from time to time based on emergent incidents, such as recently at Broadway and 19th Street.

Project Justification
This project would address the three Es of traffic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, and Education to advance the City’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating fatal and severe injury crashes in Santa Monica. This project bundles both increased tactical and grant-funded permanent infrastructure installations, traffic signal modifications, automated bike lane enforcement technology, improved emergency response times, and increased outreach and engagement, with the staffing necessary to manage and implement the work. To enhance public safety, create safe routes to school, to protect children, lower the risk of fatal traffic accidents, and maintain other essential city services.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0107600.689000 $ - $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 TOTAL $ - $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Public Works
Vision Zero and Safe Streets
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0485
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project funds the annual repair and replacement of water mains by City Staff which includes street, asphalt and pavement repair, labor, and materials from the Water and Street Maintenance Divisions.

Project Justification
This project allows the City to respond to emergency events to minimize property damage and water loss from water main breaks and assists in keeping the City on the 100-year water main replacement cycle recommended by the American Water Works Association.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Water Fund C5004850.689000 $322,841 $338,983 $355,933 $373,729 $392,416 TOTAL $322,841 $338,983 $355,933 $373,729 $392,416
Public Works
Water Main Improvements -City Forces
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0887
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
This project includes multiple maintenance and improvement efforts throughout the Cemetery and Mausoleum to preserve the facilities, grounds, and overall visitor experience.

Planned work includes tree trimming, construction of a new columbarium niche wall, signage improvements, restoration of historical artwork, office enhancements, and repairs to the mortuary preparation and holding areas.

Project Justification
The Cemetery and Mausoleum require multiple maintenance and improvement efforts to preserve the facilities, grounds, and long-term financial stability of the operation. These projects enhance safety, support ongoing operations, maintain the dignity of the memorial grounds, and create long-term operational and revenue-generating value.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Cemetery Fund C5908871.689000 $250,000 $250,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Woodlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Maintenance Projects
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0943
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$305,000
Project Description
This project will upgrade the electrical components of the Cemetery’s mausoleum. This includes comprehensive rewiring, modernization of the receptacle infrastructure, replacement of the obsolete lighting control system, and specific repairs to alcove lighting.

This upgrade will bring the Mausoleum's electrical infrastructure up to modern standards, drastically improving safety, operational efficiency, and the quality of interior illumination.

Project Justification
The comprehensive electrical upgrade is a proactive measure to shift the infrastructure from a state of risk and deterioration to a state of safety, efficiency, and compliance, ensuring the Mausoleum can function reliably and respectfully for years to come. Proper illumination is vital for presenting the architectural details and any memorial plaques or artifacts held within the alcoves, fulfilling the preservation goals of the Mausoleum.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Cemetery Fund C5909430.689000 $305,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $305,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Woodlawn Cemetery - Mausoleum Electrical Upgrade
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0944
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$600,000
Project Description
The project will implement a necessary upgrade to the Cemetery’s existing irrigation system and convert it to utilize reclaimed water.

Project Justification
The project will generate both immediate and long-term cost savings, as the current tiered potable water rate is approximately 58% higher than the recycled water rate. In addition, the irrigation system upgrades will reduce overall water consumption, further increasing cost savings achieved through the lower water rate. Together, these improvements maximize both the fiscal benefits and the environmental advantages associated with reduced water use.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Cemetery Fund C5909440.689000 $200,000 $200,000 $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $200,000 $400,000 $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Woodlawn Cemetery - Recycled Water Conversion and Irrigation System Upgrade 85 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Public Works
Project #
C0945
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$792,000
Project Description
This project includes structural repairs to the southside entrance of the Woodlawn Cemetery mausoleum, along with exterior painting, to preserve the facility’s safety, appearance, and long-term structural integrity. The entrance repairs will address existing deterioration, improve safe access, and help prevent further damage to the structure. The exterior painting will protect the mausoleum from weathering and moisture intrusion while enhancing and restoring its dignified appearance.

Project Justification
The repair of the southside entrance and exterior painting of the mausoleum are essential preventative maintenance measures that protect the facility from more costly future structural rehabilitation. These improvements preserve the dignity, safety, and appearance of the Woodlawn Cemetery’s mausoleum, ensuring a respectful environment for families and visitors.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Cemetery Fund C5909450.689000 $792,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $792,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Public Works
Woodlawn Cemetery - South Side Mausoleum Repair and Painting 86 7.A.b
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Recreation and Art
The Recreation and Arts Department focuses on efforts and initiatives that serve communities through its social, cultural, and recreational programming. Initiatives including future management and programming at the Miles Memorial Playhouse and Camera Obscura cultural facilities, reframing City Hall murals, promoting economic recovery through art activations and events, leveraging the Beach House as a tourist destination and a key element of Santa Monica’s beachfront brand, addressing the conflicts between demand for recreational amenities and capacity, managing recreational spaces and programs, and permitting community events and art installations.
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Project #
C0927
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$268,600
Project Description
This project will separate the shared sewer line serving the Annenberg Community Beach House and the Beach Cafe to improve system reliability and protect public health and safety.

The existing pump system is frequently overwhelmed by grease from the café and debris from the public restroom, resulting in operational strain and increased risk of failure.

Completing this separation prior to the 2028 Olympics is essential to eliminate the risk of a catastrophic sewage event while the Beach House is used as an Olympic Hospitality House.

Project Justification
The sewer pump system is critical to the safe operation of the property, as failure can result in sewage backups that may impact the pool system and create significant public health and safety risks. Ongoing pump failures under current conditions affect the entire facility and could force a full shutdown of operations.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Beach Fund C1109270.689000 $268,600 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $268,600 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Recreation and Art
ACBH and Beach Cafe Sewer Line Separation
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Project #
C0841
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The Annenberg Community Beach House (ACBH) Facilities Maintenance project will fund the rehabilitation, repairs, infrastructure maintenance of buildings, equipment, and other structures at the Beach House for the short-term and long-term integrity of the site. Projects in FY 2026-28 include exterior painting of the Guest House, interior painting of Guest House and Event House rooms as needed, pool locker and storage area upgrade, historic chandelier maintenance/cleaning. Future year allocations are based on Faithful+Gould's Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA).

Project Justification
As the ACBH prepares to serve as a cultural hub for the 2028 Olympic Games, maintaining and upgrading facility infrastructure is essential. Painting the exterior and interior of the Guest House and the interior of the Event House is needed to ensure the property is event ready for Olympic activation. The pool deck lockers and storage areas are in poor condition and require replacement or renovation to better serve patrons, and the historic Tiffany chandelier in the Guest House requires annual maintenance to preserve its condition and functionality.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 Beach Fund C1108410.689000 $950,000 $ - $950,000 $ - $ - TOTAL $950,000 $ - $950,000 $ - $ -
Recreation and Art
ACBH Facilities Maintenance
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Project #
C0770
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$2,165,000
Project Description
This project will remove the artificial turf at Airport Park, which has reached the end of its useful life and is showing significant deterioration, including loose infill and surface breakdown. Full replacement is necessary to maintain safe playing conditions, ensure program continuity, and prevent extended field closures. Per Council direction, a study will be conducted to evaluate the feasibility of replacement with natural grass or turf.

Project Justification
The Airport Park field turf has reached the end of its useful life and must be replaced to maintain safe, high-quality playing conditions. The Parks and Recreation Vision Plan identifies the surfacing as end-of-life, and failure to replace it would result in field closure, eliminating a major hub for youth and adult programs, rentals, and community use. Given that the field represents roughly 50% of the City’s rectangular field capacity and the City already faces a documented field shortage, replacement is critical to maintaining access, program continuity, and revenue generation.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0107700.689000 $2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $2,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Recreation and Art
Airport Park Sports Field Replacement
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Project #
C0928
Target Completion Date
FY 2026-27
Total Project Budget
$3,000,000
Project Description
This project will implement a new design for the renovation of the Camera Obscura Building (1450 Ocean Ave) in preparation for LA28 Olympic programming. The improvements will modernize the Camera Obscura Art Lab with upgraded landscaping, an outdoor deck, expanded art studio space, and retail components to support community use, safety goals, and economic activation along Ocean Avenue.

Project Justification
This project implements the visioning developed through the FY 2025–26 Reimagining Camera Obscura process to guide the renovation of the Camera Obscura Building and its surrounding spaces. The concept focuses on converting approximately 5,000 square feet into a flexible event venue that supports potential 2028 Olympic use while emphasizing arts, hospitality, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. The renovation will enhance indoor and outdoor amenities, including improved landscaping, entry experience, and potential deck spaces, while respecting existing site conditions and ensuring long-term post-Olympic community use.

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0109280.689000 $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Recreation and Art
Camera Obscura Redesign Implementation
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PROJECT DETAIL - Recreation and Art
Project #
C0453
Target Completion Date
Ongoing
Total Project Budget
Ongoing
Project Description
The City of Santa Monica adopted Resolution #7231 (CCS) which established the City’s Percent for Art program whereby one percent of the project budget for eligible capital projects is dedicated to providing funding for various forms of public art.

Project Justification
This funding is required per resolution #7231 (CCS).

Fund Account FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 General Fund C0104530.689000 $68,500 $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL $68,500 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Recreation and Art
Percent for Arts
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SUMMARY BY CATEGORY
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0927 C1109270 689000 ACBH AND BEACH CAFE SEWER LINE $268,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0841 C1108410 689000 ACBH FACILITIES MAINTENANCE $950,000 $0 $950,000 $0 $0 C0871 C1008710 689000 BEACH AND PIER VISION PLAN PIF $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0929 C0109290 689000 DOWNTOWN MAINT SERVICE ENHANCE $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $0 $0 $0 C0931 C0109310 689000 MAJOR EVENT INFRASTRUCTURE $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0C0529 C2705290 689110 PALISADESBLUFFPROJECT - Measure M $0 $325,000 $0 $0 $0 C0529 C2005290 689000 PALISADESBLUFFPROJECT-TEA21 $0 $1,301,000 $0 $0 $0 C0527 C2705270 689130 PIER BRIDGE REPL PROJECT-C $280,703 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0675 C5306750 689000 PIERDECKUPGRADE $0 $1,000,000 $0 $2,800,000 $0 C0674 C5306740 689000 PIERRAILINGANDLIGHTPOLERE $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $0 $0 C0615 C5306150 689000 REPLACEPIERFIRESPRINKLERSY $5,200,000 $0 $4,100,000 $0 $4,600,000 $11,619,303 $6,926,000 $5,550,000 $2,800,000 $4,600,000 C0926 C5009260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $6,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0926 C5409260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $285,978 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0926 C6009260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $52,866 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0740 C6007400 689000 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UPGRAD $640,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0469 C5704690 689000 AIRPORT BLDG/FACILITY REFURB $7,208,356 $5,225,000 $0 $0 $0 C0483 C6004830 689000 BBB FACILITY UPGRADES AND RENO $469,000 $388,709 $0 $0 $0 C0479 C6004790 689000 BBB SERVICE VEHICLES $0 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 C0482 C6004820 689000 BBB SHOP EQUIPMENT $0 $145,000 $0 $0 $0 C0458 C0104580 689000 CITYWIDE FACILITIES MAINT PROG $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 C0933 C1809330 689000 FLEET EV CHARGING IMPLEM FUND $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0933 C5409330 689000 FLEET EV CHARGING IMPLEM FUND $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0944 C5909440 689000 IRRIGATIONUPGRADE-RECLAIMEDWAT $200,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 C0947 C0109470 689000 MAIN LIBRARY CAFÉ REACTIVATION $275,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0789 C0107890 689000 MAIN LIBRARY FACILITY IMPROVEM $475,000 $2,600,000 $0 $0 $0 C0887 C5908871 689000 MAUSOLEUM AND CEMETERY MAINT P $250,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 C0943 C5909430 689000 MAUSOLEUM ELECTRICAL UPGRADE $305,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0945 C5909450 689000 MAUSOLEUM REPAIR AND PAINTING $792,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0935 C0109350 689000 PARKING STRUCTURE 5 REPAIRS $710,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0453 C0104530 689000 Percent for Art $68,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0459 C0104590 689000 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $100,000 $2,750,000 $0 $6,350,000 $0 C0459 C2704590 689110 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $2,000,000 $875,000 $0 $3,175,000 $0C0459 C2704590 689120 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $0 $1,000,000 $3,175,000 C0459 C2704590 689130 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $0 $400,000 $0 $0 $0 C0922 C0109220 689000 WORKSPACE OPTIMIZATION $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Downtown & Beach ProjectInfrastructure Project

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SUMMARY BY CATEGORY
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0476 C6004760 689000 YARD IMPROVEMENTS $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $21,688,300 $18,003,709 $4,000,000 $16,700,000 $4,000,000 C0770 C0107700 689000 AIRPORT PARK SPORTS FIELDS $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0928 C0109280 689000 CAMERA OBSCURA REDESIGN IMPL $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 BP C2008450 689000 MEMORIAL PARK $0 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,305,000 $0 C0845 C5208450 689000.90371 MEMORIAL PARK $900,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0845 C5208450 689530.90371 MEMORIAL PARK $10,850,000 $0 $0 $0 $0BP C0107060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $0 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $0 $0 C0706 C1007060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $0 $1,600,000 $1,900,000 $0 $0 BP C2007060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $0 $17,250,000 $7,000,000 $0 $0 C0881 C1008810 689000 PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 C0812 C1908120 689000 PARK IMPROVEMENTS $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0769 C0107690 689000 PUBLIC LANDSCAPE RELOCATION $650,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0942 C0109420 689000 TONGVA PARK REPAIRS AND IMPROV $900,000 $900,000 $0 $0 $0 C0898 C1908980 689000 VAP PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT-CDBG $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0898 C1008980 689000 VAP PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT-PIF $0 $192,000 $0 $0 $0 $19,600,000 $26,942,000 $15,900,000 $2,805,000 $500,000 BP MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT $0 $650,000 $0 $0 $0
BP MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT $0 $0 $1,600,000 $0 $0C0946 C2009460 689000 14TH STREET BIKE AND PED IMPRV $200,000 $1,700,595 $10,621,177 BP 4th Street Transit Priority $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 BP Annenberg Community Beach House Bus Stops $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 C0460 C5004600 689000 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 C0460 C5104600 689000 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 C0460 C2704600 689110 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Measure M $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 C0460 C2704600 689120 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Measure R $300,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 C0460 C2704600 689130 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Prop C $1,400,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 C0460 C2604600 689610.98949 Annual Pavings FY26-27 RMRA STREET REPAIR $2,617,159 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 C0932 C0109320 689000 AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0911 C6009110 689000 AUTOMATEDBUSLANE&BUSSTOPENFORC $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $0 $0 C0491 C6004910 689000 BBB SAFETY AND SECURITY - PROP $0 $2,285,000 $0 $0 $0 C0477 C6004770 689000 BBB TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT $1,812,605 $1,535,216 $991,192 $991,424 $560,828 C0475 C6004750 689000 BUS COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROG $12,062,090 $8,238,852 $7,562,795 $7,741,696 $7,925,704 C0747 C6007470 689000 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TECHNOLOGY $480,736 $518,385 $0 $0 $0 Parks ProjectTransportation Projects

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SUMMARY BY CATEGORY
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0868 C6008680 689000 FLEET ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM $138,035 $145,626 $153,635 $162,086 $0 C0877 C2008770 689000 LINC $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0C0877 C2608770 689000 LINC $65,000 C0934 C1009340 689000 MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT-TIF $330,000 $1,120,000 $0 $0 $0C0840 C2008400 689000 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS $22,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0936 C0109360 689000 PCH/LOT 1 NORTH TRAFFIC SIGNAL $200,000 $0 $1,800,000 $0 $0 C0462 C1604620 689000 PERMEABLE SURFACE ALLEYS $0 $0 $100,000 $450,000 $450,000 BP Santa Monica Neighborhood Greenways Project $0 $437,500 $437,500 C0680 C6006800 689000 SCHEDULINGANDOPERATIONSMANA $2,872,717 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 C0925 C2009250 689261.91057 Signal Improvements 91057 $322,288 $0 $0 C0925 C2009250 689261.91058 Signal Improvements 91058 $750,510 C0939 C0109390 689000 SMART CURBSIDE MGMT SOLUTION $620,000 $530,000 $530,000 $0 $0 C0924 C2009240 689261.91059 Systemic Crosswalk Imp $1,145,160 $0 $0 C0760 C0107600 689000 Vision Zero and Safe Street Initiatives $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $26,070,342 $26,709,132 $31,746,299 $16,845,206 $16,436,532 C0904 C5009040 689000 ARCADIA OPS BUILDING REPLACEME $1,000,000 $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $0 C0694 C5006940 689000 ARCADIA WATER PLANT MEMBRANE R $1,500,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 C485 C5004850 689000 CITY FORCES-WATER MAIN REPL PR $322,841 $338,983 $355,933 $373,729 $392,416 C0805 C5008050 689000 GREEN SAND MEDIA REPLACEMENT $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 C0905 C5009050 689000 GROUNDWATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 C0457 C5104570 689000 HYPERION CAPITAL PAYMENT $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 C0488 C5104880 689000 MOSS AVE PUMP STATION IMPROVEM $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 C0487 C5004870 689000 NON-POTABLE WATER MAIN EXPANSI $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,625,000 C0588 C5005880 689410 OLYMPIC SUB-BASIN

REMEDIATION/GILLETTE/BOEING
$700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $735,000 $771,750
C0937 C5009370 689000 RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM EXPANSIO $500,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000 $0 $0 C0762 C5007620 689000 RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS $3,600,000 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $0 C0938 C5009380 689000 SMGROUNDWATERBASINMONITORWELL $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0C0940 C1609400 689000 STORMWATERMS4ASSETMGMTSOFTWARE $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0C0499 C1604990 689000 SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $0 $300,000 $300,000 $0 $0 BP C5204990 689000 SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $0 $800,000 $800,000 $0 $0 C0941 C5109410 689000 SWIP MAINTENANCE $500,000 $750,000 $750,000 $1,500,000 $750,000 C0486 C5104860 689000 WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 C0484 C5004840 689000 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $8,800,000 $9,240,000 $9,702,000 $14,587,100 $15,316,455 $30,852,085 $38,007,623 $35,536,573 $33,915,901 $28,486,697 TOTAL CIP BUDGET ALL CATEGORIES $109,830,030 $116,588,464 $92,732,872 $73,066,107 $54,023,229 Water Projects

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SUMMARY BY FUND
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0770 C0107700 689000 AIRPORT PARK SPORTS FIELDS $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0932 C0109320 689000 AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0928 C0109280 689000 CAMERA OBSCURA REDESIGN IMPL $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0458 C0104580 689000 CITYWIDE FACILITIES MAINT PROG $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 C0929 C0109290 689000 DOWNTOWN MAINT SERVICE ENHANCE $2,200,000 $1,800,000 $0 $0 $0 C0947 C0109470 689000 MAIN LIBRARY CAFÉ REACTIVATION $275,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0789 C0107890 689000 MAIN LIBRARY FACILITY IMPROVEM $475,000 $2,600,000 $0 $0 $0 C0931 C0109310 689000 MAJOR EVENT INFRASTRUCTURE $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 BP C0107060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $0 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $0 $0 C0935 C0109350 689000 PARKING STRUCTURE 5 REPAIRS $710,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0936 C0109360 689000 PCH/LOT 1 NORTH TRAFFIC SIGNAL $200,000 $0 $1,800,000 $0 $0 C0453 C0104530 689000 Percent for Art $68,500 C0769 C0107690 689000 PUBLIC LANDSCAPE RELOCATION $650,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0939 C0109390 689000 SMART CURBSIDE MGMT SOLUTION $620,000 $530,000 $530,000 $0 $0C0459 C0104590 689000 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $100,000 $2,750,000 $0 $6,350,000 $0C0942 C0109420 689000 TONGVA PARK REPAIRS AND IMPROV $900,000 $900,000 $0 $0 $0 C0760 C0107600 689000 Vision Zero and Safe Street Initiatives $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 C0922 C0109220 689000 WORKSPACE OPTIMIZATION $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,898,500 $17,580,000 $10,830,000 $11,350,000 $5,000,000 BP MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT $0 $650,000 $0 $0 $0
C0871 C1008710 689000 BEACH AND PIER VISION PLAN PIF $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0706 C1007060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $1,600,000 $1,900,000 C0934 C1009340 689000 MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT-TIF $330,000 $1,120,000 $0 $0 $0 C0881 C1008810 689000 PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 C0898 C1008980 689000 VAP PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT-PIF $0 $192,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,050,000 $4,062,000 $2,400,000 $500,000 $500,000
C0927 C1109270 689000 ACBH AND BEACH CAFE SEWER LINE $268,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0841 C1108410 689000 ACBH FACILITIES MAINTENANCE $950,000 $0 $950,000 $0 $0 $1,218,600 $0 $950,000 $0 $0
General Fund (01)Special Revenue Fund (10)Beach Recreation (11)

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SUMMARY BY FUND
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0462 C1604620 689000 PERMEABLE SURFACE ALLEYS $0 $0 $100,000 $450,000 $450,000 C0940 C1609400 689000 STORMWATERMS4ASSETMGMTSOFTWARE $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0C0499 C1604990 689000 SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $300,000 $300,000 $50,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $450,000
C0933 C1809330 689000 FLEET EV CHARGING IMPLEM FUND $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
C0812 C1908120 689000 PARK IMPROVEMENTS $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0C0898 C1908980 689000 VAP PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT-CDBG $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
C0946 C2009460 689000 14TH STREET BIKE AND PED IMPRV $200,000 $1,700,595 $10,621,177 C0877 C2008770 689000 LINC $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
BP C2008450 689000 MEMORIAL PARK $0 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,305,000 $0 BP C2007060 689000 MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION $0 $17,250,000 $7,000,000 $0 $0 C0840 C2008400 689000 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS $22,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0529 C2005290 689000 PALISADESBLUFFPROJECT-TEA21 $0 $1,301,000 $0 $0 $0BP Santa Monica Neighborhood Greenways Project $0 $437,500 $437,500 C0925 C2009250 689261.91057 Signal Improvements 91057 $322,288 $0 $0 C0925 C2009250 689261.91058 Signal Improvements 91058 $750,510 C0924 C2009240 689261.91059 Systemic Crosswalk Imp $1,145,160 $0 $0 $722,000 $25,907,053 $21,058,677 $2,305,000 $0
BP MICHIGANAV-BERGAMOTCONNECT $0 $0 $1,600,000 $0 $0
C0460 C2604600 689610.98949 Annual Pavings FY26-27 RMRA STREET REPAIR $2,617,159 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 C0877 C2608770 689000 LINC $65,000
$2,682,159 $1,500,000 $4,100,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
BP Annenberg Community Beach House Bus Stops $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 C0460 C2704600 689110 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Measure M
$800,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
C0460 C2704600 689120 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Measure R
$300,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
CDBG (19)Miscellaneous Grants (20)Gas Tax (26)Local Return (27)Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax - Measure V (16)SC AQMD (18)

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SUMMARY BY FUND
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0460 C2704600 689130 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP - Prop C $1,400,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 C0529 C2705290 689110 PALISADESBLUFFPROJECT - Measure M $0 $325,000 $0 $0 $0 C0527 C2705270 689130 PIER BRIDGE REPL PROJECT-C $280,703 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0459 C2704590 689110 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $2,000,000 $875,000 $0 $3,175,000 $0 C0459 C2704590 689120 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $1,000,000 $3,175,000 C0459 C2704590 689130 STREETLIGHT MODERNIZATION $400,000 $4,780,703 $6,400,000 $3,500,000 $9,850,000 $3,500,000
C0926 C5009260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $6,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0460 C5004600 689000 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 C0904 C5009040 689000 ARCADIA OPS BUILDING REPLACEME $1,000,000 $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $0 C0694 C5006940 689000 ARCADIA WATER PLANT MEMBRANE R $1,500,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 C485 C5004850 689000 CITY FORCES-WATER MAIN REPL PR $322,841 $338,983 $355,933 $373,729 $392,416 C0805 C5008050 689000 GREEN SAND MEDIA REPLACEMENT $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 C0905 C5009050 689000 GROUNDWATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 C0487 C5004870 689000 NON-POTABLE WATER MAIN EXPANSI $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,625,000 C0588 C5005880 689410 OLYMPIC SUB-BASIN

REMEDIATION/GILLETTE/BOEING
$700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $735,000 $771,750
C0937 C5009370 689000 RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM EXPANSIO $500,000 $2,500,000 $2,600,000 $0 $0 C0762 C5007620 689000 RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS $3,600,000 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $0C0938 C5009380 689000 SMGROUNDWATERBASINMONITORWELL $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0C0484 C5004840 689000 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $8,800,000 $9,240,000 $9,702,000 $14,587,100 $15,316,455 $20,179,441 $26,528,983 $25,107,933 $24,445,829 $19,355,621 C0460 C5104600 689000 ANNUAL PAVING AND SIDEWALK REP $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 C0457 C5104570 689000 HYPERION CAPITAL PAYMENT $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 C0488 C5104880 689000 MOSS AVE PUMP STATION IMPROVEM $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 C0941 C5109410 689000 SWIP MAINTENANCE $500,000 $750,000 $750,000 $1,500,000 $750,000 C0486 C5104860 689000 WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $3,689,622 $3,914,320 $3,914,320 $4,110,036 $4,315,538 $11,129,244 $10,828,640 $9,828,640 $9,970,072 $9,631,076 C0845 C5208450 689000.90371 MEMORIAL PARK $900,000 0 $0 $0 $0 C0845 C5208450 689530.90371 MEMORIAL PARK $10,850,000
BP C5204990 689000 SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $0 $800,000 $800,000 $0 $0 $11,750,000 $800,000 $800,000 $0 $0
Water (50)Wastewater (51)
Stormwater (52)

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SUMMARY BY FUND
CIP Project Number
Account Number
Object Project Title per Tyler Budget FY2026-
27 BudgetFY27-28
Budget Plan FY2028-29
Budget Plan FY2029-30
Budget Plan FY2030-31
C0675 C5306750 689000 PIERDECKUPGRADE $0 $1,000,000 $0 $2,800,000 $0C0674 C5306740 689000 PIERRAILINGANDLIGHTPOLERE $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $0 $0C0615 C5306150 689000 REPLACEPIERFIRESPRINKLERSY $5,200,000 $0 $4,100,000 $0 $4,600,000 $6,700,000 $2,500,000 $4,600,000 $2,800,000 $4,600,000
C0926 C5409260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $285,978 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0933 C5409330 689000 FLEET EV CHARGING IMPLEM FUND $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $585,978 $0 $0 $0 $0
C0469 C5704690 689000 AIRPORT BLDG/FACILITY REFURB $7,208,356 $5,225,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,208,356 $5,225,000 $0 $0 $0
C0944 C5909440 689000 IRRIGATIONUPGRADE-RECLAIMEDWAT $200,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0C0887 C5908871 689000 MAUSOLEUM AND CEMETERY MAINT P $250,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 C0943 C5909430 689000 MAUSOLEUM ELECTRICAL UPGRADE $305,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0945 C5909450 689000 MAUSOLEUM REPAIR AND PAINTING $792,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,547,000 $450,000 $0 $0 $0
C0926 C6009260 689000 311 UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION $52,866 $0 $0 $0 $0 BP 4th Street Transit Priority $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0
C0740 C6007400 689000 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UPGRAD $640,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 C0911 C6009110 689000 AUTOMATEDBUSLANE&BUSSTOPENFORC $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $0 $0C0483 C6004830 689000 BBB FACILITY UPGRADES AND RENO $469,000 $388,709 $0 $0 $0 C0491 C6004910 689000 BBB SAFETY AND SECURITY - PROP $0 $2,285,000 $0 $0 $0 C0479 C6004790 689000 BBB SERVICE VEHICLES $0 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 C0482 C6004820 689000 BBB SHOP EQUIPMENT $0 $145,000 $0 $0 $0C0477 C6004770 689000 BBB TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT $1,812,605 $1,535,216 $991,192 $991,424 $560,828 C0475 C6004750 689000 BUS COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROG $12,062,090 $8,238,852 $7,562,795 $7,741,696 $7,925,704 C0747 C6007470 689000 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TECHNOLOGY $480,736 $518,385 $0 $0 $0 C0868 C6008680 689000 FLEET ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM $138,035 $145,626 $153,635 $162,086 $0 C0680 C6006800 689000 SCHEDULINGANDOPERATIONSMANA $2,872,717 $80,000 $0 $0 $0C0476 C6004760 689000 YARD IMPROVEMENTS $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $19,028,049 $14,456,788 $9,157,622 $8,895,206 $8,486,532 TOTAL CIP Budget ALL Funds $109,830,030 $116,588,464 $92,732,872 $73,066,107 $54,023,229 Big Blue Bus (60)Pier (53)Resource Recovery & Recycling (54)Airport (57)Cemetery (59)

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ATTACHMENT C

FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE FUND DEPT FTE POSITION TITLE 01 CMO 1.0 Press Secretary - at will 1 Add 1.0
01 CMO 1.0 Multimedia Services Manager - at will 1 Add 1.0 01 HHS 1.0 Senior Human Services Analyst Add 1.0
01 HHS 1.0 Human Services Administrator 1 Add 1.0
01 HR 1.0 Assistant Director - Human Resources
1 Add 1.0
01 HR 1.0 Senior Human Resources Analyst Add 1.0
01 PW 1.0 Transportation Planning Associate Add 1.0
01 Library 1.0 Library Literacy Program Assistant 2 End of LimitedTerm (1.0) 01 (10) HHS 1.0 Affordable Housing Development
Administrator (Housing Trust Funded ) Add 1.0
50 PW 1.0 SCADA Supervisor 01 ISD 1.0 SCADA Supervisor 3 Location Change - 01 CMO 1.0 Assistant to the City Manager 01 CMO 1.0 Chief of Staff 4 Add/Delete - 01 Finance 1.0 Principal Administrative Analyst 01 Finance 1.0 Finance Administrator 1, 4 Add/Delete - REASON

NET FTE
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01 Finance 1.0 Financial Operations Manager 01 Finance 1.0 Assistant Director - Finance 1, 4 Add/Delete - 01 Finance 1.0 Business & Revenue Operations
Manager 01 Finance 1.0 Deputy Director - Finance 1, 4 Add/Delete - 01 Finance 1.0 Revenue Operations Administrator 01 Finance 1.0 Finance Administrator 1, 4 Add/Delete - 01 Finance 1.0 Procurement Manager 01 Finance 1.0 Source-to-Pay Administrator 1, 4 Add/Delete - 01 Fire 1.0 Fire Captain-Prevention 01 Fire 1.0 Fire Captain-Suppression 3 Add/Delete - 01 PW 1.0 Principal Civil Engineer 01 PW 1.0 Deputy City Engineer 4 Add/Delete - 01 PW 1.0 Civil Engineer 01 PW 1.0 Civil Engineering Associate 4 Add/Delete - 01 PW 1.0 Transportation Planning Technician 01 PW 1.0 Transportation Planning Assistant 4 Reclass - 12 HHS 1.0 Policy and Performance Analyst 12 HHS 1.0 Senior Housing Specialist 4 Add/Delete - 53 PW 1.0 Maintenance Assistant 53 PW 1.0 Pier Maintenance Worker 4 Add/Delete - 54 PW 2.0 Bin Truck Driver 54 PW 2.0 RRR Equipment Operator 4 Add/Delete - 54 PW 1.0 Maintenance Worker 54 PW 1.0 Equipment Operator I 4 Add/Delete - May 26, 2026 Page 2 of 3

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NET FTE
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DELETE ADD
75 Finance 1.0 Risk Manager 75 Finance 1.0 Deputy Director - Finance 1, 4 Add/Delete - 75 Finance 2.0 Senior Risk Management Analyst 75 Finance 2.0 Principal Risk Management Analyst 4 Add/Delete - 75 Finance 2.0 Risk Management Technician 75 Finance 2.0 Risk Management Specialist 1,4 Add/Delete - 75 Finance 1.0 Workers' Compensation Claims
Examiner 75 Finance 1.0 Staff Assistant III 4 Add/Delete - PERMANENT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) POSITIONS TOTAL (rounded to the nearest tenth) 7.00 FTE 1 Subject to Personnel Board approval.
2 Limited-term expiring June 30, 2026.
3 No impact to the General Fund.
4 Cost of the position change will be partially offset by the reallocation of budgeted funds within department budget.

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• Cities may charge fees to recover the costs of services that primarily benefit individual community members, which helps preserve tax dollars for general public services that benefit the entire community.
• City policy continues to prioritize full cost recovery for services that primarily benefit individual users. Consistent with past practice, the City maintains targeted exceptions where reduced cost recovery is appropriate due to community benefit, equity priorities, or legal limitations—including in Human Services, Community Recreation, and Animal Control. In these cases, the General Fund subsidy covers the difference between the updated cost of service and the fee charged, ensuring continued access while maintaining transparency in cost-recovery practices.
• The FY 2026 User Fee Study (completed May 2026) updates the full cost of providing fee-supported services using FY 2025-26 budgeted salaries, benefits, overhead, staff time estimates, and updated activity volumes across all participating departments.
• The study reflects changes in service delivery, staffing structure, and operational demands following the City’s organizational Realignment Plan approved on October 24, 2025. These factors required updated cost models, all which informed the recommended fee adjustments.
• Per Council direction, Santa Monica conducts a comprehensive citywide User Fee / Cost of Service Study at least once every five years to ensure ongoing cost alignment for services that benefit individuals. In interim years, administrative CPI or estimated total cost of compensation adjustments are applied. The previous citywide fee study was completed, and the recommended revisions were implemented in 2021. Administrative adjustments have been applied annually to maintain alignment with the costs to provide the services. • The 2026 Study analyzed fees across the General, Beach, Water, Wastewater, Resource Recovery & Recycling, and Airport funds, covering approximately 800 individual fees across multiple city operations.
• The study identified $32.8 million in annual fee-supported service costs. Under current fee levels, the City recovers $19.5 million (60%) of its costs. If recommended fees are adopted, cost recovery is projected to increase by $2.1 Attachment D 1

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million ($1.5 million in the General Fund), raising overall cost recovery to 66%.

Annual revenue increases reflect updated costs, current staffing levels and related operational factors. Estimated volumes were derived from the latest full year of activity. All recommendations comply with Proposition 26, which requires that fees do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing services. • Recommended updates include:
o Fee increases — where updated cost of service analysis shows current charges fall below the recalculated cost of delivering the service under the City’s current service delivery model.
o Fee reductions — where charges exceed the updated cost of service, consistent with California user fee law and cost recovery limits. o New fees — for services that are currently provided without cost recovery but now have defined measurable costs under the updated model.
o Fee removals — eliminating fees tied to services that are no longer provided, or that are redundant with other fee categories based on the modernized service structure.
o Cleanup and restructuring — clarifying and reorganizing fee descriptions to better reflect actual service delivery. • Most fee adjustments were targeted to align with full cost recovery, except where Council policy or state law requires continued subsidy. Key revenue changes include major restructuring in Code Enforcement (including new Vacant Property Monitoring fees), increased cost recovery in Planning and Library Services, and substantial new revenue in Water Resources. Programs such as Human Services, Community Recreation, and Animal Control continue to maintain lower cost recovery due to policy, equity considerations, or legal requirements.
• Several divisions—including Mobility, Resource Recovery & Recycling, Public Landscape, and Airport—also updated fee structures to align with current service models, improve transparency, and ensure compliance with State law. • The study emphasizes a balanced approach to cost recovery, community benefit, and legal compliance. Fees for services that primarily benefit individuals are recommended at or near full cost, while fees that promote Attachment D 2

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accessibility, support community objectives, or are capped by State law remain subsidized.

Significant Fee Adjustments
The largest proposed increases affect 31 fees. These adjustments reflect:
• Refined cost calculations — updated full-cost accounting that incorporates direct service costs as well as support provided by multiple departments. • Workflow and staffing changes — revisions tied to process updates and staffing shifts implemented through the City’s organizational Realignment Plan.
• Current labor and staffing structures — recalculated costs based on current staffing classifications, compensation, and overhead.
• Reduced General Fund subsidy — alignment to decrease subsidy levels for certain historically subsidized fees where higher cost recovery is appropriate.

Full detail on fee changes is included in the attached Fee Study Report. The summary table below lists the 31 fees with the largest proposed increases.

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New and Revised Fees
Proposed new fees generally fall into three categories:
• Cost-recovery for existing services — fees that recover the cost of services the City has historically provided without charging. These include new charges in Public Landscape, Resource Recovery & Recycling, Public Works, and Recreation & Arts. Examples include tree evaluations, special-event support, construction-related reviews, and new container and waste-management fees.
• Compliance-driven fees — fees required to meet new or existing legislation or policy mandates, such as stormwater inspections, developer transportation-demand requirements, and waste-management review obligations.
• Fees for newly offered services — charges for services not previously provided by the City, including Vacant Property Monitoring tiers (Code Enforcement), new Airport staff-support fees, new Mobility fees (curb modifications, expanded plan-review tiers, and hourly classifications), and new recreation program offerings.

Proposed revised fees primarily reflect restructuring and modernization of existing fee categories to simplify processes, better align charges with staff time and resources, and update fee descriptions to reflect current operations.

Additional details on all proposed new and revised fees is provided in the attached Fee Study report. The following tables present the specific new and revised fees corresponding to each category described above.

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Report of Findings
City of Santa Monica, CA
MAY 2026
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User Fee Study Report of Findings
May 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Study Scope and Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 4 Study Findings............................................................................................................................................. 6 Summary of User Fee Cost and Revenue Analysis ..................................................................................................... 7 Methodology ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Hourly Rates .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Time Spent..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Fee Calculations and Revenue Projections ................................................................................................................. 9 Legal, Economic & Policy Considerations................................................................................................................. 10 USER FEE SUMMARIES BY DEPARTMENT ............................................................................ 12 City Manager’s Office (CMO) .................................................................................................................... 12 Administration ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Administration - User Fee Summary Sheet............................................................................................................... 13 Office of Sustainability & the Environment (OSE)..................................................................................................... 15 Office of Sustainability & the Environment - User Fee Summary Sheet.................................................................. 16 Community Development ......................................................................................................................... 17 Code Enforcement...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Code Enforcement - User Fee Summary Sheet ........................................................................................................ 19 City Planning............................................................................................................................................................... 20 City Planning - User Fee Summary Sheet.................................................................................................................. 21 Records and Election Services (City Clerk)............................................................................................... 25 Records and Election Services (City Clerk) - User Fee Summary Sheet ................................................................. 27 Finance ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 Finance - User Fee Summary..................................................................................................................................... 29 Fire ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 Fire - User Fee Summary Sheet ................................................................................................................................. 31 Housing and Human Services .................................................................................................................. 37 Housing and Human Services - User Fee Summary Sheet...................................................................................... 38 Housing and Human Services – Proposed Fee Adjustments ................................................................................. 39 Library ....................................................................................................................................................... 40 Library - User Fee Summary Sheet ............................................................................................................................ 41 Police & Animal Control ............................................................................................................................ 43 Police & Animal Control - User Fee Summary Sheet................................................................................................ 44 Public Works ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Airport ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Engineering ................................................................................................................................................................. 47 Mobility........................................................................................................................................................................ 47 Public Landscape and Downtown Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 48 Attachment D Attachment D 15

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User Fee Summary Sheet ................................................................................................................. 63 Community Events ..................................................................................................................................................... 64 Community Events - User Fee Summary Sheet........................................................................................................ 65 Community Recreation .............................................................................................................................................. 66 Community Recreation - User Fee Summary Sheet ................................................................................................. 67 Community Recreation – Programmatic Fee Summary (DRAFT)........................................................................... 68 Cultural Affairs............................................................................................................................................................ 69 Cultural Affairs - User Fee Summary Sheet .............................................................................................................. 70 Film.............................................................................................................................................................................. 71 Film - User Fee Summary Sheet ................................................................................................................................ 72 Transportation .......................................................................................................................................... 73 Parking ........................................................................................................................................................................ 73 Parking - User Fee Summary Sheet........................................................................................................................... 75 Recommendations Going Forward ........................................................................................................... 76 APPENDIX – PEER COMPARISONS ...................................................................................... 77 City Manager’s Office: Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE)........................................................... 78 Community Development: Code Enforcement ......................................................................................................... 79 Records and Election Services .................................................................................................................................. 80 Finance........................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Police and Animal Control ......................................................................................................................................... 83 Public Works: Engineering ......................................................................................................................................... 84 Public Works: Mobility Systems ................................................................................................................................ 85 Public Works: Public Landscape ............................................................................................................................... 87 Public Works: Resource, Recovery & Recycling........................................................................................................ 88 Public Works: Water Resources ................................................................................................................................ 89 RAD: Beach House ..................................................................................................................................................... 90 RAD: Community Events ............................................................................................................................................ 91 RAD: Community Recreation ..................................................................................................................................... 92 RAD: Film .................................................................................................................................................................... 93 RAD: Cultural Affairs .................................................................................................................................................. 94 Use of Public Property Fees Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 95 Memo on Small Wireless Facility Attachments to City-Owned Infrastructure ....................................................... 95

EXHIBITS
Use of Public Property Fees Analysis
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Introduction
MGT is pleased to present the City of Santa Monica with this report of findings from the City’s updated User Fee Study. This report summarizes the cost-of-service analysis, cost recovery results, and recommended fee adjustments for fee-for-service activities within participating City departments.

Since 2013, MGT has partnered with the City to support its user fees, including fee calculations and maintenance of the underlying cost models used to ensure fees are aligned with the reasonable cost of providing services.

City policy is to recover, through fees, the full cost of providing services that provide benefit to the person or entity using the service. The City Council has made exceptions to this policy when it has determined that a subsidy from the general fund would be in the public interest. Recreation and Arts fees and Animal Control fees are examples of this determination in past fee establishments.

The findings in this report reflect a combined effort: MGT’s original cost analysis and fee modeling, along with City-led updates using more recent budgeted expenditures, salary and benefit information, review and update of time estimates, and annual activity volumes. Together, these inputs provide an updated basis for evaluating current cost recovery levels and considering targeted fee adjustments.

This report was developed in collaboration with the City’s management and staff. MGT appreciates the time, input, and coordination provided throughout the study process, which were essential to completing the analysis and presenting the results summarized herein.

Study Scope and Objectives
The study included a review of fee-for-service activities within the following departments:
 City Manager’s Office
o Administration
o Office of Sustainability and Environment
 Community Development
o Building & Safety – Temporary Hold
o Code Enforcement
o Planning
 Records and Election Services
 Finance
 Fire
 Housing and Human Services
o Human Services
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 Police and Animal Control
 Public Works
o Airport
o Engineering
o Mobility
o Public Landscape
o Resource Recovery & Recycling
o Water Resources
 Recreation and Arts
o Beach House
o Community Events
o Community Recreation
o Cultural Affairs
o Film
 Transportation
o Parking
The study was performed under the general direction of the Budget Division with the participation of representatives from each department. The primary goals of the study were to:
 Determine the City's costs to provide specific fee-related services.  Determine whether there are any opportunities to implement new fees.  Identify service areas where the City might adjust fees to better reflect the full cost of services or to subsidize fees with general fund revenue to reflect other economic or policy considerations.
 Develop fiscal projections based on recommended increases (or decreases) to fees.  Provide comparative data for what neighboring cities are charging for similar services.

The information summarized in this report addresses each of these issues and provides the City with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about any proposed fee adjustments and the resulting impact on restricted and general fund revenues.

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The study's primary objective was to provide the City's decision makers with the basic data needed to make informed pricing decisions. This report details the full cost of each service for which a fee is charged and presents proposed fees and fiscal projections based on recommended cost recovery levels.

The fee analysis adheres to Proposition 26 which is based on the "estimated reasonable cost of providing a service". Recommendations were based upon careful consideration of the results of the cost analysis, historical cost recovery levels, and market comparisons.

The exhibit on the following page displays the costs and projections of each department / division into the following categories:

Column A, User Fee Costs – This column represents what the actual cost is for each of the departments to provide annual user fee services based on the annual volume statistics. In total, this study evaluated $32,798,272 in costs to provide services for which the City charges fees. It is this amount that was the focus of this study and represents the total potential for user fee-related revenues for the City.

Column B, Current Revenues – This column represents what the City is currently recovering in revenue for these same services based on the annual volume statistics. Based on current fee levels, the city receives fee-related cost recovery in the amount equal to $19,532,423 and is experiencing an overall 60% cost recovery level.

Column C, Current Subsidy – Current fee levels recover 60% of full cost, leaving 40%, or $13,265,824 to be funded by other sources. This subsidy represents an opportunity for an updated and more focused cost recovery effort by the City for fee-related services.

Column D, Recommended Recovery – It is estimated that adoption of the recommended fees would increase cost recovery to $21,633,232. This would bring the overall cost recovery level up to 66%.

Column E, Increased Revenue – Assuming activity levels remain relatively static, approximately $2,100,809 in additional cost recovery could be received by the City. This would represent an 11% increase over the amounts currently being collected for these activities by the City on an annualized basis.

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A cost-of-service study is comprised of two basic elements:
 Hourly rates of staff providing the service.
 Time spent providing the service.

The product of the hourly rate calculation and the time spent yields the cost of providing the service.

Hourly Rates
The hourly rate methodology used in this study builds indirect costs into city staff hourly salary and benefit rates to arrive at fully burdened hourly rates. Fully burdened hourly rates are a mechanism used to calculate the total cost of providing services. Total cost is generally recognized as the sum of the direct cost together with a proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. The proper identification of all costs (including labor, operating expense, department administration and citywide support) as “direct” or “indirect” is crucial to the determination of the total cost of providing services.

Direct costs are typically defined as those that can be identified specifically to a particular function or activity, including the labor of persons working directly on the specific service for which the fee is charged, and possibly materials or supplies those people use for the task. Indirect costs are those that support more than one program area and are not easily identifiable to specific activities. Examples of indirect costs are: 1) departmental administrative and support staff, 2) training and education time, 3) public counter and telephone time, 4) some service and supply costs, and 5) citywide overhead costs from outside of the department as identified in the City’s cost allocation plan.

MGT’s hourly rate calculation methodology includes the following:

Personnel Services Analysis – each staff classification within the department or division is analyzed in the study. The first burden factor is comprised of compensated absences such as vacation/holidays/sick leave days taken in a year’s time. Staff classifications are then categorized as either direct (operational) or indirect (administrative or supervisory) labor. In some cases, a classification will have both direct and indirect duties. The total indirect portion of staff cost is incorporated into hourly overhead rates.

Indirect Cost Rate – a ratio of indirect cost to direct labor (salaries plus benefits) is established. There are three elements of indirect cost incorporated, including:
 Indirect Labor – includes total compensation, administrative and supervisory staff costs.  Other Operating Expenses – most services and supplies are included as a second layer of indirect cost and are prorated across all fees and services. There are some service and supply expenses classified as “allowable direct”. Some examples of these are professional services expenses, or Attachment D Attachment D 21

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Fully Burdened Hourly Rates – incorporates all the elements that comprise the hourly rates used in this cost analysis.
 Each direct or operational staff classification is listed, together with the average annual salary.  The hourly salary rate is calculated by taking the annual salary of an employee and dividing by 2,080 available productive hours in a year.
 The benefit rate reflects the average benefit rate as a percentage of the salary rate. Multiplying this percentage by the hourly salary rate determines the benefit rate to be included in the fully burdened rate.
 The overhead rate is derived by multiplying the internal and external indirect cost rates against the salary plus benefit rates.

The total combines the salary, benefits, and overhead rates. This is the fully burdened rate for each staff classification. MGT prepared indirect overhead rates and corresponding hourly rate calculations using FY 2025-26 budgeted expenditures, salaries and benefits.

Time Spent
Once fully burdened hourly rates were developed for city staff, the next step in the process was to identify staff time spent directly on each of the user fee activities. Each staff person involved in the user fee services identified time required to complete each task associated with all user fee services. Annual volume statistics were also gathered in order to develop total annual workload information. This information is provided in detailed user fee workbooks which were provided to the City upon completion of the study.

Fee Calculations and Revenue Projections
Given this information, MGT was able to calculate the cost of providing each service, both on a per-unit and total annual basis (per-unit cost multiplied by annual volume equals total annual cost). As mentioned above, costs were calculated by multiplying per-unit time estimates by the hourly labor rates; additional operating expenses directly associated with certain services were also added in. Finally, if other departments or divisions provided support into certain user fee activities, this time was accounted for and added into the analysis as a crossover support activity. Full costs are then compared to current fees/revenues collected, and subsidies (or over-recoveries) were identified.

User fee summaries by department may be seen in the next section of this report.

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Calculating the true cost of providing city services is a critical step in the process of establishing user fees and corresponding cost recovery levels. Although it is an important factor, other factors must also be given consideration. City decision makers must also consider the effects that establishing fees for services will have on the individuals purchasing those services, as well as the community as a whole.

The following legal, economic and policy issues help illustrate these considerations.  State law - In California, user fees are limited to the "estimated reasonable cost of providing a service" by Government Code section 66014(a) and other supplementary legislation. California voters approved Proposition 26 in November of 2010, which defined “taxes” as “any levy, charge, or exaction of any kind imposed by a local government” subject to seven exceptions. Most of the exceptions require that the City charge a fee which does not exceed the reasonable cost to the City to provide the service for which the fee is charged. Thus, if the fee exceeds the reasonable cost of service, it may be considered a “tax” which must be approved by the voters. Except where permitted by law, we have calculated each fee to recover no more than the reasonable cost of each service so that none of the fee adjustments recommended herein will be considered taxes under Proposition 26. Additionally, it should be noted that some fees (e.g., certain animal control fees or oversize permit fees) may be capped by state law and may not change, regardless of any cost analysis performed.
 Economic barriers - It may be a desired policy to establish fees at a level that permits lower income groups to use services that they might not otherwise be able to afford.  Community benefit - The Council may wish to subsidize some user fees in order to reflect policy considerations which supersede cost recovery. For example, many Community Recreation and Human Services fees have very moderate cost recovery levels. Some programs are provided free of charge or for a minimal fee regardless of cost. Youth and senior programs tend to have the lowest recovery levels. Miscellaneous classes tend to have a moderate cost recovery level and adult sports programs typically have a higher cost recovery level.  Private benefit - If a user fee primarily benefits the fee payer, we recommend the fee be set at, or close to, 100% full cost recovery. Development-related fees generally fall into this category; however, exceptions are sometimes made for services such as appeal fees or fees charged exclusively to residential applicants.
 Service driver - In conjunction with the third point above, the issue of who is the service recipient versus the service driver should also be considered.
 Managing demand - For those fees which are not subject to pure cost recovery limitations, other market considerations may inform recommended fee levels. Elasticity of demand is a factor in pricing certain city services, increasing the price of some services results in a reduction of demand for those services, and vice versa.
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 Comparative Data - One additional tool that many agencies use when considering how to establish fees for services is a comparison of what other agencies are charging for similar services. As part of this study, MGT collected fee schedules from surrounding area cities and extracted a sampling of fees to compare with fees charged by the City of Santa Monica. The results of the comparison survey may be found in the Appendix of this report.

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City Manager’s Office (CMO)
Administration
The fee analysis for City Manager - Administration primarily reflects a cleanup and restructuring of the department’s fee schedule to better align listed fees with the services that may actually be provided.

Rather than maintaining outdated or overly broad fee descriptions, the recommended schedule is intended to identify the actual positions, equipment, and cost structures that may be charged when those services are needed.

The recommended changes also improve clarity and administrative usability by replacing legacy fee descriptions with more specific and operationally relevant billing categories. This approach provides a cleaner fee schedule and better positions the City to assess charges when services are requested.

Highlights:
 New Fees. Five (5) new hourly fees are proposed to be added to the fee schedule. They are Production Coordinator, Production Specialist, Production Technician, Production Assistant, and Production Supervisor. These fees more accurately reflect the actual staff resources that may be used when production-related services are required.
 Fee Removals. Fifteen (15) fees are recommended for removal from the current fee schedule.

These legacy Area of Expertise fees for permanent staff and as-needed production positions are being removed to eliminate outdated classifications and replace them with clearer, positionbased fee descriptions.  Existing Fees Retained for Use as Needed. Equipment-related hourly fees remain on the schedule for use when applicable, and File Transfer Proposal (FTP) - Actual Cost remains structured to recover actual costs when incurred.
 Fee Schedule Cleanup. The recommended structure simplifies the fee schedule by removing fee descriptions that do not clearly correspond to how services are currently delivered and replacing them with charges that better reflect actual service condition.  Use-Based Application. These fees are not routine charges. They are intended to be applied only in situations where the related service, staff support, equipment use, or cost recovery is actually needed.

The User Fee Summary Sheet following this narrative provides further details of MGT’s fee analysis for City Manager - Administration.

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The user fee analysis for the CMO - Office of Sustainability & the Environment reviewed four departmentowned fees reflected in the workbook. No separate cross-support activities were modeled for this department. The workbook shows a limited direct-fee schedule, and the central policy issue is not broad fee restructuring but whether to maintain the existing Community Garden permit fee structure despite modeled costs above current charges.

Highlights:
 Three of the four fees were reviewed.
 No cross-support activities were separately modeled.
 Three Community Garden renewal permit fees are the primary direct fees with modeled costs.  Staff recommends keeping Community Garden renewal fees at current levels for FY 2026-27.  The current tiered fee structure is intended to preserve equity across smaller and larger garden plots.
 No new fees or fee deletions are identified in the workbook.

The model applies direct labor-based costing to the department’s fee schedule using time allocations and hourly rates. The three Community Garden renewal fees are analyzed as flat fees, while the EV User Fee is expressed as a unit charge per kWh.

Although the modeled cost for each Community Garden renewal permit is $216.85, compared with current fees of $100 for Small, $150 for Medium, and $200 for Large, staff recommend that these fees remain unchanged for FY 2026-27. This recommendation reflects the existing tier-based structure adopted to preserve fairness across plot sizes, with smaller plots generally at or below 100 square feet and larger plots exceeding 500 square feet. The current structure was supported by the Community Gardens Advisory Committee, and staff have indicated that future small increases may be considered in consultation with that body. No new fees, deleted fees, or material fee cleanup items are recommended at this time.

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The user fee/cost analyses for this department mirrors the structure of City’s fee schedule and was developed separately for each division:
 Building and Safety – see note
 Code Enforcement
 City Planning
Note: Community Development is currently involved in the implementation of a new permitting and land management system. As part of the Realignment Plan’s charge to develop a modernized development services experience, this work has necessarily involved changing multiple permit, plan review and inspection categories and fee structures that are foundational to Building and Safety’s fees. The potential modification of fee structures at this point would complicate, and potentially delay, the implementation process. In order to ensure alignment between updated process and fee structure with launch of the new system, Building and Safety’s fee analysis results will be presented at a later date. .

Development fees are charged in a variety of ways including:
 Flat (or fixed) fees – the fee is always the same, regardless of size or complexity of the service provided in each instance.
 Per square (or linear) foot – the fee is calculated based on the size of the project under review.  Hourly (or time‐and‐materials) – city staff track time and materials expense, and fees are calculated to recover actual costs.
 Actual cost – this fee is charged to recover consultant costs as billed to the City.  Percentage of permit – the fee is calculated as a percentage of the original permit fee.

Code Enforcement
Code enforcement fees directly benefit businesses, the development community, and the citizens of Santa Monica and are therefore eligible for cost recovery. The City’s policy is to generally - but with some exceptions - set fees to recover 100% of all costs associated with providing fee-for-service activities.

Code Enforcement would like to establish fees associated with the Vacant Property Monitoring program.

This regulatory program will help to alleviate current issues surrounding vacant properties within the City.

Current City expenditures related to this program exceed $700,000. This program will be broken into four separate tiers based on property condition, location and number of required visits. Because of the addition and inclusion of this new program, current Code Enforcement fees recover 5% of the total costs to provide services for which fees are charged. All Code Enforcement fees are recommended to be set at 100% of cost. Assuming no loss in demand, recommended fee adjustments will result in an additional $793,972 revenue per year.

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 Four of the nine current fees are recommended to decrease in fee level.  Thirteen new fees are recommended. These fees include hourly based fees related to Investigations and Vacant Property Monitoring
 Five Vacant Property Monitoring fees are being recommended. These five fees could potentially generate $736,407 in new revenue. The new fee categories are:
o Vacant Property Registration - $210
o Vacant Property Monitoring – Tier 1 - $421
o Vacant Property Monitoring – Tier 2 - $826
o Vacant Property Monitoring – Tier 3 - $2,980
o Vacant Property Monitoring – Tier 4 - $7,727

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The City Planning division administers and implements City land use and development policies. The division processes numerous land use applications requiring city approval before the land can be developed or action taken. These services benefit the community and are therefore eligible for cost recovery.

Within the City Planning division, current fees recover 81% of related fee-for-service costs. In general, the City’s policy is to set fees at 100% recovery of fully burdened costs. Exceptions are made for appeals, services related to historic resources, and services that support small business such as signs.

A combination of fee increases, and decreases are recommended. If all fee levels are approved, the City could generate an additional $95,756 in annual revenue.

Highlights of the Planning fee analysis are provided below:
 Over 80 activities and services were analyzed.
 Eight new fee services are being recommended.
 The City waives fees for seven activities.
 The names or descriptions of twenty services have been updated to better reflect current development activities
 Fee reductions are being recommended for 24 services.

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The user fee analysis for Records and Election Services reviewed the fee schedule and associated service activity for 18 fee-supported services. The model focuses on direct service-level costs, using staff time, applicable materials or supplies, and relevant legal or policy constraints to evaluate whether current charges can be supported and, where appropriate, updated. The fee schedule is narrow in scope and largely transactional, covering domestic partner filings, document certification, passport-related services, Public Records Act copy services, lobbyist filings, and election-related charges.

The overall story for this section is fee cleanup rather than major revenue generation. Many fees are either constrained by state, federal, or county requirements, or are intentionally maintained at reduced levels because the City can only recover direct pass-through costs or has chosen to preserve public accessibility. Based on the executive summary totals, current annual fee revenue is $82,925 against approximately $410,091 in fee-related annual cost, with recommended changes having a negligible impact on total recovery. That result confirms that this section is not a material cost recovery opportunity and is better characterized as a limited-use fee schedule with several legal and policy exceptions.

Methodologically, the model reflects a practical service-based review. For standard administrative services, fees were compared to full cost and adjusted only where it made sense to clean up outdated or overstated amounts. For legally constrained items, the recommended fees remain capped at the allowable charge, regardless of modeled cost. For pass-through election and records services, the department generally retained fees at the amount that can actually be charged rather than attempting to recover full internal cost. This is consistent with the department’s operating reality and avoids overstating collectible revenue.

Highlights:
 The schedule includes 18 fees, with no major new fee program or broad restructuring.  Most recommendations are minor cleanups to better align charges with actual allowable or supportable fees.
 A reduction of approximately $35.00.
 Several fees remain unchanged because they are set by state, federal, or county requirements, including election filing fees, campaign disclosure copy fees, passport execution fees, initiative fees, and candidate statement fees.
 Public Records Act copy-related charges and flash drive copy charges are intentionally limited to direct cost or nominal pass-through amounts rather than full cost recovery.  The nomination packet fee is recommended to increase from $45.00 to $50.00 as a modest cleanup adjustment.
 Lobbyist registration and renewal fees appear to be the primary discretionary increases supported by the model.
 A few fees that currently recover more than modeled cost, such as domestic partner filing, document certification, and passport photos, appear to be normalized downward to align more closely with cost.

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Packet Pg. 524 Attachment: Attachment D - Fee Study Report (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital In policy terms, this section reflects a fee schedule used only when specific services are requested, not a broad cost recovery platform. The recommended updates clean up the fee schedule to better reflect actual charges the City can lawfully or practically impose, while preserving existing treatment of legally capped and pass-through services. No significant cross-support or major subsidy policy change is evident in this section.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The user fee/cost analysis for this department was developed for both Finance-owned user fees and Finance cross-support activities provided to other departments. The model includes 7 Finance-owned fees and 43 cross-support fee activities. It captures direct fees such as returned check processing, duplicate licenses, performance permits, and business license processing, while also documenting Finance staff support embedded in other departments’ fee-supported activities. This approach provides visibility into cross-support provided by Finance to other departments, as well as reciprocal support relationships reflected across the broader user fee study.

Most Finance-owned fees were analyzed as flat fees based on the staff time, administrative support, and allocated program costs required to process each transaction. Returned check processing fees are set by State law and were not analyzed. Cross-support activities were not treated as separate Finance charges in this schedule but instead were identified to inform the full cost of services administered by other departments.

There are no new fees or fee deletions recommended in this model. On November 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure F, which updated the City's business license tax and authorized the City Council to establish a business licensing processing fee not to exceed $100.00. Staff recommends implementing the increase gradually through annual 10% adjustments, resulting in a fee of $44.00 in FY 2026–27. This phased approach aligns with the City’s ongoing commitment to reducing barriers for small and local businesses and ensuring operational costs are sustainably managed. The Performance Permits fee of $37.00 is below the full cost of $43.54 and is recommended to be increased to 100% cost recovery. The Duplicate Licenses current fee of $10.00 is higher than the full cost of $6.15. To comply with California user fee law, the fee will need to be reduced to $6.15, but historical volume is minimal so fiscal impact is expected to be insignificant. In addition to its direct fee schedule, Finance provides cross-support to multiple departments including City Manager’s Officer, Community Development, Public Works, Police and Transportation, supporting the various fees across 43 identified fee activities.

The analysis indicates that Finance’s direct fee schedule does not capture the full scope of departmental activity, as a substantial share of staff work supports services and fee activities administered in other departments. As a result, the department’s cost structure is heavily influenced by cross-support and nonfee activity in addition to its limited direct fee base.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The Fire department contains many different operational divisions. Most Fire activities are heavily supported by the City General Fund. Fire Prevention, however, provides services directly to individuals and businesses and is heavily supported by fees and charges. Fire Prevention activities generally aim to recover 100% of the costs associated with providing the service. Current Fire Prevention fees are recovering 99% of costs.

Fees are charged in a variety of ways including:
 Flat (or fixed) fees – the fee is always the same, regardless of size or complexity.  Per square foot or per device – the fee is based on size of the project and or number of devices to be installed.
 As a pass thru for other agencies (i.e LA County or the State)  Hourly or Actual Cost – city staff track time and materials expense, and fees are calculated to recover actual costs.

Highlights:
 Over 200 services were analyzed.
 Five Commercial High-Rise inspection categories are proposed to better reflect and track existing services currently provided by the City. These are not new services, but a reclassification of existing inspection activities.
 Over 80 fees will have a reduction in fee level.
 Fire Prevention performs over 8,000 inspections and Plan Reviews a year.

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Human Services was previously a division in Community Services but now is part of the Housing and Human Services department (HHS). HHS administers the following fee-for-service activities:
 CREST (Childcare, Recreation, Enrichment, Sports Together)  Enrichment programs
 Camp Santa Monica
The following programs are also administered by HHS and are provided as a community benefit. No revenue is collected by the City for these services:
 Police Activities League
 Virginia Avenue Park
 Homeless Initiatives
 Youth/Family Initiatives
The cost analysis for HHS programs was done at the program level, comparing total annual costs to current annual revenues. Individual fees vary, dependent upon activity levels, seasonality, and popularity.

This type of analysis provides the department with an overall picture of how each program is recovering costs and allows for minor adjustments to individual fees based on economic and policy considerations.

HHS is currently recovering 31% of its cost to provide fee-for-service activities. The department is not recommending any fee increases at this time.

The User Fee Study Summary Sheet following this narrative shows the results of MGT’s analysis at the program level. Following the summary, individual fee adjustments for CREST program fees are displayed.

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Packet Pg. 536 Attachment: Attachment D - Fee Study Report (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital Housing and Human Services - User Fee Summary Sheet
City of Santa Monica
HHS - Housing & Human Services
FY 2025-26
Ord Service Name Fee Description Current Fee Full Cost Current Recovery %
Annual Cost Annual
Revenue
Annual
Subsidy
Recovery
Level
Fee @ Policy
Level
Annual
Revenue2
Increased
Revenue
Recommended
Subsidy
402.01 CREST Club total program $ 344,290 $ 1,525,369 23% 1,525,369 $ $ 344,290 $ 1,181,079 23% 344,290 $ $ 344,290 $ - $ 1,181,079 402.02 Enrichment total program $ 768,195 $ 1,277,691 60% 1,277,691 $ $ 768,195 $ 509,496 60% 768,195 $ $ 768,195 $ - $ 509,496 402.03 Camp Santa Monica total program $ 86,000 $ 1,120,168 8% 1,120,168 $ $ 86,000 $ 1,034,168 8% 86,000 $ $ 86,000 $ - $ 1,034,168 402.04 Police Activities League non-fee $ - $ 1,395,640 0% 1,395,640 $ $ - $ 1,395,640 -- non-fee generating program -- 402.05 Virginia Avenue Park non-fee $ - $ 2,199,735 0% 2,199,735 $ $ - $ 2,199,735 -- non-fee generating program -- 402.06 Homeless Initiatives non-fee $ - $ 5,099,222 0% 5,099,222 $ $ - $ 5,099,222 -- non-fee generating program -- 402.07 Youth / Family Initiatives non-fee $ - $ 1,540,068 0% 1,540,068 $ $ - $ 1,540,068 -- non-fee generating program -- 402.10 Division Administration program admin $ - $ - 0% $ - $ - $ - -- admin cost re-allocated to programs -- Total User Fees $3,923,228 $1,198,485 $2,724,743 $1,198,485 $0 $2,724,743 % of Full Cost 31% 69% 31% 0% 69%
The cost analysis for all Human Services programs was performed at the program level, comparing total annual costs to current annual revenues. Individual fees vary, dependent upon activity levels, seasonality, and popularity.

This type of analysis provides the department with an overall picture of how each program is recovering costs, and allows for minor adjustments to individual fees based on economic and policy considerations.

Per Unit Annual Per Unit Annual
Current Recommendations
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Program Current Fee Proposed Fee

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Programs & Classes $143-$237 $143-$237

CAMP SANTA MONICA
Resident Full Day $450/week $450/week
Non Resident Full Day $500/week $500/week

CHILDCARE
CREST Club $375/month $375/month
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Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: Attachment D - Fee Study Report (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Library
The Library is almost entirely funded by the General Fund. The most significant user fee revenue comes from meeting room and facility reservations and the processing fee for lost or damaged items.

Meeting room reservations, as with all facility use fees, need not be tied to cost-of-service and may be set at market rates. No recommendations for changes to meeting room rental fees or deposits are being made. Various copy and print fees are self-service, vendor-managed, and were not included in the costof-service analysis; no adjustments to copy fees are recommended. The Room Rental Cancellation Fee ($25.00) is a penalty, and the Internet Session fee ($2.00) is a market-rate fee; no changes to either are recommended.

The focus of the cost analysis was on the following fee-for-service activities:
• Processing Fee for Lost or Damaged Item – This is the highest-volume fee in the Library with 10,048 annual transactions. The current fee is $10.00, and the full cost of service is $16.77.

Department is recommending increasing to 89% recovery at $15.00. • Interlibrary Loan Request – The current fee is $5.00 and the full cost-of-service is $41.59 per request. Department is recommending a slight increase to $6.00. • Image Archives High Resolution Electronic Files & Reprints – The department is recommending increasing this fee to $30.00.
• Technology Package Fee – This fee is associated with meeting room reservations. The current fee is $70.00 and the full cost-of-service is $86.78.
• Security Staffing for the Martin Luther King, Jr Auditorium - The current fee is $140.00 per hour and the full cost-of-service is $279.93 per hour. The department is recommending increasing the hourly rate to $200, recovering 71% of cost.
• Security Staffing for the branch meeting rooms – The current fee is $70.00 per hour and the full cost-of-service is $139.97 per hour. The department is recommending increasing the hourly rate to $100, recovering 71% of cost.

Implementing the recommended fee adjustments will increase the Library's user fee cost recovery rate from 57% to 86% and could generate an additional $50.625 in revenue, assuming demand levels remain consistent.

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Animal control and police records and permit services benefit those individuals or businesses specifically requesting or utilizing the services and are therefore eligible for cost recovery. Animal control services also provide a benefit to the community at large. The City’s policy is to generally - but with some exceptions - set fees to recover 100% of all costs associated with providing fee-for-service activities.

Animal control services would be one of the exceptions to the policy of 100% cost recovery, leaving a portion of the costs to be subsidized by the general fund. Most public agencies subsidize animal control services with the idea that licensing compliance and responsible pet ownership is more important than additional revenue collection. Certain animal control fees (licensing fees associated with spayed/neutered dogs) are capped by state law at 50% of the fee otherwise imposed.

Current fees recover 52% of total costs to provide the services for which fees are charged. Department staff recommend that animal control fees be increased by 17% overall, while most of them will remain subsidized due to the community benefit of providing these services. Other fees will remain subsidized due to State law which caps the fee that can be charged. All police records and permit fees have recommended fees set at 100% of cost, except for the Parking Citation Dismissal for a Disabled Placard, which is recommended to remain the same at $25.00.

No new fees are proposed, and no fees are recommended for removal.

If all department recommendations are approved, a revenue increase of $85,180 is projected, assuming demand remains consistent.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The user fee/cost analyses for Public Works mirror the structure of City’s fee schedule and was developed separately for each division. Divisions that are included in the cost analysis include:
 Airport
 Engineering
 Mobility
 Public Landscape
 Resource Recovery & Recycling
 Water Resources
Fees are charged in a variety of ways including:
 Flat (or fixed) fees – the fee is always the same, regardless of size or complexity.  Per square (or linear) foot – the fee is calculated based on size of the project under review.  Hourly (or time-and-materials) – city staff track time and materials expenses, and fees are calculated to recover actual costs.
 Actual cost – this fee is charged to recover consultant costs as billed to the City  Per work activity – these fees are for blanket flat fees for annual citywide utility excavation permits issued to utility companies.
 Per connection or installation – the fee is calculated based on the number and type of physical connections to the City’s infrastructure, or the number of units of a particular device installed by the City on behalf of a private person.

Airport
The Airport Event Permit (<8 weeks in advance) fee was the only Airport fee analyzed in the previous study. The current fee for an Airport Event Permit is $689.94. The full cost of processing this permit is calculated at $1,937.92. Staff recommend this fee be adjusted to recover 100% of cost. Increasing the fee to recover full cost is anticipated to provide $96,094 in new revenue on an annual basis (assuming an average of 77 events per year).

In addition, Airport has added a new fee proposal: an Airport Operation Support hourly fee. Occasionally film crews rent the airport facilities, and this fee will allow the city to recover cost should Airport staff be needed on-site during filming. Full cost for this fee is $194.60, and staff recommend it be set at full cost.

Since this fee has not been charged previously, annual volume data has not been tracked, and no revenue increases can be projected at this time.

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Within the Engineering division, current fees recover 88% of total costs to provide services for which the fees are charged; adjusting fees to recover 100% of cost should increase general fund revenues by $134,999 (assuming no change in demand for services).

Engineering is proposing one new fee: Urban Run-off Mitigation On-site Inspection. The full cost of providing this service is $1,206.83, and staff recommend full-cost recovery. At current demand levels, this new fee is projected to generate an additional $49,480 in revenue.

Engineering also provides cross-support to twenty Water Resources fees and one Building and Safety fee. These costs have been incorporated into the respective divisions.

The Use of Public Property fees (Residential and Commercial) were excluded from MGT’s study and were analyzed separately by another vendor. That vendor’s findings are provided as an exhibit for informational purposes.

Mobility
The Mobility division analysis evaluates the full cost of transportation planning, permitting, and regulatory services within Public Works. The model reflects FY 2025–26 budgeted expenditures, updated staffing reconciliations, and revised volume data provided by Division staff. The analysis covers 109 fee line items across 10 major sections: Traffic Studies and Plan Reviews, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Permits, Curb Modifications, Shared Mobility, Staff Hourly Rates, Inspections, Legal and Administrative Agreements, and Taxi/Pedicab fees.

The model identifies approximately $1.4 million in total annual user fee costs. Current revenue is $1,072,158 (77% recovery). Under the recommended schedule, revenue increases to approximately $1.2 million (88% recovery), generating approximately $156,287 in additional annual revenue. The increase is driven primarily by new fee categories that formalize cost recovery for services previously provided without a direct charge.

Study Findings:
• Fee Schedule Restructuring. Of the 109 line items: 34 new fees, 9 revised/restructured fees replacing prior tiers, and 66 existing fees with updated costs. TTCP review has been reorganized into three tiers (standard first review, subsequent reviews, and expedited review per project). Plan check fees were consolidated from six tiers to three. Several legacy fees are recommended for removal.
• Curb Modification Program (New). New fees formalize services previously provided without a direct charge residential driveway red curb, disabled parking zones (blue curb), and loading zone/parking meter changes.
• Employee Annual Transportation Fee (EATF). Largest revenue source at approximately $431,000 annually, representing roughly 37% of recommended division user fee revenue and approximately 79% of current user fee revenue. Current fee of $20.33 per employee recovers 97% of the full cost Attachment D Attachment D 60

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• Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) Review (Restructured). The former combined TTCP tiers have been reorganized into Standard First Review ($384.15/page), Standard Subsequent Reviews ($202.77/page), and Expedited Review ($281.55/project). The Expedited Review replaces the prior Urgency Action fee and is assessed only when approved; applicants denied are not charged. • Valet Permits. Annual renewal currently at $1,628.29 vs. full cost of $771.25 (211% overrecovery); one-day permit at $889.29 vs. $572.25 (155%). Staff recommends reducing fees to 100% of cost. A new annual application fee ($935.57) and Valet Zone Sign Installation ($1,048.14) are proposed.
• Block Parties. Current fee of $75.98 recovers 8% of cost Staff recommends maintaining a significant subsidy to support community building and neighborhood engagement, consistent with the 2021 study recommendation and prior Recreation and Parks Commission direction. • Developer TDM Fees. Staff are recommending removing the Developer Initial TDM Fee – Simple and Developer Annual TDM fee – Simple, and adding a Preliminary Developer TDM Plan fee.. • Oversized Load Permits. Current fees ($16.00 one-way / $32.00 two-way) recover 13% and 25%, respectively, of the full cost of $126.51. These fees are subject to regulatory limits under California Vehicle Code Section 35795.
• New Hourly Rates & Other New Fees. New positions added: Principal Transportation Planner, Traffic Engineer, Transportation Management Specialist, and Transportation Planning Technician (each with overtime rates). Overtime rates added for five existing classifications. • Unchanged Categories. Taxicab franchise fees, mileage rates, pedicab fees, and shared mobility device fees remain unchanged (Council-set or ordinance-based). Automated citation fees (bike lane, red light) are penalty fees and were not analyzed as part of this cost-of-service study.

Public Landscape and Downtown Maintenance
Most of the services provided by this division are not related to fees, as they are associated with general park and landscape maintenance. Fees for service provided by the Public Landscape division include plan review and inspection services related to new construction, tree planting and maintenance, and beach and park maintenance services.

Within this division, current fees recover 129% of total costs to provide the services for which fees are charged; recommended fees are set at 100% of cost. Certain fees that are over-recovering cost will need to be lowered in accordance with California law. Assuming no loss in demand, fee adjustments are projected to result in a revenue loss of $96,048, however this loss may be offset by three new fees proposed for consideration. Six existing fees are recommended for removal.

Items of note for Public Landscape:

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Packet Pg. 547 Attachment: Attachment D - Fee Study Report (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital  Park Event and Event Maintenance Fee – These refundable deposit fees are now being collected by the Recreation and Arts Department and are therefore recommended for removal from the Public Landscape fee schedule.
 Tree Removal Evaluation – This is a new fee proposal and recommended to be set at the full cost of $458.33.
 Event Hourly Rates – Two new fee proposals are recommended to be charged as needed when special events require support from Public Landscape staff.

Resource, Recovery & Recycling
Refuse collection rates that fall under Proposition 218 guidelines were set in 2023 using the appropriate Proposition 218 guidelines and requirements. The fees reviewed in this study relate to special services requested by the public and are not subject to Proposition 218. Within this division, current fees recover 121% of total costs to provide services for which fees are charged. Recommended fees are set at 100% of cost, with two exceptions noted below. Assuming no loss in demand, fee adjustments may result in a revenue loss of $152,301; but it should be noted that there are several new fee proposals where the annual volume was unknown. These new fees could result in additional fee revenue to offset the loss mentioned above.

Highlights of this division’s analysis are as follows:
 Trash Enclosure Key Replacement – This is a new proposal, recommended at $57.11.  Event Coordination Fee (Bins or Carts) – This fee is being replaced by four proposed fees based on the size of the event.
 Event Containers – Cardboard (per Pack of 3 Boxes + 15 Liners) – This is a new proposal, recommended to be charged per pack of three boxes plus 15 liners at $69.58.  Curby Rental – This fee is recommended for removal.
 Event Rental/Party Truck – This fee is proposed to be changed from an hourly fee to a base fee for the first two hours and a new “Additional Hours” fee to after the first two hours.  Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan Review – Complex, Medium, Simple (SFR), Demo Only – Proposing to replace the four-fee structure with two fees: Multi-Family and Commercial, and SFR and Demo Only, under the title, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan Compliance Review.
 Potential Route Change Review Fee – This is a new fee proposal, recommended at $513.72.  Solid Waste Enclosure Self-Certification Final Inspection – Complex, Medium, Simple (SFR) – These are three new proposals, recommended at $291.17, $196.99, and $55.46.  Additional Pick-Up Services for Attempted Pickup (Bin or Cart) – Two new proposals recommended at $221.67 for bins and $150.13 for carts.

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Packet Pg. 548 Attachment: Attachment D - Fee Study Report (7207 : Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital  Contamination Charge (per Bin or Cart) – Two new proposals recommended at $195.86 for bins and $144.09 for carts.
 Hazardous Waste Material Processing Fee – Complex, Medium, Simple – Three new fee proposals recommended at $166.23, $83.32, and $47.79.
 Pressure Washing Services Overtime Rate (Hourly) – Proposing to add an overtime fee for this existing service.
 Street Sweeping Services Overtime Rate (Hourly) – Proposing to add an overtime fee for this existing service.
 Solid Waste Enclosure Cleanup (Hourly) – New proposal recommended at $352.46.  Compost/Worm Bins (Santa Monica residents only) – Staff recommend this fee continue to be set at 50% of cost.
 Kitchen Food Scrap Pail Sales – Staff recommend this fee be set at 50% of cost.

Water Resources
Within this division, current fees recover 80% of total costs to provide the services for which fees are charged. Recommended fees are set at 100% of cost. Assuming no loss in demand, fee adjustments will result in an additional $507,571 in new revenue per year (this revenue will be credited to the Water and Wastewater funds).

No fees are recommended for removal, and no new fees are recommended.

User fee summary sheets for all the above Public Works divisions are on the following pages.

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Beach House
The Beach House user fee analysis evaluates the full cost of providing services associated with facility use, programming, and rentals.

The Beach House is entirely funded by the Beach Fund, essentially functioning as an enterprise fund. The most significant user fee revenue comes from Private Event Rentals fee, with $484,000 in revenue coming in from that fee alone, per the FY 2025-26 budget that was used during the study. The Private Event Rentals fee also represents the most room for improvement as it is only recovering 60% of the $806,500 in annual costs.

Implementing the recommended fee adjustments will increase the Beach House’s total user fee cost recovery rate from 65% to 76% and is forecasted to generate an additional $118,152 in revenue on an annual basis, assuming demand remains consistent.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The Community Events user fee analysis evaluates the cost of services associated with permitting, coordination, and support of community events.

Community Events is currently recovering only 7% of the cost to provide services. This is primarily due to 14 Signature Events that receive automatic fee waivers of the Application and Administrative fees, per Council direction. If the recommended cost recovery levels are implemented, revenue can be expected to increase by $40,845.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The Community Recreation Division user fee analysis evaluates the cost of a broad range of recreational programs, classes, and facility-based services. The model includes approximately 31 department-owned fees and reflects a predominantly direct-fee structure with limited cross-support, consistent with the Division’s program-based service delivery model.

The Division operates largely independently, with minimal reliance on cross-support from other departments, with some effort from Community Recreation staff spent on Human Services fees. Where cross-support exists, it is limited and does not significantly affect the structure of the fee schedule.

Overall, the model reflects a program-driven service approach where fees are one component of a broader recreational service strategy.

The Community Recreation Division is entirely funded by the General Fund. The most significant user fee revenue comes from Community Classes, both Youth and Adult, with $1,682,473 in revenue coming in from those fees alone, per the FY 2025-26 budget that was used during the study. While the most room for improvement is with the Trainers Commercial Fitness facility rental fee that is only recovering 22% of costs. Four new programmatic fees were added: Pickleball, Drop-in Soccer (Airport), Beach Recreation, and SAMOHI Pool.

Implementing the recommended fee adjustments will increase the Community Recreation user fee cost recovery rate from 59% up to 60% and will generate an additional $160,833 in revenue on an annual basis.

A User Fee Summary Sheet and proposed fee schedule provided by the City follows.

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This fee summary table was provided by the City
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The Cultural Affairs Division user fee analysis evaluates fees associated with cultural programming, facility use, and arts-related services. The model includes approximately 3 department-owned fees and reflects a hybrid structure, with both direct fees and activities that are not fully cost-recovered due to policy and community objectives. There are also contracts that are in place where direct fees are not recovered but work is done by City staff in exchange for contract revenue (Airport), and vice-versa for Cultural Classes, which are all run by non-City contractors.

The Cultural Affairs Division includes cross-support interactions with the Beach House so not all time spent by the Cultural Affairs staff is on Cultural Affairs fees. Where cross-support occurs, it contributes to the full cost of service but is not typically billed through the Division’s fee structure. Overall, the model reflects a balance between cost alignment and supporting cultural programming for the community.

The Cultural Affairs Division is entirely funded by the General Fund. The most significant user fee revenue comes from the Miles Playhouse, with $102,768 in revenue coming in from that fee alone, per the FY 2025-26 budget that was used during the study.

Implementing the recommended fee adjustments will keep the Cultural Affair’s user fee cost recovery rate relatively unchanged, staying at 5%. The reason for there being no expected increase in revenue is due to the Miles Playhouse cost recovery policy being set at 45% to remain competitive, and other Cultural Affairs Projects / Duties that currently do not, and don’t intend to collect revenue moving forward. This is fairly commonplace for a Cultural Affairs Division because of the community benefit aspect.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The user fee/cost analysis for this program mirrors the City’s film permit fee schedule and was developed at the individual fee level for each permit type and location category, including Airport, Beaches, City Hall, Downtown Santa Monica, Parks, Pier/Carousel, Student/Non-Profit, All Other Locations, rider fees, and newly identified locations.

Most fees in this schedule were analyzed as flat fees based on the staff time, administrative support, and allocated program costs required to process and administer each permit type. For services where the level of effort can vary significantly, a fixed fee is less appropriate. Accordingly, the Pier/Carousel equipment-only charge is better suited to actual cost recovery when those services are required.

This update is primarily a clean-up and recalibration of the fee schedule to better reflect services the City can appropriately charge when needed. Staff are recommending one new fee for Bergamot Station and Library (Ocean Park and Main Library), with a cost of $535.14. No fees are recommended for deletion.

Several fees are already relatively close to the full cost of service, while others show a wider variance between current and modeled rates. It is noted that City Resolution No 11746 has waived many film fees that are noted within the model. As these fees are waived, the revenue has been removed from the model totals, however, full cost and has been determined.

Based on current billed volumes, aligning the fee schedule to modeled full cost would reduce annual revenue by approximately $379.00.

A User Fee Summary Sheet follows.

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The Santa Monica Department of Transportation (SMTD) provides a range of services related to traffic management, parking operations, and transportation planning. Parking was the only division included in MGT’s user fee analysis.

Parking
For this FY 2025–26 update, MGT worked with SMTD staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the Parking fee schedule. The analysis included recalculating fully burdened hourly rates using FY 2025–26 budgeted salary and benefit data, updating time estimates for each fee activity based on current service delivery practices, gathering revised annual volume statistics, and evaluating the fee schedule structure for alignment with how services are actually provided.

The Parking Operations division within SMTD manages event permitting, parking meter infrastructure services, and staff-based hourly rate services. The division operates with 12 budgeted FTE positions and a total departmental budget of $18,713,145 for FY 2025-26.

The study evaluated 10 existing fee-generating services across three categories: event permits, hourly staff rates, and parking meter installation services. Current cost recovery levels range from 87% to 96%, indicating that fees have generally kept pace with costs through prior annual adjustments but have not fully closed the gap with rising personnel and operating expenses. • Event Permits are charged at the hourly rate of the staff member assigned to the event (Parking Manager, Parking Operations Specialist, or Customer Service Supervisor). Cost recovery ranges from 87% to 96%.
• Hourly Staff Rates cover five existing positions whose time may be directly billed when requested.

Cost recovery ranges from 87% to 96%.
• Parking Meter Pole Removal and/or Installation. The current fee of $714.90 recovers 89% of the $804.86 full cost.
• Parking Meter Head Removal and/or Installation. The current fee of $431.54 recovers 87% of the $497.15 full cost.

The study identified four positions that support parking operations but were not previously included in the fee schedule. The table below shows the fully burdened hourly rate for each position at full cost recovery.

New Position Fully Burdened Hourly Rate
Senior Administrative Analyst $372.63
Fiscal Staff Assistant III $241.79
Lead Parking Meter Technician $307.71
Parking Meter Technician $303.84
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Once the commitment is made to understand the full cost of providing services, it is important to review and update the analysis in order to keep pace with changes in service delivery, staffing changes, and demand levels.

Most of our agencies ask us at the conclusion of the study: how often should this type of study be undertaken? Our advice is to conduct this detailed analysis at least every three but not more than five years, with minor adjustments in the non‐study years to keep pace with economic impacts. MGT recommends the City apply an inflation adjustment to fees annually, based on the most recent CPI from All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles area or the City’s total compensation increases to keep pace with inflation. The best industry practice is to apply this index once per year as part of the City’s annual budget process. This is particularly helpful once an agency has chosen to adopt a cost recovery policy – whether 100% of cost or something less – in order to keep fees at the desired level.

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Environment Current Fee
Community Gardens - Annual Permit
(Renewal) - Small (less than 150 Sq. Ft) $217.00 $120.00 (not updated since 2011) No exact match $120.00 (Similar) $31.00 (Similar) No exact match Community Gardens - Annual Permit
(Renewal) - Medium (150-249 Sq. Ft.) $217.00 $120.00 (not updated since 2011) No exact match $120.00 (Similar) $31.00 (Similar) No exact match Community Gardens - Annual Permit
(Renewal) - Large (250 Sq Ft. and
Larger)
$217.00 No exact match No exact match $120.00 (Similar) $31.00 (Similar) No exact match Peer Agencies
City of Santa Monica - Office of Sustainability and the Environment Peer Comparison Study Notes: Where a jurisdiction does not publish an exact analog to Santa Monica’s line item, the closest published category is used (or N/A).

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City of Santa Monica - Recreation and Arts Comparison Study Line Item / Activity by Department City of Santa
Monica Units/ Description Beverly Hills, CA Burbank, CA Culver City, CA Los Angeles, CA West Hollywood, CA Recreation and Arts Current Fee
Community Events
Application fee $138 Application fee
Special event permitting (Community
Development): Large Special Event Permit $4,214
per application. Large Special Event
Permit—Nonprofit BH-based $1,025 per
application. Small Special Event Permit $962 per
permit. Small Special Event Permit—Nonprofit BHbased $702 per permit.

APPLICATION FEE: Park Facility Permit /
Reservation acts as application; standard
reservation fee $90 (2
‑
hr block). Large organized
events require additional permit
processing/insurance via Special Event
application through City (contact Parks & Rec for
application-specific processing fees).

Closest official application/processing fees tied to
events/permits: Film permits—Film LA application
fee $660 (set by FilmLA; listed in fee schedule). City
Film Permit Approval $318 per permit. (Culver City
FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Exhibit G Police—Film
Permits)
Closest official application fee for facility/event
permitting in published excerpt: reservations
require advance deposit of 50% of total fees; some
uses add per-permit charges (e.g., additional $25
per permit for social gatherings with
refreshments). Formal citywide special-event
application fees are not consolidated in this
excerpt. (LA RAP Board Report 24-166, Attachment
A)
Event application/appeal fees (Special Event
Permit Modification Fees): Appeal fee
(reconsideration of special event application
denial) $360; Permit modification fee $286. (West
Hollywood FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Special Event
Fees)
Administrative fee $509.31 Administrative fee
Admin/processing & staffing examples: Special
Event Permits—After Hours Service Fee $129/hr.

Special Event—Sworn Police Personnel $133/hr (4-
hr minimum + outside costs). Police Planning &
Supervision: Filming $325/permit; Major Private
Events $13,019/permit; Other Non-Major Private
Events $798/permit. Special Event Personnel Fees =
Actual Cost. Special Event cancellations: generally
50% of permit fee non-refunded if cancelled within
<2 business days (see notes).

Administrative fees & staffing: Staffing/insurance
billed separately per event; permit schedule
references insurance and security requirements.

No flat 'admin processing' fee in park fee doc;
staffing billed as actual cost or per contract (use
Go! Party/party rental staffing add-ons as
example).

Administrative / processing-type fees shown in
Parks rentals: Reservation deposit (refundable)
$26; Extended permit time $27/hr; Custodial fee
$60/hr; refundable security deposit $216;
Moonbounce reservation fee $32/use. (Culver City
FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Exhibit F-3 Park Facilities &
Fields)
Administrative-type fees within RAP Schedule
excerpt: additional $25 per permit for social
gatherings with refreshments; cancellation
refunds depend on timing; refundable deposits
($50 for ≤2 hr permits; $100 for ≥3 hr permits). (LA
RAP Board Report 24-166, Attachment A)
Administrative-type fees in Recreation Services +
Special Event schedules: Security deposit $150
(many facilities). Special Event Encroachment Fee
$100; Post-event inspection & facility repairs
$195 (if applicable). (West Hollywood FY25-26 Fee
Schedule)
Event administrative fee – Drone light show NEW Administrative fee No specific ‘drone light show’ event administrative
fee identified in the FY25-26 fee schedule; use
Special Event permit fees + staffing/personnel
(Actual Cost) and police rates as applicable.

Event administrative fee — Drone light show: No
specific drone fee in schedule. Drone shows would
fall under Special Event or Park Permit with
additional staff/insurance costs (use 'actual cost'
staffing & insurance clauses).

No drone/light-show-specific line item located in
official FY25-26 fee schedule. Closest analog:
special event-related permit + staffing fees (e.g.,
additional staff hourly $26; security guard hourly
$26; after-hours staff $26/hr) plus any
Police/FilmLA permit requirements if applicable.
(Culver City FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Exhibit F-3 +
Exhibit G)
No drone/light-show-specific line item in the
published RAP Schedule excerpt; treat as special
event/venue permit with applicable facility rental
rate(s) + required deposits and any staffing
charges. (LA RAP Board Report 24-166)
No drone/light-show-specific line item in FY25-26
fee schedule. Closest analog: Special Event
Property Use ($350/day public property; $400/day
city facilities/parks) + any street-use fees and postevent inspection/repair charges if applicable. (West Hollywood FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Special
Event Fees)
Neighborhood notification fee $0.78 Per piece
No explicit neighborhood notification fee
identified in the FY25-26 fee schedule (may be
handled operationally or via event permit
conditions rather than a separate fee line item).

Neighborhood notification fee: Not listed
separately in park schedule. Notifications
typically handled through event permit conditions
rather than a fee; treat as administrative
requirement (no fee).

No separate neighborhood notification fee located
in FY25-26 fee schedule for PRCS events. Closest
analog: film/special event permitting may require
notifications as a condition; costs handled
operationally rather than as a listed fee.

No separate neighborhood notification fee listed
in the published RAP Schedule excerpt; typically
handled as a permit condition rather than a
standalone fee (not in Attachment A).

No standalone neighborhood notification fee
found in FY25-26 fee schedule sections reviewed;
special event permitting includes
modification/appeal fees and property/street-use
fees, but notifications appear as requirements
rather than itemized fees. (West Hollywood FY25-
26 Fee Schedule, Special Event Fees)
Site Fee (deposit) $229.75 Deposit
Deposits / site fees (examples): Indoor Refundable
Surety Deposit $1,000 per rental. Library Kitchen
refundable security deposit $154 per rental.

Nonrefundable Booking Fee (Receptions) $1,500
per permit. Park Closure for Private Rental
$25,000/day (in addition to rental charges).

For a 2 hour facility reservation there is a cleaning
deposit that is charged.which is between $113-
$280 depending on facility size
$216
Deposits: indoor/outdoor permits include
refundable deposit $50 (permit ≤2 hours) or $100
(≥3 hours). Reservations require 50% advance
deposit of total fees. (LA RAP Board Report 24-166,
Attachment A)
Deposits: Recreation Services security deposit
commonly $150 (listed as ‘Security
Deposit’/‘Deposits’ with room rentals). (West
Hollywood FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Recreation
Services)
Peer Agencies
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City of Santa Monica - Recreation and Arts Comparison Study Line Item / Activity by Department City of Santa
Monica Units/ Description Beverly Hills, CA Burbank, CA Culver City, CA Los Angeles, CA West Hollywood, CA Recreation and Arts Current Fee
Cultural Affairs
Miles Playhouse $700
Full day rental fee
+ $55/hr for
meetings, staffing,
and security
Closest comparable to Miles Playhouse: Greystone
Theatre Rental—Mon–Fri 9am–6pm $300/hr
(Resident) / $375/hr (Non-Resident) (2-hr min).

Evenings (Mon–Fri 6pm–10pm) & Weekends
(9am–10pm) $400/hr (Resident) / $500/hr (NonResident) (2-hr min). Reception add-on $1,500/day (Resident) / $1,875/day (Non-Resident).

Miles Playhouse analog / Performance Venues: No
direct theater named; multipurpose rooms (Ovrom
A/B) $225 Resident / $338 Non
‑
Resident per 2
‑
hr
block can be used as small performance space
analog; larger off-site theater rentals handled
separately.

Closest analog: Veterans Memorial Complex /
auditorium-type space rentals (hourly rates vary
by room and classification; e.g., large rooms
$245/hr private party resident; $308/hr
commercial resident). Specific theater/playhouse
line item not identified in FY25-26 fee schedule
excerpt. (Culver City FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Exhibit
F-2)
Closest analog in official published RAP Schedule
excerpt: indoor room rentals (hourly tiers by
capacity and whether income-generating) and
kitchen rental $75; no specific ‘playhouse’ line
item in Attachment A. (LA RAP Board Report 24-166,
Attachment A)
Closest analog: Plummer Park Great Hall, Combo
Rooms 1&2 or 5&6: $10/hr (Resident and Nonprofit) + $150 security deposit Developer Fee - Cultural Arts Requirement
Application Processing $7,307.29 Application Processing Fee Fine Art / Cultural requirement analog: In Lieu of
Fine Art Payment = 90% of the required art value
(calculated per BHMC 3-1.802 based on total
construction costs; no maximum amount stated).

Developer Fee - Cultural Arts Requirement: Not
listed in Parks fee schedule
No PRCS ‘cultural arts requirement’ developer
processing fee identified in Culver City FY25-26
schedule sections reviewed. Closest official
application/processing fee concept in document:

FilmLA application fee $660 or City Film Permit
Approval $318 (processing-type permit fees).
(Culver City FY25-26 Fee Schedule, Exhibit G)
CDP-COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: $15281
No ‘cultural arts requirement’ processing fee
identified in FY25-26 fee schedule sections
reviewed. Closest development-processing style
fees within fee schedule include various
planning/building fees and City Manager ‘in-lieu’
fees (e.g., Affordable Housing in-lieu fees). (West
Hollywood FY25-26 Fee Schedule)
Unsolicited art installation permit proposals
(.5x/month) NEW Permit proposal Fee
No specific fee line found for unsolicited public
art/installation proposals in the FY25-26
schedule; closest related item is the Fine Arts ‘In
Lieu of Fine Art’ obligation (90% of required art
value) tied to development projects.

No separate fee - handled via project review Art in Public Places Fee: "Set by City Resolution" No specific unsolicited public art
proposal/permitting fee found in sources
reviewed. Closest official published fees related to
‘permits’ are RAP facility/court permit rates and
park development mitigation fees. (LA RAP Board
Report 24-166; LA RAP Park Fees)
No specific unsolicited art installation proposal
fee identified in FY25-26 fee schedule sections
reviewed. West Hollywood fee schedule does
include many permit/application fees across
departments, but not a public-art proposal line
item. (West Hollywood FY25-26 Fee Schedule)
Peer Agencies
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Use of Public Property Fees Analysis
Memo on Small Wireless Facility Attachments to City-Owned Infrastructure Reports are included as exhibits for informational purposes only on the following pages.

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6 SANTA MONICA

FIRE DEPARTMENT

EMS & FIRE HAZARD

FEE STUDY
JUNE 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................iv SECTION I: EMS SERVICE FEE STUDY .............................................................................1 EMS System Overview..........................................................................................................2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 Regional and State Oversight...................................................................................................... 3 Fire Department Leadership and Command Structure ................................................................ 4 EMS Staffing & Personnel .....................................................................................................9 Staffing Introduction .................................................................................................................. 9 Budget & Finance............................................................................................................... 15 SMFD Budget........................................................................................................................... 15 Ambulance Fee Study......................................................................................................... 18 Current EMS Fees .................................................................................................................... 18 Ambulance Fee Study Methodology.......................................................................................... 18 Fee Recommendations and Options......................................................................................... 28 EMS Cost Recovery Opportunities....................................................................................... 29 Treat and No Transport Fee (Engine Response) ......................................................................... 29 Treat and No Transport Fee (Advanced Provider Unit)................................................................ 30 Motor Vehicle Accident Response Fee...................................................................................... 30 Ambulance Subscription Program....................................................................................... 31 Administrative and Operational Considerations........................................................................ 31 Regulatory and Reimbursement Considerations ....................................................................... 32 Specialized Applications.......................................................................................................... 32 Proposition 26 Considerations ................................................................................................. 32 Program Pricing and Billing Considerations............................................................................... 33 SECTION II: FHSZ INSPECTION STUDY..........................................................................34 FHSZ Inspection Requirements........................................................................................... 35 Historical Wildfire Risk Context—Regional Narrative................................................................. 35 Requirements for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Inspections ........................................................... 38 Recommended Staffing Requirements ..................................................................................... 43 Full Cost of the Inspection Program.......................................................................................... 46 Potential Program Fees............................................................................................................ 48 Attachment E

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SECTION III: FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................50 Key Findings ...................................................................................................................... 51 EMS Service Fee Study ............................................................................................................. 51 FHSZ Inspection Fee Study....................................................................................................... 51 Recommended Strategies .................................................................................................. 52 SECTION IV: APPENDICES ...........................................................................................59 Appendix A: Table of Figures ............................................................................................... 60 Attachment E

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
AP Triton wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to each of those individuals and organizations whose contributions and assistance made this project possible.

Our sincere appreciation is extended to each of you!
Santa Monica Fire Department
Matthew Hallock
Fire Chief
Tom Clemo
Deputy Fire Chief, Administration
Dan Caldwell
Deputy Fire Chief, Operations
Joe Cavin
Fire Marshal
Patrick Nulty
Battalion Chief – EMS
Jonathan Tang
Principal Administrative Analyst
Robert Erdmann
Battalion Chief, Administration
Dan Galvan
Assistant Fire Marshal
And to each of the firefighters, officers, support staff, and elected and appointed officials who daily serve the citizens and visitors of the City of Santa Monica.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report evaluates the current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fee structure and Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) inspection program of the Santa Monica Fire Department to identify opportunities for improved cost recovery, operational efficiency, and long-term program sustainability. Conducted by AP Triton, the study provides a comprehensive assessment of EMS system operations, ambulance transport cost recovery, and wildfire inspection program requirements to support informed policy and financial decision-making by the City.

The study found that the fire department operates a modern, integrated fire-based EMS delivery system that provides advanced life support (ALS) first response, in-house ambulance transport services, and innovative mobile integrated healthcare initiatives. EMS-related incidents account for approximately 77% of all department responses, demonstrating the significant operational demand placed on the EMS system. The Department’s transition from a contracted ambulance transport model to an inhouse Ambulance Operator Program represents a substantial operational enhancement intended to improve response efficiency, patient care coordination, and system integration.

This analysis determined that a comprehensive review and adjustment of EMS-related fees is warranted to ensure compliance with California Proposition 26 requirements and improve alignment between service costs and revenue recovery. The study identified opportunities to strengthen EMS cost recovery through evaluation of ambulance transport rates, advanced life support assessment fees, treat-and-release billing opportunities, first responder fees, lift-assist fees, and other supplemental cost recovery mechanisms. Additionally, the study recommends continued evaluation of subscriptionbased or membership program models and potential reimbursement opportunities associated with the department’s Advanced Provider Unit (APU) program.

Unlike most other types of businesses, where pricing is based on a single rate for service, healthcare operates differently. Each patient may have a different payer type, and reimbursement levels vary depending on insurance coverage. Cost recovery for ambulance transport, as analyzed in this report, represents a snapshot in time using historical averages and past performance to inform revenue projections, while recognizing that actual fee collections will likely be substantially lower than billed charges.

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The report also evaluated the City’s newly established Fire Hazard Severity Zone inspection responsibilities resulting from updated CAL FIRE Local Responsibility Area mapping requirements. The City now contains Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones requiring implementation of defensible space inspection, compliance, and public education programs. Based on parcel inventories and projected inspection workloads, the analysis estimates that approximately 1.0 fulltime equivalent Fire Inspector position will be required to support annual inspections, re-inspections, AB 38 real estate transaction inspections, public education, and program administration activities.

Santa Monica City CouncilMay 26, 2026

Santa Monica City Council
May 26, 2026