City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
CAROLINE TOROSIS
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN JESSE ZWICK
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
LANA NEGRETE NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI
CITY MANAGER
HEIDI VON TONGELN
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
INTERIM CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
.CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA AND, A TELECONFERENCE
LOCATION IN WASHINGTON, DC 20037
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM(PDT) AND
AT TELECONFERENCE SITE AT 8:30 PM
(EDT)
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. (PDT) in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, and 8:30 P.M. (EDT) at a teleconference site located at the Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Hotel, 1201 24th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, where a Councilmember will be present and participating via teleconference.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
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LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. Proclamation: Pride Month
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Award RFP #470 to The People Concern for Administration of the Santa Monica Renter Aid Program to Provide Financial Assistance and Case Management to Qualifying Households
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award RFP #470 to The People Concern for administration of the Santa Monica Renter Aid Program for the Housing and Human Services Department
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The People Concern, in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for two years, with three additional one-year renewal option(s) in the amount of $1,200,000 per year, on the same terms and conditions, for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.B. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with the City of Culver City for Recyclable Materials Tip and Transfer Services
City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/27/2026 12:02 PM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Culver City for recyclable materials transfer services for the Public Works Department. This recommended contract is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (g) and is for a total amount not to exceed $6,334,059 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.C. Approval of California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) Authority Delegation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the resolution is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Adopt a resolution of the City of Santa Monica updating the delegating authority to the City Treasurer, the Assistant Finance Director, the Deputy Finance Director, the Financial Operations Manager and the Business And Revenue Operations Manager to authorize distributions from the California Employers’ Retirement Benefit Trust (CERBT) fund.
4.D. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Repealing and Replacing Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 2.62, Creating Chapters 2.73 and 2.74, and Amending Chapters 2.50, 2.64, and 2.66 to Implement Various Board and Commission Changes Resulting from the City of Santa Monica 2025 Comprehensive Board and Commission Review
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.E. Approval to Accept Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant and Award RFP# 11125 to H.W. Lochner for the Systemic Crosswalks Improvements on Ocean Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, and 23rd Street and Hill Street - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
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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 a grant awarded to the City in the amount of $1,223,640 from the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for the Systemic Crosswalk Improvements on Ocean Avenue, Colorado Avenue, and 23rd Street & Hill Street in the Public Works Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals;
4. Award RFP #11125 to H.W. Lochner to provide transportation planning and traffic engineering services for the Systemic Crosswalk Improvements on Ocean Avenue, Colorado Avenue, and 23rd Street & Hill Street for the Public Works Department;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with H.W. Lochner in an amount not to exceed $375,000 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).
4.F. 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 - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
City of Santa Monica Generated: 5/27/2026 12:02 PM Page 7 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).
4.G. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services for Grant Management Services for the Community Development Department - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
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.
4.H. 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 - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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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 (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.
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4.I. 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 - New Item Received. 5/20/2026 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.
4.J. City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
4.K. City Council - Special Meeting - May 11, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
4.L. City Council - Special Meeting - May 12, 2026 5:35 PM - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV12746; John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV15009; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2; LASC # 23SMCV03120; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV26548; John CW Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 23STCV29623; John Doe (A.G.) v.
Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al; LASC # 23SMCV06066; John GA DOE, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06484; John U.L.W. Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al.; LASC # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 15, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV0239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV09398; John Doe 33, et al. v.
City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV15420; John Doe 49 v. City, et al.; LASC # 24STCV19296; John DD Doe v. City, et al.; 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 of Santa Monica Generated: 5/27/2026 12:02 PM Page 10 City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV12089; John Doe 69, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al.; LASC # 25STCV24158 - New Item Received. 5/8/2026
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) – 1 case - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Lori Gentles v. City; LASC # 24STCV18968 [report out only] - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
7.A. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-28 Proposed Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget - New Item Received. 5/20/2026 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.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
No items
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
No items
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures for Light Fleet-Based Service with Electric Vehicle Charging - New Item Received. 5/20/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica to Establish Standards and Procedures of Approval for Light Fleet-Based Service With Electric Vehicle Charging, and Creation of a Use Classification for Light-Fleet Based Service With Electric Vehicle Charging.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16.A. Request of Councilmembers Zernitskaya and Negrete to approve an expenditure of up to $5,000 of Council discretionary funds to support the Route 66 Centennial celebration on the Santa Monica Pier on June 4, 2026 - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
16.B. A Request from Councilmember Negrete that the City Council Consider Directing the City Manager to engage with CCSM regarding the rehabilitation project at the Virginia Avenue Apartments as outlined in Attachment A - New Item Received. 5/20/2026
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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