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,
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Persons wishing to address the City Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
We recognize that these peoples are still here, and as settlers and kuyam (guests), we recognize our responsibility and obligation to care for their land in partnership with them.
The City of Santa Monica commits to work in partnership with the Gabrieleño/Tongva people to uplift their voices and visibility on their ancestral land.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS / PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
1. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT ON SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS (For regular meetings, public comment is permitted on Special Agenda Items and items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 4 raised under this agenda item. For special meetings, public input is limited to scheduled Special Agenda Items only.)
1.A. Written Comments
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. 2026 Juneteenth Proclamation
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. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant with the California Department of Transportation for the Reconnecting Pico Project and Execution of Necessary Associated Documents
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant awarded to the City in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program for the Santa Monica Reconnecting Pico Project in the Public Works Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals; and
4. Authorize a budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.B. Adoption of Resolutions Calling the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 and Requesting that the Municipal Election Be Consolidated with the Los Angeles County Statewide General Election
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council adopt:
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1. A finding that the recommended actions herein do not constitute a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. A resolution calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and
3. A resolution requesting that the Municipal Election be consolidated with the Los Angeles (LA) County Statewide General Election and request services from the LA County Registrar-Recorder for the General Municipal Election.
4.C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Regional Parks and Open Space District Planning and Design Grant for the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Planning and Design and Execution of Necessary Associated Documents
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section 15252 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant awarded to the City in the amount of $499,149, from the Regional Parks and Open Space District 2025 Planning and Design Grant for the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Planning 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 grant and all grant renewals; and
4. Authorize a budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.D. Award Request for Bid #SP2779 and Authorization to enter into Agreement With Murray Plumbing & Heating for Process Mechanical Services Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2779 to Murray Plumbing and Heating Corporation for process mechanical services for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Murray Plumbing and Heating Corporation in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 over a fiveyear period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement #10806 With JustPark for Parking Data Analytics Management Services for the Department of Transportation
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 6 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15306 and a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #10806 (CCS) in the amount of $258,123 with JustPark, for parking data analytics management services for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a nine-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,964,071, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.04.030 on Beach Parking Lot Parking Permits and Hours
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. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.04.030 on beach parking lot hours and parking permits.
4.G. Approval of First Modification to Agreement #11521 with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for Construction Services for the 7th Street Fencing Upgrade and Activation Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to agreement #11521 (CCS) in the amount of $526,355 with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for construction services for the 7th Street Fencing Upgrade and Activation Project for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,511,355 with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.H. Award Contract with Los Angeles County Homeless Services and Housing Department for Predictive Prevention Pilot Utilizing a County Homelessness Prevention Unit Services Model in the City of Santa Monica Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Los Angeles County Homeless Services and Housing Department for implementation of a Predictive Prevention Pilot for the Housing and Human Services Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(i) and is for a total amount not to exceed $800,000 for one year, with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.I. Award Request for Proposal #2784 and Authorization to enter into Agreement With Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. for Preparation of a Nexus Study for the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP SP2784 to Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. to prepare a nexus study for the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $115,450 (including a $10,505 contingency) for one year, with two-one year renewal options with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section. (Requires five votes)
4.J. Ratify Emergency Purchase Order Modification for Commercial Scaffolding of California Incorporated for Emergency Shoring at PS5
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to Section 15269 and a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Ratify the Procurement Manager’s issuance of a purchase order with Commercial Scaffolding of California Incorporated for the extended rental of emergency temporary shoring for Parking Structure 5 for the Department of Transportation. The emergency purchase order modification of $90,000 will be made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(i) and is for a total amount not to exceed $265,260 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.K. Approval of the First Modification to Agreement #11584 with ACCO Engineering Systems for Mechanical and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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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 #11584 in the amount of $3,000,000 with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. (ACCO) for mechanical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repair services for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $9,500,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.L. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Office of Grants and Local Services Grant Authorized by Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) for the City of Santa Monica Capital Improvement of Airport Lands and Execution of All Necessary Associated Documents
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant awarded in the amount of $10,000,000, without a required local match, from the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) via California State Parks, Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) for the Airport Conversion Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals.
4. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.M. Approval of First Modification to Agreement #11730 with AAAdvantage Concrete Coatings for Resurfacing Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Structures) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to agreement #11730 (CCS) in the amount of $375,485 with AAAdvantage Concrete Coatings for Parking Structure 2 stair resurfacing services for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a three-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,126,456, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.N. Award Bid and enter into Agreements With Airwave Communications Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Vehicle Upfitting for Police and Fire Departments
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 9 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. Award Bid #4500 to Airwave Communications Ent., Inc. to provide labor and parts required to upfit, repair and maintain specialty equipment for the City’s fleet of emergency vehicles for the Police and Fire departments;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Airwave Communications Ent., Inc. for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $7,041,250 for five years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Airwave Communications Ent., Inc. for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $719,125 for five years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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, 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
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5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica, et al. v. Waymo LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC et al. v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06681
5.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Waymo LLC v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06541
5.F. Public employee appointment - Gov. Code § 54957(b): consider public employee appointment; title: City Clerk; Gov. Code § 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator; City negotiator: Mayor/Personnel Director; unrepresented employee: City Clerk
5.G. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Gov. Code § 54957(b): City Manager
5.H. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Lori Gentles v. City; LASC # 24SMCV00824 (report out)
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
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.)
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10.A. Introduction and Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending Chapter
4.63, Hotel Worker Living Wage Related to Regional Alignment for Wages and Health Benefits and Introduction for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.63, Hotel Worker Minimum Wage, Related to Regional Alignment for Wages and Health Benefits - Item Pulled at Request of Staff. 6/08/26 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.63, Hotel Worker Living Wage Related to Regional Alignment for Wages and Health Benefits; and
3. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.63, Hotel Worker Minimum Wage, Related to Regional Alignment for Wages and Health Benefits.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Approval of the City of Santa Monica 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade Float Program; Authorization to enter into Agreement with Artistic Entertainment Services for Float Design, Construction and Parade Operations; and Launch of Sponsorship and Community Engagement Campaign
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. Receive the status update regarding development of a City of Santa Monica float entry for the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade;
3. Approve the official participation of the City of Santa Monica in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Artistic Entertainment Services for design, construction, animation, floral decoration, logistics, and parade operations for a total amount not to exceed $650,000;
5. Approve the launch of a robust community engagement and volunteer program;
6. Approve the launch of a fundraising and sponsorship campaign to offset program costs to the greatest extent feasible; and
7. Authorize staff to pursue philanthropic, tourism, hospitality, corporate, and regional partnership opportunities associated with the float program.
11.B. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Council Rules of Order To Implement Senate Bill 707 (2025) Amending the Ralph M. Brown Act and Making Additional Procedural Changes
Recommended Action
City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 12 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt:
1. A finding that the resolution is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. The attached resolution amending the Council Rules of Order based on direction from the January 27, 2026 Council meeting to explore options to: to hear Closed Session; requiring increased collaboration on Councilmember Discussion items; hear general Public Input towards the end of meetings; and revise the rule to reduce speaking time for more than 25 registered speakers to per item instead of per public input section; and;
3. Additional modifications to the attached resolution regarding: general Rules of Order; the Time and Place for Regular Meetings; the Agenda; Categories and Order of Business; Public Testimony; Conduct and Safety; Voting Procedure; and Use of Technology.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Public Hearing and Approval of the 2026 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report
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. Hold a public hearing, receive public comment, and approve the proposed 2026 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report for the Public Works Department
12.B. Public Hearing and Report on City’s Staff Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Calendar Year 2025
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that this report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
2. Hold a public hearing and receive the informational report on City of Santa Monica staff vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
12.C. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution Approving the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) to Issue Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of Tierra Apts, L.P.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the development of affordable housing at 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street was previously analyzed in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2020100575), and the issuance of the TEFRA bond for this project has no possibility of significant effect pursuant to City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 13 Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the CMFA in an amount not-to-exceed $28,000,000 for the benefit of Tierra Apts, L.P. to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development, and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing development to be located at 1402 Wilshire Boulevard and 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street.
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
16.A. Request of Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, and Zernitskaya to approve an expenditure of up to $5,000 in Council discretionary funds to support Art on Ocean, a free public arts festival planned for August 8, 2026, on Ocean Avenue and Palisades Park in Santa Monica, with allocations from each Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds as follows: $1,000 allocated from Councilmember Hall, $2,000 from Councilmember Negrete, and $2,000 from Councilmember Zernitskaya
16.B. Request of Councilmembers Hall, Zernitskaya, and Snell that Council direct the City Manager to sign “A Pledge for Shared Prosperity,” the anti-poverty pledge launched by the Los Angeles County Poverty Alleviation Initiative (PAI), and to integrate the pledge’s three countywide goals into Santa Monica’s existing outreach and benefits-access work
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 6/11/2026 4:53 PM Page 14 [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
Santa Monica Blue Bus Lines #1, #2, #3, #5, #9 and the EXPO Line serve City Hall.
Parking is available on Main Street, on Olympic Drive, and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free).