City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA
CAROLINE TOROSIS
MAYOR
ELLIS RASKIN JESSE ZWICK
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM
DAN HALL BARRY SNELL
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
LANA NEGRETE NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
OLIVER C. CHI
CITY MANAGER
HEIDI VON TONGELN
CITY ATTORNEY
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
INTERIM CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
.CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250, SANTA
MONICA, CA AND, A TELECONFERENCE
LOCATION IN NASHVILLE,TN 37219
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Participants may join a meeting by phone via Zoom. Dial, the phone number to access Zoom’s audio system, and enter the Zoom Meeting ID to join the meeting.
Zoom Dial-In Information: Phone Number (669) 900-6833 (US), Meeting ID:978 8290 3006# Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the business 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
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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: Wallis Annenberg Day
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. Authorization to Issue Purchase Orders with Various Vendors for Four Sweepers and Twelve Front Loaders for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Division
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines;
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment for purchase of one Fayat Ravo E2 battery-electric bicycle lane sweeper (BEV Bicycle Lane Sweeper) for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $432,268, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Tymco, Inc., for purchase of three compressed natural gas (CNG) Tymco Model 600 street sweepers (CNG Street Sweepers) for the Public Works Department.
This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,511,941, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
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4. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, for purchase of eleven CNG front loader refuse vehicles for the Public Works Department.
This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $7,021,686, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
5. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Haaker Refuse for purchase of one McNeilus Volterra ZFL battery-electric front loader (BEV Front Loader) for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,016,027, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.B. Approval of Ratification of Issuance of Purchase Order to Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for the Pier Bollard Emergency Repair Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15269 (Emergency Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Ratify the Procurement Manager’s issuance of a purchase order with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. to repair stainless steel manual assist bollards at the Santa Monica Pier for the Public Works Department. The emergency purchase was 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 $46,358.
4.C. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.
4.D. Approval of Extension of Cooperative Agreement #14093 with Los Angeles County for Maintenance of 2.9 Miles of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail Located Within the City of Santa Monica
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to cooperative agreement #14093 with Los Angeles County (County) for the City to sweep the Beach Bike Trail within Santa Monica, whereby the County would reimburse the City annually, based on an annual proration of TDA Article 3 Funds. This will result in a twenty-year amended agreement.
4.E. Approval of Modification to the Purchase Order with Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for Sodium Hypochlorite
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 Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to increase purchasing authority in the amount of $455,000 with Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for sodium hypochlorite for the Public Works Department. This would result in a revised purchasing authority total not to exceed $1,030,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Approval of the Second Modification to Agreement #10779 (CCS) with Ramboll America's Engineering Solutions, Inc. for Charnock Groundwater Management Program
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 second modification to Agreement #10779 (CCS) in the amount of $350,000 with Ramboll America’s Engineering Solutions, Inc. to provide Charnock Well Field (Charnock) groundwater management program services for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,175,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.G. Authorization for Procurement Manager to Issue Purchase Order to Allstar Fire Equipment for Purchase and Delivery of Turnouts
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment for the purchase of structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City’s Procurement Policy and is for an amount not to exceed $801,846, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.H. Award Agreement to Golden State Certified Development Corporation for Operation of the Virginia Avenue Park Community Kitchen 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. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Golden State Certified Development Corporation for operation of the Virginia Avenue Park Community Kitchen for the Housing and Human Services Department.
This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process, pursuant to SMMC Section 2.24.250(b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $825,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.I. Approval of the Pier Corporation Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Work Plan and Authorization to Execute a Seventh Modification to Services Agreement between the City and Santa Monica Pier Corporation
Recommended Action
Staff recommend 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. Approve the Santa Monica Pier Corporation Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Work Plan; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a seventh modification to extend Services Agreement No. 10101 between the City and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation through June 30, 2027.
4.J. Second Reading and Adoption 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 adopt the attached Ordinance.
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4.K. Adoption of Resolution and Approval of License agreement with SWISS XMAS INC., in connection with the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck as a temporary event space for the Swiss Winter Village - Santa Monica Pier, from November 2, 2026 through January 15, 2027
Recommended Action
Staff recommend 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 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 SWISS XMAS INC., in connection with the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck as a holiday market, from November 2. 2026 through January 15, 2027. as set forth in the staff report;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with SWISS XMAS INC., in connection with the use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck as a temporary event space for the Swiss Winter Village - Santa Monica Pier, from November 2, 2026 through January 15, 2027; and
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing an exemption from certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of the Santa Monica Pier by SWISS XMAS INC., in accordance with the License Agreement during the Santa Monica Holiday Market, from November 2, 2026 through January 15, 2027.
4.L. Award RFP #465 to Transit Ridership Software for National Transit Database (NTD) Reporting for the Department of Transportation
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 RFP 465 to Urban Transportation Associates, Inc. for Transit Ridership Software for National Transit Database Reporting for the Department of Transportation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Urban Transportation Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $274,060 (for 3 years, with two (2) additional 1-year renewal options in the amount of $76,540, on the same terms and conditions), for a total amount not to exceed $350,600 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.M. Adoption of a Resolution Cancelling August 25th Regular Meeting of the City Council - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 9 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following:
1. Cancel the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council, for the summer recess;
2. Adopt attached amended resolution approving changes to the 2026 City Council Regular Meeting schedule; and
3. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
4.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
4.O. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
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 # 24STCV08239; 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 (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; John Doe 71, et al. v.
City of Santa Monica, et al., # 25STCV32120; John Doe 76 v. Roe 1, a public entity; et al., # 25STCV32032; John Doe 77 v. City of Santa Monica, et al., # 26STCV07769 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
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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 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Martha Garcia, et. al. v City, et. al., LASC # 24SMCV00971 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Santa Monica, et al. v. Waymo LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.E. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC et al. v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06681 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.F. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Waymo LLC v. City, LASC # 25SMCV06541 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.G. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property:
restrictive covenants at 1514 7th Street and 1238 7th Street, Santa Monica, California; City negotiators: Jing Yeo, Director of Community Development; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Priyesh Bhakta, President of Hankey Capital; under negotiation: price and terms of payment. - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.H. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Sean Ahaus, California Roadhouse, Inc., a California corporation d.b.a.
California Roadhouse; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for lease - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.I. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case (256 Santa Monica Pier/California Roadhouse, Inc.) - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
5.J. 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. - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 11 . 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.)
No items
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of a Resolution to Implement a Policy Addressing Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings and Encouraging Public Participation Pursuant to SB 707, Amending Government Code Section 54953.4 - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
Recommended Action
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 addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service and reasonable efforts to encourage participation in meetings pursuant to Senate Bill 707 (2025).
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND PARKING AUTHORITY
. ROLL CALL
12.A. Adoption of the Second Year of the FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget / Adoption of the First Year and Approval of the Second Year of the FY 2026-28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 12 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Monica adopting the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and adopting the first year and approving the second year of the FY 2026-28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget at Attachment B, as amended by Attachment D; Staff also recommends that the City Council and Parking Authority:
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica adopting the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and adopting the first year and approving the second year of the FY 2026-28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget at Attachment A, as amended by Attachment D; and
3. Adopt a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Santa Monica adopting the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and adopting the first year and approving the second year of the FY 2026-28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget at Attachment C, amended by Attachment D.
Staff also recommends that the City Council:
4. Adopt a Resolution revising the Master Fee Schedule (Attachment E);
5. Adopt a Resolution revising the Master Fine Schedule (Attachment F);
6. Adopt a Resolution establishing parking rates and permit fees for all City facilities (Attachment G);
7. Adopt a Resolution establishing new classifications and salary rates (Attachment H) and approve related position and classification changes (Attachment I);
8. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Gann Appropriations Limit (Attachment J);
9. Adopt a Resolution incorporating an SB1-funded project: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (Attachment K);
10.Authorize staff to amend the City’s Fiscal Policies to incorporate updated Procurement Policies, as described in Attachment L; and
11.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 findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges), and Section 15324 (Regulations of Working Conditions) and a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 21080.20.5of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
12.B. Approval of Minutes for the Housing Authority Board - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Housing Authority Board approve the minutes for the April 14, 2026, Housing Authority Board meeting.
. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
12.C. Public Hearing and Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 13 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per California Water Code Section 10652 (Applicability of California Environmental Quality Act);
2. Hold a public hearing and receive public comment for the proposed 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); and
3. Approve the attached resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.A. Approval of Establishment of Permit Parking Zone AAA and Adoption of Authorizing Resolution
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 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the attached resolution establishing Preferential Parking Regulations; and
3. Establish Preferential Parking Zone AAA on Larkin Place with the regulation:
“No parking from 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M., daily, except by permit.”
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: - Item to be continued to August 11, 2026
Board/Commission No. of
Appointme
nts
Term
End
Date
Special Requirements
Airport Commission 1
6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica
(Term may be adjusted due to
Airport Conversion Project)
Architectural Review Board 2
6/30/20
30 Persons qualified to: analyze
architectural and
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trends/information; appraise
resource uses per Municipal
Code; and be responsive to
needs of the community.
Experts in conservation,
recreation, design,
landscaping, the arts, urban
planning, cultural-historical
preservation, and ecological
and environmental science
Arts Commission 1
6/30/20
30 Reside or work in Santa
Monica and shall be actively
involved in the arts
Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel
Tax Citizens Oversight
Committee
2 6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica
Commission on Sustainability,
Environmental Justice and the
Environment
2 6/30/20
30 Reside or work in Santa
Monica and must have
significant expertise in one of
the following areas: Energy,
water, transportation,
stormwater, wastewater,
coastal issues, waste
reduction and public health,
land use and sustainable
development, public education
Disabilities Commission
1 6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica who
self identifies with a disability
1 Resident of Santa Monica with
significant experience in the
disability community
Downtown Santa Monica. Inc. 3
6/30/20
30 Directors shall be City
residents or persons who are
employed, own property or
hold business licenses in the
City of Santa Monica.
Housing Authority Board 1
6/30/20
28 Housing Choice Voucher
(Section 8) participant with a
voucher issued by the Santa
Monica Housing Authority
program
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 15 1 Housing Choice Voucher
(Section 8) participant with a
voucher issued by the Santa
Monica Housing Authority
program and be formerly
unhoused
L.A. County West Vector Control
District 1
6/30/20
30 Registered Santa Monica
voter
Landmarks Commission
1 6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica over
the age of 18 and an architect
historian
1 6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica over
the age of 18 with
demonstrated interest and
knowledge, to the highest
extent practicable, of local
history
1 6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica over
the age of 18
Personnel Board 1
6/30/20
30 Either a resident of Santa
Monica, resident of Los
Angeles County that is
employed full-time within
Santa Monica, owns real
property in Santa Monica, or
has been issued a business
license by Santa Monica
Planning Commission 1
6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica
Public Safety Reform and
Oversight Commission
1 6/30/20
27 Resident of Santa Monica
between the ages of 18 and
25 (Pending legislation) 1
6/30/20
29 Recreation and Parks
Commission 2
6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica
Santa Monica Library Board 2
6/30/20
30 Resident of Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier Corporation 4
6/30/20
30 At least one shall be a resident
of Santa Monica, with the
remaining being residents or
persons who do business or
are employed in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/23/2026 9:32 AM Page 16 Santa Monica Travel and
Tourism, Inc. 3
6/30/20
30 At least one shall be a resident
of Santa Monica
16.B. Request of Councilmember Hall and Mayor Torosis that Council approve use of $5,500 of discretionary funds to support summer programming with new equipment for the Recreation and Arts Department - New Item Received. 6/18/2026
ADJOURNMENT
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