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
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• 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, JULY 28, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
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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
No items
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 SP2785 to and Authorize City Manager to enter into Agreements With WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI and Specialized Pavement Marking LLC for On-Call Contract Signage and Striping Services for the Public Works Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2785 to WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI, and Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for On-Call Signage and Striping for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 over a fiveyear period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.B. Authorization to enter into Third Modification to Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Local Coastal Plan Implementation City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15265 (Adoption of Coastal Plans and Programs) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #3897 (CCS) in the amount of $100,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to provide a revised Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan for the Community Development Department. This will result in a four-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $158,930.85, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.C. Award Bid #SP2709 to Sully Miller Contracting Company for Construction Services and RFP #SP2709 to Cannon Corporation for Construction Management Services for the Wilshire Boulevard Safety Improvement Project Phase 2B
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2709 to Sully Miller Contracting Company for construction services for the Wilshire Boulevard Safety Improvement Project Phase 2B for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sully Miller Contracting Company, in an amount not to exceed $7,609,433 (including a 15% contingency);
4. Award RFP #SP2709-CM to Cannon Corporation to provide construction management services for the Wilshire Boulevard Safety Improvement Project Phase 2B for the Public Works Department;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cannon Corporation in an amount not to exceed $512,850 over a two-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
6. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.D. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement #11607 SMA Builders, Inc. for Additional Construction Services for the Virginia Avenue Park Commercial Kitchen and Thelma Terry Center Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement No. 11607 (CCS) in the amount of $200,000 with SMA Builders, Inc. for construction services for the Virginia Avenue Park Commercial Kitchen and Thelma Terry Center Improvements Project for the Public Works Department.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 6 This would result in a new total amount not to exceed $2,174,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Santa Monica City Council to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Exclude Certain Sites from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Effectuate the Goals of the Realignment Plan, Including, but not limited to, Amendments to Maximize the Potential of City-Owned Sites in the Downtown Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.G. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 17, 2026 9:00 AM
4.H. Adoption of a Resolution to Vacate and Quitclaim a Public Service Utility Easement for a Sewer Line Located within the Roosevelt Elementary School Campus - New Item Received. 7/22/2026
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 significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Existing Facilities);
2. Adopt the attached resolution vacating the public service utility easement associated with a City-owned 8-inch sewer line, located between Alta Avenue and Montana Avenue, and traversing the Roosevelt Elementary School campus at 801 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90403 (APN 4280- 022-900); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute a Quitclaim Deed with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (“District”) vacating a Public Service Easement for an 8-inch City-owned sewer line traversing through Roosevelt Elementary School campus.
4.I. Adoption of a Salary Resolution approving the new Salary's for the revised Clarification Series of Building Inspector I, Building Inspector II, Senior Building Inspector and Inspection Supervisor - New Item Received. 7/23/2026 City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 7 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15324 (Class 24 Regulations of Working Conditions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the salary resolution (Attachment A).
4.J. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
4.K. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 5:35 PM - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 8
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):
Waymo, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25SMCV06541; City of Santa Monica et al. v. Waymo, LLC et al., LASC # 25SMCV06581; Santa Monica EV Holdings, LLC v. City of Santa Monica, LASC # 25MSCV06681
5.D. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; City property:
portions of Parking Lot 4 South and portions of Beach Park 1, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Anand Dawada for AD Media House LLC (India House); under negotiation: price and terms of payment of license - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
5.E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; City property:
portions of Parking Lot 4 South and portions of Parking Lot 5 South, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Florian Gosch for Olympic Austria GmbH, Austrian Commercial Register No. FN 364261d (Austria House); under negotiation:
price and terms of payment of license - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; City property:
portions of Parking Lot 4 South, portions of Parking Lot 5 South, and portions of Tongva Park, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Manoela Penna for Brazil Olympic Committee (Brazil House); under negotiation: price and terms of payment of license - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
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10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
No items
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT) Joint Powers Authority - New Item Received. 7/22/2026
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;
2. Adopt a resolution approving the City’s membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT);
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement establishing the WSCAHT; and
4. Appoint one (1) City Council member to serve as the City’s Director and one (1) City Council member to serve as the City’s Alternate Director on the Board of Directors of the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust.
11.B. Authorization to Enter into Certain Agreements and Provide Further Direction to Staff Related to a Housing Focused System of Care - New Item Received. 7/22/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council consider and take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the owner of The Palm Motel for the provision of rooms to operate interim stabilization housing for individuals and households who meet the Santa Monica Program Participant (SMPP) definition;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The People Concern for on-site operations and supportive services at The Palm Motel;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to fund the activation of shelter beds and supportive services at the Bell Shelter;
4. Approve exceptions to competitive bidding ECB #496, #498498, and #500500 pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.24.240(i), as further described in this report;
5. Direct staff to complete the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) process to identify additional non-congregate interim housing locations in and around City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 10 Santa Monica, and transition away from SaMoShel’s congregate style sheltering facility concurrent with the RFEI process;
6. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c);
7. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section. (Requires five votes)
11.C. Options for Increased Development Standards within the Expo/Bundy TransitOriented Development Zone to Qualify for Temporary Exclusion from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation - New Item Received. 7/22/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council Provide Direction on Increasing Development Standards for Residentially Zoned Parcels within One-Half Mile of the Metro E Expo/Bundy Station to Qualify the Expo/Bundy Transit-Oriented Development Zone to Allow for Exclusion from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle Housing Element.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
13.A. Planning Commission Recommendation Regarding Missing Middle Housing
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Appointments to seven seats on the new Restorative Justice Commission - Four seats available for terms ending June 30, 2030 and three seats available for terms ending June 30, 2028. The members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that the term of three members shall expire in 2028.
Thereafter, these seats would be for 4-year terms (continued from 07/14/2026) - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
16.B. Appointments to seven seats on the consolidated Housing & Human Services Commission with three 4-year terms ending on June 30, 2030, three 2-year terms ending on June 30, 2028, and one term ending on June 30, 2027 (continued from 07/14/2026) - New Item Received. 7/23/2026 City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 11
16.C. Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions (Continued from 6/23/2026): - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
Board/Commission No. of
Seats
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
environmental
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
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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
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 7/29/2026 11:11 AM Page 13 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
Santa Monica Travel and
Tourism, Inc. 3
6/30/20
30 At least one shall be a resident
of Santa Monica
16.D. Recommendation to accept Michael Kirschbaum's resignation from the Personnel Board and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
16.E. Request of Councilmember Snell that the City Council authorize use of travel funds to cover travel costs of participating in the Vienna Social Housing Field Study program from September 13, 2026 - September 19, 2026. Vienna is considered one of the most livable and most importantly, affordable cities in the world and cities committed to creating housing opportunities for all are participating in this program - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
16.F. Request of Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, and Councilmember Raskin to Affirm that there must be a replacement plan for Samoshel. We support the City’s efforts to preserve vital services currently being provided at the Palm Motel. We also support the replacement of the congregate housing model at Samoshel with other models of emergency shelter and interim housing that are better suited for the needs of our city and those exiting homelessness.
However, we do not support closing Samoshel without a further developed plan to replace its capacity. Consistent with this council’s commitment to equity and affirmatively furthering fair housing, we support a site selection process that excludes the Pico Neighborhood. We therefore ask our fellow councilmembers to join us in moving to direct staff to take all appropriate and necessary steps to effectuate this direction. - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
16.G. Request of Councilmembers Negrete and Snell and Mayor Torosis that the City Council approve waiving City fees not to exceed $16,950 and also approve $12,500 in Council discretionary funds to support the Butterfly Brawl, a boxing, charity and entertainment event on the Santa Monica Pier on August 22, 2026. Butterfly Brawl’s mission is to combine high-level boxing, entertainment, and philanthropy in support of cancer-related causes. This year, fundraising efforts will focus on the American Cancer Society that supports those affected by cancer. Councilmember’s portion of discretionary funds would be allocated as follows: $5,000 allocated from Councilmember Negrete, $5,000 from Councilmember Snell, and $2,500 from Mayor Torosis. - New Item Received. 7/23/2026
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ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
Si desea comunicarse con alguien en español, llame a nuestra oficina al (310) 458-8211 y pida hablar con Esterlina Lugo.
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).