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 MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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
2.A. 2.A. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep.15- Oct.15)
2.B. 2.B.Proclamation: National Suicide Prevention Week (Sep. 6-Sep.12)
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 the Application for Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
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 the attached resolution authorizing the application for grant funds in the amount of up to $40,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program for the Santa Monica Advanced Reuse for Tomorrow (SMART) Project in the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to apply for the grant, accept the grant, if awarded, and accept all grant renewals.
4.B. Award RFP No. SP2805 to and Authorize City Manager to enter into Agreement With Kimley-Horn for the Design of 14th Street Two Way Protected Bikeway Project
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 5 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP #SP2805 to Kimley-Horn for transportation planning, design and engineering services for the 14th Street Two-way Protected Bikeway for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn in a total amount not to exceed $1,999,205 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of the report (requires 5 votes).
4.C. Award RFP #478 and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement With Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc. for Administration of Funds Received Though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)
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 #478 to Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc. for administration of funds received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) for the Housing and Human Services Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for one year, with four additional one-year renewal option(s), subject to 3% annual cost increases on the same terms and conditions, for a total amount not to exceed $531,000 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Authorization to Enter Into Second Modification to Agreement #11181 with ES Engineering Services, dba Onterris, for Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring of the Landfill Gas Management System
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and Section 15330 Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #11181 in the amount of $306,076 with ES Engineering Services, dba City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 6 Onterris, for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Landfill Gas Management System for the City Manager’s Office. This will result in a sixyear amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,321,287, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Authorization of a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Local Improvements and Design and Construction Services for the PCH/Lot 1 North Traffic Signal Project Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for Local Improvements and design and construction services for the PCH/Lot 1 North Traffic Signal Project for the Public Works Department. This is for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Award RFP #2026-RFP-00020 to Brown and Caldwell for the Evaluation of Water Treatment Facilities Local Discharge Limits and Preparation of a Local Limits Study for the Water Resources Division
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15306 (Information Gathering) of the CEQA Guidelines, and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Award RFP # 2026-RFP-00020 to Brown and Caldwell for the evaluation of water treatment facilities, local discharge limits, and preparation of a local limits study for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Brown and Caldwell in an amount not to exceed $360,000, over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.G. Approval of First Modification to Agreement #11720 (CCS) with Archi.txture, LLC dba BASK for Citywide Furniture Purchases and Installation Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to agreement #11720 (CCS) in the amount of $1,500,000 with Archi.txture, LLC dba BASK for citywide furniture purchases and installation for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 7 amount not to exceed $2,500,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.H. Authorization to enter into Professional Services Agreement with Grail, Inc. to Provide Cancer Screenings for the Santa Monica Fire Department Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Grail, Inc. to provide cancer screenings for Fire Department personnel. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City’s Procurement Policy and is for a total contract amount not to exceed $130,962, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval and grant awards.
4.I. Authorization to Issue Purchase Order to Hach Company for Water Treatment Chemical Analyzer Equipment & Reagents
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 Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Hach Company for water treatment chemical analyzer equipment and reagents for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant the City’s Procurement Policy and is for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.J. Award Bid #4524 to and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement With UBM Enterprise, Inc. for Custodial Services at Big Blue Bus Facilities for the Department of Transportation
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 8 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) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4524 to UBM Enterprise, Inc. for custodial services at Big Blue Bus facilities for the Department of Transportation;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with UBM Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,549,611, with a $154,961 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $1,704,572 over a five-year period with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.K. Authorization to enter into Concession Agreement with Santa Monica Trapeze School for Concessionaire and Recreation Services at Clover Park Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Sections 15303, 15332, and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Concession Agreement with Santa Monica Trapeze School (SMTS) to provide concession and recreation services at Clover Park for five years, with one additional five-year renewal option.
4.L. Authorization to Modify Agreement with 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;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a modified agreement in the amount of $385,000 with Golden State Certified Development Corporation for operation of the Virginia Avenue Park Community Kitchen for the Housing and Human Services Department, resulting in a new total amount not to exceed $1,155,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval;
3. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report. (requires 5 votes)
4.M. Award Bids and Service Agreements for As-Needed Real Estate & Design Consulting Services
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 9 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of signification effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP# 2026-RFP-00015 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc., BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, CBRE, Cherry Tree Capital Partners, Eastdil Secured, Economic and Planning Systems Inc, Gensler, Kellenberg Studio, Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc., Michael Baker International, Robert Charles Lesser & Co, LLC d/b/a RCLCO, Sasaki Associates, Inc., Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP, SWA Group, and The RAND Corporation for as-needed real estate & design consulting services for the City Manager’s Office, and;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CBRE in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional oneyear renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cherry Tree Capital Partners in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Eastdil Secured in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional oneyear renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Economic and Planning Systems Inc in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
9. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Gensler in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
10.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kellenberg Studio in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
11.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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12.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Baker International in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
13.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Robert Charles Lesser & Co, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
14.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sasaki Associates, Inc in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
15.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill LLP in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
16.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SWA Group in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional oneyear renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
17.Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with The RAND Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options, on the same terms and conditions, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.N. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting - Jun 23, 2026 5:30 PM
4.O. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
4.P. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 27, 2026 5:30 PM - New attachment added 9/03/2025
4.Q. City Council - Special Meeting - Jul 28, 2026 8:45 PM - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
4.R. Approval of Offer Letter for Retired Annuitant Extra Help Services in the Records and Election Services Department – Denise Anderson-Warren - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 11 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve the offer letter to Denise Anderson-Warren for her services as extra help during the transition to a new permanent Director of Records and Election Services (City Clerk); and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the offer letter on behalf of the City.
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
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 City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 12
5.D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Martha Garcia, et al. v. City, et al; LASC # 24SMCV00971; report out
5.E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: Miles Playhouse, portions of Reed Park and portions of Jocelyn Hall, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: Ceská olympijská a.s.; persons to be negotiated with: Blanka Konecná, Czech House Project Director, Ceská olympijská a.s.; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease. - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8 - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
2525 Michigan (“Bergamot Station Arts Center”), Santa Monica, California; City negotiators:
Oliver Chi, City Manager; Aileen Reynolds, Director of Housing and Human Services; Natalie Verlinich, Housing Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; persons to be negotiated with: Joey Hagen, Associate, Bridge Housing; Teresa Pakalski, Senior Development Manager, Community Development Partners et al; John Mimms, Vice President of Development, Michaels; Anup Patel, Director of Real Estate Development, West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation; under negotiation: price and terms of payment. - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
5.G. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8:
City property: 2900 & 3000 Airport Avenue, 3011 Airport Avenue, and 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Tim Katt, Gradient Holdings, LLC; Larry Serota, Executive Managing Director, Transwestern; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease
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: Scott Francis, CEO, Santa Monica Brew Works; under negotiation: price and terms of payment for lease - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
. City Manager Report - Small Business Relief Microgrant Program Update - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
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
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 13 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.)
10.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.540 to Establish an Automated Traffic Enforcement System (ATES) Program
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. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 3.12.540 to establish an Automated Traffic Enforcement System (ATES) Program to detect a violation of a traffic control signal; and
3. Direct staff to monitor state legislation related to automated speed enforcement and evaluate opportunities for implementation should Santa Monica become eligible under state law.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT) Joint Powers Authority and Appointment of Council Member to Board of Directors
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
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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. Vision Zero Study Session: Transition to a Safe System Approach and Direction on Future Roadway Safety Priorities
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that this study session is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Conduct a study session regarding the City’s Vision Zero program, the transition to a modified Safe System approach, and the next phase of roadway-safety implementation; and
3. Provide direction regarding the following items:
a. Adoption of the modified seven-element Safe System framework as the organizing structure for the next phase of the City’s Vision Zero program; b. Development and evaluation of a complementary High-Risk Network through the Local Roadway Safety Plan to enable proactive identification of, and response to, emerging locations that present vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety issues ;
c. Implementation of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Toolkit, including the hybrid intake model, the proposed 51 percent / 25 percent neighborhoodsupport framework, and continued delivery of the early implementation projects identified in this report ;
d. The proposed approval framework for traffic diversion treatments, including the administrative pathway for qualifying diverters, clarification of the 2014 Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Council-approval requirement, and a multifamily temporary-installation pathway ; and e. Administrative implementation approaches under which Council establishes policy and program parameters and staff advances qualifying safety and mobility improvements under administrative approval processes, including a Residential Preferential Parking modernization framework .
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Public Hearing and Introduction and Adoption of Emergency IZO to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Establishing Standards and Procedures for Light Fleet-Based Service for Autonomous Vehicles
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Extending Interim Zoning Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Ordinance 2860 (CCS) to Establish City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 15 Standards and Procedures for Approval for Light Fleet-Based Services for Autonomous Vehicles and Creation of a Use Classification for Light-Fleet Based Service for Autonomous Vehicles.
12.B. Public Hearing and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Increase Development Standards for Parcels Located Within the R1 (Single-Unit Residential) Zoning District and the Area Bounded By the I-10 Freeway to the South, Dorchester Avenue to the West, Exposition Boulevard to the North, and Centinela Avenue to the East to Allow for the Exclusion of Certain Sites That Are Located Within One-Half Mile of the Expo/Bundy Stationfrom Senate Bill 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element of the City's General Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends Council:
1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.160(c); and
2. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9.06, Transit Oriented Development Zones, to Increase Development Standards for Parcels Located Within the R1 (Single-Unit Residential Zoning District) and the Area Bounded by the I-10 Freeway to the South, Dorchester Avenue to the West, Exposition Boulevard to the North, and Centinela Avenue to the East to Allow for the Exclusion of Certain Sites that are Located Within OneHalf Mile of the Expo/Bundy Station from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element of the City’s General Plan.
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. Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions (Continued from 6/23/2026):
Board/Commission No. of
Seats
Term
End
Date
Special Requirements
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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
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.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 17 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
Public Safety Reform and
Oversight Commission
1 6/30/20
27 Resident of Santa Monica
between the ages of 18 and
25 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
City of Santa Monica Generated: 9/9/2026 12:29 PM Page 18 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.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2029
16.C. Recommendation to accept Brian Sweeney's resignation from the Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
16.D. A request of Councilmember Negrete that the City Manager Agendize the Small Business Relief Microgrant Program and provide an update on the guidelines, timeline and launch of the program - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
16.E. Request of Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers Hall and Snell that Council take formal ENDORSE positions on state Propositions 1, 3, and 37 and OPPOSE positions on Propositions 39 and 43. - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
16.F. Request of Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers Hall and Raskin Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
16.G. Request of Mayor Torosis and Councilmember Hall that the City Council direct the City Manager to begin negotiations with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District for a successor agreement to the current Master Facilities Use Agreement (MFUA), with the goal of ensuring continued and equitable community access to SMMUSD facilities. Negotiations should address current resident concerns with the MFUA, including but not limited to responsibilities for permitting, facility access and availability, scheduling, fees and cost allocation for public and community use of SMMUSD facilities. The City Manager is further directed to evaluate the fiscal and operational impacts of both potential outcomes of Measure ES and, should Measure ES fail, present contingency options as part of the March budget study session. - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
16.H. Request of Councilmembers Raskin and Negrete and Mayor Torosis that the City Council consider approving the allocation of $1,188 from Council Discretionary Funds to support the room rental fee at Virginia Avenue Park for Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico Dance Company in support classes that are dedicated to preserving and sharing Latino and Native American traditions in Santa Monica. The funds would be appropriated in the amount of $1,188 from Councilmember Raskin - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
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16.I. Request of Councilmember Snell that the City Council consider approving the allocation of $2,390 for the GREENwell event organized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter on Sunday, September 20, 2026, that will celebrate their participation and support of International Coastal Cleanup Day. The funds would be appropriated in the amount of $2,390 from Councilmember Snell - New Item Received. 9/03/2026
ADJOURNMENT
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