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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Torosis at 5:33 p.m., on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Caroline Torosis
Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Dan Hall
Councilmember Ellis Raskin
Councilmember Barry Snell
Councilmember Natalya Zernitskaya
Also Present: City Manager Oliver Chi
City Attorney Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:33 p.m., with all members present. Mayor Pro Tem Zwick led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF
ACCOUNTABILITY
(LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
The City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) was read into the record by Councilmember Raskin.
LEVINE ACT
DISCLOSURE
No Councilmembers made disclosures regarding the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308).
AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to hear the City Manager’s Report before Public Input on Non-Agenda Items; combine 10.A. and 11.B., and combine 16.D. with the City Manager's Report. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager Report was presented.
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REPORT
SMALL BUSINESS
RELIEF
MICROMANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
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, was presented.
AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Hall, to move Item 12.B. to be heard after Closed Session. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, to hear the Proclamations before the general public comment. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
PROCLAMATIONS/
COMMENDATIONS/
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS
2.A. Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep.15- Oct.15), was presented.
2.B. Proclamation: National Suicide Prevention Week (Sep. 6- Sep.12), was presented.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC
COMMENT AND
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:
Members of the public Johnathan Foster, Christine Parra, and Zoe Muntaner commented on Special Agenda items.
Members of the public Lauren Wyka, Ashley Oelsen, Johnathan Foster, Daniel Alonzo, John Medlin, Jerry Rubin, Paul Hipp, Christine Parra, Nadia Notario, Mike Feinstein, Dick Lucas, Denise Barton, Clarence McDowell, Michael Davis, Rev. Jim Conn, Dylan Moore, Clare Thomas, Mark Youseff M.D., Kelly Straeter, Zoe Muntaner, Iliana Hernandez, Ann Maggio, Cameron Kash, Sean del Taco, Mike Montgomery, and Efren Prieto, commented on various local issues.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
CONSENT CALENDAR
AND CLOSED SESSION
ONLY:
Members of the public Kenna Stevens, Aspen Smith, Nakul Joshi, Amber Bhargava, Carissa Drucker, Mary Beth O'Donovan, Denise Barton, Andrea Tabuenca, Steven Johnson, Karen Melick, Zoe Muntaner, Ever Lopez, Ann Maggio, Lisa Berliner, John C. Smith, and Hillary Bibicoff commented on Consent Calendar items.
Members of the public Christine Parra and Ann Maggio commented on Closed Session items.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
At the request of Councilmember Negrete, Item 4.B. was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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At the request of Councilmember Raskin, Item 4.F. was removed from the Consent Calendar.
At the request of Councilmember Hall, Item 4.J. was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Items 4.B., 4.F. and 4.J., reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WATER RECLAMATION
AND REUSE PROGRAM
GRANT
4.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11794 (CCS) Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program, was approved and adopted.
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 attached Resolution No. 11794 (CCS) 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.
ADMINISTRATION OF
FUNDS
4.C. Award RFP #478 and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement No. 11883 (CCS) 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), was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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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 Agreement No. 11883 (CCS) 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.
LANDFILL GAS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
4.D. Authorization to Enter into Second Modification to Agreement No. 11181 (CCS) with ES Engineering Services, dba Onterris, for Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring of the Landfill Gas Management System, was approved.
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 No. 11181 (CCS) in the amount of $306,076 with ES Engineering Services, dba Onterris, for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Landfill Gas Management System for the City Manager’s Office. This will result in a six-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,321,287, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
PCH/LOT 1 NORTH
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PROJECT
4.E. Authorization of a Cooperative Agreement No. 11884 (CCS) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Local Improvements and Design and Construction Services for the PCH/Lot 1 North Traffic Signal Project, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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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 Agreement No. 11884 (CCS) 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.
CITYWIDE FURNITURE
PURCHASES AND
INSTALLATION
4.G. Approval of First Modification to Agreement No. 11720 (CCS) with Archi.txture, LLC dba BASK for Citywide Furniture Purchases and Installation, was approved.
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 No. 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 amount not to exceed $2,500,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
CANCER SCREENINGS 4.H. Authorization to enter into Professional Services Agreement No. 11886 (CCS) with Grail, Inc. to Provide Cancer Screenings for the Santa Monica Fire Department, was approved.
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 Agreement No. 11886 (CCS) 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.
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CHEMICAL ANALYZER
EQUIPMENT AND
REAGENTS
4.I. Authorization to Issue Purchase Order to Hach Company for Water Treatment Chemical Analyzer Equipment & Reagents, was approved.
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.
TRAPEZE SCHOOL
CONCESSION
AGREEMENT
4.K. Authorization to enter into Concession Agreement No. 11888 (CCS) with Santa Monica Trapeze School for Concessionaire and Recreation Services at Clover Park, was approved.
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 Concession Agreement No. 11888 (CCS) 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.
OPERATION OF
VIRGINIA AVE PARK
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
4.L. Authorization to Modify Agreement No. 11864 (CCS) with Golden State Certified Development Corporation for Operation of the Virginia Avenue Park Community Kitchen, was approved.
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 modified Agreement No. 11864 (CCS) 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 7 September 8, 2026
$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)
AS-NEEDED REAL
ESTATE & DESIGN
CONSULTING SERVICES
4.M. Award Bids and Service Agreements for As-Needed Real Estate & Design Consulting Services, was approved.
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 Agreement No. 11889 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11890 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11891 (CCS) with CBRE 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.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 11892 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11893 (CCS) with Eastdil Secured 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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8. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 11894 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11895 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11896 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11897 (CCS) 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.
12. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 11898 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11899 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11900 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11901 (CCS) 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 Agreement No. 11902 (CCS) with SWA 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.
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17. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 11903 (CCS) 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.
MINUTES 4.N. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting Minutes - Jun 23, 2026, 5:30 PM, were approved.
MINUTES 4.O. City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes - Jul 14, 2026, 5:30 PM, were approved.
MINUTES 4.P. City Council - Special Meeting Minutes- Jul 27, 2026, 5:30 PM, were approved.
MINUTES 4.Q. City Council - Special Meeting Minutes- Jul 28, 2026, 8:45 PM, were approved.
OFFER LETTER 4.R. Approval of Offer Letter for Retired Annuitant Extra Help Services in the Records and Election Services Department – Denise Anderson-Warren, was approved.
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. 14TH ST TWO WAY
PROTECTED BIKEWAY
PROJECT
4.B. Award RFP No. SP2805 to and Authorize City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 11882 (CCS) With Kimley-Horn for the Design of 14th Street Two-Way Protected Bikeway Project, was presented.
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 Agreement No. 11882 (CCS) with Kimley-Horn in a total amount not to exceed $1,999,205 over a 10 September 8, 2026
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).
Councilmember Negrete pulled this item because she wanted to make sure that the notes from the school district and community concerns were expressed regarding traffic flow and pickup, to make sure there is ample discussion around design. She also expressed a desire to make sure that there is community input on the design.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to adopt the staff recommendation, with direct to ensure that the team is also soliciting feedback from SMMUSD officials and explicitly parents at Will Rogers, Lincoln Middle and JAMS, and that it’s clear to staff that our standing Vision Zero guidance prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety on our streets remains in effect. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EVALUATION OF
WATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES
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, was presented.
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 Agreement No. 11885 (CCS) 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.
Councilmember Raskin recused himself from this item because Brown & 11 September 8, 2026
Councilmember Raskin
excused at 7:27 p.m.
Caldwell is a client of his law firm (Hanson Bridgett LLP). Neither he nor his law firm have any financial interest in the proposed contract. However, to avoid the appearance of impropriety, he recused from this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Raskin
BIG BLUE BUS
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Councilmember Raskin
returned at 7:28 p.m.
Councilmember Hall excused
at 7:28 p.m.
4.J. Award Bid #4524 to and Authorize the City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 11864 (CCS) With UBM Enterprise, Inc. for Custodial Services at Big Blue Bus Facilities for the Department of Transportation, was presented.
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 Agreement No. 11864 (CCS) 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 funding contingent on Council budget approval.
Councilmember Hall recused himself from this item to avoid any appearance of conflicts, since the BBB parcel is within range of his residence, and the item is about upkeep of the facilities.
Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Hall
CLOSED SESSIONS
Councilmember Hall returned
On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 7:33 p.m., to consider Closed Sessions and returned at 9:17 p.m., with all members present except 12 September 8, 2026
at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, to report the following:
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
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
5.B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action 13 September 8, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
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
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action
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
The City Attorney reported at the July 14, 2026, meeting, the City Council approved Settlement Agreement No. 11904 (CCS) in Garcia v. the City, et al, a personal injury case involving a claim that two individuals were seriously injured as a result of an alleged dangerous condition of public property. The City denies liability and does not admit fault but agreed to settle for $22.9 million and, in exchange, plaintiffs agreed to release all claims against the City. The City will contribute its $1 million self-insured retention toward the settlement with its excess insurers paying the remaining amount. The settlement was approved by a vote of 7-0.
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.
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8 - 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
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused himself from this item due to his employment 14 September 8, 2026
excused at 8:56 p.m. at the Southern California Director of the Housing Action Coalition, which advocates for housing production.
The City Attorney reported the Council considered price and terms of payment for the property located at 2525 Michigan, commonly known as the Bergamot Arts Center, which is identified as a city-owned site dedicated to affordable housing development under Program 2-E.
On February 25, 2025, the City Council 1) declared the Bergamot Arts Center surplus land; and 2) authorized the City Manager to advance the Notice of Availability/Request for Proposal (RFP) by June 30, 2025; and 3) take implementing actions necessary to comply with the Surplus Lands Act and the City’s Housing Element.
• At that time, Council emphasized that proposals should maximize affordable housing and revenue-generating opportunities, and that Bergamot Station Arts Center proposals should include preferences for Right of Return for current Bergamot tenants, commercial artsserving purposes, and relocating current Bergamot tenants. • Tonight’s closed session is a continuation of that process and a consideration of the price and terms of payment for proposals submitted in response to that RFP.
• The City is not negotiating a sale of the property, but rather a long term lease structure.
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 The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
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
The City Attorney advised this matter was heard with no reportable action taken.
COUNCIL TRAVEL Council had no reports on travel.
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AMEND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
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 Station from Senate Bill 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element of the City's General Plan, was presented.
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 One-Half 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.
Members of the public Ashley Oelsen, Cecilia Haggerstrom, Christine Parra, Denise Barton, Laura Wray-Lake, Casey Shapiro, Jose Parra, Charles Dobeck, Zoe Muntaner, Brian O'Neil, Maria Loya, Oscar de la Torre, Jennifer Polhemus, Juan Matute, John C. Smith, Gina Debaca, C. Kennel, Joseph Cohen May, Ericka Lesley, Michael Feinstein, Karen Melik, Barry Rosenbaum, and Jacob Wasserman spoke to the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: if we’re looking for the least amount of impact, how is it not the R2-R3 zone; is there a buffer that can make the city go less than 89 units; is there a way to just take the 52 parcels and not expand; is there an opportunity for Santa Monica to revisit once L.A. submits their SB79 ordinance; does our local law require replacement payment for single family homes; were there any 1123 projects in Sunset Park; is there a general sense of how many single-family home teardowns and rebuilds there have been in the last few years in Sunset Park; are we allowed to pick and choose which parcels to upzone based on who is currently inhabiting the homes on the parcels; is it fair to say that development is happening all over the city; are townhomes and new apartments being submitted for, approved, and built in north of Montana, or 16 September 8, 2026
Northeast neighborhood, and Sunset Park; when are we expecting feedback from HCD regarding technical SB79 projects; does it mean if we delay with implementing this minimal targeted upzoing of the specific 89 parcels as proposed, does it mean that the current 2.5 floor area ratio, 55 foot maximum height, 80 dwelling units per acre, and maximum 12 homes per parcel applicable under SB79 continues being the default standard until we adopt a specific upzoning; have we talked to the City of L.A. on how they plan to approach this, since the transit stop in question is in the City of LA; has the city of L.A. submitted their proposed ordinance to HCD; is there a world where the City of L.A. could take all of the density needed in the transit zone; is there a rational basis for not limiting the ordinance to a smaller number of units; what are the options the Planning Commission considered: is there any data on if there are any daycares that are license in the 89 properties; would an average lot be able to go from five units to twelve; why hasn't anyone asked Council to reach out to HCD to try to push them to respond to the city; could we look at risk assessments and potential exemptions; and, is it feasible to look at R1 parcels.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to: open to option 3; making the decision to go with the single family unit, is to minimize development in this area; look at options to consider saving any potential daycares that could be effected by upzoning; choosing the R1 neighborhood versus the R2 or R3 for upzoning will have a lesser impact on developing multi-units; if there is a legally defensible way to do the two dual approach, would love to see that; being able to build more than one unit on a parcel will create an opportunity for renters to become homeowners; and, the city is creating policies without hearing back from HCD.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to adopt the staff recommendation, with direction to staff to immediately begin development of our alternative TOD zones, if that hasn’t already started.
Mayor Torosis proposed an amendment to the motion that while we adopt what has already been sent to HCD so that we can close the window, that we also add to simultaneously explore the two-pronged ordinance and, state, citywide tenant anti-displacement protections. The amendment was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
A substitute motion by Councilmember Negrete to move on the R2, R3 with the two-pronged approach. There was no second for the substitute.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya,
Mayor Torosis
NOES: Councilmember Negrete
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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
Councilmember Negrete stated her No vote because she would like to explore other options and can’t support upzoning R1 zones.
PUBLIC INPUT ON
REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS:
Members of the public Denise Barton and Jacob Wasserman commented on item 10.A.
Member of the public Cecilia Haggerstrom commented on item 11.A.
Members of the public Juan Matute, Caro Villain, Connor Webb, and Eli Gill commented on item 11.B.
Members of the public Mike Feinstein, Denise Barton, Mark Jaffe, James Wilson, Mouse Kim, Fouad Alkisswani, David Lappen, Varda Bar-Kar, David Campbell, Farhaad Chanduwadia, Judith Meister, Darlene Evans, Helayne Ley, and Jacob Wasserman commented on item 16.A.
Members of the public Karen Melik and Clare Thomas commented on item
16.E.
Members of the public Eddie Alvarez, Pedro Tscano, Carlos Rodarte, Rick Sanchez and Joe Sullivan commented on item 16.F.
Members of the public Karen Melik, Clare Thomas and Matt Goldenberg commented on item 16.G.
ORDINANCES:
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT
SYSTEM (ATES)
PROGRAM
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, was presented with Item
11.B.
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.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: is the idea to install new 18 September 8, 2026
cameras or will those interface with our existing camera network that the Police uses; would the Police department have an opportunity to utilize them if they wanted to; on the automated traffic enforcement system, why are we only contemplating two intersections at this time; is there a way to explore options to link the fines for automated traffic enforcement violations to something like a percentage of the annual income or wealth, rather than flat fines; can a maximum retention period for any non-violent images for the ATES be set; we are very clear that we can’t share any of these images with any outside agencies, correct; and, would we prohibit the use of the images for facial recognition or for any purpose other than signal violation enforcement; in terms of pay, are we thinking about any sort of income-based reduction schedule or no-interest payment plans for people who might not be able to pay these; is there a plan to do a public report on the annual citations by location, making the data publicly available; and, are additional personal delivery devices being allowed to be included in this program.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including but not limited to: look at other jurisdictions to see how they are implementing payment, and if they needed a payment plan; and, direction to make the plan expansive in allowing for additional technology and additional operators to be part of the program.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof with direction to staff. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VISION ZERO STUDY
SESSION
11.B. Vision Zero Study Session: Transition to a Safe System Approach and Direction on Future Roadway Safety Priorities, was heard with Item 10.A.
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;
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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 neighborhood-support 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 temporaryinstallation 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 .
Questions asked and answered of staff included: why is it that there is a need for this new support for the Bicycle Action Plan and was it pre-approved; how will this new process incorporate with the current 311 system; is there a reason why speed is not addressed in this plan; how are we envisioning streamlining the community process; tactically, what does it mean going from a high injury network to a proactive risk identification; is staff looking for direction on how to make street safer with structures like bollards; can we invoice for the use of curb space, since we don’t have the legal authority to issue citations; for a greenway that’s been identified and approved plans, would there still need to be a community process, even to initiate implementing that diverter; on the topic of speed, and trying to reduce it, would it make sense to have benchmarks to help design speed safe streets; are we looking into more opportunities to pair repaving with restriping of streets that could potentially alternate parking and bike travel lanes before we have done the full work to secure grants and do a hardened version; on the post-crash care, would the new or updated framework take into account intersections and road locations where crashes and collisions might not result in severe injuries; have we already begun identifying intersections through that framework; what is coming back next, and when; and, are we doing scales that would actually enable a public-private partnership that would justify the private investment in these programs.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to, direction to staff to return with analysis and guidance on design speed 20 September 8, 2026
standards for different roads, partial to the 20 is plenty for most roads in the city; exploring future opportunities for a more robust plan on how we’re managing delivery space and other things like that in our residential neighborhoods
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to approve staff recommendation with a modification to recommendation 3(d) to say, Michigan, Washington, and any established greenways that we conduct future projects on, that are necessary to achieve NACTO volumes on those corridors that we are working on, any current and future projects.
Councilmember Hall proposed a friendly amendment proposing streets where we have treatments like rows of bollards, asked staff to explore whether it makes sense to harden some of the bollards, and on the personal delivery devices, approve autonomous delivery, continue to explore aerial delivery, but are not currently endorsing it. The amendment was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
Councilmember Zernitskaya proposed a friendly amendment to include widening sidewalks when it may be feasible; and, if the intersections are not already in the queue for safety treatments, take a closer look at the Ocean Avenue and San Vicente intersection, and Marine Avenue and Second intersection. The amendment was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
Councilmember Hall proposed a friendly amendment when thinking about the city’s curb management, look at programs similar to NY City’s that addresses ways to eliminate delivery vans from blocking the bike lanes. The amendment was considered friendly by the maker and seconder.
The motion with amendments were approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
WESTSIDE CITIES
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
TRUST
11.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11795 (CCS) Approving Membership in the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (WSCAHT) Joint Powers Authority and Appointment of Council Member to Board of Directors, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
excused at 1:14 a.m.
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 Resolution No. 11795 (CCS) 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused himself from this item due to his employment at the Southern California Director of the Housing Action Coalition, which advocates for housing production.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to adopt the staff recommendation with Councilmember Zernitskaya as the City’s Director and Councilmember Hall as the City’s Alternate Director.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES FOR
AUTONOMOUS
VEHICLES
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
returned at 1:23 a.m.
12.A. Public Hearing and Introduction and Adoption of Emergency IZO No. 2863 (CCS) to Extend Interim Zoning Regulations Establishing Standards and Procedures for Light Fleet-Based Service for Autonomous Vehicles, was presented.
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 Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2863 (CCS) of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Extending Interim Zoning Regulations Established by Emergency Interim Ordinance 2860 (CCS) to Establish 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.
Member of the public Jacob Wasserman, spoke to the recommended action. 22 September 8, 2026
Questions ask and answered of staff included but not limited to: why two years instead of a shorter time period; did we get any feedback from either the applicants of the proposed one; is there any limitation on having planning work on a permanent ordinance as we also do this; and, what penalties apply to violating all the noises and will we have a public dashboard for complaints.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to move Item
16.G. to the end of the meeting, in order for Councilmember Negrete to recuse herself from the item. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
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
Airport Commission 1 6/30/2030
Resident of Santa Monica
(Term may be adjusted due to Airport Conversion
Project)
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Hall nominated Diane Reynolds
Councilmember Negrete nominated Eve Lopez
Diane Reynolds was appointed to the Airport
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030, by the
following vote:
Reynolds: Councilmembers Hall, Raskin, Snell,
Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
Lopez: Councilmember Negrete
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Councilmember Negrete changed her vote to Reynolds
to make the appointment unanimous.
Architectural Review
Board 2 6/30/2030
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, culturalhistorical preservation, and ecological and environmental science
On order of the Mayor, the floor was open for
nominations.
Councilmember Hall nominated Mohamed Sharif and
Michael Folonis
Councilmember Zernitskaya nominated Andrew
Alpher
Councilmember Raskin nominated Barbara Coffman
A straw vote of the Council showed that more than 5
members were willing to consider Barbara Coffman’s
reappointment if selected.
Barbara Coffman and Mohamed Sharif were appointed
to the Architectural Review Board for a term ending
June 30, 2030 by Rank Choice Vote.
Candidates: 4 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif Barbara J.
Coffman
Andrew
Alper
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis Andrew Alper Councilmember Negrete: Barbara J. Coffman Andrew Alper
Councilmember Raskin: Barbara J. Coffman Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif
Andrew
Alper
Councilmember Hall: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis Barbara J.
Coffman
Councilmember Snell: Barbara J. Coffman Mohamed Sharif
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Michael Folonis Andrew Alper Barbara J.
Coffman
Mohamed
Sharif
Barbara J. Coffman = 3 Mohamed Sharif = 2 Michael Folonis = 2 Andrew Alper = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 24 September 8, 2026
Barbara J. Coffman has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated.
Round 2 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif Andrew Alper Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis Andrew Alper Councilmember Negrete: Andrew Alper
Councilmember Raskin: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif Andrew Alper Councilmember Hall: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis
Councilmember Snell: Mohamed Sharif
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Michael Folonis Andrew Alper Mohamed Sharif Mohamed Sharif = 2.2233 Michael Folonis = 2.2233 Andrew Alper = 0.2233 Fewest votes won by a candidate = 0.2233
Number of candidates with the fewest votes = 1
Andrew Alper is eliminated. If other candidates have no votes, they will also be eliminated Round 3 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis
Councilmember Negrete:
Councilmember Raskin: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif
Councilmember Hall: Mohamed Sharif Michael Folonis
Councilmember Snell: Mohamed Sharif
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Michael Folonis Mohamed Sharif Mohamed Sharif = 2.2233 Michael Folonis = 2.2233
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 2.2233
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 2 Weighted tiebreaker says the first surplus to be re-allocated is Mohamed Sharif Mohamed Sharif has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Barbara J. Coffman and Mohamed Sharif Arts Commission 1 6/30/2030 Reside or work in Santa Monica and shall be actively involved in the arts
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened to
nominations.
Mayor Torosis nominated Leandro Huerto
Councilmember Negrete nominated Mouse Kim and
Juanita Devis
Councilmember Snell nominated Barda Bar-Kar
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Leandro Huerto was appointed to the Arts Commission
for a term ending June 30, 2030, by the following Rank
Choice Votes.
Candidates: 4 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Councilmember Negrete: Juanita Devis Mouse Kim
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Varda Bar-Kar Mouse Kim Juanita Devis Leandro A. Huerto Councilmember Hall: Leandro A. Huerto Mouse Kim
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Leandro A. Huerto Mouse Kim Varda Bar-Kar Juanita Devis Mayor Torosis: Leandro A. Huerto Mouse Kim Varda Bar-Kar Juanita Devis Councilmember Raskin: Leandro A. Huerto Mouse Kim Varda Bar-Kar Juanita Devis Councilmember Snell: Varda Bar-Kar
Leandro A. Huerto = 4 Varda Bar-Kar = 2 Juanita Devis = 1 Mouse Kim = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 4
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Leandro A. Huerto has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Leandro A. Huerto Clean Beaches & Ocean
Parcel Tax Citizens
Oversight Committee
2 6/30/2030 Resident of Santa Monica
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Hall nominated Justin Silber and
Tughela Gino
Councilmember Raskin nominated Ben Kay
Benjamin Kay and Justin Silber were appointed to the
Clean Beaches & Ocean Commission for a term ending
June 30, 2030, by the following Rank Choice Vote.
Candidates: 3 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Justin Silber Benjamin W. Kay Tughela Gino Councilmember Snell: Benjamin W. Kay Justin Silber
Councilmember Raskin: Benjamin W. Kay
Councilmember Hall: Justin Silber Tughela Gino Benjamin W. Kay 26 September 8, 2026
Councilmember Negrete: Benjamin W. Kay Justin Silber Tughela Gino Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Benjamin W. Kay Justin Silber Tughela Gino Councilmember Zernitskaya: Benjamin W. Kay Tughela Gino Benjamin W. Kay = 5 Justin Silber = 2 Tughela Gino = 0
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 5
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Benjamin W. Kay has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Justin Silber Tughela Gino
Councilmember Snell: Justin Silber
Councilmember Raskin:
Councilmember Hall: Justin Silber Tughela Gino
Councilmember Negrete: Justin Silber Tughela Gino
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Justin Silber Tughela Gino
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Tughela Gino Justin Silber
Justin Silber = 3.602 Tughela Gino = 0.534
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3.602
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Justin Silber has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Benjamin W. Kay and Justin Silber Commission on
Sustainability,
Environmental Justice and
the Environment
2 6/30/2030
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
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Snell nominated Robert Lempert
Councilmember Raskin nominated Alexander Tower
Councilmember Hall nominated Benjamin Kay
Councilmember Zernitskaya nominated David Lappen
Robert Lempert and Alexander Tower were appointed
to the Commission on Sustainability for a term ending
June 30, 2030, by the following Rank Choice Vote.
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Candidates: 4 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Councilmember Raskin: Robert J. Lempert Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen
Councilmember Hall: Robert J. Lempert Benjamin W.
Kay Alexandra Tower
Councilmember Snell: Robert J. Lempert Alexandra Tower
Councilmember Negrete: Benjamin W. Kay Alexandra Tower Robert J. Lempert David Lappen
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Robert J. Lempert Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen
Mayor Torosis: Robert J. Lempert Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Robert J. Lempert Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen
Robert J. Lempert = 6 Benjamin W. Kay = 1 David Lappen = 0 Alexandra Tower = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 6
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Robert J. Lempert has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Councilmember Raskin: Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen Councilmember Hall: Benjamin W. Kay Alexandra Tower
Councilmember Snell: Alexandra Tower
Councilmember Negrete: Benjamin W. Kay Alexandra Tower David Lappen Councilmember Zernitskaya: Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen Mayor Torosis: Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Alexandra Tower Benjamin W. Kay David Lappen Alexandra Tower = 3.0583 Benjamin W. Kay = 1.6117 David Lappen = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3.0583
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Alexandra Tower has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Robert J. Lempert and Alexandra Tower Disabilities Commission
1 6/30/2030
Resident of Santa Monica who self identifies with a
disability
1 Resident of Santa Monica with significant experience in 28 September 8, 2026
the disability community
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations for the regular seat.
Councilmember Snell nominated Gerald Rakfeldt for
the Regular seat.
Seeing no other nominations, Gerald Rakfeldt was
reappointed for a term ending June 30, 2030, by
acclamation, with all members present.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations for the self-identifying seat.
Councilmember Snell nominated Teresa Clark
Councilmember Hall nominated Helayne Levy
Teresa Clark was reappointed to the Disabilities
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030, by the
following vote:
Teresa Clark: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin,
Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick,
Mayor Torosis
Helayne Levy: None
Downtown Santa Monica.
Inc. 3 6/30/2030
Directors shall be City residents or persons who are
employed, own property or hold business licenses in the City of Santa Monica.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Negrete nominated Sean Besser, Judy
Kruger, and Hodge Patterson
Mayor Torosis nominated Michael Dublin
Councilmember Hall nominated Adam Badawy and
Mouse Kim
Hodge Patterson, Sean Besser and Michael Dubin were
appointed for a term ending June 30, 2030 by the
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following Rank Choice Votes.
Candidates: 6 |Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Councilmember Snell: Hodge
Patterson IV Sean Besser Michael Dubin
Mayor Torosis: Sean Besser Hodge
Patterson IV
Michael
Dubin
Adam
Badawy
Mouse
Kim
Judy
Kruger
Councilmember
Negrete:
Hodge
Patterson IV Sean Besser Judy Kruger Mouse Kim
Adam
Badawy
Michael
Dubin
Councilmember
Raskin: Judy Kruger Sean Besser Hodge Patterson IV
Michael
Dubin
Adam
Badawy
Mouse
Kim
Councilmember Hall: Hodge
Patterson IV Sean Besser Michael Dubin
Adam
Badawy
Mouse
Kim
Judy
Kruger
Councilmember
Zernitskaya: Sean Besser Hodge Patterson IV
Michael
Dubin
Mouse
Kim
Adam
Badawy
Judy
Kruger
Mayor Pro Tem
Zwick:
Hodge
Patterson IV Sean Besser Mouse Kim Adam Badawy
Michael
Dubin
Judy
Kruger
Hodge Patterson IV = 4 Sean Besser = 2 Judy Kruger = 1 Mouse Kim = 0 Adam Badawy = 0 Michael Dubin = 0
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 4
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Hodge Patterson IV has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Councilmember Snell: Sean Besser Michael Dubin
Mayor Torosis: Sean Besser Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Judy Kruger Councilmember
Negrete: Sean Besser Judy Kruger Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Michael Dubin Councilmember
Raskin: Judy Kruger Sean Besser Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Councilmember Hall: Sean Besser Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Judy Kruger Councilmember
Zernitskaya: Sean Besser Michael Dubin Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Judy Kruger Mayor Pro Tem
Zwick: Sean Besser Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Michael Dubin Judy Kruger Sean Besser = 4.25 Judy Kruger = 1 Mouse Kim = 0 Adam Badawy = 0 Michael Dubin = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 4.25
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Sean Besser has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 3 Votes:
Councilmember Snell: Michael Dubin
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Mayor Torosis: Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Judy Kruger Councilmember Negrete: Judy Kruger Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Michael Dubin Councilmember Raskin: Judy Kruger Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Councilmember Hall: Michael Dubin Adam Badawy Mouse Kim Judy Kruger Councilmember Zernitskaya: Michael Dubin Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Judy Kruger Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mouse Kim Adam Badawy Michael Dubin Judy Kruger Michael Dubin = 1.8382 Judy Kruger = 1.3309 Mouse Kim = 0.3309 Adam Badawy = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 1.8382
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Michael Dubin has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Hodge Patterson IV, Sean Besser and Michael Dubin
Housing Authority Board
1 6/30/2028
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
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Mayor Torosis nominated Jonathan Eady for
reappointment.
There being no other candidates, Jonathan Eady was
reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2030, by
acclamation, with all members present.
One appointment continued, due to a lack of applicants.
L.A. County West Vector
Control District 1 6/30/2030 Registered Santa Monica voter On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Mayor Torosis nominated Nancy Greenstein for
reappointment.
There being no other candidates, Nancy Greenstein was
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reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2030, by
acclamation, with all members present.
Landmarks Commission
1 6/30/2030 Resident of Santa Monica over the age of 18 and an architect historian
1 6/30/2030
Resident of Santa Monica over the age of 18 with
demonstrated interest and knowledge, to the highest
extent practicable, of local history
1 6/30/2030 Resident of Santa Monica over the age of 18 On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Raskin nominated Roger Genser, Carol
Lemlein and Pam O’Connor for reappointment.
Councilmember Hall nominated Pam O’Connor for the
Architectural Historian seat.
There being no other candidates, Pam O’Connor was
reappointed to the Landmark Commission, Architectural
Historian seat for a term ending June 30, 2030, by
acclamation, with all members present.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the
Local Historian seat.
Councilmember Hall nominated Carol Lemlein
Councilmember Raskin nominated Roger Genser
Carol Lemlein was appointed to the Landmark
Commission, Local Historian seat for a term ending
June 30, 2030, by the following vote:
Lemlein: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Hall, Negrete
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
Genser: Councilmembers Snell, Raskin
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations for the
Regular seat.
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Councilmember Negrete nominated Roger Genser
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick nominated Joseph May
Joseph May was appointed to the Landmark
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030, by the
following vote:
Genser: Councilmembers Negrete, Raskin, Snell,
Zernitskaya
May: Councilmembers Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
Mayor Torosis
Councilmember Zernitskaya changed her vote to May,
giving Joseph May four votes to win the appointment.
Personnel Board 1 6/30/2030
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
On the order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Negrete nominated Farhaad
Chanduwadia
Councilmember Hall nominated Noelle Lewis
Noelle Lewis was appointed to the Personnel Board for
a term ending June 30, 2030, by the following vote:
Lewis: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin,
Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
Chanduwadia: None
Public Safety Reform and
Oversight Commission
1 6/30/2027 Resident of Santa Monica between the ages of 18 and 25 Continued, due to a lack of qualified applicants. 1 6/30/2029 Recreation and Parks
Commission 2 6/30/2030 Resident of Santa Monica
On order of the Mayor the floor was opened to
nominations.
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Councilmember Negrete nominated Matthew
Goldenberg
Mayor Torosis nominated Barry Rosenbaum
Councilmember Hall nominated Adam Badawy and
Daniel Campbell
Barry Rosenbaum and Matthew Goldenberg were
appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a
term ending June 30, 2030, by the following Rank
Choice Votes.
Candidates: 4 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Councilmember Negrete: Matthew
Goldenberg
Barry A.
Rosenbaum
Daniel
Campbell Adam Badawy
Councilmember Hall: Barry A.
Rosenbaum Adam Badawy Daniel Campbell
Matthew
Goldenberg
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Barry A.
Rosenbaum
Matthew
Goldenberg
Daniel
Campbell Adam Badawy
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Adam Badawy Matthew
Goldenberg
Daniel
Campbell
Councilmember Raskin: Barry A.
Rosenbaum Daniel Campbell Matthew Goldenberg Adam Badawy Mayor Torosis: Matthew
Goldenberg
Barry A.
Rosenbaum
Daniel
Campbell
Councilmember Snell: Matthew
Goldenberg Daniel Campbell Barry A. Rosenbaum
Barry A. Rosenbaum = 3 Matthew Goldenberg = 3 Adam Badawy = 1 Daniel Campbell = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 2 Weighted tiebreaker says the first surplus to be re-allocated is Matthew Goldenberg Matthew Goldenberg has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Councilmember Negrete: Barry A. Rosenbaum Daniel Campbell Adam Badawy Councilmember Hall: Barry A. Rosenbaum Adam Badawy Daniel Campbell Councilmember Zernitskaya: Barry A. Rosenbaum Daniel Campbell Adam Badawy Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Adam Badawy Daniel Campbell
Councilmember Raskin: Barry A. Rosenbaum Daniel Campbell Adam Badawy Mayor Torosis: Barry A. Rosenbaum Daniel Campbell
Councilmember Snell: Daniel Campbell Barry A. Rosenbaum 34 September 8, 2026
Barry A. Rosenbaum = 3.4467 Adam Badawy = 1 Daniel Campbell = 0.2233 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3.4467
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Barry A. Rosenbaum has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Matthew Goldenberg and Barry A. Rosenbaum Santa Monica Library
Board 2 6/30/2030 Resident of Santa Monica
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember
Snell, to reappoint the two incumbents Judith Meister
and Dana Newman.
Judith Meister and Dana Newman were reappointed to
the Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2030, by
acclamation, with all members present.
Santa Monica Pier
Corporation 4 6/30/2030
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
On order of the Mayor, the floor was open for
nominations.
Councilmember Hall nominated Peter Trinh, Angela
Scott, Carter Rubin, and Rachel Lozano
Councilmember Negrete nominated Mouse Kim
Councilmember Zernitskaya nominated Fred Deni
Peter Trinh, Angela D. Scott, Carter Rubin, and Rachel
Lonzano were appointed to the Pier Corporation for a
term ending June 30, 2030, by the following Rank
Choice Votes:
Candidates: 6 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Councilmember
Zernitskaya: Peter Trinh Carter Rubin
Angela D.
Scott
Rachel
Lonzano
Frederick J.
Deni Mouse Kim
Mayor Torosis: Angela D.
Scott Peter Trinh Carter Rubin
Frederick
J. Deni
Mouse
Kim
Rachel
Lonzano
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Mayor Pro Tem
Zwick:
Carter
Rubin Peter Trinh Mouse Kim
Rachel
Lonzano
Angela D.
Scott
Frederick J.
Deni
Councilmember
Snell: Peter Trinh Frederick J. Deni
Carter
Rubin
Rachel
Lonzano
Councilmember Hall: Peter Trinh Angela D.
Scott
Carter
Rubin
Rachel
Lonzano
Mouse
Kim
Frederick J.
Deni
Councilmember
Raskin:
Angela D.
Scott
Carter
Rubin Peter Trinh Rachel Lonzano
Frederick J.
Deni Mouse Kim
Councilmember
Negrete:
Rachel
Lonzano Peter Trinh Carter Rubin
Mouse
Kim
Frederick J.
Deni
Angela D.
Scott
Peter Trinh = 3 Angela D. Scott = 2 Rachel Lonzano = 1 Carter Rubin = 1 Mouse Kim = 0 Frederick J. Deni = 0
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 3
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Peter Trinh has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Councilmember
Zernitskaya: Carter Rubin Angela D. Scott
Rachel
Lonzano
Frederick J.
Deni Mouse Kim
Mayor Torosis: Angela D. Scott Carter Rubin Frederick J.
Deni Mouse Kim Rachel Lonzano
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Carter Rubin Mouse Kim Rachel
Lonzano
Angela D.
Scott
Frederick J.
Deni
Councilmember Snell: Frederick J. Deni Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Councilmember Hall: Angela D. Scott Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni
Councilmember
Raskin: Angela D. Scott Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano
Frederick J.
Deni Mouse Kim
Councilmember
Negrete: Rachel Lonzano Carter Rubin Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni Angela D.
Scott
Angela D. Scott = 2.5333 Carter Rubin = 1.5333 Rachel Lonzano = 1 Frederick J. Deni = 0.5333 Mouse Kim = 0
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 2.5333
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Angela D. Scott has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 3 Votes:
Councilmember
Zernitskaya: Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Mayor Torosis: Carter Rubin Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Rachel Lonzano Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Carter Rubin Mouse Kim Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Councilmember Snell: Frederick J. Deni Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Peter Trinh Councilmember Hall: Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni 36 September 8, 2026
Councilmember Raskin: Carter Rubin Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Councilmember Negrete: Rachel Lonzano Carter Rubin Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni Carter Rubin = 2.6667 Rachel Lonzano = 1 Frederick J. Deni = 0.5333 Mouse Kim = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 2.6667
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Carter Rubin has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 4 Votes:
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Mayor Torosis: Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Rachel Lonzano Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mouse Kim Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Councilmember Snell: Frederick J. Deni Rachel Lonzano
Councilmember Hall: Rachel Lonzano Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni Councilmember Raskin: Rachel Lonzano Frederick J. Deni Mouse Kim Councilmember Negrete: Rachel Lonzano Mouse Kim Frederick J. Deni Rachel Lonzano = 1.5792 Frederick J. Deni = 0.7458 Mouse Kim = 0.475 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 1.5792
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Rachel Lonzano has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Peter Trinh, Angela D. Scott, Carter Rubin, and Rachel Lonzano
Santa Monica Travel and
Tourism, Inc. 3 6/30/2030 At least one shall be a resident of Santa Monica On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for
nominations.
Councilmember Negrete nominate Mouse Kim
Councilmember Hall nominated Tim Defuria, Darlene
Evans and Karen Ginsberg
Tim Defuria, Darlene Evans and Karen E. Ginsberg
were reappointed to the Santa Monica Travel and
Tourism for a term ending June 30, 2030, by the
following Rank Choice votes:
Candidates: 4 | Seats: 3 | Votes: 7
Round 1 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Tim Defuria Karen E. Ginsberg Darlene Evans Mouse Kim Councilmember Hall: Tim Defuria Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg 37 September 8, 2026
Councilmember Snell: Tim Defuria Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg Councilmember Raskin: Tim Defuria Karen E. Ginsberg Darlene Evans Mouse Kim Councilmember Negrete: Mouse Kim Tim Defuria Darlene Evans Karen E.
Ginsberg
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Tim Defuria Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg Mouse Kim Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Tim Defuria Mouse Kim Darlene Evans Karen E.
Ginsberg
Tim Defuria = 6 Mouse Kim = 1 Darlene Evans = 0 Karen E. Ginsberg = 0 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 6
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Tim Defuria has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 2 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Karen E. Ginsberg Darlene Evans Mouse Kim Councilmember Hall: Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg
Councilmember Snell: Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg
Councilmember Raskin: Karen E. Ginsberg Darlene Evans Mouse Kim Councilmember Negrete: Mouse Kim Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg Councilmember Zernitskaya: Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg Mouse Kim Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mouse Kim Darlene Evans Karen E. Ginsberg Darlene Evans = 2.125 Mouse Kim = 1.7083 Karen E. Ginsberg = 1.4167 Most votes currently held by a candidate = 2.125
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Darlene Evans has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
Round 3 Votes:
Mayor Torosis: Karen E. Ginsberg Mouse Kim
Councilmember Hall: Karen E. Ginsberg Tim Defuria
Councilmember Snell: Karen E. Ginsberg Tim Defuria
Councilmember Raskin: Karen E. Ginsberg Mouse Kim
Councilmember Negrete: Mouse Kim Karen E. Ginsberg
Councilmember Zernitskaya: Karen E. Ginsberg Mouse Kim
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick: Mouse Kim Karen E. Ginsberg
Karen E. Ginsberg = 1.791 Mouse Kim = 1.7083
Most votes currently held by a candidate = 1.7917
Number of candidates with the greatest number of votes = 1 Karen E. Ginsberg has exceeded the quota and is elected. If there are seats remaining to be filled, the surplus will now be reallocated
The election is complete and the elected candidates are Tim Defuria, Darlene Evans and Karen E.
Ginsberg
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PERSONNEL BOARD 16.B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2029, was presented.
On order of the Mayor, the floor was opened for nominations.
Mayor Torosis nominated Farhaad Chaduwadia.
There being no other nominations, Farhaad Chanduwadia was appointed to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2030, by acclamation, with all members present.
PUBLIC SAFETY
REFORM & OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION
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, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, to accept the resignation with regret.
The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
ENDORSEMENTS OF
STAFF PROPOSITIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
excused at 2:42 a.m.
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, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to endorse Proposition 3. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to oppose Proposition 39. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Councilmember Zernitskaya, to oppose Proposition 43. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with all members present.
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick recused himself from Propositions 1 and 37 because they are related to housing production, and his employer advocates for housing production.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to endorse Proposition 1. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, absent.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Snell, to endorse 39 September 8, 2026
Proposition 37. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, absent.
COMMUNITY
WORKFORCE
AGREEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Zwick
returned at 2:43 a.m.
16.F. Request of Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers Hall and Raskin Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate a Community Workforce Agreement, was presented.
Motion by Mayor Torosis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote, with all members present.
SANTA MONICA
BALLET FOLKLORICO
DANCE COMPANY
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, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Raskin, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Negrete, Hall, Raskin, Snell, Zernitskaya, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
GREENwell EVENT
SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL
COASTAL CLEANUP
DAY
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, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Snell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, to approve the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Snell, Raskin, Hall, Negrete, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, Mayor Torosis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SMMUSD MASTER
FACILITIES SUCESSOR
AGREEMENT
Councilmember Negrete
excused at 2:47 a.m.
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, was presented.
Councilmember Negrete recused herself out of an abundance of caution, because her music store sells instruments, and students in the school district play instruments.
Motion by Councilmember Hall, seconded by Mayor Torosis, to approve the recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Negrete absent.
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 2:52 a.m. in memory of Alicia Mary Syres.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Denise Anderson-Warren Caroline Torosis
Interim City Clerk Mayor