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
WALFRED SOLORZANO
CITY CLERK
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT PROMOTE CIVILITY AT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
• Treat everyone courteously; • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive
public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
• Hate has no place in Santa Monica. The City opposes
abusive or threatening hate speech, intolerance, or
dehumanization, and supports basic civil respect and
human decency.
• Listen to others respectfully;
• Exercise self-control;
• Give open-minded consideration
to all viewpoints;
• Focus on the issues and avoid
personalizing debate;
Regular meetings are broadcast live on CityTV cable channel 16 and on the internet at santamonica.gov. Cable television re-broadcasts air on Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 AM. The agenda will air on CityTV on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and on Monday and Tuesday at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Resolution No.11663(CCS))
WAYS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT
If you are interested in providing public comment at a City Council meeting, there are several ways to participate:
(1) Written public comment. In lieu of oral public comment, the public is strongly encouraged to submit written public comment on agenda items via email to [email protected]. For written public comment submitted by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, best efforts shall be made to have them available online for viewing. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.
(2) Oral public comment.
- In-person: Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding items on the agenda must be present and submit their name and address (optional) to the City Clerk before the public comment section is opened for that item or before the public hearing is opened where one is required by law. Register to speak at the Speaker Kiosk prior to the meeting. - Telephone: Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting. Showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
Oral public comment from any one individual is limited to a total of 6 minutes per City Council meeting, with a maximum of 2 minutes per agenda item if speaking on multiple items. A member of the public may allocate time between items in one-minute increments up to 2 minutes and those requesting to speak on only one agendized item for the meeting may speak for up to 4 minutes on that one item. Except for noticed public hearings or quasi-judicial items, if more than 25 speakers are registered to speak during a public input section, the amount of time shall be reduced to 1 minute per speaker during that section.
Except for the author of the request, public comment on 15-items are limited to 1 minute.
Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Information regarding the Levine Act can be found here or you can contact the FPPC.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)
1. General Public Input
(Members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City and on Special
Agenda Items.)
2. Special Agenda Items (Commendations and
Proclamations presented).
3. Public Comment for Consent Calendar and Closed
Sessions Only.
4. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. No public comment is permitted on
second readings.)
5. Closed Sessions.
6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items
7. Study Session.
8. Continued Items.
9. Administrative Proceedings.
10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading (No public comment is
permitted on second readings.)
11. Staff Administrative Item.
12. Public Hearings.
13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.
14. Resolutions.
15. Written Communications (Other than
Reports of Commission and Officers.)
16. Councilmember Discussion Items.
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
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AGENDAS
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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. Proclamation: United Against Hate Week - October 18- October 24
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 Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of a Report on the Status of State-Mandated Annual Fire Inspections in the City of Santa Monica Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of a report on the status of statemandated annual fire inspections in the City of Santa Monica pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
4.B. Authorization to Accept the 2025 Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") for Implementation of the JAG Project to Impact Crime and Keep Neighborhoods Safe
City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 5 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 accept a grant awarded in the amount of $49,895 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for implementation of the JAG 2025 Project to Impact Crime and Keep Neighborhoods Safe in the Police Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the grant and all grant renewals; and
4. Authorize the budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
4.C. Adoption of Resolutions Making Annual Adjustments to Affordable Housing Production Program Fees
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 increasing the Affordable Housing Unit Base Fee by 0.5 percent for new market-rate apartments and condominiums (Attachment A).
3. Adopt the attached Resolution increasing the Affordable Housing Unit Development Cost by 0.5 percent (Attachment B).
4.D. Approval of Second Modification to Agreement #10729 and Second Modification to Agreement #11167 with Pumpman, LLC for Ongoing and Emergency Repair and Maintenance Services for Facilities and Building Pump Systems and Wastewater Pump Systems for the Public Works Department 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. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #10729 in the amount of $330,000 with PumpMan, LLC for ongoing and emergency repair pump services for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended eight-year and-six-month agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $1,384,093, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #11167 in the amount of $500,000 with PumpMan, LLC for sewage pump maintenance and repair services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a six-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 6 exceed $2,250,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.E. Award Bid #4521 and Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Ian Webb, dba Pearl Painting, for Painting Services for the Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department
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 Bid # 4521 to Ian Webb dba Pearl Painting for Painting Services for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pearl Painting, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Approval of the Second Modification to Agreement #11509 (CCS) with Enterprise Automation for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Integration and On-Call Support for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for the Public Works Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second modification to agreement #11509 (CCS) in the amount of $695,300 with Enterprise Automation for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Integration and On-Call Support for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $3,100,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.G. Advancing Major Events: Authorization to Negotiate and Enter Into License Agreements for Upcoming Major Events, including Oesterreichisches Olympisches Comite LLC for the use of a portion of Lot 4 South and The Living Library of Nature for use of a portion of Santa Monica State Beach during the LA28 Summer Olympic Games; Adoption of Resolution to Facilitate Upcoming Major Event and Community Event at the Santa Monica Pier Deck and Santa Monica State Beach for the 2027 Superbowl
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures), Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Existing Facilities for Public Gathering), and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for approval of a resolution temporarily authorizing exemptions from certain provisions of the City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 7 Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of the Santa Monica Pier Deck and Santa Monica State Beach by ESPN Productions, LLC for the 2027 Super Bowl, approval of a license agreement with Oesterreichisches Olympisches Comite LLC, and approval of a license agreement The Living Library of Nature, as set forth in the staff report.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing exemptions from certain provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to facilitate use of Santa Monica Pier Deck and Santa Monica State Beach (Sandbox South) by ESPN Productions, LLC for the 2027 Super Bowl as a temporary interactive broadcast and event space from January 15 through February 23, 2027,
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Oesterreichisches Olympisches Comite LLC, in connection with the use of portions of Santa Monica Parking Lot 4 South during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games from June 1 through August 13, 2028, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with The Living Library of Nature, in connection with the use of a portion of Santa Monica State Beach during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games period from May 1 through October 8, 2028.
4.H. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 84334 for the Subdivision of 1101 Stanford Street into Eight Residential Parcels Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) (Approval of Final Subdivision Map) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 84334 for the property located at 1101 Stanford Street to create eight residential parcels.
4.I. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five-year agreement with ComSonics Inc. for an Automated License Plate Recognition ("ALPR") System for Parking Enforcement Operations for the Police Department Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Staff recommends the Council 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 ComSonics Inc. for the purchase, implementation, and ongoing services associated with an Automated License Plate Recognition (“ALPR”) System for the Santa Monica Police Department (“SMPD”). 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 amount not to exceed $700,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.J. Authorization to Issue Purchase Order to Allstar Equipment for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Related Components for the Fire Department City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 8 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 Source to Pay Administrator to issue a purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related components for the Fire Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City’s Procurement Policy and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,011,803 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.K. Approval of Third Modification to Agreement #11823 with Revel Republic for production partner contractual services for the Major Events Division in the City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that 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 third modification to agreement #11823 (CCS) in the amount of $150,000 with Revel Republic for Production Partner contractual services for the Major Events Division in the City Manager’s Office. This will result in a 5 year agreement with a new amended total amount not to exceed $650,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.L. Adoption of Resolutions Approving Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) with the Owners of the Properties Located at 325 Georgina Avenue, 1355 Third Street Promenade, and 2623 Third Street Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) and Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Adopt the attached Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act Contracts) between the City of Santa Monica and the owners of City-designated historic resources located at 325 Georgina Avenue, 1355 Third Street Promenade, and 2623 Third Street.
4.M. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 28, 2026 5:30 PM
4.N. City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 5:30 PM
4.O. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 8, 2026 5:30 PM City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 9
4.P. City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 22, 2026 5:30 PM - Revised Item. 10/09/2026
4.Q. City Council - Special Meeting - Sep 22, 2026 5:35 PM
4.R. Authorization to Negotiate and enter into Lease Agreement with Santa Monica Brew Works for 256 Santa Monica Pier - New Item Received. 10/09/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding categorial exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with Santa Monica Brew Works for 256 Santa Monica Pier.
4.S. 2026 Biennial Notice of Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council, by Motion, receive and file the Fair Political Practices Commission 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice advising that the city’s Conflict of Interest Code is currently under review.
4.T. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City Council's 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule to Cancel the November 10th Regular Meeting - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following:
1. Cancel the November 10 2026 regular City Council meeting due to consecutive meetings as a result of Thanksgiving holiday;
2. Adopt attached amended resolution approving changes to the 2026 City Council Regular Meeting schedule; and
3. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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 of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 10 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):
Johnson v. City; LASC # 24SMCV06205
5.D. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
La Brea Washington Co., LLC v. City, et al; LASC # 25STCP00154
5.E. Conference with real estate negotiator – Gov. Code §54956.8 Properties: 1636 5th Street (Parking Lot 29) (APNs 4290-011-903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011- 905); 1636 5th Street (Apple Building) (APN 4290-011-906); Kiss And Ride/Expo Terminus Lot (APNs 4290-011-909, 4290-011-902, 4290-011-901); owner of record: City of Santa Monica; City negotiator: City Manager, Oliver Chi; persons to be negotiated with: AMCAL:
Mark Morgan, Director of Acquisition, AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.; Cypress Equity Investments, Aaron Sorochinsky, Managing Director of Investments; DECA Co, Travis Duncun, VP Development; Hope for an Affordable LA, Adam Timothy Kent, Principal; Legacy Lofts, LLC, Arrian Torkian, Principal; LPC Commercial Investments, LLC, Stephen Lingren, Senior Vice President and Rob Kane, Senior Executive Vice President; under negotiation:
price and terms of payment for sale
5.F. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8: property: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Patricia Keeney Maischoss, Chair, Pier to Pier; under negotiation: price and terms of payment
5.G. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Gov. Code § 54957(b): Title: City Manager
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.)
10.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Extend the Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot and Incentive Programs’ Re-Entitlement Deadline to December 31, 2027 for Eligible Multiple-Unit Projects and to Make Minor Clarifications Regarding Program Titles
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the action below has been previously analyzed in the certified 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element Environmental Impact Report and are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080.085(a) of the California Public Resources Code; and
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance to amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections 9.64.065 and 9.64.075 to (1) extend the December 31, 2026 deadline by which an applicant of an eligible multiple-unit project must obtain a new entitlement for the same multiple-unit project to December 31, 2027 and (2) make minor clarifications to the program titles.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Santa Monica Realignment Plan – The One-Year Mark City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 12 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council review the progress made during the first year of the Santa Monica Realignment Plan, provide direction on the revitalization initiatives outlined in this report, and approve the following actions to continue implementation of the Plan:
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 findings of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) and Section 15324 (Regulations of Working Conditions);
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica establishing new classifications and adopting salary rates for various listed positions (Attachment A);
3. Approve certain Building and Safety Division position and classification changes to effectuate actions approved by Council at its July 28, 2026 meeting (Attachment B);
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica updating certain user fees (Attachment C);
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with 3Di Systems, Inc. for rent registry software and administrative services for the Housing and Human Services Department for an initial term of two years, which is a recommended award being made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City's Procurement Policy;
6. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica establishing a standalone Property Registration Certificate Fee (Attachment D);
7. Approve the Downtown Catalyst Incentive Program Guidelines (Attachment E), and authorize staff to implement the new economic development program;
8. Authorize staff to implement the Downtown parking pilot programs with Metropolis, Inc. related to Downtown parking structure optimization, implementing a Downtown valet parking program, and implementing the proposed Zoox license agreement as described in this report; and
9. Approve changes to the FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Revised Budgets, as described in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Introduction for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Article 9 of the Municipal Code and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Downtown Community Plan to Ensure Consistency with State Law and to Make Other Minor Changes, Corrections, and Clarifications
City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/13/2026 1:27 PM Page 13 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt a resolution to amend the text of the Downtown Community Plan to make minor text corrections related to adopted entitlement processing thresholds; and
3. Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance: (1) for consistency with state law, including provisions to clarify commercial floor area ratio limitations, incentives and concessions under state density bonus law, housing project definitions under the Housing Accountability Act, accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit interior living space and owner occupancy requirements, and unbundled parking requirements; and (2) to make other minor changes, corrections, and clarifications as necessary.
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. Recommendation to accept Isaac Diaz's resignation from the Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy
16.B. Request of Councilmembers Hall and Zernitskaya that Council allocate $8,000 of Council discretionary funds in support of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation’s Annual PIERfect Benefit with $4,000 coming from Councilmember Hall’s allotment and $4,000 coming from Councilmember Zernitskaya’s allotment - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
16.C. Request of Councilmembers Hall, Raskin, and Mayor Torosis that Council direct the City Manager to return with a study session on potential organizational models for a Great Park Conservancy to support the Great Park at the Santa Monica Airport site, the range of possible City involvement in establishing such an entity, and whether the City can and should seed an initial funding round - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
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16.D. Request of Councilmember Raskin, Mayor Torosis, and Councilmember Zernitskaya, to direct the City Manager to provide information, resources and support to assure tenants of the Virginia Avenue Apartments that, under the terms of the City’s agreements with Community Corporation of Santa Monica, there are no income certification requirements for existing tenants and any income verification requirements apply to only new tenants or existing tenants who choose to participate in the project-based voucher program - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
16.E. Request of Councilmember Negrete that the City Council consider allocating Council Discretionary Funds to support HAWKEFEST 2026, that took place on Thursday, October, 1, 2026 and brought business and innovative leaders to the Santa Monica Pier. Further, HAWKEFEST 2026 was produced bv a local Santa Monica based firm, Hawke Media - New Item Received. 10/09/2026
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