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, SANTA
MONICA, CA 90401, AND 998 W. MISSION BAY
DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
The Santa Monica City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. (PDT) in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California 90401, and at a teleconference site located at Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109, where a Councilmember will be present and participating via teleconference.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE
Participants may join a meeting by phone via Zoom. Dial, the phone number to access Zoom’s audio system, and enter the Zoom Meeting ID to join the meeting.
Zoom Dial-In Information: Phone Number (669) 900-6833 (US), Meeting ID:978 8290 3006# Persons wishing to address the Council by telephone must register at santamonica.gov/public-comment no later than 5:00 p.m. the business day before a meeting. Donation of time and showing electronic presentation materials are not permitted when commenting by telephone.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
City of Santa Monica Statement of Accountability (Land Acknowledgement) The City of Santa Monica is located on the land of Tovangaar. With great respect, the City acknowledges the Gabrieleño/Tongva as the First People of this ancestral and unceded territory of Kuruvungna, a village that we know as Santa Monica. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Gabrieleño descendants who are part of the Gabrieleño /Tongva tribes.
City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 4 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
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.)
2. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
2.A. Mayor's Highlight DOT- MCO: Antonise Walton
3. PUBLIC INPUT (ITEMS UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR AND CLOSED SESSION ONLY)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion. In accordance with Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of title only unless a Councilmember present dissents. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)
4.A. Award Bid #4515 to and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for Contractual Services Related to Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Division
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4515 to Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for household hazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,403,865 (including a $1,141,743 contingency) over a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
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4.B. Approval of Fourth Modification to Agreement No. 11449 with Olympos Construction, Inc. for Construction Services for the 2800 Airport Avenue Renovation Project
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 fourth modification to Agreement #11449 (CCS) in the amount of $2,100,000 with Olympos Construction, Inc. for additional construction services associated with the 2800 Airport Avenue Renovation Project for the Public Works Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $10,158,350, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.C. Approval of Agreement with Centricity GIS, Inc. for Implementation of the Trimble Unity Maintain Elite System, a Computerized Maintenance Management System, for the Information Services Department Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Centricity GIS, Inc. (Centricity) for the full platform implementation of the Trimble Unity Maintain Elite system for the Information Services Department (ISD). 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 $407,629 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 7.16.025 to Prohibit Potable Water Use for Nonfunctional Turf Irrigation in Compliance with AB 1572
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Minor Alteration or Operational Change to Landscaping), Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and a finding of no possibility of significant impact pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance creating Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 7.16.025, Prohibition on Use of Potable Water to City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 6 Irrigate Nonfunctional Turf, to prohibit potable water irrigation of nonfunctional turf as required by AB 1572.
4.E. Award RFP #466 to and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Agreements with Accredited Rehabilitation Consultants, Inc., and O2X Human Performance, LLC for Workplace Injury Prevention and Ergonomic Services for the Finance Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP# 466 to Accredited Rehabilitation Consultants Inc., and O2X Human Performance LLC for Workplace Injury Prevention and Ergonomic Services for the Finance Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Accredited Rehabilitation Consultants Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $636,872 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with O2X Human Performance LLC, for a total amount not to exceed $850,690 over a 5-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.F. Approval of Fifth Modification of Agreement with Zones for After-Hours Service Desk Support for the Information Services Department Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fifth modification to agreement #10887 in the amount of $93,918 with Zones, LLC (Zones) for after-hours Service Desk support for the Information Services Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $2,309,586, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.G. Approval of Third Modification of Agreement with ELB US, Inc. for the Purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment, including System
Design/Implementation and Support Services for the Information Services Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to Agreement #10935 in the amount of $220,000 with ELB US, Inc. (ELB) for the purchase City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 7 of audio‑visual equipment, system design and implementation, and support services for the Information Services Department. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $715,855, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.H. 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 exceed $2,250,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
4.I. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica 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
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
4.J. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Amending Sections 9.64.065 and 9.64.075 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to (1) Extend the Deadline by which an Applicant of an Eligible Entitled Multiple-Unit Project Must Obtain a New Entitlement; and (2) Make Minor Clarifications to the Program Titles
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
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4.K. Adoption of Resolution Declaring the City Council's Intention to Renew the Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District and Fixing the Time and Place for a Public Meeting and a Public Hearing to Consider the Renewal - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring the City Council’s intention to renew the Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District, and setting a public meeting and public hearing on the proposed renewal and assessments.
4.L. City Council - Regular and Special Joint Meeting - Jun 24, 2025 5:30 PM - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
5. CLOSED SESSIONS
5.A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Orozco v. John Doe; Does 1-2, 23SMCV03120; John ULW Doe v. City of Santa Monica, 23SMCV06066; John UNB Doe v. City of Santa Monica, 23STCV12746; John Doe 1 v. Roe 1, 23STCV15009; John AD Doe v. City of Santa Monica, 23STCV26548; John CW Doe v. City of Santa Monica, 23STCV29623; Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities, 24SMCV01368; John DD Doe v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 24SMCV04421; John Doe v. Santa Monica Police Activities Leage, City of Santa Monica, et al., 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, City of Santa Monica, et al., 24SMCV05050; John Doe v. Santa Monica Police Activities Leage, City of Santa Monica, et al., 24SMCV05051; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, City of Santa Monica, et al., 24SMCV06355; John GA Doe v. Doe City; Doe League, et al, 24STCV06484; John ULW Doe v. City of Santa Monica, 24STCV06768; John Doe 15 v.
City of Santa Monica, 24STCV07647; John Doe 18 v. City of Santa Monica, 24STCV08239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 24STCV09398; John Doe 48 v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, 24STCV15420; John Does 33-47, et al v. ROE 1, et al., 24STCV15580; John Doe 49 v. Roe 1, et al., 24STCV19296; Jane EB Doe v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities, et al., 24STCV24146; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Activities League, et al., 24STCV27233; John AM Doe v. Doe City; Doe League, et al., 24STCV28433; Doe 16 - Jane Doe 21, et al v. ROE 1, et al., 25STCV02235; John Doe 62, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 25STCV04414; John Doe 23 v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 25STCV05850; John Doe (E.B.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, City of Santa Monica, et al., 25STCV06354; John Doe 67 v.
Roe 1, et al., 25STCV10142; John Doe 68 v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 25STCV12089; John PB Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., 25STCV06880; John Doe 69 , John Doe 70 v. ROE 1, et al., 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police Activities Leage, et al., 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Police City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 9 Activities League, et al., 25STCV24158; John Doe 71, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, et al., 25STCV32120; John Doe 76, et al. v. Roe 1, a public entity, et al., 25STCV32032; and 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 of Santa Monica v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
5.C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1):
Stewart v. City of Santa Monica; LASC # 23SMCV03956
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 - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
5.E. Conference with legal counsel – potential initiation of litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4) – 1 case - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
5.F. 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: Larry Serota, Executive Managing Director, Transwestern, and Tim Katt, Gradient Sports Holdings, LLC; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
5.G. Conference with Real Property Negotiator – Gov. Code § 54956.8; City Property: Improvements located at 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405; City Negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Judy Barker, Santa Monica Air Center, Inc.; Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
5.H. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Gov. Code § 54957(b): Title: City Manager - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
. Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is called.
7. STUDY SESSION
No items
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
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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. Update to Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code and Amendments to the Municipal Code to Support Permitting Process Changes Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Green Building, Wildland-Urban Interface, Historical and Existing Building Standards Codes and local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code;
3. Adopt the attached resolution making findings of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as required;
4. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance.
5. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.100 to require notice to tenants of occupied residential buildings of anticipated construction before submission of an application for a building permit; and
6. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 4.12 to update the after-hours construction authorization process and eligible activities.
11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11.A. Affordability Agenda: Update on Affordability and Tenant Protection Initiatives, Including Food and Early Childhood and Childcare Costs; Worker Wages and Labor Protections; Consumer Pricing Fairness; and Housing Stability and Tenant Protections - New Item Received. 10/23/2026 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 4.70 to allow employees who perform work in the City to City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 11 designate an authorized representative to receive a final paycheck (Attachment C).
3. Approve the incorporation of Measure GS housing production funds into the Housing Trust Fund Guidelines (Attachment D).
4. Approve updates to the Preserving Our Diversity (POD) program, including expanded eligibility criteria, an annual cost-of-living adjustment to benefit payments, and a study of further program expansion.
5. Authorize staff to begin both development and outreach regarding amendments to the City’s Tenant Harassment Ordinance related to tenant organizing activities.
6. Approve changes to the FY 2026-27 Revised Budget, as described in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes).
7. Authorize staff to prioritize an additional $300,000 in annual General Fund support for the Human Services Grants Program, dedicated to food assistance and childcare subsidies, in the Proposed FY 2027-29 Biennial Operating Budget, as described in the Financial Impacts & Budget Actions section of this report..
11.B. Adoption of Resolution Proclaiming a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Winter Season - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Adopt the proposed resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency for the 2026-2027 El Niño Winter Season.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Approve Development Agreement for a Digital Display Located at 1355 Third Street Promenade/301 Santa Monica Boulevard and the Installation of a Reconstructed Historic Blade Sign - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
City of Santa Monica Generated: 10/23/2026 7:12 PM Page 12 Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15311 (Accessory Structures), 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Introduce an Ordinance for first reading to approve Development Agreement 26ENT-0124 for a Digital Display Located at 1355 Third Street Promenade/301 Santa Monica Boulevard and the Installation of a Reconstructed Historic Blade Sign.
12.B. Public Hearing and Appeal of the Landmarks Commission Decision to Deny Application to Designate Single-Unit Dwelling Located at 1921 20th Street as a City Landmark - New Item Received. 10/23/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the item and then select one of the following two options.
1. Deny the Appeal of the Landmarks Commission decision to deny application 26ENT-0089 to designate the single-unit dwelling located at 1921 20th Street, a two-story, Craftsman style Airplane Bungalow, as a City Landmark. a. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15270, CEQA does not apply to projects that a public agency disapproves. Based on the recommended action, CEQA would not be applicable.
2. Alternatively, if the City Council determines that the single-unit dwelling located at 1921 20th Street meets one or more of the criteria set forth in SMMC 9.56.100(A), the City Council can determine that the property should be designed as a Landmark.
a. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that approving an application and designating the property as a Landmark will result in any significant effect on the environment.
b. If the City Council selects this option, staff will bring back a State of Official Action at a subsequent Council meeting to reflect this determination.
13. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14. RESOLUTIONS
No items
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
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16. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
16.A. Request by Councilmember Raskin that the City Council consider allocating $10,000 from Councilmember Raskin’s discretionary fund allotment to support programming at the Santa Monica History Museum, including $7,000 for the Museum’s upcoming Route 66 exhibition and $3,000 for its Día de los Muertos programming in November. These programs aim to bring the community together to celebrate Santa Monica’s history and cultural traditions while attracting visitors to downtown Santa Monica. The funding will enable the Museum to expand its programming and further contribute to a vibrant, welcoming downtown, consistent with the goals of the City’s Realignment Plan
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and reports are accessible on the City's webpage at www.smgov.net/council/agendas. They are also available at the City Clerk's Office and in alternate formats upon request. For a free email subscription to the City Council Agendas, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or [email protected].
Members of the public unable to attend a meeting but wishing to comment on an item(s) listed on the agenda may submit written comments prior to the meeting by meeting by mailing them to: City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to [email protected]. Written comments received from the public by 12 PM on the day of the City Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted online. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
City Hall and the Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations to either attend or provide public testimony at a Council meeting (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, remote option, etc.), please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 or TDD: (310) 917- 6626 or via email at [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Best efforts shall be made to accommodate requests received after the 72-hour deadline. In the case of special meetings, requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than noon the day of the special Council meeting.
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