Santa Monica — 2025-09-09

A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Building Performance Standards to Support\nCarbon Emissions Reductions from Existing Buildings\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 (Actions by\nRegulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the California Environmental\nQuality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance that amends the Santa Monica Municipal\nCode (SMMC) by adding chapter 8.39, entitled Building Energy Benchmarking and\nBuilding Performance Standards to support carbon emissions reductions from existing\nbuildings.\na. May 28, 2019 Staff Report (Web Link)\nb. Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (Web Link)\nc. September 10, 2019 Staff Report (Web Link)\nd. September 27, 2022 Staff Report (Web Link)\ne. Bay Area Air Quality Management District zero-NOx gas furnace + water heater requirement\n(Web Link)\nf. September 10, 2024 Staff Report (Web Link)\ng. Energy Performance Approach Reach Code\nh. Santa Monica Benchmarking & Performance Ordinance\ni. Santa Monica Low Carbon Concrete Ordinance\nj. Existing Buildings Electrification Roadmap\nk. Memo_National_BPS_Cohort_signed 4.24.23\nRevised Attachment 9/03/2025\nl. Santa Monica Covered Buildings 20-50k Square Feet\nm. Santa Monica Covered Buildings >50k Square Feet\nn. Santa Monica's Existing Building Stock\no. Background on Building Performance Standards\np. BPS Community & Stakeholder Outreach\nq. BPS Administrative Regulations Process and Community Accountability Working Group\nr. Equity Priority Buildings and BPS Fund

A. Approval of Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommend that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines.\n2. Approve and Receive the Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan (Attachment A).\na. Attachment A: Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan\nb. Attachment B: California Department of Aging Local Aging & Disability Action Planning (LADAP)\nGrant Program (Web Link)\nc. Attachment C: Community Assets by Domain of Livability\nd. Attachment D: City Council authorized acceptance of Local Aging and Disability Planning grant\nfunds as part of the 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update (Web Link)\ne. Attachment E: Award a Contract for Aging and Disability Strategic Planning Consulting Services\nto Elizabeth Anderson Consulting\nf. Attachment F: City Membership in AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities - Mayor’s Letter of\nCommitment\ng. Attachment G: Community Demographics Summary\nh. Attachment H: World Health Organization’s Domains of Livability (Web Link)\ni. Attachment I: Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan Community Survey\nj. Attachment J: AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (Web Link)

B. Establishment of a Self-Certification Pilot Program and Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances\nto (1) Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.108 to revise the Construction and Demolition\nMaterial Recycling Compliance Process and to transition from a deposit-based system to a fine-based\nenforcement approach, and (2) Establish Interim Zoning Regulations Updating Applicability\nThresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions to; and Adopt a Resolution\nof Intention to Amend the Text Section 9.21.130 of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Resource\nRecovery and Recycling Standards\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 15061(b)(3).\n2.\nIntroduce for First Reading an Ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code\nChapter 8.108, Subpart B, to amend the construction and demolition material recycling\ncompliance process and to transition from a deposit-based system to a fine-based\nenforcement approach.\n3. Introduce for First Reading an Interim Zoning Ordinance updating applicability thresholds\nand standards for resource and recycling room dimensions set forth in Santa Monica\nMunicipal Code Section 9.21.130 in order to further economic recovery efforts by\nfacilitating a self-certification building permit program.\n4.\nAdopt a Resolution of Intention directing the Planning Commission to initiate\namendments to the text of Section 9.21.130 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to update\napplicability thresholds and resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further\neconomic recovery efforts by facilitating a self-certification building permit program.\na. 2025.09.09 - RRR Article 8 Amendments_Self-Certification\nb. 2025.09.09 - Self-Certification IZO\nc. 2025.09.09 - ROI Self-Certification

C. Approval of Proposed Regulatory Updates to High-Rise Building Definitions and Single Stairway\nMulti-Family Building Provisions\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Direct that as part of the City’s next regular building and fire code update process, staff\nalign the City’s building and fire code definitions for high-rise buildings to be consistent\nwith the Statewide high-rise definition as set forth in Health & Safety Code 13210(b).\n2. Authorize staff to implement an updated Alternate Materials and Methods Request\n(AMMR) process for single-exit stairway multi-family residential buildings of up to six\nstories in height pursuant to the attached Information Bulletin (Attachment A).\na. Single Exit Informational Bulletin (September 1, 2025)

A. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article 6 of the Santa Monica Municipal\nCode to Establish a Permitting Process and Operational Conditions for Commercial Cannabis Uses;\nIntroduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal\nCode to Authorize Commercial Cannabis Uses within Certain Zoning Districts; Authorization for City\nManager to Execute All Necessary Associated Documents to Accept the Cannabis Equity Assessment;\nAdoption of a Resolution Establishing a Cannabis Equity Program; and Adoption of a Fee Resolution\nEstablishing a Non-City-Based Cannabis Delivery Permit Fee and Cannabis Retailer Permit Fees\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines.\n2. Adopt the attached Ordinance amending the text of Article 6 of the Municipal Code to\nestablish a permitting process and operational conditions for commercial cannabis uses.\n3. Adopt the attached Ordinance amending the text of Article 9 of the Municipal Code to\nauthorize commercial cannabis uses within certain zoning districts.\n4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the Cannabis\nEquity Assessment.\n5. Adopt the attached Resolution establishing a cannabis equity program.\n6. Adopt the attached Resolution establishing Cannabis Retailer Permit fees and a NonCity-Based Cannabis Delivery Permit fee.\na. CDD-ORD-Cannabis Retailers Updates (Article 6) 09.09.25\nb. Ordinance - Article 9 Amendments\nc. Resolution - Cannabis Equity Assessment and Program\nd. Resolution - Cannabis Retailer Permit Fees

A. Appointment to three unscheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2026, and three\nunscheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2028 on the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.\nBoard\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Applicant List

B. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending on June 30, 2026 on the Arts\nCommission\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Applicant List

C. Appointment to five scheduled vacancies for terms ending on June 30, 2029 on the Measure GS\nResident Oversight Committee\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Applicant List

D. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy for a term ending on June 30, 2028 on the Disabilities\nCommission\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Applicant List

E. Recommendation to accept Analise Wells's resignation from the Housing Commission and authorize\nthe City Clerk to publish the vacancy\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Resignation Email

F. Recommendation to accept Federico Galavis's resignation from the Arts Commission and authorize\nthe City Clerk to publish the vacancy\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Resignation Email

G. Recommendation to accept Staci Griesbach's resignation from the Arts Commission and authorize\nthe City Clerk to publish the vacancy\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. Resignation Email

H. Request of Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Hall and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis that the City Council\nconsider directing the City Manager to investigate alleged violations of the Santa Monica Municipal\nCode related to Waymo’s operation at the Lots on Euclid and Broadway and develop a report that\nincludes a of summary complaints, how the City is taking action, and what additional action(s) are\nunder consideration to resolve resident complaints and alleged municipal code violations. A\ncommunity meeting between impacted residents and other parties as needed to provide the\ncommunity with updates on how the City is addressing their concerns and a forum to share\nexperiences shall be held within 30 days.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. 1- Addressing Waymo Situation

I. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create a pilot microgrant\nprogram to address the habitability of Rent-Controlled/Deed Restricted Units.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. 2-Microgrants Pilot to Enhance Habitability of Rent Controlled Units

J. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create an online portal\nand mapping feature to track the application status and progress of all Development Entities taking\nadvantage of the new Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot Incentive Program.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. 3 - Developing a Mapping Tool to ID Offsite Affordable Housing Incentive Program Projects

K. Request of Councilmember Raskin that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to\ndiscontinue work efforts related to four previously requested Council Direction 16 Items.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. 4 - Discontinue Work On Four 16 Items

L. Request of Councilmember Snell that the City Council consider waving of fees for the GREENwell\nevent organized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter on Sunday,\nSeptember 21, 2025, that will celebrate their participation in the Coastal Clean Up Day 2025 , by\ndirecting the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees, including application, administrative,\nneighborhood notification, container fees, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use\nof Cresent Bay Park in an amount up to $2,150 in waived fees.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\na. 5- GREENwell Fee Waiver

A. Commendation: SM Little League AllStar Baseball Team

B. Recognition of Outgoing Board & Commission Members\na. Recognition of Outgoing Boards and Commission Members\nNew attachment added 9/03/2025

C. Proclamation: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Week and The Week Without Driving

D. Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Week (Sep 7-13)

C. Award RFP #445 and Professional Services Agreement to Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call\nGroundwater Remediation Technical Support\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15307 (Actions by\nRegulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and Section 15308 (Actions by\nRegulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the California Environmental\nQuality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2. Award RFP #445 to Hazen and Sawyer for on-call remediation technical support services\nfor the Public Works Department; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hazen and\nSawyer in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a five-year period, with future year\nfunding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. FY 25-26 Oaks Initative (Hazen & Sawyer)\nb. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer)

D. Award RFP#451 to Emergency Management Consulting Solutions, LLC to Manage Regional Training\nGroup on Behalf of Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines;\n2.\nAward RFP# 451 to Emergency Management Consulting Solutions, LLC for a\nmanagement consultant to assume the Executive Director position of the Regional\nTraining Group on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Emergency\nManagement Consulting Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for one\nyear, with four additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed\n$1,410,000 over a five-year period (including a $160,000 contingency), with future year\nfunding contingent on Council budget approval and grant fund availability.\na. EMCS Levine Act\nb. EMCS Living Wage\nc. EMCS Oaks

E. Award Contract to RAMCO Construction for As-Needed General Contractor Services\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council\n1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)\nof the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and\n2.\nAuthorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with RAMCO\nCorporation for General Contracting Repairs for the Public Landscape Division of the\nPublic Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the\ncompetitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(c) and is for a total amount not\nto exceed $350,000 with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. RAMCO Oaks\nb. RAMCO Levine Act

F. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Section\n3.16.120(c) to Clarify That the Expiration of the Free Metered Parking Benefit Applies to All Clean Air\nVehicle Decals\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines; and\n2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance that modifies Santa Monica Municipal\nCode (SMMC) 3.16.120(c) to clarify that the expiration of the free metered parking\nbenefit for zero emission vehicles applies to all Clean Air Vehicle decals.\na. February 12, 2002 Staff Report (Web Link)\nb. October 22, 2002 Staff Report (Web Link)\nc. July 13, 2010 Ordinance (Web Link)\nd. October 8, 2013 Staff Report (Web Link)\ne. November 14, 2017 Staff Report (Web Link)\nf. February 26, 2019 Staff Report (Web Link)\ng. 2025 CAV Decal Ordinance

G. Award Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report\nfor the Water Reservoir Upgrades and Improvements Project\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common\nSense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2.\nAward RFP# SP2761 to Dudek for preparation of the environmental review and\ndocumentation for the Water Reservoir Upgrades and Improvements Project for the\nPublic Works Department; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Dudek for a\ntotal amount not to exceed $1,100,000 over a three-year period, with future year funding\ncontingent on Council budget approval.\na. August 22, 2023 Staff Report (Web Link)\nb. June 25, 2025 Staff Report (Web Link)\nc. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Dudek)\nd. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Dudek)

H. Award RFP #444 and Agreements to 4Front, Arcadis U.S. Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call\nTechnical Services for Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302, and a\nfinding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2.\nAward RFP #444 to 4Front, Arcadis U.S. Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer for on-call\ntechnical support services for the Water Resources Division; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for on-call technical\nsupport services with 4Front, Arcadis U.S., Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer, in an amount\nnot to exceed $750,000 for each agreement over a five-year period, with future year\nfunding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (4Front Inc)\nb. FY 25-26 Levine Act (4Front Inc)\nc. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Hazen & Sawyer)\nd. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer)\ne. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Arcadis)\nf. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Arcadis)

I. Award Contract to Trojan Technologies Corp for Maintenance of Trojan Ultraviolet Advanced\nOxidation Process (UV AOP) System\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)\nof the California Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.\n2.\nAuthorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Trojan\nTechnologies Corp for maintenance of the Trojan Ultraviolet Advanced Oxidation Process\n(UV AOP) systems. This recommended award is made as an exception to the\ncompetitive bidding process pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section\n2.24.250(b) and is for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000 over a five-year period,\nwith future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Trojan Technologies Crop)\nb. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Trojan Technologies Corp)

J. Approval of First Modification to Software as a Service Agreement with Locality Media, LLC (dba First\nDue) for Fire Records Management Software\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first modification to Software as a\nService Agreement #11304 in the amount of $90,000 with Locality Media, LLC dba\nFirstDue, for fire incident pre-plans, fire inspection, inventory management and other Firerelated records management software (RMS) for the Fire Department. This will result in a\nfive-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $430,000, with\nfuture year funding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. First Due - Levine Act\nb. First Due - Oaks

K. Approval of Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for Geographic\nInformation System (GIS) Software and Services\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines;\n2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Environmental\nSystems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for ArcGIS software and services, for the\nInformation Services Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to\nthe competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250 (b) and is for an amount\nnot to exceed $198,990 (including a $18,090 contingency) for an initial three-year term,\nwith one additional three-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions for a\ntotal amount not to exceed $397,980 over a six-year period (including a $36,180\ncontingency), with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.\na. Esri - Staff Report 10.15.2019\nb. City of Santa Monica Esri EA Quote 2025-2028 08.08.2025\nc. Esri Levine Form - signed-08.26.2025\nd. Esri Oaks Form - signed 08.27.2025

L. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Syndicate to Co-Produce Tech Street Santa\nMonica, a One-Day Event Including Street Closure for LA Tech Week\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15323\nof the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;\n2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding\nwith Syndicate to co-produce a one-day street closure event called Tech Street Santa\nMonica – Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation in Santa Monica on Monday, October 13,\n2025.\na. Attachment A - SM Innovation Hub MOU Council Report 7.9.24 (Web Link)\nb. Staff Report - July 9, 2024 (Web Link)

M. Approval of Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the Purchase of Microsoft Enterprise\nLicenses\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)\n(Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines;\n2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Insight Public\nSector, Inc. for the purchase of Microsoft enterprise software licenses, including software\nlicense upgrades and license planning services, for the Information Services Department.\nThis recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process\npursuant to Section 2.24.250 (c) and is for an amount not to exceed $1,234,824\n(including a $161,064 contingency) for one year, with two additional one-year renewal\noptions on the same terms and conditions for a total amount not to exceed $4,462,624\nover a three-year period (including a $582,082 contingency), with future year funding\ncontingent on Council budget approval.\na. Staff Report for Microsoft Licenses - 09.10.2019\nb. Staff Report Insight_Mod 2_9.27.2022\nc. Insight Levine Act Disclosure Form 08.12.2025 - signed\nd. Insight OAKS INITIATIVE FORM - signed 08.12.2025

N. Second Reading and Adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Amending Interim Zoning Regulations\nEstablished to Promote Economic Recovery by Increasing Land Use Flexibility in the City’s Downtown\nArea and Establishing a Pilot Program to Allow for Exclusively Commercial Outdoor Uses in the Office\nCampus District\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.\na. CDD-Ord-Amended Promenade IZO and Outdoor Markets

O. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Text of Santa Monica Municipal Code\nArticle 9 Planning and Zoning to Promote Economic Recovery and Increase Land Use Flexibility in the\nCity’s Downtown Area\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.\na. CDD-Ord-Permanent Econ. Recovery ZO Amendments

P. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Regional Fires Emergency Proclamation and Supplements\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Sections 15061(b)\n(3) (Common Sense Exemption). 15268 (Ministerial Projects), and 15301 (Existing\nFacilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and\n2.\nAdopt the proposed resolution ratifying the Executive Order issued by the Director\nof Emergency Services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the City of Santa\nMonica and the Supplements to that Order.\na. A-Resolution Ratification of Emergency Proclamation and Supplement (Regional Fires)\nb. B-Executive Order Local Emergency January 8, 2025\nc. C-Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 10, 2025\nd. D-Second Revised Executive Order Local Emergency January 14, 2025\ne. E-First Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency January 31, 2025\nf. F-Resolution 11645 (CCS)\ng. G-Second Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 19, 2025\nh. H-Third Supplement to Executive Order Local Emergency March 28, 2025\ni. I-Fourth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 16, 2025\nj. J-Fifth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency April 29, 2025\nk. K-Sixth Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency June 26, 2025\nl. L-Seventh Supplement Executive Order Local Emergency August 28, 2025

Q. Approval of Agreement for Service as Interim City Attorney – Heidi von Tongeln\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15601(b)\n(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines;\n2.\nAppoint Heidi von Tongeln as Interim City Attorney commencing September 9,\n2025; and,\n3.\nAuthorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with\nMs. von Tongeln for her service as Interim City Attorney.\na. Interim City Attorney Employment Agreement Von Tongeln 083025

R. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)\n(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines; and\n2.\nAdopt the proposed resolution ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council\nof the City of Santa Monica Declaring a Local Emergency on Homelessness.\na. Resolution re State of Emergency on Homelessness 09.09.2025

S. Adoption of Resolution Outlining the City's Current Fiscal Distress\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1.\nAdopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)\n(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\nGuidelines; and\n2.\nAdopt the attached Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica\nIdentifying Local Fiscal Distress Based on Decreased Revenue and Increased Liabilities.\na. RESO Identifying Local Fiscal Distress 09.09.2025

A. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - Gov’t. Code § 54956.9- litigation claims of\nConstance White and Milana Davis against City of Santa Monica pertaining to condemnation of\nproperty located at 1811 Ocean Avenue. One case.\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025

B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Izumi Streller v.\nCity, et al; LASC # 23SMCV03137 [report out only]\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025

C. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 395 Santa Monica Place,\nSanta Monica, California; City negotiators: Oliver Chi, City Manager and Heidi von Tongeln, Acting\nCity Attorney; persons to be negotiated with: Chris Neilson, Trigild IVL, LLC, a Delaware limited\nliability company, solely in its capacity as receiver for the specific assets of Macerich SMP LP; under\nnegotiation: price and terms of payment\nNew Item Received 9/04/2025\nCITY MANAGER REPORT\nTRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT