Santa Monica — 2026-07-14

B. Adoption of Resolutions Placing Proposed Ballot Measures Amending Articles XVIII, Rent Control Law, and XXIII, Housing Policies, of the City Charter on the November 3, 2026 Ballot New Item Received. 7/09/2026 Recommended Actions 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Per Rent Control Board recommendation and staff recommendation, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) placing a measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot that would amend Articles XVIII and XXIII of the City Charter to reaffirm the application of local just cause eviction laws, update term limit provisions for Rent Control Board Commissioners, update and clarify procedures for increasing the maximum annual rent controlled rental unit registration fee, clarify Rent Control Board authority to regulate time limits for deciding individual rent adjustment petitions, and add requirements for owners to evict tenants for non-compliance with affordable housing deed restrictions; and 3. Per Rent Control Board and staff recommendation, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot that would amend Articles XVIII and XXIII of the City Charter to prohibit evictions based on non- payment of rent when the tenant owes less than a fair threshold amount of rent; and 4. Per Rent Control Board and staff recommendation, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment C) placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot that would amend Articles XVIII and XXIII of the City Charter to revise requirements for owners to evict tenants for breach of a rental agreement based on the addition of new occupants, revise eviction protections for certain occupants remaining in a rental unit after the original tenant vacates, add just cause eviction protections to single-unit dwellings and condominiums, and modify requirements for good faith owner move in evictions from non-rent controlled rental units; and 5. Authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure. Staff Report Printout a. RESO - Administrative Items Ballot Measure (Arts. XVIII and XXIII) 2026.07.14 b. RESO - Rental Debt Threshold Just Cause Ballot Measure (Arts. XVIII and XXIII) 2026.07.14 c. RESO - Other Eviction Regulations Ballot Measure (Arts. XVIII and XXIII) 2026.07.14 d. Rent Control Board Memorandum - April 9, 2026 e. Rent Control Board Letter to Council re Recommendations - June 16, 2026 f. Rent Control Board Memorandum - June 25, 2026 g. Rent Control Board Letter to Council re Recommendations - June 29, 2026 h. Federal Reserve 2025 SHED Survey - Housing i. Federal Reserve 2025 SHED Survey - Economic Hardships j. Federal Reserve 2025 SHED Survey - Savings and Investments k. CA Employment Development Department - Unemployment Benefits Processing

A. Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Text of the Downtown Community Plan and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Implement the City’s Realignment Plan by Increasing the Development Potential of City-Owned Sites in the Downtown and Sites Located Within the Gateway Master Plan Area Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding that the potential environmental effects of the Ordinances have been previously analyzed as part of the certified Downtown Community Plan Environmental Impact Report, the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report and subsequent addendum, and a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Text of the Downtown Community Plan to Effectuate the Goals of the Realignment Plan by Increasing the Potential of City-Owned Sites in the Downtown Community Plan Area and Sites Located Within the Gateway Master Plan Area; and 3. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Effectuate the Goals of the Realignment Plan by Increasing the Potential of City-Owned Sites in the Downtown Community Plan Area. Staff Report Printout a. CDD-Ord-City-Owned Sites 07.14.2026 b. CDD-RESO-DCP-City-Owned Sites and Gateway Master Plan 07.14.2026_COMBINED

B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of The Zoning Ordinance to Exclude Certain Sites from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element and to Increase Development Standards for Parcels Zoned Multi-Unit Residential That Are Located Within One-Half Mile of the Metro E/Expo Bundy Station Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.160(c); and 2. Introduce for First Reading an Ordinance to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Exclude Certain Sites from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element and to Increase Development Standards for Parcels Zoned Multi-Unit Residential That Are Located Within One-Half Mile of the Metro E Expo/Bundy Station. Staff Report Printout a. https://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1482 b. SB 79 Exclusionary Ordinance Model Methodology c. Inventory of Sites Eligible for Temp Exclusion d. CDD-ORD-SB 79 Deferral 07.14.2026 e. Attachment B - SM_SCAG_Letter_6.11.26 f. SCAG SB 79 TOD Map

C. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures for Light Fleet-Based Service for Autonomous Vehicles Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Introduce and Adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance of the City Council of the Based Service For Autonomous Vehicles and Creation of a Use Classification for Light- Fleet Based Service For Autonomous Vehicles. Staff Report Printout a. CDD-ORD Emergency IZO re Light Fleet-Based Services for AV b. RE_ GO-Biz Concerns Re_ Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance - City Council Meeting Item 12.A. c. Written Comments

A. Appointments to seven seats on the new Restorative Justice Commission - Four seats available for terms ending June 30, 2030 and three seats available for terms ending June 30, 2028. The members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that the term of three members shall expire in 2028. Thereafter, these seats would be for 4-year terms Staff Report Printout a. Applicant List

B. Appointments to seven seats on the consolidated Housing & Human Services Commission with three 4-year terms ending on June 30, 2030, three 2-year terms ending on June 30, 2028, and one term ending on June 30, 2027 New Item Received. 7/09/2026 Staff Report Printout a. Applicant List

C. Request of Mayor Caroline Torosis that Council approve use of $5,000 of discretionary funds to support the Pico Business Improvement District for its Dia de los Muertos event at Woodlawn Cemetery New Item Received. 7/09/2026 Staff Report Printout a. Discretionary Funds for Day of the Dead Event b. 20260714-Council Discretionary Fund Balances ADJOURNMENT Powered by Granicus

A. Proclamation: Disability Pride Month Staff Report Printout

B. Proclamation: National Parks and Recreation Month Staff Report Printout

A. Award Agreement with Omgivning for Design Services for the Reimagining Camera Obscura Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Omgivning, Inc. for design services for the Public Works Department. This recommended award is made as an exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.250(g) and is for a total amount to exceed $613,838, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. Staff Report Printout a. May 26, 2026 Staff Report (web link) b. Oaks_Initiative_Disclosure_Form c. Levine_Act_Disclosure_Form_2025_2-26-25

B. Approval of First Modification to Agreement #11613 with Advanced Problem Solving LLC and Third Modification to Agreement #11339 with Fire Resources LLC to Assist the Los Angeles Area Fire Chief's Association Regional Training Group Hosted by the Santa Monica Fire Department Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #11339 in the amount of $200,000 with Fire Resources, LLC to assist the Los Angeles Area Fire Chief’s Association Regional Training Group for the Fire Department. This will result in a new total contract amount not to exceed $940,000, with future year funding contingent on the availability of grant funds and Council budget approval; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to agreement #11613 in the amount of $203,600 with Advanced Problem Solving, LLC for video and curriculum Training Delivery development services for the Fire Department. This will result in a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,453,600, with future year funding contingent on the availability of grant funds and Council budget approval. Staff Report Printout a. APS - Levine 6-11-26 b. APS - Oaks 6-11-26 c. Fire Resources - Levine 6-15-26 d. Fire Resources - Oaks 6-15-26 e. APS CCS 11613- Original f. Fire Resources CCS 11339-Original g. Fire Resources CCS11339 First Modification h. Fire Resources CCS11339 Second Modification

C. Approval of the Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Work Plan 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; and 2. Receive and approve the Santa Monica Tourism Marketing District Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Work Plan. Staff Report Printout a. 2026-27 TMD Annual Report b. 7/8/2025 Staff Report c. 11/1/2016 Staff Report (Web Link) d. 12/11/2012 Staff Report (Web Link) e. Levine 2026 f. Oaks 2026

D. Approval of the Downtown Santa Monica Inc.'s Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Budget and Work Plan and Community Event License Agreement for Lot 27 Recommended Action Staff recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Receive and approve the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Work Plan; and 3. Approve a Community Events License Agreement for Lot 27 (1325 5th Street) for a term of two years, with three annual options to renew (through July 1, 2031), to allow DTSM to continue operating events and activations on the City-owned parking lot. Staff Report Printout a. Downtown Santa Monica Work Plan (FY 2026–27) b. DTSM FY 2026-7 Operational Budget c. Council Approval of FY 25/26 Annual Work Plan + Budget

E. Award Bid #4468 and Authorize City Manager to Enter into Agreement With Cal Interpreting & Translations for Citywide Language Access Program Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; 2. Award Bid #4468 to Cal Interpreting and Translations Corporation for translation and interpretations services for the City Manager’s Office Citywide Language Access Program; 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Cal Interpreting and Translations Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for five years, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. Staff Report Printout a. Language Access Policy Administrative Instruction b. Contract #4021 Executed c. Levine Act Disclosure Form 2025_3-27-25 d. OAKS INITIATIVE FORM

A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) John U.N.B. Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 23STCV12746; John Doe 1, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 23STCV15009; Hector Orozco v. John Doe: Does 1-2, LASC # 23SMCV03120; John JPC Doe v. Doe City, et al., LASC # 23STCV22020; John AD Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 23STCV26548; John CW Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 23STCV29623; John Doe (A.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 23SMCV06066; John GA DOE, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV06484; John U.L.W. Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV06768; Joseph Garcia v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 24SMCV01368; John Doe 15, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV07647; John Doe 18, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV08239; John RR Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV09398; John Doe 33, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV15580; John Doe 48 v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV15420; John Doe 49 v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV19296; John DD Doe v. City, et al., LASC # 24SMCV04421; Jane EB Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV24146; John Doe (V.D.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 24SMCV05049; John Doe (D.F.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 24SMCV05050; John Doe (D.G.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 24SMCV05051; Jane Doe 13, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV27233; John AM Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 24STCV28433; John Doe v. City, et al., LASC # 24SMCV05527; John Doe (Y.M.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 24SMCV06355; Jane Doe 16, et al. v. a Public Entity, et al., LASC # 25STCV02235; John Doe 62, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV04414; John Doe 23 v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV05850; John Doe (E.B.) v. Santa Monica Police Activities League, et al., LASC # 25STCV06354; Jane PB Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV06880; John Doe 67 v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV10142; John Doe 68 v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV12089; John Doe 69, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV14031; John OR Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # 25STCV16251; John RD Doe, et al. v. City, et al., LASC # Staff Report Printout

B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243

C. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Martha Garcia, et. al. v City, et. al., LASC # 24SMCV00971

D. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): Glen Mastroberte v.

E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property - 1855 Main Street (Civic Auditorium) (APN 4290-013-901); City negotiators: Oliver Chi, City Manager; owner of record: City of Santa Monica; parties to be negotiated with: Melissa Ormand, COO Goldenvoice, and Shawn Trell, EVP / COO & General Counsel of AEG Presents; under negotiation: price and terms of payment New Item Received. 7/09/2026 CITY MANAGER REPORT TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT