Santa Monica — 2026-08-11

City Council

#A Order of Business 11
A. Approval of Funding Guidelines and Authorization to Release Request for Proposals for Human Services Grants Program FY 2027-31 Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding that the proposed actions are not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; 2. Approve the proposed FY 2027-31 Human Services Grants Program (HSGP) Funding Guidelines (Attachment I); and 3. Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next four-year HSGP funding cycle (FY 2027-31). Staff Report Printout a. Attachment A. Santa Monica Aging and Disability Action Plan b. Attachment B. Homelessness Strategic Plan 2025-2030 c. Attachment C. Renter Protections Program Situational Analysis d. Attachment D. Behavioral Health Reports e. Attachment E. Approval of FY 2023-27 HSGP Funding Guidelines (Web Link) f. Attachment F. Approval of FY 2023-27 HSGP Funding Recommendations (Web Link) g. Attachment G. Authorize Contract Modifications for Social Emotional Wellness Initiative, St. Joseph Center, and Family Service of Santa Monica to Expand Youth Behavioral Health Support (Web Link) h. Attachment H. Authorize Contract Modification for Haven Neighborhood Services for Emergency Financial Assistance (Web Link) i. Attachment I. Proposed HSGP 2027-31 Funding Guidelines j. Attachment J. FY26-27 Living Wage Certification
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B. Report Back Regarding Oversight for the Virginia Avenue Apartment Project Recommended Action Staff recommends that City Council receive and file informational report responding to the Council’s request for information regarding the Virginia Avenue Apartment Project located at 2033-2101 Virginia Avenue. Staff Report Printout a. Request from Councilmember Negrete that the City Council Consider Directing the City Manager to engage with CCSM regarding the rehabilitation project at the Virginia Avenue Apartments as outlined i b. CCSM Presentation c. 2033-2101 Virginia Avenue - City Loan Expenditures as of July 2026
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C. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Goldenvoice|AEG Presents, LLC 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. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Goldenvoice|AEG Presents, LLC to evaluate the potential redevelopment and operation of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium located at 1855 Main Street (APN 4290-013-901). Staff Report Printout a. Attachment A - Adoption of Resolution Declaring Surplus Properties (Web Link) b. Attachment C - HCD Clearance Letter (11.7.2023) c. Attachment B - Approval of First Modification to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Revitalization Partners Group, LLC for the Civic Center Auditorium Renovation, Programming & Operation (Web Link) d. Levine Act Disclosure Form - AEG Revised Attachment. 8/05/2026 e. OAKS INITIATIVE FORM - AEG Revised Attachment. 8/05/2026
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A. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution Approving the California Municipal Finance Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of 1318 4th Street, L.P. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; 2. Determine that the development of affordable housing at 1318 Fourth Street was previously analyzed in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2020100575), and the issuance of the TEFRA bond for this project has no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines; and 3. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000,000 for the benefit of 1318 4th Street LP, to finance and refinance the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a 122- apartment multifamily rental housing development to be owned and operated by the 1318 4th Street, L.P. and to be located at 1318 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA (Attachment A). Staff Report Printout a. TEFRA Resolution - 1318 4th Street b. October 8, 2024 Staff Report
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A. Recommendation to accept Bradley Ewing's resignation from the Recreation & Parks Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy Staff Report Printout
#B Order of Business 16
B. Recommendation to accept Hajar Muqtasid St. Claire's resignation from the Housing Authority Board and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy Staff Report Printout
#C Order of Business 16
C. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and Councilmembers Hall and Zernitskaya that the City Council consider approving the allocation of $9,000 from Council Discretionary Funds to support the Santa Monica College Women’s Soccer program managed by the Santa Monica College Foundation in support of student-athletes to achieve personal excellence in both academics and athletics. The funds would be appropriated as follows: $5,000 from the discretionary funds allocated to Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, $2,000 allocated from Councilmember Hall, and $2,000 from Councilmember Zernitskaya New Item Received. 8/6/2026 Staff Report Printout a. Discretionary Funds Tracking - 20260806
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A. Minutes of Jul 25, 2026 8:30 AM
#B Order of Business 4
B. Authorization to enter into a Third Modification to Agreement #11364 with Gillig to Purchase Battery Electric Buses for the Department of Transportation Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #11364 in the amount of $24,036,756 with Gillig, LLC to furnish and deliver up to forty, 40-foot battery electric buses to the Santa Monica Department of Transportation and authorize a notice to proceed to Gillig, LLC in reference to the agreement and modification. This will result in an amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $88,985,302, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and 3. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes.) Staff Report Printout a. Santa Monica CA (30) 40' BEB PB on State of WA RFP 2020 06719-01 10-8-25 REV 2 (DELIVERY CHANGE TO 2027) b. Gillig Levine Act Form c. Gillig Oaks Form d. CSA_11364_-_(15)_Gillig_35'_BEBs - SIGNED e. Contract_11364_-_Mod._1 (2) f. 11364_CSA_Mod. 2
#C Order of Business 4
C. Award Bid #SP2574 to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for Construction Services for the Street Lighting Modernization Program – Package 2, and Authorization to Enter Into a Third Modification to Agreement #9337 with Willdan Engineering for Design and Construction Support Services Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award Bid #SP2574 to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for construction services for the Street Lighting Modernization Program – Package 2 project for the Public Works Department; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,276,998.00 (including a 15% contingency), with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #9337 (CCS) in the amount of $50,000 with Willdan Engineering for design and construction support services for the Public Works Department. This would result in a nineteen-year amended agreement with a new total amount not to exceed $685,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. Staff Report Printout a. February 8, 2011 Staff Report b. September 27, 2016 Staff Report (Web Link) c. July 18, 2023 Staff Report (Web Link) d. PSA #9337 e. PSA #9337 Modification #1 f. PSA #9337 Modification #2 g. California Levine Act Disclosure - Willdan h. Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form - Willdan i. California Levine Act Disclosure - Alfaro j. Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form - Alfaro
#D Order of Business 4
D. Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for Metal Bins for Recycling, Organics, and Landfill Trash Materials 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. Authorize the Procurement Manager to issue a purchase order with Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC for metal bin containers for recycling, organics, and landfill trash materials for the Public Works 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 $1,437,645, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and 3. Authorize budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts and Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes). Staff Report Printout a. Oaks Initiative Form FY 2026-27 Wastequip b. Levine Act Disclosure Form 2026 Wastequip
#E Order of Business 4
E. Award Bid #SP2756 to Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc., for Construction Services for the Pier Below Deck Fire Sprinkler Replacement Project - Phase 3 Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award Bid #SP2756 to Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Phase 3 of the Pier Below Deck Fire Sprinkler Replacement Project for the Public Works Department; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,661,851 (including a 15% contingency). Staff Report Printout a. March 28, 2017 Staff Report (Web Link) b. October 15, 2019 Staff Report (Web Link) c. January 10, 2023 Staff Report (Web Link) d. Pier Fire Protection Assessment Report e. Oaks Form (Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.) f. Levine Act Disclosure (Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.)
#F Order of Business 4
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Final Parcel Map for the Subdivision of 2423 18th Street to Create Two Residential Parcels Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council take following actions: 1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption (Approval of Final Subdivision Map) pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2. Adopt the attached resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 84797 for the property located at 2423 18th Street to create two residential parcels. Staff Report Printout a. Attachment A_Resolution
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G. Approval to Increase Contract Authority for the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Lifeguard Services on Santa Monica State Beach 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. Increase the contract authority for Agreement #9045 (CCS) in the amount of $8,862,703 with the County of Los Angeles for lifeguard services on Santa Monica State Beach, for a new total amount not to exceed $56,358,297, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval. Staff Report Printout a. March 24, 2009 Staff Report and Contract b. February 26, 2019 Staff Report - First Amendment (Web Link) c. April 9, 2024 Staff Report - Second Amendment
#H Order of Business 4
H. Adoption of Resolution Ratifying Homelessness Emergency Proclamation 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 ratifying the 2025 Proclamation of the City Council Staff Report Printout a. Resolution for Ratification of 2025 Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency on Homelessness 08.11
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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 Order of Business 5
B. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1): City v. ICSOP, et al.; OCSC # 30-2022-01261243
#C Order of Business 5
C. Conference with legal counsel – potential initiation of litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4): 1 case
#D Order of Business 5
D. 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; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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E. Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; City property: 2800 Airport Avenue and 2801 25th Street, Santa Monica (Clover Park), Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City Manager; persons to be negotiated with: Kenna Stevens, CEO, Santa Monica Trapeze School; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of license New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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F. Conference with legal counsel - significant exposure to litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - 1 case (Santa Monica Trapeze School) New Item Received. 8/6/2026 Staff Report Printout a. Objection Demand for Response from Atty Fleitman (2800 Airport) CITY MANAGER REPORT TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT