Santa Monica
City Council
Agenda Item A
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