Santa Monica

City Council

July 28, 2026 Order of Business 11 #C

Agenda Item C

C. Options for Increased Development Standards within the Expo/Bundy Transit-Oriented Development Zone to Qualify for Temporary Exclusion from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation New Item Received. 7/22/2026 Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council Provide Direction on Increasing Development Standards for Residentially Zoned Parcels within One-Half Mile of the Metro E Expo/Bundy Station to Qualify the Expo/Bundy Transit-Oriented Development Zone to Allow for Exclusion from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle Housing Element. Staff Report Printout a. July 14, 2026 Council Meeting SB 79 Exclusion Ordinance (Web Link) b. Upzoning Options - Parcel Tables