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5.J.
Conference with real estate negotiator - Gov. Code § 54956.8; property: 2020
14th Street, Santa Monica, California; City negotiator: Oliver Chi, City
Manager; owner of record: Thea Cappiccille; persons to be negotiated with:
Thea Cappiccille; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease -
New Item Received 1/22/2026
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager's Report - ONESAMO People's Academy - New Item Received
TRAVEL ANNOUNCEMENT AND MAYOR'S HIGHLIGHT
6.
PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS
Public Input for 12-Items will be heard at the time when the Public Hearing is
called.
7.
STUDY SESSION
No items
8.
CONTINUED ITEMS
No items
9.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
No items
10.
ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public
discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption. In accordance with
Charter section 615, the adoption of all ordinances and resolutions shall be by reading of
title only unless a Councilmember present dissents.) |
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4.F.
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Grant from the
California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the Tobacco Grant Program is categorically exempt
pursuant to Section 15321 (Class 21, Enforcement Actions) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant awarded
in the amount of $138,138 from the California Department of Justice Tobacco
Grant Program for the Tobacco Enforcement program at the Police
Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the
grant and all grant renewals; and
4. Authorize budget changes as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget
Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes). |
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4.B.
Acceptance of FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award
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 accept a grant awarded to the City in the
amount of $119,056.36 from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, for the FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant in the Fire Department, and to accept all grant renewals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the
grant, all grant renewals, and modifications; and
4. Authorize a budget amendment as outlined in the Financial Impacts & Budget
Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes). |
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4.A.
Award Bid SP2666-CT and the Construction Contract to Big Ben Inc., and RFP
SP2666-CM and the Construction Management Agreement to Z&K
Consultants, Inc., for the FY2024-25 Annual Water, Wastewater, and Non-
Potable Water Main Replacement Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302,
15303, and 15304, and a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section
21080.21 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2666-CT to Big Ben Inc. to provide construction services for
the FY 2024/25 Annual Water, Wastewater, and Non-Potable Water Main
Replacement Project for the Public Works Department;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Big Ben
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,729,326 (including a 15% contingency);
4. Award RFP #SP2666-CM to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for construction
management services for the FY 2024/25 Annual Water, Wastewater, and
Non-Potable Water Main Replacement Project and the FY 2025/26 Annual
Paving Project for the Public Works Department; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Z&K
Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 over a three-year
period with future funding contingent on Council budget approval.
6. Authorize budget amendments as outlined in the Financial Impacts and
Budget Actions section of this report (requires 5 votes). |
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12.A.
Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting “Yield
Right-of-Way” Signage on Big Blue Bus Buses Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1904
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. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the “Yield Right-of-Way” signage
on Big Blue Bus buses
13.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No items
14.
RESOLUTIONS
No items
15.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND
OFFICERS
No items
16.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS |
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11.D.
Approval of the Revised Plan for Phases 1 and 2 of the Memorial Park
Redevelopment and Expansion Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution certifying the attached Environmental Impact
Report for the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project;
2. Adopt mitigation measures set forth in the Environmental Impact Report; and
3. Approve the revised plan and direct staff to proceed with design development
and construction documents for Phases 1 and 2 of the Memorial Park
Redevelopment and Expansion Project. |
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11.A.
Authorization of Modification to the Measure YY/GS Master Facilities Use
Agreement with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Recommended Action
Staff recommend 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. Authorize the City Manager to execute a modification to agreement 10658,
the Measure YY/GS Master Facilities Use Agreement with the Santa Monica-
Malibu Unified School District, to extend the term indefinitely.
11.B. Polling Results On Potential 2026 Parcel Tax Ballot Measure
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the report provided herein is not a “project” subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Receive the results of a statistically reliable community survey of Santa
Monica voters, conducted in October 2025, to gauge sentiment around a
potential parcel tax ballot measure; and provide direction to staff on whether
to continue preparations to place the measure on the November 2026 general
election ballot.11.C.
2025 Parks and Recreation Vision 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 2025 Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. |
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