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H. Award RFP #444 and Agreements to 4Front, Arcadis U.S. Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call
Technical Services for Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302, and a
finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2.
Award RFP #444 to 4Front, Arcadis U.S. Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer for on-call
technical support services for the Water Resources Division; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for on-call technical
support services with 4Front, Arcadis U.S., Inc., and Hazen and Sawyer, in an amount
not to exceed $750,000 for each agreement over a five-year period, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
a. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (4Front Inc)
b. FY 25-26 Levine Act (4Front Inc)
c. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Hazen & Sawyer)
d. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer)
e. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Arcadis)
f. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Arcadis) |
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G. Award Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
for the Water Reservoir Upgrades and Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common
Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2.
Award RFP# SP2761 to Dudek for preparation of the environmental review and
documentation for the Water Reservoir Upgrades and Improvements Project for the
Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Dudek for a
total amount not to exceed $1,100,000 over a three-year period, with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval.
a. August 22, 2023 Staff Report (Web Link)
b. June 25, 2025 Staff Report (Web Link)
c. FY 25-26 Oaks Initiative (Dudek)
d. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Dudek) |
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D. Award RFP#451 to Emergency Management Consulting Solutions, LLC to Manage Regional Training
Group on Behalf of Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association
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 RFP# 451 to Emergency Management Consulting Solutions, LLC for a
management consultant to assume the Executive Director position of the Regional
Training Group on behalf of the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Emergency
Management Consulting Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for one
year, with four additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed
$1,410,000 over a five-year period (including a $160,000 contingency), with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval and grant fund availability.
a. EMCS Levine Act
b. EMCS Living Wage
c. EMCS Oaks |
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C. Award RFP #445 and Professional Services Agreement to Hazen and Sawyer for On-Call
Groundwater Remediation Technical Support
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1.
Adopt a finding of categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15307 (Actions by
Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and Section 15308 (Actions by
Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award RFP #445 to Hazen and Sawyer for on-call remediation technical support services
for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hazen and
Sawyer in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a five-year period, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
a. FY 25-26 Oaks Initative (Hazen & Sawyer)
b. FY 25-26 Levine Act (Hazen & Sawyer) |
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L. Request of Councilmember Snell that the City Council consider waving of fees for the GREENwell
event organized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter on Sunday,
September 21, 2025, that will celebrate their participation in the Coastal Clean Up Day 2025 , by
directing the City Manager to waive the City’s portion of fees, including application, administrative,
neighborhood notification, container fees, parking, and zero waste plan fees associated with the use
of Cresent Bay Park in an amount up to $2,150 in waived fees.
New Item Received 9/04/2025
a. 5- GREENwell Fee Waiver |
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K. Request of Councilmember Raskin that the City Council consider directing the City Manager to
discontinue work efforts related to four previously requested Council Direction 16 Items.
New Item Received 9/04/2025
a. 4 - Discontinue Work On Four 16 Items |
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J. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create an online portal
and mapping feature to track the application status and progress of all Development Entities taking
advantage of the new Off-Site Affordable Housing Pilot Incentive Program.
New Item Received 9/04/2025
a. 3 - Developing a Mapping Tool to ID Offsite Affordable Housing Incentive Program Projects |
September 09, 2025
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I. Request of Mayor Negrete that the City Council direct the City Manager to create a pilot microgrant
program to address the habitability of Rent-Controlled/Deed Restricted Units.
New Item Received 9/04/2025
a. 2-Microgrants Pilot to Enhance Habitability of Rent Controlled Units |
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H. Request of Councilmembers Zernitskaya, Hall and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis that the City Council
consider directing the City Manager to investigate alleged violations of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code related to Waymo’s operation at the Lots on Euclid and Broadway and develop a report that
includes a of summary complaints, how the City is taking action, and what additional action(s) are
under consideration to resolve resident complaints and alleged municipal code violations. A
community meeting between impacted residents and other parties as needed to provide the
community with updates on how the City is addressing their concerns and a forum to share
experiences shall be held within 30 days.
New Item Received 9/04/2025
a. 1- Addressing Waymo Situation |
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