Santa Monica public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will discuss the final in a series of proposed amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element, Bergamot Area Plan, Downtown Community Plan, and Zoning Ordinance for consistency with state housing laws. Key topics include reducing minimum parking requirements for housing projects and amendments to the Community Benefits and Multi-Unit Residential Districts chapters. The consent calendar includes resolutions of intention to formally begin these updates.
- Consent calendar: Resolutions of Intention 22-018 and 22-019 for amendments to General Plan elements and Zoning Ordinance for state housing law consistency
- Discussion on Housing Element Program 1D: reducing minimum parking requirements for housing projects
- Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9.23 (Community Benefits) and Chapter 9.08 (Multi-Unit Residential Districts)
- Meeting held via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Planning Commission Meeting
The Santa Monica Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council adoption of a proposed Zero Emission Building Code and amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code to support increased electric vehicle charging access. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Discussion and possible recommendation on Zero Emission Building Code (SMMC Chapter 8.38)
- Proposed EV Charger Reach Code to support increased access to EV charging
- Approval of minutes from June 1 and June 15, 2022 meetings
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar with multiple contracts and approvals, including a $1.75 million modification to the City Yards design-build contract, bringing its total to $87 million. Other items include water and wastewater main replacement contracts totaling over $10 million, security services, and budgets for tourism and the Pier Corporation. The meeting also includes closed sessions on litigation and labor negotiations.
- Approve $1.75M modification to Hathaway Dinwiddie contract for City Yards (total $87M) and license agreement with Southern California Disposal
- Award $6.53M contract to Colich and Sons for annual water main replacement
- Award $4.1M contract to Steve Bubalo Construction for wastewater main replacement
- Approve second addendum to mitigated negative declaration for Olympic Well Field and Arcadia Water Treatment Plant, plus $276K contract with GHD
- Approve Santa Monica Travel & Tourism FY 2022-23 budget and Pier Corporation budget including carousel fare reduction to 5 cents for centennial
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a study session on the FY 2022-23 proposed operating budget and the FY 2022-24 biennial Capital Improvement Program budget, and discuss potential revenue measures for the November 2022 ballot. The consent calendar includes a $4.85 million contract for two replacement groundwater supply wells, a pedestrian mall declaration on a portion of First Court, and several other contracts and resolutions. The Council will also consider extending the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program and renaming Goose Egg Park to Bob Holbrook Park.
- Study session on FY 2022-23 proposed budget and FY 2022-24 CIP budget, including discussion of parklet license fees, fire fee changes, cemetery fees, and potential ballot revenue measures
- Award of $4,854,450 to Yellow Jacket Drilling Services for two replacement groundwater supply wells
- Resolution of intent to establish a pedestrian mall on a portion of 1st Court between Santa Monica Boulevard and Arizona Avenue, with a public hearing set for September 27, 2022
- Second reading of ordinance extending the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program term
- Approval to rename Goose Egg Park at 600 Palisades Avenue to Bob Holbrook Park
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a development agreement, environmental impact report, and coastal program amendment for the Ocean Avenue Project. The project includes a 120-room hotel, 100 apartments (25 affordable), a 35,500 SF cultural campus, restaurant/retail, and public open space. Commissioners will also consider recommending certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and a resolution to amend the 1992 Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan.
- Mixed-use project at 101-1337 Ocean Ave and Santa Monica Blvd: 120-room hotel, 100 apartments (25 deed-restricted affordable, 11 rent-controlled), 35,500 SF cultural campus, 36,100 SF restaurant/retail, rooftop observation deck, 285 parking spaces
- Building heights from 58 ft to 130 ft; total floor area ratio 2.95
- On-site relocation and rehabilitation of two City-designated Landmarks as part of cultural campus
- Re-routing of 1st Court to create a Pedestrian Mall adjacent to Santa Monica Boulevard
- Planning Commission to recommend City Council amend 1992 Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan for consistency with 2010 General Plan and 2017 Downtown Community Plan
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review the Annual Interdepartmental Homelessness Report and endorse three key investments for the FY2022-23 budget, including expanding the SMPD Homeless Liaison Program and creating an additional street team. The Council is also asked to direct staff to revise Below Market Housing waitlist priorities for Emergency Housing Voucher holders and authorize a $200,000 agreement with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles for eviction defense services.
- Review of Annual Interdepartmental Homelessness Report and 2022-2023 Workplan
- Endorsement of three budget investments: expand SMPD Homeless Liaison Program, add a multidisciplinary street team, redesign SAMOSHEL for after-hours intakes
- Direction to revise Below Market Housing waitlist priorities for Emergency Housing Vouchers
- Authorization of up to $200,000 agreement with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles for renter eviction legal services
- Commendation for Dr. Jon Sherin
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on resolutions of intention to recommend zoning ordinance text amendments for economic recovery in several districts, including Third Street Promenade. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit allowing Erewhon Market at 2800 Wilshire Blvd to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption and on-site tastings. The meeting also includes election of officers and a discussion on transitioning from teleconference to in-person meetings.
- Resolution of Intention 22-008 for citywide economic recovery zoning amendments (excluding Third Street Promenade)
- Resolution of Intention 22-009 for economic recovery zoning amendments in the Third Street Promenade area
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit (21ENT-0009) for Erewhon Market at 2800 Wilshire Blvd for ABC licenses Type 20 and 86
- Election of Planning Commission officers
- Discussion on teleconference meetings and return to in-person meetings
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $4.8 million amendment to the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project operations contract, totaling up to $97.3 million. Other decisions include vehicle purchases for public works ($3.18 million), a contract for an enterprise asset management system ($763,000), and a construction contract for the 4th Street Enhancement Project Phase II ($2.3 million). The council will also adopt a resolution to continue teleconference meetings through May 12, 2022, and the Housing Authority will adopt its FY2022-2023 annual plan. Closed sessions are scheduled for several pending lawsuits and a real estate lease negotiation at the Santa Monica Airport.
- Second Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment to Design-Build Agreement with Kiewit Infrastructure West for Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project ($4,827,058)
- Authorization of purchase orders for sweeper trucks, side loaders, bin trucks, and front loaders for Public Works ($3,183,831 total)
- Award contract to Access Pacific for 4th Street Enhancement Project Phase II construction ($1,997,373) and to PSOMAS for construction management ($310,513)
- Adopt AB 361 findings to continue teleconference meetings of City Council and boards through May 12, 2022
- Adoption of Housing Authority FY2022-2023 Annual Plan for submission to HUD
Planning Commission
The commission will vote on a resolution of intention to recommend amending the zoning ordinance to comply with SB9, the HOME Act. They will also discuss how to respond to state housing department comments on the city's adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution of Intention to amend Zoning Ordinance for SB9 implementation
- Study session on HCD comments on adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element
- Planning Director's report on recent City Council actions and project updates
Planning Commission
The Santa Monica Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend concepts to the City Council for implementing SB9, the California HOME Act, which allows more housing units on single-family lots. The commission also will consider a consent calendar item for a major modification and parcel map at 1124 7th Street, involving preservation of a landmark cottage and addition of three condominium units. A continuation of Housing Element amendment recommendations has been rescheduled to a later date.
- 1124 7th Street: Major modification and vesting tentative parcel map for landmark preservation, 3 condominium units, 36-foot addition, subterranean parking (8 auto, 14 bike spaces) in R2 district.
- Continued item 3A (Housing Element amendments) rescheduled to a future meeting.
- Study session on SB9 implementation concepts for possible recommendation to City Council.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Providence Saint John's Health Center's Phase Two Master Plan, Third Amendment to the Development Agreement, and Final Environmental Impact Report. The proposal includes up to 660,150 square feet of above-grade floor area for wellness, healthcare, and research facilities, plus a minimum of 10 replacement housing units, and recommends repealing the outdated Hospital Area Specific Plan. The Commission will consider resolutions recommending City Council adoption of the Master Plan and certification of the FEIR.
- Public hearing on Providence Saint John's Health Center Phase Two Master Plan at 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard and associated addresses
- Proposal includes up to 660,150 SF of above-grade floor area (approx. 563,625 SF net-new) over 17 years
- Includes Third Amendment to the Development Agreement and repeal of the 1988 Hospital Area Specific Plan
- Planned facilities: wellness/healthcare/research, subterranean parking, visitor housing, replacement multi-family housing (minimum 10 units)
- Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2017041030) under CEQA for certification review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Development Review Permit for a new 32,688-square-foot, two-story Performing Arts Center at 1736 22nd Street, proposed by Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting also includes a Director's report and commissioner announcements.
- Public hearing for Development Review Permit (21ENT-0123) for a 32,688 sq ft Tier 1 Performing Arts Center at 1736 22nd Street
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss and provide direction on proposed updates to the Land Use and Circulation Element, Bergamot Area Plan, Downtown Community Plan, and Zoning Ordinance to align with the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The consent calendar includes a conditional use permit for a pet hotel/kennel at 1643-1653 19th Street and an amendment to extend alcohol delivery hours at BevMo! on 3212 Wilshire Boulevard.
- Study session on amending LUCE, Bergamot Area Plan, Downtown Community Plan, and Zoning Ordinance for 6th Cycle Housing Element consistency
- Conditional Use Permit for a kennel and pet hotel (Wag Hotel) at 1643-1653 19th Street in the Industrial Conservation district
- Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol delivery from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and non-alcohol products 24 hours at 3212 Wilshire Boulevard (BevMo!)
- Public comment procedures for teleconference meeting with remote participation options