Santa Monica public meetings in 2023

Santa Monica City Council Meeting October 24, 2023

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes accepting a $6.125 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for organized retail theft prevention in the Police Department. Other consent items include adding two DJI drones to the city's military equipment list, applying for a $2.375 million federal grant to replace groundwater well SM-4, and approving a continued ordinance that would replace Chapter 7.04.800 (Access and Street Improvements) of the municipal code. The Council will also hold closed sessions to negotiate a lease for Parking Structure 6 at 1431 Second Street with Rooftop Cinema Club and to discuss existing litigation.

• Accept $6.125M grant from Board of State and Community Corrections for Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program
• Add DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Avata drones to city's list of military equipment
• Apply for up to $2.375M from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for SM-4 Groundwater Well Replacement Project
• First reading of ordinance replacing SMMC Chapter 7.04.800 (Access and Street Improvements) — continued from Oct 10
• Closed session: negotiate lease for Parking Structure 6 at 1431 Second Street with Rooftop Cinema Club

Santa Monica City Council Meeting October 10, 2023

The Santa Monica City Council will hold a study session on using a democratic lottery-selected panel for public engagement on the future of the Santa Monica Airport. They will also consider several consent calendar items including an interim zoning ordinance extension for downtown economic recovery, a 5.8% increase in affordable housing fees, and a street paving contract. Closed sessions include real estate negotiations with Snap Inc. and Atlantic SMO Holdings, and multiple litigation matters.

• Study session on democratic lottery process for the Future of the Santa Monica Airport project
• Second reading of interim zoning ordinance extending economic recovery measures on Third Street Promenade
• Adoption of 5.8% increase in Affordable Housing Unit Base Fee and Development Cost for new market-rate apartments
• Award of $2,853,346 construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting for FY 2023-2024 Annual Street Paving and Sidewalk Repair Project
• Introduction of ordinance replacing Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.04.800 on public right-of-way requirements for new development

City Council Meeting

The Santa Monica City Council held a special meeting to consider several consent‑calendar items and special agenda proposals. Council members will vote on contracts for bus operator uniforms, water reservoir engineering services, Memorial Park design, Olympic beach‑volleyball guarantee letters, and an AIDS/LifeCycle event license. The meeting also includes closed‑session negotiations on a parking‑structure lease and pending litigation. All actions require staff recommendations and CEQA findings.

• Award Bid #4443 to Uniform Accessories Warehouse for bus operator uniforms, up to $841,700 over five years
• Award RFP SP#2679 to Stantec Consulting Services for water reservoir upgrades design, up to $3,689,292
• Approve payment agreement with Santa Monica College for Memorial Park design services, up to $2,750,000 and a $149,000 contract amendment with WSP USA
• Adopt resolution and submit guarantee letters to LA28 for Santa Monica State Beach beach‑volleyball use during the 2028 Olympics
• Enter license agreement with San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the AIDS/LifeCycle 2024 Finish Line event at 4 South Beach Parking Lot

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several development projects, including a new condominium in the R3 district and an office building on Euclid Street. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a hotel sign adjustment and oaths of office for new commissioners.

• Continued discussion of 1665 Appian Way two-unit condominium development
• Public hearing for 1620-1650 Euclid Street creative office building
• Appeal regarding a sign adjustment at 1707 4th Street hotel
• Oaths of office for Josh Hamilton, Nina Fresco, and Jim Ries
• Review of the 2023 Boards & Commissions Report Questionnaire

City Council Meeting

The Santa Monica City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed sessions on litigation and the potential sale of the Civic Auditorium. Open session items include first readings of ordinances on interim downtown zoning, housing incentives, and electric leaf blowers, as well as approval of a $3.3 million construction contract and the Downtown Santa Monica Inc. budget.

• Award $3,312,100 construction contract to Olympos Construction for 2800 Airport Avenue renovation
• First reading of interim zoning ordinance to promote economic recovery in Downtown Districts including Third Street Promenade
• First reading of ordinance providing incentives for housing projects filed prior to 6th Cycle Housing Element implementation
• First reading of ordinance authorizing electric leaf blowers, amending municipal code
• Approval of Downtown Santa Monica Inc. FY2023-24 budget and work plan, including private security pilot and rooftop cinema activation

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold closed session to negotiate the sale of multiple properties, including the Civic Auditorium and Parking Lot 29, and to discuss labor negotiations with various city employee unions. In open session beginning at 7 p.m., the Council will consider a consent calendar with contracts and grants, such as a $1.79 million street lighting modernization contract, a $400,000 agreement for ballot measure advisory services, and authorization to convert police patrol rifle calibers.

• Closed session negotiations for sale of properties at 1636 5th Street (Parking Lot 29 and Apple Building), Expo Terminus Line Parking Lot, and 1855 Main Street (Civic Auditorium)
• Award of $1,793,464 contract to International Line Builders, Inc. for Street Lighting Modernization Program – Package 3
• Award of up to $400,000 to TeamCivX for strategic advisory and communication services regarding potential ballot measures
• Award of up to $1,402,000 to Geoscience Support Services, Inc. for on-call hydrogeological services
• Authorization to convert Santa Monica Police Department patrol rifles from 5.56 NATO to .300 AAC caliber

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a consent calendar of contracts, including a $1,044,280 airport runway repair project, a $767,447 airport brokerage deal, and modifications to EV charging and agenda management systems. Closed session discussions cover pending litigation and the city attorney's performance evaluation. Items are approved in one motion unless pulled for discussion.

• Award $1,044,280 contract to PCI for Airport Runway Rubber Removal, Crack Seal, and Restripe
• Award RFP #349 to Corporate Realty Group for airport commercial real estate brokerage, up to $767,447 over five years
• Approve reinstatement and modification with ChargePoint, Inc. for EV charging software and maintenance, increasing total to $970,797
• Award contracts for Woodlawn Cemetery: mortuary services ($475,000), decedent transportation ($200,000), and landscaping ($150,000)
• Authorize $720,000 over five years for Microflex disposable gloves citywide

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on consent calendar items including contracts for water supplies, street light repairs, and a $5.9 million Motorola radio system maintenance agreement. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiation and litigation discussions. Special agenda items include proclamations and a seismic retrofit program update.

• Award $2.6M contract to Ferguson Waterworks and $610,000 to Core & Main for water/wastewater supplies
• Approve up to $2M each for International Line Builders, Bear Electrical, and Yunex for street light repairs
• Authorize $5.9M total for Motorola radio system maintenance and equipment (10-year amended agreement)
• Amend Kronos SaaS agreement to $3.4M over 23 years
• Approve $40,000 modification to HR&A Advisors for 6th Cycle Housing Element fiscal analysis

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several appointments to local commissions, including the Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment Commission and the Human Services Commission. It will introduce and hold the first reading of a new ordinance adding Section 4.08.830 to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters. A public hearing will address the impasse with Administrative Team Associates, adopting a fact‑finding report and the city’s final offer.

• Appointment to one vacancy on the Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment (term ends June 30, 2024)
• Appointment to one seat on the Human Services Commission (term ends June 30, 2025)
• Appointment to two vacancies on the Disabilities Commission (terms end June 30, 2025)
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance adding Municipal Code Section 4.08.830 to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Public hearing on impasse with Administrative Team Associates, adopting fact‑finding report and final offer

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public input, closed sessions on two lawsuits, and proclamations for Public Works Week, Jewish American Heritage Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride. The main business is a consent calendar of contracts and grants, including a $11.7 million renewable natural gas contract, $8.2 million park ambassador services for Palisades, Reed and Tongva Parks, $2.6 million for groundwater well design, and a $6 million grant application for Memorial Park expansion. Council will also vote on sewer system plan update, battery purchases, and other items.

• Authorization of $11,771,926 contract with Clean Energy Corporation for renewable natural gas
• Award of $8,257,945 contract to Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. for park ambassador services
• Approval of $6 million grant application for Memorial Park expansion
• Authorization of $2,646,847 agreement with Kennedy Jenks Consultants for groundwater wells engineering
• Approval of $2,024,418 purchase order for renewable diesel fuel from AAA Oil, Inc.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Santa Monica Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments that confirm the applicability of existing regulations to wireless facilities. The commission will also consider a categorical exemption under CEQA for the amendments. The other public hearing item, a conditional use permit for a medical office at 1901 Wilshire Boulevard, has been requested for continuation by the applicant and will not be decided at this meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code to clarify zoning and health and safety regulations for wireless facilities
• Consideration of CEQA categorical exemption for the wireless facility amendments
• Conditional use permit for 1901 Wilshire Boulevard (22ENT-0245) – applicant requested continuation to future agenda
• Planning Director's report on recent City Council actions and upcoming items
• Public input on non-agenda items

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold closed sessions to discuss ongoing litigation and negotiate the sale of several city-owned properties, including Parking Lot 29, the Apple Building, Expo Terminus Line Parking Lot, and the Civic Auditorium, with potential buyers. The public portion starting at 7:00 p.m. includes a report on Santa Monica Travel and Tourism and the Experience Management Plan, and a consent calendar with items such as a $2 million recycled water main installation on Cloverfield Boulevard and a $500,000 street light supply contract.

• Closed session negotiations for sale of 1636 5th Street (Parking Lot 29 and Apple Building) and Expo Terminus Line Parking Lot with AMCAL Multi-Housing and Cypress Equity
• Closed session negotiations for sale of 1855 Main Street (Civic Auditorium) with Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District and Community Corporation of Santa Monica
• Award of $2,063,022 contract to Blois Construction for Cloverfield Boulevard Recycled Water Main Installation Project
• Award of up to $2,500,000 to One Source Distributors for street light electrical supplies over five years
• Award of $695,076 to Uniserve Facilities Service Corporation for detail cleaning of transit buses

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will review Item 11‑A, a Conditional Use Permit request by OrthoWest, LLC to locate a medical office in the Mixed‑Use Boulevard district at 1901 Wilshire Boulevard, including a CEQA categorical exemption determination. The Commission will also review Item 11‑B, a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to apply zoning and health‑safety regulations to wireless facilities and assess its CEQA exemption status. No other agenda items are scheduled for action.

• 11‑A: Conditional Use Permit for OrthoWest, LLC medical office at 1901 Wilshire Blvd (5,752 sf remodel, 3,858 sf addition) – CEQA categorical exemption review
• 11‑B: Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 9.32 for wireless facilities – CEQA common‑sense exemption review
• Consent Calendar: None
• Study Session: None
• Continued Items: None

City Council Meeting

The Santa Monica City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including awarding a construction contract for the Cloverfield Boulevard Recycled Water Main Installation Project up to $2,063,022. It will also approve purchase orders for street‑light electrical supplies (up to $2,500,000) and a bus‑cleaning contract up to $695,076. Additional actions include adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code, designating an alternate representative for the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and hearing updates on existing litigation in closed sessions.

• Award construction contract to Blois Construction Inc. for Cloverfield Blvd recycled water main, not to exceed $2,063,022 (includes $269,090 contingency)
• Award purchase order to One Source Distributors for street‑light electrical supplies, up to $500,000 per year, total not to exceed $2,500,000
• Award bid #4440 to Uniserve Facilities Service Corp. for detail cleaning of transit buses, not to exceed $695,076 (includes $63,189 contingency)
• Adopt amended Conflict of Interest Code with revised Exhibit 1 reflecting reporting positions
• Adopt resolution appointing a second alternate representative to the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

City Council Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting on March 21, 2023. Public input was limited to agenda items only. In a closed session, the council will consider the evaluation of the City Clerk’s performance under Government Code Section 54957(b), with a revised title effective 1/07/2026.

• Closed‑session review of City Clerk performance evaluation (Gov’t Code §54957(b), revised title effective 1/07/2026)

City Council Meeting

The Santa Monica City Council will consider declaring three city-owned properties at 1217 Euclid Street, 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street, and 1146 Sixteenth Street as exempt surplus land to make way for affordable housing. The consent calendar includes approving a $550,000 software licensing contract extension, applying for $22.8 million in water drought relief grants, and awarding hazardous material abatement contracts totaling up to $2.5 million. The council also goes into closed session for labor negotiations and multiple pending lawsuits.

• Declare surplus land at 1217 Euclid St, 1211-1217 Fourteenth St, and 1146 Sixteenth St for affordable housing development
• Approve $550,000 contract modification with Harris Computer Systems for utility billing software over five years
• Authorize grant applications for $22.8 million (state drought relief) and $961,033 (federal water recycling/desalination planning)
• Award hazardous material abatement contracts at 3200 Airport Ave to Unlimited Environmental and Castlerock Environmental (up to $2.5 million total over five years)
• Finalize tract map for 30 residential and 2 commercial condo units at 1427 Lincoln Boulevard

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to vote on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt zoning ordinance amendments creating an Outdoor Space Program for private property. The changes also include extending certain permit timeframes as part of economic recovery and emergency response. Additionally, the Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a creative office use at 3016 Main Street.

• Zoning ordinance amendments to establish Outdoor Space Program allowing commercial activity on private property
• Extension of certain permit timeframes as part of economic recovery and emergency response
• Conditional Use Permit (22ENT-0087) for creative office at 3016 Main Street in Mixed-Use Boulevard Low district
• CEQA categorical exemption consideration for 3016 Main Street project under CEQA Guidelines 15303
• Resolution No. 23-001 to be adopted recommending the zoning changes to City Council

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes awarding contracts for 15 battery-electric buses ($18.1M) and a building renovation at 3200 Airport Avenue ($9.7M), along with other service agreements and policy updates. Closed session items cover real estate negotiations for a restaurant lease at 3200 Airport Avenue and discussions on pending litigation. A proclamation declaring Kiwanis Day and a $70,000 donation from Kiwanis Charities for scoreboards at two parks are also on the agenda.

• Authorization to purchase up to 15 battery-electric buses from Gillig LLC for $18,147,670
• Award of $9,084,792 contract to Swinerton Builders for renovation of 3200 Airport Avenue building
• Award of citywide plumbing contracts totaling up to $3.5 million over five years to TRM Services and Verne’s Plumbing
• Sixth modification to Trapeze Group contract for $527,781 to extend vehicle scheduling software maintenance and add timekeeping features
• Resolution to apply for a $500,000 Prohousing Incentive Program grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development

City Council Meeting

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Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on a conditional use permit for creative office at 3016 Main Street and will vote on recommending zoning amendments to allow outdoor commercial activity on private property and extend permit timeframes for economic recovery and emergency response.

• 3016 Main Street (22ENT-0087): Conditional Use Permit for creative office in new two-story commercial building in MUBL district; CEQA categorical exemption considered.
• Resolution 23-001: Recommendation to City Council on zoning amendments for an Outdoor Space Program (private property outdoor commercial uses) and other changes for emergency/economic response.
• Proposed amendments include new Section 9.31.195 (Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property) and revision of Section 9.37.090 (Permit Timeframe Extensions).

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session on implementing the 6th Cycle Housing Element, which includes amendments to the General Plan, Bergamot Area Plan, Downtown Community Plan, and Zoning Ordinance. Other actions include awarding a $4.15 million contract for Pier Bridge design, accepting a $115,983 tobacco grant, modifying a solid waste rate study contract, introducing parklet program expansions, and declaring a local emergency on homelessness.

• Study session on Housing Element implementation, including zoning and land use map amendments
• Award $4,158,400 contract to Dokken Engineering for Pier Bridge Replacement Project design
• Accept $115,983 California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program for police enforcement
• Third contract modification ($95,000) with R3 Consulting Group for solid waste rate study
• First reading of ordinance expanding the Outdoor Parklet Program to allow up to four parking spaces

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request for 3016 Main Street (project 22ENT-0087). It will also consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt Resolution 23-001, which proposes zoning ordinance changes to create an Outdoor Space Program and other emergency‑response amendments. The meeting includes a Planning Director’s report and procedural items, all conducted via teleconference.

• 3016 Main Street Conditional Use Permit (22ENT-0087) request for creative office use in the Mixed‑Use Boulevard Low district.
• Recommendation to City Council on Resolution 23-001 for Outdoor Space Program zoning amendments and permit timeframe extensions.
• Planning Director’s Report covering upcoming commission and council agenda items and recent policy actions.
• No items listed on the Consent Calendar, Study Session, Continued Items, or Staff Administrative Items.
• Remote public comment procedures and teleconference access details.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a new bar and grill at 925 Wilshire Boulevard. The applicant seeks a Type 47 ABC license for on-site alcohol sales. The commission will also consider a CEQA exemption for the project.

• Conditional Use Permit for JP's Bar and Grill at 925 Wilshire Boulevard (21ENT-0262) for a 3,034 SF bar and grill with Type 47 ABC license
• Consideration of categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)