Santa Monica City Council will consider a proposal to enter a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, showcasing the city's renewal to more than 28 million viewers. The community-powered model would rely on private sponsorships rather than city funds.
Santa Monica City Council will vote Tuesday on adopting the 2025 Parks Vision Plan targeting 5 acres per 1,000 residents, the $73-86M Memorial Park expansion, and establishing a groundbreaking $3.5 million restorative justice program.
Santa Monica City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance requiring hotels on city-owned property and Pier hospitality businesses to recall laid-off workers and retain employees during ownership changes, addressing potential job security concerns ahead of major international events.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-2 to explore housing standards that could exceed state requirements, following a conflict of interest ruling that forced revotes on previous housing decisions. The Planning Commission will examine options for larger family-sized homes.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand a pilot program allowing developers to build affordable housing off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expanded program covers approximately 4,000 units and includes stricter financial and timeline requirements.
Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 to expand its affordable housing pilot program, allowing developers to build affordable units off-site rather than within market-rate projects. The expansion increases the program from 1,000 to approximately 4,000 units with stronger requirements.
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to maintain the city's Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation that would have merged it with housing
Santa Monica City Council's packed Tuesday agenda includes updates to the Cannabis Equity Program and $1.6 million in contract modifications for automated bike lane enforcement and real-time bus arrival predictions.
Santa Monica City Council will take final action Tuesday on establishing a digital display district along Third Street Promenade that could generate up to $7 million annually while transforming downtown's visual landscape.
Santa Monica City Council will consider consolidating the Disabilities, Housing, and Human Services commissions into a single body and removing council liaisons to prevent undue influence in the most significant restructuring since 2021.
Autonomous vehicle company Waymo has filed a lawsuit against Santa Monica to block the city's demand to cease overnight operations at two Broadway charging facilities. The city cited resident complaints about noise and light, while Waymo argues its operations are permitted.
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the installation of 16 digital signs on or near the Promenade, each generating at least $500,000 annually for the city. The 30-year deal comes despite concerns from Downtown Santa Monica Inc. about impacts on residents and businesses.
