Aug 20, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardSustainability Commission And Clean Beaches Joint Meeting Special Joint Meeting
This was a special joint meeting between the Commission on Sustainability and the Environment and the Clean Beaches Oceans Parcel Tax Citizens Oversight Committee. Key discussion topics included roll call procedures, announcements regarding meeting logistics, public input on non-agenda items, and a detailed presentation regarding water quality issues at the Santa Monica Pier. The presentation analyzed historical water quality data, identified potential sources of fecal indicator bacteria, such as sewage leaks, runoff, and bird populations, and outlined the mission of the task force to determine the root cause of pollution and recommend actionable solutions.