Mitchell Gamble

The Council discussed several key topics across multiple meetings, including personnel matters concerning the City Manager, various grant applications for hazard mitigation and infrastructure projects, and the appointment of delegates to the League of California Cities. The Council also reviewed contract agreements, approved the use of library set-aside funds, and addressed rebuild policies following natural disasters. Discussions also covered the review of security contracts, receipt of informational reports on illegal camping regulations, and the consideration of appeals regarding coastal development permits.

The City Council will consider an appeal of a Planning Commission resolution regarding a coastal development permit. Other agenda items include the approval of warrant demands, the receipt of the Investment Report, nomination of recipients for the Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award, and review of the Third Quarter Financial Report. The Council will also discuss a project list for Senate Bill 1 funding, a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for a pedestrian undercrossing, and a professional services agreement for the formation of a PCH wastewater line assessment district. Additionally, the agenda covers the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, adoption of rules regarding meeting format and decorum, an economic recovery update, and Council appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee.

The agenda focuses on the review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Administrative and Commission Regulations, specifically Chapter 31 concerning hearing and decision procedures. Key discussion topics include hearing scheduling, noticing requirements, decorum standards, rules of evidence, the use of declarations under penalty of perjury, and the decision-making process for the commission.

The Commission discussed several key items regarding mobilehome park regulations, including the review of registration records, proposed changes to administrative and commission regulations, and draft amendments to the municipal code. The commission also addressed the process for hearing rent adjustment applications and engaged in demonstrations regarding commission meeting notifications. Additionally, discussions touched upon the potential impacts of Assembly Bill 768 on commission authority and sublease rent determination.

The subcommittee discussed the adoption of new and revised job classifications to support departmental reorganization and operational efficiencies. They also reviewed the third-quarter financial report for the 2025-26 fiscal year and held a workshop regarding the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget.