The City Council considered the adoption of a resolution approving the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to issue revenue bonds for the benefit of an affordable housing development project at 1318 4th Street. Key discussion points included holding a public hearing required by the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), confirming the project's compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a previously analyzed Environmental Impact Report, and clarifying that the bond issuance imposes no financial liability or obligation on the City.
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The council meeting included agenda management discussions, such as the withdrawal of amendments to the hotel worker living wage ordinance and a commitment to align hotel worker wages with those of Los Angeles. The City Manager provided a report on upcoming local events, including World Cup activations and Pride events, and introduced an adoptable pet from the animal shelter. The council also recognized the participants of the One Santa Monica People's Academy and issued a proclamation for Juneteenth, honoring the legacy and resilience of the African American community.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Santa Monica City Council Meeting
The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Land Acknowledgement. Initial agenda management involved pulling items 4C and 11B, and reordering several items, including moving the Mayor's highlight presentation before Item 2 and scheduling closed session for the end of the meeting. Public input on special agenda items included residents expressing severe concerns regarding the significant increase in low-altitude, repetitive local training flights from the Santa Monica Airport over East Venice, citing noise pollution and health risks associated with older, leaded-gas burning propeller planes. Speakers requested that the burden be shared across broader airspace and that a staff/community task force be formed to find near-term solutions. Another speaker discussed an upcoming 'Denim Run' event on April 12th to empower survivors of sexual assault, noting the participation of the Santa Monica UCLA Rape Treatment Center. A separate discussion involved concerns over the City Council's attempt to dismantle the Disabilities Commission, with a commissioner noting the difficulty for members with medical conditions to attend in person due to lack of virtual accommodation, a privilege afforded to council members. Council members later clarified their prior votes regarding the commission dissolution were related to a separate nepotism policy.
