Santa Monica City Council Meeting March 10, 2026 (Lost some Audio)

The Santa Monica City Council held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included public comments on various community issues such as housing additions, airport noise and pollution, and local events. The council approved several consent calendar items, notably awarding RFP number 452 to Potential Industries Incorporated for recyclable material and processing services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring Rick Valte upon his retirement as Director of Public Works, highlighting his leadership on major capital projects including the Big Blue Bus campus expansion, airport runway shortening, and the Santa Monica Pier Bridge replacement project. The council also discussed the initiation of litigation related to PFAS in firefighter turnout gear and extended an offer for the permanent city attorney position. Additionally, the council approved a procedural change to delegate future poet laureate appointments to library staff. No other major procurement or contract awards were reported during the meeting.