Santa Monica City Council Meeting February 10, 2026 (with captions)

The City of Santa Monica held a City Council meeting on February 10, 2026, which included both a regular and a special session. The meeting featured extensive public comment, with community members requesting funding for Latino student graduation celebrations and scholarships, and expressing concerns about local issues such as the Santa Monica Airport, homelessness services, and public safety. The Council addressed several consent calendar items, including the approval of a final parcel map subdivision. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Mills Act, a historic preservation tax incentive program, where the Council discussed pausing new applications and aligning the program with broader landmarking priorities. The Council voted to delay analysis on certain aspects of the Mills Act and related landmarking work but allowed current applications to proceed through the normal process. Additionally, the Council discussed Vision Zero initiatives aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and severe injuries, emphasizing the need for renewed commitment and community engagement. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming city events and a closed session addressing various litigation and real estate negotiations.