SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE EV SUBCOMMITTEE, April 20th, 2026

The City of Santa Monica held a special joint meeting of the Commission on Sustainability and the EV Subcommittee on April 20, 2026. The meeting included public input on sustainability topics such as hobbyist beekeeping on public land and solar power advocacy. The EV Subcommittee provided a detailed update on electric vehicle infrastructure and policies, highlighting progress since 2017, including the installation of over 225 chargers on city properties and about 700 citywide. They discussed contracts with Greenwealth Energy for maintenance and expansion of EV chargers, including plans to add 30 new Tesla chargers funded by Greenwealth. The subcommittee also reviewed fleet electrification efforts, noting about 70% of the light-duty city fleet is electric, with ongoing projects to expand fleet charging infrastructure. The commission debated the merits of Tesla-specific chargers versus universal chargers and considered future pilot projects like street light charging. Additionally, the meeting covered the Airport Park conversion project, presenting a framework plan with eight districts for future development, emphasizing sustainability, community engagement, and phased implementation. The commission voted to support the framework plan and discussed environmental assessments related to the site. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming sustainability events and future agenda planning.