# Santa Monica City Council Meeting September 22, 2026

The Santa Monica City Council held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing a variety of community and city management issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a grant award of $1 million from the Wallace Annenberg Legacy Foundation to support the Annenberg Community Beach House, with authorization for the city manager to execute necessary documents and budget amendments. The council also discussed the implementation of the Sustainable Water Master Plan, focusing on water supply challenges, conservation efforts, and infrastructure projects, including the SWIP facility and groundwater wells, with plans for future updates and contract executions. Additionally, the council reviewed the Palisades fire after-action report, highlighting emergency response improvements and ongoing implementation of 36 recommended actions. The meeting included motions to pull and continue certain agenda items, nominations and appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and disclosures related to a funding request for the Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Fest event. Public comments covered concerns about housing upzoning under SB79, tenant protections, community displacement risks, and the importance of maintaining the Santa Monica airport for emergency services. The council voted to adopt the second reading of an ordinance related to SB79 upzoning with additional direction to staff to explore alternatives minimizing displacement risk. Overall, the meeting combined community engagement, policy discussions, and procurement decisions impacting city services and development.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Santa Monica City Council Meeting September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmOCKlxsFzw) - City of Santa Monica