# Santa Monica City Council Meeting October 27, 2026

The Santa Monica City Council meeting was held October 27, 2026. Procurement and spending discussions included approval of a final $2.1 million contract modification for the renovation at 2800 Airport Avenue, funded from previously approved airport funds rather than the General Fund. Staff cited newly discovered sewer, water-intrusion, electrical, and structural issues; the council approved the change, with occupancy anticipated in spring 2027. Staff described it as the final modification. The council also approved a development agreement for a digital display at 1355 Third Street Promenade by a 5–1 vote, with Council Member Raskin recused and Council Member Negrete opposed. The agreement provides a $500,000 one-time payment, a separate $30,000 contribution toward Promenade improvements, and annual payments equal to the greater of 20% of gross revenue or a $500,000 minimum guarantee, subject to escalation. The agreement runs 30 years, with two possible 10-year extensions. The council approved a Clean Harbors Environmental Services contract on consent; the amount was not stated, and Council Member Raskin recused himself. Item 4K, concerning an update to the Tourism Marketing District, was pulled at staff’s request for further discussion.

On affordability funding, the council approved moving up to $23.5 million in Measure GS housing-production funds into the Housing Trust Fund guidelines, approved a $360,000 budget amendment for expanded eligibility and study work related to the Preserving Our Diversity program, and directed staff to include an additional $300,000 annually in the FY 2027–29 Human Services Grants Program for food programs and child-care subsidies. The council also adopted a proactive El Niño emergency proclamation, which staff said would allow greater flexibility to procure response equipment and materials if needed. A speaker referenced an upcoming Great Park design-phase RFP and sustainability coordination, but no procurement action on it was taken during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Santa Monica City Council Meeting October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2IjXTtg2YY) - City of Santa Monica