October 4, 2026
Santa Monica City Council approves four residential parcels
The city asked staff to speak with nearby residents about parking permits while approving a parcel map governed by state law.
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Santa Monica, CA's City Council has produced 7 weekly recaps on Sundays over the last six months (7 total in our archive). The most recent: Santa Monica City Council approves four residential parcels. Browse the full Santa Monica City Council archive below.
September 27, 2026
Council accepts $1 million Beach House grant
The three-year gift will fund larger public events, free classes, and community partnerships at Annenberg Community Beach House, with 2,700 first-year participants projected.
Read full edition →September 20, 2026
Santa Monica orders talks on workforce agreement
The City Council told Oliver Chi and the City Attorney to negotiate a community workforce agreement, after labor groups argued it could shape who gets city-funded construction jobs.
Read full edition →September 13, 2026
Santa Monica City Council fills Personnel Board vacancy
One resignation and one appointment in the same stretch of business kept the Personnel Board staffed, while Santa Monica City Council ordered the open seat posted.
Read full edition →August 9, 2026
Barry Snell wins approval for Vienna housing trip
The City Council signed off on Barry Snell September trip to Vienna, where he will study social housing using council travel funds and a prior credit.
Read full edition →July 19, 2026
Council advances SB79 exclusion and Expo/Bundy upzoning study
A unanimous vote by participating members starts a one-year SB79 exclusion plan and sends staff back with options for parcels near the Expo/Bundy station area.
Read full edition →July 5, 2026
Santa Monica adopts FY 26–27 budget package
The City Council approved the operating and capital budgets, then split off a separate $20,000 SMMUSD grad night vote because of a recusal.
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