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Council advances Mills Act/landmarks work plan after debate, approves Mills Act portion 6–1

Santa Monica City Council · March 25, 2026
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After public comment and staff briefing, the council voted to advance the Mills Act/landmarks alignment effort and approved proceeding with the Mills Act portion of the work plan, carrying 6–1; members debated whether to pause applications and requested clear timelines and community notice.

Council heard a staff report and public testimony on the Mills Act and landmark program before debating whether to pause applications or move forward with a coordinated landmarks work plan.

Planning staff explained that the city had directed a review of Mills Act contracts and that staff and a consultant had prepared background materials. The planning director said the calendar for Mills Act submissions generally runs on an annual cadence with a May cutoff…

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