1:13 → 2:33(1m 20s)
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked Councilmember Raskin to lead the Pledge of Allegiance; Councilmember Negrete delivered a land‑acknowledgment recognizing the Gabrieleno Tongva/Tongva people and committing the city to partnership.
Santa Monica City Council on Dec. 16 debated a major-events negotiating framework for 2026–28 (including FIFA, a Goldenvoice music festival and Olympic activations), approved a three‑phase self‑certification pilot to speed building permits, and introduced a digital‑display district ordinance with four development agreements. Council voted to authorize staff negotiations on events and approved the pilot and the sign district items after extended public comment and amendments.
