Santa Monica keeps SaMoShel open while adding Palm Motel
By The BriefBrief
Santa Monica approved city control of the Palm Motel for homeless services, but delayed SaMoShel closure pending replacement housing.
WHO:Santa Monica City Council; City Manager; Councilmembers Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Lana Negrete; Mayor Caroline Torosis; Palm Motel owner; The People Concern; The Salvation Army
WHAT:Council approved a Housing Focused System of Care directing city control of the Palm Motel for homeless services and requiring SaMoShel not be shut down until replacement housing and a robust transition plan are identified.
WHEN:Jul 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE:Santa Monica, CA
WHY:The council directed that SaMoShel not be closed until replacement housing is identified and a more concrete transition plan is presented.
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