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Santa Monica’s City Council has approved a deal with AEG Presents to study the feasibility of reviving the historic Civic Auditorium as a music venue — a 17-year effort that’s sparked debate over transparency and community input. AEG gets six months (with extensions) to analyze market demand, renovation costs, and financial viability without upfront city costs or binding commitments. While some residents support the project’s potential, others demand open bidding and full financial disclosures, especially after AEG’s involvement in another city festival deal. The city manager insists this isn’t a done deal — no affordable housing mandates apply since the site is already cleared for development — but final decisions will require further review and public feedback.

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