| A Statement from Mayor Lana Negrete – Santa Monica is a City for Everyone: “In recent weeks, many in our community have felt unsettled by dramatic shifts in federal policies. We want to assure you: we hear you, we care about you, and we stand united against all forms of intolerance — whether racial, religious, gender-based, or related to citizenship status. Santa Monica is a city that values diversity, inclusion, and equity, and we are committed to upholding these principles.” Read the full statement here. Today is the Last Day to Tell the City What’s Important to You for the 2025-27 Budget: What do you think are the areas of greatest need in your neighborhood? Want to see the Main St. Library re-open for full service? Here’s your opportunity to advocate for funding for the library. The city is seeking public participation in the planning and development of the FY 2025-27 Operating Budget. You share input via an online survey, available in English and Spanish, through Feb. 17. The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Rescheduled to Feb. 20: This count is critical for determining how much money gets allotted to communities for homeless services. The count was postponed due to the L.A. fires and the new date for Santa Monica is 20. Learn more and register to volunteer here. The Street Seen: Oil! Happy Days. Pico to Venice between Main and Centinela: “In 1929, an oil drilling frenzy in Venice, spreads to Ocean Park. Most of greater Ocean Park is soon rezoned to allow oil drilling. A wildcat well is drilled at 20th & Ocean Park Blvd.” Read more here. Samohi Theater Production of Chicago 2/28 – 3/9: Tickets on sale now. The actors are accompanied by the award winning Samohi Pit Orchestra. https://www.samohitheatre.org/ Levain Bakery Blessing Venice With Cookies Soon: This toddrickallen post details the signage up at their planned store at 1661 Abbot Kinney (in the old Lemonade space). Fitoor on Ocean Ave. Launching Happy Hour: The excellent new upscale Indian restaurant has small plates ranging from $3 – $12 and drinks starting at $7. I checked it out last week and loved the $12 drink specials and many of the food items. 1755 Ocean Ave. https://eatdrinkfitoor.com/ Shore Hotel Remains Sustainability Leader: “Opened in 2011, Shore Hotel is one of the leading sustainable hotels in Santa Monica. From its eco-friendly design that minimizes natural resource consumption and locally sourced recycled materials, including many salvaged from the building’s original site, the hotel features energy-efficient systems, solar panels and a committed to reducing its environmental impact.” More details here. Things To Do This Week: LA County Post-Fire Air, Soil, & Water Assessment Plan Town Hall (Tuesday 6pm): Join the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and partners for a virtual town hall on the post-fire air, soil, and water assessment plan addressing: Air Quality Soil and Water Testing Next steps Experts will provide initial testing results for completed assessments, explain what they mean, and answer your questions on how you can protect your health and community during recovery. More details here. “Boba with Badges!” (Wednesday 4 – 6pm): Join Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) at Dr. T House (1709 Pico Blvd.) for bubble tea with the police! No agenda or speeches… just an informal opportunity to ask questions, discuss public safety concerns and get to know the officers and neighbors in your community. More details here. Roots and Branches: Through evocative historical narratives, rare photographs, and interactive displays, Roots and Branches chronicles the evolving role of trees in Santa Monica. Visit the opening exhibition of Roots & Branches at the Santa Monica History Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5:00 – 8:00p.m., 1350 7th St. More details here. Library Lovers’ Month (Thursday 4 – 5pm @ Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.): Stop by, write a love letter to the library, and receive a special Library Lovers’ Month token of appreciation, while supplies last.OPA & City Meetings:Biennial Budget Community Meeting (Tuesday 6:30pm @ Pico Branch Library Annex): Public input is an important and valued part of the city’s budget preparation process. Feedback provided at the community meetings and through the survey will be shared with the Santa Monica City Council prior to the development of the proposed FY 2025-27 budget.OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link (note that there is a new link for 2025). Planning Commission Meeting (Wednesday 6pm): More details & agenda here. Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting (Thursday 6pm): Click Here for agenda. SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting (Thursday 6pm): Click Here for agenda. |
OPA Update 2/17/24: A Statement from Mayor Lana Negrete – Santa Monica is a City for Everyone, History of Oil Drilling in OP, & Things To Do This Week
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