Council Tightens Anti-Camping Laws: “Bed rolls and sleeping bags have been added to the list of items that define an illegal campsite in Santa Monica. In yet another multi-hour debate, various council-members said the decision is both cruel and compassionate, minor and major, common sense and political posturing depending on your point of view.” Read more in this SMDP article.
Seven Story Building @ 2307 Lincoln & Pearl on ARB Meeting Agenda: “Item 6D – 24ARB-0126: Residential/ Mixed Use Review of the design, colors, materials, and landscape plans for the construction of a seven-story, 88’-high, mixed-use housing building consisting of 69 residential units and 1,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space with two levels of subterranean parking located in the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.” The meeting is Monday Sept. 16, 7pm at City Council Chambers. Click here for the agenda.
34-Story Development Proposed to Become City’s Tallest Building: Boutique land use law firm Rand Paster Nelson, on behalf of property owner Madison Realty Capital, recently submitted project updates to the city. Two of the projects scale to over 30 stories in height, a 33-story multifamily building at 3025 Olympic Blvd. and a 34-story mixed-use building on Nebraska Ave. Over 1,500 residential units were planned for the major makeover around the southeast corner of the city, between the 26th St/Bergamot and Expo/Bundy Metro stations.” Read more in this SMDP article.
Opening Statements from Recent Candidate Forum: This SaMoNext write-up contains the opening statements from each of the ten candidates.
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap August 31- September 6: Click here to read last week’s summary of police activity that incluides E- Line Tap-to-Exit Program Kick-off.
Santa Monica’s Aging and Disability Action Plan Committee Accepting Applications: The City opened applications for the new Aging and Disability Action Plan Advisory Committee, inviting community members to help address the current, emerging and future needs of the city’s older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Community members interested in applying can also attend any of the five outreach events planned throughout September to learn more. Click here for the dates and locations of the events. Applications are due by noon on Oct. 7 and can be submitted online or over the phone by calling (310) 458-2200 x 5771.
“Get Ready, Stay Ready!” Emergency Preparedness Event: There will be over 20 agencies and groups tabling with valuable insights and materials. Expect informative presentations on topics such as home hardening, emergency planning, wildfires, and earthquakes. Saturday, October 5, 9am – 1pm at the Skirball Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. with free onsite parking and complimentary breakfast. RSVP and learn more here.
Free I Am Santa Monica Workshop: “I Am Santa Monica” is a free interactive workshop offered by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT), designed to encourage and empower Santa Monica residents, businesses and employees to become better informed about Santa Monica as a destination and all it has to offer, focusing on customer service and hospitality training. The next free workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 12 – 2 pm. Click here to learn more and sign up.
NBC4 Features Main St. DMN8 Gym: This fun video report details the “World’s most vibiest gym” how they are creating unique ways to bring their members together, including their energy-boosting ‘Fuego Friday’ sessions, where a live DJ joins eager athletes for a workout party to close out the week.
Things To Do This Week:
- Everything You Need to Know About Medicare (Tuesday 2pm): Barry A. Sikov, Independent Licensed Health Plan Advisor, discusses Medicare basics and the 2025 changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans. Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. More details here.
- Premiere of FAULT LINES – a New, Groundbreaking Documentary on the National Housing Crisis (Tuesday 6:30pm): This documentary “dives headfirst into the housing crisis to explain how we got here and predict where we might be headed. The film takes a human-centered view of the crisis to illuminate the impact of decades of policies that are now choking the Bay Area – and threatening to become a national emergency.” There is also a Q&A with director Nate Houghteling. FREE with code “santamonica”. @ Laemmle Monica Film Center More details and reserve your ticket here.
- Gourmet Burger Atelier for National Cheeseburger Day (Wednesday 4 – 7pm): Head to Sirena at the Georgian Hotel to indulge in a dry-aged prime beef burger (7oz) on a house-made brioche bun, paired with steak fries or a fresh Farmers Market salad. Elevate your burger with premium cheeses, sweet onion jam, tomato jam, and caper pickle relish, accompanied by three gourmet dipping sauces. To quench your thirst, Sandy Beer, an award-winning family-owned brewery, will be featuring 1/2 off their Blonde Ale on draft. $40 per person. @ 1415 Ocean Ave. https://www.thegeorgian.com/events-calendar.aspx
OPA & City Meetings:
- Arts Commission Meeting (Monday 6:30pm): In-person only in the SMi Training Room (northwest corner of the 2nd floor of the Civic Center Parking Structure – 330 Olympic Drive). More details here.
- Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment (Monday 7pm): More details here.
- Architectural Review Board Meeting (Monday 7pm): More details here.
- OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link.
- Planning Commission Meeting (Wednesday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
- SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting (Thursday 6pm): Click Here for agenda.
- Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting (Thursday 6pm): Click Here for agenda.
