| City Suspends Rental Enforcement Laws for Fire Victims: This SaMo Lookout article details how “Santa Monica property owners can offer short-term rentals to those displaced by the wildfires burning across the region, under an Emergency Order adopted Tuesday. The Order issued by City Manager David White allows property owners to rent available apartments, homes or accessory dwelling units for less than 30 days during the emergency. It also allows property owners to rent furnished or unfurnished units for less than one year to those displaced by the wildfires during the emergency. “Santa Monica Beachouse Cowork on Main St. Offering Free Coworking and Mailbox Access to Fire Victims: Reach out here to learn more. Joe Rogan Hits Up Main St. This Past Weekend: He posted this Instagram story and pics about dining at Via Veneto and Hollywood Smoke with Bryan Callen, who has a couple comedy night shows this week at The Venice West (more details below on that). Clean & Safe: The Latest Information on Updates to SaMo Speed Limits: This SaMo.gov blog post details upcoming speed limit changes, including various Ocean Park streets such as 6th St. Appian Way, Ashland Ave., and Barnard Way. Eight-story, 90-unit development proposed at 1441 Lincoln Blvd.: This UrbanizeLA report details and has a rendering for “A Downtown Santa Monica property once slated for a Builder’s Remedy high-rise is now being pitched for a more modest infill development.” The Street Seen: Dorchester Apartments 137 and 141 Bay Street @ Neilson Way: “The Dorchester Apartments, on the northeast corner of Bay and Neilson Way, are built in 1912 by C.P. Schermerhorn.” Learn more here. 2024 Homeless Count Postponed to Late February Due to Fires: Visit theycountwillyou.org to learn more. Things To Do This Week: Bryan Callen Comedy Show (Tuesday 6pm & 8pm): The actor, comic and podcaster is preparing for the release of his latest one hour special called “Never Grow Up.” @ The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd. More details here. Chinese Paper Lanterns (Friday 3:45pm): It’s the Year of the Snake! Learn about Lunar New Year and other Chinese Festivals and make a paper lantern. All materials provided. For ages 8 and up. @ Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 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. Special City Council Meeting (Tuesday 5:30 pm): Meetings are hybrid and can be viewed on this YouTube channel. Click here for agenda. OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link (note that there is a new link for 2025). Human Services Commission (Wednesday 3pm): Their goal is to advise City Council on priorities and strategies involving the well-being, equity, and needs of vulnerable, low income, and at-risk residents including youth and families, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. More details here. |
OPA Update 1/20/24: City Suspends Rental Enforcement Laws for Fire Victims, Joe Rogan Hits Up Main St. This Past Weekend, & Things To Do This Week
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