Thank You Ted Winterer for Upgrading Your OPA Membership to Gold!!! “Ted Winterer has lived with his family in Ocean Park for 25 years and was a founding member of OPA and its second president. That good trouble led to stints as a Planning Commissioner, Councilmember and Mayor; since being “retired” by the voters he’s stayed involved as co-chair of Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) and sits on the boards of the Main Street Business Improvement Association and the Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society. He hangs his real estate license at Compass at 2115 Main Street, where he provides clients with bespoke service backed by the clout of the top residential brokerage in the nation.” Learn more about him and connect with him at www.compass.com/agents/ted-winterer/
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events and community work OPA is leading (like last week’s 4th of July parade), please help our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation. Most memberships are $20/year but there is also a $10/year option. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR DONATE.
OPA Housing Committee Meeting Next Monday (8/4) 5:30-7pm @ Ashland Hill: Topics include (others always welcome) Abundance (book by Ezra Klein), CEQA exemption for infill housing (AB 130), and updates on housing at the airport. Feel free to show up or get more information by clicking here to email Robbie.
Introducing the Ocean Park Book Club: Alexa Barrett and a team of neighbors are excited to launch a new monthly Book Club! Meeting are on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Ocean Park Library, located at 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. The first meeting is Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00pm. For their inaugural selection, they’re reading “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. This cozy mystery follows four residents of a retirement village who meet weekly to investigate cold cases, but soon find themselves solving a real murder. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap July 6 – July 12: Click here to read the weekly report.
Metro Seeks Members for Public Safety Advisory Committee: “This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community, collaborate with passionate individuals, and contribute to the growth and success of our initiatives. Join us in making a difference and be part of something truly special. Metro is seeking applicants to participate on our Public Safety Advisory Committee which will work to review, comment, and provide input on how the agency can reimagine public safety on our system.” More details here.
The Infatuation Highlights Bread + Butter on Main St. as an “LA restaurant opening you should know about.”: This write-up states: “Straight from Tasmania, this Australian bakery has taken over the former GGET space on Main Street. The glass case is filled with croissants, pesto-egg breakfast buns, cinnamon rolls, danishes, and other buttery things. There are also sandwiches and pizzas that you can sit down with on the patio, where the blue tables and red umbrellas could be a subtle reference to the Aussie flag.”
The Street Seen: 2720 Main St (Lula): After the original building at 2720/2722 Main Street is demolished in 1926 to accommodate the widening of Main St, the property remains vacant until 1934, when the extant 1-story brick building is constructed. More details here.
Design tweaks for proposed apartments at 1640 5th St.: New plans presented to the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board reveals an updated design for a proposed multifamily residential complex near the E Line’s western terminus. It is now proposed to be an eight-story building featuring 132 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments above subterranean parking for 132 vehicles. More details here.
Board Considers New Design of Six-Story Affordable Housing Development at the former site of Parking Structure 3: A proposed six-story affordable housing development at 1318 Fourth St. will feature 122 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. More details here.
Things To Do This Week:
Dine LA Restaurant Week(s) from July 25–Aug 8: 47 SaMo eateries are participating, including: Edgemar, Papille Gustative, Chnois on Maim, Fitoor, Orla, and Blue Plate Taco. More details here.
SaMo Library Summer Film Series: The Farewell (Tuesday 5pm): Awkwafina stars in this touching dramedy about a woman who learns that her grandmother has only a few weeks to live. She conspires with her family to travel to China under the facade of a family wedding, giving them one last chance to say goodbye to their Nai Nai. @ Montana Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave. More details here.
Community Picnic at Annenberg Community Beach House (Thursday 5 – 8pm): Whether you’re joining their epic tug-of-war on the sand, making crafts in the courtyard, or playing giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, or boardgames with new friends, this event is all about being together and enjoying summer evening vibes with your community. Bring your picnic dinner, grab your friends and family—or come solo—and jump into the fun. @ 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. More details here.
LEGO Time at Ocean Park (Friday 3pm): Build a city by the sea at a branch by the sea with LEGO! All materials provided. For ages 18 months – 11 years old. @ Ocean Park Library (2601 Main St.) More details here.
OPA & City Meetings:
Airport Commission Meeting (Monday 7pm): More details & agenda here.
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.
