OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday: This month’s meeting will be at the Ocean Park Library (@ 2601 Main St.) starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Here’s the zoom link and here’s schedule:
- 6:00 – 6:30pm: Food, refreshments and mingling
- 6:30 – 6:45pm: SMPD
- 6:45 – 7:00: SMFD
- 7:00 – 7:20: Oliver Chi, City Manager
- 7:20 – 8:30: Board business, including upcoming calendar of events
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap July 20 – 26: Here is the weekly recap of police activity.
Back in Motion: Helping You Get to School Safely: The City published this guide about how they “promote safe travel to and from our local schools” and point out that “We know the first few weeks of school can be a whirlwind as families settle into new routines. Thank you for your patience with any construction-related detours as we continue making improvements across the city.”
SMPD Stats Show Shocking Drop in Traffic Enforcement: This SaMo Next report details “Statistics released in an email from the City Manager show a shocking drop in the amount of traffic stops made by the Santa Monica Police Department over the last decade. In 2015, the department issued 12,526 total traffic citations. That number dropped every year until the pandemic saw a temporary massive drop in traffic. However, last year the total number of citations had only gone up to 2,508.”
Know Your Rights if ICE Stops You in Public: Click here for a quick link to your basic rights when approached by ICE in public.
The Street Seen: 133 Wadsworth Ave.: The 1903 house at 133 Wadsworth Ave, with the original exterior architecture is largely intact, is an example of early Ocean Park beach tract homes. The property is designated as a Santa Monica landmark in 2018. More details here.
Fig Tree Venice Happy Hour: Fig Tree in Venice brings beachy South American vibes to its weekday happy hour lineup. Snack on $3 oysters, $10 fishcakes, $6 chips and salsa, or a $15 smash burger. Drink specials include $12 cocktails—like a spicy margarita—and $6 draft beers. Weekdays, 3–5 p.m., 431 Ocean Front Walk, Venice https://www.figtreevenice.com/happy-hour
Help the Santa Monica Public Library – Take a quick survey: Santa Monica Public Library’s Community Mapping initiative seeks to better align library programs and services with the needs of the community. Please fill out this survey by September 30, 2025 and join us in mapping our library’s future. Take the survey here.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SIGN UP FOR FIRE DEPT’S COMMUNITY CONNECT PROGRAM: This secure system allows you to provide first responders with critical information regarding your residence or business. This information, which the homeowner or business owner inputs, allows first responders to make strategic and tactical decisions enroute should the need arise for us to respond in an emergency. Having information such as floor plans, pets, or specific medical needs will assist responders in those critical moments when every second matters. Click here to learn more about the program and sign up for it so you can share the fire departmnet the info that matters most to you (like your pet’s details, house members and emergency contacts, medical needs, etc.) to help them assist more effectively during an emergency.
Things To Do This Week:
Community Conversation at Montana Branch Library (Tuesday 5pm): Enjoy light refreshments, connect with neighbors, and learn about SMPL’s Community Mapping initiative! Share your feedback through a brief survey or join a guided discussion with library staff. Your input will help us map our library’s future and better meet the needs of our community. More details here.
Venice Chamber Hosts Sunset Cruise Happy Hour Mixer: The mixer is aboard a Catalina Crew yacht in Marina del Rey on Wednesday, Aug. 13 departing at 5:30 p.m. More details here.
Sunset Picnic at Annenberg Community Beach House (Thursday 5 – 8pm): Grab your picnic basket and your favorite people – or come solo and join a communal table – and enjoy a sunset evening at the beach. Vibe to musical duos and take in the glow of the summer sunset while enjoying complimentary s’mores and fun activities! Check out their calendar of events – including sunset swims, community picnics, youth/adult classes & more. @ 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. More details here.
OPA & City Meetings:
Landmarks 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.
Disabilities Commission Meeting (Wednesday 6:30pm): More details & agenda here.
Clean Beaches Committee Meeting (Wednesday 6:30pm): More details here.
OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link.
DTSM Board Meeting (Thursday 4pm): @ 1351 3rd St. Promenade, #201 Details here.
Library Board Meeting (Thursday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
Rent Control Board Meeting (Thursday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
Upcoming Calendar of Events:
- Beach Clean-Up (8/24)
- OPA Summer Mixer @ Lula (8/27)
- September OPA Meeting (9/8)
- Main St. Day of the Dog Festival (10/18)
