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Proposed Ordinance Requires Council Appoint Residents to Key Boards

04/16/2025 11:43 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The proposed ordinance would cover the governing boards of three nonprofit organizations that play a critical role in Santa Monica's economy -- Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM), Santa Monica Travel and Tourism Inc. (SMTT) and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, Inc. (SMPC).

Santa Monica Needs a Rental Registry—Now! Dan Hall

04/15/2025 12:42 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A rental registry is a city-maintained database of all rental units and property owners.

State laws require rent receipts

04/15/2025 11:59 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Landlords looking to protect themselves from disputes and potential lawsuits should consider giving each tenant a rent receipt after every payment.

SM.a.r.t Column: Part II: Rebuilding Resilient Communities

04/14/2025 7:56 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The January 2025 wildfires that devastated Pacific Palisades and Altadena left an indelible mark on Los Angeles County. Beyond the immediate human tragedy lies a critical juncture for community planning and policy development. As climate scientists project increasing wildfire intensity and frequency in coming decades, the rebuilding process represents a rare opportunity to implement forward-thinking approaches that enhance community resilience against future disasters.

Council approves new tools to target nuisance properties

04/11/2025 6:09 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Among the new provisions, property owners who commit five or more violations within a 12-month period of tenant protection codes, housing anti-discrimination codes, or building regulations would be subject to enhanced penalties. Other additions include making illegal subdivisions of dwelling units and failing to comply with the city's mandatory seismic retrofit program public nuisances.

County Offers Housing Vouchers to Wildfire Survivors

04/11/2025 6:02 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Since April 4, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) opened the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list to provide assistance to up to 50 individuals or families displaced by the fires. The application window will close once 300 applications have been received.

The HCV program, also known as Section 8

Delinquent property owners could face new fines

04/08/2025 10:17 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The ordinance would add new classes of violations that may be deemed public nuisances, including property owners who commit five or more housing code violations within a 12-month period, businesses that employ harassing tactics, and property owners who fail to comply with mandatory seismic retrofit programs.

New plans unveiled for housing development at 1441 Lincoln Blvd

04/07/2025 8:58 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

This development at 1441 is almost directly opposite another construction project already well underway at 1430 Lincoln Blvd, arguably among the more modest of the various projects along this small stretch of road that also include 710 Broadway and 1527 Lincoln Blvd.

Council to Take Position on 2 Key Housing Bills

04/04/2025 4:00 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Councilmember Jesse Zwick is asking the City Council to support State legislation that makes it faster and easier to develop multi-family housing near transit stops and in single-family neighborhoods.

The second bill Zwick is asking the Council to back -- SB 79, which is also sponsored by Weiner -- establishes State zoning standards around train stations and major bus stops.

Landlords may soon be required to provide stoves, fridges

04/03/2025 10:15 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Assembly Bill 628 was introduced by State Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood); if passed, it would require California landlords to provide stoves and refrigerators for all apartment leases after Jan. 1, 2026.