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A Perfect Storm Swept Incumbents Out of Office

11/24/2020 8:28 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

There were warning signs long before the November 3 Council elections that voters were ready for a change.

But it took a perfect storm of events to upend the status quo that had held a grip on local politics for nearly three decades.

Planning Commission hears Housing Element Update

11/23/2020 10:06 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica’s sixth Housing Element was introduced to Planning Commissioners this week as city staff continues its efforts to prepare the document that will dictate how the region will meet affordable housing needs for the next decade.

Santa Monica Landlord/Tenant Forum - Dec. 2

11/23/2020 10:04 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

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Fee to Build Affordable Units Off-Site Remains Stable

11/23/2020 9:56 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

For the first time in a decade, developers who build off-site affordable housing in Santa Monica won't see their fees increase, according to a report issued by the City Thursday.

Council to discuss water, fees

11/20/2020 8:53 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Outgoing elected officials Ana Maria Jara, Ted Winterer and Terry O’Day will meet as Santa Monica City Councilmembers for the last time Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Santa Monica residents speak on civil unrest

11/19/2020 8:22 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

OIR Group, the organization tasked with analyzing the events that led up to and followed the civil unrest that occurred in Santa Monica this year, continued its efforts this week by hosting a listening session with residents who were affected by the events of May 31.

Santa Monica Collected About $4.3 Million in Development Mitigation Fees Last Year

11/19/2020 8:15 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica collected some $4.3 million in fees in the past fiscal year to lessen the impact of new residential and commercial development, City officials reported this week.

Most of the fees collected -- about $2.8 million -- will be used to fund transportation improvements, according to a report that will be presented to the City Council on Tuesday.

12-Story Senior Housing Center to Include Memory Care Guest Rooms

11/18/2020 9:33 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A 12-story, 153-foot-tall, senior housing project is in the works for a Westside neighborhood.

The project, known as Belmont Village, is planned for 10822 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood.

Council Incumbents Concede

11/18/2020 9:29 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

With few ballots left to count and facing an insurmountable lead, three City Council incumbents have officially conceded in the race for four full-term seats.

Terry O'Day, Ted Winterer and Ana Jara issued statements after it became clear the race would be won by three challengers -- Phil Brock, Christine Parra and Oscar de la Torre -- and incumbent Gleam Davis.

Surprise! City Does not Actually Want Your Input on Upzoning

11/17/2020 10:05 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

SCAG allocated 8,874 Units to Santa Monica because we're near transit and have jobs; they don't care if we have land or room.

A series of webinars run by the City of Santa Monica's Planning Department was billed as a way for the public to comment on the required upzoning to accommodate the 8,874 units assigned to the city by the Southern California Association of Governments. In reality, the webinars, hosted by members of the Planning Department, simply informed the public of what the department plans to do in order to shoehorn this many housing units into the city -