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  • 02/15/2024 11:36 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    Who made this motion? Gleam Davis and Caroline Torosis. Neither of them speak or understand German. Both are well paid attorneys who live in million dollar homes and have high-paying jobs.

    Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/02/14/opinion/santa-monica-city-council-unanimously-votes-to-send-two-wealthy-members-to-vienna-austria-at-taxpayer-expense/8113.html

  • 02/15/2024 11:34 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    The Santa Monica Coalition announced it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic as a real party of interest, in connection with the ongoing Needle Distribution Program which has been conducted for a period of approximately four (4) years at all three parks in Downtown Santa Monica.

    Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/02/14/news/lawsuit-filed-against-barbara-ferrer-la-county-health-department-and-venice-family-clinic-over-open-air-needle-distribution-program/8116.html

  • 02/14/2024 10:19 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    Today, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted to advance the Short-Term Rentals Regulations Ordinance.

     Specifically, the ordinance will:

    • Limit STRs to the Host’s primary residence
    • Limit STR stays to 30 calendar days or less and limit the number of days the STR can be rented “un-hosted.”
    • Prohibit the use of ADUs as STRs to preserve ADUs for long-term rentals
    • Prohibit rent-restricted housing for STR use

    Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/02/local-leaders-and-residents-rally-la-county-supervisors-to-approve-strict-srt-regulations/

  • 02/13/2024 9:39 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    I am writing in opposition to Item 5G ("Discussion of Potential Resolution for Charter Amendments for Additional Tenant Protections") on the Agenda for the February 13 meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, l and any proposal to adopt by Initiative, Ordinance or otherwise any proposal to condition eviction for nonpayment of rent on the nonpayment of any more than the rent that is past due, which in the case of a month-to-month tenancy would ordinarily be one month's rent. This proposal is unconstitutional, invalid, unenforceable, unwise, harmful to renters, unnecessarily antagonistic towards landlords, and there is no evidence that it would serve any useful purpose.

    Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/02/12/opinion/eviction-protection-santa-monica-city-council-to-consider-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem/8107.html

  • 02/13/2024 9:07 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    From the Los Angeles County Assessor’s office

    By filing a claim for Misfortune & Calamity relief within one year of the incident, properties that have sustained a minimum of $10,000 in damage or destruction may be eligible for a refund of taxes already paid and lower annual tax bills until the property is repaired or rebuilt. 

    Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/02/tax-relief-is-available-for-natural-disasters/

  • 02/13/2024 9:05 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    New Legislation Extends the Validity Period to One Year and Mandates Notarization

    Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/02/santa-monica-property-owners-important-changes-to-trespass-letter-submission/

  • 02/13/2024 8:54 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    Some Santa Monica property owners and managers were caught off guard after police officers stopped enforcing trespassing laws in their absence unless notarized authorization was given.

    Under a State law that kicked in January 1, property owners and managers can submit the trespass letters yearly, instead of every 30 days, authorizing police to make trespassing arrests without being on the property.

    Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2024/February-2024/02_12_2024_Property_Owners_Scramble_to_Meet_New_Trespassing_Notification_Law.html

  • 02/12/2024 12:20 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    At the start of this year, California State Senate Bill 602 (Archuleta) changed the trespass letter requirements to increase the period for the trespass letter from 30 days to one year. 

    Read More: https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2024/02/10/

  • 02/12/2024 11:48 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

    Pride in homeownership and economic independence have always been deeply ingrained in the American culture, symbolizing financial stability, security, and a  sense of belonging. However, many modern socioeconomic factors have made homeownership more fleeting, distant, and, for many, more impossible than ever.  

    Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/02/s-m-a-r-t-column-the-sunset-of-home-ownership/

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