Join Us at One of Three SM Human Services MeetingsAugust 24, 2019 | 1-3pm
Location: The Broad Stage - The Edye Second Space 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 August 25, 2019 | 3-5pm Location: Virginia Avenue Park - Thelma Terry Building 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 August 26, 2019 | 7-9pm Location: St. Monica's Catholic Community - Grand Pavilion 701 California Avenue, Santa Monica 90403 The City of Santa Monica's Human Services Division is seeking your input to better measure the impact of human service programs across Santa Monica. A few minutes of your time could help to improve the lives of your families, friends, and neighbors. Your input on a diverse range of services can help define how we measure success as well as identify unmet needs in our community. Some examples of services include: Homeless | Senior | Disabilities | Youth and Families | Immigration Physical and Behavioral Health | Legal | Economic Opportunities Join us at one of our upcoming meetings on August 24th, 25th and 26th to share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas on how we can better support individuals and families in need of services and resources to thrive in Santa Monica. We hope to hear from you as we examine how best to achieve these goals. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. If you require ADA accommodations, please contact the Human Services Division at (310) 458-8701. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at humanservices.mailbox@smgov.net Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field Groundbreaking
Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 10 - 11am
You're invited to a groundbreaking event to kick off the Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field project. Please read all parking and attire details below. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP here if you're planning to attend. Parking/Transportation: Limited parking will be available at the Civic Center Parking Structure and pedestrian access to the event will be available via Civic Center Drive. Rideshare, public transportation, biking, or walking is encouraged. Big Blue Bus routes 2, 3, 5, and 9, as well as the Metro Expo Line, serve the Santa Monica Civic Center. Ceremony: The event will take place on the construction site just east of the Civic Auditorium building. Once parked/arrived, follow directional signs for pedestrian event entry. Attire: Closed-toed shoes are required for attendees as the event will take place on an active construction site. Accessibility: This event will be wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability-related accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, etc.), please contact the Community & Cultural Services office at (310) 458-8310 by Thursday, August 22, 2019. This project is a part of multiple investments to the Santa Monica Civic Center. More information about projects, construction, and impacts in the area is available at santamonica.gov/civiccenter. 
Registration Now Open for Fall Recreation Classes
The City of Santa Monica offers seasonal recreation classes for both youth and adults. The fall session will begin September 9. www.santamonica.gov/recscape Be Prepared: Four Steps to Disaster Preparedness
For all these steps, more information can be found at https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/recent-earthquakes-are-a-reminder-to-be-prepared
In celebration of International Make Music Day, NOMA presented its annual free concert in Palisades Park on Friday, July 21, 2019. Our neighbors and friends picnicked and relaxed in the beautiful cliff-top setting with breathtaking ocean views while enjoying the sounds of music makers Captain Dan for Kids, the Del Rey Community Jazz Band, the Rattlesnakes, a fun and joyful Beatles Sing-A-Long, and the Wilde-Hartmans. View the slideshow below for a little glimpse of this fantastic, fun and free neighborhood event.
We want to extend a very special thank you to our tireless Committee Co-chairs Phillis Dudick and Evelyn Lauchenauer, along with our wonderful volunteers Danilo Bach, Cindy Bandat, Jason Cagan, Nancy Coleman, Bill Davids, Steve Lissak, and John Redfield. We couldn't have put this event together without our co-sponsor the City of Santa Monica and the following neighborhood businesses who generously donated the delicious treats and drinks: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Pavilions, Swiss Miss Realtor Berkshire Hathaway, Peet's Coffee on Montana, Ingo's Tasty Diner, and Frozen Fruit Company. Thank you for helping to make our wonderful event even more special!
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Go With the Flow Helps Keep Downtown Traffic Moving
Every weekend and holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 12 to 8 p.m., traffic officers and City staff will be directing cars in and out of parking structures, relieving crowded intersections and trouble spots, and keeping intersections clear of gridlock. Click here to learn more >
401 Ocean Avenue
Photos by Margaret Bach
The Henry Weyse/Charles Morris House is a two-story residence built in 1910 and located at 401 Ocean Avenue. The residence was designated a City Landmark on September 13, 1990 as an example of the residential work of notable and renowned architect Robert D. Farquhar that embodies distinguishing Craftsman and Colonial Revival architectural characteristics.
The original two-story residence is in the process of being rehabilitated, with a new, three unit residential building at the rear of the parcel under construction.
The original two-story residence is in the process of being rehabilitated, with a new, three unit residential building at the rear of the parcel under construction.
Learn More About Santa Monica's Clean Power Future
Electricity is essential in our lives and economy. Yet according to the American Lung Association, the production of electricity generates a significant share of our air pollution, threatening the health and lives of millions of people, including those who are most vulnerable.
Making sure our electricity comes from clean and renewable sources is critical to improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions. In 2019, 100% Green Power will be delivered to all Santa Monica customers, making going green as easy as turning on the lights! This is possible through the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, a partnership of 32 local communities including Santa Monica, to directly source renewable energy for our electricity needs.
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) will offer three rate options:
• 100% Green Power, sourced from 100% renewable energy sources
• Clean Power, sourced from 50% renewable energy sources
• Lean Power, sourced from 36% renewable energy sources
All customers will automatically be enrolled in the default option of 100% Green Power chosen by the City, which comes at a slight cost premium. Residential customers will be first served by Clean Power Alliance starting in February 2019. Commercial customers will be served starting May 2019. At any time, customers may opt down to a lower renewable energy rate that is more costcompetitive with Southern California Edison, or opt out of Clean Power Alliance service altogether and stay with Southern California Edison. To opt out or down, contact Clean Power Edison customer service at any time to indicate your preference.
To learn more, visit smgov.net/cleanpower or cleanpoweralliance.org.
This article originally appeared in the January edition of Seascape.
Making sure our electricity comes from clean and renewable sources is critical to improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions. In 2019, 100% Green Power will be delivered to all Santa Monica customers, making going green as easy as turning on the lights! This is possible through the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, a partnership of 32 local communities including Santa Monica, to directly source renewable energy for our electricity needs.
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) will offer three rate options:
• 100% Green Power, sourced from 100% renewable energy sources
• Clean Power, sourced from 50% renewable energy sources
• Lean Power, sourced from 36% renewable energy sources
All customers will automatically be enrolled in the default option of 100% Green Power chosen by the City, which comes at a slight cost premium. Residential customers will be first served by Clean Power Alliance starting in February 2019. Commercial customers will be served starting May 2019. At any time, customers may opt down to a lower renewable energy rate that is more costcompetitive with Southern California Edison, or opt out of Clean Power Alliance service altogether and stay with Southern California Edison. To opt out or down, contact Clean Power Edison customer service at any time to indicate your preference.
To learn more, visit smgov.net/cleanpower or cleanpoweralliance.org.
This article originally appeared in the January edition of Seascape.
NOMA Historic Landmark Declared
North of Montana Association (NOMA) in partnership with the Santa Monica Conservancy, filed an application for landmark designation of 435 Georgina, a 1913 Craftsman home that was vacant and for sale. This house had long been noted in the city’s Historic Resources Inventory as a potential candidate for landmark status. The Landmarks Commission approved the nomination at its April 2018 meeting.
The residence was built in 1913 for A. W. Morgan, a bookkeeper, as one of the pioneering homes of the Palisades Tract and one of the earliest homes on that street. Designed in the Craftsman style, it reflects English arts and crafts rather than the typical California Craftsman. A few additions have been made to the original home, which blend well with the original design and materials, and don’t detract from the architectural integrity. The large parcel size allows for new construction at the rear. A Mills
contract could provide a significant reduction of the property taxes for a new owner who would commit to preserving and maintaining it.
Nonprofit organizations such as NOMA, may file landmark applications without paying the application fee. While the landmark nomination is under consideration by the Landmarks Commission, no alterations or demolition may be undertaken. The Conservancy encourages other neighborhood organizations and individuals to keep an eye open for potential landmarks that may be in danger of being substantially altered or demolished.
Article originally published in the Santa Monica Conservancy NEWS June 2018 Vol. 16, No. 2
The residence was built in 1913 for A. W. Morgan, a bookkeeper, as one of the pioneering homes of the Palisades Tract and one of the earliest homes on that street. Designed in the Craftsman style, it reflects English arts and crafts rather than the typical California Craftsman. A few additions have been made to the original home, which blend well with the original design and materials, and don’t detract from the architectural integrity. The large parcel size allows for new construction at the rear. A Mills
contract could provide a significant reduction of the property taxes for a new owner who would commit to preserving and maintaining it.
Nonprofit organizations such as NOMA, may file landmark applications without paying the application fee. While the landmark nomination is under consideration by the Landmarks Commission, no alterations or demolition may be undertaken. The Conservancy encourages other neighborhood organizations and individuals to keep an eye open for potential landmarks that may be in danger of being substantially altered or demolished.
Article originally published in the Santa Monica Conservancy NEWS June 2018 Vol. 16, No. 2
Dial-A-Ride Program Is Now MODE On-Demand Service for Older Adults Living in Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus has partnered with Lyft to provide on-demand services to replace the Dial-A-Ride program for older adults and people with disabilities living in Santa Monica. The new service is called MODE (Mobility On-Demand Every Day). Lyft’s flexible transportation service network will allow MODE to meet the high demand for service during peak times when members are most interested in traveling while increasing efficiency when the demand for transportation decreases. Learn more about the MODE program at bigbluebus.com/mode.
“Blue at Night” Your Late Night Connection to Expo
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2019, only Lyft Shared rides will be eligible for Blue at Night service; standard Lyft rides will no longer qualify.
What's Blue at Night? Big Blue Bus has partnered with Lyft to provide Blue at Night, an on-demand shared ride service to and from Expo stations in Santa Monica, for just $3 every Friday and Saturday from 8pm-3am. What's Lyft Shared? Lyft Shared helps group riders traveling in the same direction into a single Lyft car, when seats are available. When using Lyft Shared, you may be paired with up to three (3) separate riders along your route. To get started, download the Lyft app and enter promo code SAMOBLUE3. For more details, visit: bigbluebus.com/blueatnight. |
NextBus - Check Realtime Bus Arrival
Big Blue Bus has instituted the NextBus system for real-time bus arrival information to our customers.
What is NextBus? The highly advanced NextBus system makes predictions about when buses will arrive at a given stop. Predictions are made using a combination of GPS tracking and computer modeling. This information is used to provide customers with the estimated number of minutes until their bus arrives. How can I get arrival predictions using NextBus? With NextBus, arrival information can be accessed on your computer, via text message, by phone, or on your smartphone. Learn more about using the system on our NextBus page With real-time arrival information, you are in control. Here on the Westside, we know traffic congestion is a fact of life, and our buses are not immune to delays. However, instead of waiting and wondering at a bus stop, NextBus allows you to know when your bus will actually arrive. That might mean knowing you have a few extra minutes to grab a cup of coffee before the bus comes, or knowing exactly when to leave home in order to meet the bus. |
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Having your car fingerprinted
Police Officer Marilyn Amiache from SMPD In Santa Monica, if your car was broken into and/or stolen and recovered you have a choice to bring your car in and have it finger printed. In fact, we encourage you to do so. One fingerprint located inside your vehicle could lead us to a suspect and be enough to have him or her arrested and prosecuted. |
Crime MappingClick here for a map of local police activity in Santa Monica. Use the Santa Monica Police Department's crime mapping system to obtain crime information and register for crime alerts.
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North of Montana Association: Working Together for a Better Santa Monica
