Dear Friends of NOMA, As many of you know, an abundance of bills have come out of Sacramento that override local zoning and allows multi-unit apartments to be built in what are currently single-family neighborhoods like ours. Some good news is that one of those bills, SB 79, gives cities
The Santa Monica Conservancy invites you to a rare public tour of spectacular historic homes on Adelaide Drive. The tour runs Sunday, April 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes visits to the interiors of two designated landmark homes that frame Adelaide Drive’s historical period from 1906
Guests include Mayor Caroline Torosis and Coastal Commissioner Raymond Jackson. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
Join us for a discussion with Mayor Caroline Torosis. Plus, we will also have Commissioner Raymond Jackson to talk about recent changes to the California Coastal Commission. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
Mar 24, 2026 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, The Board of the North of Montana Association (NOMA) is writing regarding Item 11C-6 on tonight's agenda — the proposed ordinance establishing the Montana Avenue Entertainment Zone. NOMA supports a vibrant and safe Montana Avenue and also recognizes
Dear NOMA Friends and Neighbors - Last week, the Board of NOMA made a momentous decision: we are not applying for City grant funding this year due to the unnecessarily restrictive new rules imposed by the current City Council. Below is the letter we sent to City Manager Oliver Chi
Two weeks from tonight! Mayor Caroline Torosis will be at our next NOMA meeting. When: Thursday, April 2 from 7pm to 8:30pm PST via Zoom Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81526517066
Join us this evening to hear State Assemblymember Rick Zbur talk about upcoming statewide legislation that impacts our community. He will explain AB 1740, the bill he recently authored, which affects the Coastal Commission and development in Santa Monica. We will also be joined by Santa Monica Planning Commissioner Chair
State Assemblymember Rick Zbur will join NOMA to talk about upcoming statewide legislation that impacts our community. Zbur will explain AB 1740, the bill he recently authored, which affects the Coastal Commission and development in Santa Monica. We will also be joined by Santa Monica Planning Commissioner Chair Josh Hamilton,
As part of our mission to improve safety in our neighborhood, NOMA has arranged for a special promotion with SMPA (Santa Monica Protective Assoc.), the private security team dedicated to our neighborhood. IF YOU'RE A PAID NOMA MEMBER AND NEW TO SMPA: Join SMPA and your dues payment
Hello fellow NOMA members, At our next meeting on March 5th we will be updating our bylaws for the first time in a decade! Please take time to review the changes and come (via Zoom) ready to vote. The suggested updates can be found here. You can reply to this
Jan 27,2026 Dear Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers, NOMA SUPPORTS (Agenda Item 16 – H) adjusting the City Council schedule and agenda management to increase BOTH efficiency AND community engagement. We thank Councilmember Negrete for bringing it forward. We ask that the Council takes the time to discuss and support Councilmember