At their Oct. 13 meeting, the city council approved a transit heavy consent calendar while regular discussion focused on downtown development.
Car share
Council approved a pilot car share program
City Council will hold a special meeting on Oct. 20 to hear updates on the proposed development known as the Santa Monica Plaza.
The project is a 12-story (148 feet)
A majority of development in Downtown Santa Monica will be put on hold pending approval of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) at the request of City Manager Rick Cole.
The
The Civic Working Group (CWG) has made a recommendation about the future of the landmarked, but derelict Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
In a draft report, the CWG said an entertainment/
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 13, 2015
The Downtown Specific Plan on tonight's City Council agenda brings together many issues of today - density, housing, mass, height,
Two development agreements for new, mixed-use projects by prolific development company NMS Properties are up for debate at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Both projects, one on 5th Street
It's a transportation-heavy night for the City Council on Oct. 13.
Multiple items on the consent calendar focus on things with wheels including shared cars, bike sponsors and
Several councilmembers are asking for a review of city practices based on the Elizabeth Riel case.
The latest development is a request from Councilmembers Gleam Davis, Sue Himmelrich and Tony
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. September 29, 2015
Santa Monica's iconic landmark post office at 5th and Arizona is in private hands, courtesy of the U.S. Congress,
The City Council will consider approving $516,600 to upgrade Big Blue Bus stops along the Expo route as part of the Sept. 29 consent calendar.
Consent calendar items are