Community Development Director Arminé Chaparyan resigned this week after approximately seven months on the job, marking the latest departure among Santa Monica's senior leadership.
Chaparyan's resignation
Santa Monica received another clean financial bill of health and is preparing to launch a major overhaul of its troubled permitting system by spring 2026, officials said during an audit
The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 at its last meeting to approve a pilot program allowing developers to build affordable housing off-site instead of requiring it as
Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved significant parking rate increases that are projected to generate an additional $8.2 to $8.9 million annually, while striking a compromise to retain
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved zoning amendments designed to promote economic recovery in the downtown area, while adding restrictions that will require hotels and motels to obtain
The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the city's first comprehensive citywide equity plan last week, establishing a five-year roadmap to address racial disparities and historical harms
Council voted 5-2 at their last meeting to approve an emergency zoning ordinance that dramatically expands housing development possibilities in single-family neighborhoods, allowing up to 20 units on
The City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to enter mediation with the family of late Black entrepreneur Silas White over a planned beach club that was seized by the city through
Santa Monica city officials will consider a comprehensive five-year equity plan and major development changes at Tuesday's City Council meeting, including a $5.5 million agreement with
The City Council has directed the city attorney to draft new ordinances requiring "right to recall" and labor peace agreements for businesses operating on city-owned properties, including
Three members of the Santa Monica City Council voted against a new contract with the Santa Monica Police Department at their last meeting citing a controversial salary provision that ties
The Santa Monica Disabilities Commission is examining how artificial intelligence technology could both help and harm people within the community, with commissioners highlighting concerns about algorithmic bias while also exploring
