You're sitting there, sipping your coffee. You know there was something you wanted to do this morning. But, it is the Fourth of July. Awww. Fourth of July!
City Hall won't pursue an alternative to the Land Use Voter Empowerment initiative despite a request to do so from Councilwoman Sue Himmelrich this week.
Himmelrich and Mayor
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a new state budget that guarantees developers the ability to build housing projects if they meet preexisting zoning standards.
The budget contains a provision known
Revenue and spending take center stage at the June 28 Council meeting, development and zoning are still part of the agenda.
Council could approve several contracts in the consent calendar,
The fall election is still five months off and already a number of issues are getting plenty of pre-election buzz.
The major issue is the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE)
The Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) Initiative will stop oversized projects while protecting rent controlled and affordable housing in Santa Monica. Our current City Council believes dense, tall, and ill-designed
Council wants an in-depth study of the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) initiative before scheduling the proposal for a November vote.
The measure has gathered enough signatures to qualify for
City Council has approved a Development Agreement for a new 7-story building at the site formerly occupied by Fred Segal (500 Broadway).
The agreement received initial approval at the Council&
City Hall wants property owners to keep their vacant buildings clean, safe and fully built.
At the May 10 Council meeting, Councilmember Sue Himmelrich and Mayor Tony Vazquez asked staff
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. May 16, 2016
With the return of passenger rail to Santa Monica this week after 63 years, there is much reason to celebrate, but also