"That only took nine and a half years."
That was Mayor Kevin McKeown's comment after City Council unanimously passed a new Zoning Ordinance on Tuesday night.
With the Zoning Ordinance behind it, the Planning Commission will consider allowing a slew of alcohol permits at new restaurants around Ocean Avenue and Olympic Drive next week.
The restaurants
This time it's really happening, hopefully.
After hours of debate, City Council is slated to make a final decision on the Zoning Ordinance Tuesday night.
Public comment was
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An important milestone for the early childhood community occurs this evening (Wednesday, May 6) as the City of Santa Monica Planning Commission takes action to adjust the Civic Center Site
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"If you want creativity, cut one zero from your budget; if you want sustainability, cut two zeros." —Jaime Lerner, Brazilian architect, mayor & governor
Santa Monica's
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