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Lawsuit Threatened Over Santa Monica's Water Rates

11/18/2015 11:00 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

November 18, 2015 -- Santa Monica’s sharp rise in water rates could lead to a court challenge alleging the City violated a California law that prohibits government agencies from charging more for services than the cost of providing them.

New rules to encourage water conservation

11/16/2015 2:50 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Water conservation remains a priority at City Hall, as the council has approved several changes to municipal code recently with an eye toward water savings.

Santa Monica to Require Master Water Meters for New Affordable Housing Developments

11/16/2015 2:46 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

November 16, 2015 -- Owners of future affordable housing developments in Santa Monica with six or more units will have the ability to monitor the individual water use of their tenants under a new ordinance approved by the City Council last week.

Santa Monica: Manhattan Beach or Manhattan, New York?

11/14/2015 3:22 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the Downtown Specific Plan. This document will govern what is built in the downtown area (Wilshire to the Freeway and Lincoln to Ocean) until 2030.

Santa Monica Hires Outside Firm to Conduct Ethics Review

11/13/2015 3:00 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

November 13, 2015 -- The prosecution's lead investigator in the Enron price-rigging case will advise the City of Santa Monica in an independent review of best ethical practices when it comes to the relationship between elected City Council members and the City manager's office and staff.

Longtime Leader of Politically Powerful Santa Monica Renters Group Ousted

11/11/2015 12:27 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

November 11, 2015 -- Former mayor Judy Abdo, a longtime leader of Santa Monicans For Renters' Rights (SMRR), was ousted from the politically powerful group's steering committee this month.

Santa Monica Planning Commission Weighs in on Downtown Plan

11/11/2015 12:25 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

November 11, 2015 -- After weighing in on a blueprint for the future of Santa Monica’s Downtown, the Planning Commission on Wednesday asked for a list of revisions that call for expanding the Promenade and continuing to build new residences, including those affordable to moderate-income tenants.

City Of Santa Monica To Host Free Landlord-Tenant Forum Dec. 1, 2015

11/10/2015 2:02 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Consumer Protection Division of the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office and the City’s Rent Control Agency will host a free forum on landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.

SMRR dumps Abdo [Bill Bauer]

11/09/2015 3:46 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights took one small step back to credibility at its annual membership meeting Nov. 1.

Planning Commission to Review Specific Plan for Downtown Santa Monica

11/02/2015 2:35 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

...An independent analysis by consultant Robert Charles Lesser and Co. found that an additional 1,400 and as many as 2,000 new apartments and between 350 and 500 new condos will be needed in the next 15 years to meet Downtown's housing demand, said staff.