Category Archives: Meeting

SM Democrats to Discuss Parking & Traffic Concerns

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Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica,CA
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The Santa Monica Democratic Club will present an interactive panel discussion on parking and traffic concerns in Santa Monica, particularly related to future residential and commercial development.

Ranked highest in community concerns, these quality of life issues have many facets. While some solutions sound simple, the complexites will be discussed and debated by former and current Planning Commissioners: Jennifer Kennedy, Richard McKinnon and Jay Johnson and neighborhood activist Mary Marlow.

Audience participation is encouraged. As people on bikes I believe we are at the very least part of the solutions to many of the congestion problems. BUT we must stop development that only prioritizes single occupancy vehicles if we expect it to work. As we envision our future and alternate modes for daily trips (walking, biking, public transit) we must support development that will accommodate these users. We cannot continue to prioritize and subsidize car parking if we expect modes to shift.  There is a lot of misinformation circulating on how this can be accomplished.

Free. Refreshments. Free “car” Parking.
(no word on bike parking)

Santa Monica High School Improvements for Safe Routes to School

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Santa Monica High School Improvements for walking, biking and Safe Routes to School

March 11, 2013, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Civic Center Auditorium

SRTS Santa MonicaPlease join us for a discussion on improving the area around Samohi to encourage more walking and biking. Good for kids – good for the community!

Light snacks will be served.
Bike Parking will be provided.
Big Blue Bus Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9

Civic Center Auditorium
1855 Main St., (access parking through Main St.)

RSVP and Questions: Michelle Glickert at michelle.glickert@smgov.net or call 310.458.2204

Saturday Feb 9th! Find out what’s up – CELEBRATE BIKES

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A full day: Food, Fun, Info, Music and Ice Cream?!IMG_0491-SQ
- Bike Action Plan Review and Forecast 2013
- New Project Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway
- Bike Parade to Grand Opening Ocean Park Blvd
Complete Green Street!

We’ve been hard at work coordinating this fun and informative bikey day! There will be lots of information to engage you while you have FUN and ENJOY the day with us. We need your input and support so COME OUT AND PLAY THIS SATURDAY!

Doors open at 11:00 with coffee and cinnamon rolls and lively discussion on our Bike Action Plan & exciting new projects.
At 12:00pm the pizza arrives and we get a very special presentation on our next big proposed project “The Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway”
At 1:30 we hop on our bikes for a bike parade over to the Grand Opening Party for the Ocean Park Blvd Complete Green Street at 2:00pm

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Colorado Community Room,
502 Colorado,
Bike parking in the patio

 

 Program:

11:00am      Doors open with coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls

Lets go for Platinum!

Lets go for Platinum!

11:15am       We are excited to once again have Lucy Dyke and City staff give us a review of the wonderful new bike projects and lanes stripped in 2012 and feedback and input from us as we look forward to what you want to see prioritized in 2013!
We have invited Santa Monica’s newest SMPD Bike liaison to be with us to participate and be available for discussions.
12:00pm      Pizza!
12:15pm      Settle in to hear about our exciting Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway! Jason Kligier will give us an over view on the ideas and potentials of AWESOME project and how we can help make it happen!
1:15pm        WE JUMP ON BIKES AND ROLL OUT AT 1:30pm. It’s time for the bike parade to the Grand Opening of the Ocean Park Blvd Complete Green Street, and beautiful GREEN BIKE LANES!.
2:00pm       We arrive at the Ocean Park Blvd Complete Green Street Grand Opening where we will celebrate and be treated to live jazz music and ice cream from the Peddlers Creamery. Ocean Park Blvd between 5th & 6th (in front of SMASH/John Muir Schools)

Free Bike Valet provided by the City of Santa Monica.

OPASTREET

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Community Workshop, It’s Your Downtown! Dec. 5th

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Please join us Wednesday, December 5th

to explore ways to make Downtown Santa Monica a better place for you and your family.

Wednesday, December 5th 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Civic Center, East Wing
1855 Main Street, Santa Monica

The City of Santa Monica invites you to attend the third community workshop for the Downtown Specific Plan. Come learn about how the Plan is shaping up and give them your feedback:
A brief presentation by City Staff and consultants Neal Payton of Torti Gallas & Partners will cover:

  • ·         WALKING AROUND: New ideas for enhancing the pedestrian experience and making the public realm more enjoyable, Ideas for creating a walkable and complete Downtown filled with great buildings, public spaces and exciting destinations for residents and visitors
  • ·         CONSERVATION AND OPPORTUNITY:  Identify areas for preservation and opportunities for change, Unique experiences, places and buildings that showcase what makes Downtown so special
  • ·         THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Concepts for new development standards based on what works in the Downtown and what doesn’t
We want to see:

Integrating bikes and bike parking, when and where will be our bike share stations?

Ask your questions – Give your input,
SEE YOU THERE!

RSVP to ensure accurate accommodations DowntownPlan@smgov.net or 310.458.8341

Let’s Talk Santa Monica, Nov 10, 12 & 15th

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PLEASE consider attending one (or more) of these sessions with City Staff and Santa Monica’s City Manager Rod Gould. It is a unique and up close opportunity to give input for bikes and the Bike Action Plan (BAP) directly. The City needs to hear from you what the positives are for the infrastructure that has gone in so far and what we need to see in the future. For instance, new buffered bike lanes, Sharrows, bike corrals and racks.  This is especially important as some have been “loudly vocal” in opposition of new bike lanes even though we have received near 100% positive feedback from cyclists and others in the community. We need you to share your positive feedback with the City directly!
Please share this far and wide – We look forward to seeing you soon!
Cynthia Rose
Director
Santa Monica Spoke

Santa Monica Talks

Let’s talk about what’s happening in Santa Monica. Join us to meet City staff, make connections, learn about City services and finances, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and citywide, share your thoughts, and ask questions.

The same information will be provided at each meeting. Please attend the session that is most convenient for you. Drop in or stay for the entire time. Staff will be available during the first and last 45 minutes of each session for informal conversations. Rod Gould, City Manager, will talk about the City’s fiscal health, ongoing services, upcoming projects, and answer your questions. These conversations will inform the development of the City’s fiscal year 13-15 budget. Neighborhood association representatives will also be present.

Childcare, bike valets, and BBB vouchers will be available. A light dinner will be provided at the two evening meetings. RSVPs will help us meet child care needs and order food accordingly. Hope to see you at one of the upcoming meetings!

All locations are wheelchair accessible. For additional disability-related accommodations please call (310) 458-8301.

Stop by to connect with City staff, share your thoughts, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and citywide, and learn about City services and finances.

 

Saturday, November 10, 
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
City Manager’s presentation, 10:45am
Franklin Elementary School, 2400 Montana Avenue

Monday, November 12,
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
City Manager’s presentation, 7:15 pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium,
East Wing, 1855 Main Street

Thursday, November 15,
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm,
*simultaneous Spanish translation
City Manager’s presentation – 7:15 pm
The Writers Boot Camp, Bldg. I,
2525 Michigan Avenue

 

Participants can meet one-on-one with staff to discuss specific issues related to public safety, transportation, parking, planning, housing, human services, community spaces and programs, technology, sustainability, and “Be Excited! Be Prepared” capital improvement projects. Following the one-on-one dialogues City Manager Rod Gould will give a presentation about City services, finances, and projects and answer questions from the audience. After the presentation, City staff will again be available again to meet one-on-one with residents.

Comment forms and meeting materials are available online at: www.smgov.net/smtalks.
Although the meetings are free and open to all, please RSVP online at www.smgov.net/smtalks.

Additionally:
If you cannot attend but would like to give feedback on BAP, bike lanes etc. please email to BAP@SMSpoke.org -
This address sends copies of your email to us and forwards a copy directly to the City.

Santa Monica Pier Open House, 10/27

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Please join us this Saturday at an Open House for the Santa Monica Pier. THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS

Saturday October 27th, 10am -2pm 

° Free Carousel Rides, Food, Music
° Guided Tours of the Pier (every 1/2 hr) 
° History Presentations 10:15,11:15, 12:15, & 1:15
° Opportunity to record your stories & wishes for the Pier
° Focus Groups & Surveys to get opinions (every 1/2 hr)
° Info on City projects around the the Pier and downtown Santa Monica
° Learn about Heal the Bay and it’s Aquarium at the Pier, Pier Business and more
° Complimentary Bike Valet

Presented by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation. You can also let the City know your thoughts about the Pier and it’s future at SantaMonicaTownHall.org

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Expo Phase II update meeting

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Join us for an update on Expo Phase 2!

The Exposition Construction Authority invites you to a construction and design update community meeting for Phase 2 of the Expo Line project. Stakeholders will receive information on upcoming construction activities and timelines. Final design renderings will be available at the meeting.
The format will include a short presentation followed by an Open House session to facilitate dialogue and community input.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Wing Meeting Room
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Special Event free parking

Planned Agenda for Community Meetings
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Formal Presentation
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Open House Session

ADA Language Accommodation: If you require an interpreter, including sign language services, or other accommodations at these community meetings, please contact Expo at least five business days prior to the meeting date at 213-243-5534.

Design Update Meeting on Expo Phase 2: IMPORTANT Bicycle Integration at risk

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Calling all cyclists: This is an opportunity for bicyclists to ask staff bicycle integration questions: (you can also raise other issues)

Design Update Meeting on Expo Phase 2:

Date:     Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Time:     6:30pm
Where:  Santa Monica Civic, East Wing
                1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
                Special Event free parking

Planned Agenda for Community Meetings

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Formal Presentation
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Open House Session

The Exposition Construction Authority invites you to a construction and design update community meeting for Phase 2 of the Expo Line project. Stakeholders will receive information on upcoming construction activities and design progress. Progress renderings will be available at the meeting.

This is an important meeting for cyclists to attend, since full bicycle integration into Expo is at risk.  You can directly question the Expo Construction Authority staff about how they will provide for the needs of cyclists in Expo Phase 2: Rick Thorpe, Samantha Bricker, and Monica Borne. These are the most important people to question.  How will cyclists be able to safely and conveniently cross the road and tracks at Centinela, Westwood, Venice Blvd., 20th Street and others?  Will there be bike channels on all the stairways? Will there be adequate bike parking?

Important note: Expo has not scheduled a meeting for the Expo Bicycle Advisory Committee (which was appointed to address these issues) in more than two months. Nonetheless, design work on the rail line and bikeway is going ahead full speed. Bicycle Integration is clearly at risk, as we’ve seen recently with construction starting at the Centinela crossing, with no good plan in place for how the the bikeway will cross there.

 

Community Workshop, Santa Monica’s Downtown Specific Plan, Wednesday July 11th

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Join us and see what’s up, give your valuable input on the future of downtown specific plans for Santa Monica!
Wednesday July 11th, 7:00-9:00pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, East Wing

Among the items that will be discussed are:

  • Identify coordinated Community Benefits
  • Preliminary guidelines for key streets like Lincoln Blvd, Ocean Ave. & Wilshire Blvd.
  • Design Concepts to shape urban form