Hot Topic January 2020

published on January 7, 2020 -
Featured Hot Topic

January 9 — FOSP meeting – 7 PM – Mt. Olive Church, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
Presentation by Landmarks Commissioner Ruth Shari

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December 26 to January 26 – Holiday Tree Collection – Place curbside or in the alley (wherever your trash and recycling is picked up). Remove decorations, tinsel, and stand so the trees can be composted. – smgov.net/r3

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — SMC Planetarium shows – 8 PM – Drescher Hall, Room 223 (near the elevators on the second floor) – For more information, call 310-434-3005 or go to http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Planetarium.aspx — All shows subject to change or cancellation without notice.

January 6 – Disabilities Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4^th Street
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032

January 6 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/

January 7, 14, 21, 28 — “Write Away” Workshop – Noon – Fairview Branch Library
Support and encouragement for all writers

January 7 – Buried in paper? Dig your way out and get organized for 2020! – 6:30 PM – Pico Branch Library Annex, Pico and 22^nd.

January 8 and February 5 – Senior TAP workshop & On the Move Riders Club orientation
1 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1547 4^th Street – Apply for a FREE reduced fare TAP card.

January 8 – Commission on the Status of Women – 6 PM – Ken Edwards Center
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919

January 9, 16, 23, 30 – Current Events Discussion – 1 PM – Fairview Branch Library

January 9 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx

January 11 — Classics Book Group: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – 11 AM – Fairview Branch Library

January 11 – Snowfall 2020!
Noon to 4 PM – Virginia Avenue Park – Arts & crafts, snow cones, photo booth, and story times. Mittens required!

January 13 — Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/

January 14 — City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall
Agendas: www.smgov.net/council/agendas
Email all City Council members at Council@smgov.net
Meetings are broadcast live on CityTV, Cable Channel 16, and are also streamed at www.YouTube.com/City/TV16SantaMonica

January 15 — Commission for the Senior Community – 1:30 PM — Ken Edwards Center – Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097196

January 15 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/

January 16 — SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM – District Office
Agendas: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
Board Notes: http://www.smmusd.org/BoardNotes.pdf

January 16 – Housing Commission – 6 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4^th Street
Agenda: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing-commission

January 16 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987

January 18 – “Write Away” Authors Showcase – 1 PM – Fairview Branch Library (Former FOSP Board member Brian Bland will be reading one of his stories.)

January 18 – “Eurydice”– An LA Opera multimedia presentation – 2 PM –
MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library – A reimagining of ancient mythology

January 20 – Public Art Committee (Arts Commission) – 5:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx

January 21 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building 117
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx

January 22 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/

January 22 – Santa Monica Homeless Count – 10:30 PM – St. Monica’s, 725 California Avenue

January 23 – Documentary: “American Factory” – 6:30 PM – Fairview Branch Library –
In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in an abandoned GM plant and hires 2,000 workers.

January 23 — Urban Forest Task Force — 6:45 PM – Multipurpose Room, Main Library Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Portals/UrbanForest/agendas.aspx

January 27 — Airport Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320

January 27 – City Budget Task Force – 6 PM – Training Room, 2^nd floor, Civic Center Parking Structure, 330 Olympic Drive – 8 community members and 7 city employees appointed to advise the City Manager re the City’s projected budget short fall – Farmers’ Market; Naming Rights / Sponsorships — https://finance.smgov.net/budget-task-force

January 27 — Social Services Commission – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 2517 4^th St.
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958

January 28 — City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall – Shared mobility program
Agendas: www.smgov.net/council/agendas

February 3 – City Budget Task Force – 6 PM – Training Room, 2^nd floor, Civic Center Parking Structure, 330 Olympic Drive – 8 community members and 7 city employees appointed to advise the City Manager re the City’s projected budget short fall – Ambulance Transport Fee; City Events — https://finance.smgov.net/budget-task-force

TBD — Task Force on the Environment – 7 PM – Patio Rm., Virginia Avenue Park — Agenda: www.sustainablesm.org/taskforce

TBD — City Audit Subcommittee – 6 PM
Training Rm., 2^nd floor, Civic Center Parking Structure, 330 Olympic Drive Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/content.aspx?id=53159

Adult Literacy at the Santa Monica Public Library – Would you like to help someone with their reading and writing? Volunteers are needed to provide free one-on-one tutoring for adults. For more information, go to www.Literacy.Program@smgov.net

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City of Santa Monica Event Calendar:

http://calendar.smgov.net/city/eventcalendar.asp

Santa Monica Public Library Calendar:

http://smpl.org/
Sign up today at www.smpl.org/newsletter to receive a monthly email with program highlights and links to the full Calendar of Events.

Santa Monica College events:

http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Events-at-a-Glance.aspx

McCabe’s Concerts — 3101 Pico Blvd. —

https://www.mccabes.com/concerts/

Morgan-Wixson Theatre — 2627 Pico Blvd.

“It’s Only a Play” by Terrence McNally” – Jan 18 to Feb 9
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” – Feb 1 to 16 – Youth Education/Entertainment Series

http://www.morgan-wixson.org/

Ruskin Group Theatre — 3000 Airport Avenue —

“Bad Habits” with Orson Bean –through January 26
http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/

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Reminders:

1. City of Santa Monica Government Outreach Customer Service Center: https://www.smgov.net/sm_go.aspx

2. Police – www.SantaMonicaPD.org
   a. Non-emergency dispatch – 310-458-8491
   b. Neighborhood Resource Officer – Michael Ortiz – Michael.Ortiz@smgov.net
   Phone: 310-458-2201 ext 4135
   c. Crime Prevention Coordinator –Halima Barreto — Halima.Barreto@smdp.com
   Phone: 310-458-8421
   d. Homeless Liaison Program – 310-458-8953 – Report ongoing homeless-related issues
   e. Crime mapping: http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/santamonica
   f. SMPD Community Affairs video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFScj6m8k6U&feature=youtu.be

3. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal — A permanent Prescription Drop-off Box is located in front of the Public Safety Facility at 333 Olympic Drive. (It looks similar to a mailbox.) For more information, call SMPD Community Affairs at 310-458-8474.

4. Earthquake Preparedness:
Office of Emergency Management: http://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/
Sign up for SMalerts at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Stay_Informed.aspx

5. Santa Monica Airport – http://www.smgov.net/Departments/Airport/
a. Noise Hotline – 310-458-8692
b. Email noise complaints to: Noise@smgov.net – List date, time, your location, and complaint.

6. Santa Monica College – www.smc.edu – 310-434-4000
    1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405

    SMC Police Department – http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/police/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx
    1718 Pearl Street
    Non-Emergency Calls: (310) 434-4608
    Emergency Calls: (310) 434-4300 or 9-1-1
    Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 AM to 8 AM. Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
    Email: smcpd@smc.edu (Tips or Comments)

7. Lost Pets – If you lose a pet, or find a lost pet, contact the Animal Shelters:
   a. Santa Monica — 1640 9th St. — 310-458-8594 — shelter@smgov.net
   b. West Los Angeles — 11361 W. Pico (near Sawtelle) — 888-452-7381