Santa Monica News
Santa Monica Council Paves Way for Expanded Renter Protections
Santa Monica Renters may have more help on the way with several new proposals adopted by the city council and one on the way to the city’s voters. On Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council heard several proposals put together by the Consumer Protection Division of the City Attorney’s office following the council’s previous direction that staff return with proposals to strengthen renter rights and protections.
Fairmont Miramar Reaches Historic Union Agreement; Strikes Continue at other Santa Monica Hotels
After six months of strikes and picket lines, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is the latest hotel to sign a tentative agreement with UNITE HERE Local 11.
Santa Monica City Council Hires Firm to Develop Process for Airport Conversion
Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council voted to award a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Santa Monica Airport conversion to Sasaki Associates. The scope of work will include “A community outreach process, visioning services, and a concept design related to the future planning of the Airport land in anticipation of Airport closure.”
Santa Monica Rent Control Board Selects New Executive Director
Following a nationwide search, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board selected Jonathan Holub as its new executive director, replacing retiring administrator Tracy Condon.
Santa Monica Council Paves Way for Expanded Renter Protections
Santa Monica Renters may have more help on the way with several new proposals adopted by the city council and one on the way to the city’s voters. On Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council heard several proposals put together by the Consumer Protection Division of the City Attorney’s office following the council’s previous direction that staff return with proposals to strengthen renter rights and protections.
Fairmont Miramar Reaches Historic Union Agreement; Strikes Continue at other Santa Monica Hotels
After six months of strikes and picket lines, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is the latest hotel to sign a tentative agreement with UNITE HERE Local 11.
Santa Monica City Council Hires Firm to Develop Process for Airport Conversion
Tuesday evening, the Santa Monica City Council voted to award a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Santa Monica Airport conversion to Sasaki Associates. The scope of work will include “A community outreach process, visioning services, and a concept design related to the future planning of the Airport land in anticipation of Airport closure.”
Santa Monica Rent Control Board Selects New Executive Director
Following a nationwide search, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board selected Jonathan Holub as its new executive director, replacing retiring administrator Tracy Condon.