Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:02:22 -0700WeeblyMon, 11 May 2026 08:54:16 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/may-5-2026-meeting-summaryThe Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition held its monthly meeting featuring a special election edition with 10 City Council candidates speaking for 2 minutes each. John Cyrus moderated the event where candidates discussed issues including AB 1740, the Great Park housing proposal, and transparency in city decisions. Laura Wilson raised concerns about ongoing noise issues from the Pali House hotel, which had been converted without proper public notification. The meeting also covered upcoming events including Fire Service Day and the new Art on Ocean festival scheduled for August 8th in Palisades Park. Mayor Carolyn Tarosis and former Mayor Lana Negretti provided updates on city initiatives and public safety improvements, while candidates shared their positions on housing, homelessness, and business development in Santa Monica.]]>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:50:51 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/may-5-2026-meeting-agendaWilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• 7:00 PM – 7:05 PM: Welcome & Introductions
  • Opening remarks for members, neighbors, and friends.
• 7:05 PM – 7:15 PM: Local News & Events Preview
  • News Stories: Updates on local issues affecting the neighborhood.
  • Upcoming Events Preview: A look at our 2026 events calendar, including free Yoga, LIVE music, and movies in the park.
• 7:15 PM: The City Council Election: Hear from the candidates.
  • The Race: Who’s in? Who are they? Who else may run?
  • Guests: City Council candidates.
• 8:00 PM: Wilmont Hotel Battle: The new “Palihouse”
  • Wilmont residents Laura Wilson and Matt Hausle explain the dilemma.
• 8:10 PM: Art on Ocean: The new festival coming to Wilmont this Summer
• 8:20 PM: Final Comments
• 8:30 PM: Wilmont Unplugged/Adjournment
• Zoom Link: ​https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89200106747?pwd=aRUb7rDySRbWMRv80mH9J110D7g1Qx.1

Website: www.Wilmont.org
]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:03:42 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/april-7-2026-meeting-recapThe Wilmont neighborhood board meeting focused primarily on two major topics: the potential expiration of the joint use agreement between the city and school district for public access to school facilities, and updates on neighborhood grants. Steven Johnson from the Recreation and Parks Commission presented detailed information about the Master Facilities Use Agreement, explaining that the current agreement could expire in 2027 if the city ends annual payments of $12 million to school District next year, potentially affecting access to 30,000 plus hours of school facilities use annually. District is seeking parcel tax passage to compensate. The discussion included input from Mayor Caroline, School Board member Jennifer Smith, and City Council member Ted Wintere, who all expressed commitment to maintaining public access to school facilities. The meeting also covered updates on neighborhood grants, with Wilmont applying for a grant that would increase our funding based on household count, and public safety updates from the Santa Monica Police Department and Fire Department, including information about crime trends and upcoming Fire Service Day on May 9th.
]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:35:21 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/april-7-2026-wilmont-monthly-board-meetingWilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition Agenda

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (via Zoom)
•    7:00 PM – 7:05 PM: Welcome & Introductions
o    Opening remarks for members, neighbors, and friends.
•    7:05 PM – 7:15 PM: Local News & Events Preview
o    News Stories: Updates on local issues affecting the neighborhood.
o    Upcoming Events Preview: A look at our 2026 events calendar, including free Yoga, LIVE music, and movies in the park.
•    7:15 PM – 7:45 PM: Parcel Tax Debate: What we could lose no matter who wins
o    Guest: Steven Johnson, Recreation & Parks Commission Chair.
•    7:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Neighborhood Grant Program
o    Updates on City Council’s controversial changes to the program.
•    8:00 PM – 8:10 PM: Santa Monica Police Department
o    Public safety report and local crime updates.
•    8:10 PM – 8:20 PM: Santa Monica Fire Department
o    Fire safety and emergency service updates.
•    8:20 PM – 8:30 PM: Final Comments
•    8:30 PM: Wilmont : Unplugged/Adjournment
​]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:27:27 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/march-3rd-2026-agendaDear Wilmont Neighbors and Friends,

• Wilmont Updates (Welcome, 15 min.)
• Santa Monica Mayor Caroline Torosis – Mayor Torosis will discuss issues facing residents and take Q&A (60 min.)
• Jacqueline Aguilar, SMPD Crime Prevention Officer (Jacqueline.aguilar@santamonica.gov; 310.434.2627 and our new SMPD Neighborhood Resource Officer Brandon Avila(Beat 4) Update from SM Police Department and Q&A (10 min.)
• Cathy Taylor, SMFD Prevention Coordinator (cathy.taylor@santamonica.gov; 310.458.8761) – Update from SM Fire Department and Q&A (10 min.)

Please Join Us on Tuesday, March 3rd!
Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont)
]]>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:26:45 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/february-3rd-2026-agendaDear Wilmont Neighbors and Friends,

Our February meeting will be next Tuesday, February 3rd. Our February agenda is:

• Wilmont Updates (Welcome, 10 min.)
• Barry Snell, Santa Monica City Council Member – Council member Snell will discuss issues facing residents and take Q&A (45 min.)
• Cathy Taylor, SMFD Prevention Coordinator (cathy.taylor@santamonica.gov; 310.458.8761) and SMFD Deputy Chief Tom Clemo  – Update from SM Fire Department about Ambulance Operators program and the start of our new firefighter recruit academy and Q&A (15 min.)
• Jacqueline Aguilar, SMPD Crime Prevention Officer (Jacqueline.aguilar@santamonica.gov; 310.434.2627 and our new SMPD Neighborhood Resource Officer Brandon Avila(Beat 4) Update regarding SM Police Department including the appointment of Darrick Jacob as SM Chief of Police, meet our new Wilmont NRO, Brandon Abila, for Wilmont and Q&A (20 min.)
• Please Join Us on Tuesday, February 3rd!
  Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont)Barry Snell, Santa Monica City Council Member – Council member Snell will discuss issues facing residents and take Q&A (45 min.)
• Cathy Taylor, SMFD Prevention Coordinator (cathy.taylor@santamonica.gov; 310.458.8761) and SMFD Deputy Chief Tom Clemo  – Update from SM Fire Department about Ambulance Operators program and the start of our new firefighter recruit academy and Q&A (15 min.)
• Jacqueline Aguilar, SMPD Crime Prevention Officer (Jacqueline.aguilar@santamonica.gov; 310.434.2627 and our new SMPD Neighborhood Resource Officer Brandon Avila(Beat 4) Update regarding SM Police Department including the appointment of Darrick Jacob as SM Chief of Police, meet our new Wilmont NRO, Brandon Abila, for Wilmont and Q&A (20 min.)

Please Join Us on Tuesday, February 3rd!
Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont)]]>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:59:48 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/nov-04-2025-wilmont-meeting-agendaMONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89200106747?pwd=aRUb7rDySRbWMRv80mH9J110D7g1Qx.1
Topic: Wilmont Monthly Board Meeting
When: First Tuesday every month, 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 892 0010 6747 -- Link is also available at www.WILMONT.org
7:00. Welcome/Intros.
7:05. Quick Wilmont/City mentions/updates.
          --Fatal Wilshire Hit-and-run
          --Ocean Ave. Project Killed
          --City revitalization plan
          --Civic Auditorium Decision
          --Zwick Conflict Controversy
          --Neighborhood Grant Update
          --Wilmont Annual Meeting Saturday, Dec. 6th at Montana Ave. Library
7:15. Speaker: Santa Monica City Manager Oliver Chi
Santa Monica Today and Tomorrow. Discussion/Q&A
8:00. Public Safety Update/SM Police Dept.
8:10   Public Safety Update/SM Fire Dept.
8:20. Montana Avenue Holiday Walk (Montana Merchants Assoc)
8:30.  Adjournment
News updates and info 24/7 at www.Wilmont.org
 
]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:10:21 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/tue-oct-7-2025-wilmont-meeting-agendaMONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89200106747?pwd=aRUb7rDySRbWMRv80mH9J110D7g1Qx.1
Topic: Wilmont Monthly Board Meeting
When: First Tuesday every month, 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 892 0010 6747 -- Link is also available at www.WILMONT.org
7:00. Welcome/Intros. Quick Wilmont/City news updates.
7:05. Wilmont “Second Saturday” Fall Finale Oct. 11th
7:10. Neighborhood Grant Program Changes & Impact on Wilmont
          Intro. Discussion. Questions. Impact on Wilmont.
          Guests: Councilmembers Dan Hall & Ellis Raskin
8:00. Public Safety Update/SM Police Dept.
8:10   Public Safety Update/SM Fire Dept.
8:20. Annual Meeting Discussion
8:30.  Adjournment
8:30.  Wilmont Unplugged
          Thank you!
Your Wilmont Board of Directors
]]>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:18:38 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/wilmont-monthly-meeting-agenda-sept-2-2025 Dear Wilmont members, residents and friends,
Our September meeting will be next Tuesday, September 2nd (we generally meet on the first Tuesday of every month) from 7 – 8:30 PM via Zoom. The link to our monthly meetings and our monthly agendas can always be found on www.wilmont.org.
Our September agenda is:

• Wilmont Updates (Welcome, EV, 5 min.);
  • 2nd Saturdays in Summer - Live music & outdoor movies at Reed Park –Bring a blanket, beach/camp chairs, picnic and enjoy a Wilmont tradition under the stars!!!
    • Sat. 9/13 - Live Music @ 6 PM; “How to Train Your Dragon”@ 7:15ish PM
    • Sat. 10/11 – Live Music @ 5:30 PM; “Wall-E” @ 6:30 PM
• John Cyrus Smith, Wilmont Board Member and Park & Recs Commissioner -- Why is the City Council Actively Working to Eliminate Neighborhood Groups and What We should Do About It?  (JS, 10 min. 10 min. Q&A)
• Jonathan Holub, Executive Director of SM Rent Control Board – 80% of Wilmont is renters.  Jonathan will provide updates regarding SM rent control and Q&A (EV, 15 min.)
• Daniel Cody, SM Library Board Member – Update regarding Library Community Mapping Initiative and Discussion of the Future of SM Libraries (EV, 15 min.)
• Cathy Taylor, SMFD Prevention Coordinator (cathy.taylor@santamonica.gov; 310.458.8761) and SMFD Deputy Chief Tom Clemo  – Update from SM Fire Department and Q&A (EV, 15 min.)
• Jacqueline Aguilar, SMPD Crime Prevention Officer (Jacqueline.aguilar@santamonica.gov; 310.434.2627 and David Wang, SMPD Neighborhood Resource Officer (David.wang@santamonica.gov) Updates regarding SM Police Department including the resignation of Chief Batista and Q&A (EV, 20 min.)

Please Join Us on Tuesday, September 2nd!
Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont)]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:57:24 GMThttps://www.wilmont.org/meetingsagendas/wilmont-monthly-meeting-agenda-tuesday-july-1-2025 MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025, 7:00-8:30p.m. via ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89200106747?pwd=aRUb7rDySRbWMRv80mH9J110D7g1Qx.1
Topic: Wilmont Monthly Board Meeting
When: First Tuesday every month, 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 892 0010 6747 -- Link is also available at www.WILMONT.org

1. 7:00. Quick Wilmont/City news updates
2. 7:05. Wilmont Summer/Fall Calendar of Events. (Attached. Save!)
3. 7:10. Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete
4. 7:35. Councilman Ellis Raskin
5. 8:00. Chief Ramon Batista
6. 8:25. Final Notes
7. 8:30. Adjournment
8. 8:30. Wilmont Unplugged

          Thank you!
Your Wilmont Board of Directors
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