The 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.

Wilshire 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
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