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Wilmont members, residents and friends,
Our September meeting will be next Tuesday, September 1 (we generally meet on the first Tuesday of every month) from 6:30 – 8:30 PM via Zoom and in-person. Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89200106747?pwd=aRUb7rDySRbWMRv80mH9J110D7g1Qx.1 and you can always find the monthly agenda and the Zoom link on our website (www.wilmont.org) We have had requests for in-person meetings so we will be doing a hybrid meeting on 9/1, 10/6 and 11/3 (election day) with our annual meeting only in person in December. We will start with an in-person social half-hour from 6:30 – 7 PM at Montana Library (1704 Montana Ave.) with light snacks/drinks and will host a Zoom meeting PLUS people can attend in person via the community room AND see Zoom attendees via a screen. It is our second run on this but Robert Graves of the SM Library will be helping us (thank goodness) and our first one went smoothly. · 6:30 – 7 PM -- Social hour at Montana Library Community Room (1704 Montana Ave.) · 7 – 7:05 Elizabeth Van Denburgh, Chair, & John C. Smith, Member at Large --Welcome · 7:05-7:20 PM Fire and Police updates and Q&A o Cathy Taylor, SMFD Prevention Coordinator ([email protected] – 310.458.8761 with TBD Battalion Chief to discuss update of fire conditions o Jacqueline Aguilar, SMPD Crime Prevention Officer ([email protected]; 310.434.2627) o Officer Brandon Avila, SMPD Neighborhood Resource Officer (Beat 4) ([email protected], 310.458.2201 ext.4132) · 7:20 to 8 PM: Coastal Zone o Update: Wilmont coastal zone is 20 blocks between Ocean and 4th St and Montana and Wilshire and probably 40% of our population. Two bills have been tried and one bill is in process to strip away the CA Coastal Act (50th anniversary) and CA Coastal Commission oversight from our Coastal Zone, leaving only 4 our of 7 votes on a Tues. evening § AB 1740 co-sponsored by City of Santa Monica and Assembly person Rick Zbur § Governor Budget Trailer bill in June 2026 § Governor Second Budget Trailer Bill on August 262026 o History: Ruth Galanter – urban planner and environmental advocate, in 1973, she filed the first appeal by a California resident challenging a gated, 1,480-unit Ocean Park development. She will speak to us about the history and need of the California Coastal Act and the California Coastal Commission. · 8 to 8:25 PM: Presentation for Support of (Gleam Davis) and Opposition to (Karen Melick) the Parcel Tax Ballot Measure ES · Time Available: City Updates – NOAA, Wise Diner at Reed Park, ENA – Goldenvoice, San Vicente trees, city takes over more housing for homeless · Wilmont Second Saturdays are BACK – Join us on 9/12 and 10/10 at Reed Park for LIVE Music and Outdoor Movies. 9/12 will be Paddington 2 and 10/10 will be Lego Movie. Music at 6 PM and movie at sunset Stay Connected – For latest SM news, neighborhood updates and calendar of events visit www.wilmont.org
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The 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.
Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (via Zoom)
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 Dear Wilmont Neighbors and Friends,
Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont) Dear Wilmont Neighbors and Friends,
Our February meeting will be next Tuesday, February 3rd. Our February agenda is:
Board of Directors, Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition (Wilmont) MONTHLY 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 MONTHLY 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 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:
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