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MAY MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT PENDING BUDGET CUTS

5/5/2020

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Dear Members,

Santa Monica has "A Plan for the Future."  Are you a part of it?  Tomorrow night our city council will be deciding the fate of programs you may depend on.  They need to hear from you before noon tomorrow, Tuesday May 5, 2020. 

The city is in dire financial straits and will have to pick and choose which programs stay and which programs go.  (Of course we really want them to pick which employees earning over $250,000 per year will go so the rest can stay but that's never the story.)
It has gotten so bad that city staff have reached out to the neighborhood groups to beg for support so their sacred cows are not the ones gored.  There is much on the chopping block for tomorrow night and the meeting will be starting at 3:00 pm.

Here is a link to the agenda item discussing the cuts:
http://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=1253&MediaPosition=&ID=4102&CssClass=

I urge you all to write to city council and let them know what you value most in this city.  I have listed their email addresses below my name along with the city clerk.  Ask that the city clerk make it part of the public record.


Let's pray for better times,
Andrew Hoyer

SMMCN Board President & Govt Affairs Officer

kevin.mckeown@smgov.net
terry.oday@smgov.net
gleam.davis@smgov.net
anamaria.jara@smgov.net
sue.himmelrich@smgov.net
greg.morena@smgov.net
ted.winterer@smgov.net
clerk@smgov.net
lane.dilg@smgov.net (Interim City Manager)
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APRIL MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ANDY HOYER

4/24/2020

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​Dear Members,
  I hope this letter finds you well and safe at home.  I think that if I have two more undisturbed weeks at home I may actually run out of projects to finish up.  (I'm sure my wife will find more for me to do....)

Moving on, I know that I mentioned last month that we would have our next meeting tonight using virtual technology but some of us are not quite up to speed on that yet.  So we are moving the meeting to next Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  We will be using the ZOOM platform so please download the app before then so you can join us.  


We chose ZOOM so those without computer access can join via phone (even a landline will work.) We will send out more instructions the day before. If you need help setting up, please email us and we will reach out this weekend. The conference line will be open for attendees to arrive as early as 6:45pm.

Meeting ID: 920 0496 1037
Phone Number +16699006833


Our Community Resource Officer, Edgar Navarro will be joining us as well.  If you have some questions you would like him to be prepared to answer please send them now so we can forward them on.

Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President & Govt Affairs Officer
 

LINKS FOR COVID-19 UPDATES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
https://www.cdc.gov

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
https://www.cdph.ca.gov

LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov

US CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU
https://lieu.house.gov/coronavirus

STATE SENATOR BEN ALLEN
https://sd26.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd26.senate.ca.gov/files/e_alert/20200317_SD26_information_2397.htm

SANTA MONICA information and announcements about COVID-19:
https://www.santamonica.gov/coronavirus

 

Don't forget that your dues expired on December 31, 2019.  If you have not renewed your membership since that time then please take a moment to do so now.  Follow this link to join or renew your membership:
https://midcityneighbors.weebly.com/join-or-renew.html

If our Annual Meeting will be on May 30, 2020 then you must have paid your dues by April 30, 2020 in order to be considered a voting member.  If you would like to run for a seat on the board please let us know ASAP as there are a few minor requirements that need to be met and we can get you through it quickly.  I like that our board has a diverse array of members and would like to see that trend continue.

Thank you for caring about your neighborhood!
Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President & Govt Affairs Officer

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THE CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FOR WEEK OF MARCH 26TH

3/27/2020

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March 26 City of Santa Monica Update from Council member Sue Himmelrich:
·       Santa Monica has 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus today, a modest increase from 16 yesterday. Our hospitals remain at normal capacity as Countywide current hospitalizations for coronavirus is at just 43 (the cumulative total of 160 also counts those who’ve been treated and released)
 
·       Our coronavirus hotline – (310) 458-8400 is handling a large volume of calls along with our special email info@santamonica.gov
 
·       The Federal stimulus package unfortunately provides direct funding only to communities over 500,000.  We will have to apply through whatever mechanism and formula our State devises for aid beyond specific reimbursement for emergency costs through FEMA.
 
·        Local hospitals and clinics are providing testing to those with symptoms.  LA is doing the same with drive-through sites by online appointment. Currently doing about 1000 tests a day citywide, as they ramp up to their goal of 5000 a day, they expect to open it up to all County residents.  Our staff visited one of their sites, where individuals drive up, self-administer the tests in their vehicles and then deposit them in a bag for forwarding to a test lab.  The nearest site to Santa Monica is Jackie Robinson Stadium at the VA near UCLA.
 
·       While prisoners are being released from County jail, crime continues to be lower than normal.
 
·       Beaches and recreation areas continue to be an issue.  We collaborated with LA to close off the two staircases off Adelaide that descend to the Santa Monica Canyon.  LA closed the popular Runyan Canyon trail.  South Bay cities are announcing a beach closure.  Despite rumors, County Public Health has not advised beach or trail closures, only social distancing.
 
·       Construction continues to be an issue. We continue to clarify that virtually all construction remains an exempted “essential” activity under both State and County orders.
 
·       The City Council is cancelling the regular April 14 meeting.  The next anticipated meeting will be April 28 and will be conducted online.


·        We have expanded our map showing restaurants with take-out to cover a range of essential services (grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and more) including special hours.
 
·       Clean Power Alliance shares this info for electricity customers:  The one-stop shop for customers to take advantage of these measures is the SCE bill payment assistance call center at 800-655-4555.
 
o   For customers economically impacted by Covid-19 fallout, a variety of flexible payment plans are available. Via SCE’s call center, customers can self-identify as being impacted and be put on a payment plan that covers both the CPA side and the SCE side of the bill. Customers do not have to signup separately with CPA and these payment plans are not limited to low-income customers but to anyone who needs it.
 
o    Low income customers – i.e. those who are on CARE rates – are eligible for up to $100 of grant assistance to pay their bills. SCE administers this program and CPA’s CARE customers are eligible. Customers should call SCE to request this assistance.
 
o    Also suspended are eligibility checks to sign up for CARE. So, if a customer is newly eligible or is just learning about the program, signing up for CARE has been further streamlined and those customers are eligible for a 30% bill discount going forward. This application may be completed online at https://www.sce.com/apps/iqp
 
o    Disconnections for non-payment of bills have been suspended and late-payment fees have been waived. This is automatic, applies to both CPA and SCE charges, and customers do not have to do have to do anything to receive this protection. This protection does not mean that charges are waived, only the penalties are suspended, so we highly encourage customers who are having trouble paying their bills to take advantage of the payment plans and financial assistance being offered.
 
·       The County has prepared updated versions of “Frequently Asked Questions” on #StayAtHome in English and Spanish. See https://covid19.lacounty.gov/covid19/safer-at-home-faq/.
 
·       Property taxes: Some have asked about relief from property taxes on April 10. It appears that no such relief is in sight. From the County Assessor’s page, I copied the following (this is a partial clip):

 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact to Property Taxes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Prepared by the County of Los Angeles Tax Collector  
 
1. Can you extend the April 10, 2020 deadline?
 
Answer: No.  The County does not have the authority under State law to extend or postpone the second installment property tax deadline of April 10, 2020. 
 
2. County buildings are no longer open to the public, what are my payment options?
Answer: Although we are not accepting in-person payments currently at our offices, taxpayers can pay online, via telephone or by mail.  There is no cost for e-Check payments online.  For online credit/debit card transactions, our card payment processor charges a 2.25 percent service fee. Please visit https://ttc.lacounty.gov/ to review all payment methods, and several other online self-service options.
 
3. What if I am unable to make a full property tax payment by April 10, 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19? 
 
Answer: We encourage all property owners who can pay their taxes on time to do so. This revenue helps keep the government running and providing vital services that the public relies on, especially in times like these.  However, if you are unable to do so, we accept partial payments which reduces the amount of penalties imposed.
 
4. Can I request a penalty cancellation if I am unable to make a timely payment due to COVID-19?
 
Answer: Yes.  However, a penalty cancellation is not something that taxpayers request in advance. Beginning on April 11, the day after property taxes become delinquent, taxpayers unable to pay on time for reasons related to COVID-19 may submit a request for penalty cancellation on our website. The department has set up a special team to process these requests for those who demonstrate they were affected by the outbreak.

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COVID-19 UPDATE! LINKS TO IMPORTANT INFO!

3/19/2020

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Dear Members,

I am posting links here to all the agencies that are providing daily announcements and if you click through them you can sign up for informational emails from them directly.  
​

Be good and be kind to your neighbors.  Share things with them like your parents taught you to.  Offer to go shopping for your elderly neighbor or help them walk around the neighborhood for some exercise.  We may have to suspend our First Monday Happy Hour but we will keep you updated on our plans for our Annual Meeting in April.
 
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
https://www.cdc.gov

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
https://www.cdph.ca.gov

LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov

US CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU
https://lieu.house.gov/coronavirus

STATE SENATOR BEN ALLEN
https://sd26.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd26.senate.ca.gov/files/e_alert/20200317_SD26_information_2397.htm

SANTA MONICA information and announcements about COVID-19:
https://www.santamonica.gov/coronavirus

ONE MORE THING...
Don't forget that your dues expired on December 31, 2019.  If you have not renewed your membership since that time then please take a moment to do so now.  Follow this link to join or renew your membership:

https://midcityneighbors.weebly.com/join-or-renew.html

HOPEFULLY, Our Annual Meeting will be on April 25, 2020. You must have paid your dues by March 26, 2020 in order to be considered a voting member.  If you would like to run for a seat on the board please let us know ASAP as there are a few minor requirements that need to be met and we can get you through it quickly.  I like that our board has a diverse array of members and would like to see that trend continue.

Thank you for caring about your neighborhood!
Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President & Govt Affairs Officer
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FIRST MONDAY HAPPY HOURS - DUES DUE - ANNUAL MEETING NOTES

3/2/2020

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Hello Members,

It's time for our 1st Monday Happy Hour on March 2, 2020.  Let's meet at El Cholo on Wilshire & 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm.  We'll invite our friends over in Wilmont to join us and have a good time munching on Mexican food and slaking our thirst with the beverage of your choice.

Don't forget that your dues expired on December 31, 2019.  If you have not renewed your membership since that time then please take a moment to do so now.  Follow this link to join or renew your membership: https://midcityneighbors.weebly.com/join.html 

Our Annual Meeting will be on April 25, 2020 and you must have paid your dues by March 26, 2020 in order to be considered a voting member.  If you would like to run for a seat on the board please let us know ASAP as there are a few minor requirements that need to be met and we can get you through it quickly.  I like that our board has a diverse array of members and would like to see that trend continue.

Thank you for caring about your neighborhood!
Andrew Hoyer
SMMCN Board President & Govt Affairs Officer
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FEB 18TH MEETING: MEET THE FIRE CHIEF!

2/18/2020

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​
AGENDATuesday, February 18, 2020
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Colorado Center Community Room
2500 Broadway (across from Helen's Cycles)
Garage Parking Validated & Broadway is Free after 6:00 pm
 
GUEST SPEAKER: A CHAT WITH THE FIRE CHIEF
   A discussion on general topics related to the department touching on the calls for service specific to the Mid City neighborhood and answering any questions members may have (including siren volume.)
     Bill Walker – Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica 
     Tom Clemo – Deputy Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
 
  1. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS (5)                                                      ANDREW HOYER
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5)                                                               ANDREW HOYER
  3. TREASURER'S REPORT (5)                                                               STACY DALGLEISH
  4. COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER'S REPORT (15)
  5. GUEST A CHAT WITH THE FIRE CHIEF (45)
    • Bill Walker – Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
    • Tom Clemo – Deputy Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
  6. ONGOING CONCERNS (5)                                                                                                   
  7. UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS (5)                                                        ANDREW HOYER
  8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
 
COME TO MEETINGS! GET INVOLVED! IT'S YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
 
BOARD MEMBERS:
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS                                            MEMBERS AT LARGE
Andrew Hoyer – President                                           Diane Citron
Jen Regan – Vice President                                          Catherine Eldridge 
Stacy Dalgleish – Treasurer                                          William Hamilton
Ellen Hannan – Secretary                                             
NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISONS
Catherine Eldridge – Pico Neighborhood Area Liaison
John C. Smith –Wilmont Area Liaison, SMMCN Webmaster

COMMITTEES
Friends of 11th Street – Susan Suntree (Co-Chair) Diane Miller (Co-Chair)
Government Affairs – Andrew Hoyer (Chair)
Hospitality & Events – Jen Regan

Youth Committee – Grace Hunzicker, Mary Ellen Osip
 
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WELCOME TO 2020! IT'S AN ELECTION YEAR!

2/1/2020

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​
AGENDATuesday, February 18, 2020
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Colorado Center Community Room
2500 Broadway (across from Helen's Cycles)
Garage Parking Validated & Broadway is Free after 6:00 pm
 
GUEST SPEAKER: A CHAT WITH THE FIRE CHIEF
   A discussion on general topics related to the department touching on the calls for service specific to the Mid City neighborhood and answering any questions members may have (including siren volume.)
     Bill Walker – Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica 
     Tom Clemo – Deputy Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
 
  1. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS (5)                                                      ANDREW HOYER
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5)                                                               ANDREW HOYER
  3. TREASURER'S REPORT (5)                                                               STACY DALGLEISH
  4. COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER'S REPORT (15)
  5. GUEST A CHAT WITH THE FIRE CHIEF (45)
    • Bill Walker – Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
    • Tom Clemo – Deputy Fire Chief, City of Santa Monica
  6. ONGOING CONCERNS (5)                                                                                                   
  7. UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS (5)                                                        ANDREW HOYER
  8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
 
COME TO MEETINGS! GET INVOLVED! IT'S YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
 
BOARD MEMBERS:
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS                                            MEMBERS AT LARGE
Andrew Hoyer – President                                           Diane Citron
Jen Regan – Vive President                                          Catherine Eldridge 
Stacy Dalgleish – Treasurer                                          William Hamilton
Ellen Hannan – Secretary                                             
NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISONS
Catherine Eldridge – Pico Neighborhood Area Liaison
John C. Smith –Wilmont Area Liaison, SMMCN Webmaster

COMMITTEES
Friends of 11th Street – Susan Suntree (Co-Chair) Diane Miller (Co-Chair)
Government Affairs – Andrew Hoyer (Chair)
Hospitality & Events – Jen Regan

Youth Committee – Grace Hunzicker, Mary Ellen Osip
 
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ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION - SATURDAY APRIL 13, 11AM

4/6/2019

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SANTA MONICA MID CITY NEIGHBORS ANNUAL MEETING!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
11 a.m to 1 p.m

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Raffle and Refreshments 
The Edye/Broad Stage- 11th & Santa Monica Blvd.

Free Parking * Open to the Public * Raffle
Brunch Buffet

ANNUAL MEETING
Recycling – what if China won’t accept our bundles of trash?
Speaker: Chris Celsi, Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager
MID CITY MURAL PROJECT
In partnership with BeautyEarth.org and City of Santa Monica. Come see our beautiful murals
and THE 11th STREET BUNGALOW HISTORIC DISTRICT- It’s official
Susan Suntree
Diane Miller

Registered current members vote-on board members and bylaw changes
RSVP appreciated although not necessary. For more info
email santamonicamidcityneighbors@gmail.com
​

Visit: www.midcityneighbors.org
Get involved and become a SMMCN member today!

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March Meeting info

3/9/2019

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Next Santa Monica Mid City Neighbors Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
Colorado Center Community Room
2500 Broadway
Speakers:Cynthia Renaud, Chief of Police, SMPD
Greg Morena, City Councilmember
Joseph San Clemente, Wilshire Corridor Plan Presentation & Discussion
***First Monday Happy Hour
Monday, April 1, 2019
​Kimuya 2830 Wilshire Boulevard
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Happy Hour Menu
​***Save the Date: Annual Meeting, Saturday, April 14, Broad Stage
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HELP SAVE THE HISTORIC MID CITY BUNGALOWS!

11/29/2018

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