SANTA MONICA HOMELESS PROGRESS REPORT

October 29, 2007 on 9:09 am | In Fascinating Information, Historic Properties, Of Local Importance, Problem Solving, Santa Monica Landmarks, The City of Santa Monica says, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

 

 HOMELESS PROGRESS REPORT

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The Santa Monica Homeless Community Court is an innovative pilot project to address certain aspects of homelessness.

The court provides access to much needed treatment and housing for homeless individuals facing citations, arrests or warrants for quality-of-life violations such as camping or sleeping in doorways. Those who demonstrate progress toward meeting treatment goals may have their sentences deferred or their charges dismissed.

Launched in February 2007, the court is a collaboration of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the Public Defender’s Office, the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office, Santa Monica Human Services Division, Santa Monica Police Department and local  homeless service providers. It is funded by the County of Los Angeles, with matching service dollars from the City of Santa Monica. At monthly court sessions, a superior court judge reviews feedback from service providers regarding each client’s progress toward moving off of the street, and takes this into consideration along with other  factors in adjudicating cases.

Between February and July, 52 individuals have participated in the Santa Monica Homeless Community Court project. Ongoing participants have achieved the following milestones, while others continue to work with their case managers:

  • 16 have participated in substance abuse treatment (31%)
  • 4 have participated in mental health services (8%)
  • 16 have moved into emergency or transitional housing (31%)
  • 7 are in permanent housing (13%)

Eight others (15%) either failed to appear in court or were discharged unsuccessfully from the project.

For more information, please call the Human Services Division at (310) 458-8701  or visit homelessnessaction.smgov.net on the web.

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Califoria Chamber of Commerce Encourages Businesses to Donate Supplies to Assist Fire Victims

October 27, 2007 on 12:23 pm | In Fascinating Information, Legal, Of Local Importance, Problem Solving, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

CalChamber Encourages Businesses to Donate Supplies to
Aid Fire Victims
Large donations of needed supplies include blankets, food, clothing, bottled water, baby food, diapers, and toothbrushes.

The dedicated line for business contributions is: (800) 750-2858

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SACRAMENTO - California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today called upon businesses throughout the state to contribute supplies and make donations to help victims of the Southern California fires.
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“The fires in Southern California have been devastating to people and businesses in the region. Our hearts go out to those who have been injured and to the families of victims,” said Zaremberg. “While the economic impact of these fires is yet to be determined, we know there are already huge costs in terms of human suffering. As we see news coverage of homes, churches, and places of business being destroyed, it is important that we all step up to help. Because it will take months, perhaps years, to rebuild, I am joining Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in encouraging California businesses to show leadership in this time of crisis and contribute to assist fire victims and their families.”

irvine on fire.jpgYesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger announced a dedicated telephone line for businesses to call to make large donations of needed supplies including blankets, food, clothing, bottled water, baby food, diapers, and toothbrushes. The dedicated line for business contributions is: (800) 750-2858. Individuals wishing to contribute should call the Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW or visit www.redcross.org, to make donations.
In the wake of Katrina, CalChamber members gave millions of dollars in donations and contributed needed supplies and services to help hurricane victims during the recovery period.

Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger announced a dedicated telephone line for businesses to call to make large donations of needed supplies including blankets, food, clothing, bottled water, baby food, diapers, and toothbrushes. The dedicated line for business contributions is: (800) 750-2858. Individuals wishing to contribute should call the Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW or visit , to make donations.In the wake of Katrina, CalChamber members gave millions of dollars in donations and contributed needed supplies and services to help hurricane victims during the recovery period.wow fire.jpg

The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) is the largest broad-based business advocate to government in California.  Membership represents one-quarter of the private sector jobs in California and includes firms of all sizes and companies from every industry within the state.  Leveraging our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations, we provide products and services to help businesses comply with both federal and state law.  CalChamber, a not-for-profit organization with roots dating to 1890, promotes international trade and investment in order to stimulate California’s economy and create jobs.  Please visit our website at www.calchamber.com.

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
1234 6th St., Suite 100
Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.smchamber.com

Photos from the L.A. Times

SANTA MONICA’S GREEN VISION

October 17, 2007 on 1:19 pm | In Fascinating Information, Green, Market Trends, The City of Santa Monica says, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

SANTA MONICA’S GREEN VISION
Santa Monica’s vision is to be a “Net Zero” city - generating clean energy that matches our total energy consumption.
New municipal and commercial construction is moving in that direction. Currently:
·         Our public library is LEED certified gold.
·         Various businesses other public building are LEED certified Silver and above.
·         Virginia Ave. Park is the first park in the country to achieve LEED certification.
·         The Civic Center Parking Structure is LEED certified.
 (Go to http://www.smgov.net/engineering/about_us/awards.htm for the details.)
Currently, we have more than 60 buildings with solar power. Other residential and commercial buildings are in the process of installing solar roofing. We are moving in forward with Solar Santa Monica’s program will study the process of putting solar power into 50 residential and commercial buildings - 30 to 35 residences, 5 to10 business and 5 municipal buildings. What is learned from these programs will be shared with the community.
Santa Monica’s 20-year vision eliminates electricity produced by coal and natural gas power plants, and all the resulting greenhouse gas emissions.

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CALIFORNIA CITIES ARE GOING GREEN

October 17, 2007 on 1:19 pm | In Fascinating Information, Green, Market Trends, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

CALIFORNIA CITIES ARE GOING GREEN
 California’s cities continue to go green. This month, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed called for the entire city to halve its energy use over the next 15 years even as its population grows by 20%. Locally, West Hollywood now requires that all new and renovated residential building projects with three residential units or more and all commercial projects must meet extensive green building design and construction standards.
In San Jose, Reed’s 10-point “green vision” also calls for converting to energy all 712,000 tons of waste a year that the city now sends to landfill, the San Jose Mercury News reported. In addition, Reed wants the city’s 100 million gallons of wastewater per day to be recycled or put to some other good use, and he wants the city government’s vehicle fleet to run entirely on alternative fuels. The city council is considering the proposal.
In 2003, West Hollywood asked its residents and businesses what policies the updated General Plan should include. An overwhelming number of respondents concluded that green building should be a core principle of West Hollywood’s General Plan.
·         74% of participants thought it was appropriate to give incentives, such as increased density and building height, for developments that incorporate green building practices.
·         91% of participants strongly agreed that the City should incorporate green building techniques into its own capital improvement programs and operations in order to minimize the consumption of natural resources and reduce pollution.
In response to the community, West Hollywood’s new Green Building Program for new multi-unit residential buildings (plus those that are remodeled or get additions) includes a number of mandatory items. Among them:
* Divert 80% of construction and demolition waste away from landfills.
* Label storm drains in the public right-of-way that drain to the ocean.
* Provide a roof layout plan showing how future photovoltaic panels could be installed, and provide a conduit from the roof to electrical panel.
* Provide a construction air quality management plan.
* Use low VOC interior paints and wood finishes.
* Install Energy Star appliances in residential construction.
* Conserve water, minimize drainage to the storm drains, and improve water quality by: providing permeable surfaces in front, side and rear yards, installing drought tolerant landscape and water-conserving irrigation systems, installing low flow showerheads, faucets and water closets, and controlling construction debris.
* Provide bicycle parking and an area for recyclable materials storage.
* Install energy efficient outdoor lighting.
* Provide landscaping in new surface parking areas.
Several other jurisdictions, including Marin County and the city of Berkeley also have green plans in effect or in the planning stage, and California’s state government has been debating a variety of green measures. Attorney General Jerry Brown has gone so far as to challenge one county’s development plans because it didn’t consider the plan’s potential impact on global warming.
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Fewer Homeless in Santa Monica

October 15, 2007 on 10:18 pm | In Fascinating Information, Of Local Importance, Problem Solving, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Fewer Homeless in Santa Monica
The 2007 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, recently released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), shows a 24% decrease in the overall estimate of the number of homeless people in Santa Monica on any given night. This year’s count also found a 30% decrease in the number of people directly enumerated on Santa Monica’s streets-from 949 in 2005 to 661.
Why have the numbers gone down? According to the City of Santa Monica:

  • Improvements in the methodology account for some of the decrease in the overall estimates.
  • A significant proportion of Santa Monica’s overall estimate is comprised of direct enumeration (64%) rather than extrapolations - the fact that the number of people directly enumerated on the streets of Santa Monica decreased by 30% from January 2005 to January 2007, represents a reliable measure of the community’s progress in reducing street homelessness.
  • Santa Monica has, through a variety of efforts, continued to expand and refine targeted projects to address the chronic street population since 2005.

Key Findings

The Numbers

  • On any given day, there are an estimated 68,608 homeless people throughout the Los Angeles CoC.
  • Approximately 15% of these, or 10,100 are children under the age of 18.
  • An additional 5,094 homeless people counted in the cities of Pasadena, Glendale, and Long Beach (distinct separate Continuums in Los Angeles County) increase the estimated homeless population for the entire County of Los Angeles at a point in time to 73,702.

Annualized Numbers

  • Based on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s protocols, an estimated 141,737 homeless people in the Los Angeles CoC experience homelessness sometime during the year. This annual estimate of homelessness represents approximately 1.5% of Los Angeles CoC’s total population.

Regional Numbers

  • The City of Los Angeles has an estimated 40,144 homeless individuals on any given night.
  • Skid Row reported the greatest concentration of homeless persons at 5,131.
  • The San Gabriel Valley and Metro Los Angeles areas experienced an increase in the number of homeless from the prior count, while the remaining 6 Service Planning Areas (SPAs) saw decreases in their homeless populations.

Learn more: www.lahsa.org
 

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What are SoCal’s Favorite Buildings?

October 12, 2007 on 10:59 pm | In Fascinating Information, Historic Properties, Of Local Importance, Santa Monica Landmarks, Uncategorized | No Comments

What are SoCal’s Favorite Buildings?
 

This year, to celebrate its 150th anniversary, the American Institute of Architects compiled a list of Americans’ 150 favorite buildings through AIA member nominations and public votes. Eleven are in Southern California.
 

http://www.aaa-calif.com/westways/1007/features/buildingareputation.aspx
 
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 Lovell House - Los Feliz - Neutra, 1927-1929 

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SANTA MONICA PIER CENTENNIEL GETS PUBLIC FUNDING

October 12, 2007 on 7:59 am | In Fascinating Information, Historic Properties, Of Local Importance, Santa Monica Landmarks, The City of Santa Monica says, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

 

SANTA MONICA PIER CENTENNIEL GETS PUBLIC FUNDING

Let the festivities begin. The City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation have been awarded a $100,000 “Preserve America” grant to assist in funding a yearlong celebration and marketing campaign to promote the Santa Monica Pier’s 100th anniversary - September 9, 2009. 

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The Preserve America grant program, administered by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, supports preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education and historic preservation planning to designated Preserve America Communities.  The City of Santa Monica was designated as a Preserve America community in 2004. 

“This was outstanding news to kick off our 100th anniversary plans,” said Ben Franz-Knight, executive director of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation.  “It’s an honor to be recognized for the work we’re doing on our 100th Anniversary events, and this funding will go a long way in making sure that this program is worthy of our pier’s 100-year history, and that it features the caliber of events that our residents and visitors both expect and deserve.” 

 The history of the Santa Monica Pier can be found at http://www.santamonicalandmarks.com/landmk32.html

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 Municipal Pier Santa Monica, the Longest Concrete Pier in the World – 1913

The grant, which requires matching funds to be raised through sponsorship, donations and other sources, will be used to create a calendar of events and educational programs under the theme, “One hundred years in the past, one hundred years in the future.”  The experience will draw visitors and residents into the preservation and celebration of one of the city’s most treasured historic resources, while promoting the pier as a heritage tourism destination and increasing its economic viability.  Possible events include plays, parades, concerts and reenactments of historic happenings; environmental and interpretive displays; and educational programs; as well as the expansion of the pier’s walking historical tour and the opening of a small history museum on the pier.  The grant application was a joint effort of the city’s Planning & Community Development Department, which administers the city’s Landmarks program, the Housing and Economic Development Department, which oversees development of the Santa Monica Pier, and the Pier Restoration Corporation. 

Preserve America grants assist communities with marketing, planning and educational programs designed to increase awareness of historical assets and promote heritage tourism, with the goal of strengthening regional identities, community pride and economic viability.  This program recognizes communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.   

The Santa Monica Pier is a cultural, historic and fun community recreation spot and an international tourist destination welcoming over 4 million visitors each year.  Activities on the Santa Monica Pier include rides and games; fishing; award-winning eateries and quick bites; an aquarium; eclectic vendors and street performers; outstanding music and cultural events and panoramic views of the Santa Monica Bay coastline.  The Looff Hippodrome building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and houses a hand-carved 1922 carousel.  The Santa Monica Pier is open 365 days a year and admission is free.  

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Aerial view

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Aerial view of the 1924 Pickering Lick Piers at the height of the fire. - 1924

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October 11, 2007 on 11:03 pm | In Fascinating Information, Of Local Importance, Uncategorized | No Comments

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HOW MUCH DOES EACH ZIP CODE EARN?

October 11, 2007 on 10:50 pm | In Fascinating Information, Of Local Importance, Uncategorized | No Comments

 

 2005 AVERAGE WAGES BY ZIP CODE OF PLACE OF WORK

 Another fascinating statistic - the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) has shared 2005 ZIP Code Business Patterns information giving to average wages by zip codes within Southern California.  This database does not cover government, the self-employed, or railroad companies. 

In Los Angeles County, the top honor went to 90071 (the Financial District in Downtown LA), with an average annual wage of $116,758 for its 34,660 workers.  There are quite a few regional bank headquarters and law firms in this ZIP code.  90067 (Century City) followed with an average annual wage of $115,030 for its 32,169 workers.  What’s in 90067?  Streets within this ZIP code include Avenue of the Stars and Century Park East.  Large corporations in 90067 include Northrop Grumman (corp. HQ), 20th Century Fox, AIG, MGM, Univision, Herbalife, and KORN/Ferry (executive search), as well as lots of professional services firms.

Occupying the next four spots were 90212 (Beverly Hills, $103,050 for 15,272 workers), 90232 (Culver City, $89,224 for 18,430 workers — lots of movie workers), and 90024 (Westwood just to the southeast of UCLA, $84,590 for 25,675 workers), and 90245 (El Segundo, $81,621 for 61,309 workers; home of many aerospace-related operations).

You can decipher Santa Monica’s zip code wage information @ http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/zbp_base.html  

 

Los Angeles County        
90071 Los Angeles (Downtown) 1,089 34,660 116,758 4,046.8
90067 Los Angeles 2,366 32,169 115,030 3,700.4
90212 Beverly Hills 2,093 15,272 103,050 1,573.8
90232 Culver City 1,065 18,430 89,224 1,644.4
90024 Los Angeles (Westwood) 1,875 25,675 84,590 2,171.9
90245 El Segundo 1,248 61,309 81,621 5,004.1

Source: US Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 2005 ZIP Code Business Patterns

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October 8, 2007 on 9:39 pm | In Fascinating Information, Lights Camera Transaction, Market Trends, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

BofA Monthly Real Estate Agent Survey 

 

Bank of America has taken to polling those of us in the know and tallying the results. Here’s their synopsis on the L.A. market for September:

Los Angeles, CA – Inventory Pressures Mount as Buyers 

Scatter 

(13,394 single-family permits in 2006, 20th largest market in the country) 

Lack of financing options continues to limit pool of buyers. Traffic slipped further 

in September from August, with our buyer traffic index down slightly to 12.8 from 13.6 

and still well shy of expectations (readings below 50 suggest traffic below agents’ 

expectations). Agents continued to cite distress in the mortgage market and falling 

home prices as the primary drivers of weak traffic. While lending for entry-level buyers 

was tight since this spring, more recent tightening has all but eliminated this segment of 

the market, according to agents. Further, the jumbo market remains in flux, and one 

agent notes, “Jumbo loans make up so much of the SoCal market and qualifications and 

loan pricing have become much more difficult.” Another says that, “Even well 

qualified buyers don’t want to buy into a market decreasing in value.” 

Sellers try to find the market on pricing, but buyers are still waiting for further 

reductions. Rising inventory and fewer buyers left in the market continued to pressure 

home prices in September, as our price index fell to 17.4 from 22.9 in September. 

Agents say sellers appear to be becoming more distressed, as “REOs and short sales are 

rising.” Those buyers left in the market see this situation worsening and are holding out 

until market pricing adjusts to lower levels, especially given the unfavorable credit 

environment. Even larger incentives offered by builders (some public builders offering 

over $100,000 in incentives) have yet to sway buyers. Higher inventories and a longer 

time to sell reflect this, and point to lower pricing ahead. Our home listings index fell to 

15.8 in September from 19.4 in August, while our time to sell index fell to 8.2 from 9.1 

(both indices are well below a neutral 50). 

􀁘 “First time buyers can’t qualify for loans due to lack of available funds.” 

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