Friends of Sunset Park is a city-recognized non-profit neighborhood organization working to improve life in our neighborhood and in Santa Monica.

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Friends of Sunset Park Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, April 2, 2024,  7:00 PM

All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

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One tap mobile: (408) 638-0968

 Friends of Sunset Park January 2024 Newsletter 

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Gelson’s Teardown Project – 2601 Lincoln Blvd.

At their March 4 meeting, the Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the plans for the massive project.  For more information click here. 
For the city website page on the Gelson’s project click here.

Stay informed in an emergency – sign up for SM Alerts here.
Neighborhood Resource Officers
Edgar Navarro: Edgar.Navarro@santamonica.gov
Crime Prevention Coordinator
Halima Barreto: Halima.Barreto@santamonica.gov

For COVID-19  information including vaccine locations and testing, connect with LA County’s one-stop website.
Santa Monica COVID-19 information here.

Catalytic converter theft continues to plague Sunset Park.
Learn More about how you can prevent it.
For a list of local shops that install catalytic converter cages click here.
Theft from vehicle is the #1 crime in Sunset Park. 
You can prevent car break-ins and grand theft auto with a $20 Faraday box.
Learn more.  

Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions that began July 5, 2022 are still in effect. Outdoor watering is restricted to 2 days a week, with different watering days assigned to odd-numbered and even-numbered street addresses.
Odd-numbered street addresses are allowed to water on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Even-numbered street addresses are allowed to water on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
No watering is allowed outdoors from 9AM to 5PM regardless of the watering day.
Learn more about other watering restrictions.
New Green Recycle Law
Climate change has prompted a new city law that requires all organics (food and landscape materials) be placed in a green recycle bin. If your home, multi-family property or business doesn’t have a green recycle bin, email the Santa Monica Zero Waste team to request one at no additional charge: recycling@smgov.net
For the new green container guidelines click here.
To learn how to comply with the new law click here.
Library
The Main, Pico and Montana Ave. branches of the Santa Monica Public Library are open for limited in-person service. The Fairview and Ocean Park branches are open for self service only. For branch hours and information click here. 
Graffiti Removal Hotline: (310) 458-2231
The police department graffiti hotline allows you to simply leave a message, with the description of the graffiti and location, and a third party company hired by the City will remove it. If the graffiti is on city property, it’s immediately removed.  If the graffiti is on private property, they will seek approval from the owner first and then paint over it.  
Electrify Santa Monica Rebate Program
The City’s Office of Sustainability & the Environment has introduced a pilot rebate program to assist residents in retrofitting their homes with efficient electric appliances. It offers up to $1,000 for residential properties, and up to $1,800 for low-income residents, to replace natural gas equipment (water heating, space heating, and cooking) with efficient all-electric alternatives. Details here.  
Santa Monica’s  311 program
311 is the one-stop information center for all non-emergency city services and information. Available in English and Spanish, 311 is accessible via phone, email (311@SantaMonica.gov), web, and mobile app. Learn more. 
Rent Support Available to Low-Income Seniors through “Preserving Our Diversity” Program. Learn more

Friends of Sunset Park is supported in part by a grant from the City of Santa Monica. No public funds are used for campaign purposes and the views of the organization do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Santa Monica or its officials.