SR 08-25-2015 10A
City Council
Report
City Council Regular Meeting: August 25, 2015
Agenda Item: 10.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Karen Ginsberg, Director, Human Services (CCS)
Subject: Receive the Commission the Status of Women "2015 Report on the Status of
Women and Girls", Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Initiative,
and Delegate Responsibility to Oversee Local Implementation of CEDAW
Principles to the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the Commission on the Status of Women “Report on the Status of
Women in Santa Monica, 2015”;
2. Adopt a resolution to support the local implementation of The Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW);
3. Delegate responsibility to oversee local implementation of CEDAW principles to
the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women.
Executive Summary
In June 2014, the United States Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution
encouraging cities to adopt The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), an international human rights treaty providing
a universal definition of discrimination against women. There are three minimum
requirements for successful implementation of CEDAW 1) completion of a gender
analysis, 2) creation of an oversight body to monitor implementation of programming
and policies, and 3) provision of funding to implement program and policy reforms as
outlined by CEDAW.
Since 1981, the Santa Monica Commission on the S tatus of Women (COSW) as
outlined in its charter (Chapter 2.56.050) has embraced many of the principles of
CEDAW. The COSW “Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica, 2015”
includes a gender analysis of elected officials and residents in Santa Monica and fulfills
this CEDAW requirement. The Commission already serves as an oversight body and
receives financial support from the City to implement program and policy reforms as
outlined by CEDAW. To fulfill the requirements of the treaty, City staff recommends that
Council adopt a resolution to support the local implementation of CEDAW and receive
the COSW’s “Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica, 2015”.
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Background
History and Purpose of CEDAW
On December 18, 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted CEDAW
(Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women). In 1980
President Carter signed CEDAW; however, it has never been ratified by the U.S.
Senate, despite on-going advocacy.
In 1998, San Francisco became the first municipality in the world to adopt a local
ordinance reflecting the principles of CEDAW; and City of Los Angeles followed in 2006.
Other U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon; Berkeley, California as well as the State of
Hawaii, have also enacted similar initiatives.
The San Francisco and Los Angeles CEDAW ordinances focus on preventing
discrimination and ensuring gender equality in government and the private sector. The
ordinances cover health care, employment, economic development, education and
violence against women and girls.
By adopting a resolution in support of CEDAW (Attachment A), the City of Santa Monica
would increase awareness of the goals of CEDAW to achieve gender equity in the
following areas: political participation and representation, income and earnings, access
to healthcare, and public and personal safety.
Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) was established by City Council in
1981 to enhance the status of women and girls in Santa Monica. The COSW promotes
this through investigating, advocating for, and developing policy regarding issues
relevant to women and girls in Santa Monica, and by identifying and publicizing
leadership and career advancement opportunities fo r those women and girls. The
COSW meets monthly and is supported by the City with an annual budget of
approximately $8,500, and annual City staff support.
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The COSW’s 2010-2015 Strategic Plan (Attachment B) identified and prioritized six
goals with respect to policy and program development which align with the principles of
CEDAW:
Review and update “The Report on the Status of Women & Girls in Santa Monica
2004.”
Raise awareness of and seek solutions for domestic violence and other safety
issues impacting Santa Monica women and girls.
Identify, publicize and support mentoring and leadership opportunities that serve
the young women and girls of Santa Monica.
Gain a better understanding about how lack of affordable housing affects the
women of Santa Monica, and determine what role the COSW should play to
address this issue.
Foster career, political and volunteer advancement opportunities for Santa
Monica women.
Identify and publicize resources in Santa Monica that support the needs of
women and girls.
The COSW has advanced issues of women and girls in these key areas by advocating
for legislation in support of women and minorities, joining the Santa Monica Police
Department to launch the Start by Believing Campaign, which focuses on promoting
awareness on the public and criminal justice first response to victims of sexual violence,
and through various collaborations with the Westside Domestic Violence Network
(WDVN) and BRO or Brothers Respecting Others (formerly called the Male Violence
Prevention Project) to support improved training on domestic and community violence.
The COSW also conducted community surveys and analyzed local and regional data to
help drive program and policy reform to better the work/life benefits offered to women
and girls in Santa Monica. Key findings and recommendations from this effort are set
forth in their Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica, 2015
(Attachment C).
Discussion
Local adoption of CEDAW
In order for successful implementation of CEDAW, there are three requirements that
Santa Monica must fulfill: 1) completion of a gender analysis, 2) creation of an oversight
body to monitor implementation of programming and policies and 3) funding to
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implement program and policy reforms as outlined by CEDAW.
The COSW Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica, 2015 examined
gender in relation to how residents are currently faring in Santa Monica. The Report
provides baseline data on women and girls in Santa Monica with a focus on income and
earnings, employment, education, housing, personal safety, and women’s leadership.
Findings are based on data received or researched from key sources including: US
Census, US Census Survey of Business Owners, American Community Survey, Santa
Monica-Malibu Unified School District), City of Santa Monica ActiveNet, FY 2013 -14
Human Services Grants Program demographic data, and documents including the
Youth Wellbeing Report Cards 2012-13 & 2014 and City of Santa Monica 2013-2021
Housing Element.
The Commissions on the Status of Women in both San Francisco and Los Angeles
have been delegated to oversee the local implementation of CEDAW. The Santa
Monica City Council could delegate the Santa Monica COSW as the local body since its
powers and duties outlined in its charter align with CEDAW principles. Staff
recommends Council designate the COSW as the appropriate body to oversee the local
implementation of CEDAW principles.
Funding to implement program and policy reforms is another requirement to
successfully implement CEDAW. The City’s current budget allocation to the COSW staff
support of ongoing operations, and key goals fulfills this requirement.
In implementing these activities, the City of Santa Monica joins both San Francisco and
Los Angeles in their commitment to improve the lives of women and foster more
transparent and accountable governance.
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Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action.
Prepared By: Julie Taren, Senior Administrative Analyst
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. COSW 2010-2015 Strategic Plan (web link)
C. COSW Annual Report
Report on THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA - 2015Arcadia Bandini de Baker (1825 - 1912) Arcadia Bandini de Baker’s generous land donations were instrumental in forming the City of Santa Monica.
Commission on the Status of Women 2PURPOSE OF THIS REPORTThis report updates the Commission on the Status of Women’s “Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 2004” to provide key information on the status of women and girls in Santa Monica. The 2004 report, which was substantially based on 2000 US Census data, serves as a baseline.In this report, the Commission intends to answer the following questions:• What is the current status of women and girls in Santa Monica?• What are the areas (where data is available) of inequality between women and men, girls and boys? • How has the status of women and girls changed from 2004?• What recommendations can be brought forward to facilitate any needed improvements?Photo Credit: Bill ShortPhoto Credit: William Short
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 20153KEY INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE REPORT:Demographics......................................................................................................................page 5Overview of women and girls by age, race, marital history, veteran, and disability status.Economic Freedom....................................................................... ..................................page 9Overview of how women in Santa Monica are faring in terms of education, business ownership, employment, income and poverty, housing aff ordability, and household composition. Government Role and Civic Engagement ....................................page 18 Proportion of local, county, state and federal political offi ces which represent City of Santa Monica residents’ interests held by women and candidates that ran for offi ce during 2012 and 2014 elections.Wellbeing .............................................................................................................page 20Overview of Santa Monica crime and violence rates as well as Santa Monican women and girls’ use of City-funded healthcare, gender violence prevention and recovery, recreation, and other social service programs.
Commission on the Status of Women 4EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSince 2004, the City of Santa Monica has enacted policies as well as launched and continues to expand Buy Local-Santa Monica, Santa Monica Cradle-to-Career (SMC2C), Environmental Sustainability, Public Safety, Violence Prevention, and other initiatives that benefi t women and girl residents. The Commission urges the City to prioritize improving its data collection activities, including gathering gender-specifi c data for all elements measured whenever possible, ensuring data integrity, and mitigating redundant collection activities.We encourage the City to incorporate regional economic development and women’s needs into its Master Plan. We would like Santa Monica to be recognized as an exemplary city designed for women.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 20155DEMOGRAPHICSIn 2004, Santa Monica had 84,084 residents. By 2010, the city population had grown 6.7% to 89,736. Today, women and girls make up over half of the population. Due to its diverse population and fi nancial stability, even with current growth the city remains a vibrant and livable community for all its residents. Photo Credit: William Short
Commission on the Status of Women 6RACIAL COMPOSITIONSanta Monica’s resident population is racially diverse. Female residents’ racial composition reported during the US Census changed slightly from 2000 to 2010 although female Asian/Pacifi c Islander residents increased from 4.1% to 5.8% of the population and female White residents decreased from 40.4% to 39.3% in the respective census years.ETHNICITYResidents ancestry can be traced to all inhabited continents.6.9% of female residents self-identify as Hispanic or Latina. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. NATIVITY and CITIZENSHIPOf the total population 77.4% were born in the U.S., 14.0% are Naturalized Citizens and 9.6% are not U.S. Citizens.40.5%White5.8%Asian Pacifi c Islanders3.8%Some Other orTwo or More races0.1%American Indian & Alaskan NativeSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. TOTAL NativeNaturalizedU.S. CitizenNot a U.S. Citizen47.8% 37.7% 5.6% 4.5%52.2% 38.7% 8.4% 5.1%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 1.9%African American% of Women in Population by Racial Composition 2012
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 20157MARITAL STATUS OF WOMEN IN SANTA MONICA64.1% of female and 60.5% of male adults residing in Santa Monica currently are not married. The never married female population increased 10.9% since 2000, while the widowed and divorced female populations decreased by 4.2% and 1.6% respectively. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2011-2013 3-Year American Community SurveyVETERANS IN SANTA MONICA0.5% of total adult population are women veterans. 62.9% of these women veterans are age 65 or older. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community SurveyWOMEN WITH DISABILITIES5.9% of Santa Monica’s civilian noninstitutionalized population is comprised of women who report having a disability. 31.1% of these are ages 35 to 64 and 62.9% are ages 65 or older. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey2000 2013Male Female Male Female Male FemaleMale FemaleEstimate Estimate % of total 15+ populationEstimate Estimate % of total18+ populationNever Married 15 years+15,972 14,553 21.1% 19.3%Never Married 18 years+18,689 16,140 23.9% 20.6%Married Spouse Present13,508 13,301 17.9% 17.6% 13,217 13,805 16.9% 17.6%Married Separated652 750 0.9% 1.0% 1,104 884 1.4% 1.1%Married Spouse Absent1,178 1,221 1.6% 1.6% 953 1,179 1.2% 1.5%Widowed844 3,416 1.1% 4.5% 428 3,273 0.5% 4.2%Divorced4,087 6,057 5.4% 8.0% 3,661 5,975 4.7% 7.6%Total36,241 39,298 48% 52% 37,099 41,256 49% 53%
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Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 20159ECONOMIC FREEDOMAn individual’s economic freedom is substantially infl uenced by the community in which the person resides and work’s focus on regional economic prosperity and cultivation of three-inter-related activities: (1) ease of engaging in commerce and trade; (2) business innovation; and (3) job creation. For each individual, the fi rst stage is accessing education, the second stage is participating in the workforce and/or business ownership, which results in income, and the third stage is generating income that outpaces cost-of-living. Photo Credit: William Short
Commission on the Status of Women 10EDUCATION ENROLLMENTThe majority of Santa Monica residents enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12 attended a Santa Monica-Malibu Unifi ed School District school. The proportion of students enrolled in public rather than private schools has steadily increased since 2000.Advanced Placement Course EnrollmentThe proportion of Advanced Placement course seats fi lled by female high school students has decreased from 57.0% in 2004 to 53.1% in 2014.Santa Monica High SchoolMale FemaleHistory/Social Sciences 404 429Math 170 183Science 181 183English 192 263Visual and Performing Arts 16 27World Languages 64 77Total Seats1,027 1,162% of Toal Seats 46.9% 53.1%Edison227 224Franklin363 436Grant312 353John Muir133 138SMASH133 224JAMS486 526Lincoln498 515Olympic28 44SAMOHI1409 1548Source: Santa Monica-Malibu Unifi ed School District (2014)Source: California Dept. of Education, DataQuest (2014)
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201511Education AttainmentThe proportion of adult women whom have completed Grade 9 or earned a High School diploma or equivalency has increased within each age group. Amongst adult females 18 to 24 years old in 2013, all had earned a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a signifi cant improvement as compared to the 2.7% women in the same age group whom had not completed high school in 2000.Males18 to 24 years-oldFemales Males25 to 34 years-oldFemales Males35 to 64 years-oldFemales Males65+ years-old FemalesEducation Attainment by Age and Gender(2000 and 2013)Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2013 American Community Survey0100020003000400050006000700080002000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013 2000 2013Less than 9th grade9th to 12th grade, no diplomaHigh school graduate (includes equivalency)Some college, no degreeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeGraduate or professional degree
Commission on the Status of Women 12COMMERCE and TRADEBetween 2004 and 2010, the number of business establishments in Santa Monica increased by 249. However, many larger companies relocated from Santa Monica, including three with more than 1000 employees and others businesses closed. These were replaced predominately by companies with only 1 worker, resulting in at least 4,129 jobs lost.# Employees per Establishment1-4 5-9 10-19 20-49 50-99100-249250-499500-9991000 or moreTOTALNet Change in # of Establishments346-13 -61 -10 -8 -200-3249Minimum # of Jobs Gained (Lost)346-65 -610 -200 -400 -20000-3000 -4,129 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners and 2007 Survey of Business Owners US Census Bureau 2011 Community SurveyBUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTSNet Change 2004-2010by Size and Number of Employees
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201513* “Other” category includes: Agriculture; Educational Services; Fishing & Hunting; Forestry; Local, State, and Federal Government; Management of Companies; Manufacturing; Mining; Transporation; Utilities; and Warehousing.”one304 (3%)Other* see belowSelf-employed women decreased 16.4% from 3,768 in 2000 to 3,151 in 2010.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2010 CensusWOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES Women-owned fi rms operating in Santa Monica increased 13.5% from 6,542 in 1997 to 7,420 in 2007.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1997 Survey of Business Owners and 2007 Survey of Business Owners.Note: US Census Bureau delayed 2012 Survey of Business Owners until 2014. Findings are scheduled to published late 2015.”ESTABLISHMENTS BY ECONOMIC SECTOR2484 (27%)Health Care & Social Assistance1261 (14%)Professional, Scientifi c, & Technical Services985 (11%)*Other Services608 (7%)Non-Classifi ed607 (7%)Retail Trade602 (7%)Information572 (6%)Arts, Entertainment, & RecreationTotal # of Establishments9,093426 (5%)Accomodation & Food Services386 (4%)Real Estate & Rental & Leasing246 (3%)Finance & Insurance214 (2%)Wholesale Trade206 (2%)Admin & Support - Waste Mgmt & Remediation192 (2%)Construction
Commission on the Status of Women 14EMPLOYMENT and UNEMPLOYMENTHours Worked by Residents Over Age 16In 2013, 69.2% of employed Santa Monica residents between the ages of 16 and 64 worked more than 35 hours per week. However, 85.9% of the 28,069 employed men worked more than 35 hours per week during the past 12 months, while 79.4% of the 24,979 employed women did so. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community SurveySanta Monica Jobs, Occupations and CompensationWomen make up 47.1% of the workforce in Santa Monica and predominately work in “pink-collar” Arts/Design, Administrative Support, Education, Healthcare Technician, Personal Care, and Sales jobs. Very few women are employed in Construction, Engineering, Installation, Maintenance, Protective Services, Scientifi c, and Transportation sector jobs. UnemploymentSanta Monica Women aged 20 to 64 years old rate of unemployment decreased from 7.2% in 1999 to 6.0% in 2013. During the same period, the rate of unemployed Men residing in the city increased from 7.4% in 1999 to 9.3% in 2013. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey Occupation Type TotalEducation, legal, community service, arts and media 14,158 7,263 6,895Management, business, and fi nancial 14,822 9,323 5,499Sales and offi ce 8,866 3,892 4,974Service 5,875 1,980 3,895Healthcare practictioner and technical 2,563 943 1,620Computer, engineering, and science 4,296 2,689 1,607Production, transportation and material moving 905 790 116Natural Resources, construction and maintenance 869 819 50 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community SurveyOCCUPATIONS BY GENDER
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201515INCOME and POVERTYMedian Earnings of Santa Monica Residents Amongst Santa Monica residents, men’s median earnings grew at an annualized rate of 1.2% between 2000 and 2013, while women’s median earnings grew at a rate of 0.7% during the same period. As women attain greater levels of education, the gender wage gap widens. 2000 2013Median EarningsVariance fromMedian EarningsVariance fromAll$50,219 Median $52,873 MedianMale$55,689 $5,470 $65,364 $12,491Female$42,948($7,271)$47,076($5,797)Median EarningsEstimate EstimateLess than high school graduate $40,052 $11,429High school graduate (includes equivalency) $30,990 $24,752Some college or associates degree $46,405 $32,132Bachelors degree $66,337 $49,638Graduate or professional degree $92,481 $65,518 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2013 American Community SurveyAlthough women’s median income variance to all residents median income shrank between 2000 and 2013, men’s median income variance increased at a greater rate. Women’s median earnings was 77.1% of men’s in 2000 and shrank to 72.0% in 2013. Level of Education AttainmentMEDIAN EARNINGS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION ATTAINMENTSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey PovertyThe proportion of Santa Monica Women and Girls in poverty decreased during 2012 - 2013, however the actual number increased by 48.AGE 25 YEARS +
Commission on the Status of Women 16HOUSINGHousehold CompositionWhile the total number of households increased from 36,459 in 2000 to 46,917 in 2010, the proportion of married-couple households without children declined from 34.9% in 2000 to 22.4% in 2010. Similarly, single mother with children households declined 5.5% in 2000 to 3.6% in 2010, over 300% greater than the 526 single-father households. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2013 American Community SurveyFamiliesFamilyHusband-Wife FamilyMale only Female only2000 - 37.7%2010 - 38.2%2000 - 27.5%2010 - 27.9%2000 - 2.8%2010 - 2.8%2000 - 7.5%2010 - 7.5%w/own children under 18 yearsw/own children under 18 yearsw/own children under 18 yearsw/own children under 18 years2000 - 15.8%2010 - 15.8%2000 - 10.9%2010 - 11.0%2000 - no data2010 - 1.1%2000 - 3.9%2010 - 3.6%2000 All* 51.2%2010 F - 26.5%2010 M - 21.9%SingleSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census and 2013 American Community Survey *Note: Gender of Single Household Occupants not reported in US Census 2000 data.Nonfamily2000 - 11.1%2010 - 14.1%
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201517HomelessThe January 29, 2014 Homeless point-in-time homeless count in Santa Monica found 742 individuals homeless in Santa Monica. The count does not collect demographic or gender information. In FY 2012-2013, 362 individuals comprised the Service Registry, a by-name list of individuals who meet the criteria for homelessness in Santa Monica. Of these individuals 112 (31.0%) are women. This percentage is consistent with the number of women identifi ed as homeless by the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA).Housing Aff ordabilityOf the 53,011 housing units within the City of Santa Monica, 21.3% were owner-occupied in 2013. The median value of these 11,278 owner occupied units exceeded $1,000.000.Occupied rental units grew from 30,663 units with a median gross rent of $792 in 1999 to 37,002 units with a median gross rent of $1,587 in 2013. The median gross rent increased 82.7% between 1999 and 2013, therefore housing has become less aff ordable over the past twelve years. The median gross rent as a proportion of total household income in 1999 was 24.4%. In 2013, 43.9% of Santa Monica renters’ gross rent is 35.0% or more of household income. Source: Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women 2004 Report on Women and Girls in Santa Monica, U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey
Commission on the Status of Women 18GOVERNMENT ROLES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENTWomen in Government RolesWomen hold disproportionately fewer elected offi cial and City of Santa Monica division executive roles than men. This is true as compared to percentage of adult women to adult men whom reside in Santa Monica as well as when compared to the absolute number of offi ce holders.During the most recent 2014 elections, women ran for seats on the City Council, Rent Control Board, Santa Monica Malibu Unifi ed School District Board, and State Assembly. The proportion of women elected was equal or less than the proportion of women candidates, except for the City Council.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201519Civic Engagement and Awareness Fostered by City of Santa MonicaAs a result of decennial redistricting and the most recent elections, men now solely represent Santa Monica constituents in both the California State Assembly and California State Senate. Candidates Elected (Seats)Men Women Men Women#%#%#%#%City Council10 71.4 4 28.6 1 33.7 2 66.7Rent Control Board2 66.7 1 33.3 2 66.7 1 33.3SMMUSD4 57.1 3 42.9 3 75.0 1 25.0State Assembly2 100.0 0 0.0 1 100.0 0 0.0State Senate1 50.0 1 50.0 1 100.0 0 0.0The City of Santa Monica publishes and distributes its Seascape community newsletter six times annually to every Santa Monica residence. It includes information about upcoming neighborhood activities, community-wide events, Park and Recreation and other city department information, as well as City Council meeting dates and some agenda item notices. City of Santa Monica encourages community input into land use, transit, and other Community Development Plans. Residents provided input into the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) which was adopted July 2010. Since then, residents have had the opportunity to comment on various projects, including the Exposition light-rail line, Bergamot Station Area Plan, Street Lighting, and the Pedestrian Action Plan. City Planning Department representatives and developers hold public input meetings with neighborhood associations and other constituent groups to discuss plans. Such meetings have resulted in plan modifi cations, typically addressing previously overlooked items of public safety, access and use of common space, and community quality of life issues with respect to the proposed projects. The Commission on the Status of Women is one of many groups which have provided input that have shaped plans.
Commission on the Status of Women 20WELLBEINGWellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual wellbeing, and the environment. Santa Monica is a leader in promoting healthier living environments for their residents as it encourages and supports healthy lifestyles through programs, initiatives, policies and/or community-wide events. To improve the health and wellbeing of an entire community requires collaboration amongst local leaders and volunteers.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201521Anti-Violence InitiativesSanta Monica has been a leader in instituting a collaborative and comprehensive approach to present violence throughout the city.The City participates in the Westside Domestic Violence Network (WDVN) which is comprised of representatives from the City’s Human Services division as well as many regional social service non-profi ts. WDVN works hand-in-hand with the Male Violence Prevention Project, known as BRO (Brothers Respecting Others). Santa Monica Police offi cers teach and train young males and staff to understand how actions and reactions should not create violence. In October 2014, the City Council issued a proclamation recommended by the COSW in partnership with the Santa Monica Police Department adopting the Start by Believing campaign to create and enhance awareness about the community response to sexual violence, so that victims can feel comfortable coming forward. PUBLIC SAFETYIn 2011, the City of Santa Monica established SM Alerts, a notifi cation system using Short Message System (SMS) telephony to transmit text messages. Registered subscribers receive weekly transit corridor construction and closure alerts, police activity caution alerts, and other specifi c urgent public safety messages.Rape Victims Burglary Victims Robbery Victims Larceny Victims Grand Theft Auto Victims Arson Victims Aggregate Assault Victims Domestic Violence Victims 02 04 06 08 0 100UnknownMaleFemale0% 20% 40% 60% 80%100%Crime Incidents 2013Source: Santa Monica Police Department Data 2013
Commission on the Status of Women 22HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAMSince 2005, COSW began requesting the Human Services Division to obtain a gender breakdown of those individuals using the Human Services Grants Program. In FY 2013-2014, the Human Services Grants Program awarded over $7.6 million in grants and served 11,354 residents. Women have a higher user participation rate than men, and a signifi cant number of these women are in the 65+ age group. Source: City of Santa Monica, FY2011-2015 Human Services Grants Program, Revised September 2013.Annually, the City of Santa Monica sponsors or produces a variety of more than 170 community and cultural events including Buy Local, GLOW, Santa Monica Farmers Market, Santa Monica Festival, Taste of Santa Monica, Tadasana Festival, and the Twilight Concert Series. 0-17 18-24 25-4445-6465+FemaleMaleUnknown2,0001,8001,6001,4001,2001,0008006004002000
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201523Activity/Class EnrollmentWomen Men2013-2014 6,786 6,50590401 266 28190402 410 42990403 1,005 1,02790404 989 94890405 1,413 1,217Recreational Fitness Programs Funded by CityThe City of Santa Monica off ers 615 recreational programs throughout the year, including 181 Fitness, 135 Sports, 28 Aquatic, and 18 Wellness activities. The City of Santa Monica maintains and cares for 20 athletic fi elds, 24 tennis courts, 12 basketball courts, 1 skate park, 1 beach, and equipment at the Original Muscle Beach. These programs and facilities are highly valued and benefi cial to the wellbeing of women and girls residing in Santa Monica. Source: City of Santa Monica, Community & Cultural Services website, 2014Source: City of Santa Monica Activenet 2013/14
Commission on the Status of Women 24KEY FINDINGSSince 2004, the City of Santa Monica has enacted policies; launched and continues to expand Buy Local, Santa Monica Cradle-to-Career (smC2C), Environmental Sustainability, Public Safety, Violence Prevention, and other initiatives that benefi t women and girls residents.▶ Accurate evaluation of certain aspects of women and girls’ quality of life in Santa Monica was impossible due to desired data not having been collected.▶ The City’s offi cial General Plan goal of creating a sustainable city is commendable. However, the “General Plan” focus is relatively near-term real-estate development of city-owned land and related traffi c issues.▶ The proportion of adult women residents whom have completed a Bachelor, Graduate or Professional degree increased 11.2% from 2000 to reach to 61.5% in 2013. Between 2005 and 2013, women degree holders aged 65 years and older increased by 2,284 (157.5%). Although the rate of women’s Higher Education graduation has increased, the rate of younger women’s Higher Education is decreasing. We attribute this to the quality of education, cost, and perceived value of the public school versus private school options in the region.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201525RECOMMENDATIONSThe Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women recommends the City take the following actions to improve Economic Freedom, Wellbeing, and Civic Engagement of women and girls residing in our city.▶ Improve data collection and data analytics quality while ensuring against redundant data collection activities. This will avoid City staff rework and poor budget allocation decision-making by hiring experienced Data Scientist(s) to design data collection to be effi cient and unbiased, implement studies, and analyze fi ndings supporting all City departments and City Council.▶ Begin and complete a full-scope Master Plan during the 2014-2015 fi scal year so that a fully-conceived Master Plan can be adopted and fi rst phase initiatives funded in the 2015- 2017 City of Santa Monica budget. This approach will: • Create a regional economic development plan which incorporates the current “General Plan”, which is a real estate development plan; and • Gain extensive public input during 2014-2015 as part of the Master Plan development activities.▶ Enhance development of foundational learning and social skills fundamental to lifetime achievement. • Increase tuition subsidies for pre-school programs so that 100% of Santa Monica resident girls and boys aged 3 to 4 years old may have the opportunity to attend nursery or pre-school programs. • Continue to fund and expand vocational training opportunities for young women such as The Hospitality Training Academy and others which develop high-demand skills and may position them for higher income careers.
Commission on the Status of Women 26KEY FINDINGS▶ Women were impacted by the decline of job opportunities between 2004 and 2010. Many larger companies relocated from Santa Monica, including three with more than1000 employees, and others closed. These were replaced predominantly by companies with only 1 worker, resulting in at least 4,129 jobs lost. ▶ While the gap between women residents’ median earning to all residents’ median earnings shrank, the gap between genders’ median earning widened from women earning 77.1% as compared to men in 1999 to women earning 72.0% as much as men in 2013. This is due to the proportion of women to men residents in the labor force increasing. ▶ Women-owned fi rms operating in Santa Monica increased 13.5% from 6,542 in 1997 to 7,420 in 2007.▶ Self-employed women decreased 16.4% from 3,768 in 2000 to 3,151 in 2010.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201527RECOMMENDATIONS▶ Fuel Santa Monica’s business ecosystem Including business revenue growth and residents’ employment opportunities. The COSW recommends the City: • Adopt and promote initiatives to generate local high-wage jobs. ▶ Attract, secure and retain high-wage paying employers by providing local workforce tax incentives to companies operating industries predominantly staffed with higher-wage workers. • Expand Santa Monica-based businesses’ contracting opportunities with the City of Santa Monica by implementing Local Small Business Enterprise program that is similar to those adopted by many other cities, counties, and other government entities that stipulates: ▶ No less than 25.0% of each department’s budget will be spent purchasing goods or services from an Economically or Socially Disadvantaged Small Business (i.e., Minority, Veteran, Women Owned Small Businesses) having nexus within Santa Monica; and ▶ No less than 10.0% of each department’s budget will be spent purchasing goods or services from a Women-Owned Small Business headquartered within Santa Monica. • Expand Commerce & Trade Economic Development outreach ▶ Target non-retail, non-hospitality businesses and women-owned businesses to join “ Buy Local Santa Monica’ in 2015 and 2016. ▶ Promote and deliver one City Contracting Opportunities training per Quarter, targeting women-owned and other economically or socially disadvantaged small businesses. • Collect business ownership gender data on all business license applications and renewal for use in administering Local Small Business Enterprise and Economically or Socially Disadvantaged Small Business contracting programs as well as documenting business continuity and revenue growth by owner’s gender to identify tax-base issues and monitor progress of women-owned businesses in Santa Monica.
Commission on the Status of Women 28KEY FINDINGS▶ In 2012, 21.8% of single-parent women led households’ income was below the poverty level, while only 6.1% of all family households income was below the poverty level.▶ Based on the ratio of home prices to earnings, women-led households are unable to qualify for a mortgage to purchase homes within the City of Santa Monica.▶ Women hold disproportionately fewer elected City of Santa Monica offi ces than men. This is true as compared to percentage of adult women to adult men whom reside in Santa Monica as well as when compared to the absolute number of offi ce holders.▶ The City of Santa Monica off ers 615 recreational programs, including 181 Fitness, 135 Sports, 28 Aquatic, and 18 Wellness activities throughout the year. It maintains 20 athletic fi elds, 24 tennis courts, 12 basketball courts, 1 skate park, 1 beach, and equipment at the Original Muscle Beach. Frequency of use is unknown.▶ City has installed emergency telephone/safety beacon devices in several high-volume foot- traffi c areas where women often walk alone after dark.▶ Santa Monica established the SM Alerts, a Short Message System (SMS) to transmit text messages regarding transit construction and closure alerts, police activity caution alerts, and other specifi c urgent public safety messages.
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201529RECOMMENDATIONS▶ Fulfi ll existing and adopt new Aff ordable Housing Homeownership policies that will increase proportion of women’s owner-occupied residences, as home ownership is a cornerstone to: • Building wealth and improving likelihood of fi nancial security; and • Cultivating respect for personal property and public spaces. ▶ Prioritize fulfi lling City’s Aff ordable Housing Production Plan obligation that 30.0% of all new residential construction will be restricted to Moderate Income earners. Require all multi-unit residential and mixed-use real estate developers to incorporate the following into residential unit plans: • 30.0% of units that are aff ordable by and attractive to those earning between $48,000 and $120,000 per year. • At least 5.0% of residential square footage to 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units for low- income families in each development’s plan. ▶ Provide pathways for women residents to work in Government jobs or be elected to political offi ce. • Promote job openings widely. • Educate women from all socioeconomic classes about how to run for an elected offi ce either in the City or representing the region at the state or federal level. • Increase opportunities for women residents to participate in Academy Santa Monica.▶ Gather women and girls’ public space use and desired facilities data to determine diff erences in comparison to men and boys. • Provide and maintain safety systems allowing women and girls to feel safe and confi dently use public spaces. • Incorporate public space use and desired facilities fi ndings into guidelines for and development of future Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and other plans. • Improve luminescence of lighting in outdoor spaces throughout the city.
Commission on the Status of Women 30AppendixVeteranPopulation2011All Male Female#%#%#%Total Adults 78,498 100% 36,784 486.9% 41,714 53.1%18 to 34 years: 399 0.5% 313 0.4% 86 0.1%35 to 54 years: 461 0.6% 461 0.6% 0 0.0%55 to 64 years: 492 0.6% 444 0.6% 48 0.1%65 to 74 years: 1,461 1.9% 1,323 1.7% 138 0.2%75 years and over: 1,162 1.5% 1,073 1.4% 89 0.1%Total Adults 3,975 5.1% 3,614 4.6% 361 0.5%VETERANSCivilian NonistitutionalizedAll Male Female All Male FemaleUnder 5 years: 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%5 to 17 years: 202 99 103 0.2% 0.1% 0.1%18 to 34 years: 1,057 972 85 1.2% 1.1% 0.1%35 to 64 years: 3,355 1,579 1,776 3.7% 1.7% 1.9%65 to 74 years: 1,457 430 1,027 1.6% 0.5% 1.1%75 years and over: 4,178 1,264 2,914 4.6% 1.4% 3.2%Persons with Disabilities Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201531AppendixEDUCATION ENROLLMENT:Pre-school, Kindergarten - Grade 12Male Ages 3-17 YearsTotalEnrolled Enrolled Not EnrolledPublic Private Enrolled %5,393 2,094 287 96.3%3 and 4 years 676 523 287 80.7%5 to 9 years 1,125 164 0 100%10 to 14 years 689 107 0 100%15 to 17 years 454 496 0 100%Female Ages 3-17 YearsTotalEnrolled Enrolled Not EnrolledPublic Private Enrolled %5,928 2,369 92 98.9%3 and 4 years 499 146 0 100%5 to 9 years 1,064 600 92 94.8%10 to 14 years 1,737 292 0 100%15 to 17 years 975 284 0 100%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey
Commission on the Status of Women 32EDUCATION ENROLLMENT:College & Graduate SchoolsMale TotalEnrolled Enrolled Total NotPublic Private Enrolled Enrolled2,449 804 3,256 36,92315 to 17 years 0 0 0 95018 to 24 years 1,267 476 1,743 1,80125 to 34 years 872 116 988 9,16035 years and older 310 212 512 25,012Total Population15 years + 40,176FemaleTotalEnrolled Enrolled Total NotPublic Private Enrolled Enrolled1,605 1,047 2,652 37,76215 to 17 years 0 0 0 1,25918 to 24 years 315 271 586 1,30825 to 34 years 822 102 924 6,99135 years and older 468 674 1,142 28,204Total Population15 years + 40,414Appendix Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201533AppendixMEDIAN EARNINGS BY CLASS of WORKER and GENDERNumber of WorkersProportion of WorkersMedian Earnings (dollars)Total Male Female Male Female ALL Male FemaleEstimate Estimate Estimate % % Estimate Estimate EstimateCivilian employed population 16 years or older52,355 27,696 24,659 52.9% 47.1% 52,873 65,364 47,076Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers3,673 2,571 1,102 4.9% 2.1% 110,718 62,124 151,936Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers and unpaid family workers7,846 4,519 3,327 8.6% 6.4% 32,319 42,830 27,074Employee of private company workers30,367 16,914 13,453 32.3% 25.7% 55,945 71,373 48,084Private not-for-profi t wage and salary workers5,737 2,174 3,563 4.2% 6.8% 44,306 75,261 42,389Local government workers1,890 503 1,387 1.0% 2.6% 50,192 100,726 35,892State government workers1,752 450 1,302 0.9% 2.5% 63,851 63,716 65,102Federal government workers1,090 559 531 1.1% 1.0% 100,590 105,090 100,542 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey
Commission on the Status of Women 34AppendixOCCUPATIONS AND MEDIAN EARNINGS BY GENDEROccupationCivilian employed population 16 years and overManagementOffi ce and administrative supportEducation, training, and libraryBusiness and fi nancial operationsPersonal care and serviceArts, design, entertainment, sports, and mediaSales and related LegalHealthcare practitioner and technicalComputer and mathematicalFood preparation and serving related Community and social servicesHealthcare supportLife, physical, and social scienceArchitecture and engineeringProtective serviceTransportationBuilding & grounds cleaning & maintenanceConstruction and extractionFarming, fi shing, and forestryInstallation, maintenance, and repairMaterial movingProduction
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Santa Monica 201535MaleMedian earn (dollars) forJob Holder Job HolderEstimate Estimate %65,364 27,696 52.9%70,538 6,529 12.5%21,133 2,348 4.5%67,155 942 1.8%71,777 2,793 5.3%26,879 498 1.0%88,568 4,452 8.5%57,190 1,547 3.0%97,633 1,568 3.0%67,250 943 1.8%81,010 1,540 2.9%16,262 803 1.5%6,843 302 0.6%- 8 0.0%91,042 729 1.4%113,025 420 0.8%105,430 515 1.0%13,011 244 0.5%40,152 154 0.3%51,615 563 1.1%- 43 0.1%40,694 213 0.4%- 84 0.2%- 462 0.9%OCCUPATIONS AND MEDIAN EARNINGS BY GENDERAppendixFemaleMedian earn (dollars) forJob Holder Job HolderEstimate Estimate % 47,076 24,659 47.1%66,458 3,130 6.0%28,259 3,126 6.0%48,933 2,739 5.2%40,718 2,370 4.5%27,133 2,195 4.2%85,173 1,954 3.7%56,391 1,845 3.5%138,297 1,665 3.2%67,423 1,620 3.1%61,458 897 1.7%24,451 852 1.6%40,625 536 1.0%34,500 474 0.9%52,372 408 0.8%48,085 302 0.6%- 278 0.5%- 116 0.2%- 98 0.2%- 50 0.1%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey
Mission The Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) purpose is to enahance the status of women in our community. The Commission will promote these goals through investigation of, advocacy for, and policy regarding issues relevant to women and girls, and by creating leadership and career advancement opportunities for women and girls in our community. About UsNine Santa Monica residents appointed by the City Council serve on the Commission. FY 2014 - 2015 MembershipCommissioner, Jillian AlexanderCommissioner, Madeline BrandCommissioner, Elena ChristopoulosCommissioner, Jamie Michelle GalloCommissioner, Sylvia GhazarianCommissioner, Anne GoekeCommissioner, Rebecca LantryCommissioner, Nicole Susan PhillisCommissioner, Gauri-Brienda RamnathMeetings - Time and LocationThe Commission meets second Wednesdays each month at 7:00 p.m. atKen Edwards Center 1527 4th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401Contact COSWemail: cosw@smgov.netcall: 310-458-8701and ask for staff liasion to the COSW