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Supplemental Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet for November 6, 2018 General Municipal ElectionCity of Santa Monica SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE BALLOT and Voter Information Pamphlet GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 POLLS OPEN at 7 A.M. AND CLOSE at 8 P.M. www.smvote.org BG 1 and Santa Monica Community College District and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District TABLE OF CONTENTS SAMPLE BALLOT ................................................................................................................................................... 1 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS CITY COUNCIL ............................................................................................................................................ 5 RENT CONTROL BOARD ........................................................................................................................... 9 COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ............................................................................................................ 12 SCHOOL BOARD........................................................................................................................................15 MEASURES MEASURE SM ..........................................................................................................................................18 MEASURE TL ...........................................................................................................................................21 MEASURE RR ..........................................................................................................................................25 MEASURE SMS ........................................................................................................................................28 _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 1 9/21/2018 11:50:40 AM VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain: CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Each Candidate’s Statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at the City’s expense. A complete list of candidates appears on the sample ballot page of this pamphlet. BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSIS, ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS ANALYSIS: The Impartial Analysis is an impartial summary of the results of the proposed measure or proposition. ARGUMENTS: Arguments and/or rebuttal arguments in support of or in opposition to the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. LOS ANGELES COUNTY General Voter Information To view your sample ballot, find your polling place, and/or verify your voter registration status, go to: http://www.lavote.net Santa Monica /VP-E !vp! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 4 9/21/2018 11:50:40 AM Santa Monica / BAL-1 SAMPLE BALLOT - PRECINCTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A / BT 1, 2 !BAL-1! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 1 9/21/2018 11:50:41 AM BT 11 Santa Monica / BAL-2                                                                                                                               B / BT 1 SAMPLE BALLOT - PRECINCTS !BAL-2! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 2 9/21/2018 11:50:41 AM 2 Santa Monica / BAL-6 SAMPLE BALLOT - VOTE BY MAIL CITY SANTA MONICA CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Member of theSANTA MONICA CITY GENERAL Rent Control BoardMUNICIPAL ELECTION Member of the Vote For No More Than THREECity Council Vote For No More Than THREE STEVE DURON Boardmember/Employment AttorneySUE HIMMELRICH Councilmember/Nonprofit Attorney NICOLE PHILLIS Boardmember/Civil AttorneyASHLEY POWELL Nonprofit Event Planner JON MANN RetiredGEOFFREY NERI Attorney-At-Law NAOMI SULTAN Veterans Rights AttorneyKEVIN MCKEOWN Education Consultant/Councilmember LORI BROWN City Commissioner/EntrepreneurGREG MORENA Small Business Owner Write-In Candidate PAM O'CONNOR Councilmember/Urban Planner Write-In CandidateSCOTT BELLOMO Businessman Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate E / BT 1, 2 CITY SM SANTA MONICA CITY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MEASURE SM Vote YES or NO MEASURE SM: Shall City Charter Section 615 be amended to require, for a period of ten years, the votes of five Council members to amend (a) the Land Use and Circulation Element or (b) Downtown Community Plan, where that amendment would increase the maximum height limit or floor area ratio in any land use designation, with exceptions for 100% Affordable Housing Projects and property owned by Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District? YES NO TL SANTA MONICA CITY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MEASURE TL Vote YES or NO MEASURE TL: Shall the Santa Monica City Charter be amended to prohibit any person from serving as a member of the City Council for more than three terms, whether consecutive or not, where a term includes any full term of four years as well as any partial term of more than two years? YES NO RR SANTA MONICA CITY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MEASURE RR Vote YES or NO MEASURE RR: Shall the City Charter be amended to change the eligibility requirement for service on the City's Library Board, Personnel Board, and Airport Commission from that of "qualified elector" of the City to "resident" of the City and to ensure compliance with applicable laws related to compensation and reimbursement? YES NO !BAL-6! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 6 9/21/2018 11:50:41 AM 3 Santa Monica / BAL-7 SAMPLE BALLOT - VOTE BY MAIL SCHOOL SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Member of the Board of Trustees Vote For No More Than FOUR PATRICK ACOSTA II Public Works Employee LOUISE JAFFE Santa Monica College Trustee SION ROY College Professor/Physician BARRY SNELL Santa Monica College Trustee NANCY GREENSTEIN Santa Monica College Trustee Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Member of the Board of Education Vote For No More Than FOUR LAURIE LIEBERMAN School Board Member CRAIG FOSTER School Boardmember/Teacher OSCAR DE LA TORRE Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Board Member RICHARD TAHVILDARAN-JESSWEIN Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District President/Professor ANN MAGGIO THANAWALLA Mom Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate Write-In Candidate F / BT 1 SCHOOL SMS SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) - MEASURE SMS Vote YES or NO SANTA MONICA CLASSROOM REPAIR AND 21st CENTURY EDUCATION BOND: To improve, repair, and modernize outdated Santa Monica classrooms, science labs, libraries, instructional technology and other school facilities; improve school safety/ security systems; shall Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) issue $485 million of bonds at legal interest rates, averaging $27.4 million raised annually to repay issued bonds through final maturity, from levies estimated at four cents per $100 assessed value, with citizens' oversight, annual audits, and all funds benefitting Santa Monica schools? YES NO !BAL-7! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 7 9/21/2018 11:50:41 AM 4 !625/1!SANTA MONICA C I T Y C O U N C I L C I T Y C O U N C I L FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUE HIMMELRICH Female - Age: 65 Occupation: Public Interest Attorney E-Mail Address: sue.himmelrich@gmail.com Website Address: www.facebook.com/SueStandsFirm/ Thank you for electing me to Council four years ago. As a 22-year resident and social justice attorney at Western Center on Law & Poverty, I promised you more transparent government, protection for renters and homeowners against real estate developers and preserving Santa Monica’s small-town character and diversity. I DELIVERED! Working together we stopped the oversized hotels on iconic Ocean Ave and the mammoth Hines project on Olympic. I have voted NO against the mammoth office project on public land at 4th and Arizona. For the first time Santa Monica now has: •An audit committee overseeing our $700,000,000 budget •Registration of lobbyists •Ban on Section 8 discrimination •No evictions of students and teachers during school •$15.37 minimum wage •Ethics Code for City Employees I sponsored Measures GS/GSH providing $17 million annually to affordable housing and our public schools and worked to place term limits on the 2018 ballot. What’s next? I support: •public use of public land •expansion of the POD (Preserve Our Diversity) program to keep long-term, low-income residents in their rent-controlled homes •bans on the corporate housing eroding our rent control stock I refuse all developer/corporate contributions. VOTE FOR ME - STILL STANDING FIRM! FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ASHLEY POWELL Female E-Mail Address: AshleyPowellSM@gmail.com Santa Monica’s 21st Century problems require new and bold yet practical solutions. I am running for Santa Monica City Council because we need new energy and leadership. As your Councilmember, I will support: - Enabling the Gig Economy while strongly protecting the rights of local businesses, individual workers. unions, and residents; - Moving Santa Monica to 100% Renewable Energy; - Building more affordable housing while preserving historic architectural buildings; - Increasing social services spending-to help alleviate our homelessness epidemic; and - Safeguarding our strong renters’ protections. A lifelong resident of Santa Monica, I am new to politics but not new to public service. I am a board member for United in Harmony, advocate for National Council of Jewish Women, Anti-Defamation League, and Planned Parenthood, and have worked for several nonprofits including the LA Conservation Corps and Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. But as a community, we are more than that. Here, we embrace the values of social justice, economic fairness, environmental protection, tolerance for others, and equality regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. Having been raised with these core values, I would be honored to serve our incredible community. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 1 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 5 !625/2!SANTA MONICA C I T Y C O U N C I L C I T Y C O U N C I L FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL KEVIN MCKEOWN Male - Age: 70 Occupation: Education Technology Consultant/Councilmember E-Mail Address: kevin@mckeown.net Website Address: www.mckeown.net I’m running for re-election on my proud 20-year record of responsiveness to residents like you. You’ve supported and inspired me to protect our neighborhoods and quality of life, preserve Santa Monica’s charm and character, limit building heights, and reduce commercial oversaturation that encourages more traffic. Our hometown is in the crosshairs of overdevelopment. I’ve voted against more Development Agreements than any other Councilmember in Santa Monica history. As a renters’ rights advocate, I protect you against tenant harassment or eviction. I’ve supported fair wages, and truly affordable housing for working families. My commitment to excellent education is unmatched: For almost 25 years, I worked in our Santa Monica public schools. I’ve championed services to youth, seniors, and the disadvantaged, including our new “Preserving Our Diversity” program providing lifeline financial aid to low-income, long-term residents. I represent your environmental and sustainability interests beyond City borders, on the state of California’s Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. As your Director on the Board of the non-profit Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, I’ll be bringing cleaner, cheaper electric power to Santa Monicans starting in 2019. I’m YOUR Councilmember. I don’t take corporate donations; never have. I thank you for your vote. FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL GEOFFREY NERI Occupation: Attorney-at-Law Male E-Mail Address: Neri4SMCC@gmail.com I am an attorney and a founding partner of the law firm Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan LLP. I moved to Santa Monica years ago because I believed then, as I do now, that Santa Monica is an exceptionally beautiful, vibrant and family-friendly community. However, our leadership must be vigilant and proactive to ensure that our community remains that way. Crime is surging, the homeless population has sharply increased and law enforcement struggles to manage and control aggressive and antisocial behavior at our beachfront, in our parks and other public areas. Our streets and popular neighborhoods are frequently gridlocked and unbearably congested. Change is needed or these problems will continue to get worse. I believe that I can bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to city council and create the momentum needed for real change. If elected, I will focus on addressing the public safety and related issues that threaten to undermine and erode quality of life in our community. I will also remain fiercely independent. Our city council must represent the interests of the entire community, not just those individuals or groups of individuals who are the most vocal and well-funded. I hope to earn your vote! _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 2 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 6 !625/3!SANTA MONICA C I T Y C O U N C I L C I T Y C O U N C I L FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAM O’CONNOR Female E-Mail Address: pamoconnor4santamonica2018@gmail.com Website Address: www.pamoconnor2018.com I am dedicated to Santa Monica’s future. I have worked as your Councilmember to ensure our hometown moves forward while preserving and improving all that makes it special. I will continue to work to: •Provide resources needed by police/fire to keep our community safe •Ensure Santa Monica is fiscally strong • Improve mobility choices with emphasis on pedestrian safety •Support our commitment to education •Increase public park space (including airport to park) •Maintain diversity •Preserve existing housing; protect residents and neighborhoods •Support affordable housing •Reduce homelessness •Protect natural resources; provide reliable local water •Support local businesses •Continue services/programs for seniors and youth I come from a family with a history of public service: my father was a decorated Chicago police officer. I bring this commitment to service to our community. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl says: “Pam O'Connor has dedicated her life to improving our city.” I am endorsed by Santa Monicans from all walks of life including former Mayors, County Supervisor Kuehl and Assemblymember Richard Bloom. My commitment to you is to maintain our quality of life while keeping an eye on the horizon to secure a robust future for all Santa Monicans. I ask for your vote. FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL GREG MORENA Male - Age: 40 Occupation: Small Business Owner E-Mail Address: greg@gregmorena.com Website Address: gregmorena.com I’m homegrown Santa Monica. I was a kid at our YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and graduated from our schools. I had friends tragically killed in drive-bys and living homeless. I understand the importance of neighbors coming together. I’m a lifelong resident, finance professional, and run our 41 year-old, Santa Monica Pier family restaurant. These experiences shape my forward-thinking values and will make me an effective Councilmember. I’ve been a champion for our youth, working families and sustainability. My proven record includes: •Making our streets and schools safer•Serving on the City Audit Commission, increasingtransparency and accountability•Serving on the GoSaMo Transit board, reducing traffic andexpanding transit opportunities•Mentoring youth to succeed and organizing Samohi CareerDay•Helping working families thrive by creating living wage localjobs•Creating the Pier’s first “green” business and organicrecycling program As a Councilmember, I’m prepared to hit the ground running to: •Protect public safety•Protect renters’ rights and affordable housing•Preserve the character of our neighborhoods • Ensure that our schools and city programs remain exceptional My broad coalition of supporters includes: •State Senator Ben Allen •Mayor Ted Winterer •School Board President Richard Tavildaran-Jesswein •School Boardmember Laurie Lieberman I hope I can count on your support too. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 3 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 7 !625/4!SANTA MONICA C I T Y C O U N C I L C I T Y C O U N C I L FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCOTT BELLOMO Male - Age: 52 E-Mail Address: votebellomo@gmail.com Website Address: https://www.facebook.com/votebellomo Homelessness, Crime, Traffic, Development I am a 30-year resident and a parent. I love Santa Monica! It makes me so sad to see firsthand the accelerated deterioration of our city at the hands of City Hall. We deserve better. We need to elect a City Council that advocates for the residents. I have seen the homeless population in Santa Monica increase by 26% in 2017, while all of LA County was up 23% and Manhattan Beach was only up 4%. I will demand that surrounding communities shoulder their fair share of the burden. We are a giving city, but we are being taken advantage of by neighboring cities. I will empower our police department to enforce vagrancy laws and petty crimes that effect quality of life for all of us. I have experienced the continued worsening of traffic, particularly since the city approved electric scooters that make driving and walking in Santa Monica more dangerous than ever. There are many issues we face as a community. I don’t have all the answers. However, I promise that if elected, every decision I make will have one criterion: Is this good for the quality of life for the residents of Santa Monica? _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 4 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 8 !625/5!SANTA MONICA R E N T C O N T R O L R E N T C O N T R O L FOR MEMBER OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD STEVE DURON Male - Age: 51 Occupation: Employment Attorney E-Mail Address: steve.duron@gmail.com I am Steve Duron and I would be honored serve as your Commissioner for another four years. For the past four years I have worked with my fellow commissioners to promote renter stability, increase knowledge and awareness of rent control law among renters and property owners and instituted tools to ensure fair play between tenants and landlords such as: ending surcharge pass-throughs to new tenants, placing a cap on surcharge pass-throughs for existing tenants, developing a construction decrease process to protect to tenants from substantial interference due to long term construction jobs, required notice to tenants from landlords when they “Ellis” their properties, required landlords give new tenants information sheets at time of lease about rent control law. We introduced on-line registration of new tenancies to facilitate compliance with the rent control laws. I would like to continue my service to this community for the next four years so that I can continue to bring results that promote communication, fair dealing and build a vibrant, diverse and stable community. I was recently endorsed by Santa Monica for Renters’ Rights and now I humbly ask for you vote. Thank you. FOR MEMBER OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD NICOLE PHILLIS Female - Age: 33 Occupation: Civil Attorney E-Mail Address: asknicole@nicolephillis.com Website Address: https://www.nicolephillis.com I am running for re-election to the Rent Control Board because rent control provides tenants with the stability to age in place and with dignity. Rent control ensures that tenants and homeowners alike can grow as long-term stakeholders in our community. Four years ago, I ran as an activist for tenant rights and as a newcomer to the Board. Now, I am running for one more term to finish the work I started. Since 2014, I have led efforts on the Rent Control Board to protect tenants, preserve our rent controlled housing stock and promote landlord and developer transparency. As your Commissioner, I: • Led passthrough reform to save renters money – eliminated passthroughs for new tenancies and capped existing passthroughs at $35 • Initiated rule to ban renting controlled units to corporations • Called for study of Ellis Act evictions, zoning loopholes and new development Rent control faces increasing threats from overdevelopment, speculation, and tenant harassment. As your Boardmember, I am committed to pushing back on these pressures and standing up to corporate interests to make sure that rent control is protected for Santa Monica’s future. On November 6, please re-elect Nicole Phillis for Rent Control Board. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 5 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 9 !625/6!SANTA MONICA R E N T C O N T R O L R E N T C O N T R O L FOR MEMBER OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD JON MANN Male - Age: 72 Occupation: Parole Agent/Teacher (Retired) E-Mail Address: netdemocracy@gmail.com I'm running for Rent Control Board because of corruption and conflict of interest! I will investigate the revenues the RCB collects, work to fire overpaid bureaucrats and use the savings to build LOW income housing for seniors and living wage workers IN Santa Monica; instead of rewarding city workers with 3day weekends and police officers with 3day workweeks for their endorsements! I will work hard to end cronyism, nepotism, revolving door politics, eliminate money from politics, and take back our city from developers! It's not democratic for a coalition of developers, city employees and Santa Monica Renters Rights to determine who gets elected. Residents are rebelling against the loss of low income housing, overdevelopment, increasing gridlock and crime! I would industrially grow, regulate and TAX Marijuana to prevent abuse, raise revenue for treatment of chronically homeless, house and employ veterans with a dual diagnosis for drugs and conditions like PTSD. Information is power; I want a VirtualTownHall on the city website for for Accountability and Transparency and to level the playing field so anyone can run for office, WITHOUT endorsements and contributions from special interests. I'M JON MANN AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! FOR MEMBER OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD NAOMI SULTAN Female Occupation: veteran rights attorney E-Mail Address: Naomi4RentBoard@gmail.com I am a veterans’ rights attorney and longtime Santa Monica tenant running as a challenger for Rent Control Board. I am running because we need a new voice on the Board to ensure that Santa Monica neighborhoods and tenants who live in our community are protected. Stable, affordable housing is the foundation of a diverse, equitable, and prosperous community. Without Rent Control, there would be no place in Santa Monica for middle-income folks like me, let alone people like my veteran clients who are mostly seniors and people with disabilities living on fixed incomes. Santa Monica tenants and our neighborhoods continue to be at risk due to gentrification, Ellis evictions, and companies avoiding regulations and turning homes into exorbitant corporate housing. As an attorney who often negotiates settlements to keep tenants in their homes, I have the experience and capacity to be fair to all parties who come before the Rent Control Board. I am proud to have been endorsed by Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR). If elected, I will fight to keep Santa Monica’s neighborhoods livable and ensure that we renters are safe and secure in our homes! _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 6 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 10 !625/7!SANTA MONICA R E N T C O N T R O L R E N T C O N T R O L FOR MEMBER OF THE RENT CONTROL BOARD LORI BROWN Female Occupation: Vice Chair Recreation and Parks Commissioner E-Mail Address: lori@VoteLoriBrown.com Website Address: www.VoteLoriBrown.com Rent control has allowed me to live in our diverse beach community for 40 years. In our ever-changing city there are many challenges that face renters, homeowners and building owners. Hard decisions lie ahead for the rent control board due to undermining of tenant rights, rising rents, loss of housing stock to developers, and proposed state legislation. As Vice Chair of the Santa Monica Recreation & Parks Commission, I’ve listened to residents and worked closely with city staff, public safety personnel, business owners and community leaders. This has taught me the importance of strong leadership and decision-making in times of crisis. I lived in a Santa Monica rent-controlled building for 27 years. The opportunity to participate in the city's TORCA program enabled me to purchase my apartment. Today I am an apartment building owner in Santa Monica. As a housing provider, I have attended almost every Rent Control Board meeting for the past five years. I strongly believe in the goals of the Rent Control Board: controlling residential rents, limiting grounds for eviction, preserving rental housing, encouraging maintenance and ensuring rental-property owners a fair return. With respect to your point of view and input - Together, We Can Do Better. www.VoteLoriBrown.com _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 7 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 11 !625/8!SANTA MONICA FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT PATRICK ACOSTA II Male Occupation: City of Santa Monica Public Works Employee E-Mail Address: Acosta4smc@gmail.com Website Address: https://patacosta19.wixsite.com/acosta4smc Born and raised in Santa Monica, I am a proud product of our public education system. After graduating from Samohi, I enrolled at Santa Monica College and experienced how Santa Monica residents compete for class space and resources even though local residents pay for the debt from a growing number of College bonds. Residents, who make up less than 4% of SMC’s student population should receive priority admission and free tuition at Santa Monica College. I will fight to make that a reality. After graduating from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), I returned to serve my City. As I continue building my career with the City of Santa Monica, I look forward to bringing “community” back into Santa Monica College, ensuring more access and opportunity for residents of all needs and ages. Putting Our Residents First: - I will bring firsthand experience as a successful product of Santa Monica College. - Increase PRIORITY ENROLLMENT and provide FREE TUITION for all Santa Monica and Malibu Residents. - Strengthen partnerships between Santa Monica College and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. - Establish improved community relations with surrounding neighborhoods. - Fiscal Transparency and Accountability. - Reduce Parking Issues. - Support Emeritus College. Join me in building upon the success of Santa Monica College’s tradition of excellence, and vote for me, a homegrown product & Santa Monica College Alumnus, Patrick Acosta II. FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DR. LOUISE JAFFE Female Occupation: Santa Monica College Trustee Email Address: louise@louisejaffe.com Website Address: www.louisejaffe.com Please Re-Elect Dr. Louise Jaffe, a proven community leader for Santa Monica College! A passionate voice for public education, Dr. Louise Jaffe is an exemplary leader on the SMC Board of Trustees. Her record on the Board is student-centered, community-serving, and fiscally responsible. With her leadership, SMC is: •#1 in transfers to the UCs •A sustainability leader in facilities, transportation, and curriculum •An extraordinary educational and cultural community asset with exceptional programming – that includes The Broad Stage and KCRW! An effective advocate for SMC in our Malibu and Santa Monica communities, and in Sacramento, Dr. Louise Jaffe has helped achieve: •Priority enrollment for Santa Monica and Malibu residents •Free tuition for high school students •Protection of Emeritus College from state budget cuts •Stronger community-serving partnerships with Santa Monica, Malibu, and SMMUSD •Perfect audits for the past 11 years Dr. Louise Jaffe’s endorsements include: Congressman Ted Lieu, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer, Malibu Councilwoman Laura Rosenthal, and School Board President Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein. On November 6, help protect SMC as an exceptional community resource: re-elect Dr. Louise Jaffe. C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 8 9/21/2018 2:05:57 PM 12 !625/9!SANTA MONICA FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BARRY A. SNELL Male Occupation: Certified Public Accountant E-Mail Address: Snell4smctrustee@gmail.com Website Address: Http://Snell4smctrustees.org/barrysnell.html Barry A. Snell, Current SMC Board Trustee Chair, Downtown Santa Monica Inc. Board Member, and Santa Monica Education Foundation Finance Committee Member, is dedicated to continuing Santa Monica College’s tradition of excellence. During the past four years as Trustee, I have aided in the following successes of SMC: •Remaining the #1 community college in transferring to UCs •Continuing to receive a clean audit for the 11th consecutive year •Graduating the first Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design •Maintaining funding for Emeritus College •Priority registration for all Santa Monica & Malibu residents •Expanding Workforce Development programs I plan to continue SMC’s successful endeavors by: •Continuing the clean audit streak & preserving fiscal stability •Supporting high school dual enrollment, maintaining funding for Emeritus College & Workforce Development programs •Strengthening current city, school and community partnerships •Broadening access and relevant programs for all students I am endorsed by Congressman Ted Lieu, State Senator Ben Allen, Assembly Member Richard Bloom, LA Supervisor Sheila Kuel and Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR). Re-elect Barry A. Snell to ensure that SMC’s mission of student success for everyone, no matter their station in life, continues! Thank You C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SION ROY Male Occupation: Professor, Physician (cardiologist) E-Mail Address: roy4santamonica@gmail.com Website Address: roy4santamonica.com I’m running because the importance of education is personal for my wife Kathy and me. I’m a first generation American and the son of a college professor. A great education allowed my immigrant parents to make a better life for themselves in this country, and allowed me to achieve my dreams as a professor and cardiologist helping the underserved at Harbor UCLA, a county hospital. With a one-year-old son, my commitment to our local education system is stronger than ever. I’ve been an education advocate in Santa Monica as chair of our school district's Health and Safety committee, vice chair of the college's bond committee, and as adjunct faculty at the college; where I learned about the everyday challenges in the lives of SMC students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. I also serve on the California and LA County Medical Association boards, and am a union member. I’ll advocate for: - Expanding healthcare-related curriculum because healthcare offers the jobs of the future - Increased ties between the college and school district, so that our local students come to SMC with the basic skills for success I hope to bring a new voice with a positive vision to the SMC board. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 9 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 13 !625/10!SANTA MONICA C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E D I S T R I C T FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NANCY GREENSTEIN Female Occupation: UCLA Police/Community Services Director E-Mail Address: ngreenst17@gmail.com Website Address: www.NancyGreenstein.com I am dedicated to upholding Santa Monica Community College District’s tradition of excellence – its outstanding teachers, valuable community programs, and its mission of student success. As a Santa Monica Community College District Trustee, I have provided successful leadership by: •Advocating for equitable community college State funding including for Emeritus College •Continuing high-quality education and workforce development •Recruiting and retaining excellent faculty •Providing strong fiscal management •Promoting programs responsive to the local community and environment •Encouraging effective community collaboration especially with our local Santa Monica and Malibu schools I have a lifelong commitment to education, community service, and human rights. I recently retired from UCLA where I managed campus community-oriented safety programs. I received the prestigious national Jeanne Clery award for my work and was named a California Assembly 2010 Woman of the Year. My extensive community experience includes serving on the boards of the Malibu/SMC Joint Powers Authority, Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center Board of Advisors, Broad Stage, Social Justice Learning Institute, Students4Students, and as the City of Santa Monica Representative to the West Los Angeles Vector Control District. I will maintain Santa Monica Community College District’s commitment to education while strengthening partnerships with neighbors and serving our community. I am endorsed by Congressman Ted Lieu, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and councilmembers from Santa Monica and Malibu _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 10 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 14 !625/11!SANTA MONICA FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAURIE LIEBERMAN Female E-Mail Address: laurie.lieberman1@gmail.com Website Address: www.liebermanforschoolboard.com As a current School Board member, I’ve relied on my experience as an education activist and attorney to make meaningful improvements for all students in our schools. I am committed to excellence and equity and I’m honored to work with the school community as we continue to achieve our shared goals: •Improved preschool and early learning opportunities •Expanding STEM (science, technology, engineering andmath) while continuing to emphasize humanities •Providing continued support for our nationally renownedmusic and arts programs, while achieving greater inclusionin those programs •Supporting staff development that will improve studentlearning •Overseeing a responsible budget •Strengthening college and career readiness •Ensuring that students are engaged and graduate withcritical thinking and collaborative skills that enable successin an increasingly global world •Employing technology wisely to enhance student learning •Enhancing career technical education and inquiry-basedlearning •Ensuring K-12 second language opportunities andimplementing an American cultures/ethnic studiescurriculum •Investing in safe, healthy, sustainable, modern schoolfacilities •Addressing concerns of both Santa Monica and Malibufamilies My endorsements include: U.S. Congressmember Ted Lieu L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl California State Senator Ben Allen California State Senator Henry Stern California State Assemblymember Richard Bloom Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tempore Gleam Davis Former Malibu Mayor, Laura Rosenthal S C H O O L D I S T R I C T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CRAIG FOSTER Male - Age: 59 Occupation: School Boardmember, Teacher E-Mail Address: craig@foster4smmusd.com Website Address: Foster4SMMUSD.com As a parent with a child in our schools, a teacher and a School Boardmember, I am exceptionally qualified to serve our Santa Monica- Malibu communities. Driven by my passion for public education, I work every day for our students and staff with all my heart and skills. As your Boardmember, I have helped create a shared vision with my colleagues, district leadership, and our communities. Together, we have expanded opportunities so that every child from Santa Monica to Malibu is better prepared for college and fulfilling employment. My accomplishments include: • New districtwide Social Justice Standards • New Ethnic Studies and American Cultures graduation requirements • Expansion of Restorative Justice and Olweus anti-bullying programs • Added early warning academic indicators and systematic responses • Strengthened preschool options through the Seaside initiative I am seeking re-election to continue the exciting progress we are making on several fronts and to see through the implementation of 21st century programs such as Inquiry-Based Learning and Career Technical Education that help better prepare our students to succeed. On November 6th, I hope you will join my broad coalition of supporters, which includes State Senator Henry Stern, School Board Vice President Jon Kean, and many others. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 11 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 15 !625/12!SANTA MONICA S C H O O L D I S T R I C T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OSCAR DE LA TORRE Male - Age: 47 Occupation: Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District, Board Member E-Mail Address: oscar@vote4oscar.com Website Address: www.vote4oscar.com I am a PROUD PRODUCT of the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. While serving as Student Body President at Santa Monica High I decided to commit my life to public service. I have a MA DEGREE in public administration and 16 years of governance experience on the school board. As PRESIDENT of the School Board I: •Ensured every school met academic performance targets. • Led efforts to advance equity and improve special education. •Worked in partnership with Santa Monica College to expand access to college courses for our students. A father of two children, I am committed to providing excellent public schools for future generations. I am FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of a youth center. As a former counselor at Santa Monica High and youth center director I have a personal commitment to serving our students. I am a PROVEN LEADER who will: •Ensure resources are invested in the classroom versus administrative overhead. •Equip our cafeterias to provide freshly cooked and nutritious food to our students. •Support Music and the Arts. Our students deserve EXPERIENCED & HONEST LEADERSHIP on the School Board. Re-elect OSCAR DE LA TORRE, a leader we can count on to move the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District forward. Visit: www.vote4oscar.com FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DR. RICHARD TAHVILDARAN JESSWEIN Male - Age: 49 Occupation: College Professor Email Address: info@rtjforschoolboard2018.com Website Address: www.rtjforschoolboard2018.com As the SMMUSD Board President and professor at Santa Monica College, Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein works everyday to make the joy of learning a reality so that every student can thrive. Over the past four years, Tahvildaran-Jesswein’s skills in collaboration, innovation, professionalism, and the classroom experience he brings from his fulltime teaching job at SMC, have resulted in: A new Ethnic Studies and American Cultures graduation requirement; the establishment of district-wide social justice learning standards; and the expansion of interest-based learning opportunities throughout the District. Further testaments to his effectiveness on the Board are the District’s re-imagining the Malibu pathway, the many improvements to our classrooms and school facilities, and his commitment to fiscal responsibility. Tahvildaran-Jesswein also serves as liaison to CEPS (Community for Excellent Public Schools), working with community stakeholders to ensure access and equity for all of our children. Tahvildaran-Jesswein knows our community, shares our values, and understands that an excellent education makes the world of difference for our kids. His unique qualifications and demonstrated leadership warrant his reelection to the Board of Education. Tahvildaran-Jesswein’s endorsements for re-election include Congressmember Ted Lieu, State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, and members of the Malibu and Santa Monica City Councils. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 12 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 16 !625/13!SANTA MONICA FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ANN MAGGIO THANAWALLA Female Occupation: School District Mom E-Mail Address: annforschoolboard2018@gmail.com Website Address: www.annforschoolboard.com I am a 19 year resident of Santa Monica and long-time active participant in Santa Monica’s education, arts and business communities. If elected, I would become the only mother on the School Board with a child currently enrolled in our District. I bring a broad range of skills and experience, as well as fresh perspective and dedication to the excellence and vitality for which education in SMMUSD is known. As a School Board member, these are among the issues I will continue to advocate for: • Clean, environmentally safe, and secure schools • Healthy school lunches • Curriculum expansion • School community engagement • Development of critical thinking skills • Protection of student and parent data • Middle school sports teams • Fiscal responsibility My community participation and professional experience include: SMMUSD Visual and Performing Arts District Advisory Committee (currently serving 2nd term) • Santa Monica Committee for Racial Justice (2015 - Present) • SMMUSD Local Control Accountability Plan Consultation Committee (2015 - 2017) • Roosevelt Elementary Site Council (2015 - 2017) • Santa Monica Public Arts Committee (2004 - 2014) • Account Executive, ArtNews & Division of Time Inc. •Advertising Director, Art & Auction and other art/culture/travel/ design related publications A Vote for Ann is a Vote for Excellence! S C H O O L D I S T R I C T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 13 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 17 !625/14!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E S M M E A S U R E S M MEASURE SM CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER SECTION 615 TO REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN ORDER TO INCREASE A MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT OR FLOOR AREA RATIO SPECIFIED IN ANY LAND USE DESIGNATION IN THE LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OR THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to place before the voters a measure that would amend City Charter Section 615 to require the affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council in order to increase a maximum height limit or floor area ratio specified in the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan or the Downtown Community Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, Section 1. Section 615 of the Santa Monica City Charter is amended as follows: 615. Adoption of ordinances and resolutions. With the sole exception of ordinances which take effect upon adoption, hereinafter referred to, no ordinance shall be adopted by the City Council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor at any time other than at a regular or adjourned regular meeting. At the time of adoption of an ordinance or resolution it shall be read in full, unless, after the reading of the title thereof, the further reading thereof is waived by unanimous consent of the City Councilmembers present. In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction, the same shall not be finally adopted except at a regular or adjourned regular meeting, held not less than five days after the date upon which such ordinance was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at any other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting. The affirmative votes of at least four members of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or resolution, or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money. The affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council shall be required for the adoption of an amendment to (a) the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) or (b) the Downtown Community Plan (DCP), where that amendment would increase the maximum height limit or floor area ratio specified in any land use designation in the LUCE or the DCP, except that this requirement shall not apply to 100% Affordable Housing Projects as defined in Section 9.52.020 of the Zoning Ordinance and development projects on property owned by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District or successor school district in the City of Santa Monica. A vote on an amendment covered by this provision may only be taken when all members of the City Council eligible to vote are present. This requirement shall terminate on November 6, 2028. Emergency Ordinances. Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health or safety and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency, may be introduced and adopted at one and the same meeting if passed by at least five affirmative votes. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 14 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 18 !625/15!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E S M M E A S U R E S M CITY ATTORNEY’S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE SM BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING CITY CHARTER SECTION 615 TO REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN ORDER TO ADOPT ANY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT OR FLOOR AREA RATIO SPECIFIED IN ANY LAND USE DESIGNATION IN THE LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT OR DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS AND FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS This measure would amend the City Charter to, with limited exceptions and for a period of ten years, increase the number of affirmative votes required for the City Council to adopt any amendment to (a) the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) of the City’s General Plan or (b) the Downtown Community Plan (DCP), where that amendment would increase the maximum height or floor area ratio (FAR) in any land use designation in the LUCE or the DCP. City Charter Section 615 requires the affirmative votes of at least four City Council members in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution. This measure would increase this threshold to require the affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council in order to increase the maximum height or FAR in any land use designation in the LUCE or the DCP. The measure would also require that all members of the City Council eligible to vote be present in order for a vote on such an amendment to take place. The LUCE contains seventeen land use designations. This measure would require the affirmative votes of five Council members to adopt any amendment to the LUCE to increase (a) the maximum allowable height or FAR set forth in any land use designation; (b) the maximum allowable height or FAR in the highest tier, where tiered development standards apply; or (c) the maximum allowable height or FAR set forth in any specific exception, such as, for example, exceptions for large parcels in the Single Family Housing designation or for projects that preserve a City- designated landmark in the Mixed-Use Boulevard designation. The measure would not impact development standards in the Healthcare Mixed-Use designation or the Institutional / Public Lands / Civic Center designation because the LUCE specifies that standards for those designations will be established by the Hospital Area Specific Plan and the Civic Center Specific Plan, respectively. The DCP sets forth development standards for the Downtown. The DCP identifies six districts within the Downtown. This measure would require the affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council to increase the maximum height or FAR specified in the DCP for any of these districts. The DCP also designates a maximum height of 130 feet and specific maximum FARs for three Established Large Sites. The measure would require the affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council to increase this maximum height of 130 feet or the established FAR for any of these Established Large Sites. This measure contains two exceptions: It would not apply to amendments to the LUCE or the DCP to accommodate (i) 100% affordable housing projects or (ii) projects on property owned by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, or its successor in Santa Monica. If adopted, this measure and the five-vote requirement that it establishes would automatically expire on November 6, 2028. The City Council placed this measure on the ballot. LANE DILG, City Attorney _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 15 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 19 !625/16!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E S M M E A S U R E S M ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE SM If you’re concerned about protecting the future scale and character of Santa Monica, vote YES on Measure SM. For over a decade, the City Council and Planning Commission have worked with our community to craft land use standards for the future of Santa Monica. Countless workshops and hearings have yielded a General Plan (LUCE) and Downtown Community Plan (DCP) that protect our historic residential neighborhoods while focusing new development, primarily housing, in the downtown and on the commercial boulevards. They’re good plans, representing a balancing act between competing visions for our city. They allow the focused growth we need to thrive and to reduce our impacts on our environment, while protecting the character of much of our town. However, during the years while these plans were being drafted and reviewed, all but the smallest projects required Council approval through a negotiated process known as a Development Agreement. As a result, many in our community began to fear that our land use standards were of little consequence. To address those concerns, Measure SM assures that for the next ten years the votes of five Councilmembers, instead of the usual four, are required to increase the heights and square footage allowed for new buildings by the LUCE and DCP. 100% affordable housing projects and our public schools are exempt from the requirements of Measure SM. And Measure SM expires after ten years, allowing future City Councils to address potential changes in demographics, economics, and community sentiment with new guidelines. Our community and local government worked hard to reach agreement on our new land use standards. Voting YES on Measure SM means we stick to our plan. /s/ Ted Winterer, Mayor, City Of Santa Monica /s/ Anastasia Foster, Chair – Santa Monica Rent Control Board /s/ Nina Fresco, Chair Santa Monica Planning Commission /s/ Michael Soloff, Chair, Santa Monica Housing Commission /s/ Dennis T. Zane, Co-chair, Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE SM An Argument Against this measure was not received. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 16 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 20 !625/17!SANTA MONICA MEASURE TL The proposed charter amendment reads as follows: Section I: TITLE This measure may be known and referred to as the “Term Limits for City Councilmembers” Ballot Measure. Section II: FINDINGS AND PURPOSE The People of the City of Santa Monica find as follows: The City of Santa Monica currently imposes no limits on the number of terms an individual may serve on the City Council, which allows incumbents to remain on the City Council for decades. Such entrenched incumbency has made our electoral system less free, less competitive, and less representative. Term limits for City Councilmembers are therefore necessary to restore free, fair, and competitive elections; to encourage qualified candidates to seek public office; and to eliminate perpetual and unfair incumbent advantages. The term limits set forth in this charter amendment will make the electoral process in Santa Monica more open, free, and democratic. To achieve these purposes, this measure shall be interpreted in a manner that applies the term limits broadly, not restrictively. Section III: AMENDMENT OF CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 600 Section 600, of Article VI, of the City Charter, is amended to read (new text is shown by underlining and deleted text is shown by strikeout): 600. Number, and term, and term limits The City Council shall consist of seven members elected from the City at large, at the times and in the manner in this Charter provided, and who shall serve for a term of four years. The term of all members shall commence on the first Tuesday following such election and each member shall serve until the member’s successor is elected and qualified. Any ties in voting shall be settled by the casting of lots. No person shall serve more than three terms as a member of the City Council whether consecutive or not. For purposes of this section, a partial term of more than two years shall count as one term. These term limits shall apply to appointed terms as well as elected terms. These term limits shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office that begin on or after the election at which this Charter amendment is adopted. Section IV: CONFLICTING PROPOSITIONS If any other proposition, appearing on the same ballot as this proposition, addresses the subject matter in a way that conflicts with the treatment of the subject matter in this proposition, and if each proposition is approved by a majority vote of those voting on each proposition, then as to the conflicting subject matter the proposition with the highest affirmative vote shall prevail, and the proposition with the lowest affirmative vote shall be deemed disapproved as to the conflicting subject matter. Section V: SEVERABILITY If any provision of this measure or its application to any person, property, or circumstances is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this measure or the application of those provisions to other persons, property or circumstances, which can be implemented without the invalid provisions and to this end, the provisions of this measure are declared to be severable. M E A S U R E T L M E A S U R E T L _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 17 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 21 !625/18!SANTA MONICA CITY ATTORNEY’S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE TL BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER TO LIMIT THE TIME A PERSON MAY SERVE ON THE CITY COUNCIL TO THREE TERMS Pursuant to the City Charter, the Santa Monica City Council has seven members. Each member is elected by the voters to serve for a four-year term. Currently, the City Charter does not limit the number of terms that a person may serve on the City Council. The proposed measure would prohibit a person from serving on the City Council for more than three terms. The prohibition would apply over a person’s lifetime – whether the three terms are served consecutively or not. The proposed measure would define a term to include any partial term of more than two years. A partial term occurs when a person is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The proposed measure would apply only to terms that begin on or after November 6, 2018. This initiative measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters. LANE DILG, City Attorney M E A S U R E T L M E A S U R E T L _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 18 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 22 !625/19!SANTA MONICA ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE TL Term limits for Santa Monica City Councilmembers will give voters a real chance for fresh perspectives, new ideas and change. Throughout California, voters have overwhelmingly supported term limits for public officials. Without them, over time, incumbents become too cozy with powerful moneyed interests. Beholden to those special interests, entrenched politicians often forget about the people they were elected to serve. Many cities throughout Southern California have term limits for their elected officials, including Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Culver City, Glendale, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Santa Barbara, and Anaheim. Term limits also apply to California's statewide elected officers and Senate and Assembly legislators. Santa Monica's City Council has already adopted term limits for its City boards and commissions. If our Council thinks term limits are good for Santa Monica board and commission members, why aren't they good for those same Councilmembers who enacted them? Our incumbent City Councilmembers almost never lose elections - in the past twenty-five years, only two incumbents were voted out of office. Only two. In twenty-five years! In the last 2016 City election, 100% of our City Council incumbents were reelected. Ask yourself: Have these Councilmembers all been worthy of virtually lifelong terms? Or is the power of incumbency simply too much to overcome? Talented, qualified Santa Monicans are at such a disadvantage that they are often discouraged from running. The result is that power remains in the hands of the same politicians and their benefactors for decades. Measure TL will break this cycle of entrenched incumbency by setting a reasonable limit of three council terms for a total of no more than twelve years of service beginning after the November 6, 2018 election. Term limits will improve our political process and open up our government. Vote YES on Measure TL. /s/ Sue Himmelrich, Sponsor, Santa Monica City Councilmember /s/ Mary Marlow, Sponsor, Chair Santa Monica Transparency Project /s/ Diana Gordon, Co-chair Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City /s/ Phil Brock, Santa Monica Commissioner /s/ Nancy Coleman, Chair North of Montana Association REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE TL No on Measure TL. For nearly forty years, since the advent of rent control, Santa Monica has had a remarkably active political life. Our residents have been as fully engaged as any community in California. Proponents of term limits would have you believe otherwise. They assert - incorrectly - that development or other special interests have held sway using their money to control the City Council. Nothing could be further from the truth. Since rent control began in 1979, we have had 29 different city council members, most have been champions of rent control and slow growth development policies. Six were defeated for re-election. Fourteen retired having served three terms or fewer. Three died during their tenure in office. Only six have served more than three terms. Those who have served more than three terms have occupied unique leadership roles for major constituencies. Several were distinguished leaders for renters' rights and slow growth development policies, for affordable housing and environmental initiatives - hardly the tool of special interests. The Santa Monica League of Women Voters agrees, "Term limits would hinder the ability of Councilmembers to not only pursue policies that address long-term issues, but also to be held accountable for them." Proponents of term limits are eager to sell a false view of our political history where ineffective and corrupt councilmembers stay in office only by dent of support from special interests. That is a false portrait of Santa Monica political life. Don't fall for it. NO on Measure TL. /s/ Denny Zane, Former Mayor of Santa Monica /s/ Tony Vazquez, Former Mayor of Santa Monica /s/ Gleam Davis, Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem /s/ Patricia Hoffman, Co-chair Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) /s/ Shari Davis, Chair, Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) M E A S U R E T L M E A S U R E T L _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 19 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 23 !625/20!SANTA MONICA ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE TL Please vote No on Measure TL. We understand the appeal of term limits. Every attentive voter knows at least one local councilmember they wish would retire or be defeated for re-election. Term limits can seem like a painless way to force that retirement, without having to work hard to elect somebody else at election time. But the price would be too great to pay. The same limits that work to remove the City Council's most ineffectual members will also rid the council of its most talented, hardworking and effective leaders. It is those seasoned leaders who truly make a difference in our community, who spend their time developing creative solutions to persistent problems, who work with constituents seeking common ground. Such effective leaders are too important to lose. Again - this is a price we should not pay. And who do term limits truly empower? Novice council members have an inevitable reliance upon, and deference to, the city manager and staff. The result is that term limits empower city executives over elected councilmembers. We in Santa Monica are blessed to have talented, honest and public- spirited city staff, especially at the management level. May it always be so. But we should not presume it. Seasoned leadership on the council - accountable directly to voters - is essential to ensure the accountability of the city bureaucracy. Effective government is challenging. Experienced and seasoned leaders matter. Yes, some hang on too long when it would be better if they retire. But forcing them out while also forcing out our experienced, quality leadership does not really make sense. We already have a means to make needed changes on the council. We hold elections. It just takes some extra effort to make it work right. Get involved. Start by voting NO on Measure TL. /s/ Dennis Zane, Former Mayor of Santa Monica /s/ Tony Vazquez, Former Mayor of Santa Monica /s/ Gleam Davis, Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem /s/ Patricia Hoffman, Co-chair, Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR) /s/ Shari Davis, Chair, Community for Excellent Public Schools REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE TL In every recent election ALL Council incumbents were re-elected. Ask yourself: Are life tenures for incumbents the best way to run a city? Of course not. They win largely because they can raise large amounts of money and have overwhelming support from powerful special interests doing business before our City Council. Opponents ignore this. It's a recurring cycle: money from special interests fuels incumbency. Incumbents are beholden to special interests. Residents' voices get squeezed out. This is not about any particular councilmember. This needs to change. Term Limits will bring a healthier, more vibrant democracy where our growing city problems can be tackled with independence, renewed energy, and fresh ideas. Strangely, opponents actually blame residents for failing to make the "extra effort to make it work right." Their solution: Residents need to "Get involved!" Seriously? Santa Monica has one of the most involved citizenries anywhere, but that hasn't overcome the advantage long-time incumbents enjoy from name recognition and generous support from their benefactors. Unfortunately, with life tenures, councilmembers rely increasingly on city staff. Relationships with staff and powerful moneyed interests, deepen, not lessen over time. The result is that Councilmembers become more dependent and less likely to hold city bureaucracy and special interests accountable. Our elected Rent Control Board has term limits. Our Council unanimously imposed term limits on city boards and commissions, rejecting the very arguments opponents make here. Council just won't do it for themselves. Vote YES on Measure TL - for reasonable 12-year Council term limits. It's time. /s/ Sue Himmelrich, Sponsor, Santa Monica City Councilmember /s/ Mary Marlow, Sponsor, Chair Santa Monica Transparency Project /s/ Diana Gordon, Co-chair, Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City /s/ Phil Brock, Santa Monica Commissioner /s/ Nancy Coleman, Chair, North of Montana Association M E A S U R E T L M E A S U R E T L _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 20 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 24 !625/21!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E R R M E A S U R E R R MEASURE RR CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED MEASURE TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBIITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD, PERSONNEL BOARD, AND AIRPORT COMMISSION FROM QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS RELATED TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Santa Monica (“City”) currently requires that a person be a “qualified elector” of the City in order to be eligible for appointment to the City Library Board, Personnel Board or Airport Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that a person be a “resident” of the City in order to be eligible for appointment to serve on the City Planning Commission or Recreation and Parks Commission; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to foster a connected and engaged community, to expand civic engagement, inclusive of non-citizen residents, and to promote a sustainable city of wellbeing for all; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to place before the voters a measure that would amend City Charter Sections 1009, 1011, and 1015 to change the eligibility requirement for the Library Board, Personnel Board, and Airport Commission from “qualified elector” of the City to “resident” of the City and would amend City Charter Section 1005 to ensure compliance with applicable laws related to reimbursement and compensation; NOW, THEREFORE, SECTION 1. Section 1005 of the City Charter is amended as follows: 1005. Compensation. The members of all boards and commissions, except the Planning Commission, shall serve without compensation for their services as such, but shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses when on official duty out of the City on order of the City Council. Members of the Planning Commission shall receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses when on official duty out of the City on order of the City Council. In addition, pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council, members of the Planning Commission may be compensated $25.00 per meeting up to a maximum of $100.00 per month. Such compensation shall be deemed reimbursement for out- of-pocket expenditures and costs imposed upon members in serving on the Planning Commission. Pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council, the amount of compensation for Planning Commissioners may be increased by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the compensation in effect when the ordinance is adopted. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shall be the CPI for all Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim Metropolitan Area (All Items), provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or other comparable index determined to be appropriate by the City Council. A member of a board or commission shall receive compensation or reimbursement pursuant to this section only if in accordance with otherwise applicable federal, state, and local laws. SECTION 2. Section 1009 of the City Charter is amended as follows: 1009. Library Board. There shall be a Library Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the qualified electors residents of the City and no member of said Board shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. SECTION 3. Section 1011 of the City Charter is amended as follows: 1011. Personnel Board. There shall be a Personnel Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the qualified electors residents of the City. To be eligible for appointment, each appointee shall neither hold public office or employment nor be a candidate for any other public office or position and shall not be an officer of any local, state, or national partisan political club or organization. The members of the Personnel Board shall serve for a term of five years and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The terms of such members shall be staggered so that the term of one thereof shall expire on each succeeding July 1st. Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled by the City Council for the unexpired term. SECTION 4. Section 1015 of the City Charter is amended as follows: 1015. Airport Commission. There shall be an Airport Commission consisting of five members, which shall be appointed by the City Council. They shall be qualified electors residents of the City, none of whom shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this measure is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity and force of the remaining portions of this measure. The City Council hereby declares that it would have placed this City Charter amendment before the voters, and the voters declare that they would have adopted this Charter Amendment and each portion thereof regardless of the fact that any portion may be subsequently declared invalid. _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 21 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 25 !625/22!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E R R M E A S U R E R R CITY ATTORNEY’S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE RR BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD, PERSONNEL BOARD, AND AIRPORT COMMISSION FROM QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS RELATED TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT This measure would change the eligibility requirement for the Library Board, Personnel Board, and Airport Commission from “qualified elector” of the City of Santa Monica (“City”) to “resident” of the City. Currently, Sections 1009, 1011, and 1015 of the City Charter provide that: 1009. Library Board. There shall be a Library Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the qualified electors of the City and no member of said Board shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. 1011. Personnel Board. There shall be a Personnel Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the qualified electors of the City. . . . 1015. Airport Commission. There shall be an Airport Commission consisting of five members, which shall be appointed by the City Council. They shall be qualified electors of the City, none of whom shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. (emphasis added). By amending the City Charter to change the phrase “qualified electors” to “residents,” the proposed measure would make the eligibility requirement in the Charter for appointment to the Library Board, Personnel Board, and Airport Commission more consistent with other City boards and commissions, such as the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission. By doing so, the measure would also expand the number of individuals eligible to serve by allowing for the appointment of persons who are residents of the City but who are not members of the electorate, including, for example, individuals who are not United States citizens. Section 1005 of the Charter provides that the City will reimburse members of boards and commissions for certain travel expenses and will further reimburse members of the Planning Commission for out-of-pocket expenses and costs of service in a set amount per meeting. The proposed measure would amend Section 1005 to clarify that the City will only provide reimbursement or compensation to members of boards and commissions when doing so is consistent with otherwise applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City Council placed this measure on the ballot. LANE DILG, City Attorney _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 22 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 26 !625/23!SANTA MONICA M E A S U R E R R M E A S U R E R R ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE RR An Argument Against this measure was not received. ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE RR Please Vote YES on Measure RR to amend the City Charter’s requirements for service on the Airport Commission, Library Board and Personnel Board. This measure would bring the service requirements for three of our City Boards and Commissions into line with those for all of the other Boards and Commissions, which generally only require that a member be a resident of the City to be eligible to serve. Outdated language in the City Charter for the Airport Commission, Library Board, and Personnel Board requires that members be “electors” of the City in order to serve, which has been interpreted to limit service on these bodies only to U.S. citizens. Amending the Charter reflects our City’s commitment to expand opportunities for civic engagement and participation for all of our residents and to ensure that all members of our community have the chance to serve and to shape our City’s future. This measure is a straightforward, simple clean-up of dated language to create consistency across all City Boards and Commissions for our residents. We urge you to Vote Yes on Measure RR. /s/ Ted Winterer, Mayor, City of Santa Monica /s/ Peter Donald, Chair, Santa Monica Airport Commission /s/ Arlene Hopkins, Santa Monica Library Board Member /s/ Jon Katz, President, Santa Monica Democratic Club /s/ Liz Cruz, Pico Neighborhood Activist _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 23 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 27 !625/24!SANTA MONICA MEASURE SMS SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (SANTA MONICA SCHOOLS) This measure may be known as the “Santa Monica Classroom Repair and Twenty-First Century Education Bond” or “Measure SMS.” BOND AUTHORIZATION By approval of this measure by at least 55 percent of the registered voters voting on the measure, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will be authorized to issue and sell bonds with respect to School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) of up to $485 million in aggregate principal amount at interest rates not to exceed legal limits and to provide financing for the specific types of school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List described below, subject to all the accountability requirements specified below. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS The provisions in this section are specifically included in this measure in order that the voters and taxpayers in the Improvement District may be assured that their money will be spent wisely. Expenditures to address specific facilities needs of the Improvement District will be in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3), of the State Constitution and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000 (codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following.) Evaluation of Needs. The School Board has identified detailed facilities needs of facilities in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) and the District has determined which projects to finance from a local bond. The School Board hereby certifies that it has evaluated safety, class size reduction, enrollment growth, and information technology needs in developing the Bond Project List shown below. Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Following approval of this measure, the School Board will establish an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, under Education Code Sections 15278 and following, to ensure bond proceeds are expended only on the types of school facilities projects listed below. The committee will be established within 60 days of the date when the results of the election appear in the minutes of the School Board. Performance Audits. The School Board will conduct annual, independent performance audits to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed below. Financial Audits. The School Board will conduct annual, independent financial audits of the bond proceeds until all of those proceeds have been spent for the types of school facilities projects listed below. Government Code Accountability Requirements. As required by Section 53410 of the Government Code, (1) the specific purpose of the bonds is set forth in this Full Text of the Measure, (2) the proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in this measure, and not for any other purpose, (3) the proceeds of the bonds, when and if issued, will be deposited into a building fund to be held by the Los Angeles County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code, and (4) the Superintendent of the District shall cause an annual report to be filed with the Board of Education of the District not later than January 1 of each year, which report shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and expended, as well as the status of the projects listed in this measure, as required by Sections 53410 and 53411 of the Government Code. NO TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this measure shall be used only for the purposes specified in Article XIII A, Section 1(b)(3), those being for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, and the acquisition or lease of school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses. STATE MATCHING FUNDS The following statement is included in this measure pursuant to Education Code Section 15122.5: Approval of this measure does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects that are the subject of bonds under this measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this measure. The District's proposal for the project or projects described below may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which, if available, could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure. USE OF ESTIMATES AND PROJECTIONS Any estimates or projections in the bond measure or ballot materials, such as relating to estimated tax rates, the duration of issued bonds and related tax levies and collections are provided as informational only. Such amounts are estimates and are not maximum amounts or limitations on the terms of the bonds, the tax rate or duration of the tax supporting repayment of issued bonds. Such estimates depend on numerous variables which are subject to variation and change over the term of the District’s overall facilities and bond financing plan, including but not limited to the amount of bonds issued and outstanding at any one time, the interest rates applicable to issued bonds, market conditions at the time of sale of the bonds, when bonds mature, timing of project needs and changes in assessed valuations in the District. As such, while such estimates and approximations are provided based on information currently available to the District and its current expectations, such estimates and approximations are not limitations and are not binding upon the District. BOND PROJECT LIST Scope of Projects. Bond proceeds will be expended on the modernization, renovation, expansion, acquisition, construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, leasing and/or replacement of school facilities of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District within School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools), including the furnishing and equipping of such school facilities. This measure authorizes bond projects to be undertaken at all current and future education and support sites within School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools). School Facility Project List. The items presented on the following list are the types of projects authorized to be financed with voter-approved bond proceeds. M E A S U R E S M S M E A S U R E S M S _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 24 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 28 !625/25!SANTA MONICA Specific examples included on this list are not intended to limit the broad types of projects described and authorized by this measure. The types of projects authorized to be undertaken in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) are: 1. School Safety and Security Upgrades. Improvements, upgrades and/or repairs or replacements of District systems and facilities to achieve a safe, secure and accessible learning environment. Authorized projects include: • Security and access control systems including surveillance systems, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, communication systems and public address systems • Security/perimeter fencing and gates, security cameras, signage and site lighting • Replacement/repair of damaged or non-compliant playground equipment • Resurfacing playgrounds, walkways and parking areas • Replacement/removal of old building materials that are now known to be toxic, such as due to asbestos and lead paint • Ensure safe and barrier-free ADA compliant access at all facilities 2. Repairing, upgrading, modernizing and replacing aging school facilities and buildings in the Santa Monica Area. Upgrades, repairs, renovations and/ or replacements to facilities, buildings and building systems to address deteriorating, aging, failed or failing facilities, buildings, systems and/or equipment, increase energy efficiency and/or air quality, bring all facilities and systems into current code compliance and provide modern school facilities. Authorized projects include: • Structural repairs and upgrades, roofing, replacement of windows, doors and building finish materials • Interior finishes: paint, ceiling and wall finishes, window coverings, flooring and casework • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems • Repairing inefficient and potentially faulty electrical systems • Repairing or replacing infrastructure including water, sewer, gas and related utility systems. • Electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution and control systems and other renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, solar panels and microgrids • Plumbing including fixtures and repairs to sewer and water distribution systems • Upgrading, modernizing, renovating, replacing, equipping and furnishing District classrooms, academies, facilities for fine and performing arts, and other facilities including kitchens, cafeterias, multi-purpose rooms and bathrooms, including constructing additional bathrooms where needed • Replacement of temporary and aging portable classrooms with permanent or upgraded facilities • Renovating and/or constructing new educational and/or support facilities to replace and/or expand facilities at existing, adjacent or new sites, as the Board of Education may determine is necessary to improve the delivery of the District’s educational programs and/or prevent overcrowding within the School Facilities Improvement District • Continue upgrading and reconstructing Santa Monica High School 3. Technology and Science Modernization Projects. Acquire, upgrade and install at school sites and District facilities up-to-date technology infrastructure and equipment to facilitate a modern learning environment including upgrading and equipping science, math and other project-based learning labs. Authorized projects include: • Infrastructure such as wiring, switches, routers and wireless access infrastructure • Computers, devices and other modern instructional equipment • Hardware and software and back-up and recovery and security technologies • Science and laboratory modernization, including science equipment and instructional tools • Project-based and maker space facilities, learning materials and equipment, including specialized career technology educational tools and materials 4. Renovations, upgrades and improvements to school sites/grounds and physical education/athletic facilities. Repair, upgrade, renovate and improve school grounds, play fields and physical education facilities, including equipment. Authorized projects include: • Restoration and upgrade of play fields and playgrounds, including play/fitness equipment and hardtop and asphalt surfaces • Repair, upgrade, replace and/or resurface, and equip physical education and athletic facilities, including outdoor tracks, gymnasiums, aquatics, locker rooms, bathrooms and all related facilities • Installation of shade structures, traffic control devices, lighting and/or bleachers and other seating • Mobility improvements, including drop off/pick up areas, circulation elements, safety/wayfinding/identity signage, and parking facility improvements, including resurfacing, expansion, signage and lighting • Installation of cost-effective, efficient landscaping and irrigation systems, including drought resistant landscaping • Repair, modernize, replace or add bathrooms where needed. Each of the bond projects described in this Bond Project List include the costs of furnishing and equipping such facilities, and all costs which are incidental but directly related to the types of projects described above. Examples of incidental costs include, but are not limited to: costs of design, engineering, architect and other professional services, facilities assessments, inspections, site preparation, utilities, landscaping, construction management and other planning and permitting, legal, accounting and similar costs; independent annual financial and performance audits; a customary construction contingency; demolition and disposal of existing structures; the costs of interim housing and storage during construction including relocation and construction costs incurred relating to interim facilities; rental or construction of storage facilities and other space on an interim basis for materials and other equipment and furnishings displaced during construction; costs of relocating facilities and equipment as needed in connection with the projects; interim classrooms and facilities for students, administrators, and school functions, including modular and parking facilities; federal and state-mandated safety upgrades; addressing unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/ modernization and other necessary improvements required to comply with existing building codes, including the Field Act; access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; costs of the election; bond issuance costs; and project administration during the duration of such projects, as permitted by law. The scope and nature of any of the specific projects described above may be altered by the District as required by unforeseen conditions that may arise during the course of design and construction. In the event that a modernization or renovation project is more economical for or otherwise determined by the Board of Education to be in the best interests of the District to be undertaken as new construction, this bond measure authorizes land acquisition, relocation and construction at a new or alternative site, and/or reconstruction and/or repurposing on the original site, including an expanded site, and all costs relating thereto. In addition, this measure authorizes the acquisition of real property, including necessary rights of ways or other real property interests, required to expand District facilities, to provide access to school or other District facilities, or to provide additional school or related facilities. In addition, authorized projects include reimbursements for paid project costs and paying and/or prepaying interim or previously obtained financing for the types of projects included on the project list, such as bond anticipation notes, and including payment and prepayment of lease payments relating to projects and/or equipment previously financed. M E A S U R E S M S M E A S U R E S M S _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 25 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 29 !625/26!SANTA MONICA Approval of the District’s bond measure does not guarantee that all of the identified projects within this Bond Project List will be funded beyond what can be completed with local funds generated by the bond measure. The District may pursue funds from the State of California, if available, to complete certain of the identified facilities projects. The order in which school facilities projects are listed in the foregoing Bond Project List does not suggest an order of priority. Project priorities will be determined by the Board of Education. The District is unable to anticipate all unforeseen circumstances which may prevent some of the projects listed above from being undertaken or completed. TAX RATE STATEMENT SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (SANTA MONICA SCHOOLS) An election will be held in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Santa Monica Schools) (the “Improvement District”) of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (the “District”) on November 6, 2018, to authorize the sale of up to $485 million in bonds to finance school facilities in the Improvement District as described in the measure. If such bonds are authorized and sold, principal and interest on the bonds will be payable only from the proceeds of ad valorem tax levies made upon the taxable property in the Improvement District. The following information is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Such information is based upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, upon experience within the Improvement District, and other demonstrable factors. Based upon the foregoing and projections of the Improvement District’s assessed valuation, the following information is provided: 1. The best estimate of the average annual tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue over the entire duration of the bond debt service, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $0.038 per $100 of assessed valuation (or $38 per $100,000 of assessed value). The final fiscal year in which it is anticipated that the tax will be collected is 2053-54. 2. The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $0.04 per $100 of assessed valuation (or $40 per $100,000 of assessed value). It is estimated that such rate would be levied starting in fiscal year 2019-20 and following. 3. The best estimate of the total debt service, including the principal and interest, that would be required to be repaid if all the bonds are issued and sold is approximately $987.9 million. Voters should note the estimated tax rate is based on the assessed value (not market value) of taxable property on the County’s official tax rolls. In addition, taxpayers eligible for a property tax exemption, such as the homeowner’s exemption, will be taxed at a lower effective tax rate than described above. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills and tax advisors to determine their property’s assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions. The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only, which amounts are not maximum amounts and are not binding upon the District with respect to bonds of the Improvement District. The actual debt service, tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those used to provide the estimates set forth above, due to factors such as variations in the timing of bond sales, the par amount of bonds sold and market interest rates available at the time of each sale, actual assessed valuations over the term of the bonds, and other factors. The date and amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on the need for project funds and other considerations. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on conditions in the bond market at the time of sale. Actual future assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the Improvement District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process. /s/ Dr. Ben Drati Superintendent Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District M E A S U R E S M S M E A S U R E S M S _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 26 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 30 !625/map!SANTA MONICA FULL TEXT OF BALLOT MEASURE M (Continued) M E A S U R E M M E A S U R E M _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 33 9/24/2018 9:36:11 AM 31 !625/27!SANTA MONICA IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE SMS by Mary C. Wickham, County Counsel Approval of Measure SMS ("Measure") would authorize the Board of Education ("Board") of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District ("District"), which placed the Measure on the ballot by Resolution No. 18-01a, to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $485 million. Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by the Measure shall be used only for the purposes specified in the Measure, including, but not limited to, modernization, renovation, expansion, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, leasing, and/or replacement of facilities within School Facilities Improvement District No. 1, for Santa Monica schools. Projects include, but are not limited to: removing hazardous materials; upgrading building systems; upgrading water, sewer, and gas systems; improving energy efficiency; improving disabled access; replacing portable classrooms with permanent facilities; upgrading technology infrastructure; and upgrading athletic facilities. Bond proceeds may not be expended on teacher or administrator salaries or other operating expenses. The Board shall cause independent performance and financial audits to be conducted annually to ensure that bond proceeds are spent only for projects identified in the Measure. The Board shall appoint an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee under Education Code section 15278 et seq. to ensure that bond proceeds are spent as specified in the Measure and as provided by law. The Board shall deposit bond proceeds in a special account and comply with statutory reporting requirements. Approval of the Measure does not guarantee that projects described in the Measure will be funded beyond local revenues generated by the Measure. District's proposal for certain projects may assume receipt of matching State funds subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure. Bonds shall be issued under Education Code section 15264 et seq., Government Code section 53506 et seq., and/or any other legal provision. The interest rate and maturity date on any bond shall not exceed the maximums allowed by law. According to the District's Tax Rate Statement, the best estimate of the average annual tax rate required to fund the bonds, based on assessed valuations available when the District filed the statement, is $38 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. The best estimate of the highest tax rate required-to fund the bonds, based on assessed valuations available when the District filed the statement, is $40 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2019-20. The first fiscal year the tax will be levied is estimated to be 2019-20, and the final fiscal year the tax is estimated to be collected is 2053-54. The estimated total debt service required to be repaid if all bonds are issued and sold is $987.9 million, including principal and interest. Estimated tax rates are based on the assessed value of taxable property on official rolls, not on a property's market value. Properties of taxpayers eligible for a property tax exemption, such as the homeowner's exemption, will be taxed at a lower effective tax rate. This Measure requires a fifty-five percent (55%) vote for passage. M E A S U R E S M S M E A S U R E S M S _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 27 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 32 !625/28!SANTA MONICA ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE SMS YES on SMS BALLOT ARGUMENT YES on SMS improves classroom learning in Santa Monica public schools and keeps our teachers and kids safe. Our teachers are outstanding and our schools are among the best in the country. However, urgent repairs and upgrades are needed to meet 21st century academic and school safety standards. State funds are not available to address these critical needs. YES on SMS allows us to fund modern and safe classrooms and other school facilities. It will retain great teachers and protects the quality of instruction in core subjects. This means better teaching, better learning, and greater student achievement. YES on SMS helps our kids thrive in their college and 21st century careers. - SMS modernizes technology-equipped classrooms and labs, supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) instruction. - SMS upgrades teaching and learning tools at Samohi. YES on SMS allows us to repair and replace classrooms that are up to 70 years old. - SMS increases school security and fire and earthquake safety in classrooms and other school facilities, so kids are safe. - SMS repairs leaky roofs and aging wiring, preventing dangerous power outages. - SMS replaces aging plumbing and restrooms, and hazardous floors, windows and walls. - SMS replaces old, deteriorated temporary classrooms with modem classrooms. - SMS removes asbestos, lead and other toxic materials from older schools. Every dollar raised by YES on SMS will be used only for our Santa Monica schools. Not one cent can be taken away by the State. No money can be used to pay administrators' salaries. And independent oversight committee of local residents will conduct annual audits and monitor all expenditures to ensure funds are spent properly and effectively. YES on SMS is supported by teachers, parents, local business and community leaders, and seniors throughout Santa Monica. Vote YES on SMS! /s/ Ben Allen, State Senator /s/ Sarah Braff, President, Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) /s/ Natalya Zernitskaya, President, League of Women Voters of Santa Monica /s/ Tom Larmore, Past Chair SM Chamber of Commerce /s/ Patricia Hoffman, Co-chair, Santa Monicas for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE SMS An Argument Against this measure was not received. M E A S U R E S M S M E A S U R E S M S _SantaMonicaEngText_110618.indd 28 9/21/2018 2:05:58 PM 33 !06/F-VBR-E! 1. The right to vote if you are a registered voter. You are eligible to vote if you are: 2. The right to vote if you are a registered voter even if your name is not on the list. You will vote using a provisional ballot. Your vote will be counted if elections officials determine that you are eligible to vote. 3. The right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close. 4. The right to cast a secret ballot without anyone bothering you or telling you how to vote. 5. The right to get a new ballot if you have made a mistake, if you have not already cast your ballot. You can: Ask an elections official at a polling place for a new ballot; or Exchange your vote-by-mail ballot for a new one at an elections office, or at your polling place; or Vote using a provisional ballot, if you do not have your original vote-by-mail ballot. 6. The right to get help casting your ballot from anyone you choose, except from your employer or union representative. 7. The right to drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place in the county where you are registered to vote. 8. The right to get election materials in a language other than English if enough people in your voting precinct speak that language. 9. The right to ask questions to elections officials about election procedures and watch the election process. If the person you ask cannot answer your questions, they must send you to the right person for an answer. If you are disruptive, they can stop answering you. 10. The right to report any illegal or fraudulent election activity to an elections official or the Secretary of State’s office. SPECIAL NOTICE • Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day indicated in the posted sample ballot. • Specific instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a provisional ballot, can be obtained from a poll worker or by reading the information mailed to you by your local elections official. • If you are a newly registered voter, you may be asked to provide appropriate identification or other documentation according to federal law. But please note that every individual has the right to cast a provisional ballot even if he or she does not provide the documentation. • It is against the law to represent yourself as being eligible to vote unless you meet all of the requirements to vote under federal and state law. • It is against the law to tamper with voting equipment. If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683). a U.S. citizen living in California at least 18 years old registered where you currently live not in prison or on parole for a felony you have the following rights On the web at www.sos.ca.gov By phone at (800) 345-VOTE (8683) By email at elections@sos.ca.gov _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 18 9/24/2018 2:27:31 PM 34 Notes BT 1 !55/notes! Yolo Covers 11062018.indd 20 9/7/2018 11:29:27 AM 35 Santa Monica /MVC-E !mvc! _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 12 9/21/2018 11:50:41 AM 36 It is a privilege to vote! B&W Redone Fillers, 8-10-14.indd 3 1/21/2015 5:09:10 PM _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 16 9/24/2018 2:27:31 PM 37 V O T E !VOTE! VOTE.indd 1 1/21/2015 3:21:34 PM _SantaMonicaEngCovers_110618.indd 17 9/24/2018 2:27:31 PM 38 Your Vote Counts! You Can Make a Difference... 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