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Short term rental rules return for revisions BY MATTHEW HALL Daily Press Editor

While many use the New Year as motivation to break from old habits, City Hall is using the first meeting of the new year to revisit several old discussions. The agenda calls for revisions to several previously discussed actions. Council will revisit regulations on animal acts in parks, uses of airport land for parks and will hear the second reading of its recently passed modifications to taxi rules. Council will also discuss changes to rules regulating short term rentals. “The proposed amendments will clarify that internet companies

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that serve as hosting platforms and charge a fee for facilitating short term rental transactions will be responsible for collecting Transient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and held accountable for booking illegal rentals, while hosts and property management companies must comply with all aspects of the ordinance. The amended ordinance will not regulate internet companies which do not charge for booking services, and act solely as publishers of advertisements for short term rentals,” said the staff report. City Hall drafted new rules for short term rentals in 2015. Those regulations divided rentals into

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RADISH: The local Restaurant Week will begin Jan. 9 and is focused on the radish. SEE RULES PAGE 10

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Crimes occurring Will Hollywood be in around, but not the mood to party on, Expo trains at Golden Globes? BY JAKE COYLE BY KATE CAGLE

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The Santa Monica Police Department is deploying an additional team of officers to the downtown area because of a sharp increase in theft linked to the 4th Street Light Rail Station. Between May 20 and November 20 of 2016, there were 380 Part 1 crimes committed within a 1,000 foot radius of the three light rail stops within the city, according to statistics provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. That’s an increase of 134 instances over the previous year, or 54 percent. Part 1 crimes include arson, assault, burglary, grand theft auto, rape and theft but the bulk of the additional crimes near light rail

Is Hollywood in the mood to party? On Sunday, the movie industry will gather for the Golden Globes, which are regularly one of the most freewheeling and frothiest award shows of the year. Champagne will flow. Punchlines will fly. But the tone of this year’s ceremony may be different, and not just because it will be the first time in nearly a decade that someone other than Ricky Gervais or the Tina FeyAmy Poehler duo is hosting. Jimmy Fallon will emcee this year’s show, to be broadcast live from Beverly Hills, Calif., by NBC at 8 p.m. EST Sunday. But the transition on the minds of Hollywood is the one taking place in

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Enjoy the city’s healthy lifestyle and culinary scene with Santa Monica Restaurant Week, formerly known as Eat Well Week. This bi-annual event is presented by the L.A. Tourism and Convention Board. Hundreds of fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles participate in this event to highlight diversity and culinary skills. This year Santa Monica Restaurant Week will showcase 21 participating restaurants throughout the city, starting Jan. 9 - 15. “Santa Monica Travel & Tourism looks forward to the continuation of a successful partnership with California Restaurant Month with a new twist on our fifth annual culinary program,” said SMTT President/ CEO Misiti Kerns. Santa Monica has a reputation as a health conscious culinary destination. This year Santa Monica chefs will offer specially crafted dishes that will help kick off the new year in a healthy way, by utilizing this year featured ingredient - the radish. The radish is a root vegetable that is credited for its health benefits including its detoxifying properties, its Vitamin C, and its fiber content. Red, white, and black radishes are said to be beneficial to the liver and stomach. Eric Greenspan, Chef and Owner of Mare in Santa Monica, is more than thrilled to be part of Restaurant Week.

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Saturday, January 7 Cuban Salsa with Kati Hernandez Curious about salsa? Learn steps in a fun setting. Bring a partner or find partners here; all levels welcome. Register at the link below or call (310) 458-2239. Cost: $10. 1450 Ocean, 2 – 5 p.m. https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Acti vity_Search/56307

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Student equity talk The Committee For Racial Justice will host Dr. Sylvia Rousseau who has been interim co-superintendent of SMMUSD for the 2016 fall semester. She has put forth an action plan to take specific steps toward the school district’s goal of equity for all students through excellence. Come and find out how you can help bring about the proposed “next steps” in moving the school district toward achievement for all students. Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave., 6 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (310) 422-5431.

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Have you taken a class with Patricia or Zeina and made a block - but haven’t had time to print with it? Join this class to make an edition from your artwork. All relief printing techniques accommodated: linoleum and wood blocks, collograph, etc. Cost: $25. 1450 Ocean, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Acti vity_Search/56037

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This shallow and deep Aqua Aerobics program includes the use of jogging belts and water barbells to increase strength and cardiovascular fitness. Each class is an hour in length and includes stretching, cardio, and strength training. These classes are geared toward each participant’s fitness level and beginners are encouraged to attend. $10 per class. Register at www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/activities/classes.aspx. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, 9 – 19 a.m.

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Explore the habitat and life cycles of the federally threatened snowy plover with the Audubon Society. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Register at www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/activities/public-events.aspx.

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Washington on January 20. The election of Donald Trump has loomed over this year’s awards season, where the movie industry’s usual self-congratulatory toasting has been mixed with a foreboding sense of dread. “We are living in very troubled times,” Kenneth Lonergan, writer and director of one of the season’s favorites, “Manchester by the Sea,” said Wednesday at the National Board of Review Awards. “How troubled, we don’t know yet. It’s going to be a lot of trouble, or it might be bad trouble like we’ve never seen.” Such speeches have been commonplace throughout the litany of awards that lead up, ultimately, to the Feb. 26 Academy Awards. At Tuesday’s New York Film Critics Circle Awards, “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah compared the lauded “O.J.: Made in America” to the election: “another bad decision based on fame and race.” At the Gotham Film Independent Film Awards in November, Damian Lewis archly intoned, “The film that receives the most votes ... is the winner. It’s a brilliant idea,” referring to Trump’s loss of the popular vote. Barry Jenkins, the writer-director of the tender coming-of-age tale “Moonlight,” said at the National Board of Review Awards: “As we make America great again, let’s remember some inconsiderable things in our legacy, because there was a time when someone like me was just not considered.” Fallon, who was criticized for what was considered a soft-ball interview of Trump on the “Tonight Show” during the campaign, isn’t likely to set a very political tone for the evening. But speaking to The Hollywood Reporter , Fallon promised Trump jokes at what he called “the first and maybe the last

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consisted of theft and burglary cases. Nearly half of those crimes occurred near the downtown stop. “Any time you have additional people and more tourists, you have an area where criminals come to prey on those kinds of folks,” said Lt. Saul Rodriguez. But while crime has gone up around the platforms, the trains are a remarkable safe way to travel. There were only 18 Part 1 crimes committed on the light rail or platform in Santa Monica during the same time period, according to new statistics provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department. The Expo Line averages about 837,437 boardings every day. Two of those crimes were aggravated assaults related to the shooting that happened on the Downtown Santa Monica Platform. The rest of the 16 crimes were thefts, and 14 of those involved bicycles. However, Ramon Montenegro, Public Information

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party that we’ll have in 2017.” The late-night host will also be trying to turn ratings back in a positive direction. Last year’s ceremony, hosted by Gervais, drew 18.5 million viewers, down about 4 percent from the year before. Among the presenters on tap for the show, put on by the Hollywood Foreign Press, are Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, Ben and Casey Affleck, Viola Davis, Amy Schumer, Sting and Matt Damon. Award show TV audiences have generally been slumping, but the Golden Globes have certain advantages. Aside from their generally boisterous vibe, the Globes are distinct in honoring both film and television. Its TV awards have long been second to the movie honors, which have more significance coming shortly before Oscar nominations. But the TV awards are increasingly on equal footing at the ceremony. This year’s categories are full of recent shows that weren’t eligible for September’s Emmy Awards, including “The Night Of,” ‘’Westworld,” ‘’Atlanta,” ‘’This Is Us” and “Insecure.” On the film side, Damien Chazelle’s Los Angeles musical “La La Land” leads all nominees with seven nods, including best picture, comedy or musical. Its primary Oscar competition, “Moonlight” and “Manchester by the Sea,” will be separated by the Globes’ split between drama and comedy. And surely many attendees will be thinking of those absent. After a year full of notable deaths, the back-to-back passing over the holidays of Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher, was felt particularly in a Hollywood that revered them both. Reynolds and Fisher were to be laid to rest Friday in Los Angeles. Sunday night’s biggest question may between whether to let loose or sober up. Officer for the Sherriff ’s Department Transit Policing Division says the bike thefts have ended since November. “We’ve made a couple of significant arrests of prolific bike thieves who were going up and down the Expo Line,” Montenegro said. Cameras may be a significant deterrent to crime on the light rail trains, and result in a high arrest rate for crimes that do happen. Every platform has at least one camera with a live feed that can be monitored by Metro employees and sheriff’s deputies. Every car in ever train also has a camera that is constantly recording. The Sheriff ’s department has a clearance rate of about 86 percent, meaning most of the time reported crimes result in an arrest or a citation, according to Metro spokesman Paul Gonzales. Gonzales describes the Metro system as a “moving city” with 1.2 million boardings every month. “If you were to compare us with normal city, it’s much safer than any city of its size in the country,” Gonzales said. kate@smdp.com

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Americans’ paychecks rose in December at the fastest pace in more than seven years as steady hiring and low unemployment led some businesses to pay more to attract and keep workers. Employers added 156,000 jobs, a decent total that shows that moderate hiring remains sustainable 7? years after the recovery from the Great Recession began. The report provided the last major snapshot of the economy President-elect Donald Trump will inherit from President Barack Obama. The figures also reflect the job market’s vast improvement from the deep layoffs and surging unemployment rate that prevailed when Obama took office in January 2009. Last month, the jobless rate was just 4.7 percent, up from a nine-year low of 4.6 percent in November, but far below the painful 10 percent peak of October 2009. Employers have added jobs for 75 straight months — the longest streak on record. Even so, the job market remains a mixed picture. Hiring slowed last year, with the economy adding 2.2 million jobs, the smallest full-year gain since 2012. Job growth averaged 180,000 a month — enough to lower the unemployment rate over time — but down from 229,000 in 2015. And many people, particularly men without a college education, have suffered as the job market has shifted away from blue collar work in manufacturing and mining toward industries that either require higher skills, like information technology, or that pay less, such as health care. The proportion of men in their prime working years who either have a job or are looking for one has continued to drop. In addition, the number of part-time workers who would prefer full-time work, while declining, remains well above its prerecession level. Those weak spots will likely challenge Trump as much as they did his predecessor. “More people are back at work than at any point since the recession,” noted Jed Kolko, chief economist at the job site Indeed. “However, Trump will inherit an economy that’s riding high but faces long-term challenges. Fewer adults are at work than before the recession, manufacturing is lagging despite an uptick in December and the acceleration in wage growth, while great for workers, could raise inflation fears.” Hourly pay jumped 2.9 percent from a year earlier, a welcome change from the sluggish wage growth that has been a longstanding weak spot in the economic recovery. Many companies will likely raise prices to offset the cost of raises, which in turn would lift inflation. If inflation accelerates, the Federal Reserve may raise short-term interest rates at a faster pace this year. “Pay raises, while good for workers, represent cost increases for firms,” Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at employment website Glassdoor. “The Fed pays attention to that.” Paul Saginaw, co-founder of Zingerman’s, a mail order food store and deli based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, says he thinks hiring has become more competitive

in the past several years. The company, which has 740 permanent employees, is staffing up to open a new restaurant. In Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, “everybody’s hiring most of the time,” Saginaw said. “It’s an employees’ market right now.” Hiring last month was led by the health care sector, which added 43,000 jobs, mostly in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Manufacturing resumed hiring after four months of job cuts, adding 17,000. Restaurants and bars gained 30,000 positions. Transportation and warehousing, fueled by online shopping during the holiday season, added 15,000. On the other hand, construction and mining companies shed jobs. A broader gauge of unemployment, which includes the part-time workers who would like full-time work as well as people who have stopped looking for jobs, dipped to 9.2 percent from 9.3 percent. That’s the lowest level since April 2008. Though the unemployment rate has returned to its pre-recession level, the proportion of Americans in their prime working years who are either working or looking for work remains far below where it was before the recession began. When people stop looking for a job, they’re no longer counted as unemployed. Those “dropouts” have contributed to a declining unemployment rate over the past eight years. Trump spotlighted that trend as a shortcoming in Obama’s record and charged during the election campaign that the unemployment rate was a “hoax.” He now faces the steep challenge of bringing back those who have left the workforce. Since the election, Trump has successfully pressured several manufacturers to keep some jobs in the United States, including Ford and United Technologies’ air conditioning unit Carrier. Even so, and despite last month’s increase in factory jobs, manufacturing employment declined by 45,000 in 2016. For many employers, finding qualified software developers, data scientists and other IT professionals is a top priority. The insurance company Progressive is stepping up its high-tech hiring to implement its Snapshot program, which uses a smartphone app and plug-in devices to track customers’ driving habits. Erin Hendrick, a recruiting manager at Progressive, says this enables Progressive to customize its premiums. “You might not think of technology when you think of an insurance company,” she says. “But we have a strong need for IT developers, data analysts, and data scientists.” Consumers and small businesses have become more confident since the election, which could lead to increased spending and hiring. Consumer confidence reached a 15year high last month. And purchases of costly items like homes and cars have been strong, though they’re threatened by higher interest rates. But if hiring and wage gains continue, they could offset at least some of the depressive effects of higher borrowing costs. AP Economics Writer Josh Boak contributed to this report.

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Serrano Aguachile, Avocado, Icicle Radish Escabeche and Radish Flowers: Maine diver scallops which are marinated in a cucumber and serrano juice, avocado are scattered on the plate and the dish is finished with an acidic bright and vibrant radish salad ($19) SANTA MONICA SEAFOOD

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Curried Radish with Greens: Curried radish and greens with cumin, coriander, mango powder and curry leaves ($12)

Breakfast Radish Crostino: Edamame butter, soft boiled egg, shaved breakfast radish ($13)

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our Executive Chef, Verite Mazzola does an excellent job.” The radish is a unique choice, but it does not seem to be an obstacle for many of the chefs as they have created a dish that highlights the taste and texture of the radish. “For restaurant week the main dish is Shellfish. Giving our guest the option of mussels, clams or shrimp that is made with a white wine broth, roasted radish, radish greens, along with a poached egg and some pasta,” said Greenspan. “It is truly and delicious meal that everyone should try.” Specific restaurant participation varies from location to location. Some participants are offering prix-fixe meals at different price points for lunch, dinner or both. Multi-course dinners are available for up to $50 per person. However, if you are on a budget Santa Monica Restaurant Week still offers dishes under $12. Catch Restaurant is offering a tasty $10 Rhubarb Tart. Dhaba Cuisine of India offers Curried Radish with Greens for $12. The Flower Child is offering Chopped

Vegetable Salad for $9.25, and Fork in the Road is offering Roasted Radish for $10. Monsieur Marcel will be offering their Hazlenut Yule Log, for $8. Obica Mozzarella Bar will be offering a vegan dish, Insalata di Quinoa for $11, and Perry’s Café will be offering a Creamy Radish Soup for $7. Plan Check Kitchen + Bar will be offering their Crispy Pork Belly for $12, Upper West Restaurant will offer their Red Curry & Lime Leaf Braised Black Radish for $10 and Wexler’s Deli will be offering The Big Salad with Farmer’s Market Radish for $10. This year there are four newcomers to Santa Monica Restaurant Week. 1 Pico, Belcampo Meat Co., Catch Restaurant, and Coast. “We are thrilled to have such a diverse selection of restaurants joining us in the celebration of Santa Monica’s unique culinary offerings,” said Kerns. You can share your Santa Monica Restaurant Week experience on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using #SMRestaurantWeek for a chance to win a wellness prize package. Visit http://www.santamonica.com/restaurantweek/ for more information. marina@smdp.com

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SING Rated PG 108 Minutes Animation Released December 21 Sing is a joyful collaboration of wellknown actors and talented singers and musicians who voice the wacky characters in this animated ode to the music of our culture. See this animated movie for the music. The characters are misfits and, incidentally, they take the shape of animals with human personalities. The story is silly and swings around like pendulum, as many action thrillers do in order to make you lose your equilibrium and stay on the edge of your seat. This is the first animated project for director/writer Garth Jennings, who started his career making music videos. Sing is replete with star power. Some of the well-known actors who voice the crazy characters who inhabit this story are

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Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly and Taron Egerton. What Sing does really well is showcase some 85 hit songs from the 1940’s to the present day. You will realize that the reason these songs were hits was not simply due to great marketing and celebrity influence. If you tired of hearing some of them at the time they were originally released because they were overplayed everywhere within earshot, you will be surprised hearing them presented in this medium. They are all beautiful pieces of music, with haunting melodies, inspiring lyrics and addictive rhythms. You will leave the movie feeling good about life. That’s a plus these days. KATHRYN WHITNEY BOOLE has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which is the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com. For previously published reviews see https://kwboole.wordpress.com

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two categories, vacation rentals and home sharing. Vacation rentals (defined as the exclusive rental of a private residence for transient use without the presence of a full time resident) are prohibited. However, home sharing (renting a private residence while the primary occupant is home) is allowed. The report said recent court rulings have prompted the proposed discussion to see if provisions of the City’s laws can be strengthened. “Staff is therefore proposing some minor amendments to clarify some terms and requirements related to the creation of a home-sharing registry and the publishing of that registry,” said the report. “While a host may currently opt out of being listed, the proposed law would require that all City approved hosts be included in the registry list and that the

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list would be publicly available.” New business includes possible money to support local public art projects. Several councilmembers have requested City Hall allocate $22,000 to support new murals in two neighborhoods. Mayor Winterer, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, and Councilmember Vazquez have asked the city to provide money that will be matched by other contributions. The Council will discuss a $12,000 grant for Mid City Neighbors that will be matched with a contribution of $3,000 and $10,000 to the Pico Improvement Organization, to be matched with another $10,000. “In both instances these funds are to be used in conjunction with Beautify Earth to paint murals on sites already identified and approved by property owners in the Mid City neighborhood and on Pico Boulevard,” said the report. Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at City Hall, 1685 Main St. editor@smdp.com

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Military or not, you’ll be a soldier in your life this year, willing to stand, fight, love and live for a principle. Your loyalty to a group or ideology will guide the action in the next four months. You’ll see victory in May and July. You’ll enjoy financial rewards with loved ones in March and August adventures. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 14, 39 and 27.

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The better your relationship is with another or with yourself, the less you require from your environment. An ordinary meal, a walk, a shopping trip -- all opportunities for amazing romance and/or rapturous enjoyment of life.

It’s very easy to be the most charismatic person in the room these days. All you have to do is engage the world instead of looking at your cellphone. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth your full attention. Socializing is definitely worth doing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today feels like a jelly doughnut. The best stuff is in the center. You’re right! To find a thing’s center, bite into it. If it can’t be bitten, dig. If it can’t be dug, drill.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Eating something new buoys the spirit more than most new things, especially if that fresh flavor is exceptionally pleasing. Cook for your loved ones. Make memories.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You’ve a particular set of curiosities that speak to your intelligence. What you’re after might not be popular with everyone. If no one is lining up to see it, it’s not any less interesting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Finding the one you like best takes faith and devotion to a process. It’s a lot harder than going with the one who got there first. And what if the first one turns out to be the best one after all? You’ll never know unless you shop around.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The impact of environment on human behavior cannot be underestimated. Test the theory by changing yours up significantly. See if that doesn’t change the way people behave in your home, particularly loved ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Everyone knows you’re not supposed to stare into the sun and nor should you look directly at the super-watt lightbulb. Also, there’s an art to looking on the bright side.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Like the pop artist Sia, you feel you have something to say today, but you don’t necessarily want to be recognized for saying it. In fact, you’d rather be left alone to do your thing. Therefore, you may use someone else as your mouthpiece.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) It will feel as though your actions are questions instead of answers. If you knew it all, the day would be boring. You’re willing to accept the uneasiness that comes with exploration.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Lose something? Chances are that it’s very close to you; you’re just not seeing it. What you need to do is clean up. To find what you can’t see, strip away what you can.

There are a lot of boxes you haven’t checked. Good news: You don’t have to, not now, not ever. You might later. Be OK with that. You’re a kind person, and you give your all. That’s enough for today.

Zack Hill Mercury Retrograde Ends With Mercury’s retrograde coming to an end, today will be like an optical illusion that can be seen as two different pictures depending on what your eyes are resting on and how your brain processes that. Mostly this is about deciding what should be in the foreground of your life and what should be the background.

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