New Zealand Trade and Enterprise promotes the worldwide success of the country's businesses through a network of international offices, including this one in Santa Monica. Other offices are located in Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North and Southeast Asia and South America. The organization is the national economic development agency for the government of New Zealand, focusing on increasing export sales and other measures intended to bolster the growth of the New Zealand economy.
Located a few blocks away from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica's picturesque City Hall is bordered by a series of gardens, including a large rose garden. The City Council is stationed there, as well as offices for the City Attorney, Clerk, and Manager; other departments, divisions and subdivisions include the Santa Monica Police Department, Public Works, the Rent Control Board, the Planning & Community Development Department, the Housing and Economic Development Department, the Community & Cultural Services Department, the Finance Department, the Information Systems Department and an office for the Big Blue Bus.
The Transportation Management Division is charged with improving the safety and mobility of all modes of transport throughout the city. This includes motorized vehicles as well as bikes and on-foot pedestrians. Members of the division analyze traffic patterns and parking activity, and implement programs intended to make transportation more fluid throughout Santa Monica. The division is also tasked with issuing parking permits.
The Lifeguard Headquarters situated at Santa Monica Beach is one of four headquarter sections in Los Angeles. The others are located at Marina del Rey, Zuma Beach and Hermosa Beach. Lifeguards are tasked with rescues, providing emergency medical services to patrons on the beach, helping boaters whose crafts are disabled and other duties.
The Planning Commission is responsible for promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the community of Santa Monica. It has seven members who serve four-year terms. Members must be residents of Santa Monica and are not allowed to hold another paid position in the city government. Among the commission's roles are helping to determine the most appropriate use of land in the city, preventing overpopulation, alleviating street congestion and ensuring adequate spaces for air and light. The commission is mandated to, among other duties, make recommendations regarding proposed public works and rebuilding of parts of the city, make recommendations to the City Council regarding changes to the city's Master Plan and exercise control over land subdivisions.
The City of Santa Monica Water Resources Division handles water-related emergencies and other services. It deals with water shortages and responses to those shortages; educates the public on the proper disposal of fats, oils and grease; handles construction fees that pertain to water and sewer systems; manages water and sewer rates; provides water-quality reports; and urges the public not to flush pharmaceutical drugs. The Water Resources Protection Division handles matters involving wastewater (commercial and residential programs, quality monitoring and ordinances) and urban runoff (water-quality monitoring, and industrial and commercial facilities).
The City of Santa Monica Risk Management Division helps to ensure that assets belonging to the city, as well as its service capabilities, are protected.
In the event of accidental loss, the Division protects the assets and capabilities from potential financial consequences.
The Division also makes insurance requirements for outside service providers and contractors; investigates and adjusts liability and workers' compensation claims; and is responsible for attemping to recover, from the responsible parties, damages made to city property.
- Pavley represents the 23rd State Senate District.
- While serving in the State Assembly, Pavley has authored landmark laws to combat climate change by capping greenhouse gas emissions in California.
- She serves as chair of the Natural Resources and Water committee and has been appointed to the following Senate committees: Health, Environmental Quality, and Transportation & Housing.
- Prior to her election to the Senate, Pavley served three terms in the California State Assembly.
- She lives with her husband, Andy, in Agoura Hills. They have two children.
- Pavley can be reached at 310-314-5214.
Centrally located in Santa Monica, this branch of the California Department of Motor Vehicles is generally busy but convenient for those who work at the many nearby businesses (Yahoo!, MTV, etc.). A long wait can also be alleviated with a stroll to one of the many restaurants (or Ralph's grocery store) within walking distance. As with most DMV field offices, prior appointments are recommended. Check, money order and cash are accepted, but credit cards are not.
This is Santa Monica's municipal financial and risk-management service, comprising the Business License office, the Treasury office, the Utility Billing Office, and parking offices. Altogether, the offices assist with residential parking permits, business-license payment and renewal, and utility bill payments.
The Housing Division works to preserve affordable housing in Santa Monica, and to facilitate additional housing opportunities for residents whose income is low or moderate. The division collaborates with affordable housing developers and owners of multi-family properties to ensure that longtime residents can maintain their living quarters. The Housing Division consists of three branches: Housing Production & Preservation, the Redevelopment Agency and the Section 8/Housing Authority.