Apr. 12: City Council to Talk Redevelopment Agency, Campaign Contributions

Hi, everyone. It was just another manic Monday for us here at Santa Monica Patch. Here's the proof:

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With that out of the way, it's on to today:

Weather Forecast

• partly cloudy
• high temperature: 63 degrees
• low temperature: 51 degrees
• chance of precipitation: 10 percent
• humidity: 61 percent
• sunrise: 6:27 a.m.
• sunset: 7:23 p.m.

The Main Event

• Following a closed meeting on Apr. 5, the meets tonight for the first time in proper form since Mar. 22. The Redevelopment Agency, the LUCE, how should be regulated and a discussion about a proposed bike lane on Michigan Ave. are among the topics on the packed agenda. Check out the full itinerary right here. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at . Check back with Santa Monica Patch for more coverage of the meeting.

The Runner-Up

• A special meeting of the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the 's Multipurpose Room. The only item on the agenda is a presentation regarding the design of the .

Other Happenings

• Shakespeare buffs, you're in for a treat: Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham and art director Jeffrey Horowitz will lead a discussion about The Merchant of Venice at starting at 7:30 p.m. If you've had any lingering questions about the play, bring them with you, as there will be a Q&A as well.
• Has your new smart phone left you dialing "help"? Head over to the , where "Tech Time Tuesday" will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn how to maximize the device for their business, and which apps are worth downloading.
• Groupon busted out a new deal on The today: two premium wine flights and a six-piece crostini sampler for $25. The half-off discount expires Aug. 13.

Last but Not Least

• Suffering from writer's block? Drop by this week's gathering of , happening at the from 12 to 2:30 p.m.

(Go here for more events happening today.)

This Day in Santa Monica History

• On Apr. 12, 1974, Mott the Hoople performed at the (source: BeehiveCandy.com).

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This article was updated at 8:07 a.m.