Written Comment — Santa Monica City Council, September 27, 2022

1 Vernice Hankins
From: Ron Berinstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 1:12 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of nonaviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.

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Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.

Sincerely,
Ron Berinstein
Veteran Aviation Safety Presenter
Santa Monica - Los Angeles - Orange County - San Diego
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1 Vernice Hankins
From: Brian Reff <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:12 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

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2 Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Brian Reff
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3 Vernice Hankins
From: Bobby Loesch <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:08 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

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4 Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
[name]
Resident of Santa Monica
[if not a resident of Santa Monica, delete the line above - no need to indicate your City of residency if it is other than Santa Monica]
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6 Vernice Hankins
From: Estevan Roth <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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7 All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:

1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Estevan Roth
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8 Vernice Hankins
From: Vikram Sasi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

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9 Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.

Sincerely,
Vikram Sasi
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10 Vernice Hankins
From: Zach Goldberg <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

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11 Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Zach Goldberg
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From: Shoichiro Akiyama <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 5:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

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All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Shoichiro Akiyama
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From: Time To Fly Planes - Gary Palmer <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:34 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom Item 16.B
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2 must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
--
Gary Palmer, CFI, Co‐Founder
Time To Fly Planes
http://timetoflyplanes.com/
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From: Drew McCoy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18.

In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR

61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.

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Sincerely,
Drew McCoy
Private Pilot Certificate #3887116
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From: David Grant <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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6 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
David Grant
Resident of Santa Monica
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From: Christopher Thomas <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 9:19 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item #16.b. Sep 27, 2022, City Council Meeting - Need for Aviation input

EXTERNAL
Dear Council
Please revise Section 1016 of the City Charter to include the requirement for Aviation Technical experience/expertise per most commissions.

It is essential representation for the proper operation and safety of the airport and that of our community.

Those operating it today lack the expertise, guidelines and training to operate this safely.

Examples:
‐ hangars used for non aviation activities often containing hazardous materials ‐ cars/motorcycles stored and driven around the asphalt clearly a major hazard to aircraft ‐ non aviation related vehicles racing around the asphalt perimeter posing a hazard to aircraft ‐ unlicensed and uninsured businesses operating in the hangars ‐ people walking around the airport at night for exercise ‐ a flying school that requires adult management and oversight etc
We can and should do better.

Dr. C.Thomas
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From: Charlton <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 11:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; "[email protected]"@mx0a-00399d01.pphosted.com Cc: Charlton Breon
Subject: Qualifications for a new Airpot Commission

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid Item 16.B
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3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,

Charlton D. Breon
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From: Nate <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 12:38 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
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EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1. Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.

2. Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.

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2 3. Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Thanks,
Nathan Siahpush
310‐907‐6270
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From: Moriah <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 12:18 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: qualifications for new Commissioner, wouldn't it be wise to have some knowledge in the arena you might be voting on?

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to Item 16.B
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2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter, My name is: Moriah C Slates
I reside @ 1427 Harvard St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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From: John Ringel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 1:21 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Airport Commissioner

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I am writing to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stake holders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second,and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a Item 16.B
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2 whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.

2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.

3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

To put this in simple terms, would you require your doctor to have expertise in the field you are seeking medical advice or treatment? The same should apply for the position of SMO Airport Commissioner. This person must have an aviation background and knowledge of how an airport operates. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the airport tenants and to the city of Santa Monica as a whole.

Sincerely,

John Ringel
Retired B787 Captain
United Airlines
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From: Blake Bobit <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 2:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.

This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below).

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To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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3 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Blake Bobit
[email protected]
+1 310 251 2267
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From: Eve Lopez <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 1:42 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Cc: Eve Lopez Esq.; Eve Lopez
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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5 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Eve Lopez,
Sunset Park Resident
SMO Tenant
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From: ANTHONY SCHWARZ <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 4:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: airport commissioner replacement

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO Item 16.B
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2 including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Tony Schwarz
(310) 344‐2197 cell
[email protected]
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From: Marilyn Perna <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Airport Commission Requirements

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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Sincerely,
Marilyn Perna
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From: Barry Isaacson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.

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Sincerely,
Barry Isaacson
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From: Chris Sattlberger <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 9:17 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community Item 16.B
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2 as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.

All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:
1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Chris Sattlberger
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(310) 694-1752
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From: Lee Unger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:29 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Thank you for your consideration of immediately aligning qualifications of members of the Airport Commission to reflect knowledge and experience in various sectors of aviation.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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2 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Thank you for revising Section 1016 of the City Charter whereas members of the Airport Commission are appropriately qualified in aviation operations and capable of best serving the City Council.

Sincerely,
Virginia "Lee" Unger
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From: Michael Cannata <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: agenda item #16.b. 9/27/22

EXTERNAL
Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

Dear Council Members,

I am writing this council in support of the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky; however,
Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
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Sincerely,

Michael Cannata
michael cannata
[email protected]
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From: Alice and Andy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:12 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Request Eligibility Requirements

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active Item 16.B
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2 users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Andrew Kopetzky
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From: Mark Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:13 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky has resigned

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
Please replace his seat with an active pilot and/or airport user.

Please ask your city attorney, Ivan Campbell, Airport Manager Stelios Makrides, or any airport staff member, for a recommendation, as to who should replace the seat on the airport commission. They will have valuable insight that should not be ignored.

Every city with an airport has an Airport Commission that has knowledgeable and experienced members of the aviation community – except for Santa Monica.

It is unethical and a disservice to all stake holders, to continually stack the airport commission with radical anti‐airport residents, most who purchased a home next to an airport.

I attend Airport Commission meetings. I am continually horrified at the blundering inaccurate discussions that take place. It is detrimental to our common goals of a cleaner, safer and quieter airport. Last night was full of speculation and uninformed comments ‐ no one had done any basic research. It was beyond embarrassing. This is not a functional government.

Joseph Schmitz is a comical cartoon character – who may have been a pilot in the 1960’s but babbles incoherently on tangential topics and continually wastes Airport Staff time. Diane Reynolds was recently appointed – she moved closer to the airport and then claims the pollution caused health problems. Other members don’t even show up for meetings (Commissioner Neri is in violation of attendance standards) or only talk about creating a park in ten years The Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City.” The commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.

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2 This will only happen with an active professional and experienced aviation professional and not a crony of Zina Josephs. An aviation tenant and experienced pilot on the Airport Commission would create a validity that has been absent for decades.

Please protect our assets and our community and seek to work with people, who will guide you to make educated decisions based on expertise.

Thank you.

I recommend: Kate Scott and Eve Lopez, both respected residents of Santa Monica who are FAA licensed pilots and legally current.

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From: Dave Hopkins <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:12 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27 2022 City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,

I am writing to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as Item 16.B
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2 defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.
3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Additionally, much airport staff time is wasted at airport commission meetings as airport staff have to explain the basics of aviation and airport operations to current commission members, wasting taxpayer time and resources.

Sincerely,
David J. Hopkins.
22+ year Ocean Park Santa Monica resident.
[email protected]
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From: Andrew S. Pomerantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre
Cc: Andrew S. Pomerantz
Subject: RE: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Honorable Council Members,
I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.

Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.

To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:

Membership Categories and Qualifications:

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2 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.
2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.

Sincerely,
Andrew
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