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Santa Monica City Council
March 19, 2024

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March 19, 2024
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Santa Monica City Council
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Packet Pg. 585 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0151430 PR0136849 N/A 1650
1751 CLOVERFIELD BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90404--400 (323) 351-8206 SAFE HAVEN 1ST FLOOR FOOD SERV 5/7/2019

CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICE VIOLATIONS
1 Violation: # 35. Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity - 114130, 114130.1, 114130 Violation Text: All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, meet applicable standards be fully operative, and in good repair.

Corrective Action: Repair the top covering board inside the two door reach in freezer, as observed the board detached. Director Khan Watson told EHS they will replace it since it defrosting several times a day.

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Posting of the final Score/Grade is required in those cities that have adopted County Ordinance 97-0071

1. Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fee for each additional re-inspection.

2. Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report or your grade with the department by contacting the supervisor at the Environmental Health office indicated on page one of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report and the grade shall remain in effect.

3. If you are not satisfied with your score or grade on this report, you may be eligible for an Owner Initiated Inspection, which may result in a change in your grade. Contact your Environmental Health office indicated on the front page of this report within 3 business days for eligibility determination and fee information.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

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Packet Pg. 586 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT w CHIEF: PABINA BISTA
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
No violation(s) observed at the time of the inspection
Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Program Identifier: Service:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
1751 CLOVERFIELD BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90404--400
SAFE HAVEN 1ST FLOOR FOOD SERV
N/A
5/7/2019
(310) 883-1222
04:35 PM 05:17 PM

SAFE HAVEN, CLOVERFIELD SERVICES CENTER

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
FA0151430 PR0136847 N/A 2485
EH Office Number:

YUANZHI CHENG
Referrals: B & S Fire Zoning MAD/VDC Other

CORRECTIVE ACTION / NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED
(626) 430-5156 ROUTINE INSPECTION
Email Address: [email protected] EHS:

Mailing Address: 1453 16TH ST , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2715 The checked items represent Health Code violations for the units or areas specified and must be corrected by the compliance date(s) given above, unless otherwise stated in the body of the report. All violations, including violations existing in units not inspected, shall be corrected in a workmanlike manner to conform with all state and local regulations.

Obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits before commencing repairs or construction.

VIOLATION CATEGORY
VERMIN

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL
Cockroaches
Flies
Mosquitoes
Mites / Fleas
Bedbugs
TOILET
SINKS

BATH / SHOWER

COMFORT HEAT

APPLIANCE

FURNISHING
Rats / Mice
No Water
No Hot Water
Water Line
Cross Connection
Inadequate Flow
Sewer / Drain Lines
Cover Plates
Outlet / Fixtures
Wiring
Tank / Base / Bowl / Other
Tub / Shower Stall
Faucet Fixtures
Sink Basin
Fixtures
Inoperable
Unapproved Type
Missing
Appliances
Bedding
Furniture
Counter, Cabinets, Vanities,
Shelving, etc.

Illegal Conversions
Unapproved Use
Overcrowding
Unit Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Count Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Non-Crit Critical
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit

OCCUPANCY
Inadequate Lighting

LIGHTING
Common Restroom
Laundry Room / Rec Room
Refuse Area / Bins
Cast - Offs / Debris / Waste
Animals
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
General
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Peeling Paint
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Suspected Mold
Window / Screens
Ventilation
Roof
Stairs
Vent Screens
Unit Unit
Count Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Responsible Person

SANITATION

STRUCTURE

MISCELLANEOUS
Permit Available
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Packet Pg. 587 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0151430 PR0136847 N/A 2485
1751 CLOVERFIELD BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90404--400 (310) 883-1222 SAFE HAVEN 1ST FLOOR FOOD SERV 5/7/2019

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS

UNITS INSPECTED/NOT AVAILABLE
Number of unit(s) the tenant stated no violations:

Number of unit(s) not available for inspection:

Number of inspected unit(s) without violations:
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Packet Pg. 588 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees.

Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report by contacting the supervisor at the phone number of the Environmental Health office indicated on front page of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report shall remain in effect.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

ADVISORIES / WARNINGS

CALIFORNIA STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WARNING
Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the State Revenue and Taxation code provide, in part, that a taxpayer, who derives rental income from housing determined by the local regulatory agency to be substandard by reason of violation of State or local codes dealing with health, safety, or building, cannot deduct from State personal income tax and bank and corporation income tax, deductions for interest, depreciation or taxes attributable to such substandard structure where the substandard conditions are not corrected within six (6) months after notice of violation by the regulatory agency. THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THAT SIX-MONTH PERIOD. The Department is required by law to notify the Franchise Tax Board of failure to comply with these code sections.

Please be advised that the above WARNING is for purpose of compliance with the State Revenue and Taxation Code only. Compliance with Health Laws as noted on the attached Inspection Report or Notice of Violation must be made within the time specified on the report or notice.

LEAD CORRECTION ADVISORY
WARNING: You are hereby advised that corrections ordered by this report/official notice may disturb surfaces that may contain lead-based paint.

Lead-based paint can be commonly found in housing built prior to 1978.

Prior to making any corrections ordered and in conjunction with repairs or rehabilitation, you must determine if lead is present in the dwelling unit/apartment/room. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and other from exposure to contamination For further information on lead hazards call 1(800) LA-4-LEAD.

OTHER INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Exposure to internal environmental elements, such as asbestos, molds, and mildew, dust mites, droppings from cockroaches and rodents, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, pesticides, and radon also contribute to unhealthy housing environments. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and others from exposure to these elements.

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Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w

HEALTHY HOMES ADVISORY
The potentially hazardous condition(s) marked below were observed on your property. These conditions could cause harm/injury to persons on the property or lead to costly repairs. The Environmental Health Division recommends correcting the following checked item(s).

WATER INTRUSION - CAN LEAD TO MOLD GROWTH AND COSTLY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Check

TRIP/FALL - UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

POISONING - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND LEAD HAZARD EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL POISONING PESTS
SCALD/BURN - WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120°F CAN CAUSE SCALD/BURN INJURIES Building lacking rain gutter systems - can lead to pooling of water on the roof and/or water intrusion into the building.

Sprinklers hitting building - can cause water damage on interior/exterior walls/surfaces.

Drainage issues - improper water drainage can lead to water intrusion into the units.

Poor traction - on common area walkways & stairs can result in slips & falls, especially when wet.

Inadequate lighting - can result in poor visibility, safety hazards such as trips & falls, and other public safety issues.

Child attractive nuisance - such as open trenches, wheelbarrow, unattended ladder, and exposed nails can attract a child to the hazard and become injured.

Hazardous materials - paint cans/pesticides can cause injury if not properly stored away from children.

Lead hazards - bare soil around buildings built before 1978 may contain lead that can poison children. Bare soil should be covered with grass or other ground cover. Do not allow children to play in areas with bare soil.

Termites - can damage the building's structural integrity and compromise building safety.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Ants or other venomous pests - can cause injury or illness through bites, stings, etc.

Water too hot: over 120°F - can lead to scalding or burns, especially to young children and the elderly. Water temperatures at the fixtures should be no more than 120°F to prevent burns. Minimum requirements for hot water is at 110°F per State law (25 CRR § 32(a)).

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Packet Pg. 590 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
EHS:

Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Expiration Date:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Service:

Program Identifier:

Facility Status
Score:

Grade
FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331

SAMOSHEL
N/A
2/12/2019
03:00 PM 03:50 PM

SAMOSHEL-FOOD SERVICE

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

CORRECTIVE ACTION / NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED
FA0149776 PR0137169 N/A 1634 NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED EH Office Number:

Certified Food Protection Manager:
90 A

MAGDALENE ONYEMERE
Christina Diaz
06/29/2022
(626) 430-5156
Email Address: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1453 16TH ST , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2715 ?COS = Corrected on-site
MIN = Minor Violation
N/O = Not observed
X
P
MAJ = Major Violation
N/A = Not applicable
X
P
XOut = Items not in compliance
P IN = In compliance
11 11
11 4
3 OUT

COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT

48. Plan review

49. Samples Collection

50. Impoundment/VC&D

51. Permit Suspension
OUT
OUT

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Preventive measures that can reduce food borne illness.

SUPERVISION

GENERAL FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

FOOD STORAGE/DISPLAY/SERVICE

EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS/LINENS

24. Person in charge present and performs duties

25. Personal cleanliness and hair restraints

26. Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

29. Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used

28. Washing fruits and vegetables

27. Food separated and protected

30. Food storage; food storage containers identified

31. Consumer self service

32. Food properly labeled & honestly presented
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 33. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

34. Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used; test equipment

35. Equipment/utensils approved; installed; good repair; capacity

36. Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

37. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

38. Thermometers provided and accurate

39. Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

40. Plumbing; fixtures, backflow devices, drainage

41. Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

42. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

43. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing

44. Floors, walls and ceiling: properly built, maintained and clean

45. No unapproved sleeping quarters

46. Signs posted; last inspection report available

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

SIGNS/REQUIREMENTS
X
X

47. Permits available
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 20. Licensed health care facilities/public & private schools:
prohibited foods not offered

22. Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

23. No insect, rodent, birds or animals present
P
P

2 2
2 21a. Hot water available
21b. Water available
2 ADDITIONAL CRITICAL RISK FACTORS

15. Food obtained from approved source

16. Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

17. Compliance with Gulf Oyster Regulations

18. Compliance with variance, specialized process & HACCP

19. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercook food
P

P

P
P
P
P

2 2
2 2
4 4

52. Multiple Major Critical Risk Violations / Increased Risk to Public Health

7. Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

8. Time as a public health control; procedures & records

9. Proper cooling methods

10. Proper cooking time and temperature

11. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

12. Returned and re-service of food

13. Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated

14. Food contact surface; clean and sanitized

FOOD FROM APPROVED SOURCES
P

P
P
P
P

P

2 2
2 2
2 4
4 4
4 4
4 4 X
X
2 TIME AND TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP
2 PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
1b. Food safety certification

2. Communicable disease; reporting, restrictions & exclusions

3. No discharge from eyes, nose and mouth

4. Proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use

5. Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use

6. Adequate hand washing facilities: supplied and accessible

P
P
P
P
P

1a. Demonstration of knowledge
P
2 2
2 2
2 4
4 X
OUT
IN N/A COSN/O Maj Min

CRITICAL RISK FACTORS
The following pose a threat to public health and must be corrected immediately.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH, HYGIENE & KNOWLEDGE
P
P
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Packet Pg. 591 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137169 N/A 1634
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331
SAMOSHEL 2/12/2019

CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
2 Violation: # 01a. Demonstration of knowledge - 113947-113947.1 Violation Text: All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of major food allergens, their assigned duties, and be able to demonstrate appropriate food safety principles.

Corrective Action: Ensure all food employees have adequate knowledge of, and are properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.

All facility food helper shall be provided with adequate training pertaining food temperature or as relates to assigned duties.

Observed facility food helper with inadequate knowledge on steam table food temperature.

4 Violation: # 11. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding - 114014, 114016 Violation Text: Any potentially hazardous foods reheated for hot holding must be brought to an internal temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.

Corrective Action: Properly reheat all previously cooked potentially hazardous foods (PHF) according to established time and temperature criteria prior to placing in hot holding equipment.

Observed grind beef held at unapproved temperature in the steam table. (Corrected with proper reheating).

2 Violation: # 14. Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized - 113984(e), 114097, 114099 Violation Text: All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized.

Corrective Action: Discontinue allowing food to contact unclean equipment.

Food equipment shall be properly clean and sanitized to be free from dried debris or crumbles to prevent food contamination.

Observed accumulated dried debris around the can opener and inside the holder.

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICE VIOLATIONS
1 Violation: # 33. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair - 114115 (c) Violation Text: All non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Corrective Action: Ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are maintained clean. Nonfood - contact surfaces shall be maintain clean to be free from debris or dirt.

Observed accumulated debris around the two door reach in unit fan guard, adjacent to the microwave.

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Packet Pg. 592 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137169 N/A 1634
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331
SAMOSHEL 2/12/2019
1 Violation: # 37. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use - 114149, 114149.1 Violation Text: Exhaust hoods and proper ventilation shall be provided in the facility and approved by the local building department. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas of food facility, and with light shields in food prep and utensil washing area.

Corrective Action: Clean and maintain the hood grease filters and hood surfaces.

Observed accumulated debris with grease around the hood panel surfaces.

Routine inspection conducted at interim housing with 70 beds revealed facility has a commercial kitchen. Common use areas the dinning was observed with no violation. Training provided on proper steam table holding temperature.

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Posting of the final Score/Grade is required in those cities that have adopted County Ordinance 97-0071

1. Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fee for each additional re-inspection.

2. Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report or your grade with the department by contacting the supervisor at the Environmental Health office indicated on page one of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report and the grade shall remain in effect.

3. If you are not satisfied with your score or grade on this report, you may be eligible for an Owner Initiated Inspection, which may result in a change in your grade. Contact your Environmental Health office indicated on the front page of this report within 3 business days for eligibility determination and fee information.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

PIC/Owner Signature
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Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT w CHIEF: PABINA BISTA
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
2 violation(s) observed at the time of the inspection
Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Program Identifier: Service:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331

SAMOSHEL
N/A
2/12/2019
(310) 581-9825
04:00 PM 04:47 PM

SAMOSHEL

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
EH Office Number:

MAGDALENE ONYEMERE
Referrals: B & S Fire Zoning MAD/VDC Other

CORRECTIVE ACTION / NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED
(626) 430-5156 ROUTINE INSPECTION
Email Address: NONE SPECIFIED EHS:

Mailing Address: 1453 16TH ST , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2715 The checked items represent Health Code violations for the units or areas specified and must be corrected by the compliance date(s) given above, unless otherwise stated in the body of the report. All violations, including violations existing in units not inspected, shall be corrected in a workmanlike manner to conform with all state and local regulations.

Obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits before commencing repairs or construction.

VIOLATION CATEGORY
VERMIN

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL
Cockroaches
Flies
Mosquitoes
Mites / Fleas
Bedbugs
TOILET
SINKS

BATH / SHOWER

COMFORT HEAT

APPLIANCE

FURNISHING
Rats / Mice
No Water
No Hot Water
Water Line
Cross Connection
Inadequate Flow
Sewer / Drain Lines
Cover Plates
Outlet / Fixtures
Wiring
Tank / Base / Bowl / Other
Tub / Shower Stall
Faucet Fixtures
Sink Basin
Fixtures
Inoperable
Unapproved Type
Missing
Appliances
Bedding
Furniture
Counter, Cabinets, Vanities,
Shelving, etc.

Illegal Conversions
Unapproved Use
Overcrowding
Unit Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Count Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Non-Crit Critical
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit

OCCUPANCY
Inadequate Lighting

LIGHTING
Common Restroom
Laundry Room / Rec Room
Refuse Area / Bins
Cast - Offs / Debris / Waste
Animals
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
General
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Peeling Paint
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Suspected Mold
Window / Screens
Ventilation
Roof
Stairs
Vent Screens
Unit Unit
Count Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Responsible Person

SANITATION

STRUCTURE

MISCELLANEOUS
P
1 P
Permit Available
PIC/Owner Signature
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331 (310) 581-9825 SAMOSHEL 2/12/2019

CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
Violation: Tub/Shower Stall - Premises
Violation Text: Dwelling units shall have an approved bathtub or shower, in good repair. 11.16.050; 11.20.140; 11.20.160;

11.20.170; 11.20.190; 11.20.340
Corrective Action: Repair all cracks on floor inside the men's restroom.

Facility shall maintain all interior areas including shower/restroom floors to be free from any visible cracks, chipping paints, or water damage.

Observed cracks on floor in the men's restroom by the urinal area.

Tub / Shower
Stall
Violation: Ventilation - Unit
Violation Text: All toilet rooms, bath and shower rooms and utility rooms shall be adequately ventilated to the outside atmosphere.

11.20.160; 11.20.170; 11.20.190; 11.20.330; 11.20.340; 11.

Corrective Action: Maintain all mechanical air ventilation in all units/common areas.

Observed accumulated debris around the air vent in both restrooms.

Ventilation

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
Routine inspection conducted at interim housing with 70 beds has a commercial kitchen. Exterior areas inspected (dumpster/ recycling) and interior common use areas (laundry room, storage area, sleeping rooms) was with no health violations. Facility is maintain clean and in a sanitary condition.

UNITS INSPECTED/NOT AVAILABLE
Number of unit(s) the tenant stated no violations:

Number of unit(s) not available for inspection:

Number of inspected unit(s) without violations:
0 0
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees.

Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report by contacting the supervisor at the phone number of the Environmental Health office indicated on front page of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report shall remain in effect.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

ADVISORIES / WARNINGS

CALIFORNIA STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WARNING
Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the State Revenue and Taxation code provide, in part, that a taxpayer, who derives rental income from housing determined by the local regulatory agency to be substandard by reason of violation of State or local codes dealing with health, safety, or building, cannot deduct from State personal income tax and bank and corporation income tax, deductions for interest, depreciation or taxes attributable to such substandard structure where the substandard conditions are not corrected within six (6) months after notice of violation by the regulatory agency. THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THAT SIX-MONTH PERIOD. The Department is required by law to notify the Franchise Tax Board of failure to comply with these code sections.

Please be advised that the above WARNING is for purpose of compliance with the State Revenue and Taxation Code only. Compliance with Health Laws as noted on the attached Inspection Report or Notice of Violation must be made within the time specified on the report or notice.

LEAD CORRECTION ADVISORY
WARNING: You are hereby advised that corrections ordered by this report/official notice may disturb surfaces that may contain lead-based paint.

Lead-based paint can be commonly found in housing built prior to 1978.

Prior to making any corrections ordered and in conjunction with repairs or rehabilitation, you must determine if lead is present in the dwelling unit/apartment/room. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and other from exposure to contamination For further information on lead hazards call 1(800) LA-4-LEAD.

OTHER INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Exposure to internal environmental elements, such as asbestos, molds, and mildew, dust mites, droppings from cockroaches and rodents, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, pesticides, and radon also contribute to unhealthy housing environments. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and others from exposure to these elements.

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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHIEF: PABINA BISTA w
5050 COMMERCE DR, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 - Phone: (626) 430-5156 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w

HEALTHY HOMES ADVISORY
The potentially hazardous condition(s) marked below were observed on your property. These conditions could cause harm/injury to persons on the property or lead to costly repairs. The Environmental Health Division recommends correcting the following checked item(s).

WATER INTRUSION - CAN LEAD TO MOLD GROWTH AND COSTLY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Check

TRIP/FALL - UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

POISONING - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND LEAD HAZARD EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL POISONING PESTS
SCALD/BURN - WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120°F CAN CAUSE SCALD/BURN INJURIES Building lacking rain gutter systems - can lead to pooling of water on the roof and/or water intrusion into the building.

Sprinklers hitting building - can cause water damage on interior/exterior walls/surfaces.

Drainage issues - improper water drainage can lead to water intrusion into the units.

Poor traction - on common area walkways & stairs can result in slips & falls, especially when wet.

Inadequate lighting - can result in poor visibility, safety hazards such as trips & falls, and other public safety issues.

Child attractive nuisance - such as open trenches, wheelbarrow, unattended ladder, and exposed nails can attract a child to the hazard and become injured.

Hazardous materials - paint cans/pesticides can cause injury if not properly stored away from children.

Lead hazards - bare soil around buildings built before 1978 may contain lead that can poison children. Bare soil should be covered with grass or other ground cover. Do not allow children to play in areas with bare soil.

Termites - can damage the building's structural integrity and compromise building safety.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Ants or other venomous pests - can cause injury or illness through bites, stings, etc.

Water too hot: over 120°F - can lead to scalding or burns, especially to young children and the elderly. Water temperatures at the fixtures should be no more than 120°F to prevent burns. Minimum requirements for hot water is at 110°F per State law (25 CRR § 32(a)).

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Packet Pg. 597 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED EH CHIEF NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
No violation(s) observed at the time of the inspection
Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Program Identifier: Service:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331

SAMOSHEL
N/A
10/24/2019
(310) 581-9825
03:33 PM 04:18 PM

SAMOSHEL

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
EH Office Number:

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Referrals: B & S Fire Zoning MAD/VDC Other

CORRECTIVE ACTION / NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED

ROUTINE INSPECTION
Email Address: [email protected] EHS:

Mailing Address: 1453 16TH ST , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2715 The checked items represent Health Code violations for the units or areas specified and must be corrected by the compliance date(s) given above, unless otherwise stated in the body of the report. All violations, including violations existing in units not inspected, shall be corrected in a workmanlike manner to conform with all state and local regulations.

Obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits before commencing repairs or construction.

VIOLATION CATEGORY
VERMIN

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL
Cockroaches
Flies
Mosquitoes
Mites / Fleas
Bedbugs
TOILET
SINKS

BATH / SHOWER

COMFORT HEAT

APPLIANCE

FURNISHING
Rats / Mice
No Water
No Hot Water
Water Line
Cross Connection
Inadequate Flow
Sewer / Drain Lines
Cover Plates
Outlet / Fixtures
Wiring
Tank / Base / Bowl / Other
Tub / Shower Stall
Faucet Fixtures
Sink Basin
Fixtures
Inoperable
Unapproved Type
Missing
Appliances
Bedding
Furniture
Counter, Cabinets, Vanities,
Shelving, etc.

Illegal Conversions
Unapproved Use
Overcrowding
Unit Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Count Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Non-Crit Critical
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit

OCCUPANCY
Inadequate Lighting

LIGHTING
Common Restroom
Laundry Room / Rec Room
Refuse Area / Bins
Cast - Offs / Debris / Waste
Animals
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
General
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Peeling Paint
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Suspected Mold
Window / Screens
Ventilation
Roof
Stairs
Vent Screens
Unit Unit
Count Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Responsible Person

SANITATION

STRUCTURE

MISCELLANEOUS
Permit Available
PIC/Owner Signature
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED EH CHIEF NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331 (310) 581-9825 SAMOSHEL 10/24/2019

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
Routine inspection conducted on site revealed facility is planning to go through complete remodeling of both the kitchen and the sleeping areas. Residents are slowly being moved to other facility for the remodeling plans. Inspector will be back on site around December for second inspection to confirm start / finish dates. No violations observed at the time.

UNITS INSPECTED/NOT AVAILABLE
Number of unit(s) the tenant stated no violations:

Number of unit(s) not available for inspection:

Number of inspected unit(s) without violations:
0 0
0 PIC/Owner Signature
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Packet Pg. 599 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED EH CHIEF NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees.

Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report by contacting the supervisor at the phone number of the Environmental Health office indicated on front page of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report shall remain in effect.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

ADVISORIES / WARNINGS

CALIFORNIA STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WARNING
Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the State Revenue and Taxation code provide, in part, that a taxpayer, who derives rental income from housing determined by the local regulatory agency to be substandard by reason of violation of State or local codes dealing with health, safety, or building, cannot deduct from State personal income tax and bank and corporation income tax, deductions for interest, depreciation or taxes attributable to such substandard structure where the substandard conditions are not corrected within six (6) months after notice of violation by the regulatory agency. THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THAT SIX-MONTH PERIOD. The Department is required by law to notify the Franchise Tax Board of failure to comply with these code sections.

Please be advised that the above WARNING is for purpose of compliance with the State Revenue and Taxation Code only. Compliance with Health Laws as noted on the attached Inspection Report or Notice of Violation must be made within the time specified on the report or notice.

LEAD CORRECTION ADVISORY
WARNING: You are hereby advised that corrections ordered by this report/official notice may disturb surfaces that may contain lead-based paint.

Lead-based paint can be commonly found in housing built prior to 1978.

Prior to making any corrections ordered and in conjunction with repairs or rehabilitation, you must determine if lead is present in the dwelling unit/apartment/room. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and other from exposure to contamination For further information on lead hazards call 1(800) LA-4-LEAD.

OTHER INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Exposure to internal environmental elements, such as asbestos, molds, and mildew, dust mites, droppings from cockroaches and rodents, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, pesticides, and radon also contribute to unhealthy housing environments. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and others from exposure to these elements.

PIC/Owner Signature
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED EH CHIEF NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w

HEALTHY HOMES ADVISORY
The potentially hazardous condition(s) marked below were observed on your property. These conditions could cause harm/injury to persons on the property or lead to costly repairs. The Environmental Health Division recommends correcting the following checked item(s).

WATER INTRUSION - CAN LEAD TO MOLD GROWTH AND COSTLY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Check

TRIP/FALL - UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

POISONING - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND LEAD HAZARD EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL POISONING PESTS
SCALD/BURN - WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120°F CAN CAUSE SCALD/BURN INJURIES Building lacking rain gutter systems - can lead to pooling of water on the roof and/or water intrusion into the building.

Sprinklers hitting building - can cause water damage on interior/exterior walls/surfaces.

Drainage issues - improper water drainage can lead to water intrusion into the units.

Poor traction - on common area walkways & stairs can result in slips & falls, especially when wet.

Inadequate lighting - can result in poor visibility, safety hazards such as trips & falls, and other public safety issues.

Child attractive nuisance - such as open trenches, wheelbarrow, unattended ladder, and exposed nails can attract a child to the hazard and become injured.

Hazardous materials - paint cans/pesticides can cause injury if not properly stored away from children.

Lead hazards - bare soil around buildings built before 1978 may contain lead that can poison children. Bare soil should be covered with grass or other ground cover. Do not allow children to play in areas with bare soil.

Termites - can damage the building's structural integrity and compromise building safety.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Ants or other venomous pests - can cause injury or illness through bites, stings, etc.

Water too hot: over 120°F - can lead to scalding or burns, especially to young children and the elderly. Water temperatures at the fixtures should be no more than 120°F to prevent burns. Minimum requirements for hot water is at 110°F per State law (25 CRR § 32(a)).

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RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
EHS:

Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Expiration Date:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Service:

Program Identifier:

Facility Status
Score:

Grade
FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331

SAMOSHEL
N/A
10/24/2019
02:20 PM 03:10 PM

SAMOSHEL-FOOD SERVICE

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

CORRECTIVE ACTION / NO FOLLOW UP REQUIRED
FA0149776 PR0137169 N/A 1651 NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED EH Office Number:

Certified Food Protection Manager:
93 A

MAGDALENE ONYEMERE
Christina Dias
06/29/2022
Email Address: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1453 16TH ST , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2715 ?COS = Corrected on-site
MIN = Minor Violation
N/O = Not observed
X
P
MAJ = Major Violation
N/A = Not applicable
X
P
XOut = Items not in compliance
P IN = In compliance
11 11
11 4
3 OUT

COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT

48. Plan review

49. Samples Collection

50. Impoundment/VC&D

51. Permit Suspension
OUT
OUT

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Preventive measures that can reduce food borne illness.

SUPERVISION

GENERAL FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

FOOD STORAGE/DISPLAY/SERVICE

EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS/LINENS

24. Person in charge present and performs duties

25. Personal cleanliness and hair restraints

26. Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

29. Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used

28. Washing fruits and vegetables

27. Food separated and protected

30. Food storage; food storage containers identified

31. Consumer self service

32. Food properly labeled & honestly presented
X
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 33. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

34. Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used; test equipment

35. Equipment/utensils approved; installed; good repair; capacity

36. Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

37. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

38. Thermometers provided and accurate

39. Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

40. Plumbing; fixtures, backflow devices, drainage

41. Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

42. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

43. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing

44. Floors, walls and ceiling: properly built, maintained and clean

45. No unapproved sleeping quarters

46. Signs posted; last inspection report available

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

SIGNS/REQUIREMENTS
X
X

47. Permits available
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 20. Licensed health care facilities/public & private schools:
prohibited foods not offered

22. Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

23. No insect, rodent, birds or animals present
P
P

2 2
2 21a. Hot water available
21b. Water available
2 ADDITIONAL CRITICAL RISK FACTORS

15. Food obtained from approved source

16. Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

17. Compliance with Gulf Oyster Regulations

18. Compliance with variance, specialized process & HACCP

19. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercook food
P

P
P

P
P
P

2 2
2 2
4 4

52. Multiple Major Critical Risk Violations / Increased Risk to Public Health

7. Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

8. Time as a public health control; procedures & records

9. Proper cooling methods

10. Proper cooking time and temperature

11. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

12. Returned and re-service of food

13. Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated

14. Food contact surface; clean and sanitized

FOOD FROM APPROVED SOURCES

P
P
P
P
P
P

P
2 2
2 2
2 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
? X
2 TIME AND TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP
2 PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
1b. Food safety certification

2. Communicable disease; reporting, restrictions & exclusions

3. No discharge from eyes, nose and mouth

4. Proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use

5. Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use

6. Adequate hand washing facilities: supplied and accessible P
P
P
P
P
P

1a. Demonstration of knowledge
P
2 2
2 2
2 4
4 OUT
IN N/A COSN/O Maj Min

CRITICAL RISK FACTORS
The following pose a threat to public health and must be corrected immediately.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH, HYGIENE & KNOWLEDGE
P
P
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RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137169 N/A 1651
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331
SAMOSHEL 10/24/2019

CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
4 Violation: # 07. Proper hot and cold holding temperatures - 113996, 113998, 114037 Violation Text: Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41°F/45°F or at or above 135°F.

Corrective Action: Maintain all potentially hazardous foods (PHF) at 41°F/45°F or below or at or above 135°F.

Observed potato salad held at 50 F in the food serving area. Training provided and food disposed.

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICE VIOLATIONS
1 Violation: # 30. Food properly stored; food storage containers identified - 114047, 114049, 114051 Violation Text: Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor to prevent possible contamination in approved containers and labeled as to contents.

Corrective Action: Ensure all food items are stored in approved areas and with sufficient protection to prevent cross contamination.

Observed cooked beans inside the reach in unit, not properly protected. Corrected.

1 Violation: # 33. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair - 114115 (c) Violation Text: All non-food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Corrective Action:

Maintain equipment in good repair.

Observed torn gasket inside the kitchen two door reach in refrigeration.

1 Violation: # 37. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use - 114149, 114149.1 Violation Text: Exhaust hoods and proper ventilation shall be provided in the facility and approved by the local building department. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas of food facility, and with light shields in food prep and utensil washing area.

Corrective Action: Clean and maintain the hood surfaces.

Observed accumulated debris around the hood surface panels

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RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE NOT SPECIFIED w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Training was provided on proper food temperature holding and would be followed up in the next routine inspection.

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Posting of the final Score/Grade is required in those cities that have adopted County Ordinance 97-0071

1. Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fee for each additional re-inspection.

2. Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report or your grade with the department by contacting the supervisor at the Environmental Health office indicated on page one of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report and the grade shall remain in effect.

3. If you are not satisfied with your score or grade on this report, you may be eligible for an Owner Initiated Inspection, which may result in a change in your grade. Contact your Environmental Health office indicated on the front page of this report within 3 business days for eligibility determination and fee information.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: HOUSING AND INST. CHIEF: PATRICK CHUN w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES w DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
3530 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1110, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 - Phone: (213) 351-0288 No violation(s) observed at the time of the inspection
Facility Name:

Owner/Permittee:

Facility Address: City/Zip:

Inspection Date:

Re-inspection Date:

Phone #:

Time Out:

Action:

Result:

Program Identifier: Service:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Time In:
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331

SAMOSHEL
N/A
3/9/2021
(310) 581-9825
12:30 PM 01:00 PM

SAMOSHEL

OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
EH Office Number:

MELISSA HOSSEINI
Referrals: B & S Fire Zoning MAD/VDC Other

CORRECTIVE ACTION NOT REQUIRED
(213) 351-0288 ROUTINE INSPECTION
Email Address: [email protected] EHS:

Mailing Address: 2116 ARLINGTON AVE STE 100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 The checked items represent Health Code violations for the units or areas specified and must be corrected by the compliance date(s) given above, unless otherwise stated in the body of the report. All violations, including violations existing in units not inspected, shall be corrected in a workmanlike manner to conform with all state and local regulations. Obtain any necessary approvals and/or permits before commencing repairs or construction.

VIOLATION CATEGORY
VERMIN

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL
Cockroaches
Flies
Mosquitoes
Mites / Fleas
Bedbugs
TOILET
SINKS

BATH / SHOWER

COMFORT HEAT

APPLIANCE

FURNISHING
Rats / Mice
No Water
No Hot Water
Water Line
Cross Connection
Inadequate Flow
Sewer / Drain Lines
Cover Plates
Outlet / Fixtures
Wiring
Tank / Base / Bowl / Other
Tub / Shower Stall
Faucet Fixtures
Sink Basin
Fixtures
Inoperable
Unapproved Type
Missing
Appliances
Bedding
Furniture
Counter, Cabinets, Vanities,
Shelving, etc.

Illegal Conversions
Unapproved Use
Overcrowding
Unit Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Count Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Non-Crit Critical
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit

OCCUPANCY
Inadequate Lighting

LIGHTING
Common Restroom
Laundry Room / Rec Room
Refuse Area / Bins
Cast - Offs / Debris / Waste
Animals
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
General
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Peeling Paint
Wall / Ceiling / Floor -
Suspected Mold
Window / Screens
Ventilation
Roof
Stairs
Vent Screens
Unit Unit
Count Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Premises
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical Non-Crit Critical Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Non-Crit Non-Crit
Responsible Person

SANITATION

STRUCTURE

MISCELLANEOUS
Permit Available
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: HOUSING AND INST. CHIEF: PATRICK CHUN w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
3530 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1110, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 - Phone: (213) 351-0288 Facility Name:

Facility Address:

FA: PR: SR: PE:

Inspection Date:

City/Zip: Phone #:

FA0149776 PR0137300 N/A 2485
505 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90401--331 (310) 581-9825 SAMOSHEL 3/9/2021

OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS
Facility was recently renovated. Maximum beds is 60, but currently only 16 clients.

UNITS INSPECTED/NOT AVAILABLE
Number of unit(s) the tenant stated no violations:

Number of unit(s) not available for inspection:

Number of inspected unit(s) without violations:
0 0
0 PIC/Owner Signature
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Packet Pg. 606 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: HOUSING AND INST. CHIEF: PATRICK CHUN w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
3530 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1110, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 - Phone: (213) 351-0288 It is improper and illegal for any County officer, employee or inspector to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities in connection with performing their official duties.

Improper solicitations include requests for anything of value such as cash, free services, paid travel or entertainment, or tangible items such as food or beverages. Any attempt by a County employee to solicit bribes, gifts or gratuities for any reason should be reported immediately to either the County manager responsible for supervising the employee or the Fraud Hotline at (800) 544-6881 or www.lacountyfraud.org. YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Failure to correct the violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees.

Your signature on this form does not constitute agreement with its contents. You may discuss this content of this report by contacting the supervisor at the phone number of the Environmental Health office indicated on front page of this report. Until such time as a decision is rendered by this department, the content of this report shall remain in effect.

By signing below the Person in Charge/Owner understands the above noted violations and statements.

ADVISORIES / WARNINGS

CALIFORNIA STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD WARNING
Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the State Revenue and Taxation code provide, in part, that a taxpayer, who derives rental income from housing determined by the local regulatory agency to be substandard by reason of violation of State or local codes dealing with health, safety, or building, cannot deduct from State personal income tax and bank and corporation income tax, deductions for interest, depreciation or taxes attributable to such substandard structure where the substandard conditions are not corrected within six (6) months after notice of violation by the regulatory agency. THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THAT SIX-MONTH PERIOD. The Department is required by law to notify the Franchise Tax Board of failure to comply with these code sections.

LEAD CORRECTION ADVISORY
WARNING: You are hereby advised that corrections ordered in this report/official notice may disturb surfaces that may contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint can commonly be found in housing built prior to 1978. If the building was built prior to 1978, all painted surfaces are presumed to contain lead and all repair work must be completed using lead safe work practices. Any contractor, including renovators, electricians, HVAC specialists, plumbers, painters and maintenance staff, who disrupts more than six square feet of lead paint in pre-1978 homes must be EPA certified and utilize lead safe work practices under the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.

For further information on lead hazards call 1(800) LA-4-LEAD.

OTHER INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Exposure to internal environmental elements, such as asbestos, molds, and mildew, dust mites, droppings from cockroaches and rodents, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, pesticides, and radon also contribute to unhealthy housing environments. All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect occupants, workers, and others from exposure to these elements.

Please be advised that the above WARNING is for purpose of compliance with the State Revenue and Taxation Code only. Compliance with Health Laws as noted on the attached Inspection Report or Notice of Violation must be made within the time specified on the report or notice.

All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect the occupants, workers, and others from exposure to contamination. Dry sanding, dry scraping, and sand blasting without containment are prohibited.

All corrective actions must be conducted in a manner that will protect the occupants, workers, and others from exposure to contamination. Dry sanding, dry PIC/Owner Signature
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HOUSING OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT
WWW.PUBLICHEALTH.LACOUNTY.GOV/EH
OFFICE: HOUSING AND INST. CHIEF: PATRICK CHUN w
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH w
3530 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1110, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 - Phone: (213) 351-0288

HEALTHY HOMES ADVISORY
The potentially hazardous condition(s) marked below were observed on your property. These conditions could cause harm/injury to persons on the property or lead to costly repairs. The Environmental Health Division recommends correcting the following checked item(s).

WATER INTRUSION - CAN LEAD TO MOLD GROWTH AND COSTLY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Check

TRIP/FALL - UNSAFE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

POISONING - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND LEAD HAZARD EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL POISONING PESTS
SCALD/BURN - WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120°F CAN CAUSE SCALD/BURN INJURIES Building lacking rain gutter systems - can lead to pooling of water on the roof and/or water intrusion into the building.

Sprinklers hitting building - can cause water damage on interior/exterior walls/surfaces.

Drainage issues - improper water drainage can lead to water intrusion into the units.

Poor traction - on common area walkways & stairs can result in slips & falls, especially when wet.

Inadequate lighting - can result in poor visibility, safety hazards such as trips & falls, and other public safety issues.

Child attractive nuisance - such as open trenches, wheelbarrow, unattended ladder, and exposed nails can attract a child to the hazard and become injured.

Hazardous materials - paint cans/pesticides can cause injury if not properly stored away from children.

Lead hazards - bare soil around buildings built before 1978 may contain lead that can poison children. Bare soil should be covered with grass or other ground cover. Do not allow children to play in areas with bare soil.

Termites - can damage the building's structural integrity and compromise building safety.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Ants or other venomous pests - can cause injury or illness through bites, stings, etc.

Water too hot: over 120°F - can lead to scalding or burns, especially to young children and the elderly. Water temperatures at the fixtures should be no more than 120°F to prevent burns. Minimum requirements for hot water is at 110°F per State law (25 CRR § 32(a)).

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Packet Pg. 608 Attachment: Audit and Inspection Summary, The People Concern (May 20, 2021 Information Item) (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

OAKS INITIATIVE NOTICE

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS, BIDDERS, PROPOSERS

AND OTHERS SEEKING DISCRETIONARY PERMITS, CONTRACTS,

OR OTHER BENEFITS FROM THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica’s voters adopted a City Charter amendment commonly known as the Oaks Initiative. The Oaks Initiative requires the City to provide this notice and information about the Initiative’s requirements. You may obtain a full copy of the Initiative’s text from the City Clerk.

This information is required by City Charter Article XXII—Taxpayer Protection. It prohibits a public official from receiving, and a person or entity from conferring, specified personal benefits or campaign advantages from a person or entity after the official votes, or otherwise takes official action, to award a “public benefit” to that person or entity. The prohibition applies within and outside of the geographical boundaries of Santa Monica.

All persons or entities applying or receiving public benefits from the City of Santa Monica shall provide the names of trustees, directors, partners, and officers, and names of persons with more than a 10% equity, participation or revenue interest. An exception exists for persons serving in those capacities as volunteers, without compensation, for organizations exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3), (4), or (6), of the Internal Revenue Code. However, this exception does not apply if the organization is a political committee or controls political committees. Examples of a “public benefit” include public contracts to provide goods or services worth more than $25,000 or a land use approval worth more than $25,000 over a 12-month period.

In order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Oaks Initiative, the City compiles and maintains certain information. That information includes the name of any person or persons who is seeking a “public benefit.” If the “public benefit” is sought by an entity, rather than an individual person, the information includes the name of every person who is: (a) trustee, (b) director, (c) partner, (d) officer, or has (e) more than a ten percent interest in the entity. Therefore, if you are seeking a “public benefit” covered by the Oaks Initiative, you must supply that information on the Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form. This information must be updated and supplied every 12 months.

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Packet Pg. 612 Attachment: Levine Act Disclosure Form (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 1 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Christine Parra Cc: [email protected]; David White
Subject: Support Item 11-A Affordable Housing on Three City Owned Sites Attachments: 2024-03 CC Support item 11-A Affrodable Housing.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
Please find attached our letter of support for item 11-A on tonights council agenda. --
Cynthia Rose and Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chairs
Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance
SaMoSafeStreets.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

Item 11.A.

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Packet Pg. 613 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP)

March 19, 2024
RE: Support Item 11-A Affordable Housing on Three City Owned Sites Dear Santa Monica City Council Members:

Please support agenda item 11-A to enter into an agreement to build more affordable housing on the Three Cityowned sites adjacent to Wilshire Blvd. This is an opportunity for us to support critically needed affordable housing in our city that will enhance equity and diversity in Santa Monica. These projects will help to bring vibrancy to our community and neighborhoods.

This critically needed affordable housing also helps support economic diversity and community wellbeing. These projects will provide housing opportunities for our local workforce to live closer to their jobs and improve personal and community wellbeing by helping to reduce stresses associated with long commutes, reduce vehicle congestion and pollution impacts in the community, support local business and make Santa Monica a more walkable and sustainable city for future generations.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SaMoSafeStreets.org
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Packet Pg. 614 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 1 David Yakobson
From: Jason Mastbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: 3/19/2024 item 11A

EXTERNAL
Please do not loot the affordable housing fund of millions of dollars to pay for parking lots.

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Packet Pg. 615 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 2 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White
Subject: 3/19/2024 Council Agenda Item 11A - Support

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, I am happy to see the City making good on our commitment to use City-owned land for affordable housing that our community so desperately needs. I urge the Council to approve the staff recommendation and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an exclusive negotiating agreement with Hollywood Community Housing Corporation for the base case presented in the staff report.

Additionally, please do not use any part of Santa Monica’s Housing Trust Fund to pay for replacement parking.

We should be utilizing the precious resource of our Housing Trust Fund to pay for homes for people, not cars.

I appreciate the Council’s dedication to increasing the supply of affordable housing in our community.

Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 616 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 1 David Yakobson
From: Mathew Millen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:51 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Oscar de La Torre; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline M. Torosis
Subject: 3/19 #11A, Don't Repeat the Zucky's mistake

EXTERNAL
The city gave Community Corp of SM money to buy the parking lots behind Zucky's Restaurant to build a low income housing project. With no adjacent parking patrons ate elsewhere, business plummeted and Zucky's closed.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RETAIL STORES ON WILSHIRE BLVD. FUND THE REPLACEMENT ON SITE PARKING Many thanks for your consideration
Mathew Millen, Pico Neighborhood Resident
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Packet Pg. 617 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 2 David Yakobson
From: rowan sullivan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:37 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick Subject: Comment on Agenda Item 11A

EXTERNAL
Good Evening City Council,
As a resident of the Wilmont neighborhood (living by the juncƟon of Wilshire and 11th), I would like to share my support for the conversion of the nearby parking lots to housing.

Please do not stop at converƟng these three parking lots into housing. Please consider converƟng a part of the parking lot next to Vons and RiteAid on Wilshire between Euclid and 14th St into more housing. It is a parking space that is vacant for most of the day and night. There is also the parking lot behind Melisse/Rock & Pies between 11th and 12th street, the lot by the liquor store on 10th St, and the lot behind the Starbucks that are at least 50% vacant all day and night. ConverƟng these unused spaces into housing will make the street feel safer to walk down at all Ɵmes of day and bring the boulevard and its vacant store fronts to life.

Many thanks,
Rowan
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Packet Pg. 618 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 3 David Yakobson
From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:27 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 11.A

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident who lives nearby to the proposed affordable housing sites on parking lots nearby Wilshire Boulevard, I support the developments. The dire housing crisis in this city calls for these sites (and many others) to become affordable housing, not parking.

These often-empty lots need not be replaced either. Mandating parking replacement will drive up the cost of making these much-needed units, rendering them less feasible. I live close by and have never had trouble finding parking near home or near the businesses on Wilshire by these sites, nor have guests of mine. There is no permit parking on my block, because there is no need. There is also no need to replace these lots.

Sincerely,
Jacob Wasserman
11th Street and Washington Avenue
90403
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Packet Pg. 619 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 4 David Yakobson
From: Ted Winterer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:57 PM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis
Cc: David White; councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 11-A, 3/29/24 Council agenda

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
I urge you to support the staff recommendation: award the RFP and enter into an ENA with HCHC, with the CEQA exemption.

In addition, please give direction to pursue the option with the lower number of parking spaces rather than allocate $5.5M of scarce housing funds -- the proposed 96 private spaces can potentially be shared with the public given the likelihood that residents will be away during the times customers seek to visit the nearby businesses and the technology, including a number of parking apps, is available to direct customers to these open spaces.

That $5.5M would be better allocated to other future affordable housing projects. Our socioeconomic diversity is at risk and the need for deed-restricted housing is great.

Regards,
Ted Winterer
--
Ted Winterer
Realtor @Compass, 2115 Main Street Santa Monica
DRE #02047989
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Packet Pg. 620 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 2 David Yakobson
From: Phil's Eighty Grand Electric Mercedes <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:27 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 3/19/2024 item 11A
Councilmembers, as you're all well aware, Phil recently got me, an $80k electric Mercedes SUV. As Phil's $80k electric Mercedes SUV, I implore upon you to take the option to use $5.5 million of Santa Monica's affordable housing fund to make sure that there's abundant affordable housing for cars and SUVs like me so that we don't have to sleep on the street.

While I have you, please also make sure the $5.5 million parking lot provides plentiful free electric chargers so that electric SUVs like me can charge in the comfort of our affordable housing without having to rely on the largesse of our owners (Phil gets angry every time he has to pay to charge me θικλ).

Item 11.A.

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Packet Pg. 621 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) 1 David Yakobson
From: Phil's Eighty Grand Electric Mercedes <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:25 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Lana Negrete Subject: 3/19/2024 item 11A
Councilmembers, as you're all well aware, Phil recently got me, an $80k electric Mercedes SUV. As Phil's $80k electric Mercedes SUV, I implore upon you to take the option to use $5.5 million of Santa Monica's affordable housing fund to make sure that there's abundant affordable housing for cars and SUVs like me so that we don't have to sleep on the street.

While I have you, please also make sure the $5.5 million parking lot provides plentiful free electric chargers so that electric SUVs like me can charge in the comfort of our affordable housing without having to rely on the largesse of our owners (Phil gets angry every time he has to pay to charge me θικλ).

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Packet Pg. 622 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Recommendation of Development Team for
Affordable Housing on City-owned Sites
Adjacent to Wilshire Boulevard
City Council
March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 623 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Award RFP #365 to Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) for the future development of affordable housing on City-owned property at 1217 Euclid Street, 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street and 1146 Sixteenth Street; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with HCHC; and

3. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect on the environment for selection of a development team.

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Packet Pg. 624 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Background
• 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Identified City-owned sites suitable for 100% affordable housing (≤80% AMI) • Committed to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• RFP Purpose
• Evaluation and Council selection of development team

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Packet Pg. 625 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Key Submittal Content
• Qualifications, experience, financial capacity
• Housing for the proposed priority population of the development • Housing affordable to a variety of income levels from zero to 80% of area median income (AMI), either rental or for-sale
• Housing that meets or exceeds all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
• Design that incorporates sunlight, air circulation, and/or architecture that complements the local aesthetic
• Design, financing, and service plan
• Replacement public parking
• Community involvement plan

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• 9 development teams submitted proposals • Interdepartmental evaluation committee • Consultant (Harris & Associates)

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Packet Pg. 627 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Evaluation
Scoring criteria (maximum 100 total points):
• Development and Operational Experience (30 points)
• Financing Analysis and Capacity (25 points)
• Design Experience (20 points)
• Overall Development Concept (15 points)
• Community Involvement Plan (10 points)

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Packet Pg. 628 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Evaluation
Team Total Score
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation 94.9
BRIDGE Housing Corporation 90.8
Abode Communities 85.6
Community Corporation of Santa Monica 82.9
EAH Housing 79.4
Cesar Chavez Foundation/Step Up on
Second, Inc. 77.2
Menorah Housing Foundation 71.7
W.O.R.K.S./CTY Housing, Inc. 59.8
Housing Diversity Corporation 39.7

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Packet Pg. 629 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Recommendation
Recommended team :
• Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (developer)
• The People Concern (service provider for supportive housing) • Kevin Daly Architects (architect)
• Morley Builders (pre-construction general contractor/cost estimation)

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Packet Pg. 630 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Recommendation
Recommended team :
• Experienced in development and management of housing for lowincome households and people experiencing homelessness • Expertise in serving tenants in permanent supportive housing • Experience with replacement public parking

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Packet Pg. 631 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Next steps
• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
• Community outreach
• Return to Council with final development proposal for consideration and approval

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Packet Pg. 632 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) Team Introduction

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Packet Pg. 633 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (6210 : Wilshire RFP) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2027.

Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. List of Applicants
B. Written Comments

16.A
Packet Pg. 634
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Arts Commission
Name Application Date
Boghosian, Ana
Fox, Kara K.

Kairala, William R.

Karetsky, Ethan
Lin, Jason
Petrakos, Bren C.

Ramirez, Bob
Warren, Eric
12/13/2022
06/15/2022
02/22/2024
06/16/2023
01/19/2023
06/21/2022
12/13/2023
01/01/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 8
*Serves on the Library Board

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Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: List of Applicants (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Letter of recommendation for Bob Ramirez to be selected for the SM Arts Commission - 16A
Attachments: Bob Ramirez recommendation for SM Arts Commission - from Mary-Elizabeth Michaels.pdf
From: Mary-Elizabeth Michaels <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 7:33 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Cc: Sofia Klatzker <[email protected]>; ME Michaels <[email protected]> Subject: Letter of recommendation for Bob Ramirez to be selected for the SM Arts Commission Dear Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember de la Torre, Councilmember Parra, Councilmember Torosis and Councilmember Zwick, I am writing to recommend that Bob Ramirez be selected to serve as a Santa Monica Arts Commissioner.

As Chair of the Santa Monica Arts Commission, I am dedicated to helping the commission and its members develop into an effective working group that can engage in the many different aspects of Santa Monica arts and culture and be a helpful resource to you on the City Council. I believe the most effective commission is one that is full of different and diverse commissioners who each bring varied experiences and backgrounds, and I believe that Bob Ramirez would be an excellent fit for the commission.

I have met Bob Ramirez on a few occasions, the first of which was through the city’s tour in conjunction with the Reframe community engagement process regarding the Macdonald-Wright murals located in City Hall. During that tour we visited Kuruvungna Springs where Bob shared about the history of the Springs and the continued work that he and others are doing to preserve that important space. I have since connected with Bob at other Santa Monica cultural outreach gatherings.

As you’ve undoubtedly read in his application, Bob both lives and works in Santa Monica and brings a unique background as a member of the Tongva community, and impressively as the president of the Gabrielino~Tongva Springs Foundation. Professionally, Bob owns his own design and build company and is well known for having designed numerous homes and gardens in the Santa Monica area. I believe Bob’s experience would also make him an excellent resource to/member of the SM Public Arts Committee, on which a selection of SM Arts Commission members serve.

Bob is an active member of the Santa Monica community and is committed to continuing to engage in conversations about Santa Monica’s evolving culture, both arts related, as well as its relationship with the Tongva community. In addition to being a very good fit for the commission, by selecting Bob Ramirez as a Item 16.A.

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Packet Pg. 636 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 2 commissioner, the City Council would be making a concrete first step in the goal outlined in Recommendation 7 of The Reframe: City Hall Mural Phase I Report, to improve representation on Santa Monica committees.

For all the reasons stated, I encourage you to vote for Bob Ramirez to fill the open position on the Santa Monica Arts Commission. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at mary[email protected] with any questions or to discuss further.

Sincerely,
Mary-Elizabeth Michaels
Chair, Santa Monica Arts Commission
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Packet Pg. 637 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) December 18, 2023
Dear Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember de la Torre, Councilmember Parra, Councilmember Torosis and Councilmember Zwick, I am writing to recommend that Bob Ramirez be selected to serve as a Santa Monica Arts Commissioner.

As Chair of the Santa Monica Arts Commission, I am dedicated to helping the commission and its members develop into an effective working group that can engage in the many different aspects of Santa Monica arts and culture and be a helpful resource to you on the City Council. I believe the most effective commission is one that is full of different and diverse commissioners who each bring varied experiences and backgrounds, and I believe that Bob Ramirez would be an excellent fit for the commission.

I have met Bob Ramirez on a few occasions, the first of which was through the city’s tour in conjunction with the Reframe community engagement process regarding the MacdonaldWright murals located in City Hall. During that tour we visited Kuruvungna Springs where Bob shared about the history of the Springs and the continued work that he and others are doing to preserve that important space. I have since connected with Bob at other Santa Monica cultural outreach gatherings.

As you’ve undoubtedly read in his application, Bob both lives and works in Santa Monica and brings a unique background as a member of the Tongva community, and impressively as the president of the Gabrielino~Tongva Springs Foundation. Professionally, Bob owns his own design and build company and is well known for having designed numerous homes and gardens in the Santa Monica area. I believe Bob’s experience would also make him an excellent resource to/member of the SM Public Arts Committee, on which a selection of SM Arts Commission members serve.

Bob is an active member of the Santa Monica community and is committed to continuing to engage in conversations about Santa Monica’s evolving culture, both arts related, as well as its relationship with the Tongva community. In addition to being a very good fit for the commission, by selecting Bob Ramirez as a commissioner, the City Council would be making a concrete first step in the goal outlined in Recommendation 7 of The Reframe: City Hall Mural Phase I Report, to improve representation on Santa Monica committees.

For all the reasons stated, I encourage you to vote for Bob Ramirez to fill the open position on the Santa Monica Arts Commission. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected] with any questions or to discuss further.

Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Michaels
Mary-Elizabeth Michaels
Chair, Santa Monica Arts Commission
Item 16.A.

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Packet Pg. 638 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Xavier Mota
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Bob Ramirez
From: Frank Stiefel <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 1:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: Bob Ramirez

EXTERNAL
January 3, 2024,
To those it might concern,
What follows is a letter recommending Bob Ramirez as a Santa Monica Arts Commissioner.

Since I’m not familiar with the specific requirements of the office, I’ll list the skills and temperament that I think would benefit any organization.

We met when we assigned Bob the job of designing and building our home. The house has been published numerous times but beyond the quality of the project we got to fully enjoy the process.

He listens: While his homes certainly have a strong point of view, he wants the project to work for his clients as well as the community. If you care to survey a list of clients, you might find unanimity in our raves about a process that in other circumstances often ends in bad feelings and lawsuits.

His crew has been with him for over thirty years. Imagine the management skills that it takes to hold onto all your key personnel for that period.

Any conversation with Bob at some point moves toward history. In his case it’s not dispassionate reading, it’s an active commitment to preserving and honoring the past. What is now Kuruvungna Springs was once a forgotten patch of weeds, nonnative plants and a spring that dumped thousands of gallons of water onto our streets. Today, after Bob activated the Boy Scouts, his subcontractors, and friends, that water feeds fruit trees, vegetables and plants that are native to Santa Monica. Most importantly we now have a living, breathing, example of how the Tongva once lived.

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Packet Pg. 639 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 2 Similarly, Bob has lent his talent to the San Gabriel Mission where he is rebuilding structures and designing gardens.

Again, I don’t know what the Arts Commission does, but it seems to me that “Art” as it pertains to government and community is a different animal than the product of one person, alone, looking for his/her truth. As such it requires a sense of taste, balance, and the ability to hear and deal with conflicting opinions. If those are the skills the Art Commission is looking for, I can’t think of a better candidate than Bob Ramirez.

Frank Stiefel
Item 16.A.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 640 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 3 David Yakobson
From: Xavier Mota
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: An appointment to the Arts Commission
From: Naomi Okuyama <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:23 AM
To: Xavier Mota <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: An appointment to the Arts Commission
From: Ruthann Lehrer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 11:32:45 AM
To: Sofia Klatzker <[email protected]>; Naomi Okuyama <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>
Subject: Fw: An appointment to the Arts Commission

EXTERNAL
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Ruthann Lehrer <[email protected]>
To: Phil Brock <[email protected]>; Christine Parra <[email protected]>; Oscar de La Torre <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Gleam Davis <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 12:23:32 PM PST
Subject: An appointment to the Arts Commission
January 8, 2024

Honorable Mayor Brock and Councilmembers,

I am writing to strongly recommend the appointment of Bob Ramirez to the Arts Commission, for which he has recently applied.

Bob is President of the Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, belonging to the Gabrielino/Tongva group, which he is leading to impressive achievements in reclaiming and restoring their cultural heritage. The controversy over the City Hall history mural led to my reaching out to him and has resulted in my great respect and admiration for him and his work. He will be a valuable asset to the Arts Commission and to the City of Santa Monica, and I am very grateful that he has volunteered for this appointment.

His profession is the design and construction of homes and landscapes. Currently he is leading a restoration project at Mission San Gabriel to create a Gabrielino/Tongva landscape that is rooted in memory and history.

Item 16.A.

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Packet Pg. 641 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 4 His passion for his cultural heritage has led to many accomplishments at the Kuruvungna Springs, which has reached new heights of cultural revitalization and education under his tenure. He has brought together many youth groups, volunteers, and diverse nonprofit organizations to participate in this work, resulting in an evocative historic site with connections to the many groups and people who have contributed to its restoration. With a deep understanding of the history of his people and his knowledge of horticulture as well as architecture, his energetic leadership has inspired many individuals and groups to explore the full story of the Gabrielino/Tongva from before First Contact to today. Specific contributions include purification of the waters of the Sacred Springs, harnessing the springs waters to irrigate the site, removing invasive plants and replacing them with native species, planting traditional food plants, reconfiguring the surrounding chain link fence to create a sheltered environment, constructing a replica house with authentic materials, presenting ceremonial rituals of the Gabrielino/Tongva at appropriate occasions. His stewardship of the site is rooted in his intelligence, creativity, passion and inclusivity.

Bob Ramirez served as one of the resource educators for the Acknowlege + Reframe project led by the Meztli Group and he made important contributions to educating the Working Circle. So it is especially meaningful that his application for appointment to the Arts Commission fulfills one of the Meztli Group’s recommendations that will soon be presented to City Council:

Recommendation 7: Improve Representation on Santa Monica Committees.

As someone involved with the arts of architecture and landscape, as leader of the Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, and as a community inspiration, Bob Ramirez will be a worthy and significant addition to the Santa Monica Arts Commission. As the Metzli Report recommendations move into the implementation phase, his experience and expertise will be particularly helpful.

The attached video provides information about the Mission San Gabriel project. https://vimeo.com/883637905

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Ruthann Lehrer

Item 16.A.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 642 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 5 David Yakobson
From: Ruthann Lehrer <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 10:44 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra
Cc: Sofia Klatzker
Subject: Item 16A Appointment to Arts Commission

EXTERNAL
March 15, 2024
Re: New Appointment to Arts Commission, Agenda Item 16A City Council Meeting March 19, 2024

Honorable Mayor Brock and Councilmembers,

I am writing to strongly recommend the appointment of Bob Ramirez to the Arts Commission, for which he has recently applied.

Bob is President of the Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, belonging to the Gabrielino/Tongva group, which he is leading to impressive achievements in reclaiming and restoring their cultural heritage. The controversy over the City Hall history mural led to my reaching out to him and has resulted in my great respect and admiration for him and his work. He will be a valuable asset to the Arts Commission and to the City of Santa Monica, and I am very grateful that he has volunteered for this appointment.

His profession is the design and construction of homes and landscapes. Currently he is leading a restoration project at Mission San Gabriel to create a Gabrielino/Tongva landscape that is rooted in memory and history.

His passion for his cultural heritage has led to many accomplishments at the Kuruvungna Springs, which has reached new heights of cultural revitalization and education under his tenure. He has brought together many youth groups, volunteers, and diverse nonprofit organizations to participate in this work, resulting in an evocative historic site with connections to the many groups and people who have contributed to its restoration. With a deep understanding of the history of his people and his knowledge of horticulture as well as architecture, his energetic leadership has inspired many individuals and groups to explore the full story of the Gabrielino/Tongva from before First Contact to today. Specific contributions include purification of the waters of the Sacred Springs, harnessing the springs waters to irrigate the site, removing invasive plants and replacing them with native species, planting traditional food plants, reconfiguring the surrounding chain link fence to create a sheltered environment, constructing a replica house with authentic materials, presenting ceremonial rituals of the Gabrielino/Tongva at appropriate occasions. His stewardship of the site is rooted in his intelligence, creativity, passion and inclusivity.

Bob Ramirez served as one of the resource educators for the Acknowlege + Reframe project led by the Meztli Group and he made important contributions to educating the Working Circle. So it is especially meaningful that his application for appointment to the Arts Commission fulfills one of the Meztli Group’s recommendations which was approved by City Council:

Recommendation 7: Improve Representation on Santa Monica Committees.

Item 16.A.

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Packet Pg. 643 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 6 As someone involved with the arts of architecture and landscape, as leader of the Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, and as a community inspiration, Bob Ramirez will be a worthy and significant addition to the Santa Monica Arts Commission. With the Metzli Report recommendations moving into the implementation phase, his experience and expertise will be particularly helpful.

The attached video provides information about the Mission San Gabriel project. https://vimeo.com/883637905

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Ruthann Lehrer
Item 16.A.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 644 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) 7 David Yakobson
From: Joel Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 11:33 AM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Xavier Mota
Subject: Support Letter for Bob Ramirez (Arts Commission) Attachments: Bob Ramirez Support Letter 2024.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I submit this letter in support of Bob Ramirez's application for arts commissioner. As president of the Gabrielino Tongva Springs Foundation, Bob has helped revitalize Kuruvungna which in turn has created space for the reawakening of cultural art forms. For example, Kuruvungna hosted the first Tongva Basketry Workshop; for the first time in 150 years, the Tongva community has revived the art of harvesting plant material and weaving baskets.

Bob has also helped expand and deepen partnerships with important partners such as UCLA, Descanso Gardens and the Theodore Payne Foundation among others. These partnerships continue to increase the cultural importance and visibility of not only Kuruvungna but also the arts and cultural practices connected to the site and Santa Monica.

In April, students and professors from UCLA performed a survey of artifacts uncovered during construction operations on the grounds of Uni High. Over several months, the team created a database of over 1,200 items, which will help us understand the history of Kuruvungna.

With Bob's leadership, the collaboration with the UCLA Botanical Garden resulted in new plant identification tags; that include the common name, the scientific name, the family, and the Tongva name when possible. Over a hundred native species were identified, including 24 non-native heritage trees from around the world.

As part of the Meztli projects team working on the City Hall Mural Reframe project I have seen the lack of representation of First Peoples in bodies such as the Arts Commission and this is an area where their inclusion can do many things to spark both healing opportunities, build bridges between the City of Santa Monica and the First Peoples community and secondly uplift the arts and culture of Indigenous folks on par with all other communities.

The City of Santa Monica is in a unique position to do something many cities have not done yet. The inclusion of First Peoples in decision-making bodies like the Arts Commission is an important step towards healing past, present and ongoing harms.

Sincerely,
Joel Garcia
Director
323.637.4375
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) December 14, 2023
Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Arts Commission
Dear Councilmembers,
I submit this letter in support of Bob Ramirez's application for arts commissioner. As president of the Gabrielino Tongva Springs Foundation, Bob has helped revitalize Kuruvungna which in turn has created space for the reawakening of cultural art forms. For example, Kuruvungna hosted the first Tongva Basketry Workshop; for the first time in 150 years, the Tongva community has revived the art of harvesting plant material and weaving baskets.

Bob has also helped expand and deepen partnerships with important partners such as UCLA, Descanso Gardens and the Theodore Payne Foundation among others. These partnerships continue to increase the cultural importance and visibility of not only Kuruvungna but also the arts and cultural practices connected to the site and Santa Monica.

In April, students and professors from UCLA performed a survey of artifacts uncovered during construction operations on the grounds of Uni High. Over several months, the team created a database of over 1,200 items, which will help us understand the history of Kuruvungna.

With Bob's leadership, the collaboration with the UCLA Botanical Garden resulted in new plant identification tags; that include the common name, the scientific name, the family, and the Tongva name when possible. Over a hundred native species were identified, including 24 non-native heritage trees from around the world.

As part of the Meztli projects team working on the City Hall Mural Reframe project I have seen the lack of representation of First Peoples in bodies such as the Arts Commission and this is an area where their inclusion can do many things to spark both healing opportunities, build bridges between the City of Santa Monica and the First Peoples community and secondly uplift the arts and culture of Indigenous folks on par with all other communities.

The City of Santa Monica is in a unique position to do something many cities have not done yet. The inclusion of First Peoples in decision-making bodies like the Arts Commission is an important step towards healing past, present and ongoing harms.

Sincerely,
Joel Garcia
Director
323.637.4375
[email protected]
Meztli Projects: 6615 Easton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022 | 323-637-4375 | meztliprojects.org meztli projects
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Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: Written Comments (6305 : Appointment to the Arts Commission 16.A. (5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.B
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2025.

Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. List of Applicants
B. Written Comments

16.B
Packet Pg. 647
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Housing Commission
Name Application Date
Finley, Sheila A.

Garcia, Lydia
Gudgel, Timothy W.

Ha, Edmund
Hixon, Shane
Lynch, Deborah A.

Rush, Lynda
07/06/2023
10/12/2023
09/15/2023
10/03/2023
08/22/2023
02/05/2024
10/23/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7

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Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: List of Applicants (6306 : Appointment to the Housing Commission 16.B.(5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Theresa Marasco <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:46 AM
To: councilmtgitems; David White
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis
Subject: 3-19-24 City Council Agenda Item 16B

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor, Negrete and City Council Members, I am writing to you today in support of Deborah Lynch's application for the Housing Commission position for a person who is 62 or over and is a SMHA program participant.

Deborah has attended and has actively participated in Housing Commission meetings, City Council meetings, and informal Resident Advisory Board meetings. Deborah has a passion for, and a strong commitment to, identifying problems and advancing solutions that seniors in Santa Monica are experiencing.

Deborah has been a resident of Santa Monica for 20 years and has a great understanding of issues that seniors face with regard to housing in Santa Monica. I would ask that Deborah be appointed to the position she has applied for on the Housing Commision as her commitment to issues seniors face with regard to housing is vital to ensure a better future for seniors and enhancing their overall wellbeing.

Thank you.

Item 16.B.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: Written Comments (6306 : Appointment to the Housing Commission 16.B.(5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Ann Maggio <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:32 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: David White
Subject: Item 16B Housing Commission Board Appointment for 3/19 agenda

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
Please appoint Deborah Lynch to the open seat reserved for a person of at least 62 yrs of age AND a Santa Monica Housing participant. By all accounts, Deborah has already proven herself as knowledgeable, resourceful and helpful to a number of people finding it difficult to manage their housing questions and situations. She is the right asset for the seat and deserves to be there.

Thank you,
Ann Maggio Thanawalla
"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." - Albert Einstein Item 16.B.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: Written Comments (6306 : Appointment to the Housing Commission 16.B.(5 mins.)) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 B. Housing Commission Board Member From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:09 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 B. Housing Commission Board Member

EXTERNAL
I would like to endorse Debra Lynch for the seat that is currenlty open on the Commission. Ms. Lynch is a pro-active senior who is concerned with issues that address our seniors and god knows we need that. She is not beholden to any special interest organizations or power groups. She is not owned by the real estate industry or a lobbyist. She is real.

Please show you actually do care about seniors and put Debra Lynch in that seat where only she belongs.

Thank you,
Danielle Charney
Item 16.B.

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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: Written Comments (6306 : Appointment to the Housing Commission 16.B.(5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.C
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2026.

Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. List of Applicants

16.C
Packet Pg. 652
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Disabilities Commission
Name Application Date
Baroff, Anya
Squire, Paul J.
01/18/2024
02/02/2024
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2

16.C.a
Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: List of Applicants (6312 : Appointment to one seat on the Disabilities Commission 16.C.(5 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.D
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to accept Sam Jagger's resignation from the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Resignation Letter

16.D
Packet Pg. 654
Fairmont-miramar.com | 310.576.7777 | 101 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 February 23nd, 2024
Mr. David White
City Manager
City of Santa Monica
Dear Mr. White,
RE: Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee Member
I am writing to formally resign from my position on the Transient Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee, effective February 20th, 2024. It has been a privilege to serve the City of Santa Monica in this capacity, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the important work initiated in 2023.

The progress and changes that are taking place are noticeable and I thank you for your leadership. I remain highly optimistic that the city will continue to thrive and achieve great success as you continue to navigate a post pandemic world. I wish the Committee and the City of Santa Monica the very best in continuing the efforts that are ongoing, and in further advancing the desirability of this fantastic destination.

Furthermore, I would request consideration for the assignment of Julien Labays of Fairmont Miramar to my vacating seat as a replacement Committee member so that we may continue to positively support a seamless transition.

Thank you once again for the opportunity to serve on the Committee. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I may be of any further assistance whatsoever.

Sincerely,
Sam Jagger
General Manager
310.993.8377
CC: Misti Kerns – President, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

16.D.a
Packet Pg. 655 Attachment: Resignation Letter (6303 : Resignation: TOTA Committee - S.Jagger 16.D.(2 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.E
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Recommendation to accept Alexandra Sokol's resignation from the Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy.

Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Resignation Letter

16.E
Packet Pg. 656
City Clerk Office of Santa Monica
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Room 102,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
February 27, 2024
Dear Santa Monica City Clerk, Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment, Dean Kubani, Shannon Perry and Amanda Gross, I am writing to inform you of my resignation from the Santa Monica Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment. I regret that due to an ongoing family crisis I must leave the Commission before my term ends. It has been a great pleasure serving on the Commission and I am grateful for the opportunity to have made a contribution to the City of Santa Monica. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the other members of the Commission and the honor of serving with them all. I have enjoyed working with the City and the other members of the Commission and I am proud of the work we have done together. I wish the Santa Monica Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment all the best in the future and I will remain active as a member of the local public to ensure to my best ability that Santa Monica continues to champion all of the great sustainability work that is the hallmark of the City’s objectives.

With Sincere Regrets, My Best,
Alexandra Sokol

16.E.a
Packet Pg. 657 Attachment: Resignation Letter (6304 : Resignation: C.S.E.J.E. - A Sokol 16.E.(2 mins.)) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.F
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Council Members Davis, Torosis, and Zwick that the City Council allocate a total of $22,500 out of its Discretionary Fund to Pico Improvement Organization, Montana Merchants, and Main Street Business Improvement Association, with each organization receiving $7,500. The money shall be used for programs and events that promote local businesses and build community.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Discretionary Funds as of 3.11.24
B. Written Comments

16.F
Packet Pg. 658
Council Discretionary Funds
As of 3/11/24
Sources (All Available Funds are start of FY 2023‐24):

Amount
Unspent and uncommitted funds from prior year $         29,769.72 FY 2023‐24 ‐ New Appropriation 125,150.00
Reappropriation of unused travel funds to Council discretionary funds 9,762.00               Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 11A One‐time appropriation included in midyear budget staff report            50,000.00 Council meeting, 2/27/24, Item 11B Total unspent funds and new appropriation 214,681.72 $
Uses (Programmed Discretionary Funds):

Description Amount Programmed Date
Santa Monica Pony League to repair scoreboard at Los Amigos Park $          (5,000.00) Rollover programmed from prior year Ocean Park Association for Annual 4th of July Parade (15,000.00)            Budget Adoption FY 2023‐24, 6/27/23 Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Support           (29,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023‐24, 6/27/23 Pico Youth and Family Center (PYFC) Car Show (7,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16F Expenses to host delegation of municipal and business leaders from Sister City Mazatlan, Mexico (2,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16G Westside Coalition for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (9,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16H Provide financial assistance for travel expenses to Germany for Samohi Symphony Orchestra (15,000.00)            Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 16C Provide financial assistance for travel expenses to San Francisco for Lincoln Middle School band, orchestra, and choir
(5,000.00)
Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 16D
Provide funds for the Girl Central, Rockstar Kids, and Peace Camp community programs operated by Church in Ocean Park
(10,000.00) Council meeting, 11/28/23, Item 16B
Offset travel expenses for Samohi Co‐Ed Wrestling Team             (5,000.00) Council meeting, 11/28/23, Item 16C Provide financial support to seniors aspiring to attend college in the form of application fees, scholarships, and other costs associated with the transition to college. (18,000.00) Council meeting, 1/23/24, Item 16F
Provide support to the Santa Monica High School Choir program to aid students in participating in performances in cathedrals across Spain, including Barcelona, Burgos, and Madrid. (20,000.00) Council meeting, 2/27/24, Item 16A
Total Programmed (140,000.00) $
Unprogrammed Balance Available 74,681.72 $
3/11/2024

16.F.a
Packet Pg. 659 Attachment: Discretionary Funds as of 3.11.24 (6278 : Allocation of Council Discretionary Funds to BIDS) 1 David Yakobson
From: Hunter Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:25 AM
To: [email protected]; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject: SUPPORT item 16F

EXTERNAL
Dear council members,
Please support item 16F on the agenda this coming Tuesday, March 19.

Producing events in the city has goƩen extremely expensive now that they are no longer “coproduced“ by the city itself.

Every bit helps!
We appreciate it.
-Hunter
314.323.4663
Item 16.F.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.F.

March 19, 2024

16.F.b
Packet Pg. 660 Attachment: Written Comments (6278 : Allocation of Council Discretionary Funds to BIDS) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.G
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Designation of City's voting delegate and alternate to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 59th Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly Business Meeting from May 2-3, 2024 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Written Comments

16.G
Packet Pg. 661
1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg.3/19/24 Item 16 G SCAG Meeting
From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:21 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]> Subject: CC Mtg.3/19/24 Item 16 G SCAG Meeting

EXTERNAL
G. Designation of City's voting delegate and alternate to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 59th Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly Business Meeting from May 2-3, 2024 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA New Item Received. 3/15/2024
Why is there no information on any of these pages..
we have no names and no history of their record.

What are they representing at this meeting..the Yimby
movement or the resident's fury over SCAG
being lobbied incessantly by SMF, Abundant Housing and
Leonora Camner to raise our mandate?
Are they representing the desires of Pam O'Connor,
Judy Abdo, Stephanie Reich. David Martin and
their carpetbagging backers?
We need to know...
we are really fed up with the games being played with, for and by SCAG that are creating a sad mess here.

Item 16.G.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.G.

March 19, 2024

16.G.a
Packet Pg. 662 Attachment: Written Comments (6281 : Designation of City's Voting Delegate and Alternate for SCAG) 2 Danielle Charney
Resident Since 1982
and not a fan of SCAG
Item 16.G.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.G.

March 19, 2024

16.G.a
Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: Written Comments (6281 : Designation of City's Voting Delegate and Alternate for SCAG) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.H
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmembers Davis, Torosis, and Zwick that the City Council approve City Sponsorship of the LGBTQ+ Pride on the Pier Event taking place on June 15, 2024 on the Santa Monica Pier by directing the City Manager to waive half of all associated permit and security fees associated with getting their required event permit and promote the event via city communications and social media as well as allocate up to $10,000 to Crow Comedy, Inc., a Santa Monica-based non-profit, to produce an LGBTQ+- focused storytelling class & showcase as part of Santa Monica Pride.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Discretionary Funds as of 3.11.24

16.H
Packet Pg. 664
Council Discretionary Funds
As of 3/11/24
Sources (All Available Funds are start of FY 2023‐24):

Amount
Unspent and uncommitted funds from prior year $         29,769.72 FY 2023‐24 ‐ New Appropriation 125,150.00
Reappropriation of unused travel funds to Council discretionary funds 9,762.00               Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 11A One‐time appropriation included in midyear budget staff report            50,000.00 Council meeting, 2/27/24, Item 11B Total unspent funds and new appropriation 214,681.72 $
Uses (Programmed Discretionary Funds):

Description Amount Programmed Date
Santa Monica Pony League to repair scoreboard at Los Amigos Park $          (5,000.00) Rollover programmed from prior year Ocean Park Association for Annual 4th of July Parade (15,000.00)            Budget Adoption FY 2023‐24, 6/27/23 Business Improvement District (BID) Annual Support           (29,000.00) Budget Adoption FY 2023‐24, 6/27/23 Pico Youth and Family Center (PYFC) Car Show (7,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16F Expenses to host delegation of municipal and business leaders from Sister City Mazatlan, Mexico (2,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16G Westside Coalition for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (9,000.00)              Council meeting, 8/22/23, Item 16H Provide financial assistance for travel expenses to Germany for Samohi Symphony Orchestra (15,000.00)            Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 16C Provide financial assistance for travel expenses to San Francisco for Lincoln Middle School band, orchestra, and choir
(5,000.00)
Council meeting, 10/24/23, Item 16D
Provide funds for the Girl Central, Rockstar Kids, and Peace Camp community programs operated by Church in Ocean Park
(10,000.00) Council meeting, 11/28/23, Item 16B
Offset travel expenses for Samohi Co‐Ed Wrestling Team             (5,000.00) Council meeting, 11/28/23, Item 16C Provide financial support to seniors aspiring to attend college in the form of application fees, scholarships, and other costs associated with the transition to college. (18,000.00) Council meeting, 1/23/24, Item 16F
Provide support to the Santa Monica High School Choir program to aid students in participating in performances in cathedrals across Spain, including Barcelona, Burgos, and Madrid. (20,000.00) Council meeting, 2/27/24, Item 16A
Total Programmed (140,000.00) $
Unprogrammed Balance Available 74,681.72 $
3/11/2024

16.H.a
Packet Pg. 665 Attachment: Discretionary Funds as of 3.11.24 (6296 : Sponsorship of LGBTQ+ Pride on the Pier) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.I
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmembers Zwick, Torosis, and Davis that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit the harassment of cyclists. In drafting, the City Attorney’s Office should consider the prohibited activities and remedies within Los Angeles’ cyclist anti-harassment statute (LAMC 45.96 et seq.), as well as consult additional available legislation and best practices.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Written Comments

16.I
Packet Pg. 666
1 David Yakobson
From: Pam Oconnor <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:09 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support 16I — Safety Streets for all users
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
As a Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Pam O’Connor
Former Mayor
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 667 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Christine Parra Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; [email protected] Subject: Support Agenda Item 16-I to Draft Anti-harassment Ordinace Attachments: 2024-03 CC Support Item 16-I Anti-harassment ordinace .pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
Please find attached our letter of support for item 16-I to help protect some of the most vulnerable road users on tonights council agenda.
--
Cynthia Rose
Director
Santa Monica Spoke
SMSpoke.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) A community group dedicated
to biking and walking in Santa Monica.

Working to make the
City of Santa Monica a
more sustainable,
bikeable & walkable place to live, work and play.

March 19, 2024

RE: Support Agenda Item 16-I to Draft Anti-harassment Ordinace

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

Santa MonicaSpoke and the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance deeply appreciate and support the request to draft an ordinance to prohibit harassment of bicyclists - some of our most vulnerable road users - like people biking, and all who share our streets, deserve safe conditions that include no one harassing them. Riding a bike (or walking) is a free choice to move in a responsible way throughout the community where a small town feeling and vibrance can come alive and thrive – if we support it.

Harassment, even when it is focused on one bicyclist, is dangerous to everyone because harassment focused on people individually reverberates and threatens the public safety at large.

Sadly, this harassment may reflect ingrained transportation habits that have shaped attitudes for generations prioritizing speed or auto-centric / one-way of commuting. Having an ordinance prohibiting harassment helps make sharing streets in an egalitarian and civil manner the norm for safe, sustainable, welcoming streets that offer infrastructure and experiences enhancing the quality of life in Santa Monica as we together also move to reach our climate and sustainability goals.

Let us affirm how far we have come and prove determined to continue the advancements and innovations towards Vision Zero and street designs and policies that reduce barriers to healthy active transportation and safeguard public safety nested in positive community relationships.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose
Director, Santa Monica Spoke Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SMSpoke.org
SaMoSafeStreets.org
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Mike Terranova <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:58 AM
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16(I) : Support cyclist anti-harassment ordinance Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step.

Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Mike Terranova
Sunset Park Resident
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 670 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 David Yakobson
From: John Lin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:30 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a person who lives, works, and cycles in Santa Monica, I have been harassed and threatened by drivers... on Broadway...in an active construction zone. Everyone I know who rides in the city has been harassed or threatened by dangerous and violent drivers. Enabling cyclists to seek legal remedy is the absolute least that the city must do to protect its residents from violence and harassment.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
John Lin
500 Broadway
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 671 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 3 David Yakobson
From: Jahan Bruce <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:06 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a resident of Santa Monica, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a prioritized and safe environment on our streets. Providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of non-car road users, especially those who choose to travel by bicycle.

I am however surprised that this law is needed. As far as I'm aware it has always been against the law to physically assault or threaten anyone, be they bicyclist or not. The necessity of this ordinance perhaps points to deficiencies in the police department who do not properly address reports of harassment or crime against vulnerable road users.

A good avenue for the council to pursue in future might be to democratize policing. We all have cameras these days, and we need a system to send evidence of harassment or illegal behavior to the police, and get rewarded with part of the paid fine. I believe such a system could take the load off police officers while also ensuring the myriad of vehicle crimes in this city get addressed.

Sincerely,
Jahan Bruce
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 672 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 4 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White; [email protected] Subject: 3/19/2024 Council Agenda Item 16I - Support
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, I strongly support item 16I, the proposal by Councilmembers Zwick, Torosis, and Davis for the City Council to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit the harassment of cyclists.

In our efforts to become a more cyclist and pedestrian friendly city, we must ensure that we are creating a safer and more inviting infrastructure for folks who choose not to drive a car. When we do this, more people who can choose to bike or walk will do so which in turn will make getting around Santa Monica a smoother process for everyone. There will always be some people who need to drive a vehicle and it is up to us to ensure that potential harm and potential risks of conflict between drivers in cars and cyclists and pedestrians are minimized and mitigated.

I have previously experienced harassment by drivers when riding my bike. An incident that particularly sticks out in my memory is when I was riding my bike down 23rd Street south of Ocean Park Blvd. and a group of young men in a car slowed down alongside me to open their windows and shout at me seemingly to frighten me, and then sped away laughing at their success in frightening me. I am very lucky that I did not lose control of my bike and crash as a result of this harassment. And I am very lucky that they did not try to hit me with their car during that incident. However, even though cyclists are, by law, entitled to the same rights as drivers of vehicles on the roads, we know that there are some drivers who find it difficult to treat cyclists with the same deference and respect that they show to drivers of vehicles.

Outside of more typical harassment or threatening behaviors such as honking or driving too close, aggression and hostility towards women bicyclists can be even worse with women cyclists experiencing nearly twice as much harassment as others (see: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/11/female-cyclists-baddriving-harassment-study-uk-women-men-near-miss). There is a documented history of female-identifying bike messengers being subjected to street harassment just for trying to do their jobs (see:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/gvzayx/for-female-bike-messengers-street-harassment-is-literally-lifethreatening) As a community who is serious about public safety, an anti-harassment ordinance for cyclists is crucial in our efforts to make this City safer for all. Luckily, we have a local example of the Los Angeles law and a few others throughout California we can use as resources in crafting our own ordinance.

I urge the Council to vote Yes on Item 11I and use the lessons learned from other cities’ ordinances to craft a thoughtful and enforceable anti-harassment ordinance that shows we care about safe streets for all who use them.

Sincerely,
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 5 Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 674 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 6 David Yakobson
From: Jason Mastbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:14 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.I
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

I would however ask that this be expanded to include pedestrians. I primarily get around Santa Monica on foot, and not a day goes by where I don't have motorists driving dangerously close to me while I'm in the middle of crossing in order to try to bully me into running through the crosswalk.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 675 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Tatheer Adnan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis
Subject: March 19 Santa Monica City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
Sharing my thoughts on some agenda items below
AGAINST 16J: While concerns about public drug use are valid, many studies examining the impact of needle exchange programs on community safety have failed to find an increase in drug-related crime or disorder following the implementation of such programs. On the contrary, by facilitating the safe disposal of used needles and syringes, SSPs reduce dangerously exposed needles and protect the public and first responders. Needle exchange programs operate within a harm reduction framework at the population health level. They reach people who inject drugs, an often hidden and marginalized population, successfully reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other infections, and the incidence of opioid overdose deaths through the provision of naloxone. Research also shows that new users of SSPs are five times more likely to enter drug treatment and about three times more likely to stop using drugs than those who don’t use the programs.

AGAINST 16K: The ordinance will prevent hotel workers from striking. I agree with the fundamental reasons for the strike and support workers’ ability to exercise their First Amendment rights. The right to strike is a fundamental labor right, crucial for workers to negotiate fair pay, safe working conditions, and equitable treatment. Striking is a last resort when other negotiation tactics have failed, and hindering this right undermines the balance of power between employers and employees, potentially leading to exploitative working conditions. Workers in the hospitality industry, particularly in hotels, are often frontline defenders of public health, ensuring clean and safe environments for guests.

Hindering their ability to operate in an environment that just, might be directly compromising public health and safety and discouraging tourist activity.

SUPPORT 16I: Fully support! Cyclists play a vital role in promoting sustainable transportation and fostering a healthier, more vibrant community. It is incumbent upon us to create an environment where cyclists feel safe and respected while navigating our streets. Implementing a cyclist harassment ordinance will not only enhance cyclist safety but also contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable transportation system for all residents. 7A. I am excited about an equity lens to cannabis licensing and have been considering the logistics around a cannabis licensing program that prioritizes individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs, such as low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. This program would provide preferential treatment or additional incentives for applicants who meet specific equity criteria, such as residency in designated areas, prior cannabis-related convictions, or demonstration of financial need. Contingent upon defining clear eligibility criteria for equity applicants, comprehensive assistance and mentorship through the licensing process can further ensure that the program reaches those who would benefit from it most. To ensure that cannabis licensing is coupled with protective restrictions, businesses could be required to obtain conditional use permits (CUPs) subject to specific locational criteria and review processes. CUPs can provide the city with additional discretion and oversight to evaluate the compatibility of proposed cannabis businesses with their surroundings (complemented by buffer zones) and address potential concerns raised by stakeholders. To design the program circularly, a portion of the revenue or fees can be funneled into Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 676 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 community reinvestment initiatives- job training programs, youth education, substance abuse prevention, and economic development in neighborhoods affected by the War on Drugs.

Sincerely,
Tatheer Adnan
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 3 David Yakobson
From: Brodsky, Michael <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Support for Item 16.I

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
I have been honked at, yelled at, and pushed off my bike while riding on the streets of Santa Monica.

Please support an ordinance to provide legal protecƟons against harassment while biking on our streets.

Sincerely,
Michael Brodsky
Santa Monica
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

16.I.a
Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 4 David Yakobson
From: Dan Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:44 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis
Subject: SUPPORT: Item 16I

EXTERNAL
Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmembers Davis, de la Torre, Parra, Torosis, and Zwick, I strongly support item 16I. As someone who regularly bikes to work and member of a one car household, I have personally experienced plenty of road rage harassment while sharing the road, even here in Santa Monica.

Traffic violence is a serious issue in our city, and as much progress as we’re making with our infrastructure, it will take years before our streets truly become safe for all road users.

The current state of our streets is such that getting around without a car often involves being harassed by people using vehicles to threaten or hurt you.

This isn’t acceptable. Harassing, threatening, or assaulting someone while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle shouldn’t go without consequences.

Please support item 16I,
Dan Hall
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 679 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 5 David Yakobson
From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:12 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.I

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a car-owner, walker, biker, parent, and Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I.

Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets and providing legal protections against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle. I would feel much safer biking myself and my child with such an ordinance in place.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Jacob Wasserman
11th Street and Washington Avenue
90403
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 680 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 6 David Yakobson
From: Michele C <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:31 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I am a 24-year resident of this wonderful city and it is my chosen home town. Because of our ever-growing bike infrastructure, my household has gone from 2 cars to 1, and that car gets left at home in favor of bikes more than 90% of the time. As I am out living life, I often talk with people who see I am on my bicycle, and the #1 reason I hear from people as to why they don't cycle is safety. They don't feel safe riding on the street near cars. This ordinance would address one thing that makes cyclists fearful of the road and send a message that harassing someone on a bicycle from the safety of a multi-ton vehicle is not acceptable. While benefiting cyclists, this ordinance does no harm to law-abiding drivers, costs them no time or money, and changes nothing for people already doing the right thing.

Please pass this ordinance!
Sincerely,
Michele Christensen
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 681 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 7 David Yakobson
From: Shahab Yarmohammadi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:31 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock and Council Members,
As a concerned resident, and an educator at multiple schools in our beautiful city whose sole means of transportation is a bike, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step.

Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Shahab Yarmohammadi
[email protected]
+1 424 977 9878 (USA GMT-7)
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 682 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 8 David Yakobson
From: Erin Hoops <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:28 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.I

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a frequent visitor of Santa Monica, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Erin Hoops
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 683 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Sam Shapiro-Kline <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:23 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.I

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Sam Shapiro-Kline
90403
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 684 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Jacob Chuslo <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.I

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Jacob Chuslo
4108 tujunga ave, studio city CA 91604
Jacob Chuslo
[email protected]
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 David Yakobson
From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 2:45 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Public Comment for Item 16.1

EXTERNAL
My apologies. The subject should be for 16i , not 16.1
On Mar 18, 2024, at 2:42 PM, councilmtgitems <[email protected]> wrote:

Thank you for your email. Please be advised that this email will: 1) become part of the public record, 2) be filed with the City’s official records, and 3) be posted online at smgov.net/council/agendas. Comments will not be redacted and appear online as they are submitted.

If you plan to speak at the meeting and have an electronic presentation to show, please submit it to [email protected] no later than 12 PM on the day of the meeting.

Levine Act Disclosure. Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.

Thank you,
The City Clerk’s Office
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 686 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 3 David Yakobson
From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 2:42 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.1

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a necessary step in making our streets safer for all. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

As someone who gets around Santa Monica by bike every day, I get assaulted, harassed, and threatened by drivers on a regular basis, and it is incredibly terrifying.

About a month ago, I was assaulted by a driver who was upset that I was in the middle of an intersecƟon as he was about to run a stop sign, and that interacƟon made me seriously fear for my life.

I don’t usually ever aƩempt to report these incidents, because I know from experience that PD does not take these things seriously.

People who saw the video evidence convinced me to try to report it this Ɵme, as the drivers’ acƟons were parƟcularly disturbing.

When I first called PD, they told me this wasn’t worth a report. Once I menƟoned that lawyers recommended I file a report, they agreed to take it.

When taking the report, they saw the video evidence and told me that the only infracƟon they saw was the driver running the stop sign, but the rest didn’t maƩer because there are currently no laws against road rage.

These kinds of things happen to me and many other people very regularly, and they’re terrifying. It is clear that many drivers know that nothing will happen to them for threatening a people in a vulnerable posiƟon while in their 2 ton metal.

For the health and well-being of our community, for the future of our children, and in order to achieve a safe and sustainable Santa Monica, we must do everything we can to make our streets safe for all road users; and this is unfortunately a necessary step in the current environment.

Such an ordinance won’t magically solve traffic violence on its own, and it won’t lead to all harassment from drivers being reported and taken seriously. But it is a very important step in making it clear that this kind of behavior isn’t acceptable in our city. Harassing and assaulƟng vulnerable road users shouldn’t be legal.

I sincerely hope you all support this item.

Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Caro Vilain
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 4 90404
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Gina Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:59 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Gina Garcia
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 689 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 David Yakobson
From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: I support item 16L

EXTERNAL
Dear council,
I strongly support item 16L.

As a city, we cannot simply acknowledge over a century of racial injusƟces and discriminaƟon and move on.

We must take acƟon to repair these harms, and return the land that was stolen from Silas White and his descendants.

It is a small but necessary step in recƟfying the harm done to the white family, and it sets a significant precedent for land reparaƟons.

It is a moral imperaƟve.

Let’s be on the right side of history,
Sincerely,
Caro Vilain
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 690 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 3 David Yakobson
From: April DS <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:32 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
April De Stefano
90404 resident
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 4 David Yakobson
From: Vanessa Sorensen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:12 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.Sincerely, Vanessa Sorensen Sent from my mind….

Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 5 David Yakobson
From: Noelle DiMarco <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:04 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle. Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Noelle DiMarco
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 2 David Yakobson
From: Marius Facktor <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:31 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I would like to express my support for a cycling anƟ-harassment ordinance. I was assaulted while riding my bike in Santa Monica on July 22, 2023. I was riding to the beach on Colorado Ave near 7th street. A driver came up behind, me laid on the horn, and as he passed me, he rolled his window down and spat on me. Then when I caught up to him at a red light, he ran me off the road with his car. This was on Colorado Ave— a bike route. I filed a police report with SMPD (23-65523 Calderon and follow up 23-66791 Burns). I gave the police the license plate number and descripƟon of the driver. They were kind but told me it would be a waste of mine and their Ɵme to press charges because the city aƩorney would not prosecute a non-violent assault. I felt shaken up and scared aŌer the encounter but I found out I had no recourse to what happened to me.

I think there should be some kind of deterrence for this behavior in the future. If not criminal, then civil. Otherwise drivers who harass and assault people outside their car face no repercussions for their acƟons.

My name is Marius Facktor. I live in Sawtelle (Los Angeles) and I bike a lot in Santa Monica because it’s my preferred way to get around. I bike to Santa Monica for many reasons. For doctor’s visits, to meet friends at the park, to shop, and to get to the beach. I know I’m not alone in my experience being harassed by a driver while biking. I fear they will keep doing it to us because they keep geƫng away with it.

Thank you,
Marius Facktor
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 6 David Yakobson
From: Rachel Moeckel <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:57 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Cc: Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems; David White
Subject: Support for Cyclist Anti-Harassment Ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. I do not own a car and get around Santa Monica solely by biking. I really appreciate the large investment in bicycle infrastructure that Santa Monica has made; however, I still have plenty of nerve-wracking interactions with drivers — with some that are oblivious, but also with some that are not happy to share the road with me. When this happens in areas with no cycling infrastructure (e.g., sharrows only), it is particularly scary. That said, I have a recent, relevant story to share.

Just last week, on March 8th, 2024, I was unfortunately reminded how important it is to consider the safety of all road users. On a mere 20 minute ride, I was passed by TWO cars who sped around me with no more than a foot of space between us. The first, a middle-aged man, actually drove next to me for a small bit and was clearly angry and gesturing at me through his window. When I responded with confusion, he slammed on his gas to speed around me, leaving alarmingly little space. I caught up with him at multiple stop signs, and he eventually got caught in traffic, where I passed him. I clearly was not slowing him down in any significant way.

I was on a 30 mph neighborhood street in Santa Monica (traveling south on 11th St, between Ocean Park Blvd and Marine St). This street has only one bike lane — unfortunately going the opposite direction. On my side of the street, there were frequent (though faded) “sharrows” and multiple signs that said “bikes can use full lane”. The second time happened on a 25 mph neighborhood street also full of sharrows and signs.

These routes were clearly designated as roads that people on bikes can and should use, yet a couple people driving cars believed incorrectly that I shouldn’t be there and felt the need to make that known through intimidation.

Interactions like this are terrifying. I’m clearly in a place where I’m allowed to be as a road user, but I am fully vulnerable, not only to road aggression but also to any lapse in attention (e.g., car doors opening, cars turning into the bike lane, sharing space when bike lanes end, etc.), which I have to be constantly alert to. It’s not okay. If I’m on a street designated for bikes, I should feel safe and welcome as another road user, not fearful for my life.

Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle. Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Rachel
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 7 David Yakobson
From: Jonathan Balk <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Cc: Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems; David White
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle. Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica. Sincerely, Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 8 David Yakobson
From: Craig Mulligan <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:28 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I+support+16(I)+cyclist+anti-harassment+ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear+Santa+Monica+City+Council,As+a+concerned+resident,+I+urge+you+to+vote+in+favor+of+Item+16.I.+Cyclists+des erve+a+safe+environment+on+our+streets,+and+providing+legal+protections+against+harassment+is+a+crucial+step.++ Our+city+should+prioritize+the+wellbeing+of+all+road+users,+including+those+who+choose+to+travel+by+bicycle.Thank+you+for+your+commitment+to+cr eating+a+more+livable+Santa+Monica.Sincerely,
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 9 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:27 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.Sincerely,
Sent from my iPhone
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 1 David Yakobson
From: Anne Kim <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:05 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance Dear Santa Monica City Council,As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Anne Kim
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 10 David Yakobson
From: Andy K. Liberman <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 6:01 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.Sincerely,
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 700 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 11 David Yakobson
From: Sirinya Matute <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:26 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Sirinya Matute
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 12 David Yakobson
From: Michael Etzel <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Cc: Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems; David White
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle. Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

This photo attached is from one of my friends who was in a hit and run collision yesterday at the roundabout where Main Street ends. Yes this is Venice and not Santa Monica but this happens way too frequently in all part of our city borders as well.

Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 13 Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 14 Sincerely,
Michael Etzel
2400 Beverley Ave
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6313 : Prohibition of Harrassment of Cyclists) 15 David Yakobson
From: Boris Suchkov <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:07 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Boris Suchkov
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
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From: Leonora <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:03 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protections against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioritize the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.

Thank you for your commitment to creating a more livable Santa Monica.

Sincerely,
Leonora Camner
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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From: Kush Mittal <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 4:54 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; Jesse Zwick
Cc: David White; Anuj Gupta; councilmtgitems
Subject: I support 16(I) cyclist anti-harassment ordinance

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,As a concerned resident, I urge you to vote in favor of Item 16.I. Cyclists deserve a safe environment on our streets, and providing legal protecƟons against harassment is a crucial step. Our city should prioriƟze the well-being of all road users, including those who choose to travel by bicycle.Thank you for your commitment to creaƟng a more livable Santa Monica.Sincerely, Kush
Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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From: Kyle Rebar <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Subject: I support item 16i

EXTERNAL
I regularly get yelled at by drivers when I’m biking—last Sunday, I was biking with a friend in a shared lane. A car tailgated us and proceeded to argue with my friend at a stop sign, saying “what are you doing, get off the road!!!” We were waiting for traffic to pass to make a left turn.

I’ve had run ins like this regularly, folks in cars like to get aggressive in shared lanes. Bikers do not have thousands of pounds of metal to protect us on the road. If a biker gets spooked when shouted at or tailgated and falls, we could be seriously injured.

Ideally, we need more protected bike lanes so we are insulated from potential run ins. Shy of that, we need protections against car aggression.

I strongly support 16i.

Item 16.I.

March 19, 2024
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Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.J
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica. The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Written Comments

16.J
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1 David Yakobson
From: ASG <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:01 PM
To: Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16.J The County Needle Exchange at Reed Park Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Esteemed Santa Monica Council Members,
Please don't forget our most vulnerable population- the children.

I feel it is logical to say that the County Needle Exchange Program attracts drug users who may be unhoused to the park and subsequently to St. Monica Prep and the Church.

Normally around schools the law is not only upheld, but fines are increased, speed limits are decreased and there is an overall sense of care for the children who attend the school With the needle exchange program at Reed Park, this is not the case for the children of St. Monica Prep. The unhoused from Reed park frequently come across the street to try to use the restrooms, to enter the café, to sit outside the café, to sit outside the steps of the church, and to attempt to set up a sleeping area around the school behind the bushes.

Since my youngest child started attending St. Monica Prep seven years ago, there have been many traumatic incidents on the church/school property due to the unhoused who frequent or reside at Reed Park. Children have either witnessed first hand or been privy to most of these.

Examples of these incidences include:

1. a woman who was undressing near the first grade classroom in front of children (including my own) that needed to be physically restrained

2. one or more dead bodies around the perimeter of the school/church

3. a man who slit his throat in the Church’s café

4. an unhoused man and his belongings stationed outside of the boys' bathroom windows just last week As you make your decision, please remember our most vulnerable population- the children.

Thank you,
Annie Santana-Grush
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:15 PM
To: David White; Community Affairs; Phil Brock; councilmtgitems Subject: Taxpayers Want you to HALT Needle Distribution in Our City until it Can Move to a Medical Facility!!

EXTERNAL
PLEASE HALT THE DISTRIBUTION UNTIL YOU HAVE A PROPER MEDICAL FACILITY.

Dear City AƩorney. While we appreciate the significant posiƟve progress with homeless iniƟaƟves..

It’s incredibly DisappoinƟng and Shocking that our Children’s Safety @ our Cherished parks is being undermined with this reckless Needle DistribuƟon.. aŌer We, the taxpayers advocated and paid for renovaƟon of our once beauƟful parks To be Safe Spaces for our Children over the last several Decades.

It appears you all…allowed the Wishes of 17000+ Santa Monica consƟtuents to be overridden in favor of allowing homeless drug addicts outside of Santa Monica to overtake our Cherished parks…. where needles are not monitored or retrieved….

CreaƟng another Public Health Hazard for Our Children, Residents, First Responders and Tourists!!! *This program can be easily halted unƟl you and the city Find a Proper Medical Facility..

What happens when an innocent Child or Resident or First Responder gets infected with HIV, hepaƟƟs c etc..or Worse from this Reckless approach.. Isn’t it The City of Santa Monica’s Responsibility to keep Everyone Safe.. This is Completely Preventable….

Aren’t Our Children just as important as Homeless Drug addicts from outside of Santa Monica? It makes no Medical or ethical sense that you, the city of Santa Monica, Mayor Bass Dr Barbara Ferrer and Dr Tsai cannot find a Proper Medical Office anywhere in LA to distribute needles...

While choosing to Defy and Endanger Your ConsƟtuents, Taxpayers and First Responders!! PLEASE HALT THE DISTRIBUTION UNTIL YOU HAVE A PROPER MEDICAL FACILITY.

Item 16.J.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 1 David Yakobson
From: HALLIE FEDERMAN <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:38 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fwd: End the Unsafe Open-Air Needle Distribution Program in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Begin forwarded message:

From: hallie federman <[email protected]>
Date: March 19, 2024 at 10:54:03 AM PDT
To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Subject: End the Unsafe Open-Air Needle Distribution Program in Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock and team,
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

Best, Hallie Prince
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From: Michele Cole <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:17 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I oppose item 16J

EXTERNAL
I OPPOSE ITEM 16J
Needle exchange programs are a vital public health and public safety measure.

Please make your decision based on well founded years of public health data from The National Institute of Health and the CDC.

Please don’t give in to misinformation and loud voices.

Please vote to improve the health of our community and not stand in its way.

Thank you
Michele Cole
Santa Monica
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From: Ferris Kawar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16J - Vote No. - I support Harm-reduction services

EXTERNAL
I am a resident and employee in Santa Monica with two daughters. I worry about the drug use we witness and I know that these individuals need more help, not cuts to the services that are having an impact.

The campaign to get you to cut funding for harm reducƟon services and needle exchanges is disingenuous. I hope you see through this fear- based message and vote it down.

Thank you
Ferris Kawar
Sunset Park resident.

Item 16.J.

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Packet Pg. 714 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 4 David Yakobson
From: Assaf Lotan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:12 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: I am oppsed to getting rid of harm reduction services

EXTERNAL
Hello City Council
I am aware that the City Council is considering eliminating a county-sponsored program for harm reduction in drug use that primarily services the homeless population.

I admit, I don't fully know the details surrounding this vote. However, many folks I know and trust are opposed to it and I am writing this letter to voice my support. These friends consist of seasoned professionals, social workers, SMMUSD district employees and county Public Defenders. I trust them to guide me in matters such as this and I am convinced that their views are ones with which I align.

I ask that you consider the facts that have been presented by the County and Venice Family Clinic and to vote No regarding “expressing disapproval for the ‘Harm Reduction Services’ program, or ‘needle exchange program,’ in the City of Santa Monica.” Sincerely,
Assaf Lotan
Sunset Park Resident
Item 16.J.

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From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; David White Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Oppose Item 16-J to Disapprove of Harm Reduction Services Attachments: 2024-03 CC Oppose item 16-J Harm Reduction Services.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
Please find attached our letter to oppose Item 16-J on tonights council agenda. --
Cynthia Rose and Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chairs
Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance
SaMoSafeStreets.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

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March 19, 2024
RE: Oppose Item 16-J Harm Reduction Services
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

We oppose this counterproductive request to create a resolution to disapprove of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” that provides critical services to some of the most vulnerable in our community. These services and programs are critical components to health and safety that ARE proven to be effective in reducing harm.

These “problems or harms” will not go away of we simply turn our backs on these issues and those in need by reducing or eliminating these life saving human services.

For the council to vote in support of this “resolution to disapprove” of and attempt to reduce or eliminate these vital programs and services that are critical lifelines is dangerous and would undermine proven public health measures and threaten lives.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SaMoSafeStreets.org
Item 16.J.

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From: Julia Socolovsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:03 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Subject: Please keep harm reduction services

EXTERNAL
Hello City CouncilI am a Santa Monica resident. I’ve lived and worked here for over 15 years. I have 3 daughters in the Santa Monica school district. We love enjoying the city’s wonderful resources such as parks, libraries, beaches, etc.

I, like many community members, am deeply saddened by the homelessness situation in our community. I am also aware of the larger context of homelessness and the unaffordability of living throughout our country. I am certainly aware of the presence of drug use in many areas of our city and hope very much for the wellness of those in our community for whom drugs and alcohol are a barrier to living happy and healthy lives. Harm reduction services are an integral part of helping people reduce the negative effects of drugs and alcohol in their lives. I wholeheartedly support the County-sponsored programs for harm reduction and wish that they were increased rather than eliminated.

I beg of you to consider the facts that have been presented by the County and Venice Family Clinic and to vote No regarding “expressing disapproval for the ‘Harm Reduction Services’ program, or ‘needle exchange program,’ in the City of Santa Monica.”
Respectfully,
Julia Socolovsky
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT 90993
www.juliamft.com
Please keep in mind that communications via email over the internet are not secure. Please do not include personal identifying information such as your birth date, or personal medical information in any emails you send to me.

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From: Jose Parra <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Subject: City Council 3.19.24 Agenda Item 16J (Needle Exchange)

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
Why are our city leaders allowing a needle exchange program in any of our Santa Monica parks and more importantly, next a school? As a parent of three kids who have or are currently attending St Monica Elementary, my children have witnessed narcotics addicts shooting up, acting deranged and taking over the use of this public space. Over the last 2 years, 2 dead bodies have been recovered next in the park and next to the church. We should not be condoning the use of drugs and offering needle services of any sort.

Children in our middle and high schools walk by to and from school watching this behavior be unchecked by local authorities. At a time where school age overodose is running rampant, we need to remove this from our parks and relocate the service outside of Santa Monica.

Please show your support and remove the needle exchange program from our city.

Thank you,
Jose Parra
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From: Casey Garner <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Public Comment: City Council agenda item 16.J, 3/19/2024

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
My name is Casey Garner. I’m a Santa Monica resident, and I would like to express my objection to agenda item 16.J, and my support for harm reduction programs, including the needle exchange program in our city.

The scientific evidence supporting this type of program is clear: harm reduction saves lives. Medical sociologist Peter Davidson, quoted today in the LA Times, describes harm reduction as “probably the best studied public health intervention of the last 70 years.” Counter to common misconceptions, ensuring access to clean needles and syringes does not encourage or enable people to start or increase injectable drug use. It does, however, reduce the economic and human costs associated with sharing and reusing needles and syringes, such as HIV infection, hepatitis C infection, bacterial infection, sepsis, and death, and increased utilization of emergency medical associated with these conditions - all of which is paid for with taxpayers’ money.

Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra: by expressing your disapproval of harm reduction programs, you are placing personal feelings of distaste above years of public health data showing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these interventions, and ultimately, prioritizing personal feelings above human lives. I urge the Council to support those working to improve the health of our community, rather than getting in their way.

Sincerely,
Casey Garner
500 Broadway, Apt 445
Santa Monica, CA 90401
References and further reading:

Aspinall, E.J., Nambiar, D., Goldberg, D.J., et al. (2014). Are needle and syringe programmes associated with a reduction in HIV transmission among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

International Journal of Epidemiology 43(1), pp. 235-48. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24374889/ Reyes, E.A. (2024, March 19). “California communities are banning syringe programs. Now the state is fighting back in court.” Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-19/california-syringeprogram-bans-public-health-lawsuit Item 16.J.

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From: Angela DiGaetano <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:48 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item 16J 3/19/24

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members and Mayor Brock,
The need to end the needle distribuƟon in our parks and public land is urgent. We have to take some accountability as a community for the mess the city is becoming. Not a single resident I have been in contact with is NOT upset about this program. Our city is at a breaking point due to the excess homeless and frequent over doses.

Furthermore, there is ZERO evidence that this program or any like it does any good for persons whom are addicted.

Having knowledge in the recovery community, it is shameful and baseless to allow this program to occur.

Thank you.

Looking forward to our city council listening to their consƟtuents.

Angela DIGaetano
Resident and Homeowner in SM
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Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 3 David Yakobson
From: Bruce Leddy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:24 AM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; David White; Douglas Sloan
Cc: councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: SUPPORT ITEM 16.-J 3/19/24 (NOMA)

EXTERNAL
Mayor Brock, Council Members, City Manager, and City Attorney - The Board of NOMA supports Item 16.-J, the resolution to direct our City Attorney to draft an official objection to the County's needle exchange program in our public parks. While we understand the theory of harm reduction that forms the basis for the program, the harm being done to our residents and families by making parks unsafe through this program is far greater. Needle exchanges need to be done somewhere other than where children are playing.

Thank you to Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, Council Member Parra, and City Manager David White for proposing this important item. We endorse it fully.

Bruce Leddy
Chair, NOMA
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Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 4 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White; [email protected] Subject: 3/19/2024 City Council Agenda Item 16J - Oppose Attachments: SSP-FactSheet.pdf; SSP-FAQs.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, I am disappointed by the proposal brought forth in Item 16J and by this misguided attempt to eliminate or restrict the harm reduction services provided by the County’s syringe exchange program.

I urge the Council to reject the proposed action in Item 16J as the program does not “encourage continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs” and in fact, it actually saves lives by not only reducing potential transmission of dangerous blood-transmitted diseases such as hepatitis, HIV, or bacterial infections but also by connecting people who use (illegal) drugs to treatment programs for drug use disorders. According to the CDC, people who participate in syringe services programs or syringe exchange programs are 5 times more likely to enter treatment for drug use disorders (see: https://www.cdc.gov/ssp/syringe-services-programs-faq.html) Syringe exchange programs have been shown to not only improve health outcomes for people who use drugs, but also provide a safer pathway for drug users to enter treatment, and reduce healthcare costs for municipalities by limiting disease transmission. These programs do not cause more needles in public places (because they provide a place for people to safely dispose of used syringes), and they do not lead to increases in crime or drug use. You don’t have to take my word for it- I have attached a factsheet and FAQs from the CDC on Syringe Exchange programs for your convenience and reference. (the factsheet and FAQs are also available on the CDC website here: https://www.cdc.gov/ssp/docs/SSP-FactSheet.pdf and https://www.cdc.gov/ssp/docs/SSP-FAQs.pdf )
Restricting access to such programs would cause real harm to the people who use them and our community as a whole.

Please vote no on item 16J and reject the false narrative that proven harm reduction methods like syringe exchange programs hurt our community.

Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) What is an SSP?
Syringe services programs (SSPs) are also referred to as syringe exchange programs (SEPs) and needle exchange programs
(NEPs). Although the services they provide may vary, SSPs are community-based programs that provide access to sterile needles and syringes, facilitate safe disposal of used syringes, and provide and link to other important services and programs such as
• Referral to substance use disorder treatment programs. • Screening, care, and treatment for viral hepatitis and HIV. • Education about overdose prevention and safer injection practices.
• Vaccinations, including those for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. • Screening for sexually transmitted diseases.
• Abscess and wound care.
• Naloxone distribution and education.
• Referral to social, mental health, and other medical services.

CS 300156-H March 29, 2019
Syringe Services
Programs (SSPs) FAQs
Are SSPs legal?
Some states have passed laws specifically
legalizing SSPs because of their life-saving
potential. SSPs may also be legal in states where
possession and distribution of syringes without a
prescription are legal.

Decisions about use of SSPs as part of prevention
programs are made at the state and local levels.

The Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2016 includes language that gives states and
local communities meeting certain criteria the
opportunity to use federal funds provided through
the Department of Health and Human Services
to support certain components of SSPs, with the
exception of provision of needles, syringes, or
other equipment used solely for the purposes of
illicit drug use.

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Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) Do SSPs help people to stop
using drugs?
Yes. When people who inject drugs use an SSP, they
are more likely to enter treatment for substance use
disorder and stop injecting than those who don’t use
an SSP.1,2,3,4 New users of SSPs are five times as likely to enter drug treatment as those who don’t use the
programs. People who inject drugs and who have
used an SSP regularly are nearly three times as likely
to report a reduction in injection frequency as those
who have never used an SSP.2
Do SSPs reduce infections?
Yes. Nonsterile injections can lead to transmission
of HIV, viral hepatitis, bacterial, and fungal infections and other complications. By providing access to
sterile syringes and other injection equipment, SSPs
help people prevent transmitting bloodborne and
other infections when they inject drugs. In addition to being at risk for HIV, viral hepatitis, and other bloodborne and sexually transmitted diseases, people who inject drugs can get other serious, life-threatening,
and costly health problems, such as infections of the
heart valves (endocarditis), serious skin infections,
and deep tissue abscesses. Access to sterile injection
equipment can help prevent these infections, and
health care provided at SSPs can catch these
problems early and provide easy-to-access treatment
to a population that may be reluctant to go to a
hospital or seek other medical care.5,6,7
Do SSPs cause more needles in
public places?
No. Studies show that SSPs protect the public and
first responders by providing safe needle disposal
and reducing the presence of needles in the
community.8,9,10,11,12,13
Do SSPs lead to more crime
and/or drug use?
No. SSPs do not cause or increase illegal drug use.

They do not cause or increase crime.14,15
Are SSPs cost effective?
Yes. SSPs reduce health care costs by preventing HIV, viral hepatitis, and other infections, including endocarditis, a lifethreatening heart valve infection. The estimated lifetime cost of treating one person living with HIV is more than $450,000.16 Hospitalizations in the U.S. for substance-use-related
infections cost over $700 million each year.17 SSPs reduce these costs and help link people to treatment to stop using drugs.

Do SSPs reduce drug use and
drug overdoses?
SSPs help people overcome substance use disorders. If
people who inject drugs use an SSP, they are more likely to enter treatment for substance use disorder and reduce or stop injecting.1,2,3,4 A Seattle study found that new users of SSPs were five times as likely to enter drug treatment as those who didn’t use the programs.2 People who inject drugs and who have used an SSP regularly are nearly three times as likely to report reducing or stopping illicit drug injection as those who have never used an SSP.2 SSPs play a key role in preventing overdose deaths by training people who inject drugs how to prevent, rapidly recognize, and reverse opioid overdoses.

Specifically, many SSPs give clients and community members “overdose rescue kits” and teach them how to identify an overdose, give rescue breathing, and administer naloxone, a medication used to reverse overdose.18,19,20,21,22,23
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1. Wodak A, Cooney A. Do needle syringe programs reduce HIV infection among injecting drug users: a comprehensive review of the international evidence. Subst Use Misuse. 2006;41(6-7):777–813.

2. Hagan H, McGough JP, Thiede H, Hopkins S, Duchin J, Alexander ER.

Reduced injection frequency and increased entry and retention in drug treatment associated with needle-exchange participation in Seattle drug injectors. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2000;19(3):247–252.

3. Strathdee SA, Celentano DD, Shah N, et al. Needle-exchange attendance and health care utilization promote entry into detoxification. J Urban Health. 1999;76(4):448-460.

4. Bluthenthal RN, Gogineni A, Longshore D, Stein M. (2001). Factors associated with readiness to change drug use among needleexchange users. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2001;62(3):225-230.

5. Robinowitz N, Smith ME, Serio-Chapman C, Chaulk P, Johnson KE.

Wounds on wheels: implementing a specialized wound clinic within an established syringe exchange program in Baltimore, Maryland.

Am J Public Health. 2014;104(11):2057-2059. doi:10.2105/ AJPH.2014.302111.

6. Grau LE, Arevalo S, Catchpool C, Heimer R. Expanding harm reduction services through a wound and abscess clinic. Am J Public Health. 2002;92(12):1915-1917.

7. Pollack HA, Khoshnood K, Blankenship KM, Altice FL. The impact of needle exchange-based health services on emergency department use. J Gen Intern Med. 2002;17(5):341-348.

8. Tookes HE, Kral AH, Wenger LD, et al. A comparison of syringe disposal practices among injection drug users in a city with versus a city without needle and syringe programs. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2012;123(1-3):255-259. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.12.001.

9. Riley ED, Kral AH, Stopka TJ, Garfein RS, Reuckhaus P, Bluthenthal RN. Access to sterile syringes through San Francisco pharmacies and the association with HIV risk behavior among injection drug users. J Urban Health. 2010;87(4):534-542. doi:10.1007/s11524-010-9468-y.

10. Klein SJ, Candelas AR, Cooper JG, et al. Increasing safe syringe collection sites in New York State. Public Health Rep. 2008;123(4):433-440. doi:10.1177/003335490812300404.

11. de Montigny L, Vernez Moudon A, Leigh B, Kim SY. Assessing a drop box programme: a spatial analysis of discarded needles. Int J Drug Policy. 2010; 21(3):208-214. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2009.07.003.

12. Doherty MC, Junge B, Rathouz P, Garfein RS, Riley E, Vlahov D. The effect of a needle exchange program on numbers of discarded needles: a 2-year follow-up. Am J Public Health. 2000;90(6):936-939.

13. Bluthenthal RN, Anderson R, Flynn NM, Kral AH. Higher syringe coverage is associated with lower odds of HIV risk and does not increase unsafe syringe disposal among syringe exchange program clients. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007;89(2-3):214-222.

14. Marx MA, Crape B, Brookmeyer RS, et al. Trends in crime and the introduction of a needle exchange program. Am J Public Health. 2000;90(12),1933–1936.

15. Galea S, Ahern J, Fuller C, Freudenberg N, Vlahov D. Needle exchange programs and experience of violence in an inner city neighborhood. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2001;28(3),282-288.

16. Farnham PG, Gopalappa C, Sansom SL, et al. Updates of lifetime costs of care and quality of life estimates for HIV-infected persons in the United States: Late versus early diagnosis and entry into care. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013;64(2):183-189. doi:10.1097/ QAI.0b013e3182973966.

17. Ronan, M., & Herzig, S. (2016). Hospitalizations related to opioid abuse/dependence and associated serious infections increased sharply, 2002-12. Health Affairs (Millwood). 2016;35(5):832-837. doi:

10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1424.

18. Seal KH, Thawley R, Gee L. Naloxone distribution and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for injection drug users to prevent heroin overdose death: A pilot intervention study. J Urban Health. 2005;82(2):303–311. doi:10.1093/jurban/jti053.

19. Galea S, Worthington N, Piper TM, Nandi VV, Curtis M, Rosenthal DM. Provision of naloxone to injection drug users as an overdose prevention strategy: Early evidence from a pilot study in New York City. Addict Behav. 2006;31(5):907-912. doi:10.1016/j. addbeh.2005.07.020.

20. Tobin KE, Sherman SG, Beilenson P, Welsh C, Latkin CA. Evaluation of the Staying Alive programme: Training injection drug users to properly administer naloxone and save lives. Int J Drug Policy. 2009;20(2):131-136. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2008.03.002.

21. Doe-Simkins M, Walley AY, Epstein A, Moyer P. Saved by the nose:

Bystander-administered intranasal naloxone hydrochloride for opioid overdose. Am J Public Health. 2009;99(5):788-791. doi:10.2105/ ajph.2008.146647.

22. Bennett AS, Bell A, Tomedi L, Hulsey EG, Kral AH. Characteristics of an overdose prevention, response, and naloxone distribution program in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. J Urban Health. 2011;88(6):1020-1030. doi:10.1007/s11524-011-9600-7.

23. Leece PN, Hopkins S, Marshall C, Orkin A, Gassanov MA, Shahin RM.

Development and implementation of an opioid overdose prevention and response program in Toronto, Ontario. Can J Public Health. 2013;104(3):e200-204.

Endnotes
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Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 5 David Yakobson
From: Sue Bailey <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 'I support Item #16 - Stop the outdoor needle distributions!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica is a dangerous cesspool of drugged out zombies thanks to moronic failed policies like this one. Time for change!
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Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 6 David Yakobson
From: J.L. Jacobson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stop needle distribution in Santa Monica.

EXTERNAL
To Santa Monica City Council.

You are responsible for attracting dangerous people to Santa Monica with your needle exchange program. Addiction is never reduced under these programs which make it easy to get high and stay addicted. You are not helping solve the problem, you are making it worse.

Stop now.

James L Jacobson
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From: hallie federman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems; [email protected]; Council Mailbox; David White; [email protected]
Subject: End the Unsafe Open-Air Needle Distribution Program in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Mayor Phil Brock and team,
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

Best, Hallie Prince
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From: Joyce Urode <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: item 16

EXTERNAL
i support item 16! dint encourage drug use! stop giving away needles! Sent from my iPhone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: stop outdoor needle distribution

EXTERNAL
Needle distribution programs encourage continued illegal drug use and people are dying... the program also makes playgrounds for children unsafe - nobody should be seeing people using illegal drugs in the open. These programs do not belong in parks and public spaces.

Thank you,
Concerned Santa Monica resident.

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Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 9 David Yakobson
From: Stacy Gruenloh <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:26 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: In Support of Harm Reduction Services

EXTERNAL
Hello City CouncilI have lived and worked in Santa Monica for the past 23 years and have 2 young children in Santa Monica schools. I am a healthcare provider and work with our vulnerable populations here in Santa Monica. My family is an avid user of the city's many wonderful resources including the parks, beaches, libraries, buses, and our downtown district. I, like many community community members, am deeply saddened by the homelessness situation in our community. I am also aware of the larger context of homelessness and the unaffordability of living throughout our country. I am certainly aware of the presence of drug use in many areas of our city and hope very much for the wellness of those in our community for whom drugs and alcohol are a barrier to living happy and healthy lives. Harm reduction services are an integral part of helping people reduce the negative effects of drugs and alcohol in their lives. I wholeheartedly support the County-sponsored programs for harm reduction and wish that they were increased rather than eliminated.

Please don’t give in to misinformation and demonization of this integral program. The drug and homelessness crisis deserve intelligent, factual, and informed responses. Going along with disingenuous, fear mongering campaigns does not serve the citizens of this community. I beg of you to consider the facts that have been presented by the County and Venice Family Clinic and to vote No regarding “expressing disapproval for the ‘Harm Reduction Services’ program, or ‘needle exchange program,’ in the City of Santa Monica.” Sincerely,
Stacy Gruenloh
2666 31s Street Unit 7
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 10 David Yakobson
From: girltunes <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:11 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J. City Council meeting of March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney,
I stand with NE Neighbors' stance on advocating that the needle distribution in our parks be ended and moved indoors under medical supervision and support services:

We live in a parks poor city. For the 70% of Santa Monicans who are renters, access to public open space is critical.

Families without back yards need our parks to run and play. But because of the way the County is addressing the drug problem in our city, our public spaces are contaminated.

The County programs have subordinated the rights of Santa Monica residents to a transient minority of drugusing individuals who have succeeded in putting our rare city assets off limits.

Once the needle distribution has ended, the next steps our city should take are:
- Demand that the County dismantle its “end of line” practice of nightly disembarking into Santa Monica from the light rail up to 60 homeless persons;
- Reinstate the SMPD drug interdiction unit to stop the out-of-control flow of drugs into our city.

It is urgent that we end the public needle program and address our present day reality. Our parks are not fit to be enjoyed by the citizens of Santa Monica with the present situation.

I would like to express gratitude and support Councilmembers who have brought this item forward:

Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra.

Sincerely,
Ferris Gluck
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From: Karen Croner <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fwd: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program

EXTERNAL
Begin forwarded message:

From: Karen Croner <[email protected]>
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program
Date: March 19, 2024 at 9:48:43 AM PDT
To: [email protected], [email protected], David White <[email protected]>, [email protected], Phil Brock <[email protected]>
Cc: John Alle <[email protected]>
I am writing to express complete opposition of the needle exchange program in the parks. It clearly doesn’t work. To continue to do so, is choosing to
traumatize the children of Santa Monica. The parks were built to give nature and health to the 70% of SM residents who live in apartments. Instead you are risking the health and life of residents every single day. I have picked up and disposed of over 100 needles myself from the grass where kids play, terrified a baby learning to walk in our parks will instead fall and be injected with a deadly disease. I see the horror on family’s faces, residents and tourists, as they seek spaciousness, fresh air, healthy play in the park, only to instead face desperate addicted individuals, many committing crimes to buy the drugs, unable to control themselves, deficating and even attacking residents. I don’t know WHO made the decision BEHIND CLOSED DOORS to allow this program in our parks, but sadly the blood is on YOUR hands.

We residents were never given a choice in the matter. Why are we paying taxes for parks that are too dangerous for us to use? It would be so easy for you to move the needle distribution to an indoors facility. Or hey, perhaps even at City Hall, where health care could also be offered. Just do that! And If you’re not willing to go to work amongst our addicts, then you simply cannot force that danger on our residents. It borders on sadistic. Let’s care for our most desperate residents in a different way.

To choose to continue this program is immoral, and perhaps illegal.

Sincerely,
Karen Croner
Santa Monica Resident
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From: Nikki Kolhoff <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:06 AM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; David White; Douglas Sloan; councilmtgitems Subject: SUPPORT Item 16.J. - Resolution expressing the City's disapproval of the County's implementation of the "Harm Reduction Services" program, or "needle exchange program," in the City of Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
Residents of Santa Monica need to be able to safely visit their neighborhood parks. We should not be turning our parks over to County service programs that render our parks unusable.

I support this effort (City Council Agenda Item 16.J) being advanced by Mayor Brock and Councilmembers Negrete, and Parra in their effort to help the people of Santa Monica.

Thank you.
- Nikki Kolhoff
Santa Monica Resident
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From: Lynne-Michelle Henney <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 'I support Item #16 - Stop the outdoor needle distributions

EXTERNAL
My mother and I and my three kids were BORN in Santa Monica Hospitals. Keep the damn needles IN the hospitals and acupuncture offices and AWAY from the druggies. This is SO RIDICULOUS!! Stop the insanity.

All the best,
lynn Michelle Henney
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From: Maria Moore <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I support Item #16 - Stop the outdoor needle distributions!

EXTERNAL
Please stop this program. It is NOT harm reducƟon and it is dangerous to everyone. I can’t take my grandchildren to the parks. Please listen to the tax-paying residents of Santa Monica and think about our family's safety as well as those using the drugs. I am not heartless, I lost my son to an overdose 8 years ago and I miss him every day. If I thought this pracƟce helped, I would support it.

Thank You,
Maria Moore
Phone: 310-428-1668
Email: [email protected]
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From: Ann Maggio <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16 END SOCIOPATHIC NEEDLE Distro Program

EXTERNAL
There are no metrics attached to a program instituted by sociopaths resulting in community terror, violence and death on our streets.

This illegally imposed behavioral modification (community terrorism) to force residents to MOVE or remain SHUT INSIDE must END NOW.

Thank you,
Ann Maggio Thanawalla
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; David White; Douglas Sloan Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: FOSP: City Council 3/29/24 agenda item 16-J -- SUPOPORT

EXTERNAL
March 19, 2024

To: Mayor Brock and City Council members

From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park

RE: 3/19/24 agenda item 16-J -- SUPPORT

The FOSP Board of Directors supports the request below from Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Council member Parra.

“Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.”
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Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 2 David Yakobson
From: Andres Drobny <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:23 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comment: City Council meeting of March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
To: [email protected]
I write in SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J for the City Council meeting of March 19, 2024 to disapprove the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The program is misguided, does not achieve the goal of reducing harm, and instead encourages continued use of dangerous drugs. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from rampant drug use.

Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces. Our public spaces are contaminated by this program
The County programs have subordinated the rights of Santa Monica residents to a transient minority of drug-using individuals who have succeeded in putting our rare city assets off limits.

Andres Drobny
Santa Monica
Sent from my iPad.

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Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 18 David Yakobson
From: Ron Reyes <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:23 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I support Item #16 - Stop the outdoor needle distributions!

EXTERNAL
Please help us protect the city we all love. Stop the outdoor needle distribuƟons - I support Item #16 and I hope you will support it as well.

Cordially,
Ron Reyes
(323) 646-3090
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From: Sheri Swist <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stop the Needle Distribution program! I support Item #16

EXTERNAL
This has to stop. The city has become completely unsafe and this program is not helping anyone! Item 16.J.

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From: M.A. Fulton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I support Item #16 - Stop the outdoor needle distributions!

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members:

PLEASE stop the outdoor needle distributions in our parks. Move it indoors.

Let us reclaim our parks as recreation areas for legitimate purposes.

Thank you,
M.A. Fulton
1443 Yale Street
Santa Monica
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From: Alison StOnge <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:13 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stop the needle distribution

EXTERNAL
Please.

Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 745 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 22 David Yakobson
From: Sabra Gandhi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Please Keep Needle Distribution Programs in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Re: VOTE AGAINST Agenda Item 16.J.

City Council meeting of March 19, 2024
I have two young children in Santa Monica and I love all of our wonderful parks. There is plenty of space here and no reason that the city of Santa Monica cannot continue a needle exchange program that is proven to save lives.

As one of the wealthiest cities in the country, the county and the region and as one of the most park abundant areas in the region it is our duty to help those less fortunate.

And we need to stop dehumanizing the homeless population.

Sabra Gandhi Sellers Esq.

Sabra Sellers Real Estate
Tel: 310-966-0643
DRE# 01887296
Instagram | Facebook
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From: Irene Hovey <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I support item 16

EXTERNAL
Hello,
Please stop the needle distribution. It it dangerous for our children playing in parks and also for anyone walking around.

They could get AIDS or other diseases.

Thank You,
Irene Hovey
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From: Alyssa G <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:21 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Needle Distribution Program

EXTERNAL
As a longtime Santa Monica resident, I ask that you express your opposition to the distribution of drug paraphernalia of any kind in our public spaces.

These beknighted drug addicts need help, not an enabling of their addiction. Yet such help is not offered along with the needles to shoot up.

In addition, the public is subjected to an unnecessary and dangerous influx of drug addicts looking for the free handouts.

They use these to continue their drug addiction, during which they act out in severely anti-social ways, sometimes involving criminal and violent behavior, and they leave their dirty, dangerous needles in our public spaces.

The whole idea is indefensible, and there is no evidence to support its continuance.

Alyssa Ganezer
Santa Monica
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From: Tricia Crane <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:09 AM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; David White; Douglas Sloan
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUPPORT Item 16.J. - Resolution expressing the City's disapproval of the County's implementation of the "Harm Reduction Services" program, or "needle exchange program," in the City of Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
We have lost our parks to drug addicts and we want them back. If you have children or grandchildren, you understand that there are no clean and safe parks in Santa Monica where they can safely play.

We must demand that the County stop dumping on Santa Monica and restore access to our precious open space. Ending the open-air needle distribution is a first step.

The city's own “Open Space Element” demonstrates that our city is and has always been parks poor.

Here’s an excerpt:
"Santa Monica is a unique community within California because of its density. Most California cities of similar geographic size have much smaller populations. For instance, Santa Barbara has a comparable number of residents but with half the density and more than three times the amount of open space.

With a density of over 10,000 people per square mile, Santa Monica is more akin to a big city than are many other California coastal towns. Seventy five percent of our residents live in multifamily housing without private backyards and gardens." I support this effort (City Council Agenda Item 16.J) being advanced by Mayor Brock and Councilmembers Negrete, and Parra in their effort to help the people of Santa Monica.

The County should not continue to abuse the people of Santa Monica with programs that misunderstand addiction and do not address the current drug crisis.

Thank you
Tricia Crane
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Why Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Failed
The sponsors of the law fundamentally misunderstood the nature of addiction.

By Keith Humphreys and Rob Bovett
America’s most radical experiment with drug decriminalization has ended, after more than three years of painful results. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has pledged to sign legislation repealing the principal elements of the ballot initiative known as Measure 110: Possessing hard drugs is again a crime in Oregon, and courts will return to mandating treatment for offenders. Oregonians had supported Measure 110 with 59 percent of the vote in 2020, but three years later, polling showed that 64 percent wanted some or all of it repealed. Although the measure was touted by advocates as a racial-justice policy, support for its repeal was especially strong among African American and Hispanic Oregonians.

The key elements of Measure 110 were the removal of criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, and a sharper focus, instead, on reducing the harm that drugs cause to their users. More than $260 million were allocated to services such as naloxone distribution, employment and housing services, and voluntary treatment. The original campaign for the measure was well funded by multiple backers, most prominently the Drug Policy Alliance, based in New York. Supporters hoped that ending penalties—and reducing the associated stigma of drug use—would bring a range of benefits. Once drugs were decriminalized and destigmatized, the thinking went, those who wanted to continue using would be more willing to access harmreduction services that helped them use in safer ways. Meanwhile, the many people who wanted to quit using drugs but had been too ashamed or fearful to seek treatment would do so. Advocates foresaw a surge of help-seeking, a reduction in drug-overdose deaths, fewer racial disparities in the health and criminal-justice systems, lower rates of incarceration, and safer neighborhoods for all.

But disappointments stacked up rapidly. Measure 110 failed because its advocates misunderstood addiction, and also because they misunderstood the culture and Item 16.J.

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Measure 110 did not reduce Oregon’s drug problems. The drug-overdose-death rate increased by 43 percent in 2021, its first year of implementation—and then kept rising. The latest CDC data show that in the 12 months ending in September 2023, deaths by overdose grew by 41.6 percent, versus 2.1 percent nationwide. No other state saw a higher rise in deaths. Only one state, Vermont, ranks higher in its rate of illicit drug use.

Neither did decriminalization produce a flood of help-seeking. The replacement for criminal penalties, a $100 ticket for drug possession with the fine waived if the individual called a toll-free number for a health assessment, with the aim of encouraging treatment, failed completely. More than 95 percent of people ignored the ticket, for which—in keeping with the spirit of Measure 110— there was no consequence. The cost of the hotline worked out to about $7,000 per completed phone call, according to The Economist. These realities, as well as associated disorder such as open-air drug markets and a sharp rise in violent crime—while such crime was falling nationally—led Oregonians to rethink their drug policy.

Both of us have spent the better part of our careers studying and working on drug policy. Both of us watched this deterioration in Oregon’s public health and safety with dismay, and tried to help stanch the damage. We testified before the Measure 110 legislative implementing committee in 2022 in the hopes that the spirit of Measure 110 could be maintained if some reforms were allowed, such as the elimination of open-air drug markets and the resumption of mandated treatment for those suffering from severe addiction. But tweaking the measure proved very difficult. Last year, one of us, Rob Bovett, began working closely with a number of groups trying to reform Measure 110 through legislation, including a bill based on a proposal developed by Oregon’s city governments, sheriffs, police chiefs, and district attorneys, and a bill based primarily on a petition filed by a coalition of Oregonians that had grown weary of the measure’s ongoing failure.

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Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 27 He testified before the Measure 110 reform committee and participated in negotiations that led to the reform package that just passed.

We were not surprised that a trivial pressure to seek treatment was ineffective.

Fentanyl and meth addiction are not like depression, chronic pain, or cancer, conditions for which people are typically motivated to seek treatment. Even as it destroys a person’s life, addictive drug use by definition feels good in the short term, and most addicted people resist or are ambivalent about giving that up. Withdrawal, meanwhile, is wrenchingly difficult. As a result, most addicted people who come to treatment do so not spontaneously but through pressure from family, friends, employers, health professionals, and, yes, the law.

But it wasn’t just that the measure’s proponents misunderstood addiction. They also did not understand Oregon, a state in which the measure’s biggest funders did not live. Branding Measure 110 as a rebuke to the War on Drugs made no sense, because Oregon had never fought such a war. In 1973, it became the first state to decriminalize possession of marijuana. When federal and state mandatory-minimum sentences for drug crimes flowered in the ’80s and ’90s, Oregon went the other way, making it impossible for someone to go to prison for simple drug possession.

Overall, the state had the country’s lowest rate of imprisonment for nonviolent crimes. Short local-jail sentences for drug possession were permitted, but diversion programs, including drug courts and community supervision with drug testing, were widely used. However, after Measure 110 was passed and the threat of jail time eliminated, the flow of people into these programs slowed.

Does the repeal of Measure 110 mean that drug-policy reform is dead? Oregon’s drug policy attracted national and international attention, and its high-profile failure will likely discourage other states and countries from pursuing maximalist decriminalization policies, at least for a time.

But the lessons from Oregon’s troubles should not be overdrawn. One thing Measure 110 got right, at least in principle, is that Oregon’s addiction-treatment system was grossly underfunded, with access to care frequently ranking at the bottom of national indicators. The mechanism that the measure created to manage new spending was clumsy and didn’t work well, but the new law acknowledges the problem and provides extensive new funding for immediate needs, including detox Item 16.J.

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Though our polarized politics tends to frame policy choices as on-off switches, in truth they are more like a dial with many intervening settings. That dial can be productively turned in many parts of the country. Many states are far more punitive toward drug users than Oregon was before Measure 110 passed. They overemphasize incarceration of people who use drugs, they do not provide adequate, publicly funded health treatment and health insurance, and they do not use criminal justice productively to discourage drug use (for instance, by using arrests and probations as leverage to get people into drug courts and treatment). If these states could be persuaded to dial down their criminal-justice approach to approximate what Oregon had before Measure 110, except with adequately funded, evidence-based prevention and treatment, substantial gains in public health and safety would likely follow. The future of successful drug-policy reform is not greater laxity in states that are already quite progressive in their approach to drug use; it is using criminal justice and public health together in a balanced, pragmatic fashion, as Oregon is now poised to do.

Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University and the author of Addiction: A Very Short Introduction. He is a member of the Stanford Network on Addiction Policy.

Rob Bovett is the vice chair of Oregon’s Criminal Justice Commission and an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches drug policy and cannabis law and policy. He is a member of the Stanford Network on Addiction Policy.

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From: Tatheer Adnan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis
Subject: March 19 Santa Monica City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
Sharing my thoughts on some agenda items below
AGAINST 16J: While concerns about public drug use are valid, many studies examining the impact of needle exchange programs on community safety have failed to find an increase in drug-related crime or disorder following the implementation of such programs. On the contrary, by facilitating the safe disposal of used needles and syringes, SSPs reduce dangerously exposed needles and protect the public and first responders. Needle exchange programs operate within a harm reduction framework at the population health level. They reach people who inject drugs, an often hidden and marginalized population, successfully reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other infections, and the incidence of opioid overdose deaths through the provision of naloxone. Research also shows that new users of SSPs are five times more likely to enter drug treatment and about three times more likely to stop using drugs than those who don’t use the programs.

AGAINST 16K: The ordinance will prevent hotel workers from striking. I agree with the fundamental reasons for the strike and support workers’ ability to exercise their First Amendment rights. The right to strike is a fundamental labor right, crucial for workers to negotiate fair pay, safe working conditions, and equitable treatment. Striking is a last resort when other negotiation tactics have failed, and hindering this right undermines the balance of power between employers and employees, potentially leading to exploitative working conditions. Workers in the hospitality industry, particularly in hotels, are often frontline defenders of public health, ensuring clean and safe environments for guests.

Hindering their ability to operate in an environment that just, might be directly compromising public health and safety and discouraging tourist activity.

SUPPORT 16I: Fully support! Cyclists play a vital role in promoting sustainable transportation and fostering a healthier, more vibrant community. It is incumbent upon us to create an environment where cyclists feel safe and respected while navigating our streets. Implementing a cyclist harassment ordinance will not only enhance cyclist safety but also contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable transportation system for all residents. 7A. I am excited about an equity lens to cannabis licensing and have been considering the logistics around a cannabis licensing program that prioritizes individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs, such as low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. This program would provide preferential treatment or additional incentives for applicants who meet specific equity criteria, such as residency in designated areas, prior cannabis-related convictions, or demonstration of financial need. Contingent upon defining clear eligibility criteria for equity applicants, comprehensive assistance and mentorship through the licensing process can further ensure that the program reaches those who would benefit from it most. To ensure that cannabis licensing is coupled with protective restrictions, businesses could be required to obtain conditional use permits (CUPs) subject to specific locational criteria and review processes. CUPs can provide the city with additional discretion and oversight to evaluate the compatibility of proposed cannabis businesses with their surroundings (complemented by buffer zones) and address potential concerns raised by stakeholders. To design the program circularly, a portion of the revenue or fees can be funneled into Item 16.J.

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Sincerely,
Tatheer Adnan
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From: Richard Milanesi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda Item 16.J

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
Show some guts & vote against this madness.

Thank you,
Richard Milanesi
SM Resident
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From: Jennifer Barrett <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:21 AM
To: Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: 16J - Concerns Regarding Needle Exchange Program at Reed Park

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing to express my concerns about the city hosting a needle exchange program at Reed Park, located directly across from St. Monica School. As a parent within the community, I strongly believe that this program's placement poses a significant risk to the safety and well-being of our children who frequently play in the park after school.

Reed Park has unfortunately become a gathering place for homeless individuals, and the presence of a needle exchange program has exacerbated the existing issues of substance abuse and public safety in the area. Our children should not be exposed to such environments, especially when they are simply trying to enjoy outdoor activities in their neighborhood.

While I understand the importance of providing resources and support for individuals struggling with addiction, I believe that the location of the needle exchange program should be carefully reconsidered to ensure that it does not negatively impact the surrounding community, particularly our children.

I urge you to take immediate action to address these concerns and explore alternative locations for the needle exchange program that prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents, including our children.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Jenn Barrett - parent from St. Monica School
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From: Steven H. Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:06 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Cc: Jessie Brown
Subject: Item 16.J

EXTERNAL
Good morning -
I’m writing as an almost 15 year resident of Santa Monica. My wife and I moved here from across the country for our careers and to enjoy this beautiful part of the world. We have since had two children and continue to raise them here, with both attending St Monica prep across from Reed Park. We live in Sunset Park, near Clover Park.

I have to say our confidence in the local government, and in particular the ability to police and provide basic services like clean parks, is waning. As property owners and tax payers this is concerning and has frankly driven away some of our closest friends, who continue to leave for other states.

Our kids grew up going to Reed Park during their free time (and still go today) and we have had to endure years of harassment and fear given the harboring of massive amounts of homeless people. They have witnessed things no children should be subject to. Their activity and actions are always disturbing, and the policies like needle exchange have created a perverse incentive for those who are engaging in illicit activities to do it in our most treasured places…outside, in the open and in the sun! The exact places that the public should be able to enjoy. Santa Monica is an expensive place to live, and very few people have their own outdoor space. And ours are overrun by people polluting the experience to the point where they are essentially off limits for anyone who isn’t homeless.

While I certainly empathize and sympathize with the homeless plight, and am a significant supporter of the Union Rescue Mission, I ask you when is enough, enough? When will we turn the direction of our treasured outdoor spaces? With all the investment in more and more multifamily housing across Santa Monica, where exactly do we think people can go to enjoy the weather that this part of the country is blessed with? Because let’s be sure…if we didn’t have the weather we did, we wouldn’t have the tax base or populous to support our bloated public spending.

I thank you for your service to the city and hope you will take charge. You should feel confident that you have the support of your electorate. Almost everyone feels the same way I do.

Best Regards,
Steve
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From: Bill Lischak <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: End the Unsafe Open-Air Needle Distribution Program in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

William Lischak
[email protected]
517 , 9th Street
Santa Monica, California 90402
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From: Tatiana <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:45 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J. City Council meeting of March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
Sending the email in support of the effort by City Councilmembers to stop the needle distribuƟon. This jeopardizes the well-being of our tax-paying residents, children, elderly, in favor of mentally-ill, anƟ-social elements is irresponsible and needs to be fixed immediately to avoid further crimes.

Thank you,
TaƟana Khmilinina
1325 Arizona Ave., #202
Santa Monica CA 90404
310-800-8222
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Ashley and Diego Covarrubias <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:43 PM
To: Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: 3/19: Santa Monica City Council Meeting re: Item # 16 J

EXTERNAL
To Whom It May Concern,
My children attend Saint Monica Preparatory School. We have been members of the Saint Monica community for over 10 years. Reed Park, directly across from the school, has been one of our most treasured public spaces as our kids have grown. For many years, the kindergarten class would spend every Friday morning at Reed Park. While we have always had an issue with the unhoused in the community, we have shared the space with our fellow community members. Unfortunately, post COVD coupled with the County's "Needle Exchange Program," which operates one location out of Reed Park, we have been experiencing a rise in transients frequenting the park, not to enjoy the public space, but to obtain needles for continued drug use, many times causing angry, sometimes violent outbursts. Drug use has often been in full view, witnessed by our children. Sadly, this has prevented us from enjoying Reed Park. We are very concerned about the transient community it is attracting. While we fully appreciate the intent of the needle exchange program, I wholeheartedly believe the program is not working as intended and overdoses in Los Angeles have not decreased. Sadly, allowing this program to continue at Reed park not only robs our children of safe spaces to enjoy their childhood, but also prevents actively involved parents and community members from gathering and enjoying the public spaces we work so hard for! Please end the Needle Exchange Program at Reed park, and all public spaces. It isn't proving to be a beneficial program for the unhoused community or the tax paying citizen.

Thank you for your time and consideration,
Ashley Covarrubias
Saint Monica Preparatory Parent
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From: Ellen Mark <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16j

EXTERNAL
Dear CityCouncilmembers,
Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.

Sincerely,
Ellen Mark
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From: rowan sullivan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:01 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: I Challenge Agenda Item 16J

EXTERNAL
Good Evening City Council,
As a resident that regularly takes my young children to Reed Park and Douglas Park, I would like to challenge the portrayal of the needle exchange program in this agenda item. We have never seen people shooƟng up in these two parks - the unhoused residents that this rhetoric is targeƟng have always been kind and respecƞul to my kids and I.

Instead of outright banning needles, please can you work with the unhoused people and the non-profits that work with them to help them instead of making their lives more dangerous. This might mean creaƟng a task force of the non-profits and social workers within our City to provide care to addicts in the street and helping them find employment and housing. We should try and upliŌ all residents and visitors to our beauƟful city instead of trying to make anyone’s life more difficult.

Many thanks,
Rowan
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From: Michael Sage <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:59 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Needle Distribution Program

EXTERNAL
Sent from my iPhone
Council Phil Brock,
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

Mike Sage
[email protected]
Santa Monica, California 90405
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From: lori brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:59 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Needle distribution in Santa Monica parks

EXTERNAL
Council
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets. lori brown
[email protected]
santa monica, California 90405
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
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From: Steven Prince <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: End the Unsafe Open-Air Needle Distribution Program in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Council
I request that you support the request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica. The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.

Steven Prince
[email protected]
1172 Centinela Ave Apt 2
Santa Monica, California 90403
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From: Santa Monica Rx <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Oscar de la Torre
Cc: Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Tricia Crane; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete
Subject: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J. City Council meeting of March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
Hon. Council Members:

Please be advised that Santa Monica Residents Cross-City (smRx) unanimously urges your support of the following request (Agenda Item 16.J, cited below).

Respectfully,
Derek Altmann, Secretary
Santa Monica Residents Cross-City (smRx)
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Agenda Item 16.J.

Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica. The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces. #
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From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.J

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, parent, and regular park user with my child, I support needle exchange harm reduction programs and thus oppose Item 16.J. Needle exchange saves lives, as supported by reams of scientific evidence. I also do not want to run into needles in the park, and it is for that exact reason that I support needle exchange programs. Please do not fight against these programs that support our city's most vulnerable.

Sincerely,
Jacob Wasserman
11th Street and Washington Avenue
90403
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From: Nancy Born <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:14 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: against needle distribution!

EXTERNAL
Hi Council Members,
We now have more dirty needles in the parks and more crime!! If we give free needles, where do the drugs come from? Who sells them? How do you get the money to pay for your drugs since you are living on the street? I'm sorry but I do not believe in "free needles." Free mental health, free drug withdrawal and free drug rehab programs but complicity in an addiction??? No. Not complicated. Read the history of Needle Park in Zurich and see what has happened to SF. People need to take responsibility for their problems and we should be able to offer help with solving the problem...not be complicit in keeping the addiction going.

Nancy Bo
resident of SM since 1978, RN since 1973
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From: madeleine hertz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J.

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
I had signed the petition circulated by the Santa Monica Coalition last year. I cannot support any needles or drug paraphernalia allowed to be distributed at all in our city. I think since the LA County Supervisors think that this is such a good idea, they can take all our homeless and the Needle Exchange to any park where they live. I don't believe any live in Santa Monica, but if they do...not here.

Thank you for supporting the residents and neighbors, as you promised in your campaigns.

Madeleine Hertz
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From: Elaine Golden-Gealer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:03 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Elaine Golden-Gealer
Subject: I SUPPORT ITEM 16 - STOP THE OUTDOOR NEEDLE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

EXTERNAL
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From: Mary Rushfield <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:59 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J. City Council meeting of March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
Agenda Item 16.J.

Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica. The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.

Thank you.

Mary Rushfield
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From: Marc Verville <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:59 PM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: SMCC Meeting 2024-03-19: Item 16.J. - Resolution expressing the City's disapproval of the County's implementation of the "Harm Reduction Services" program, or "needle exchange program," in the City of Santa Monica.

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
Imagine a vendor to the city of Santa Monica whose defecƟve product, and defecƟve product management, has created a public safety crisis resulƟng in resident, city employee, visitor and business injuries, some of them life-threatening.

In response, the vendor proposes a new product that (1) leaves the exisƟng public safety crisis unaddressed and (2) creates a new public safety crisis that severely limits the resident’s access to the city’s core parks that serve the densest residenƟal areas. The deleterious impact of this new product is ongoing since on the days it is not primarily acƟve, the detritus it leaves behind serves as an ongoing safety hazard, especially to children. Compounding the seriousness of the issue, these dangerous products are concentrated in the city’s mulƟ-family areas where residents have no other open space opƟons.

Obviously, the city would terminate the vendor agreements, file mulƟple lawsuits on behalf of the residents, including for child endangerment, and demand damages that would run into the hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars. Public shaming of the vendor would occur.

Incredulously, this exact product scenario is taking place but, rather than terminate the vendor, the city is embracing both the vendor and it’s highly defecƟve and dangerous products!
The vendor in this case is the County of Los Angeles. The iniƟal defecƟve and mismanaged product is the county-managed light rail that is used has a mobile homeless shelter and has an official end-of-line policy that disgorges upwards of 60 mostly mentally ill and heavy substance abusing individuals into the city of Santa Monica nightly. An addiƟonal undetermined number are also disembarked in Santa Monica from the Metro Bus end-of-line policy. The follow-on dangerous public-safety product is the open air needle exchange program.

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Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 19 These highly defecƟve and dangerous policies are from a service vendor who, along with the City of Lios Angeles, ineffecƟvely spends about $2 billion per year (roughly $27,000 per person) on the homeless demographic. And, rather than shield surrounding communiƟes from their dangerously failed policies, they instead allow the symptoms to propagate to communiƟes ill-equipped to deal with such a massive influx. The light rail throughput alone would generate up to 21,900 persons in Santa Monica annually. Given the round trip nature of a significant segment of this demographic, the city has historically recorded about 6,000 annual unique homeless individuals flowing through Santa Monica. With PIT counts in the 800 to 900 ranges, the average stay has been about 2 months.

The boƩom line is that the city has allowed County programs to enƟrely subordinate the rights of Santa Monica residents to safe and secure public open access to a County and LA City-origin transient minority of drug-abusing and mentally ill individuals. Beyond ignoring the core problem, this city policy allowing the needle exchange policy to operate has succeeded in puƫng our irreplaceable and criƟcal city assets off limits to residents that have no other opƟons. Well, they do have one opƟon – leaving. Is it any wonder that the city’s populaƟon has declined by 3,128 (3.4%) residents since the 2020 census? We live in a parks poor city. For the 70% of Santa Monicans who are renters, access to public open space is criƟcal. Families without back yards need our parks to run and play. But because of the way the County is addressing the drug problem in our city has contaminated our public spaces.

City conƟnuance of this policy clearly amounts to legislaƟve malpracƟce, at best. This must stop. The city must reclaim these spaces for the residents by prohibiƟng the needle exchange programs in our public spaces. The County and City of Los Angeles have the resources to prevent their problems from overflowing into Santa Monica and other adjacent jurisdicƟons. They must be held accountable. They can only be held accountable if they are forced to deal with the problems they have created. Lawsuits should be used by Santa Monica, if necessary.

AddiƟonally, the City must reinstate it’s drug interdicƟon unit within the SMPD to cut off the supply of lethal narcoƟcs that has made Santa Monica one of the top four areas in Los Angeles County for fentanyl deaths.

I wish to thank Councilmembers Brock, Negrete, and Parra for bringing this item forward.

Marc Verville
Sunset Park
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From: Jason Mastbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:26 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: 3/19/2024 item 16J

EXTERNAL
Phil proudly proclaimed at the Wilmont NC meeting that he goes by what he sees and feels and doesn't care about data, and this 16 item is true to form for both him and his slate members on that front. Needle exchange programs are a vital public health and public safety measure. It's nothing more than Fox News fearmongering to claim that needle exchange programs are killing people.

Here's our own county supervisor Lindsay Horvath talking about why needle exchange programs are important. Also note that she says that this program is run all over the county, not just in Santa Monica, as many of the slate's lowinformation base insists. https://youtu.be/hd2u2Ddo7yY?si=rpTNHgZw1u7UCqo0&t=813 Item 16.J.

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From: lori brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:17 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item 16. J

EXTERNAL
Agenda Item 16.J.

Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm.

The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result.

Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use.

Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.

Thank you
Lori Brown
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
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Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 1 David Yakobson
From: AGNES KAZMIERCZAK <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:52 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Petition letter

EXTERNAL
Council Phil Brock,
I request that you ask the County to prevent or
move their distribution program indoors under
medical supervision with support services. The
program should be moved from our Parks,
the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at
7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without
the necessary collaboration between the County,
the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of
our community. The City controls our parks and
we should not allow for the County to play out
their failed programs at the expense of the safety
of our community. Any drug related program
should mandate accountability and require a
method to measure the success of the program.

That means, people should not just gain easier
access to get high but rather gain more
opportunities to stop getting high and end the
cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we
need to address this matter with great urgency
and care so that we are assisting those in the
throes of addiction, while protecting our
community from the safety issues caused by
drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks,
robberies and desperation on our streets.

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[email protected]
2619 2nd street #5
Santa Monica, California 90405
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Judy Hopkins <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:30 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J.

EXTERNAL
I don’t think the needle exchange program should be carried out in our parks.

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From: Catherine K <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:27 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: End needle exchange program in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

Catherine Kirbyson
[email protected]
1204 Bay St
Santa Monica, California 90405
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From: lmarreola <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16-J

EXTERNAL
We support Item 16-J
Larry and Carol Arreola
Sunset Park Residents
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Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 25 David Yakobson
From: Heidi Ross <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:51 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Please keep harm reduction programs in our city

EXTERNAL
Hello City Council,
I have lived and worked in Santa Monica for the past 20 years and have 2 children in Santa Monica schools. My family is an avid user of the city's many wonderful resources including the parks, beaches, libraries and downtown district. I, like many community members, am deeply saddened by the homelessness situation in our community. I am also aware of the larger context of homelessness and the unaffordability of living throughout our country. I am certainly aware of the presence of drug use in many areas of our city and hope very much for the wellness of those in our community for whom drugs and alcohol are a barrier to living happy and healthy lives. Harm reduction services are an integral part of helping people reduce the negative effects of drugs and alcohol in their lives. I wholeheartedly support the Countysponsored programs for harm reduction and wish that they were increased rather than eliminated. I am dismayed that people in our elected government have allowed themselves to be swayed by a misinformation campaign, directed at the city and county. The program operated out of Venice. Family clinic is small, and in no way responsible for many of the public quality of life issues it gets blamed for. People from Santa Monica coalition have pushed a false agenda in order to further their own interests and ignore the facts. Nothing can be done about private citizens expressing their opinions, but elected officials have a responsibility to find out if allegations are true and when they are provided ample evidence that they are false, they must push back on those that seek to sew misinformation. Please don’t give in to misinformation and demonization. The drug and homelessness crises deserve intelligent, factual, and informed responses. Going along with disingenuous, fear mongering campaigns does not serve the citizens of this community. I beg of you to consider the facts that have been presented by the County and Venice Family Clinic and to vote No regarding “expressing disapproval for the ‘Harm Reduction Services’ program, or ‘needle exchange program,’ in the city.

Thank you,
Heidi Ross
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From: Amani Abou-Zamzam MBA <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:32 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUPPORT for Agenda Item 16.J. City council meeting March 19, 2024

EXTERNAL
Agenda Item 16.J.

We Request Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval, within 30 days, a resolution expressing the
City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm.

The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the hazards that results from illegal drug use.

Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces! Discarded needles create an avoidable public Health Hazard to Children, Residents and First Responders of
The City of Santa Monica!
Thanks, Amani and Chris Spielman
Amani A. Abou-Zamzam MBA
UrologyConsulting.com | UrologyStrategist.com
[email protected] | 310.780.0881
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:25 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Item 16. J - Needle Program... END IT OUTDOORS From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:16 PM
To: Phil Brock <[email protected]>
Cc: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>
Subject: Item 16. J - Needle Program... END IT OUTDOORS

EXTERNAL
Council Phil Brock,
I request that you ask the County to prevent or move their distribution program indoors under medical supervision with support services. The program should be moved from our Parks, the 3rd Street Promenade and the 7 Eleven at 7th and Wilshire.

This program has been an abject failure without the necessary collaboration between the County, the City and the Public to assure the wellbeing of our community. The City controls our parks and we should not allow for the County to play out their failed programs at the expense of the safety of our community. Any drug related program should mandate accountability and require a method to measure the success of the program. That means, people should not just gain easier access to get high but rather gain more opportunities to stop getting high and end the cycle of addiction.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic and we need to address this matter with great urgency and care so that we are assisting those in the throes of addiction, while protecting our community from the safety issues caused by drug use, and resulting in murders, attacks, robberies and desperation on our streets.

Danielle Charney
[email protected]
2505 4th ST Apt 214
Santa Monica , California 90405
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Packet Pg. 784 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 2 David Yakobson
From: Zachary Coil <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; David White
Subject: Public comment on 16J- change lives and stop the misinformation campaign Hello City CouncilI have lived and worked in Santa Monica for the past 15 years and have 2 young children in Santa Monica schools. My family is an avid user of the city's many wonderful resources including the parks, beaches, libraries and downtown district. I, like many community community members, am deeply saddened by the homelessness situaƟon in our community. I am also aware of the larger context of homelessness and the unaffordability of living throughout our country. I am certainly aware of the presence of drug use in many areas of our city and hope very much for the wellness of those in our community for whom drugs and alcohol are a barrier to living happy and healthy lives. Harm reducƟon services are an integral part of helping people reduce the negaƟve effects of drugs and alcohol in their lives. I wholeheartedly support the County-sponsored programs for harm reducƟon and wish that they were increased rather than eliminated.

I am dismayed that people in our elected government have allowed themselves to be swayed by a misinformaƟon campaign, directed at the city and county. The program operated out of Venice. Family clinic is small, and in no way responsible for many of the public quality of life issues it gets blamed for. People from Santa Monica coaliƟon have pushed a false agenda in order to further their own interests and ignore the facts. Nothing can be done about private ciƟzens expressing their opinions, but elected officials have a responsibility to find out if allegaƟons are true and when they are provided ample evidence that they are false, they must push back on those that seek to sew misinformaƟon.

Please don’t give in to misinformaƟon and demonizaƟon. The drug and homelessness crises deserve intelligent, factual, and informed responses. Going along with disingenuous, fear mongering campaigns does not serve the ciƟzens of this community. I beg of you to consider the facts that have been presented by the County and Venice Family Clinic and to vote No regarding “expressing disapproval for the ‘Harm ReducƟon Services’ program, or ‘needle exchange program,’ in the City of Santa Monica.” Respecƞully,
Zachary Coil, LCSW
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From: Anjuli Kronheim Katz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 3:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock
Subject: Item 16J

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I hope you do not move dory with disapproval of the needle exchange program. When I have spoken with experts who deal with addiction, they say that this is one policy that supports addicts in a safe way without incarceration leading to further detriment to people’s lives.

I’ve heard the council discussing safety and challenges at Reed Park specifically about this, and I have to share that I take my 18 month old son to the playground and park there 2-4 times a week and we feel completely safe and comfortable there. The other people at the park and playground have never posed any risk to us and it’s a pillar of our day to day lives to visit the park. My son loves it and I wouldn’t change anything about our experiences there.

Thank you,
Anjuli Kronheim Katz
Former Housing Commissioner 2015-2019
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:17 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program
From: lenka kabilka <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:10 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program

EXTERNAL
This needle exchange program had its run and it turned out to be a disaster! Let's admit this fact and learn from past mistakes. Crime is on the rise, drug use is out in open in front of our residences and widely on our streets. Only a "silly" person would not link these dots together.

All of our lives are directly affected by your choices which are not benefiting us nor those whom these programs are designed for, the mentally ill, addicts and and even the homeless people.

Please act in good faith with and consideration to your constituents.

Sincerely,
Lenka Kabilka
Santa Monica resident
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From: Faustino Garza <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:12 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16j - City Council Meeting of 3/19/24

EXTERNAL
I am a 37-year homeowner and resident of Santa Monica; a father and a grandfather.

I and my wife are outraged by the drug needle exchange program being conducted at our City's public parks. As we all know, this program attracts drug users and abusers, homeless people with erratic behavior, and criminals. We, along with many of our neighbors, feel unsafe at our parks and no longer able to visit our parks with our children and grandchildren. Our parks have been taken away from us.

Are these not OUR parks - of the city of Santa Monica? Does the City therefore not have control over what goes on there? Why does the County of Los Angeles have the right to over-ride our wishes and force this needle exchange program over our objections? Please explain.

I and my family fully support the proposed resolution being put forth by Mayor Brock, Vice-Mayor Negrete and Councilmember Parra, to oppose this program. And we urge the City Council, our City Manager and our City Police to do everything within their powers to discourage, oppose and end this harmful program and to return our parks to the residents of Santa Monica for our enjoyment without fear.

Faustino Garza
Sunset Park
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From: Bill Elswick <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:22 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support for Item 16j at the 3/19/24 Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I am wriƟng in support of Item 16j at the 3/19/24 Council MeeƟng.

Frankly I am astounded that the City Council did not take a posiƟon against the County's program as of several years ago when it started.

The devastaƟon wrought by policies such as these in San Francisco are well known to anyone who has been paying aƩenƟon, and were documented in Michael Shellenger's book "San Fransicko", which was published in October 2021.

QuoƟng from a review of Shellenberger's book by John McWhorter: "San Fransicko is a lucid lesson in how self-serving ideological fads yank progressivism into a ditch, creaƟng misery in the name of enlightenment. Shellenberger shows us one of the keys to running a
city: knowing the difference between virtue signaling and geƫng results." In addiƟon to approving item 16j, I suggest that you read "San Fransicko" if you have not done so already, because many of his points (unfortunately) map well to Santa Monica's (and LA County's) public policies.

Thanks,
--Bill Elswick
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Packet Pg. 789 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 4 David Yakobson
From: Maryanne Laguardia <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock
Subject: Item 16j on the agenda

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
Let's be honest about the program this item is about and its effect on our community.

It is neither a "harm reduction" nor even a "needle exchange" program. It is a NEEDLE DISTRIBUTION program which enables continued drug use and discourages addicts from seeking help. Making it easier to use drugs was not the intention of this program, but it is its obvious and yes, harmful unintended consequence in Santa Monica.

Putting the program in public parks as it is in Santa Monica, far from any services an addict might be motivated to use if access were available at the place of distribution, benefits no one and has an adverse effect on the community as a whole.

Let our parks be available to the residents and visitors who would like to use them.

We can and should and do help people in need of addiction and other health services. The county should not be allowed to force their misnamed "harm reduction" program into our parks and public places, far away from where help is available, and at the expense of the public's health, safety and enjoyment.

Maryanne LaGuardia
Santa Monica Resident
Member of the Recreation & Parks Commission

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From: Philip Traill <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:10 AM
To: councilmtgitems

EXTERNAL
Pls address the state of homelessness and mental illness / drug use in Santa Monica - starƟng with eliminaƟng the handing out of free needles to drug addicts in Reed Park (it seems so absurd that that’s even a thing that needs to be said!). Let’s prioriƟse the safety of kids and residents over the convenience of drug addicts. Thank you! Phil Traill Item 16.J.

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Packet Pg. 791 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 1 David Yakobson
From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: I oppose item 16J
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear council,
I oppose item 16J.

As a Santa Monica resident, I’d like our city council to make decisions based on well-founded data and with everyone’s best interest in mind, rather than on gut feelings from a few loud voices.

For anyone who isn’t already familiar with existing data around syringe exchange programs, here are a few reliable sources:

National Institute on Drug Abuse:
"Syringe services programs help protect communities by preventing infectious disease outbreaks and facilitating safe disposal of used syringes. These programs are not associated with increased drug use, crime, or syringe litter in communities."
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/syringe-services-programs National Institute of Health:
"Based on a comprehensive review of the research literature, the panel concludes that well-implemented needle exchange programs can be effective in preventing the spread of HIV and do not increase the use of illegal drugs. “ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK232343/
CDC:
"SSPs also protect first responders and the public by providing safe needle disposal and reducing the presence of discarded needles in the community."
https://www.cdc.gov/ssp/syringe-services-programs-factsheet.html Please oppose item 16J,
Sincerely,
Caro Vilain
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Packet Pg. 792 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 1 David Yakobson
From: Elizabeth Lerer <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: David White; Attorney Mailbox
Subject: Please support item 16.J.

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
While much more needs to done to make Santa Monica once again an attractive and safe place, discontinuing the “Harm Reduction Services” in our public gathering places is an important step.

For the sake of Santa Monica residents, businesses, workers and visitors please unanimously support Item 16.J, "Request by Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval within 30 days a resolution expressing the City’s disapproval of the County’s implementation of the “Harm Reduction Services” program, or “needle exchange program,” in the City of Santa Monica.

The resolution should reflect the City’s opposition to the program in Santa Monica, as it is misguided and does not achieve the goal of reducing harm. The program encourages continued use of illegal and dangerous drugs, and people are dying as a result. Residents should not have to see people shooting up in our neighborhood parks, nor the behavior that results from illegal drug use. Drug use and needles simply do not belong in our parks and other public spaces.” Thank you,
Elizabeth Lerer
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Packet Pg. 793 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) 2 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program
From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 6:54 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: JohnAlleCompany <[email protected]>
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 J Needle Program

EXTERNAL
I understand that we were trying to be a progressive City, but the needle exchange program does not work. In fact. just the opposite, making us a very dangerous City. Our parks should be for our residents, not shooting galleries for drug addicted transients. There is no longer any way to justify this. I hope you listen to the many resident voices telling you we need change, we need it to end. Move it indoors to the Venice Family Clinic or another facility equipped to deal with it. We are tired, saddened and terrified. If you wish to help the people on the street, I urge you to do something that actually helps them get off drugs and get some help instead of making sure they remain drug addicts.

If you refuse to do this, then at least pipe some good jazz music into the parks.. try John Coltrane's recording of "My Favorite Things"...then we can all "get down with our bad selves."
Danielle Charney
Resident Since April Fool's Day 1982
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Packet Pg. 794 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6314 : Disapproval of County's Harm Reduction Program in Santa Monica) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.K
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request by Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and return for Council approval amendments to existing ordinances to prohibit excessive noise as it may affect City residents in their homes; the ordinance should include time restrictions, reasonableness limits, and objective decibel limit standards.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Written Comments

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From: JEFFREY PARIS <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:57 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16k

EXTERNAL
I’m a 34 year resident of Santa Monica and I support this measure.

Jeffrey Paris
Sent from my handheld device
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Packet Pg. 796 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Kerrianne Thomas <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:29 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Kathy Finn; Danny Garcia; Executive Office
Subject: UFCW 770 Letter: Reject Proposal to Limit Worker Free Speech Attachments: SantaMonicaCityCouncil_3.19.2024.pdf

EXTERNAL
Hello,
Please see attached letter on behalf of UFCW770 regarding rejecting the proposal to limit worker free speech.

Thank you,
Kerrianne
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Packet Pg. 797 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) March 19, 2024 Sent via Email
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main St.

Santa Monica, California 90401
RE: Reject Proposal to Limit Worker Free Speech
Dear City Council Members:

On behalf of the 28,000 UFCW 770 workers in LA county, several of whom work right here in Santa Monica, we urge you to reject this item.

An injury to one is an injury to all. When workers experience injustice in the workplace, their voice is one of the only tools they have to fight back. The right of free speech is fundamental to our democracy, and it is fundamental to the community workers have helped build here in Santa Monica.

The fact that some city council members are, yet again, trying to silence workers, is embarrassing and regressive. Instead, the council should be doing everything it possibly can to stand with the brave workers who have been on strike for 9 months.

Sincerely,
UFCW Local 770
Kathy A. Finn, President
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Cc: Danny Garcia, UFCW Local 770, Secretary-Treasurer
UFCW LOCAL 770
P.O. BOX 770
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(213) 487-7070 or/o
(800) UFCW 770
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Packet Pg. 798 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Carlos Rubio <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:04 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16

EXTERNAL
I am speaking on behalf of Teamsters Local 911, which represents 10,000 workers in Southern California. We stand with the brave hotel workers who have been on strike for 9 months. We have been shocked to hear that migrant workers have been brought into Santa Monica hotels as strikebreakers, that women have come forward as silencebreakers, and that striking workers have faced retaliaƟon upon going back to work. An injury to one is an injury to all. We urge the Santa Monica city council to do everything in your power to stand with these workers. They will not be silenced, and neither will we.

We oppose item 16 and any bans on freedoms and protected acƟvity. Please do no approve a noise ban.

Thank you,
Carlos I Rubio
President
Teamsters Local 911
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Packet Pg. 799 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 3 David Yakobson
From: Krystal Ziv <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:14 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Stand with Santa Monica Hospitality Workers (Oppose Item 16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I stand with the valiant workers, who have engaged in picketing in Santa Monica, and not the wealthy hotel corporations. Hotel workers have been fighting for a dignified contract with just wages, in what is the largest hotel workers’ strike in Southern California History. Nearly 15,000 workers at across 40+ hotels have walked out on the job since the July 4th weekend.

Workers can express themselves by picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments, and they are protected by the First Amendment in doing so.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s proposal to amend the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is simply asking for First Amendment issues.

At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Krystal Ziv
[email protected]
2329 Pier Ave.

Santa Monica, California 90405
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Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 4 David Yakobson
From: Jan Ludwinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:21 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fwd: Noise Ordinance Enforcement

EXTERNAL
I should have included the Agenda item 16-K for this item. I hope that was obvious, but I wanted to be sure.

Jan Ludwinski
Begin forwarded message:

From: Jan Ludwinski <[email protected]>
Subject: Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Date: March 17, 2024 at 7:46:18 PM PDT
To: [email protected]
Dear Councilmembers,
I have been awakened multiple times, the most recent at about 6:06 AM by trumpets and drums wielded by protestors at Le Meridien on Saturday, 17 February. I was told previously, see below, that the City Attorney implied that they were in violation of the noise ordinance if they started before 7 AM, which they did regularly. When I walked over I was told by the officer already on-site that the SMPD has been told not to enforce that ordinance. When I went to the police station shortly thereafter, the Sgt. indicated that the City Attorney’s Office indicated that they would not prosecute any violation of the noise ordinance by those protesters and so the SMPD would not arrest anyone.

It is not right that the neighbors are subjected to this impact to our health and well being.

Furthermore, it is simply wrong to try to cure an injustice with an injustice, as these selfish protestors are attempting to do. I understand that they have 1st Amendment rights to protest but no 1st Amendment rights are absolute and should be reasonably circumscribed to avoid disturbing the neighborhood’s peace outside of reasonable business hours.

Loss of sleep is clearly implicated in deleterious health affects. Furthermore, from a social justice perspective, the neighbors surrounding the hotel are preferentially impacted; perhaps the protesters should be required to rotate their protests throughout all Santa Monica neighborhoods to distribute the burden and spread the message, which is designed, of course, to further a social benefit.

You should also know that my several attempts to speak with the City Attorney, or anyone in his office for that matter, have been ignored for weeks. Whether or not my opinion should prevail, do you think it is proper that a citizen of the City should be ignored completely? Jan Ludwinski
Ocean Park
310-663-0182
From: Santa Monica – Customer Service <[email protected]> Subject: Your request has been closed - CS0098671
Date: October 24, 2023 at 1:20:49 PM PDT
To: [email protected]
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Your submission CS0098671 has been closed, please refer to the notes below for more information.

Reason For Closing: Question Answered
Closure Notes: Per City Attorney's Office, protestors are within their rights and not in violation of any municipal or labor codes if conducted after 0700 hours. The Noise Ordinance exempts from enforcement non-commercial activity conducted outdoors on public property between 0700-2200.

Please call Dispatch at 310-458-8491 if occurring outside of the permitted hours or if criminal activity is witnessed.

This is in reference to the request you submitted on 10-21-2023 09:40:45 PDT for Noise Concerns.

Description: Strikers in front of Le Meridien Delfina are using megaphones earlier than 8 AM on weekends which is waking me up even 3 blocks away. I understand that they have 1st amendment rights to protest but they shouldn't be waking the neighborhood outside of business hours.

Please contact the 311 customer service team if you have any questions.

For more information about our full list of 311 services, how to download our mobile app, or ways to contact us, visit SantaMonica.gov/311.

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Packet Pg. 802 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Joani Gibbs <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:48 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16 SUPPORT Noise ordinance
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
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Packet Pg. 803 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 6 David Yakobson
From: Ales Kot <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:16 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stand with workers, not the wealthy corporations (Comment against Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are siding with the wealthy corporations and against free speech by proposing to change the city’s municipal code to restrict people’s ability to fully express themselves.

Nine months into Santa Monica hospitality workers historic struggle for dignified contracts with just wages, and while five Santa Monica hotels operate without new contracts Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are once again tampering with first amendment rights in the interest of big hotels against Santa Monica residents and workers.

I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Ales Kot
[email protected]
658 Marr St
Los Angeles, California 90291
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Packet Pg. 804 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 7 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:03 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; David White Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Oppose Item 16-K Noise Ordinance Amendment
Attachments: 2024-03 CC Opppse item 16-K Noise Ordinance Amendment.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
Please find attached our letter to oppose Item 16-K on tonights council agenda that could restrict the first amendment rights in our community.
--
Cynthia Rose and Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chairs
Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance
SaMoSafeStreets.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

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Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 8 David Yakobson
From: Tyler Ruggeri <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:01 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Tyler Ruggeri
[email protected]
1522 Hi Point St.

Los Angeles, California 90035
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Packet Pg. 806 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 9 David Yakobson
From: Merigan Mulhern <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:54 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Merigan Mulhern
[email protected]
2425 Purdue Ave
Los Angeles, California 90064
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Packet Pg. 807 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 10 David Yakobson
From: Melanie Abrams Fierstein <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:43 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Melanie Abrams Fierstein
[email protected]
3964 fredonia Drive
los angeles, California 90068
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Packet Pg. 808 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 11 David Yakobson
From: Hilary Galanoy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:33 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Hilary Galanoy
[email protected]
2636 32nd Street
Santa Monica, California 90405
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Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 12 David Yakobson
From: Laura Jacqmin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Stand with Santa Monica Hospitality Workers (Oppose Item 16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I stand with the valiant workers, who have engaged in picketing in Santa Monica, and not the wealthy hotel corporations. Hotel workers have been fighting for a dignified contract with just wages, in what is the largest hotel workers’ strike in Southern California History. Nearly 15,000 workers at across 40+ hotels have walked out on the job since the July 4th weekend.

Workers can express themselves by picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments, and they are protected by the First Amendment in doing so.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s proposal to amend the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is simply asking for First Amendment issues.

At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Laura Jacqmin
[email protected]
1002 HILL ST
SANTA MONICA, California 90405
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Packet Pg. 810 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 13 David Yakobson
From: ssleah <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:09 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16-K Oppose - Noise Ordinance Changes.

EXTERNAL
Do not restrict the first amendment rights of our local hotel workers to organize and protest. You're in the U.S. not Russia.
--
Santa Monica resident since 1995
*Please consider the environment before you print this do everything.

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Packet Pg. 811 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 14 David Yakobson
From: Joelle Luman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:00 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stand with workers, not the wealthy corporations (Comment against Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are siding with the wealthy corporations and against free speech by proposing to change the city’s municipal code to restrict people’s ability to fully express themselves.

Nine months into Santa Monica hospitality workers historic struggle for dignified contracts with just wages, and while five Santa Monica hotels operate without new contracts Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are once again tampering with first amendment rights in the interest of big hotels against Santa Monica residents and workers.

I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Joelle Luman
[email protected]
121 Fleet Street, Apt A
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
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Packet Pg. 812 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 15 David Yakobson
From: Gelya Frank <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:48 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16-K - Oppose

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I'm a long term homeowner and resident of Santa Monica since 1978. I am staunchly opposed to Item 16-K, which threatens the right of legally and consƟtuƟonally protected protesƟng workers to publicly demonstrate and be heard.

Please vote No on Item 16-K.

Thank you,
Gelya Frank
1528 Yale Street #7
SM 90404
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 813 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 16 David Yakobson
From: Patrick GILFILLAN <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:44 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Patrick GILFILLAN
[email protected]
1147 16th st. AptB
Santa monica, California 90403
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Packet Pg. 814 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 17 David Yakobson
From: Olga Lexell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Stand with Santa Monica Hospitality Workers (Oppose Item 16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I stand with the valiant workers, who have engaged in picketing in Santa Monica, and not the wealthy hotel corporations. Hotel workers have been fighting for a dignified contract with just wages, in what is the largest hotel workers’ strike in Southern California History. Nearly 15,000 workers at across 40+ hotels have walked out on the job since the July 4th weekend.

Workers can express themselves by picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments, and they are protected by the First Amendment in doing so.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s proposal to amend the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is simply asking for First Amendment issues.

At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Olga Lexell
[email protected]
1115 S Elm Drive
Los Angeles, California 90035
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Packet Pg. 815 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Mike Royce <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stand with workers, not the wealthy corporations (Comment against Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are siding with the wealthy corporations and against free speech by proposing to change the city’s municipal code to restrict people’s ability to fully express themselves.

Nine months into Santa Monica hospitality workers historic struggle for dignified contracts with just wages, and while five Santa Monica hotels operate without new contracts Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are once again tampering with first amendment rights in the interest of big hotels against Santa Monica residents and workers.

I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Mike Royce
[email protected]
2221 Linnington Ave
Los Angeles, California 90064-2339
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From: Santa Monica Forward <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:02 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: Item 16 K: OPPOSE -- Proposed Noise Ordinance Changes -- & Other Items Attachments: SM Forward Letter - Item 16K Proposed Noise Ord Changes.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock and Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
Please find attached a letter from Santa Monica Forward Opposing Item 16K and commenting on other agenda items.

Best,
Brad Ewing and Carl Hansen
Co-Chairs, Santa Monica
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We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica.

SantaMonicaForward.org
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Subject: Item 16-K – Proposed Noise Ordinance Changes
Dear Mayor Brock and City Councilmembers,
We are deeply disturbed that we are again hearing of proposed amendments to our city’s noise ordinance that could restrict the ability of our hotel workers to organize and protest. When similar proposals were recently made, the community opposition was resounding, and the item was pulled. Why must we turn out for this again? Please reject this item.

These service and hospitality workers are protesting because their wages have not kept up with the cost of living. There will be future strikes and protests if these trends continue. Please focus your efforts on addressing the structural causes of the cost of living gap, such as the housing shortage, instead of curtailing their first amendment right to protest.

OTHER ITEMS
• 11 - A: Affordable Housing on Three City Owned Sites
We strongly support and look forward to seeing this desperately needed affordable housing built.
• 16 - i: Ordinance to Prohibit Harassment of Cyclists
Thank you for this proposal. We strongly support.
• 16 - J: Disapproval of LA County's Needle Exchange Program We strongly oppose this recommendation, and recommend you instead look at Item 16.K.

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Packet Pg. 818 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) the data regarding the importance of programs like this, rather than react to inaccurate fear mongering. According to the CDC, “new users of [Syringe Service Programs] are five times more likely to enter drug treatment and three times more likely to stop using drugs than those who don’t use the programs.”
• 16- L: Ebony Beach Club - Repairing Past Harms
We strongly support this item and are unclear why there is a separate item (16 - M) proposed with less substance.

Sincerely,
Bradley Ewing and Carl Hansen
Co-Chairs, Santa Monica Forward
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From: Mike Terranova <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16-K Oppose - Noise Ordinance Changes

EXTERNAL
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed amendments to existing ordinances aimed at prohibiting excessive noise (and by extension to exercise first amendment rights) as introduced by Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra.

While the intent behind ensuring a peaceful environment for residents is commendable, I believe that directing the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare such amendments may not be the best use of city resources, particularly those of the City Attorney's office. First and foremost, it is important to recognize that the City Attorney's office is tasked with a wide array of responsibilities, many of which directly impact public safety and the overall well-being of our community.

These include addressing legal matters related to liability and risk management, homelessness, public infrastructure, the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, etc. Allocating resources to draft and enforce noise ordinance amendments may divert attention and resources from these critical areas.

Noise complaints, while potentially disruptive to residents, do not typically constitute a public safety concern in the same manner as other issues faced by our community. Aggrieved parties have existing avenues through which to address excessive noise, including civil litigation if someone is harassed or injured. This approach allows for a more targeted resolution to specific incidents without burdening the city's legal and public safety resources.

In light of the above, I suggest the City Council reconsider the allocation of resources towards the amendment of noise ordinances. Instead, focus should remain on pressing public safety concerns and the provision of essential services to our residents.

We ought to ensure that Santa Monica remains a safe, welcoming, and peaceful place to live for all residents, without unnecessarily diverting resources from critical areas of need.

Thank you.

Mike Terranova
Sunset Park Resident
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From: Ellis Kirschenbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:50 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Noise ordinance changes

EXTERNAL
I think it is premature to oppose the proposed ordinance until we know specifically what is being proposed.

Sincerely,
Ellis Kirschenbaum
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Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 4 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White; [email protected] Subject: 3/19/2024 City Council Agenda Item 16K - Oppose

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, Despite the vague wording of the proposal in item 16K that seems to suggest that the efforts to “prohibit excessive noise” by amending the existing noise ordinances is for the benefit of residents, it is easy to see that this item is yet another attempt to stifle the free speech rights of members of Unite HERE who have been fighting for over 8 months for fair contracts with their employers.

At this time, there are still 5 hotels in Santa Monica that have not yet reached tentative agreements with the workers and although I fully understand the challenges and distress that excessive noise may cause, seeking to limit constitutionally-protected rights is not the right way to try to address the issue. There is a better waythe Council should do the right thing and stand with the workers by urging the remaining hotels to come to the table, negotiate in good faith, and reach fair agreements with workers.

In the past 8+ months when I have had the opportunity to join the picket line in solidarity with striking workers, what I have seen is people who are eager to get back to work and contribute to our City’s economic recovery.

People who would like nothing more than to go back to their jobs and not have to spend their valuable free time demanding justice instead of spending time with their families. There is an imbalance of power between an employee and an employer so the striking workers are using the primary tool they have available to seek a positive resolution to this labor conflict- their voices.

As the City Council, you represent our City and I urge you to do the right thing- stand with the striking workers and reject the proposed action of seeking to amend the noise ordinance that would target people exercising their rights. And perhaps consider taking it one step further by urging the remaining hotels that have not signed agreements with their workers to do so.

Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Barry Snell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Stand with workers, not the wealthy corporations (Comment against Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are siding with the wealthy corporations and against free speech by proposing to change the city’s municipal code to restrict people’s ability to fully express themselves.

Nine months into Santa Monica hospitality workers historic struggle for dignified contracts with just wages, and while five Santa Monica hotels operate without new contracts Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra are once again tampering with first amendment rights in the interest of big hotels against Santa Monica residents and workers.

I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Barry Snell
[email protected]
2020 Delaware Ave, 100
Santa monica, California 90404
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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Tatheer Adnan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:49 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis
Subject: March 19 Santa Monica City Council Meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
Sharing my thoughts on some agenda items below
AGAINST 16J: While concerns about public drug use are valid, many studies examining the impact of needle exchange programs on community safety have failed to find an increase in drug-related crime or disorder following the implementation of such programs. On the contrary, by facilitating the safe disposal of used needles and syringes, SSPs reduce dangerously exposed needles and protect the public and first responders. Needle exchange programs operate within a harm reduction framework at the population health level. They reach people who inject drugs, an often hidden and marginalized population, successfully reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other infections, and the incidence of opioid overdose deaths through the provision of naloxone. Research also shows that new users of SSPs are five times more likely to enter drug treatment and about three times more likely to stop using drugs than those who don’t use the programs.

AGAINST 16K: The ordinance will prevent hotel workers from striking. I agree with the fundamental reasons for the strike and support workers’ ability to exercise their First Amendment rights. The right to strike is a fundamental labor right, crucial for workers to negotiate fair pay, safe working conditions, and equitable treatment. Striking is a last resort when other negotiation tactics have failed, and hindering this right undermines the balance of power between employers and employees, potentially leading to exploitative working conditions. Workers in the hospitality industry, particularly in hotels, are often frontline defenders of public health, ensuring clean and safe environments for guests.

Hindering their ability to operate in an environment that just, might be directly compromising public health and safety and discouraging tourist activity.

SUPPORT 16I: Fully support! Cyclists play a vital role in promoting sustainable transportation and fostering a healthier, more vibrant community. It is incumbent upon us to create an environment where cyclists feel safe and respected while navigating our streets. Implementing a cyclist harassment ordinance will not only enhance cyclist safety but also contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable transportation system for all residents. 7A. I am excited about an equity lens to cannabis licensing and have been considering the logistics around a cannabis licensing program that prioritizes individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs, such as low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. This program would provide preferential treatment or additional incentives for applicants who meet specific equity criteria, such as residency in designated areas, prior cannabis-related convictions, or demonstration of financial need. Contingent upon defining clear eligibility criteria for equity applicants, comprehensive assistance and mentorship through the licensing process can further ensure that the program reaches those who would benefit from it most. To ensure that cannabis licensing is coupled with protective restrictions, businesses could be required to obtain conditional use permits (CUPs) subject to specific locational criteria and review processes. CUPs can provide the city with additional discretion and oversight to evaluate the compatibility of proposed cannabis businesses with their surroundings (complemented by buffer zones) and address potential concerns raised by stakeholders. To design the program circularly, a portion of the revenue or fees can be funneled into Item 16.K.

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Sincerely,
Tatheer Adnan
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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Dan Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: OPPOSE: Item 16K

EXTERNAL
Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmembers Davis, de la Torre, Parra, Torosis, and Zwick:

This is the second time that Mayor Brock has brought forth an item to tighten our noise ordinance to limit the freedom of expression of striking workers in our community. At the same time, there has been no effort to direct an investigation into the violence, which happened months ago, against those same workers. We've all seen the videos. Sadly, our own incident in Santa Monica is one of a string of such horrendous affronts to the First Amendment and the National Labor Relations Act.

Has anyone consulted with the ACLU on this proposal? What about any law professors or lawyers on the First Amendment? A simple internet search of "ACLU" and "noise ordinance" will pull up a laundry list of court cases where judges and justices have ruled time and time again across the country that noise is permitted at labor strikes. These cases, all brought by the ACLU, target municipal noise ordinances such as the one being proposed tonight.

Our hospitality workers are the backbone of the very tourism industry that drives our community's economic engine. It's disappointing that some in our city's elected leadership would choose to target workers seeking living wages and benefits (which hotels across the Southern California region are now agreeing to - why aren't ours?) instead of focusing their energy on brokering a resolution to the strikes and investigating acts of violence on the picket line. That would be real leadership.

Santa Monica's very values are on the line with Item 16K. I urge you to vote against it.

In solidarity with our striking workers,
Dan Hall
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From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:18 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.K

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I oppose any ordinance ostensibly about noise regulation that curtails people's rights to protest publicly. The First Amendment protects these activities. I regularly pass by the current hotel protests and have never been disturbed nor noticed excessive noise.

Sincerely,
Jacob Wasserman
11th Street and Washington Avenue
90403
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Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Charles Carnow <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:03 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: I Believe in Workers’ Right to Free Speech (Opposition to Agenda Item #16K)

EXTERNAL
Honorable Santa Monica Mayor and City Council,
I believe in free speech and that includes standing with workers as they are picketing, chanting, and using musical instruments.

Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to change the city’s municipal code to restrict workers ability to fully express themselves is unnecessary. Santa Monica should be a place where working people can exercise their voice, which is often their only tool to express themselves.

I ask why we should risk First Amendment issues, if the City already has a noise ordinance written with the intent of restricting “unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration.” At a time when there are so many other priorities, I ask that you reject Mayor Brock and Councilmember Parra’s request to amend the municipal code. Thank you.

Charles Carnow
[email protected]
8821 Alcott St., 7
Los Angeles, California 90035
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 2:32 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; [email protected]; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: ITEM 16K - 3/19/24 COUNCIL MEETING

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica Councilmembers,
Vote against noise ordinance 16K aimed at limiting union protest. Striking workers have the First Amendment right to make noise at their protests and this item is designed to literally silence their voices.

Thank you.

Steve Tarzynski
Santa Monica resident since 1975
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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 3 David Yakobson
From: Wendy Dembo <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 2:22 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16K: Noise Ordinance Aimed At Limiting Union Protests

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
I support Item 16K Noise Ordinance Aimed at Limiting Union Protests.

I understand that the workers would like Union jobs. But frankly, most Hotels can't afford to pay the Union rate because the protesters have scared away visitors, who would be staying at those hotels.

My Mom's cousin lives on Ocean near the Viceroy. He is moving out of Santa Monica because he can't sleep. Protesters make loud noises early Saturday and Sunday mornings and sometimes during the week.

Voila! An apartment previously filled with a resident, who spent lots of money at Santa Monica restaurants every night that he was in town, will be gone. Instead, there will be an empty apartment that doesn't earn many tax dollars.

If I were visiting Santa Monica, and protesters woke me up every morning, I would tell my friends and family that Santa Monica is a terrible place and warn them not to visit.

Unfortunately, the City Council relies on money from tourists to pay for most everything, like employee pensions, lawyers fighting district voting, and trips to Vienna.

I feel sorry for the workers, but I feel even more sad for the sorry City of Santa Monica.

With deep regret,
Wendy Dembo
Santa Monica Resident (for now), and voter
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From: Kathy Seal <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fwd: Item 16K

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
Please vote against item 16K on tomorrow night's agenda. Please do not restrict hotel workers rights to free speech and their efforts to build decent lives for themselves.

Thanks for all your good work for us,
Kathy Seal
2431 32nd St, Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Caro Vilain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: I oppose item 16K

EXTERNAL
Dear council,
I oppose 16K.

This item is an aƩempt at silencing workers who are using their free speech to defend their economic and professional well being.

Our city’s economy is strongly supported by these workers. Yet, most of them can’t afford to live anywhere near their job, and they’re treated as if their work wasn’t valuable.

These workers deserve fair wages and equality, and they should not be silenced for requesƟng these things.

As a Santa Monica resident, I am grateful for the work these people do for our city, and so should you.

Our city should support these workers in their fight, not silence them.

Sincerely,
Caro Vilain
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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 K. Noise Reduction Residential Areas Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:10 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; cc:

JohnAlleCompany <[email protected]>
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 K. Noise Reduction Residential Areas

EXTERNAL
My god yes.. this is even a question?
Of course no one should be allowed to disturb us in our last minutes of early morning precious sleep or late at night as while we enjoy our private moments in our short lives...

I am amazed the protestors haven't met with a lot of very unpleasant responses from residents. Try waking a group of menopausal insomniacs .. it won't be "cinematic".

Yes- no picketing or noise to anyone in a residential area no matter what it's for.

Danielle Charney
Menopausal Insomniac
Resident Since April Fool's Day 1982
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Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (6315 : Amendments to Excessive Noise Ordinance) 2 David Yakobson
From: Jan Ludwinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:46 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Noise Ordinance Enforcement

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I have been awakened multiple times, the most recent at about 6:06 AM by trumpets and drums wielded by protestors at Le Meridien on Saturday, 17 February. I was told previously, see below, that the City Attorney implied that they were in violation of the noise ordinance if they started before 7 AM, which they did regularly. When I walked over I was told by the officer already on-site that the SMPD has been told not to enforce that ordinance. When I went to the police station shortly thereafter, the Sgt. indicated that the City Attorney’s Office indicated that they would not prosecute any violation of the noise ordinance by those protesters and so the SMPD would not arrest anyone.

It is not right that the neighbors are subjected to this impact to our health and well being. Furthermore, it is simply wrong to try to cure an injustice with an injustice, as these selfish protestors are attempting to do. I understand that they have 1st Amendment rights to protest but no 1st Amendment rights are absolute and should be reasonably circumscribed to avoid disturbing the neighborhood’s peace outside of reasonable business hours.

Loss of sleep is clearly implicated in deleterious health affects. Furthermore, from a social justice perspective, the neighbors surrounding the hotel are preferentially impacted; perhaps the protesters should be required to rotate their protests throughout all Santa Monica neighborhoods to distribute the burden and spread the message, which is designed, of course, to further a social benefit.

You should also know that my several attempts to speak with the City Attorney, or anyone in his office for that matter, have been ignored for weeks. Whether or not my opinion should prevail, do you think it is proper that a citizen of the City should be ignored completely?
Jan Ludwinski
Ocean Park
310-663-0182
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Closure Notes: Per City Attorney's Office, protestors are within their rights and not in violation of any municipal or labor codes if conducted after 0700 hours. The Noise Ordinance exempts from enforcement non-commercial activity conducted outdoors on public property between 0700-2200. Please call Dispatch at 310-458-8491 if occurring outside of the permitted hours or if criminal activity is witnessed.

This is in reference to the request you submitted on 10-21-2023 09:40:45 PDT for Noise Concerns.

Description: Strikers in front of Le Meridien Delfina are using megaphones earlier than 8 AM on weekends which is waking me up even 3 blocks away. I understand that they have 1st amendment rights to protest but they shouldn't be waking the neighborhood outside of business hours.

Please contact the 311 customer service team if you have any questions.

For more information about our full list of 311 services, how to download our mobile app, or ways to contact us, visit SantaMonica.gov/311.

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From: Lowell Sandell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 4:10 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Santa Monica Whaler; Loud, Pulsing Noise

EXTERNAL
Dear Council:

I reside at 1431 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Under Santa Monica Ordinance 4.12 (Noise), sound levels are restricted by Noise Zone 1, Noise Zone 2, and Noise Zone

3. While the City Planning Map shows my address as "OT" (Ocean Transition), the fact is that I and several of my neighbors have recently had issues with loud, pulsing club music from the Santa Monica Whaler at all hours of the night, preventing our ability to sleep.

The specific issue is that the Santa Monica Whaler, located at the corner of Broadway and Ocean Ave., has been playing loud, pulsing music late at night, well past 10 p.m. this entire last weekend, often hours later. This occurred on the nights of March 1, 2, and 3 of this year (Friday through Sunday). I have contacted code enforcement about the foregoing.

Section 4.12.025 of Santa Monica's Noise Ordinance is broad enough to cover conduct, even if it does not fall within prohibitions of Zones 1-3, such as what I and my neighbors have been experiencing.

Last night, I was unable to sleep more than a few hours (less than five) due to pulsing sounds coming from the Santa Monica Whaler.

I would be happy to further discuss this issue, including via meeting participation, as it negatively impacts many individuals' ability to sleep in peace.

Thanks.
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Lowell Sandell
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City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
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From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Councilmembers Torosis, Zwick and Davis to direct the City Manager and City Attorney, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back to the Council in 90 days with: 1)Historical records documenting Silas White’s interest in the Ebony Beach Club Property at 1811 Ocean Avenue including chain of title and a record of any lease-to-purchase agreements that may exist, as well as the record of actions taken by the City of Santa Monica to seize this property by eminent domain. 2)Contemporaneous public writings, government communications, court documents, and other evidence that indicates the City of Santa Monica exercised racial animus in its decision to seize the property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. 3)Recommendations that include, at a minimum, steps the City of Santa Monica should take to repair past harm that the City perpetuated against Silas White and his descendants related to the Ebony Beach Club property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. Recommendations could include, as appropriate: a. Options for financial compensation for the closest living descendant(s) of Silas White inclusive of wealth lost since the property was seized by the City of Santa Monica; and b. An outline of steps that may be required to transfer the parcel(s) of land referred to as “Ebony Beach Club” at 1811 Ocean Avenue or equivalent parcels in the portion of land within the area currently occupied all or in part by the Viceroy Hotel. Priority factors to be analyzed as part of the next steps should include: i. Any needs to amend the deed to the property to allow for such a transaction; ii. Identifying and addressing land and zoning restrictions; iii. Performing due diligence to determine the rightful legal heirs; iv. Understanding the tax implications upon the heirs in the event of transfer; and v. Assessing the operational and fiscal impact to the City and the Viceroy hotel, if any.

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Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Returning Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners_Final B. Written Comments

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3.13.24 Returning the Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners In 1957, Silas White, a Black entrepreneur and Santa Monica resident, set out to transform his dream — opening a Black beach club on the Santa Monica shores — into reality. Records indicate that he acquired site control over the old Elks Club building at 1811 Ocean Avenue. He planned to call it the Ebony Beach Club, and he pictured it becoming one of the finest establishments in America for “the accommodation and comfort of my people,” he wrote in a letter to prospective members.

Here, Black members could lounge in luxury in the main entrance’s bar, be entertained at the jazz stage or take a leisurely dip in a crystal-clear pool, which was not always publicly available to the Black community due to segregation. White had plans for an arts and entertainment venue where Black residents could indulge in the “social enjoyment, recreation, and entertainment” that they were denied at “white” beach clubs like Santa Monica’s famous Casa del Mar and Edgewater, and attracted the attention of famous artists such as Nat King Cole.

He hoped to become one of the many successful Black-owned businesses in Santa Monica catering to the area’s growing African American community. These pioneers of America’s “frontier of leisure” thrived in Belmar Triangle, the Bay Street Beach and other Californian coastal communities, including “Bruce’s,” an African American owned resort in Manhattan Beach. The dream of business and land ownership, and an opportunity to build generational wealth and economic opportunity for the White Family and the larger Black community was quickly pilfered the City of Santa Monica a year later.

Santa Monica City officials used eminent domain to take the Ebony Beach Club Land before Silas White’s dream could be realized. Under the guise of “urban renewal,” the City of Santa Monica is reported to have declared the property blighted and claimed it was needed for a parking lot. These urban renewal policies, which also razed the nearby Belmar neighborhood to build the Civic Center, intensified racial segregation, displacing Black communities and dividing neighborhoods along race and class lines.

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Packet Pg. 839 Attachment: Returning Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners_Final (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property)

3.13.24 The property seized by eminent domain is still owned by the City of Santa Monica today. Not only is the property not being used for a parking lot, it comprises a portion of the land being leased to the world-class Viceroy Hotel, in exchange for which the City of Santa Monica enjoys annual revenue coming directly to the City. This puts the City of Santa Monica in the unique position to right this historic wrong by further investigating the seizure of the Ebony Beach Club Land and establishing a process to potentially return the land to the living heirs of those from whom the land was taken and compensate their descendants for wealth lost over the last 60 plus years.

The City has underscored its commitment to racial equity, including the adoption of a Black Apology in November 2022 and the adopted City priority of advancing equity and inclusion with a Citywide equity strategic plan well underway. However, if the City is to truly repair past harms, it must take the meaningful next steps of advancing reparations by putting forward a plan to return the former Ebony Beach Club property to its rightful owners.

This process must start with determining those who had an ownership stake in the original property, an analysis of their closest living descendants, and a recommended path forward to right this historic wrong.
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Therefore, a request of Councilmembers Torosis, Zwick and Davis to direct the City Manager and City Attorney, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back to the Council in 90 days with:
1) Historical records documenting Silas White’s interest in the Ebony Beach Club Property at 1811 Ocean Avenue including chain of title and a record of any leaseto-purchase agreements that may exist, as well as the record of actions taken by the City of Santa Monica to seize this property by eminent domain. 2) Contemporaneous public writings, government communications, court documents, and other evidence that indicates the City of Santa Monica exercised racial animus in its decision to seize the property at 1811 Ocean Avenue.

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Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: Returning Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners_Final (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property)

3.13.24 3) Recommendations that include, at a minimum, steps the City of Santa Monica should take to repair past harm that the City perpetuated against Silas White and his descendants related to the Ebony Beach Club property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. Recommendations could include, as appropriate:
a. Options for financial compensation for the closest living descendant(s) of Silas White inclusive of wealth lost since the property was seized by the City of Santa Monica; and
b. An outline of steps that may be required to transfer the parcel(s) of land referred to as “Ebony Beach Club” at 1811 Ocean Avenue or equivalent parcels in the portion of land within the area currently occupied all or in part by the Viceroy Hotel. Priority factors to be analyzed as part of the next steps should include:
i. Any needs to amend the deed to the property to allow for such a transaction;
ii. Identifying and addressing land and zoning restrictions; iii. Performing due diligence to determine the rightful legal heirs; iv. Understanding the tax implications upon the heirs in the event of transfer; and
v. Assessing the operational and fiscal impact to the City and the Viceroy hotel, if any.

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Packet Pg. 841 Attachment: Returning Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners_Final (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: gabrielle love <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:10 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Ebony Beach Club- Item 16TH AGENDA ON 3.19.2024 Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned member of the community and california resident I’m urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

2. Silas White was a successful entrepreneur and businessman. The Ebony Beach Club would have undoubtedly become a beacon of culture and Black freedom.

1. Silas White’s land sat empty for 13 years before he bought it. Conveniently, two months ahead of opening, Santa Monica razed it under the guise of eminent domain.

2. The Ebony Beach Club was meant to reaffirm the Black community’s humanity in the face of the humiliating circumstances of segregation Thank you,
Gabrielle Love
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 842 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; David White Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support Item 16-L Silas White Family Reparations Attachments: 2024-03 CC Support item 16-L Silas White Family Reparations.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
Please find attached our letter of support for item 16-L on tonights council agenda and making a sincere commitment to heal what we can of past injuries caused.
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Cynthia Rose and Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chairs
Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance
SaMoSafeStreets.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 843 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property)

March 19, 2024
RE: Support Item 16-L Silas White Family Reparations
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

It is significant for the City of Santa Monica to honor its progressive values and seek to rectify the taking by eminent domain of the property at 1811 Ocean Ave., at the time owned by Mr. Silas White and then meant to be the "Ebony Beach Club." The SaMo Safe Streets Alliance strongly supports agenda item 16 L, which lays out the dimensions of a thorough inquiry and offers various, albeit not exhaustive, options for dealing with a just return and remuneration of the property's value to the White family.

It may not be needed to approve Item 16M as well, because it is subsumed by 16L. If both agenda items together help strengthen the City's determination in addressing wisely the past use of eminent domain in this matter, we appreciate both items being approved.

The point is our making a sincere commitment to heal what we can of past injuries caused --whatever the earlier rationale may have been -- to our neighbors and communities of color. Our relationships with each other ground our communal resilience and wellbeing.

This year marks our Santa Monica 30th anniversary of leading on sustainability, which has embraced human dignity and civic engagement from the beginning. What a keystone for our equity plan unfolding. In that recognition and to nourish our humane consciousness and relationships, our City's integrity calls us to partner with the Silas White family with justice and respect.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SaMoSafeStreets.org
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 844 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 David Yakobson
From: Blaine Pope <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:40 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis
Subject: Agenda Item 16-L (by Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D.)
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
My name is Blaine Pope. I am a professor of international business management at California State University Northridge (CSUN). I am a third generation Californian with deep personal and indirect historical ties to the City of Santa Monica (my own maternal grandparents—who lived in Bakersfield, CA—were occasional tourists at Santa Monica’s beautiful, early twentieth century, segregated beaches).

I am also the outgoing Chairperson of the Black/African-American Parent Advisory Committee, here in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. However, today I represent myself as a private citizen and Santa Monica resident concerned with the topic at hand: the return of the expropriated Santa Monica-based Ebony Beach Club property to its rightful African-American owners or their descendants.

Let me set some brief context for this proposed action. In 2017, U.C. Berkeley historian Richard Rothstein wrote the following for an Op-Ed piece in the Los Angeles Times:

Every metropolitan area in the nation is racially segregated, and Los Angeles is no exception. We tolerate residential segregation because we’re convinced that it happened informally — because of personal choices and private discrimination. But what cemented our separate neighborhoods is something most of us have forgotten — government’s unconstitutional and systematic insistence on segregated housing in the mid-20th century, establishing patterns that persist to this day (Rothstein, 2017).

In his brief LA Times op-ed—expanded upon in far greater detail in his highly-acclaimed 2017 book entitled The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America—Rothstein describes in painful detail the administrative mechanisms carried out in the softly-spoken name of maintaining racial segregation.

Unlike the more overtly violent destruction of African-American towns, cities, capital and wealth that characterized the first half of the twentieth century[1], the post-World War II period saw more of the weaponization of “legalistic” tools (facilitating the implementation of “Jim Crow-like” strategies just the same, but operating under “the color of law”).

I mention this to provide a bit of social and historical context to the issue being addressed today, regarding what was done to the Black community in the city of Santa Monica, California. Today’s example involving the Ebony Beach Club was not so much the overt violence and terror stereotypical in many southern states in times past; instead, here in California it was often “faceless” bureaucracies, Item 16.L.

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Packet Pg. 845 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 4 involving large numbers of individuals who were willingly following orders from above. Regardless of whether it was through overt terror or discriminatory policies and procedures operating under the color of law, the end result was consistently the same: the planned segregation of human beings along the intersecting lines of race and class. The City of Santa Monica was no exception to this national strategy.

The specific example of the Ebony Beach Club in Santa Monica fits this more locally-specific, “California-style” racial segregation as described by Rothstein, almost perfectly:

Santa Monica City officials used eminent domain to take the Ebony Beach Club . . . . Under the guise of “urban renewal,” the City of Santa Monica is reported to have declared the property blighted and claimed it was needed for a parking lot. These urban renewal policies, which also razed the nearby Belmar neighborhood to build the Civic Center, intensified racial segregation, displacing Black communities and dividing neighborhoods along race and class lines (Email communication: “Returning the Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners,” 13 March 2024).

So—skipping over a lot of history—we have now seemingly entered the era of reparations discourse. It’s an interesting kind of “Time of Jubilee but with American characteristics.” It is time to contemplate— and hopefully act upon—redressing past injustices. Time and space will not allow me to address all the myriad global, national, and hyper-local factors that have brought us here to discuss this issue today.

That discussion will have to be left for another time.

What remains clear to me is that if this is a society that is based on notions of truth, justice, and fair competition in the great marketplace of American capitalism—then the community and families that gave rise to Ebony Beach Club (and so many other enterprises like it elsewhere) should be compensated, somehow, for the great injustice done to them under the color of law.

END
[1] For a more detailed and graphic description of an early twentieth century example of the violent destruction of AfricanAmerican towns and cities, see the John Singelton film, Rosewood (1997). --
Blaine D. Pope, Ph.D., MIA, MPA, MA
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drblainepope
It is indeed true that 'knowledge is power'. However, let us first seek the power attainable by the pursuit of knowledge, rather than the knowledge attainable by the pursuit of power. ~ BDP “The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious." ~ Marcus Aurelius

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: Ted Winterer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:22 AM
To: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Gleam Davis
Cc: councilmtgitems; David White
Subject: Item 16-L, 3/19/24 agenda

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
I am wholly supportive of this item, as it is one step towards righting the wrongs of our racist past.

Regards,
Ted Winterer
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Ted Winterer
Realtor @Compass, 2115 Main Street Santa Monica
DRE #02047989
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March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 847 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White; [email protected] Subject: 3/19/2024 City Council Agenda Items 16L and 16M - Support

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, It is wonderful to witness a City Council so supportive of reparative justice that just weeks after being called on to seek a path towards repairing the harms of the racially motivated eminent domain seizure of the Ebony Beach Club land there are not one, but two agenda items on the matter.

This is a crucial step in the process of determining what options the City may have and what options Silas White’s descendants would accept.

As both agenda items 16L and 16M are on the same subject, I urge the Council to combine the items and unanimously support the resulting motion with the language and clear scope of work as laid out in item 16L:
"Direct the City Manager and City Attorney, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back to the Council in 90 days with: 1)Historical records documenting Silas White’s interest in the Ebony Beach Club Property at 1811 Ocean Avenue including chain of title and a record of any lease-to-purchase agreements that may exist, as well as the record of actions taken by the City of Santa Monica to seize this property by eminent domain. 2)Contemporaneous public writings, government communications, court documents, and other evidence that indicates the City of Santa Monica exercised racial animus in its decision to seize the property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. 3)Recommendations that include, at a minimum, steps the City of Santa Monica should take to repair past harm that the City perpetuated against Silas White and his descendants related to the Ebony Beach Club property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. Recommendations could include, as appropriate: a.

Options for financial compensation for the closest living descendant(s) of Silas White inclusive of wealth lost since the property was seized by the City of Santa Monica; and b. An outline of steps that may be required to transfer the parcel(s) of land referred to as “Ebony Beach Club” at 1811 Ocean Avenue or equivalent parcels in the portion of land within the area currently occupied all or in part by the Viceroy Hotel. Priority factors to be analyzed as part of the next steps should include: i. Any needs to amend the deed to the property to allow for such a transaction; ii. Identifying and addressing land and zoning restrictions; iii. Performing due diligence to determine the rightful legal heirs; iv. Understanding the tax implications upon the heirs in the event of transfer; and v. Assessing the operational and fiscal impact to the City and the Viceroy hotel, if any." I look forward to supporting the next steps towards justice for the family of Silas White when the City Attorney and City Manager return to the Council with their findings.

Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 848 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 David Yakobson
From: Ify Mordi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:28 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a California resident urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Ify Mordi
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 849 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 4 David Yakobson
From: Miriam Webb <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:30 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a [CA resident/ Santa Monica resident/ concerned community member] urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Miriam Webb
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 850 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: Adam Susaneck <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUBJECT: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned citizen urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm.

Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community.

However, it's no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Adam Susaneck
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 851 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 David Yakobson
From: Mykael Cammorto <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:15 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a resident of California am urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Mykael Cammorto
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 852 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 David Yakobson
From: Dan Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:30 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: SUPPORT: Item 16L

EXTERNAL
Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmembers Davis, de la Torre, Parra, Torosis, and Zwick, I fully support Item 16L on the March 19th Agenda. During Black History Month, I wrote an op-ed in the Westside Voice online newspaper to support Councilmember Torosis's efforts in exploring restitution for the White family, which you can read here: https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/02/this-black-history-month-its-time-to-take-the-next-step-towardsjustice-in-santa-monica/ What impresses me the most about Item 16L is the level of detail and thoughtfulness in the proposal. I know this comes after months of research and discussion with the White family and Where Is My Land. It is a serious proposal, with specific asks of staff that are backed by her research and partnership with Where Is My Land. This is the kind of policy leadership we've come to expect of Councilmember Torosis.

I appreciate the intent of Item 16M, and commend its requesters for joining the calls to explore this important issue.

However I am not satisfied with the level of specificity and am worried that staff could come back with a unsatisfactory or half-explored proposal. I recommend you pass 16L instead.

Dan Hall
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 853 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 4 David Yakobson
From: Olivier G. <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:42 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm.

Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Olivier Germain
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 854 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 5 David Yakobson
From: sidonie smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Restitution for Silas White family

EXTERNAL
The Ebony Beach Club Property embodied the dream of an African-American man , Silas White who wanted to provide excellence in cultural awareness and support of Black people as well as providing opportunities for entertainment, so that all could embrace the Santa Monica American Entrepreneur dream.

When the City of Santa Monica seized this property under eminent domain and dashed this man’s dreams into the dirt, one can only imagine the devastating impact that this racially, motivated action had on him, his family and the African American community. It was another, “dream deferred”.

And now it seems the City Council has an opportunity to right a horrific wrong. The only question remains is whether or not the actions of the council will mirrored support their professed commitment to the concept of restitution for African Americans and other minorities who were wrongfully denied their access to the American dream.

Please return the Ebony Beach Club property to the Silas White family while the family can experience it.

Please, do the right thing
Thank you,
Rev Dr Sidonie Smith
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 855 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 6 David Yakobson
From: Patti Braun <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16L

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor , Mayor Pro Tem and esteemed Council members, With the City’s published commitment to advance racial equity, and its stated acknowledgment of the effects of generaƟonal and insƟtuƟonal racism, and its consequences, which conƟnue to impact our residents, Santa Monica has wonderfully begun to lay a path forward to repair past harms.

To that end, I am wriƟng to ask Council to direct City staff to further invesƟgate the seizure of the Ebony Beach Club land and establish a process to return the land to the living heirs of Silas White, from whom the land was taken, and make efforts to compensate his descendants for wealth lost.

This acƟon will go a long way to right a 60-year-old wrong.  Moreover, it will lend credibility to the City of Santa Monica’s stated commitment “to addressing past harms”, while “idenƟfying and recƟfying the policies, pracƟces, and behaviors that perpetuate racism, discriminaƟon, and other negaƟve racial-based outcomes”.

Santa Monica’s example will surely inspire other city governments. Your vote to set resƟtuƟon in moƟon for the family of Silas White is a vote to help end systemic discriminaƟon in our society.

Please approve Item 16L. Thank you.

Paƫ Braun
Santa Monica resident for 32 years
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 856 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 7 David Yakobson
From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:20 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre Subject: Public Comment for Item 16.L

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
As a Santa Monica resident, I support strategies to repair past harms done by our government and return Ebony Beach Club land to its rightful owners/their heirs. It is morally incumbent to do so, and without such actions, the City's past apology rings hollow.

Sincerely,
Jacob Wasserman
11th Street and Washington Avenue
90403
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 8 David Yakobson
From: Cecily Williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 9:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Cecily Williams
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 9 David Yakobson
From: Erika Bell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:52 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16 L, Council Agenda for 3/19/24

EXTERNAL
March 18, 2024
Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Subject: Returning Ebony Beach Club Property to Its Rightful Owners Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
I am writing to express my strong support for the implementation of reparations in Santa Monica which, in this case, include financial compensation or the return of land, once known as Ebony Beach Club, to the descendants of Silas White. As a resident who values equity and justice, I believe that it is imperative for our city to take meaningful steps towards addressing historical injustices and systemic disparities that continue to impact marginalized communities.

Santa Monica has an opportunity to lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to social and economic justice. Reparations are a necessary step towards creating a more inclusive and fair society. By acknowledging and addressing the legacy of discriminatory practices, we can begin to heal past wounds and work towards a future where all residents have equal opportunities to thrive.

I urge the Santa Monica City Council to take the appropriate next steps for the city to put forth a plan to return the land or justly compensate the closest living descendant(s) of Silas White.

Thank you for considering my input on this issue.

Sincerely,
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 10 Erika Bell
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 860 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 11 David Yakobson
From: Fredo That guy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:56 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Alfred Johnson
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 12 David Yakobson
From: R Dudley <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:31 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Lana Davis
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned citizen urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later. It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about.

Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Richard V. Dudley
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 862 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 13 David Yakobson
From: Kimberly Stegall <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 7:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Kimberly Stegall
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Kimberly S
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 863 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 14 David Yakobson
From: VH Bryant <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a CA resident concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm.

Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community.

However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you for taking the time to read and act upon this message.

Victoria Bryant
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 15 David Yakobson
From: Bea Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member] urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Bonestine Johnson
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: Ayanna Holaman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 3:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, it is no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Ayanna Holaman
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 866 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 David Yakobson
From: Angela Scott <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 3:01 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject: Yes on Item 16L Repair Past Harms and Return Ebony Beach Club

EXTERNAL
- Subject: Restitution for the Unjust Seizure of Ebony Beach Club Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you today with a sense of urgency and a call for justice. The story of the Ebony Beach Club, once envisioned by Black entrepreneur Silas White, is a testament to both the resilience of our community and the painful legacy of racial discrimination.

In 1957, Silas White saw more than just an old Elks Club building at 1811 Ocean Avenue. He saw an opportunity—a canvas upon which he could paint a vision of inclusion, prosperity, and joy for his people. The “Ebony Beach Club” was to be more than bricks and mortar; it was to be a sanctuary—a place where Black families could find respite from the harsh realities of segregation and prejudice.

Silas’s dream was vivid: an exquisite front-entrance bar, a jazz stage resonating with soulful melodies, and exclusive golf tournaments where talent would shine. Fishing trips would weave bonds, and laughter would echo against the backdrop of the Pacific. The Ebony Beach Club was not just about leisure; it was about economic empowerment. Property ownership was a path to prosperity, a way to break free from the chains of systemic discrimination.

But the promise of Ebony Beach Club was short-lived. Within a year, the city of Santa Monica wielded its power—the power of eminent domain—to snatch Silas White’s dream away. The very policies meant to rejuvenate blighted areas became weapons of dispossession. The vibrant vision of the Ebony Beach Club was replaced by bureaucratic indifference, and Black joy turned to sorrow.

Urban renewal—a euphemism for urban removal—intensified racial segregation during the 1960s.

Communities were uprooted, bonds severed, and dreams shattered. The White Family, rightful owners of the land, were denied their legacy. The echoes of laughter and jazz were silenced, replaced by the cold machinery of injustice.

Today, we stand at a crossroads. The Ebony Beach Club site, once vibrant with possibility, now lies dormant. But it need not remain so. Justice demands that we right the wrongs of the past. The White Family deserves full restitution—not just for the land seized, but for the dreams deferred, the opportunities denied, and the cultural heritage erased.

Let us reclaim the spirit of Silas White—a visionary who dared to dream of a beach club where Black excellence thrived. Let us honor the memory of Nat King Cole and countless others who yearned for a space free from anti-Blackness. Let us dismantle the barriers that divide our neighborhoods along racial lines.

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 867 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 Ebony Beach Club should not be a footnote in history; it should be a beacon of resilience. It should be a place where equity and inclusion flourish, where economic growth is nurtured, and where the wounds of the past are healed.

As stewards of justice, you have the power to restore what was taken. Let us not merely acknowledge the injustice; let us rectify it. The Ebony Beach Club awaits its rightful place in the sun—a place where Black joy, leisure, and economic opportunity converge.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. May we move forward with purpose, guided by the principles of equity and compassion.

Sincerely,
Angela D. Scott (she/her), MBA/V
Student, Doctor of Education, Ed.D.

Organizational Change and Leadership
"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." - Shirley Chisholm
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: Doug Reid <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:28 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Douglas Reid
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 869 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 David Yakobson
From: Janay Tyson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Janay
Janay Tyson
Founder, Curated Conversations
Account Supervisor, Team Epiphany
Head of Production, Swaps-A-Con
Membership and Outreach Manager, Girl Code NYC
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 870 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 David Yakobson
From: Gabrielle B <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:44 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm.

Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community.

However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 871 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 4 David Yakobson
From: Heather Washington <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:30 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a concerned CA resident urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Heather Washington
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 872 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 5 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 12:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: 'Lotte Lieb Dula'
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council:

I write to you as a concerned community member and ex-Santa Monica resident urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family's case for restitution but also take action to repair the harm. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. Set a precedent and vote YES! In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

Please - vote YES on the ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ issue to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who verbally agreed to back the restitution claim.

Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see restitution in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Lotte Lieb Dula
Founder
303-947-2380
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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Packet Pg. 873 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 6 David Yakobson
From: urelee gordon <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:57 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUBJECT: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a CA resident urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, it's no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Urelee E. Gordon, Jr.

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 7 David Yakobson
From: Crystal Gordon <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:47 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: SUBJECT: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a CA resident urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm.

Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community.

However, it's no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Crystal D. Gordon
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 8 David Yakobson
From: Keshia Garnett <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a person affected by systemic racism and its detrimental effect on the generational wealth of Black Americans urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Keshia Garnett
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 876 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 9 David Yakobson
From: Keisha Martin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 11:22 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM 16L: EBONY BEACH CLUB

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a [CA resident/ Santa Monica resident/ concerned community member] urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution (item 16L) on March 19th, 2024.

The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause but take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your Black constituency matter? In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, its no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and relevant actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

Thank you,
Keisha Lago Martin
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 3 helped many of your immigrant ancestors come into this country.

The Freedmen's Bureau advocacy group is not associated/affiliated with the group "Where is My Land" but we are supporting their efforts for land back for specific groups of Black American families; https://whereismyland.org/
Best,
America Freedmen
https://thefreedmensbureau.org/ca-reparations-an-over-due-debt/ Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 1 David Yakobson
From: The Freedmens Bureau <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:03 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Housing Elements@HCD; housing; [email protected]; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]; Mayor Helpdesk; [email protected]; [email protected]; councilmember.harris[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: VOTE YES ON THE 16TH AGENDA ITEM: EBONY BEACH CLUB (Santa Monica land back for foundational Black Americans)

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I write to you as a Black American resident of CA and I'm urging you to vote YES on the Ebony Beach Club and Silas White resolution on March 19th, 2024. The injustice Silas White endured over 60 years ago must be repaired sooner rather than later.

It is crucial that the City Council not only bear witness to the White family cause, but the city must take action to repair the harm. Particularly in an election year, it is interesting to see how elected officials engage with the issues their constituents truly care about. Does your foundational Black American constituency matter?
In the past few years, Santa Monica has attempted to rectify the devastating harm it wrought on its Black community. However, it's no secret that its attempts to repair are incongruous with the magnitude of devastation it intentionally inflicted.

Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.L.

March 19, 2024

16.L.b
Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) 2 In 2022, you apologized for ‘targeting communities of color for condemnation’ and vowed to ‘rectify the lingering
consequences of discriminatory city policies’. What specific, measurable, and TANGIBLE actions will you take to support these words? The lingering consequences are material, so plaques and art exhibits will not suffice.

As a reminder, Santa Monica city has been recently accused of intentionally misrepresenting Black American citizens in denying them equitable access to land and housing systems in a country that their ancestors helped to found. Santa Monica has been accused of using the affordable rental housing for white Eastern European immigrants only while denying Black Americans the land and housing that they are owed.

I implore you to vote YES on the issue of ‘Ebony Beach Club Restitution’ to your upcoming meeting agenda, particularly Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete who gave a verbal agreement to back the restitution claim. Silas White’s daughter, Connie, deserves to see repair in her lifetime.

This is the first step as advocates on the ground take bigger steps to return land back to Black Americans, descendants of the U.S emancipation who have had their land & housing
stolen through systematic violence. We are preparing for action to take on the state in order to redistribute land back to a foundational population who helped to found towns like Los Angeles county including neighborhoods in Santa Monica city.

We are only going to get louder and this is just the beginning of direct demands/tangibles that Black Americans will be
requesting from the system of governance that has caused harm to our collective people. We will no longer stand for injustice against our foundational citizen population that Item 16.L.

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Item 16.L.

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Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (6320 : Pathway to Return Ebony Beach Club Property) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.M
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmember Parra, and Councilmember de la Torre that the City Attorney and City Manager should evaluate the use of eminent domain by the City to acquire property where Silas White intended to open the Ebony Beach Club and report back to the City Council. This analysis should include a review of historical ownership of the property, a review of City Council actions, and a review of court proceedings on the matter.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Written Comments

16.M
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1 David Yakobson
From: Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Jesse Zwick; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre; David White; [email protected] Subject: 3/19/2024 City Council Agenda Items 16L and 16M - Support Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Brock, Vice Mayor Negrete, and City Councilmembers, It is wonderful to witness a City Council so supportive of reparative justice that just weeks after being called on to seek a path towards repairing the harms of the racially motivated eminent domain seizure of the Ebony Beach Club land there are not one, but two agenda items on the matter.

This is a crucial step in the process of determining what options the City may have and what options Silas White’s descendants would accept.

As both agenda items 16L and 16M are on the same subject, I urge the Council to combine the items and unanimously support the resulting motion with the language and clear scope of work as laid out in item 16L:
"Direct the City Manager and City Attorney, in consultation with relevant departments, to report back to the Council in 90 days with: 1)Historical records documenting Silas White’s interest in the Ebony Beach Club Property at 1811 Ocean Avenue including chain of title and a record of any lease-to-purchase agreements that may exist, as well as the record of actions taken by the City of Santa Monica to seize this property by eminent domain. 2)Contemporaneous public writings, government communications, court documents, and other evidence that indicates the City of Santa Monica exercised racial animus in its decision to seize the property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. 3)Recommendations that include, at a minimum, steps the City of Santa Monica should take to repair past harm that the City perpetuated against Silas White and his descendants related to the Ebony Beach Club property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. Recommendations could include, as appropriate: a.

Options for financial compensation for the closest living descendant(s) of Silas White inclusive of wealth lost since the property was seized by the City of Santa Monica; and b. An outline of steps that may be required to transfer the parcel(s) of land referred to as “Ebony Beach Club” at 1811 Ocean Avenue or equivalent parcels in the portion of land within the area currently occupied all or in part by the Viceroy Hotel. Priority factors to be analyzed as part of the next steps should include: i. Any needs to amend the deed to the property to allow for such a transaction; ii. Identifying and addressing land and zoning restrictions; iii. Performing due diligence to determine the rightful legal heirs; iv. Understanding the tax implications upon the heirs in the event of transfer; and v. Assessing the operational and fiscal impact to the City and the Viceroy hotel, if any." I look forward to supporting the next steps towards justice for the family of Silas White when the City Attorney and City Manager return to the Council with their findings.

Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya
Natalya Zernitskaya (she/her)
[email protected]
Item 16.M.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.M.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: Written Comments (6322 : Evaluate Eminent Domain Process to Acquire Property of Proposed Ebony Beach Club) 2 Item 16.M.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.M.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 883 Attachment: Written Comments (6322 : Evaluate Eminent Domain Process to Acquire Property of Proposed Ebony Beach Club) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 19, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.N
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department
Subject: Request of Mayor Brock that the City Council direct the City Manager to develop a park signage program that celebrates the history of the City’s parks that includes elements such as: (1) City of Santa Monica’s name and logo (2) Park name and (3) Narrative of Park History. The signs that are designed for each park pursuant to this program shall enliven the experience of residents and visitors to our parks modeled after the attached photo.

Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, Interim City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Park Signage Program
B. Written Comments

16.N
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Packet Pg. 885 Attachment: Park Signage Program (6323 : Park Signage Program) 1 David Yakobson
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 N Parks Signage
From: Dan Charn. <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:57 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; David White <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; cc:

JohnAlleCompany <[email protected]>
Subject: CC Mtg 3/19/24 Item 16 N Parks Signage

EXTERNAL
What a great idea.. all for it...
let's do it tomorrow...

So much history here and not many know about it even with our fine history museum and bloggers.. The Street Seen, Richard Orton, and Santa Monica History Museum.

So let's do it.. long overdue and a fine enhancement to our City.

Danielle Charney
Resident Since April Fool's Day 1982
Item 16.N.

March 19, 2024
Item 16.N.

March 19, 2024

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Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: Written Comments (6323 : Park Signage Program)

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