Written Comments — Santa Monica City Council, April 8, 2025

1 David Yakobson
From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:00 PM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Cc: John Alle
Subject: Banks II

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When BANKS close their lobby doors and give up in the core of our Downtown, you know the Mayor and City Council-members have lost control of open drug sales and use. Our Mayor doesn't hold homeless services providers accountable for how they spend millions of our tax dollars and increased sales taxes charged to consumers.

When BANKS close their lobby doors and give up in the core of our Downtown, you know the Mayor and City Council-members have lost control of open drug sales and use. Our Mayor doesn't hold homeless services providers accountable for how they spend millions of our tax dollars and increased sales taxes charged to consumers.

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From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:54 PM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Cc: John Alle
Subject: Banks

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From: Tony Huizar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:01 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: PNA90404
Subject: Please fund and vote against the sale of the Fairview Branch Library

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Dear Mayor Negrete and Members of the Santa Monica City Council, On behalf of the Pico Neighborhood Association, I write to express our strong support for preserving the Fairview Branch Library and to voice our opposition to any proposal to sell the land it sits on.

In this moment of political division and cultural unrest, our focus should be on building community—not dismantling it one public institution at a time. The Fairview Branch Library is more than a building; it’s a vital resource for children, students, elders, and families. Closing or selling it would be a profound loss for the neighborhood and the city as a whole.

This past weekend, “Hands Off” rallies took place across the country in defense of public institutions like libraries. And right here in Santa Monica, the community gathered for the March for Humanity on Saturday, March 22. These actions reflect a growing call for justice, equity, and unity—a call we cannot ignore.

As residents of the Pico Neighborhood, we understand firsthand what it means to go without a local library. The effort to bring a library to Virginia Avenue Park was a hard-fought community victory. We deeply empathize with our neighbors in Sunset Park, who now find themselves fighting to keep access to the Fairview Branch.

We urge the City Council to realign the city budget with the priorities of its residents. Specifically, we ask that you:
 Redirect funds currently being used to fight the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) in court  End the costly legal opposition to district-based elections  Reinvest those resources into sustaining and strengthening our libraries This is an opportunity for the City Council to stand with its constituents—not in conflict—by choosing to support the institutions that bind us together.

The Pico Neighborhood Association stands in full solidarity with the Friends of Sunset Park, the North of Montana Association, the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library, and the broader community. With public education under attack and ethnic studies programs being rolled back nationwide, we must defend inclusive spaces of learning now more than ever.

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4 Let’s move forward together, with our future generations in mind.

Let’s invest in what strengthens us.

Let’s preserve the Fairview Branch Library.

Sincerely,
Tony Huizar on behalf of
Pico Neighborhood Association, board of directors
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From: Ryland Bacorn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Recycling in the city

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Hello City of Santa Monica,
Laminated cartons are one of the primary recyclable products we buy at all of our lovely grocery stores.

But the city yards don't have a buyer for this product. Despite this product being recyclable it all just ends up in the landfill.

As a city that is espouses eco-friendliness, it should be an important part of the city's plan to live up to these standards.

Please work with the city yards to find buyers for the recyclable laminated cartons that package many of the goods we buy in our city.

Thank you,
Ryland Bacorn
Sunset Park
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From: Francisco Juarez <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9:38 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Robert Merchant; Veteran Sal Grammatico; [email protected] Subject: WHAT PART OF DISABLED OR PERMANENT IS NOT UNDERSTOOD?

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Honorable SM City Councilmembers,
Please, protect our right to set up popups, tables, chairs, and shade atop of Parking Lot No. 8 on MEMORIAL DAY, May 26th, because, as previously stated, we intend to use our land for its deeded purpose.

As stated, here in Public Input, 2-months ago, our MEMORIAL DAY barbecue on the deed-restricted beachfront property is for the residents, patients and the Veteran Family of the National Home for Disabled Veterans and this event is, now, in its final planning stages.

This Council has not reached out to us, as if there is no concern or objection.

Again, the beachfront property is legally and specifically deeded for the "permanent" enjoyment and healing of all Disabled Veteran residents and patients of the, inland, National Home.

You all know that we have gone through this with City and we have the paper trail, including an official Chicago Title Search, that supports our claim.

Your City Manager and City Attorney used the $10,000 USD of taxpayer funds, money that you commissioned, to fabricate an interpretation by an unidentified entity, without producing an official hardcopy Search document for public review. The best the city manager could do is to try and convince us that the deeded beachfront property is on a different part of the bluff.

That amounts to fraudulent and irresponsible behavior by City that a forthright, even mildly, patriotic Council would concern itself with.

Unfortunately, the underlying sentiment comes across as "we must silence and ignore the Veteran advocates and sweep this beachfront property under the rug." Let's discuss it over barbecue. You and your Veteran Family constuients are all invited.

You may even consider helping us.

Some public funds, not $10,000, would show good faith on your part and offset the volunteer cost of barbecue and shuttle service.

FRANCISCO JUAREZ
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From: Alfred Areyan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:38 AM
To: Francisco Juarez
Cc: councilmtgitems; Robert Merchant; Veteran Sal Grammatico; [email protected] Subject: Re: WHAT PART OF DISABLED OR PERMANENT IS NOT UNDERSTOOD?

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San Monica, council you should all support our veterans memorial day. This is the day to thank God, for our freedom, we will never forget the cost of freedom, we our the (NHDVS coalition,) we are the (VOICE) for our fallen Heroes.

And there family's. Come one, come ALL, (Remember) the (Truth will set you freedom.) On Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 9:38 AM Francisco Juarez <[email protected]> wrote:

Honorable SM City Councilmembers,
Please, protect our right to set up popups, tables, chairs, and shade atop of Parking Lot No. 8 on MEMORIAL DAY, May 26th, because, as previously stated, we intend to use our land for its deeded purpose.

This Council has not reached out to us, as if there is no concern or objection.

Again, the beachfront property is legally and specifically deeded for the "permanent" enjoyment and healing of all Disabled Veteran residents and patients of the, inland, National Home.

You all know that we have gone through this with City and we have the paper trail, including an official Chicago Title Search, that supports our claim.

That amounts to fraudulent and irresponsible behavior by City that a forthright, even mildly, patriotic Council would concern itself with.

Unfortunately, the underlying sentiment comes across as "we must silence and ignore the Veteran advocates and sweep this beachfront property under the rug." Item 1
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4 Let's discuss it over barbecue. You and your Veteran Family constuients are all invited.

You may even consider helping us.

Some public funds, not $10,000, would show good faith on your part and offset the volunteer cost of barbecue and shuttle service.

FRANCISCO JUAREZ

VETERAN
628 GRANT ST. B
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From: Cathy Larson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: SAVE the Fairview Library

The value of having a Library in your neighborhood? Priceless.

Please fully re-open, NOT sell, the Fairview Library.

Cathy Larson
Sunset Park Resident
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From: Melanie O <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 11:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fairview Library closure opposition

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To the Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing to express my deep concern and opposition to the proposed closure of the Fairview Branch Library.

As a first-time mom staying at home with my child, the Fairview Library was more than just a neighborhood resource—it was a lifeline. During those early, often isolating days of new parenthood, I looked forward to baby storytime each week with a kind of joy that’s hard to put into words. It was a highlight for both me and my child. The warmth of the librarian, her thoughtful recommendations of developmentally appropriate books, and the welcoming atmosphere made the library feel like a second home.

The songs we learned during those storytimes are still part of my child’s daily life—we sing them at bedtime, during car rides, and even when playing with other babies. The free play period afterward was just as special. Babies would watch and learn from one another while parents had the rare chance to connect, share advice, and simply feel seen. I would often leave marveling that this experience—richer and more supportive than many of the pricey baby classes I attended elsewhere—was completely free.

Fairview Library has been part of my life long before I became a mother. As a student at John Adams Middle School, I used to come to Fairview to do research for English and social studies assignments. It was a place where I could focus, learn, and grow as a student. The library has always been a quiet and accessible space that nurtured my love for learning.

Fairview Library wasn’t just a place to check out books. It was where community was built, especially for generations of families in Sunset Park. It was a beacon of light, a place of support, learning, and joy.

Closing it would mean denying countless other families the same chance to bond, grow, and thrive.

Please do not take this vital resource away from the community. Fairview Library matters. It always has.

Sincerely,
Melanie Overby
310-467-7911
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From: Gizelle Strohkendl <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 9:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Save Fairview Library!

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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Gizelle Strohkendl <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 at 09:49:29 PM PDT
Subject: Save Fairview Library!
Dear Council Members,
Please save the Fairview Library. Having the library within walking distance of John Adams Middle School and Grant Elementary, is invaluable. But also for the grown-ups it is an appreciated community anchor with its meeting rooms and internet access particularly for the older population. As the density of our city increases this resource will be even more valuable.

My two daughters used the library frequently, may it be for (1) story time or (2) using the community room for Girl Scouts, or (3) studying after school and (4) to borrow BOOKS. All these functions are greatly enhanced by having the library in the neighborhood as it enables our children to do these activities on their own and such provides valuable and safe stepping stones on the path of growing up.

SAVE the Fairview Library!

Sincerely,
Gizelle and Fritz Strohkendl
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 8:08 PM
To: [email protected]; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: SAVE THE FAIRVIEW LIBRARY

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Dear Honorables,
I have lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. The Fairview Library should be saved! It is the library my family has used and depended on for many decades. Our Sunset Park neighborhood is currently growing with families and children who need this community jewel to remain in this neighborhood.

Respectfully,
Gloria Curiel,
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From: Carol Dickinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 6:20 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin
Subject: SAVE THE FAIRVIEW LIBRARY!

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Dear Mayor Negrete and City Council Members,
Please do NOT close the Fairview Library. Instead it should be staffed for full service to the community. With all the educational cuts that are happening on the federal level, we need our local library more than ever.

I grew up visiting the library weekly. It was a magical experience for me and fostered my love of reading. To choose books to take home to read was such a wondrous experience.

As a retired elementary school teacher, I have a deep appreciation for the role of libraries in promoting literacy for children from all walks of life. Children find joy in books. They deserve to have a library in their own neighborhood. If the Fairview Library is sold, the loss for our community will be devastating.

Sincerely,
Carol Dickinson
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From: David Jurus <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 7:47 PM
To: Econdevel Mailbox
Cc: Lana Negrete; Recreation and Arts Department; Planning; [email protected]; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; councilmtgitems; David White; Nia Tang; Douglas Sloan; Jennifer Taylor
Subject: Some Suggestions for the Revitalization of Santa Monica.

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I am a long-Ɵme resident of Santa Monia and have been talking with various business leaders about the revitalizaƟon of 3rd Street Promenade, and the downtown area as a whole. Here are some of the suggesƟons:
 Move the Arizona Farmer’s Market to the Promenade with very nice booths lined up in a single row down the middle of the street, and keep it open every day (like The Grove Farmer’s Market, which is busy every day). It would also allow Arizona to stay open, and improve safety. It would bring a lot more foot traffic, more healthy daily food/grocery opƟons, a variety of non-food items, tax revenues, and perhaps encourage more new tenants for the retail/commercial spaces. Every day and night.  Keep the skaƟng rink open all year - Ice skaƟng in the winter and roller skaƟng in the summer, and make it free, with food and drinks next to it to subsidize the costs. We know a lot of people who would like to go, but find it too expensive, parƟcularly for such a small rink. Make it bigger.  Denver promotes “Restaurant Week”, and it is extremely popular, bringing large amounts of people to the city from surrounding areas - hƩps://denverrestaurantweek.com  More Block ParƟes like we did on Euclid Street last year. It was a good Ɵme, and it gave the neighbors and city leaders a great chance to meet each other, discuss various issues, and become friends. it could have been much beƩer if more neighbors like us were involved with the planning and promoƟon of it.  Make more free outdoor concerts with bigger name arƟsts, primarily who have more peaceful familyoriented fans.

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From: Terry Saucier <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:16 PM
To: Rachel Kwok
Cc: Recreation and Arts Department; Environment Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject: Public Comments for the Memorial Park Redevelopment and Expansion Project Attachments: Letter to City of Santa Monica Public Comments Memorial Park 4-1-25.pdf

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Good afternoon Ms. Kwok:

Attached please find our comments regarding the two synthetic turf playing fields proposed at Memorial Park.

We hope Santa Monica will thoroughly examine the negative impacts of artificial turf on our health, the environment and wildlife, and replace the two proposed synthetic turf fields with nature-based solutions - real natural grass.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,
Terry Saucier
SoCal Stop Artificial Turf Task Force, Chair
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To: Rachel Kwok, Environmental Planner, City of Santa Monica, City of Planning Division Re: Public Comments Draft EIR report for Memorial Park Redevelopment & Expansion Project Request City of Santa Monica use real natural grass not artificial turf for 2 proposed multi-purpose fields Thank you for the opportunity to submit these comments on behalf of the SoCal Stop Artificial Turf Task Force, a coalition that is working statewide and with officials in Los Angeles to support a ban on all new artificial turf installations. We urge you to choose natural grass playing fields for the 2 multi-sport fields that are being proposed at Memorial Project. The EIR needs to look at the full impacts of artificial turf on our health, the environment and wildlife. There are many reasons we need to transition away from artificial turf plastic playing fields.

We now recognize that artificial turf is manufactured with petrochemicals, and the manufacturing process uses harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and other hazardous chemicals. These PFAS “forever” chemicals are known carcinogens, neurotoxins, and hormone disruptors. Children and athletes who play on artificial turf are at higher risk of exposure and because PFAS chemicals bioaccumulate, it is especially harmful to children who are still developing. In fact the Department of Toxic Substance Control is currently researching chemicals of concern in artificial turf.

Artificial turf pollutes local waters, soil, and air with toxic chemicals and microplastics. Toxic chemicals can leach into the groundwater, contaminating drinking water. The EPA has recently reported that there is no safe amount of PFOA or PFOS (types of PFAS) in drinking water, and both have consistently been found in artificial turf. Toxic runoff from artificial turf contaminates rivers, lakes, and oceans with microplastics as well as PFAS.

Recent studies have found that 12 to 15% of microplastics in world’s oceans are from artificial turf. The California Coastal Commission told UC Santa Barbara (13 Dec 2023, UCS-NOID-0002-23) that they could not use artificial turf on its 3-acre baseball fields and determined synthetic turf is not superior to natural grass, or sustainable.

Artificial turf is too hot, too hard, and may come with liability Issues. It can reach temperatures up to 80º higher than the air temperature, readily reaching 160ºF or 180ºF and more. This can lead to serious thermal burns and heat stress. It has also been found to cause a “heat island effect,” raising the surrounding temperature in the local environment. Turf burns from friction and non-contact lower extremity injuries are also more frequent on synthetic grass.

Artificial turf must also be regularly cleaned of contaminants. Cooling and cleaning of artificial turf can require more water than would be used for the maintenance of natural, drought-tolerant grasses.

Unlike natural grasses and surfaces, artificial turf is an impervious surface (per State of California and US EPA), negatively affecting stormwater capture and increasing the risk of flooding. Additionally, because it is made of mixed plastic materials, artificial turf will never be economically viable for recycling. At the end of its 8- to-15-year lifecycle it is sent to a landfill, illegally dumped, or sent out of state to be incinerated, where it will continue to pollute the environment. Artificial turf also off-gasses ethylene and methane (contributing to the climate crisis) versus real grasses and plants, which serve as a carbon sink. Additionally, with the passing of SB676 some California cities have already implemented artificial turf bans e.g., Carmel, Millbrae and San Marino, and others are considering pursuing regulations and bans including Los Angeles in CF 24-0602.

Nothing lives in plastic grass. California is one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots with more native plant species than any other state in the U.S. Not only does artificial turf not support life, it actually kills the soil and the living organisms in it. Artificial turf takes away habitat from insects, birds, and local wildlife, contributing to the loss of biodiversity. Studies also show that children benefit from interactions with natural surfaces and nature.

Artificial turf playing fields cost more than natural grass fields. Studies show that over time, artificial turf can cost 2 to 4 times more than properly installed and maintained natural grass fields; synthetic turf is a poor investment. When comparing natural grass playing fields to artificial turf, it is important to compare the entire product life cycle including the capital cost of installation, annual maintenance, sod replacement as needed for natural fields, and surface/in-fill replacement of the synthetic fields, as well as disposal of artificial turf (removal, transport, and landfill fees).

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Santa Monica is a leader in sustainability and now more than ever, we need real world solutions that take into account our health, the environment and wildlife. Protect Santa Monica residents and future generations 1) examine the full impacts and costs of using artificial turf and 2) change course and choose real natural grass for the two multi-purpose fields.

Respectfully,
Terry Saucier
SoCal Stop Artificial Turf Task Force, Chair
For further information and resources visit: https://www.ncsa.la/artificial_turf CC: City Clerk
Recreation and Arts Department
Environmental Planning
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From: Lili Ram <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox
Subject: Libraries & Psychopaths
Jesseee, why haven't you responded?
Why do you want to fund drug addicted psychopaths instead of libraries for kids and parents? Did you have a library nearby when you grew up? Probably not. How about parks? I guess your vision of Santa Monica is mindless zombies who can't read but can smoke up meth, let their dogs run wild on the beach, take motorized vehicles on the bike path while high, poop and pee in public, hurt people, and terrorize the taxpayers. Sounds great right?
Now that Hermosa Beach has put some limits on the repulsive drug addicts --- Santa Monica will welcome more. We have no Olympics, just the new olympiads of drug addicted lunatics.

You all need to be shown the door. You are not supporting citizens, you are supporting outdated unreasonable accommodations to people who have no desire to work or live a decent life and will leach off working citizens as long as you let them.

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From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, April 6, 2025 9:29 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Mayor Helpdesk; [email protected]; Kathryn Barger; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: San Francisco stops Harm Reduction Distribution in Public Spaces- Apr 2025-LA- SM should follow suit and Move INDOORS-NOT LA SM PARKS!

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**San Francisco Dept of Health and Mayor Lurie Stops Harm Reduction Distribution in Public Spaces- **Effective APRIL 2025
***LA- Santa Monica should follow suit and Move Needle Distribution and Harm Reduction INDOORS-NOT In LA and Santa Monica PARKS and Public Spaces SFDPH_Pilot_Treatment_Connections_and_Safer_Use_Supplies_Distribution_Policy_F_vQ6o5mw PDF Document · 528 KB
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From: Ellen Mark <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 6, 2025 7:44 PM
To: Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Cc: Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: SAVE FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
Importance: High

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Dear Councilmembers,
My family and I have been part of the Santa Monica community since 1983 and a resident of Sunset Park since 1998.

I was a member of the Board of Friends of Sunset Park, on the Board of the Friends of the Santa Monica Library, and subsequently an employee of Santa Monica Public Library while in graduate school for my MLS. From 2009-2016 I was the Library Coordinator at Franklin Elementary School. I now have a small business at home.

I organized a fundraiser for the Fairview Branch Library and raised $50,000. If you wish to see the donors’ names, they are on pavers in the front sidewalk area and back western patio.

Fairview Branch Library is an essential part of Sunset Park, a growing community with families. The building itself is iconic. Before COVID it was a vibrant, full-time Branch with students, parents, young children and library lovers of all ages enjoying its print and media resources and the Community Room. Patrons continue to support it on Tuesdays and Fridays.

SAVE FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY. Increase Fairview’s professional staff and hours open to the public! Selling this Branch would be a huge embarrassment to our City.

Sincerely,
Ellen Mark
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From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:14 PM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Cc: John Alle
Subject: Saturday

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One reason Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade and Downtown are dangerous, vacant, and unappealing is because DTSM, Inc. CEO Andrew Thomas allows transient addicts to sleep in the organization's own office building lobby, and along storefronts of struggling month-to-month retailers and restaurants. DTSM, Inc. "manages" the district, IS CONTROLLED by the City, and assesses property owners to pay over $2 million for its staff and salaries every year. Sweet deal (for them). Unfortunately, Santa Monica's Downtown has no Business Improvement District controlled solely by property owners and businesses. No successful retail district in Southern California operates like this.

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From: Stephanie Tainsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 12:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick
Subject: Re: 4/8/25 Agenda Item #1: Public Input

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This proposal is as short-sighted as your proposal to sell the SM Civic.

Once you lose the land, you never get it back.

Once our community loses the library and that beautiful building, it is forever gone.

You were elected to care for and protect the history and the future of our city and its people.

Please reconsider.

Stephanie Tainsky
Peter Spelman
730 Marine St
Santa Monica
On Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM Bea Nemlaha <[email protected]> wrote:

Council,
If you consider selling the Fairview (or any other) Library, will you burn the books before or after the sale?
Bea Nemlaha
Ocean Park
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From: Bea Nemlaha <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 10:02 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: 4/8/25 Agenda Item #1: Public Input

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Council,
If you consider selling the Fairview (or any other) Library, will you burn the books before or after the sale?
Bea Nemlaha
Ocean Park
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From: Meyly Godinez <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:26 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Don't close our library

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Fairview Library has been crucial to not only my time living in Santa Monica but also that of my children. It is a historic landmark for the community; it's peaceful and valuable. I work as a Nanny, and I love taking care of children, so going to the library will engage them and teach them about shapes, animals, and how to read and write. So our community needs to have the Fairview library open for our children, the next generation. Thank you
- Meyly Godinez
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From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:37 PM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Cc: John Alle
Subject: Barbara

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LA County Health Director Barbara Ferrer's daily human slaughter starts at Skid Row, proceeds to Westlake's MacArthur Park and culminates at Palisades, Reed and Tongva Parks in Santa Monica. Organized crime resells meth and fentanyl at a 300% profit in Santa Monica. For the good of all 88 cities in LA County, please sign the petition to end the taxpayer funded needle and glass meth pipe handouts in our PARKS in the link here - https://tinyurl.com/mr2h2ftz
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From: Ellen Mark <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Council Mailbox; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: SAVE FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
Importance: High

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Dear Councilmembers,
My family and I have been part of the Santa Monica community since 1983 and a resident of Sunset Park since 1998.

I organized a fundraiser for the Fairview Branch Library and raised $50,000. If you wish to see the donors’ names, they are on pavers in the front area and back western patio.

Fairview Branch Library is an essential part of Sunset Park, a growing community with families. The building itself is iconic. Before COVID it was a vibrant Branch with local students, parents, young children and library lovers of all ages enjoying its print and media resources, including the Community Room. Patrons continue to support it on Tuesdays and Fridays.

SAVE FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY. Increase its professional staff and hours open to the public! Sincerely,
Ellen Mark
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Santa Monica City CouncilApril 8, 2025

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