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April 14, 2026

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1 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:16 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: John D <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:03 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

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2 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
John Denicola
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3 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:16 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Tobias Baker <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 5:54 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is.

We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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4 Tobias Baker
Downtown Santa Monica
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5 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Robbie <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:37 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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6 Robert Bacastow
Carlsbad CA
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7 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Igor Gusarov <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:27 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

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8 Sincerely,
Igor Gusarov
Sunset Park
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9 David Yakobson
From: Carley Gethin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 2:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Beautification

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Hi -
I have noticed as I drive from the PCH to the 10 and vice versa that this stretch of freeway is becoming more and more unsightly.

The bougenvillea that crosses the arch of the freeway bridge by the sears building is dead and needs removal and replanting - the tunnel is filled with soot - there is trash and debris all along this stretch - there are weeds growing through he cracks of the concrete embankments - and the planting medians adjacent to the freeway haven’t been replenished since they got hit really back by encampments and trash fires - is there a rejuvenation plan? Low native grasses and pollinators would be amazing.

I would love to feel a sense of pride driving into the city we love.

Thanks - Carley
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10 David Yakobson
From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 5:16 PM
To: Oliver Chi
Subject: Question For You Posted on X. Will we recognize you in in drag this evening for the City-sponsored event at Reed Park?

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John Alle
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THE SANTA MONICA COALITION / SAFE CITIES
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12 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 8:51 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Alvaro Valdez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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13 Alvaro Valdez
Sawtelle/West LA
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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14 David Yakobson
From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 8:51 AM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Subject: Spring Break in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica's leaders defraud and rip off residents and tourists. City says 86% of residents shop and dine outside the city.

Tour bus operators say their business is down. Downtown retailers are giving up on the city, saying they can do better elsewhere.

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15 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 8:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing to strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

The Santa Monica Airport is a valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. Do not try to fix a short term problem with a permanent irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity.

You might be unaware that the City has so long wanted the airport gone that 50 years ago they prevented commercial development on surrounding areas and requiring single family house......whose occupants have suffered most due to airplanes making noise. This is a city caused issue.

A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget issues. The last few years of decisions have created what for individuals would be a benkruptcy scenario for the city budget.

Please don't defy the majority of Santa Monica voters who support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That sentiment is even now translated into action, with individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air Item 1
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16 mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take 'a breath' and investigate pursuit of balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities. Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Sincerely,
katherine kayak
Ocean Park
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17 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:21 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Keep the Santa Monica Airport
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Linda Bozung <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:05 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: Keep the Santa Monica Airport

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Dear Councilmember,

When the major earthquake hits (and it will), you will be glad you kept the airport open. The citizens of this City will need water, supplies, and food. The airport might be the only way those could be delivered.

And, if you close the airport, you will be rewarding people who "came to the nuisance". Those purchasing homes near the airport paid less for their property due to the proximity of the airport. Are you now going to reward them by closing down a facility that benefits the whole City? Reconsider this decision please. Linda BozungAirport
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18 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Linda Bozung <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 11:00 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

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19 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Linda Bozung
ocean park
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1 David Yakobson
From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:09 AM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Subject: Decisions Made WITHOUT Verification

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The SEIU Union controls EVERY sitting Santa Monica City Council member, and every SMRR-backed council candidate in November. Why? Because the SEIU provides the construction jobs for over 9,300 state-mandated housing units. SEIU's President was Eric Swalwell's campaign manager until yesterday, when he became the first to resign from Swalwell's staff. NO Santa Monica council member researched Swalwell's past, nor did they research City Manager Oliver Chi's decisions in the last three cities where he briefly worked.

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From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 9:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Oliver Conklin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 3:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.

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3 resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport. There is a better option that preserves a useful tool for the entire city. Make the right choice.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Oliver Conklin
Mar Vista
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From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 9:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Sophia Nahass <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:44 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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5 Sophia Nahass
Pico Neighborhood
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6 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 9:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: olivia nahass <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 4:49 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is.

We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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7 olivia nahass
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8 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Begam <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 9:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Trear <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 11:07 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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Sunset Park
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From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 3:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 11:34 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting.

Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

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Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Arturo Sequeira
Santa Clarita
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From: Paula Jones <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2026 3:59 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi Subject: Do Not Move SAMO Shell to Community

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Please do not move samo shell into residential communities in south santa monica.

You have given everything to north of wilshire/north of montana and are now looking to relocate deranged lunatics to south santa monica. This is so unfair. We do not deserve being burdened with criminal, mentally ill lunatics in our neighborhoods or even adjacent to our neighborhoods.

Samo Shell is on the freeway not near kids where it belongs. If you enforce the laws - you can stop these crazies from entering downtown santa monica. The last thing we need is to place these folks near children, families, and old people. They assault people. They poop on the street; they litter; they do drugs; they are naked. There is no law enforcement for all of their crimes.

The entire span of 25th Street are illegal vans/camper vans/oversized vehicles and the City does nothing. These people in the vans and cars could be ax murderers, child molesters or anything else. We don't know because they have no addresses and the police do not enforce parking or traffic violations. Everything is a free for all here - no consequences.

That is why there are deaths on the street -- if there are no consequences, there is no compliance. Arrest these law violators, send them back to where they came from. They are not from Santa Monica and commit 90% of the cities' crimes.

And who is investigating councilperson tsrosssis who is using her position in santa monica in a seemingly illegal way to get elevated in her job for the county. This seems completely unfair; I don't know, but she appears to be foisting homeless and sky rises in our community in order to curry favor with her bosses. Has anyone looked into the ethical issues associated with her votes and positions along with what her county supervisor overlords want her to push on Santa Monica? She could be getting promotions and other perks of the job at the County by making Santa Monica suffer with being burdened with the homeless population, and construction that our streets / sewers cannot handle. Jessee Z was recused - so she's next hopefully.

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From: Council Mailbox
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 11:34 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting.

Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

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Arturo Sequeira
Santa Clarita
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport -----Original Message-----
From: Anne Trear <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 11:07 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Anne Trear
Sunset Park
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport -----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Begam <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 9:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Daniel Begam
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:09 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

-----Original Message-----
From: olivia nahass <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2026 4:49 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is.

We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
olivia nahass
Pico area
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Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:09 PM
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Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport -----Original Message-----
From: Sophia Nahass <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:44 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Sophia Nahass
Pico Neighborhood
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Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport From: Oliver Conklin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 3:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.

I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport. There is a better option that preserves a useful tool for the entire city. Make the right choice.

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Sincerely,
Oliver Conklin
Mar Vista
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From: John Alle <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:59 AM
To: The Santa Monica Coalition
Subject: No Background Checks By Any of Our City Council Members. Swayed by Charm and Promised Union Money

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Santa Monica City Council members who organized a soiree for Eric Swalwell at Santa Monica High School did zero research on him. Verifiable information on Swalwell was publicly available on X for months. What else is City Council failing to perform due diligence on?
Insta
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXHqW7yAuus/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== YouTube
https://youtu.be/LgBcbhyxE0Q
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From: Mary <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:19 AM
To: Oliver Chi; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Keep our Main Street Farmers Market location

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Dear City Manager Chi, Mayor Torosis and City Councilmembers; I urge you to keep our Sunday Main Street Farmers Market in its current location and operating mode.

I understand that the Victorian adJacent to this site on Main Street is wanting to turn their business into an elite private member’s only event club. And to do this they want to take over the space that has been used on Sunday mornings by our community for 31 years as our Ocean Park Farmers Market and community gathering spot. The Victorian has historically hosted private events and did not need to move or eliminate our Main Street Farmers Market in the process.

It is the only Farmers Market on this side of town. It supports Ocean Park and other nearby residents. And it’s more than that. The residents and farmers enjoy it because of its safe, secure, and intimate layout. We would lose these and many other features that make it a welcoming gathering place for families and anyone who enjoys the music, visiting small business venders on the site and participating in other activities that are all part of this unique Farmers Market experience.

There has been no public outreach. We don’t have any information regarding the potential impacts on parking in our neighborhoods, or how it will negatively impact the Farmers Market farmers, businesses on Main Street who would then have to endure every Sunday 4:00am-4:00pm street closures. What are the financial impacts of this possible move to Main Street? Lack of access to Parking meters will need to be paid by someone.

Please keep our beloved Farmers Market as is. Don’t push us out onto the street.

Thank you for hearing our concerns.

Mary Hubbell
Ocean Park
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Los Ángeles Artist Series
Attachments: L.A.Artist Series 26' (5).pdf

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Dear City Council, City Employees and Residents,
I would like to offer you the opportunity to look at my proposal for a Los Angeles Artist Series at the building located at 302 Colorado Ave. Santa Monica, CA. I have attached a copy but if it does not render you can see the presentation at https://artistseries.com My conservative estimate is that this project would bring in over 1 million visitors a year, resulting in $11B+ in economic activity over 25 years to the downtown area. I encourage you to support this project and make sure I have an opportunity to acquire this building for a Los Angeles Artist Series! Sincerely,
To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.

Joe DiRosa
Founder, CEO
Artist Series, Seedlings, Tartare, BrainPower
213-STAGE-LA
(213-782-4352)
[email protected]
www.seedlings.vc
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1. SMP Parking

2. Civic Parking

3. I-10 Entry / Exit

4. E Transit Line
Transit
● Plenty of Parking
● Additional Civic Parking
● Easy access to I-10
● E Train across street
● SMP Bus Station across street
● Park + Ride (E-Train)
● Increase Transit Riders
● Attraction Near Pier
● Limit Traffic (I-10 Access)
● No Residential Neighbors
For large events or concerts, this
property represents the least
impact to traffic and the most
public transit options and zero
residential neighbors. Vehicle traffic
would naturally back up on I-10 and
would have limited affect on the
downtown area due to avail parking.

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Property is a great fit to
host red carpet events like
film premieres, album
launches, and award
shows.

The large parking lot allows
us to host these events
downtown and not have to
close streets to traffic.

The parking lot has a
natural traffic loop, seen on
the next slide, that will
allow us to set up a red
carpet as seen here and
allow drivers to exit onto
4th street and head
towards the empty lots near
the Civic to wait.

If you look closely, the
former pick up windowseen
in this photo can act as a
venue ticket window when
required.

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Outdoor Stage Setup
The view from the I-10 would allow for a digital LED billboard to advertise events and concerts if desired.

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Art Week
● 100 - 500 Artists
● Corp Events
● Restaurant+Hotel+Taxes
● Expansion to other
Venues
● PR + Marketing
● 7 Days of Events
● 100,000+ Visitors
Annually
Expansion to other venues
Restaurant + Shopping $$
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Music Week
● 50+ Performances
● 50+ Bands
● After Parties
● Corp Engagement
● Publicity
● Jobs
● Hotel+Parking+Taxes
● 100,000 visitors
● 7 - 10 days
Annually or Bi-Annually

Expansion to other venues

Restaurant + Shopping $$
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Fashion Week
● 30 - 50 Fashion Shows
● Designers, Buyers,
Models, Makeup
Stylists, PR, Events,
Media
● PR + Marketing
● 7-10 days
● 6 Locations on
Property
● Expansion to other
Venues
● Hotel+Parking+Taxes
● Restaurant+Shopping
● Bi-Annually
● Spring + Fall
● After Parties
● Corp Engagement
● 50,000 - 100,000
visitors
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Art Week
+
Fashion Week
+
Film Festival
+
Music Week
=
40+ Days
10k+ Visitors a day!
Hotel Taxes
Parking
Restaurant
Shopping
PR/Marketing
Property Value $$
The film festival was originally planned to include the three movie theaters on the promenade and Santa Monica Place but we can still incorporate local theaters and expand to include theaters in Marina del Rey, Westwood and Culver City.

L.A. Artist Series
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● Wine Tastings
● DJ Events
● Liquor Tastings
● Live Music
● Comedy
● Open Mic Night
● Cast Parties
● Product Launches
● Book Launches
● Movie Premieres
● Fashion Shows
Smaller events
200 - 400 people.

These events are programmed
in as counter programming to
our larger events and when our
main space is rented for
production.

Art Gallery Events
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A combination of window LED
technology, digital light projection,
wrapping and an LED billboard on
the I-10 will provide a multitude of
cutting edge technology delivering
unique brand experiences for
events and production.

These unique technologies and the
completely commercial
surroundings will limit light pollution
for residents of the city.

A separate security report details
the challenges of running one of
the worlds most trafficked art
galleries, concerts, and
productions all in the same
property.

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3rd Floor
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Best Part
I am offering to create a
deed restriction that will
keep the property from
being used for anything
else than a Los Angeles
Artist Series.

This not only helps the city,
county and state with an
arts driven, economic
engine that promotes the
area but in the Artist Series
Inc. business model, it
actually helps out longterm
value.

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Contact
Joe DiRosa
[email protected]
213-STAGE-LA (213-782-4352)
Artist Series plans to open a network of locally branded Artist Series locations in over 75 cities worldwide. Taking all the IP from the previously published New York Artist Series, L.A. Artist Series &, Miami Artist Series along with a good bit more, this ambitious project is the future of the arts & entertainment industry.

A couple of missed opportunities that others may regret, acquiring the Limelight in NY for a New York Artist Series & acquiring FUSE TV for $350m.

IP: ArtistSeries.com as well as artistseries.tv, artistseries.biz, artistseries.info, artistseries.us, artistseries.ca, artistseries.uk, artistseries.co.uk, newyorkartistseries.com, laartistseries.com, & miamiartistseries.com.

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2 David Yakobson
From: Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:20 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fwd: 2800 Airport Ave Bungalow Follow-Up
Attachments: keys.jpg

EXTERNAL
Good Afternoon Council Members and Mayor,
As some of you may know, We / Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico has served our Community for the past 20 years.

We have served as a Cultural center. Though we don't have our own space.

We Rent space.

1. Mayan Calendar workshops

2. Cacao Ceremony

3. Native Mens Circle

4. Native Women's circle

5. Native Elders Circle

6. Hawaiian Elders Visits

7. Native Gardening group

8. Mexican Actors Rehearsals and workshops

9. Yoga

10. Aztec Dance classes

11. Aztec Drum classes

12. Ballet Folklorico Dance classes

13. Belly Dance (North African) classes

14. Hawaiian Dance classes

15.Cultural performances

16. Nahuatl Language classes

17.Certified 'Green Business'
We applied for a performing Art space with the Santa Monica Airport in late 2024.

The application process went into 2025

1. Online forms

2. Emails

3. Text messages
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3 4. phone calls.

5. in person meetings

6. deposits

7. Updating our Business insurance (Yes, there was a charge for Me) After all of this for months, I was told we would be receiving our keys. That was prolonged and put off and then eventually blamed on the City Manager.

Then later Blamed on some Rule from 2018
I have since spoken with several employees from The Cultural Affairs/Parks Recreation/Airport. To no avail.
 Jonathan Bonilla
 Rya
 Patricia Garza
 Sofia
 Jenny
Since we are Announcing A
Proclamation: Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Let's actually put some Action to it.

Can you please Find Artists Spaces for us Santa Monica Resident Artists?? There are several options.

1. Community Corporation Commercial spaces (currently leased out to NON SM residents)

2. SM Airport

3. Bergamot Art Studios

4. Empty Third street promenade

5. Countless other Empty spaces in Santa Monica
Thank You,
Gina DeBaca
Executive Director
Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico Dance Company and Cultural Center 310-266-2810
Santa Monica, Ca 90405
https://www.instagram.com/santamonicaballetfolklorico/
https://www.bonfire.com/dance-spirit-wear/
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4 http://youtube.com/post/UgkxvBteVqeNqEjazUECyZjyrQwiadpUk45M?si=jvJxnHLmGJgaROak https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/activity/search/detail/104637?online SiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
'Keeping Culture Alive on The WestSide'
Current Classes:

Aztec Dance
Ballet Folklorico
BellyDance
Hawaiian Dance
Upcoming Performances:

Saturday, April 25th @ 10am
Arts & Literacy Festival
Virginia Park
Saturday, May 2nd
Hawaiian Festival
Marina del Rey
Sunday, May 17th
Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Festival
Agoura Hills
https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
Sunday, June 28th @ 9am
360 Beach Sports Event
Santa Monica Pier
https://www.santamonicapier.org/pier360
Saturday, July 4 @ 9am
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade
Main Street
https://www.santamonicaparade.com/
Saturday, October 31st @ 8am
Los Muertos Run
Olvera Street
https://losmuertos5k.com/
-Tongva Land-
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From: AirportArtStudios <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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5 Subject: 2800 Airport Ave Bungalow Follow-Up
To: Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico <[email protected]> Hi Gina,
Thank you for your patience as we reviewed the interest forms for artist studio space at 2800 Airport Ave.

We are excited to move you to the next step in this process! My colleagues at airport administration will be in touch next week to move towards leasing the space.

Thank you again and I hope that everything works out to have you at the airport with us! Patricia
Patricia Garza (they/them)
Cultural Affairs Supervisor
santamonica.gov/arts
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