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From: ALAN MONT <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 2:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 13, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RE: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal Dear Mayor Torosis, Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I strongly support Councilmember Negrete’s request for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are vital to our local economy, but crime can cause serious damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns. A streamlined portal would help businesses report incidents, access City services, and get faster support.
I also support including financial assistance for repair costs, such as broken windows and other property damage, to help businesses recover more quickly.
This is a practical step that would improve City responsiveness and better support local businesses. I urge the Council to approve this request.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Alan Mont
127 Esparta Way SM 90402
Resident/Business owner
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From: Ashley Oelsen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 2:14 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Oliver Chi
Cc: Council Mailbox; [email protected]
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 14, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mayor Torosis, Honorable Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I am writing to express my strong support for Councilmember Negrete’s request that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. When they are impacted by crime, the consequences are immediate and often devastating. Property damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns can threaten a business’s ability to stay open. At the same time, navigating available City resources can be confusing and time consuming when urgent help is needed.
A centralized and streamlined system would provide a clear and accessible pathway for businesses to quickly report incidents, access City services, and receive coordinated and timely support across departments. This approach would reduce delays in recovery and help businesses reopen faster.
It is also important that this effort includes financial assistance mechanisms to support small businesses facing unexpected costs. This should include coverage or reimbursement for damages such as broken windows and other property repairs that many small businesses cannot easily absorb.
This is a practical and solution focused proposal that strengthens economic resilience, improves City responsiveness, and demonstrates meaningful support for the business community.
I respectfully urge the Council to support this request and prioritize swift implementation.
Thank you for your leadership and attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Ashley Oelsen
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From: Kevin McKeown <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Item 16-J — crime portal
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Might I suggest that the Council create a crime recovery portal streamlining resource access for ALL victims of crime in Santa Monica, not just businesses?
Directing limited City and other resources to only one segment of our community risks reducing availability to others, including residents.
Also, your broadening the reach of the proposed portal would avoid the appearance of self-serving direction on any one Councilmember’s part.
Thanks,
Kevin
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From: Heather Hodges <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; [email protected]; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 14, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mayor Torosis, Honorable Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I am writing to express my strong support for Councilmember Negrete’s request that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. When they are impacted by crime, the consequences are immediate and often devastating. Property damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns can threaten a business’s ability to stay open. At the same time, navigating available City resources can be confusing and time consuming when urgent help is needed.
A centralized and streamlined system would provide a clear and accessible pathway for businesses to quickly report incidents, access City services, and receive coordinated and timely support across departments. This approach would reduce delays in recovery and help businesses reopen faster.
It is also important that this effort includes financial assistance mechanisms to support small businesses facing unexpected costs. This should include coverage or reimbursement for damages such as broken windows and other property repairs that many small businesses cannot easily absorb.
This is a practical and solution focused proposal that strengthens economic resilience, improves City responsiveness, and demonstrates meaningful support for the business community.
I respectfully urge the Council to support this request and prioritize swift implementation.
Thank you for your leadership and attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Heather Hodges
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From: Greg Morena <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 14, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mayor Torosis, Honorable Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I am writing to express my strong support for Councilmember Negrete’s request that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. When they are impacted by crime, the consequences are immediate and often devastating. Property damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns can threaten a business’s ability to stay open. At the same time, navigating available City resources can be confusing and time consuming when urgent help is needed.
A centralized and streamlined system would provide a clear and accessible pathway for businesses to quickly report incidents, access City services, and receive coordinated and timely support across departments. This approach would reduce delays in recovery and help businesses reopen faster.
It is also important that this effort includes financial assistance mechanisms to support small businesses facing unexpected costs. This should include coverage or reimbursement for damages such as broken windows and other property repairs that many small businesses cannot easily absorb.
This is a practical and solution focused proposal that strengthens economic resilience, improves City responsiveness, and demonstrates meaningful support for the business community.
I respectfully urge the Council to support this request and prioritize swift implementation.
Thank you for your leadership and attention to this important matter.
Greg Morena
North of Montana
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From: Amber James <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:25 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 13, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mayor Torosis, Honorable Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I am writing to express my strong support for Councilmember Negrete’s request that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. When they are impacted by crime, the consequences are immediate and often devastating. Property damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns can threaten a business’s ability to stay open. At the same time, navigating available City resources can be confusing and time consuming when urgent help is needed.
A centralized and streamlined system would provide a clear and accessible pathway for businesses to quickly report incidents, access City services, and receive coordinated and timely support across departments. This approach would reduce delays in recovery and help businesses reopen faster.
It is also important that this effort includes financial assistance mechanisms to support small businesses facing unexpected costs. This should include coverage or reimbursement for damages such as broken windows and other property repairs that many small businesses cannot easily absorb.
This is a practical and solution focused proposal that strengthens economic resilience, improves City responsiveness, and demonstrates meaningful support for the business community.
I respectfully urge the Council to support this request and prioritize swift implementation.
Thank you for your leadership and attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Amber James
Pico Neighborhood
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From: Carly Ann <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:01 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal
EXTERNAL
April 13, 2026
The Honorable Members of the Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mayor Torosis, Honorable Members of the City Council, and City Manager Chi, I am writing to express my strong support for Councilmember Negrete’s request that the City Council direct the City Manager to return within 15 days with an implementation plan for a centralized Business Crime Response and Recovery Portal and coordinated response system.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. When they are impacted by crime, the consequences are immediate and often devastating. Property damage, lost revenue, and safety concerns can threaten a business’s ability to stay open. At the same time, navigating available City resources can be confusing and time consuming when urgent help is needed.
A centralized and streamlined system would provide a clear and accessible pathway for businesses to quickly report incidents, access City services, and receive coordinated and timely support across departments. This approach would reduce delays in recovery and help businesses reopen faster.
It is also important that this effort includes financial assistance mechanisms to support small businesses facing unexpected costs. This should include coverage or reimbursement for damages such as broken windows and other property repairs that many small businesses cannot easily absorb.
This is a practical and solution focused proposal that strengthens economic resilience, improves City responsiveness, and demonstrates meaningful support for the business community.
I respectfully urge the Council to support this request and prioritize swift implementation.
Thank you for your leadership and attention to this important matter.
Carly Ann
Ocean Park Neighborhood
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