Agenda packet, first session — Santa Monica City Council, May 12, 2026 (part 2 of 7)

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dona Richwine
North of montana
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Mitchell Kois
From: catherine kuipers <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng 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 implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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 sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Catherine
Ocean park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Layla Chandler <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:07 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers 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 opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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 sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Layla Chandler
NOMA
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Mitchell Kois
From: Joseph Digati <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:07 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Cc: Beth Digati
Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Joseph L DigaƟ
90403
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Mitchell Kois
From: Kollyn Kanz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:04 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Kollyn Kanz
Wilmont
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Packet Pg. 286 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 182
Mitchell Kois
From: Nancy Marquez <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Nancy Marquez
Montana
With graƟtude,
Nancy Márquez
M: 310-237-8695
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Mitchell Kois
From: Victoria Riego <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:51 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Victoria Riego
Wilmont
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Mitchell Kois
From: Chris <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:47 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Chris Thixton
Sunset Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Susan Leary <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:45 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Susan Leary
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nicole Cogan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:43 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Nicole Cogan
Mid city
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Mitchell Kois
From: Garth Copeland <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:35 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Garth Copeland
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jack Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:38 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Bradley Hall
North of Montana
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Mitchell Kois
From: Zaira Salazar <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:32 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Zaira Salazar
Pico neighbor
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Mitchell Kois
From: Tim Kiser <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:30 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Tim Kiser
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: JoAnn Harden <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:29 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jo Ann Harden
Mid town
Sent from my iPad
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Mitchell Kois
From: Peggy Fontenot <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:28 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng 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 acƟvity, 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 opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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 sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed 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 aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Peggy Fontenot
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nancy HR <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:26 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Nancy Hochman Ross
Montana
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jessica Katz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:24 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jessica Katz
North of Montana
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Mitchell Kois
From: Rex Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:20 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Rex Brown
Downtown Santa Monica
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Mitchell Kois
From: Elizabeth Stone <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:20 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
S Stone
Montana Avenue
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Mitchell Kois
From: Brian Weitman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:19 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Brian M Weitman
NOMO
Regards,
Brian Weitman
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Mitchell Kois
From: Carrie Helber <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:17 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Carrie Helber
Wilshire/Montana
Carrie Helber
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Mitchell Kois
From: Marcie Kravitz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:16 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Cc: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I have been a Santa Monica resident and since 2005 and I’ve raised my 3 kids here, my last one is a freshman at SAMO. I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Most importantly, a strong majority of my friends that are Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Marcie Kravitz
Idaho Ave, 90403
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Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:16 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Steven Madick
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Glenn Brander <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:16 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Glenn Brander
North of Montana
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Packet Pg. 306 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 202
Glenn Brander, Principal
Brander Investment Group
Miller & Desatnik Realty Corp.
3627 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Off 310-202-9166, ext. 202
Cell 310-428-4116
Private Fax 310-882-5569
CA RE License: 01020228
Glenn’s bio: http://mdrealtycorp.com/our-family/glenn-brander

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Packet Pg. 307 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 203
Mitchell Kois
From: Liam Egan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Liam Egan
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 308 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 204
Mitchell Kois
From: Gayle Fersini <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:15 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Gayle Weiss Fersini
Wilshire & 10th St
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Packet Pg. 309 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 205
Mitchell Kois
From: Lynn O'hare Fallon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Lynn O'hare Fallon
2700 Neilson Way. Santa Monica 90405
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 310 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 206
Mitchell Kois
From: Elizabeth Stone <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Elizabeth Stone
Montana Avenue
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 207
Mitchell Kois
From: Atef Tadros <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Atef Beshay
Cloverfield
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 208
Mitchell Kois
From: Mary Glicksman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:11 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Mary Ann Glicksman
MidciƟes
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 313 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 209
Mitchell Kois
From: Jasmine Lord <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident of 19 years 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,
Jasmine D Lord
Sunset Park
Safety is no accident.

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Remember the MV Conception 34
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jasmine D Lord
+1.310.310.4782
www.jasminelord.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Packet Pg. 315 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 211
Mitchell Kois
From: Theresa Reuther <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:09 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Theresa Reuther
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 316 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 212
Mitchell Kois
From: Florence Melzak Wormser <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Florence Wormser
Florence 茇茈茄茅茆蔋蔌
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Packet Pg. 317 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 213
Mitchell Kois
From: Liv Nicholls <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Liv Nicholls
Pico
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 318 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 214
Mitchell Kois
From: Allen Miller <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and also have parts of my health care business here and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space.

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,
Allen Miller
Ocean Park Neighborhood
Get Outlook for iOS
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Packet Pg. 319 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 215
Mitchell Kois
From: Tim Vaughan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Tim Vaughan
Wilshire Montana
Tim Vaughan
Property Manager – Lic. #02066952
O 310.230.0095 | C 310.991.7810
Lincoln Property Company
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17383 Sunset Blvd. | Suite A205 | Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 321 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 217
Mitchell Kois
From: Rebecca Heneise <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Rebecca Heneise
Pico
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Rebecca Heneise
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Packet Pg. 323 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 219
Mitchell Kois
From: Laura Lee <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:04 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Laura Lee
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 324 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 220
Mitchell Kois
From: Martha Bonner <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:04 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Martha Bonner
Berkeley Street
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 325 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 221
Mitchell Kois
From: Valeska Donoso <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:04 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Valeska Donoso
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 326 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 222
Mitchell Kois
From: ELLEN POWELL <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:03 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Ellen Powell
Santa Monica
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 327 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 223
Mitchell Kois
From: Dona Richardson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:03 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Dona Richardson
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 328 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 224
Mitchell Kois
From: Joyce Snyder <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:02 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Joyce Snyder
Joyce S. Snyder, MFT, CEAP
Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist
CerƟfied Employee Assistance Professional CriƟcal Incident Stress Response Specialist Military Family Life consultant, Dept. of Defense Post TraumaƟc Stress Disorder Specialist Individual and Corporate Life Coach 2663 CenƟnela Ave. #203
Santa Monica, Ca. 90405
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Office: 310-396-8926
Mobile: 310-502-2240
Sent from Joyce's iPhone
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Packet Pg. 330 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 226
Mitchell Kois
From: Liane Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:24 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Liane Hall
North of Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 331 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 227
Mitchell Kois
From: Jillian Plaster <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Jillian Kester
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 332 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 228
Mitchell Kois
From: Alexa Marin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:32 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Alexa Marin
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 333 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 229
Mitchell Kois
From: Howard Gould <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:48 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Howard Neal Gould
North of Montana temporary renter 1+ year and I maintain an office here.

Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 334 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 230
Mitchell Kois
From: Steven Dye <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 8:14 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
post steven dye
north of montana
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Packet Pg. 335 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 231
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 7:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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, Ben Leeds
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Packet Pg. 336 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 232
Mitchell Kois
From: Lorranie Ralph <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 7:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Lorraine Ralph
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 337 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 233
Mitchell Kois
From: Sidney Wolinsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 6:31 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Sidney Wolinsky
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 338 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 234
Mitchell Kois
From: Joan Robey <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 6:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Joan Robey
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Packet Pg. 339 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 235
Mitchell Kois
From: Willa Calame Roberts <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 6:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Willa Calame Roberts
Eco park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 340 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 236
Mitchell Kois
From: G William Birrell <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:24 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
George William Birrell
Noma
Probably dictated on my iPad. Please excuse any Siri-isms.

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Packet Pg. 341 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 237
Mitchell Kois
From: PETER TIGLER <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Peter Tigler
Pico Neighborhood
Hey it’s Peter Tigler sending u this!
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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 238
Mitchell Kois
From: Debra Welan <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:19 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Debra Welan
Pico and 12th
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 343 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 239
Mitchell Kois
From: Botijo G <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Rafael Gomez Blanco
Lakewood
Sent from an NDB
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Packet Pg. 344 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 240
Mitchell Kois
From: Larry Beaufait <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:02 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Larry Beaufait
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Packet Pg. 345 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 241
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Nina Edwards
Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 346 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 242
Mitchell Kois
From: Angela Levis <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 4:38 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Angela Levis
Pico
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Packet Pg. 347 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 243
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 4:27 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Morgan plaster
Ocean park
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Packet Pg. 348 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) May 9, 2026
Santa Monica City Council
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Re: Opposition to Any Proposal to Extend Operations of Santa Monica Airport Beyond December 31, 2028
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:

I write to strongly oppose any proposal, discussion, negotiation, or effort—whether direct or indirect—to keep Santa Monica Airport open beyond its legally established closure date of December 31, 2028.

For decades, the City of Santa Monica and its residents have endured the significant impacts associated with airport operations, including aircraft noise, air pollution, traffic, environmental concerns, and ongoing public safety risks to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The airport is now entirely encircled by homes, schools, parks, and businesses in a manner never contemplated when the facility was originally established generations ago.

Most importantly, the City already fought—and won—the legal and political battle regarding the airport’s future. In 2017, the City and the Federal Aviation Administration entered into a binding Consent Decree that expressly grants the City the right to permanently close the airport after December 31, 2028. The City Council subsequently adopted formal resolutions directing staff to take all actions necessary to ensure the permanent closure of the airport and cessation of all aeronautical uses effective midnight December 31, 2028.

That agreement was not reached casually. It followed decades of contentious litigation, disputes with the FAA, and repeated legal challenges brought by aviation interests attempting to force continued airport operations against the wishes of the community. Courts repeatedly upheld the legality of the agreement and the City’s right to close the airport.

The City has also repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to closure in recent years. City officials have publicly stated that no leases, permits, or interim aviation operations alter the closure deadline. Indeed, the City Attorney’s office has reportedly advised that no additional Council action is even required to authorize closure because the decision was effectively made in 2017.

Residents voted for this direction through Measure LC and through repeated elections of Councilmembers who expressly supported airport closure and conversion of the land to public use and open space. The public expectation surrounding the future Great Park and associated community uses has now existed for years and has shaped planning, environmental review, and public policy discussions throughout Santa Monica.

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Packet Pg. 349 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) Attempting to reopen or extend airport operations now would expose the City to enormous legal, financial, and political risk. It would undermine public trust, contradict prior Council commitments, potentially conflict with adopted resolutions and planning documents, and invite another generation of litigation from residents and community organizations who relied upon the City’s promises and legal representations.

Moreover, maintaining the airport beyond 2028 would continue the substantial impacts the City itself has repeatedly acknowledged, including:
• Aircraft noise and vibration affecting surrounding residential neighborhoods; • Air quality and lead contamination concerns;
• Safety risks associated with aviation operations in densely populated urban areas; • Traffic and congestion impacts;
• Incompatibility with the City’s climate, sustainability, and open-space goals.

The airport closure date should therefore remain absolute and non-negotiable.

I respectfully urge the Council to publicly reaffirm:

1. That Santa Monica Airport will permanently close on December 31, 2028;

2. That no extension, reopening effort, or operational continuation will be entertained;

3. That all interim leases and operating agreements remain expressly subordinate to the closure deadline; and

4. That the City continue planning for conversion of the site into open space and community-serving uses consistent with prior voter expectations and Council commitments.

The residents of Santa Monica have waited decades for resolution of this issue. The City should honor both the law and its longstanding promises to the community.

Respectfully submitted,
Mark Sandelson
328 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Packet Pg. 350 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: Jan Chesne <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I live fairly close to the airport. It maƩers 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 parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Janet Chesne
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 351 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 Mitchell Kois
From: Soledad Campos <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:03 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Maria Soledad Campos
North East Santa Monica
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 352 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 3 Mitchell Kois
From: Erich Gobel <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:43 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Erich gobel
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 4 Mitchell Kois
From: Rolf Gibbels <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:57 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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.

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,
Rolf Gibbels
Cheviot Hills
Rolf Gibbels
+1 310 709 1663
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Packet Pg. 354 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 5 Mitchell Kois
From: Linda Gaeta <[email protected]> on behalf of Linda Gaeta <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:56 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits
With the recent fires the SM airport was extremely important let’s not destroy it.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Linda Gaeta
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 355 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 6 Mitchell Kois
From: samantha brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:53 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Samantha Brown
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 356 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Mitchell Kois
From: Muslim Razi <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:51 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Muslim Razi
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Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Mitchell Kois
From: Franco Fischetti <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:46 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Franco Fischeƫ
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 Mitchell Kois
From: Elizabeth Feathers <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:45 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I grew up near the airport, and I am writing to strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open. As someone who grew up in Pacific Palisades and has witnessed the extreme loss of so much of our neighborhood’s history, I believe the Santa Monica Airport remains an important piece of local history dating back to 1919. It is not only a key part of aviation history, but also an important part of Santa Monica’s identity and heritage.

While I understand the value of expanding park space, I would urge the City to consider alternative options. Given the significant costs associated with environmental remediation, CEQA and EIR requirements, and overall construction and development expenses, I do not believe the current budget — even accounting for any projected surplus following airport closure — will realistically cover these costs.

As someone who has experienced profound change in my own community and who considers Santa Monica closely connected to it, I respectfully urge you to reconsider plans to close the airport.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth
Pacific Palisades
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Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Mitchell Kois
From: Evangelina Rodriguez <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:43 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
IDear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Evangelina Rodriguez
Enviado desde mi iPhone
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Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 Mitchell Kois
From: NICOLAS ULLMANN <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:43 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
Nicolas Ullmann
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Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 Mitchell Kois
From: Rick House <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:42 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Richard House
Berkeley St.

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Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 Mitchell Kois
From: Paul Cooney <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:35 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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.

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,
Paul Cooney
Formerly, ocean park
/ mobile
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Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 Mitchell Kois
From: Clemente Ortiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:32 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

AddiƟonally, training and earning my private pilots license at the airport was a joy and an honor because it made me proud to be a Santa Monican. My hometown is now not only a place to savor with everyone else, but my gateway to the sky. So many others can be influenced to follow the same path as me and there are environmentally friendly ways we can peruse while sƟll keeping a vital gateway open.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Clemente OrƟz (19 years old)
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 Mitchell Kois
From: MELISSA FEINBERG <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:07 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Melissa Feinberg
Ocean Park, Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
Melissa Feinberg

PROPERTY MASTER
[email protected]
(818) 612-1654
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Packet Pg. 366 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 Mitchell Kois
From: Holly Silvers <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Attachments: PastedGraphic-1.tiff
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and business owner in Sunset Park 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. I am a parent of two Grant Elementary children.

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,
Holly Silvers
Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, MPT
Director of Research
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Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Major League Soccer M-MARC Research Chair
2716 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 1065
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel 310 591 8016 / Fax 888 853 0707
Email: [email protected]
www.velocitysportspt.com

This e-mail message, and any documents attached to it, are confidential and may contain information that is protected from disclosure by various federal and state laws, including the HIPAA privacy rule (45 C.F.R., Part 164). This information is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this message without the sender's written permission is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

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Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:54 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Harvey J Gates
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Mitchell Kois
From: Phil Ammo <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:46 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

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

As a doctor UCLA heart transplant services need organ donor flights into the nearest airport ! Please keep it open .

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Philip Amoils
Montana ave
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Packet Pg. 370 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 21 Mitchell Kois
From: Mickel Fakhory <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:42 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Wanas Fakhory
Olympic
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Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 Mitchell Kois
From: Margo Epstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:35 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Mitchell Kois
From: Gordon Polon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:35 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Gordon Polon
Montana
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Packet Pg. 373 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 Mitchell Kois
From: Tara Hirshberg <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:31 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Tara Hirshberg
Montana
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Packet Pg. 375 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Mitchell Kois
From: Susan Hanley <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:29 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Susan Hanley
North of Montana fire evacuee
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 376 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 Mitchell Kois
From: Marcia Stein <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Marcia Stein
Neilson Way/Ocean Park Blvd
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 377 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 Mitchell Kois
From: Wesley Negus <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a 33 year 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.

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,
Wesley Negus
Wilmont
[email protected]
(310) 266-4248
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Packet Pg. 378 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 29 Mitchell Kois
From: Kristen Parks Negus <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Kristen Parks Negus
North of Wilshire/Montana
Kristen Parks Negus
(310) 562-5647
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Packet Pg. 379 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 30 [email protected]
CAL BRE # 01501796
Douglas Elliman
11990 San Vicente Blvd #100
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Packet Pg. 380 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 31 Mitchell Kois
From: linda sanchez <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Linda Sanchez
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 381 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 32 Mitchell Kois
From: Jason Bieber <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:24 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Jason Bieber
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 382 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 33 -JFAB
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Packet Pg. 383 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 34 Mitchell Kois
From: Sam Rosenthal <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Sam Rosenthal
CenƟnela Ave
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 384 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 35 Mitchell Kois
From: Chris Metz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Chris Metz
Ocean Park
Sent from Chris
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Packet Pg. 385 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 36 Mitchell Kois
From: Abbi Case <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Abbi Case
Mid city
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 386 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 37 Mitchell Kois
From: Jeanne Bernstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,

JEANNE BERNSTEIN
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 387 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 38 Mitchell Kois
From: Katie Hesseltine <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Katherine Hesseltine
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Packet Pg. 388 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 39 Katie Hesseltine
There are no ordinary cats!
Collette
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Packet Pg. 389 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 40 Mitchell Kois
From: Ray Zee <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:03 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Raymond Zilionis
1038 14th St
Santa Monica, 90403
Ray Zee
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Packet Pg. 390 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 41 Mitchell Kois
From: Gr8lady <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:00 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
JACKIE Ryan
I live on 7th street and Wilshire Blvd. In SANTA Monica..90403 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 391 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 42 Mitchell Kois
From: Bryan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 6:02 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Keep Santa Monica Airport open
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

P.S. Every single one of the over 50 homeowners in our building agree with this sentiment...

Sincerely,
Bryan Rosencrantz
Ocean Park homeowner under SMO departure flight path runway 21 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 392 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 43 Mitchell Kois
From: KIM FLEARY <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:58 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Cc: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

At this criƟcal point in the city’s history, it would be irresponsible to lose ANY source of revenue.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Kim Fleary Albarino
Near Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 393 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 44 Mitchell Kois
From: Diane Hadley <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:53 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Diane Hadley
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 394 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 45 Mitchell Kois
From: Julien <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:51 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Julien Cheng
Downtown SM
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Packet Pg. 395 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 46 Mitchell Kois
From: Alex Foxman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:48 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Alex Foxman MD
5th and Idaho
Alex Foxman, M.D., F.A.C.P.

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Packet Pg. 396 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 47 Mitchell Kois
From: Jasmine Hamilton <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:46 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Jasmine Hamilton
Virginia Park
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Packet Pg. 397 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 48 Mitchell Kois
From: Jennifer Peters <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:42 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Peters Jennifer
Ivy League streets
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Packet Pg. 398 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 49 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This transmission may contain informaƟon which is privileged, confidenƟal, and protected by the aƩorney-client or aƩorney work product privileges. If you are not the addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, distribuƟon, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited.

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Packet Pg. 399 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 50 Mitchell Kois
From: Jason Spradlin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:41 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jason Spradlin
Downtown Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 400 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 51 Mitchell Kois
From: karen mahmoudi <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:39 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Packet Pg. 401 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 52 Mitchell Kois
From: Jeremy McCassy <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:38 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jeremy McCassy
Arizona/wilshire
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Packet Pg. 402 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 53 Mitchell Kois
From: Kaytie Kellaway <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:36 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: My POV- please don’t get rid of SM airport
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Hi councilmembers,
Thank you for reading this email.

In my own words- I truly hope you will vote to keep the Santa Monica airport open. A historic place that benefits our community.

A new park in Santa Monica will be a waste of space and money as it will just become a place for homeless people to gather at, do drugs and other harmful activity to our community.

We have enough parks in SM and have proof that most are counterproductive, if you look at how many homeless and drug addicts occupy them currently. The only nice park, is the beautiful Palisades Park, on the North of Wilshire side. You may not want to admit this, but it's no coincidence that it's nicest in the wealthiest part of town. The playground at Douglas Park is nice but us women are constantly having to scan the rest of Douglas Park surrounding us to make sure no creeps are approaching our children.

The homeless congregate in open park space or in bad low income areas. They will flock to a park inland, like the airport lot. It will not increase value in that part of SM, it will just create a place that enables and attracts more homelessness, danger and drug use.

The SM airport currently serves private planes, business jets, and aviation training. Let's be honest, those are quality, high tax paying, and / or highly motivated individuals that we want coming into our community to improve its quality. If we knock down the airport, those people will go elsewhere. The airport also holds art studios and hosts many cool events. I hope you don’t want all of those to shut down. This space benefits our community and the arts.

Overall, the pros you are assuming do not outweigh the cons. Let's focus on improving our current parks instead of building new ones. We don’t need more parks if we enforce the law and clean up our current ones so we can use those. Please preserve our history and culture at the SM airport instead.

Thank you so much for reading and considering my thoughts.

All the best,
Kaytie Kellaway
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Packet Pg. 403 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 54 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,
Katherine Kellaway
Wilshire-Montana.

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Packet Pg. 404 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 55 Mitchell Kois
From: Julie Cantor <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:35 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: Re: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Nevermind. I received information that the airport issue was open, which I now understand to be incorrect. I rescind me letter below. Please do not include it in the record.

Best regards.

Julie D. Cantor MD | JD
Attorney
J. Cantor Law
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On May 9, 2026, at 4:18 PM, Julie Cantor <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Councilmembers:

I am a longtime Santa Monica resident.

I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I recently took a JSX flight from the Santa Monica Airport, and it was an outstanding experience. To be able to fly out from my own city was convenient and comforting.

I love the airport. In fact, when my child was pre-10, we would go to the airport on a regular basis to watch the planes and go to the museums.

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Packet Pg. 405 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 56 Why not build around the airport? Restaurants, museums, bars, outdoor space — not mutually exclusive with the airport itself and enhanced by it.

Let's pursue solutions that preserve this unique, historic, and important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Julie Cantor
NOMA District
Julie D. Cantor MD | JD
Attorney
J. Cantor Law
The information contained in this communication is confidential and should be considered to be attorney work product and/or attorney-client privileged. This communication is the property of J. Cantor Law and is intended only for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender, delete the message, and note that any distribution or copying of this message is prohibited. Any discussion of tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under federal tax laws.

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Packet Pg. 406 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 57 Mitchell Kois
From: Scott Knight <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:31 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
ScoƩ Knight
Sunset Park
Thanks,
ScoƩ
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Packet Pg. 407 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 58 Mitchell Kois
From: Lendi Slover (personal) <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Lendi Slover
Ishihara (Olympic and 26th)
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Packet Pg. 408 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 59 Mitchell Kois
From: KT schneider <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Keep the Great Park moving forward, with no compromise Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my strong support for moving forward with the Great Park as planned, including the complete closure and conversion of the Santa Monica Airport into public parkland.

There should be no compromise on this vision. The airport serves a very small number of people, many of whom are not Santa Monica residents, while the negative impacts—noise, pollution, safety risks, and the loss of valuable land—are borne by the broader community.

The Great Park, by contrast, will benefit everyone: families, seniors, students, local workers, and future generations. It is a once-in-a-century opportunity to reclaim land for public use, environmental restoration, recreation, and community wellbeing.

I urge the City to stay the course, honor the will of voters, and proceed with the full transformation of the airport site into the Great Park without dilution or delay.

Thank you for your leadership on this historic project.

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Packet Pg. 409 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 60 Mitchell Kois
From: Laurie Sutton <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Laurie SuƩon
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 410 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 61 Mitchell Kois
From: Zino Shapiro <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Zino Shapiro
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 411 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 62 Mitchell Kois
From: Evangelina Casillas <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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, Evangelina Casillas Ocean Park Item 1
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Packet Pg. 412 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 63 Mitchell Kois
From: Evangelina Casillas <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Packet Pg. 413 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 64 Mitchell Kois
From: Jonathan Kaunitz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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If 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.

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,

JONATHAN D KAUNITZ
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 414 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 65 Mitchell Kois
From: Evangelina Casillas <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:20 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Packet Pg. 415 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 66 Mitchell Kois
From: ALANA BRAZIS <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:19 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Alana Brazis
1511 Franklin, SM resident
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Packet Pg. 416 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 67 Mitchell Kois
From: Steven Porter <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:19 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Steven Porter
College streets
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Packet Pg. 417 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 68 Mitchell Kois
From: Jane Modoono <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:17 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Jane Modoono
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 418 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 69 Mitchell Kois
From: Deborah Bellini <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:17 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Deborah Bellini
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Packet Pg. 419 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 70 Mitchell Kois
From: Jennifer Cook-Ortiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:16 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jen Cook-OrƟz
2417 18th St
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 420 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 71 Mitchell Kois
From: Horecee St. Cyr <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Horecee St.Cyr
Ocean park
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Packet Pg. 422 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 73 Mitchell Kois
From: Sascha Christian <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Sascha ChrisƟan
Wilshire - 7th
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Packet Pg. 423 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 74 Mitchell Kois
From: Mary Jo Stirling <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:12 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Mary Jo SƟrling
Montana
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Packet Pg. 424 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 75 Mitchell Kois
From: M A Greenstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:11 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
M A Greenstein
Pacific Park - ocean ave
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Packet Pg. 425 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 76 Mitchell Kois
From: Linas Baskauskas <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:11 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support closing the Santa Monica Airport , expand the park space for our community.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Linas Baskauskas
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 426 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 77 Mitchell Kois
From: Chase Cabanillas <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Chase Cabanillas
Wilshire Montana
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Packet Pg. 427 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 78 Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
David de Beauchamp
Montana and wilshire
David L de Beauchamp
310-824-3207
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Packet Pg. 428 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 79 Mitchell Kois
From: Gwen Rogers <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:06 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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 parkonly 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.

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,
Gwendolyn Rogers
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 429 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 80 Mitchell Kois
From: Carol Sevilla <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Carol Sevilla
Wilmont
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Packet Pg. 430 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 81 Mitchell Kois
From: freethewestside <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Andrew Stenberg
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 431 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 82 Mitchell Kois
From: nicole mccullough <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
Nicole Brandow
Santa Monica resident but lived in mar vista as kid- sm airport was where I learned to drive, would visit kitty hawk and the museum all the time w my gma.. save sma Item 1
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Packet Pg. 432 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 83 Mitchell Kois
From: perry wong <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Perry Wong
Wilshire/Montana
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 433 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 84 Mitchell Kois
From: Currie Keller <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:06 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Currie Keller
Santa monica
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Packet Pg. 434 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 85 Mitchell Kois
From: Kai Harting <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:06 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Kai Harting
Downtown Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 435 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 86 Mitchell Kois
From: Jenny Monbouquette <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Jenny MonbouqueƩe
Jenny MonbouqueƩe
(310)266-3665
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Packet Pg. 436 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 87 Mitchell Kois
From: tracy schwartz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Tracy Schwartz
Collegiate Streets
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 437 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 88 Mitchell Kois
From: Annette Hobday <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:03 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
AnneƩe Hobday
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 438 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 89 Mitchell Kois
From: Widget Moore <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:01 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am fourth generaƟon Santa Monica/Venice beach. Please do not close the airport. I feel safer with it and it is educaƟonal for my children. This is a piece of history and it is shameful to erase it. 곒곓곔곕곒곓곔곕곒곓곔곕
Widget
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Widget Moseley
Marvista
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Packet Pg. 439 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 90 Mitchell Kois
From: Jake Peder <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:58 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - [Statement from of the Rev. Jacob D. Pederson of West Hollywood] Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am your West Hollywood neighbor and an aviation enthusiast. Like many on the West Side, I depend on the Santa Monica Airport to support my passion for aviation. The Airport is the sole reason I visit (and spend money at the local business in) Santa Monica. Well that and jury duty occasionally. When a city the size of Santa Monica loses an airport it will never gain it back. It just doesn’t happen. By closing the airport you will permanently deprive both the city of Santa Monica as well as the entirety of the West Side of Los Angeles. So I am in full support with the statement below. “I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

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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Packet Pg. 440 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 91 Sincerely,
Rev. Jacob D. Pederson
West Hollywood.

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Packet Pg. 441 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 92 Mitchell Kois
From: Rick <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:56 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Rick Wenninger
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 442 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 93 Mitchell Kois
From: Grace Yang <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:50 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
Grace Yang
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Packet Pg. 443 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 94 Mitchell Kois
From: Linda <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:47 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Linda Elson
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Packet Pg. 444 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 95 Mitchell Kois
From: Robert Morra <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:39 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Robert Morra
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 445 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 96 Mitchell Kois
From: David Soroko <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:36 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
David Soroko
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 446 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 97 Mitchell Kois
From: James Reese <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:36 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
James Reese
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 447 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 98 Mitchell Kois
From: Tawny Zavad <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:26 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Tawny Zavad
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Packet Pg. 448 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 99 Mitchell Kois
From: Lynda Boyer <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:25 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
lynda boyer
ocean park
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Packet Pg. 449 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 100
Mitchell Kois
From: kailash gounder <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:24 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
kailash gounder
South Pasadena
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Packet Pg. 450 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 101
Mitchell Kois
From: Juli Juteau <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:24 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Juli Juteau
Pico Neighborhood
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Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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, DARI J. SILVERMAN Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Rishi Dixit <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:19 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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,
Rishi Dixit
Marine Park
Disclaimer
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Mitchell Kois
From: Julie Cantor <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers:

I am a longtime Santa Monica resident.

I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I recently took a JSX flight from the Santa Monica Airport, and it was an outstanding experience. To be able to fly out from my own city was convenient and comforting.

I love the airport. In fact, when my child was pre-10, we would go to the airport on a regular basis to watch the planes and go to the museums.

Why not build around the airport? Restaurants, museums, bars, outdoor space — not mutually exclusive with the airport itself and enhanced by it.

Let's pursue solutions that preserve this unique, historic, and important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.

Thank you for your service to our community.

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Any discussion of tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under federal tax laws.

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Mitchell Kois
From: Marilyn Shirk <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:17 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident for over 30 years. I am wriƟng 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 maƩers 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. In addiƟon, the airport serves as a crucial staging area and hub for large scale emergency responses. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Marilyn Shirk
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Raymond Kinjo <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:17 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Raymond Kinjo
I’m an aviaƟon enthusiast and student pilot. SMO has one of the gorgeous views from the sky. Right aŌer LA special flight rules. It’s been transformaƟonal for me. Great controllers, tons of small businesses. Do not close SMO! Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jason Laird <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:17 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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.

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,
Jason Laird
211 Paseo De Granada, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Mitchell Kois
From: anne Pearson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:12 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Anne Pearson
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: susan isaacs <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Susan Isaacs
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Steven Sole <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:06 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Steven Sole
Wilmont
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Steve Sole
[email protected]
718.490.3261
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Mitchell Kois
From: Brian Taylor <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Brian Taylor
Ocean park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Stuart Graber <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:00 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Stuart Graber
Ocean Park
Sent from Gmail Mobile
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Mitchell Kois
From: christine walter <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:59 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
chrisƟne Walter
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Kenneth Ogawa <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:55 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Kenneth Ogawa
Pico & Lincoln
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Josh Hak <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:54 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

Please listen to people who are familiar with the Santa Monica community and remember when the city was a small town. Removing the airport removes a massive piece of history of the town and brings in more of what has forced so many businesses and people to leave.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Josh Hak
Santa Monica naƟve and Airline pilot inspired by watching the planes at KSMO Item 1
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Mitchell Kois
From: Rachel Braude <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:52 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

The city has too many vacant lots and businesses as it is, we should not be closing any businesses! I know some neighbors close to the airport don’t like the sound from the planes, but I walk around there a lot and the sound really isn’t that bad. I find low flying helicopters, which oŌen can’t be avoided, much louder. Also they moved there knowing there was an airport and now they want to close it for everyone, seems a bit selfish. I’ve never flown out of that airport and probably never will because I really don’t like small planes. But I don’t see why we’re closing something that people use. Also we have a good amount of parks and the beach so it’s not like we don’t have access to that stuff already. Plus parks aƩract homeless people, any Ɵme a business closes it gets over taken by homeless people (see Rose Cafe as the latest example right over the border on Venice, and any business that closes on Lincoln). Businesses keep our community safe and clean!
A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme 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.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Rachel Braude
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jamie McGregor <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:51 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
James Allan mcgr
San vicente
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jenn & Josh <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:49 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Joshua Thompson
sunset park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Celia Magdaleno <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:49 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Please keep the airport and the parks. We need them.

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.

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,
Celia Magdaleno
90401
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Mitchell Kois
From: MARSHALL LIPPS <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:47 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Marshall Lipps
Pico neighborhood
Marshall Lipps
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Mitchell Kois
From: bea ammidown <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:46 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
bea ammidown
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Farrell Ingle <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:46 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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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. The airport has become a popular destination for young families in Santa Monica and all across the west side. Kids swarm to watch the airplanes take off and land, followed by playing at the park and lunch at the Cloverfield. Every week we go it’s packed. It is a huge and unique benefit/activity for families in the community.

Closing the airport is 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 that Santa Monica cannot afford. And, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. 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 and I know first hand families rely on the space as a valuable, extraordinary activity.

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,
Farrell Ingle
Midcity - 26th/Wilshire
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Mitchell Kois
From: Charles Edward Walker Jr. <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:43 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Charles Walker
Pico
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Mitchell Kois
From: Liane Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:41 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Bradley M Hall
North of kontana
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Reena Coffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:40 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Reena Wendy Coffman
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 477 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 128
Mitchell Kois
From: Mondy Ahy <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:40 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Mondy Ahy
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 478 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 129
Mitchell Kois
From: Allegra <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:40 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits. My 13-year old son is an avid aviaƟon fan and budding pilot - we go to the airport weekly and he has begun taking flight lessons there. We love the SM Airport.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Allegra Burton
Between Wilshire and Montana
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Packet Pg. 479 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 130
Mitchell Kois
From: Montgomery Coleman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:38 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Montgomery Coleman
Ocean Park
monty
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Packet Pg. 480 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 131
Mitchell Kois
From: Lisa F Frantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
Lisa F Frantz
Lisa F. Frantz
310.880.5575
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 481 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 132
Mitchell Kois
From: elayne kushner <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:35 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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. I don’t think the council has spent enough time on discussing this with the city residents and looking at all options before rushing into such an important and irreversible decision as closing the airport at this time.

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,
elayne kushner
mid-city
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 482 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 133
Mitchell Kois
From: Nathan Oventhal <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:33 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Ex Dear Councilmember,
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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.

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,
Nathan Oventhal
Near UCLA hospitals
Thanks,
Nathan Oventhal
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Packet Pg. 483 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 134
Mitchell Kois
From: Dennis Moloney <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:28 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Dennis Moloney
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 484 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 135
Mitchell Kois
From: Josh Langdon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Josh Langdon
Ocean park resident
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Packet Pg. 485 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 136
Mitchell Kois
From: Lavonne Duhalde <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:20 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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Packet Pg. 486 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 137
Mitchell Kois
From: Walt Walston <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:20 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open BUT for emergency aircraŌ only! No large passenger planes or small jets! I support some addiƟonal park space but want to see some affordable housing there too! (We need housing that our service workers can afford to live where they work and serve us!)
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Elmer Walston
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 487 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 138
Mitchell Kois
From: Nick Hedges <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:15 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

The Santa Monica Airport is a valuable resource, and decisions about closing it seem driven by a small but loud minority of residents mostly interested in boosƟng their real estate values.

The airport is a criƟcal aspect of our safety infrastructure. In the event of a major earthquake or similar disaster it will be a travesty not to have access to our own airport. Furthermore as aviaƟon technology rapidly advances over the next 5-10 years, ciƟes with airports will have a huge economic and civic advantage as air travel becomes more like taking an Uber through small, autonomous and silent drones. This is also the way that the majority of packages will be delivered in the next several years, allowing Santa Monica to create a huge number of jobs for the local economy around delivery logisƟcs.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Nick Hedges
North of Montana Resident
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Packet Pg. 488 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 139
Mitchell Kois
From: Anamaria Roman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:14 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Anamaria Roman
Ocean Park/Samohi
Anamaria
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Packet Pg. 489 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 140
Mitchell Kois
From: Crystal Reed <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Crystal Reed
2817 11th Street
Family has owned this house since it was built in 1944
Samohi class of '89
Native and lifelong resident
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Packet Pg. 490 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 141
Mitchell Kois
From: David Finch <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Close the Airport. Keep moving as fast as possible toward turning it into a park!! Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
I am a Santa Monica resident and strongly support the plans to CLOSE the airport and follow through with the current plans to turn it into a park.

Thanks! Dave Finch
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Packet Pg. 491 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 142
Mitchell Kois
From: Elizabeth Bakewell <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:10 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Lisa
Near SMC
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Packet Pg. 492 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 143
Mitchell Kois
From: Stan Tovsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Stan Tovsky
Northeast
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 493 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 144
Mitchell Kois
From: Lisa F Frantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:09 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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.

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,
Lisa F Frantz
Lisa F. Frantz
310.880.5575
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 494 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 145
Mitchell Kois
From: Lisa F Frantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:06 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Lisa F Frantz
Lisa F. Frantz
310.880.5575
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 495 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 146
Mitchell Kois
From: Tim Noonan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Erik A. Noonan
Palisades Beach Road
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Packet Pg. 496 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 147
Mitchell Kois
From: Tim Noonan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Erik A. Noonan
Palisades Beach Road
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Packet Pg. 497 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 148
Mitchell Kois
From: Thomas Wilkins <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:08 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Thomas P Wilkins
Center City
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 498 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: Clerk Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:21 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport
Attachments: Letter to SMCC re Airport 050926.docx
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Mitchell Kois
Staff Assistant III | City Clerk’s Office
(310) 458-8211 x5518
From: Mark Sandelson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:56 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Cc: Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
Mark Sandelson
328 21st Street
Santa Monica CA 90402-2418
310-621-9253
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Packet Pg. 499 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 Mitchell Kois
From: Danielle Booth <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:18 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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,
Danielle Booth
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 501 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 4 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Kepler Ackerman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:22 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 502 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 5 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Kepler Ackerman
Fairfax
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Packet Pg. 503 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 6 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: James Wright (ASDFZXCV) <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:25 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 504 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
James Wright
Westside
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Packet Pg. 505 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Alex Kroll <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 9:55 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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Packet Pg. 506 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community. The vast airport property can accommodate future development to incorporate both a park and airfield: massive parking lots sit mostly empty and unused warehouses can be repurposed.

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. Let's make the most of what we have rather than permanently taking away a limited, valuable resource.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Alex Kroll
Mar vista
Alex Kroll
President, Test Pilot
AeroTSC, LLC
661-429-0458
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Packet Pg. 507 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: mulheran <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 5:04 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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Packet Pg. 508 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 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,
Daniel Mulheran
Sunset
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Packet Pg. 509 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Perugini <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 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

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 510 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Perugu
Santa Monica mid-city
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 511 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Maurine Hacker <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:33 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.

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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Packet Pg. 512 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 Sincerely,
Maurine Hacker
Santa Monica
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Packet Pg. 513 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 16 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Miu miu Nme <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:42 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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Packet Pg. 514 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 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,
Tammy Cottey
Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 515 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Nicholson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 10:37 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

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
The Santa Monica airport is a vital resource for disaster relief. Keep it open. Keep it modern. It is a jewel that should be valued. Neighborhood parks generate no revenue but we fight to protect them. Airport generate income and deserve jealous protecƟon as well. As public servants, the Council has a responsibility to preserve civic resources.

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

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

Thank you for your service to our Southern California community.

Sincerely,
Mark Nicholson
San Diego
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 516 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: David Derognat <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:27 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 517 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
David Derognat
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 518 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 21 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:06 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Jake Sager <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:34 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 Councilmembers,
I beg and plead that you reconsider the closing of one of Santa Monica’s most valuable assets — the Santa Monica Airport.

I am in strong agreement that we need additional community space and community benefits, but I believe these things can go hand in hand with keeping our historic airport open.

Santa Monica Airport is home to those of us who grew up in the aviation community. Some of us took our first flights here, did our first solo here, and received our license here. The community is vibrant and passionate, and most of all, it’s filled with love and kindness. We all look out for each other, and we all care so much about this community.

I’ve seen the energy at our airport event days. It’s a place to get everyone excited about the idea of flight, and to make flight dreams come true.

The airport is an invaluable resource, weather it be to further flight training, or to provide a base for firefighting, medevac ops, and other essential services. Every other airport in the vicinity is experiencing Item 1
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Packet Pg. 519 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 crowding issues, and closing SMO will only exacerbate the problem. It might even lead to worse flight patterns overhead, as it’s all too likely that it will become a flight training area due to the high LAX airspace shelf surrounding the airport and flat terrain.

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,
Jake Sager
Playa Vista
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Packet Pg. 520 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Rachel Choi <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:26 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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Packet Pg. 521 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 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,
Rachel Choi
Sunset park
Rachel Choi
cell# 714-318-2370
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Packet Pg. 522 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 25 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth Chen <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:03 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: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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Packet Pg. 523 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Kenneth Chen
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Packet Pg. 524 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:09 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

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

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

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Packet Pg. 525 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Rao Meka
Rao Meka
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Packet Pg. 526 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 29 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Aram Kadish <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:13 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 527 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 30 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Aram Kadish
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 528 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 31 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Ruben Huizar <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:47 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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Packet Pg. 529 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 32 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,
Ruben Huizar
Ocean Park resident
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Packet Pg. 530 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 33 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Vincent DeVille <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:55 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 531 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 34 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Vincent DeVille
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 532 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 35 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Katrina Carlson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:57 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

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

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

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Packet Pg. 533 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 36 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Katrina Carlson
16th street
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Packet Pg. 534 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 37 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: What other Santa Monica public infrastructure inspires and fulfills dreams? Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Matthew Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:55 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: What other Santa Monica public infrastructure inspires and fulfills dreams?

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers - I’m sure (hope) you’re being flooded with the templated copy below the line, but wanted to share my own personal sentiment.

I lived near Santa Monica airport for years, trained at a local flight school, spent evenings studying at the on-site restaurant/pub when it was open, got my private pilot’s license. I spent afternoons during covid watching planes land from the outdoor viewing platform, shared the joys of general aviation with friends, and marveled that Santa Monica airport existed in our backyard - in the midst of the largest metropolis in the US.

I fulfilled at lifelong dream at Santa Monica Airport. How many other piece of public infrastructure do people say that about?
Spend a few hours at the viewing platform yourself. You’ll see kids, parents, couples, grandparents, pilots, and enthusiasts pointing and watching the skies. Inspired by the miracle of human flight.

I hope you’ll reconsider transforming Santa Monica airport into place where aviation dreams and community space are mutually fulfilling. Santa Monica airport is a critical piece of regional infrastructure - choosing the whims of a small number of wealthy local property owners (who chose to live near an Item 1
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Packet Pg. 535 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 38 airport!) over the interests of the broader community is a pretty undemocratic way to destroy community, trust, and the unique character of Santa Monica. What instead - another pickleball court with a Starbucks down the street?
You have a chance to lead - to be innovative, progressive (the actual definition of “progress”), preserve jobs, and balance community needs. Please rethink your decision.

Matt Johnson
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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.

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,
Matthew Johnson
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Packet Pg. 536 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 39 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Rosenthal <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:59 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 537 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 40 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Lynn Rosenthal
Brentwood
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Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 41 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Ellie Grenfell <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:18 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 539 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 42 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Ellie Grenfell
Brentwood
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Packet Pg. 540 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 43 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Robert Krasny <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:41 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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Packet Pg. 541 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 44 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,
Robert Krasny
Santa Monica Canyon
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Packet Pg. 542 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 45 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Benjamin Donel <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:43 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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Packet Pg. 543 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 46 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,
Benjamin Donel
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 544 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 47 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Lansbury <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:57 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

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

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Packet Pg. 545 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 48 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Robert Lansbury
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 546 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 49 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Lausanne Miller <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:02 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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Packet Pg. 547 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 50 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,
Lausanne Miller
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 548 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 51 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Anderson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:20 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 resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

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

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Packet Pg. 549 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 52 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Ryan Anderson
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 550 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 53 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Shannon Tovey <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:06 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

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

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Packet Pg. 551 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 54 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Shannon Tovey
Ocean park
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Packet Pg. 552 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 55 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Paige Ogden <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:46 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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Packet Pg. 553 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 56 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,
Paige ogden
Venice

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Packet Pg. 554 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 57 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: olivia nahass <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 3:20 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

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

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

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Packet Pg. 555 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 58 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Olivia Nahass
Pico neighborhood
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Packet Pg. 556 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 59 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Save Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Benjamin Diedering <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:23 PM
Subject: Save Santa Monica Airport

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,
Benjamin Diedering
Mar Vista / Penmar
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Packet Pg. 557 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 60 --
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Packet Pg. 558 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 61 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Duncan Thomas <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 4:54 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

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I am a Santa Monica resident and LA County AviaƟon Commissioner. I live near the airport and strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

My life is directly shaped by this airport and the value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood.

A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for US!!! We are the ones who live with this decision. You move on .

The airport brings enormous $$$ directly and indirectly.

As a community we ALL have a voice. It should reflect that. Build on a huge resource. Do not rip it down because of a few.

We as the majority request you reflect our views. We voted you in to reflect the majority. A balanced approach brings in the minority so we all win.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

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Packet Pg. 559 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 62 Sincerely,
Dr Christopher Thomas
AviaƟon Commissioner
LA County
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Packet Pg. 560 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 63 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:55 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Boaz Minitzer <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:39 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

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Packet Pg. 561 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 64 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Boaz Minitzer
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Packet Pg. 562 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 65 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Alex Beltyukov <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:28 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.

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Packet Pg. 563 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 66 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,
Alex Beltyukov
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Packet Pg. 564 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 67 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Farhad Sigari <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:49 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

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

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Packet Pg. 565 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 68 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Farhad Sigari
Brentwood
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 566 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 69 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Andrew Macpherson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:56 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.

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Packet Pg. 567 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 70 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, Andrew Macpherson
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Packet Pg. 568 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 71 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:06 AM
To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
James Karhu
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Packet Pg. 569 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 72 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:10 AM
To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
James Karhu
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Packet Pg. 570 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 73 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport Video Testimonial
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Cesar Estrada <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Santa Monica Airport Conversion <[email protected]>; [email protected] Cc: Spirit of Santa Monica <[email protected]>; Lizzy Acosta <[email protected]>; Sandra Santiago <[email protected]>; Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: Santa Monica Airport Video Testimonial

EXTERNAL
Save Santa Monica Airport,
Santa Monica Airport (SMO) is at a critical juncture and in urgent need of renewed public attention and support. This municipal airport is facing significant challenges and deterioration, and without meaningful action, its future as a public aviation facility is at risk.

The importance of SMO extends well beyond the immediate surrounding community. While residents are naturally stakeholders, the airport also serves individuals and organizations found many miles outside the Santa Monica area. As such, its preservation should involve not only nearby community members but also the broader public who rely on and value this regional asset.

In response to these concerns, I respectfully propose collaborating with your organization to create a documentary that accurately presents the historical significance, public value, and current condition of Santa Monica Airport. This documentary would serve as an educational and advocacy tool, intended to inform a wider audience and foster constructive dialogue about the airport’s future.

Additionally, I wish to contribute this effort to a comprehensive proposal that moves beyond an either-or approach. Rather than viewing the airport and surrounding green space as mutually exclusive, it is possible—and beneficial—to pursue a vision that includes both a public park and a functioning municipal airport. Such a balanced approach would best serve the community while preserving an important public resource.

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Packet Pg. 571 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 74 Preserving Santa Monica Airport is not merely a local issue; it is a matter of safeguarding infrastructure, history, and access that belong to the public at large.

Respectfully,
Cesar Estrada
All American War Veterans
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Packet Pg. 572 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 75 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 3:53 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

I do love to visit annual Art show, Frieze with my friends and very proud of that beauƟful place existed in my city.

I believe not only the art show but also many fantasƟc events are being held made this city more welcoming and aƩracƟve and even environmentally friendly than any other good plans.

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Packet Pg. 573 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 76 I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes 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,
Sunny Min
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 574 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 77 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:53 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Bear <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 4:41 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

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

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Packet Pg. 575 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 78 We need the airport because it also provides access for emergency and disaster services and support. It has done so in the past and we all know that earthquakes, fires and other Ɵmes.

Yes, there is some noise, but that is minimal. I also hear automoƟve and motorcycle noise coming from CenƟnela/Bundy, Venice Blvd. and even the freeways. Should they be closed down? How are people supposed to get to the park or homes or businesses? Traffic is already heavy and unless you’re going to tear down homes it will only get worse. Oh, that’s right, everyone will walk or bike miles aŌer they take rapid transit.

How successful do you really think that will be? I know I can’t do it due to physical issues.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Michael and Debbie Bear
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 576 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 79 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Simran Dhalla <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:13 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.

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Packet Pg. 577 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 80 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,
Simran Dhalla
Sawtelle
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Packet Pg. 578 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 81 Mitchell Kois
From: Jay Ruby <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:46 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

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

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Jay Ruby
Sent from Jay's iPhone
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Packet Pg. 579 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 82 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
AdministraƟve Staff Assistant- City Council Office
-----Original Message-----
From: Megan Dietz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:01 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

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

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

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Packet Pg. 580 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 83 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Megan Dietz
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 581 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 84 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Opposition to Closing Santa Monica Airport – Prioritize Fixing Existing Parks Instead
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Karina Eaton <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:46 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: Agenda Item 1 - Opposition to Closing Santa Monica Airport – Prioritize Fixing Existing Parks Instead

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