Agenda packet, first session — Santa Monica City Council, May 12, 2026 (part 3 of 7)

EXTERNAL
Dear Members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly oppose the plan to close Santa Monica Airport and spend millions of dollars converting the site into a new public park. While I support the creation and maintenance of quality green space, I believe this proposal is misguided when we already have two parks located directly adjacent to the airport—parks that are among the cleanest, safest, and most homeless-free in our entire city.

Instead of investing millions in yet another park where adequate parkland already exists nearby, I urge you to redirect a much smaller amount of those funds toward cleaning, restoring, and properly managing our existing parks. For example, Tongva Park and Christine Emerson Reed Park—once beautiful community assets—are now in deplorable condition. These parks frequently smell of human waste in multiple areas, the bathrooms are unsanitary, and people are openly living and sleeping in the park spaces. As a result, families, children, and everyday residents can no longer safely enjoy them.

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Packet Pg. 582 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 85 practical approach would cost the city far less than building a brand-new park and would deliver immediate benefits to the community. At a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget deficits, spending millions on additional parkland while neglecting the parks we already own is simply not fiscally responsible.

I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open and ask the Council to prioritize the restoration and upkeep of our current parks before embarking on expensive new projects. Our tax dollars will go much further—and serve residents far better—if we first make the parks we already have clean, safe, and enjoyable again.

Thank you for your time and for considering the views of residents who value both fiscal responsibility and the practical enjoyment of our existing public spaces. I would welcome any opportunity to discuss this further.

Sincerely,
Karina Eaton
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 583 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 86 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: Teresa Sakamoto <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident 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.

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Packet Pg. 584 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 87 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Teresa Sakamoto
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 585 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 88 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Natasha Jaichandra <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:46 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: 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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 586 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 89 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Natasha Jaichandra
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Packet Pg. 587 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 90 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Private Unknown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:51 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

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Packet Pg. 588 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 91 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,
Marisela Herrera
Ocean Avenue
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Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 92 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Monday, April 27, 2026 11:49 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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. 590 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 93 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Yailin Lima
Ocean Avenue
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 591 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 94 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Roger Director <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 11:59 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. 592 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 95 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Roger Director
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 96 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Christus Ahmanson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:06 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

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. 594 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 97 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,
Christus R Ahmanson
Koreatown
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Packet Pg. 595 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 98 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Dominic Waechter <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:12 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. 596 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 99 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dominic Waechter
Mar Vista, Los Angeles
All the best,
Dominic Wächter
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Packet Pg. 597 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 100
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:41 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: Dennis L. Duban <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:37 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,
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.

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Packet Pg. 598 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 101
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dennis. Duban
Beverly Hills but have an interest in property near the airport Dennis L. Duban
Certified Public Accountant
Licensed by the California Board of Accountancy
Chairman
DLD Accountancy, LLP
4250 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA. 90010-3508
P 323.937.2010
F 323.983.9443
[email protected]
www.dldcpas.com
The content of this message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately, if you have received this transmission in error.

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Packet Pg. 599 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 102
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:40 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: Grant Woods <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:58 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

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.

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Packet Pg. 600 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 103
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,
Grant Woods
Airport area
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Packet Pg. 601 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 104
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:40 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: Bradley Kottman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:59 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: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
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.

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Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 105
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,
Bradley Kottman
~10 Year Santa Monica Resident
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Packet Pg. 603 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 106
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:40 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: Chelsea Montgomery- Duban <chelseaausƟ[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:29 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Mar Vista 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. 604 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 107
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Chelsea Montgomery-Duban Waechter
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 605 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 108
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:39 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: Isabella <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:29 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. 606 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 109
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Isabella Drag
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 607 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 110
Mitchell Kois
From: Susan Clark <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 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: Everything falls on deaf ears
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I am truly devastated over what goes on in Santa Monica.

DEVASTATED. I’ve lived here for 43 years. I live in my beloved 1924 house. I love all my neighbors who have lived on my block for as long as I can remember. But we have no more peace. Just the roar of demoliƟon machines, endless construcƟon and encroaching overbuilt monstrosiƟes. Does it always have to be about the almighty dollar? All about council counsel pursuing ways to eliminate the Santa Monica debt created by past council members. Is there no pride in heritage, open spaces, and community? The Santa Monica council has turned its back on the Promenade and Santa Monica Place. There is no respect for historical homes, no acƟve Mills Act in place. You bow down to developers who will uƟlize ever square inch of land. I’m sick of looking at overbuilt properƟes, as Santa Monica is rapidly becoming Marina del Rey. Is there no building restricƟon or respect for aestheƟcs? The Planning department just keeps approving already outdated modern white clapboard farmhouses with black trim. Next Door is full of concerned residents begging for help.

Begging for the return of sensible setbacks. Begging for a place to go like The Grove. But it all falls on deaf ears. I won’t even talk about the homeless situaƟon, the ridiculous downtown street configuraƟons, the proposed Ocean Avenue high rises, the demise of Bergamont StaƟon. Santa Monica used to be special. No more. Is there no one on the Council even remotely interested in preserving what’s leŌ? On re-establishing building requirements and setbacks? What you do isn’t “progress” it’s greed. You council members should rent a bus and explore Carmel, Cambria, or Healdsburg to understand the meaning of “preservaƟon,” “community,” and “respect.” And doesn’t our mayor come from a background of historical relevance, heritage and community pride? Again, I’m sure you can hardly wait to delete my email, so go ahead and dismiss me as yet another disgruntled resident. Obviously I should just surrender and move away as others have done.

Sincerely,
Susan Clark
NOMA
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:36 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Gary Palmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 10:14 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

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

The loss of this airport is one which can never be replaced and the effects of closure are not yet fully understood. It would be foolish to believe that there would not be an increase in building and housing which stresses the Santa Monica infrastructure even worse than it is now. The Police, Fire, Waste management, electrical, water, and gas infrastructures would need a huge upgrade and that does not address any increase in traffic. We often hear of the "law of unintended consequences", these are but a Item 1
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few. For the aviation community Santa Monica loses a vital link while imposing a larger burden on neighboring airports.

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,
Gary Palmer
Neighbor of Santa Monica
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Mitchell Kois
From: Richard Plaster <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:36 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
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Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

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 Plaster
Ocean Park
Richard H. Plaster
Owner
Signature Homes
2501 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica Great Park Coalition <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:53 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; Ellis Raskin; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Cc: Oliver Chi; Heidi von Tongeln; Susan Cola; Susan Cline; Anuj Gupta; Peter James; Amber Richane; Christopher Dishlip; Amelia Feichtner; Tony Lopez; Heidi Creighton; Oscar Santiago; Jing Yeo; Ross Fehrman; Jenny Rogers; Aileen Reynolds; Natalie Verlinich; Matthew Hallock; Erica Cuyugan; Sunny Wang; Shannon Parry; Micah Akerson; Sofia Klatzker; Darrick Jacob
Subject: May 12, 2026 Council Meeting - Item 1. (General Public Comment) - Community Support for a Great Park Framework at the Santa Monica Airport Site Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL

Mayor Caroline Torosis and Members of the City Council
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401

Re: May 12, 2026 Council Meeting - Item 1. (General Public Comment) - Community Support for a Great Park Framework at the Santa Monica Airport Site

Dear Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers:

On behalf of the Santa Monica Great Park Coalition, we write to express our strong support for the continued planning and implementation of the Framework for the Great Park at the Santa Monica Airport site following the airport’s closure on December 31, 2028. As you know, the Great Park Coalition continues to grow stronger every day as the vision for this project becomes clearer, with 85 nonprofit organizations representing more than 35,000 residents united behind a common goal for our community. As we also know, aviation interests have recently commenced a well-financed social media campaign to distract and divert attention from our community’s efforts to close the airport and reclaim this public land for public use.

Over the past two years, the City has conducted one of the most extensive public planning and community engagement efforts in Santa Monica’s modern history. Throughout this process, Item 1
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residents from across the community have repeatedly and overwhelmingly voiced support for transforming this publicly owned land into a vibrant Great Park that serves the recreational, environmental, cultural, and open-space needs of current and future generations. While there have been many important developments over the past 18 months, we particularly wish to highlight the following recent milestones:

• Recent Commission and Board Support: Over the past several weeks, numerous City boards, commissions, and advisory bodies have voted in support of the Framework plan, including the Recreation and Parks Commission, Arts Commission, Sustainability Commission, Airport Commission, Urban Forest Task Force, Fields Sports Advisory Committee, and Community Gardens Advisory Committee.

• Community Survey Participation: More than 4,200 local residents participated in the survey accompanying the draft Framework, with an overwhelming majority supporting the City’s proposed Great Park plan.

The community’s vision has been clear and consistent. Residents have called for athletic fields for youth and adult sports, recreational amenities for families and seniors, arts and cultural spaces, community gathering areas, walking and biking paths, habitat restoration, climateresilient open space, and other public-serving uses that reflect Santa Monica’s longstanding values and urgent park needs.

This vision is also deeply rooted in the history of the property itself. Just last month, the Great Park Coalition celebrated the centennial of the 1926 bond measure that authorized acquisition of the land with a community picnic attended by more than 300 residents. Before the site was turned over to aviation uses during and after World War II, the property served as one of the City’s original recreational spaces, including a golf course, athletic facilities, and other community-serving amenities. The closure of the airport in 2028 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore this public land to broad public use and benefit.

As Santa Monica continues to grow and densify, the need for parks and recreational space has become increasingly urgent. The airport property represents the largest opportunity for new parkland in Los Angeles County in generations. The creation of a Great Park at this site will substantially improve quality of life for residents throughout Santa Monica and the surrounding region by providing long-needed recreational facilities, environmental benefits, cultural opportunities, and accessible public open space.

We respectfully urge the City Council to continue moving forward with confidence and clarity toward implementation of the community’s vision for a Great Park at the airport site upon closure of the airport at the end of 2028. The public process over the past two years has demonstrated overwhelming support for this direction, and the residents of Santa Monica deserve to see this long-awaited vision realized.

Thank you for your leadership and continued commitment to the future of our community.

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Respectfully submitted,

Santa Monica Great Park Coalition

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Santa Monica Great Park Coalition
Web: www.GreatParkCoalition.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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Mitchell Kois
From: Julie Hulbert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:54 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
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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,
Charles Hulbert
SM Bl and Harvard
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jody Gray <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:51 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
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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,
Jody Gray
Pico Neighborhood

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Mitchell Kois
From: Tracey Cummings <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:51 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

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,
Tracey Cummings
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Clerk Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Keep airport open - and more parks (we can have both!) Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Mitchell Kois
Staff Assistant III | City Clerk’s Office
(310) 458-8211 x5518
From: James Morris <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:32 PM
To: Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]> Subject: Keep airport open - and more parks (we can have both!)

EXTERNAL
Dear Members of the Santa Monica City Council,

I am writing as a long-term Santa Monica resident and homeowner to urge you to reconsider the closure of Santa Monica Airport. I completely understand the appeal of more green space, but I believe closing the airport is the wrong way to do that.

The airport serves a critical emergency function. It provides an essential landing option for medical evacuations, firefighting, and disaster response. In a region facing growing threats from wildfires and earthquakes, eliminating a local airfield is a risk not worth taking.

The noise and environmental concerns driving much of this debate are already being addressed. Since the closure of one runway, noise levels have improved dramatically and newer, quieter, cleaner aircraft will continue that trend. Closing the airport now, just as conditions are improving and transformative electric aviation technology is on the horizon, is shortsighted. Santa Monica has a real opportunity to be a leader in zero-emission urban air mobility. Closing the airport forecloses that future entirely.

The either/or framing of this debate is a false choice. There is sufficient land to develop significant park space while maintaining airport operations and airport revenue should fund that expansion, making it self-sustaining rather than a perpetual burden on residents.

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Which is my deeper concern: the City is not in a financial position to take on the debt a world-class park requires. What gets built will likely fall short of what's been promised and Santa Monica homeowners will be on the hook for the gap, for decades.

I love this city and want to see it thrive. I ask only that this decision be made with honest accounting and genuine respect for the long-term interests of the residents who will live with the consequences.

Respectfully,
James Morris
Resident of Sunset Park for 26 years
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Mitchell Kois
From: Clerk Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Please Support Continued Operations at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Mitchell Kois
Staff Assistant III | City Clerk’s Office
(310) 458-8211 x5518
From: Pablo Fernandez <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Please Support Continued Operations at Santa Monica Airport (SMO)

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
I'm writing as a pilot who regularly flies out of Santa Monica Airport. The airport is a key part of Santa Monica's history, and tens of thousands have a personal stake in SMO's future, and I'm urging you to support keeping the airport open.

A January 2026 independent poll found that 67% of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport open, either as-is or with modifications. Only 25% support full closure. SMO serves critical functions for our community: general aviation, charter services, medical transport, and emergency response for the Westside of Los Angeles. These are not luxuries — they're essential services that benefit public safety and economic vitality.

The community deserves the full benefit of SMO's services.

I'm happy to speak at a public meeting or submit further comment if helpful. Thank you for considering my perspective.

Sincerely,
Pablo Fernandez
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Mitchell Kois
From: Gala Goliani <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:05 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
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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,
Gala Goliani
Ocean Park
Gala Goliani
Filmmaker, PGA Member
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Mitchell Kois
From: Stan Kaplan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 7:35 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
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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,
Stanley Kaplan
Noma
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Mitchell Kois
From: Polly Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 7:23 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
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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,
Mary J Neely
Sunset Park
Mary Johnson Neely, LCSW
License #: 106852
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Mitchell Kois
From: Lorna Crosby <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:28 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
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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, Lorna Crosby Sunset Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Oscar Schlichting <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:03 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
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,
Oscar SchlichƟng
Westwood
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Mitchell Kois
From: Dean Cuadra <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:01 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
As a Santa Monica resident, I'm wriƟng in support of keeping the Santa Monica Airport open. I grew up just south of the airport, which existed as "Clover Field" long before any of us lived in Santa Monica.

I remain skepƟcal of Measure LC having supposedly been a "grass roots" campaign to close the airport. FAA rules limit height of construcƟon in proximity to the nearest airport runway. With no airport, and therefore no runway, that height restricƟon would vanish. I could be wrong, but I suspect that the campaign to close the airport was an effort by commercial real estate developers to remove barriers to construcƟng high-rise buildings near the coast.

I hope that the City will preserve the Santa Monica Airport, and will look into who or what was really being the promoƟon of closing the airport.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dean Cuadra
Midtown Santa Monica
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Mitchell Kois
From: Lorna Crosby <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:46 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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Mitchell Kois
From: Pat Dengler <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:05 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 Los Angeles resident who has lived near the airport for 55 years, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

My father was a private pilot, I was raised around hardworking, dedicated engineers. Our neighbor built his own plane and won several awards at OshKosh. Evenings in his garage watching them work together to build this plane. He had a hangar at SMO where I spent many hours with my father and his friends. This was undoubtedly what planted the seed of my interest in technology. I have been running a successful IT consulting business serving Southern California.

Time are different now but my fondest memories from childhood include walking up the rickety stairs above the office/gas station and sitting on a bench with my dad watching planes take off and land. I learned how to ride my bike on the side of the runway and fly model planes.

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.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Patricia Dengler
Mar Vista Hilltop
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Mitchell Kois
From: Ronald White <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:47 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support CLOSING the airport.

I had long been an advocate for keeping it, primarily as a staging area for helicopters when the inevitable earthquake hits Southern California. However, night aŌer night asinine pilots ignore the flight path and fly directly over our homes. They haven’t an ounce of respect for residents. So send the asinine pilots to Van Nuys. I’m FED UP.

Sincerely,
Ronald White
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 634 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 137
Mitchell Kois
From: Trevor Grayson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:38 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 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,
trevor grayson
Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 138
Mitchell Kois
From: Terra Gomez <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:53 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 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,
Terra Gomez
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 636 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 139
Mitchell Kois
From: joe duppel <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:46 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,
Joe Duppel
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 637 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 140
Mitchell Kois
From: Linda Lancaster <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:40 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,
Linda Lancaster
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 638 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 141
Mitchell Kois
From: carolynn strone <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:28 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

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,
Carolynn Strone
Promenade area
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Packet Pg. 639 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 142
Mitchell Kois
From: Lauren Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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

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.

Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as I regularly use and enjoy all that the airport space has to offer - the markets, restaurants, soccer fields, museums, ad-hoc events and so on. This is a core piece of what makes Santa Monica the city it is.

I 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.

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,
Lauren LevenƟni
North of Montana
Lauren Hall
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Mitchell Kois
From: David Pitcairn <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:47 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

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I very 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,
David Pitcairn
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Packet Pg. 641 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 144
Mitchell Kois
From: Linda Macewen <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:38 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

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,
Linda MacEwen
5th Street and Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 642 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 145
Mitchell Kois
From: Maya Mozaffari <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:30 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 Cc: Maya Mozaffari
Subject: Airport closing
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I am a 6th grade student, and I am writing because I 100% support keeping the airport open.

I have been going to the airport since I was 3 years old. I have many memories there, and was optimistic about further exploring in my dad's plane. I have learned bravery, community, and different skills at that airport. Whether it was learning to help control the different switches, or being brave as we flew into the sky, the airport has shaped my life. I see different parks all the time, and plenty of space for others to play. But what I don't see enough is a place that builds community and joy. The little kids' faces as they watch planes rocket into the sky, or adults admiring their special hobby is pure joy. You will never, ever get that type of joy for Santa Monica by adding yet another park. Kids can play there whenever, sure, but they will not get the type of experience the airport gives. Besides, the park won't even be ready for possibly years, and the millions that go into it is not worth losing this piece of Santa Monica.

Closing the airport would devastate many residents, and for the price of what? A mediocre park that won't ever give the memories that the airport gives? There are currently parks on both sides of the airport.

I have faith that you, the city council members, won't let Santa Monica lose this piece of community, of history.

Please listen to the residents of this city.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Maya Mozaffari
Wilshire Montana Neighborhood
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Packet Pg. 643 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 146
Mitchell Kois
From: Afshin Mozaffari <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:06 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,
Afshin Mozaffari
Wilshire Montana Neighborhood
Afshin Mozaffari
Employment Civil Rights Attorney
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Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 148
Mitchell Kois
From: David Morton <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:17 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

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,
David Morton
Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 149
Mitchell Kois
From: Antoinette Bill <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 6:34 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,
AntoineƩe Bill
Wilmont
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Mitchell Kois
From: Kathleen Fazio <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 6:16 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

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,
Kathleen Fazio
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Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 151
Mitchell Kois
From: Raymond Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 6:05 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,
Ray Johnson
Northeast
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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 152
Mitchell Kois
From: SALLY STINER <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 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,
Sally sƟner
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Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 153
Mitchell Kois
From: Holly Forsyth <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:47 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: Slowing traffic on Santa Monica Blvd.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Council Members,
Please do not slow the traffic on Santa Monica Blvd.!! Do you not drive in this city? You can barely get around now! And that street pretty much stops altogether around 20th street at certain times of day. No need for extra slowing.

And please stop putting in concrete bicycle barriers! They are discriminatory against people in wheelchairs and with walkers. They also make it less safe to drive on the narrower street as there is no room to swerve out of the way from a bus or car door opening. Not everyone can ride a bicycle! Thank you,
Holly Forsyth
222 7th St, Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 154
Mitchell Kois
From: Thomas C. Wheeler <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Airport closure
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members:

I moved to Santa Monica in 1978, renƟng unƟl 1999 when I was able to buy a home here, where I live today. Obviously the city has undergone many changes in this Ɵme and it is a great place to call home. I am invested in this community and feel it is important that I voice my concern over the noƟon of closing the Santa Monica airport and converƟng it to park land or housing, or both. The airport has served the business community here for many years and also provides criƟcal fire fighƟng capabiliƟes to the surrounding communiƟes. The airport generates revenue the city very badly needs. JSX, a regional commercial carrier, is currently operaƟng from Santa Monica airport servicing Las Vegas and ScoƩsdale. It would be very nice to be able to fly to Santa Barbara or San Diego, for example, without having to go through Burbank, John Wayne or LAX.

Replacing the airport with a "great park" makes no sense. We are a beach community and have miles of shoreline for family recreaƟon. The ideas for developing a great park that are being floated are not going to generate revenue but will cost money the city doesn't have. If we close the airport I foresee the space lying fallow awaiƟng bond issues requiring residents to pay to develop the park faciliƟes. Meanwhile the city will incur costs to secure the space and keep it from becoming a public nuisance. It won't be long before developers come to the "rescue" with market rate housing projects that we don't need or want. The airport is an asset that serves the community. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. Don't replace it with a liability.

Thank you.

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Mitchell Kois
From: Art Contreras <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 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. THE STRATEGIC LOCATION AND FACILITIES MUST STAY.

JUST IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Sincerely,
Arthur Contreras
Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 156
Mitchell Kois
From: Erik Jorgesnborg <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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

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 Jorgensborg
Pacific Palisades
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Packet Pg. 654 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 157
Mitchell Kois
From: Constance Chesnut <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 4:59 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

EXTERNAL
Please close the airport and use the grounds for mainly green space. Do not put residenƟal development on it.

RecreaƟon only !!!!
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.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters want to close the airport without building housing, SM needs the open space for recreaƟon and open space .

I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public Open space. Please do not be swayed by a well funded campaign to keep the airport open.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Constance Chesnut
N of Wilshire
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Charles Blondeau <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 4:53 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

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,
Charles-Philippe Blondeau
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Packet Pg. 656 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 159
Mitchell Kois
From: Kristin Jacobson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 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,
KrisƟn Jacobson
11th and Idaho
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 657 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 160
Mitchell Kois
From: RUTH FORD <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:50 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

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,
Ruth Ford
Ocean Park
Ruth Ford
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Packet Pg. 658 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 161
Mitchell Kois
From: Esther Sato <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:16 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,
Esther Sato
Santa Monica (north of Montana)
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: kathgoethel <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 2:55 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
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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,
Katherine Goethel
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Mitchell Kois
From: Sharon Ben-Roohi <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:35 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 a Santa Monica resident as well as a business owner. Santa Monica has been my business and my home for over 26 years.

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 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,
Dr. Sharon Ben-Roohi
(South of Montana)
FloSs HaPpy!!
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jay Sanders <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:24 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,
Jay Sanders
Douglas Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Matthew Davine <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:12 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
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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,
MaƩ Davine
Eagle Rock
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 166
Mitchell Kois
From: Barbara Rubin <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:05 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,
Barbara
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: John Godfrey <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:56 PM
To: councilmtgitems
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,
John Godfrey
WilMont Resident
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Mitchell Kois
From: Walter Wasowski <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:25 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
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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,
Walter Wasowski
Inland Empire
Riverside CA
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Mitchell Kois
From: Mercedes Finkelstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:12 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 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,
H Mercedes Finkelstein
Mid City
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Mitchell Kois
From: Holly Forsyth <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:55 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
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EXTERNAL
No 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.

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,
Holly Forsyth
North of Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: elizabeth buckley-wheeler <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:55 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

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 Buckley Wheeler
Wilmont
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Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 172
Mitchell Kois
From: Arman D <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:50 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident living in Wilshire Montana, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

Over the past several months, I have started taking flight lessons at the airport, and it has given me a completely new appreciaƟon for how valuable this facility is to our community. Santa Monica Airport is not just a runway. It is a center for educaƟon, emergency access, local business acƟvity, and community engagement. Learning to fly has shown me firsthand how important general aviaƟon is and how unique this airport is within Los Angeles.

The airport provides opportuniƟes for aspiring pilots, students, instructors, mechanics, and small aviaƟon businesses that simply would not exist otherwise. It also supports emergency operaƟons, wildfire response, medical flights, and disaster preparedness. In a region as large and congested as Los Angeles, maintaining criƟcal aviaƟon infrastructure is incredibly important.

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 residents see any meaningful benefit. Have the environmental remediaƟon costs been considered for a site that has been operaƟng for 100 years??
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, dozens of 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 also highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility and aviaƟon 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. I respecƞully urge the City to avoid rushing toward a permanent closure decision that cannot be undone once the airport is gone.

Thank you for your Ɵme, service, and consideraƟon.

Sincerely,
Arman Dhillon
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Wilshire Montana
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Mitchell Kois
From: Greg Orshansky <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:46 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 a long-Ɵme Santa Monica resident (went to Santa Monica High School Class of 1991) 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 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,
Greg Orshansky
North of Wilshire
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nathaniel Wilson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:42 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I have been a Santa Monica resident and homeowner since 1999.

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

The 2018 referendum issues are not the issues that we face today. New clean battery power has changed private aviation. Vertical takeoff drones are a new and vibrant industry that will provide jobs and revenue.

Having a location at the airport for water dropping helicopters 띠띡띢띣띤띥띨띦띧 is important for future fire response.

Last and most important is the cost for haz mat remediation construction and operation of an extensive regional recreation facility. Yes shorten the runway expand and improve the adjacent clover park play fields.

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

Thank you for your service to our community. Please understand your responsibilities to direct the City Planning department and their consultants to prepare financially feasible solutions. As a citizen architect with professional experience planning 400 acre projects, I have attended all public meetings and provided my comments.

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Sincerely,
Nathaniel Wilson, AIA,AICP
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Mitchell Kois
From: Linda Sullivan <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:37 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
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I strongly support affordable mulƟ family housing at Santa Monica Airport. I DO NOT support a park without housing. I have no problem keeping the Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits such as affordable mulƟ family housing. The City DOES NOT NEED a regional park at the airport that will be costly to maintain.

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING !!! 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 meaningful open space, affordable housing 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 affordable housing for all Santa Monica residents.

Please acknowledge the real needs of the region and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Linda Sullivan
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Alec Tolmazin <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:15 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,
Alec Tol
Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Chloe Swift <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:11 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 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,
Chloe Swift
Ocean Park
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Chloe M. Swift
[email protected]
(603) 344-1400
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Mitchell Kois
From: Cheryl Barnett <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:03 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 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,
Cheryl Barnett
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Mitchell Kois
From: Therese S <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:54 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,
Therese Sweeney
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Daniel Holzman <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:40 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 Venice 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,
Daniel Holzman
Venice
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Mitchell Kois
From: Ken Baum <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:28 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

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,
Ken Baum
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Mitchell Kois
From: anne Pearson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:26 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

EXTERNAL
I 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.

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: Chris B <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:11 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,
Chris Bessounian
Wilmont Neighborhood.

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Mitchell Kois
From: Timothy Nowak <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:01 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 - Future of the Airport from a federal aviation administration employee
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.

I also currently work for the federal aviation administration. We have not stopped our efforts to update and modernize the air traffic control infrastructure at the Santa Monica airport. Closing the airport would undo all the hard work and effort that was put into these projects. The FAA is also planning for a future where air taxis and air micro mobility is implemented into our national airspace. This could mean a gigantic increase in business and revenue for the Santa Monica airport, once these services become available.

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 consider the statements I’ve made and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Timothy Nowak
Wilshire, Montana
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Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 188
Mitchell Kois
From: rama bulkin <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:49 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,
Rama Bulkin
Sunset Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jeff Reade <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 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,
Jeff Reade
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 190
Mitchell Kois
From: MICHAEL STANFORD <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:27 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,
Michael Stanford
Beaver Pa.

Michael Stanford
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Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 191
Mitchell Kois
From: Andrew Pomerantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 Cc: Andrew Pomerantz
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,
Andrew S. Pomerantz
Los Angeles
Andrew S. Pomerantz
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Mitchell Kois
From: Mark Geller <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 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 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,
Mark Geller
North of Montana
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Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 194
Mitchell Kois
From: Elizabeth Brix <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:07 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

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 Brix
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 195
Mitchell Kois
From: Greg Klinger <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
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 West L.A. 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,
Greg Klinger
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 196
Mitchell Kois
From: Aviva Wolman <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:43 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,
Aviva Wolman
824 25th street
Santa Monica.

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Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 197
Mitchell Kois
From: Lorena Tong <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:35 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

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,
Lorena Tong
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 198
Mitchell Kois
From: Neel Master <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:34 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,
Neel Master
Wilshire montana
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Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 199
Mitchell Kois
From: mackay crampton <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:07 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

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,
Mackay Crampton
North of Wilshire
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 200
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:51 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,
Randy Ross
Ocean Park, Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 201
Mitchell Kois
From: Regina Keith <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:49 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,
Regina Keith
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 202
Mitchell Kois
From: Amy Kutis <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:39 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

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,
Amy Kutis
Sunset park
Amy Kutis, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Cell: 310-650-8682

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Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 204
Mitchell Kois
From: Donna Redfern <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:53 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,
Donna “Sherri” Redfern
Wilshire Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 205
Mitchell Kois
From: Laura Likos <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:36 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 Likos
Mid-City
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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 206
Mitchell Kois
From: Aaron Filler <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 4:55 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 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,
Aaron G. FIller
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 207
Mitchell Kois
From: jere gooding <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:04 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

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,
Jere gooding
Lincoln Wilshire
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 208
Mitchell Kois
From: ROBERT WISDOM <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:02 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 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,
Robert Wisdom
Wilshire Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 209
Mitchell Kois
From: Connie Samovitz <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 2:20 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

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,
Connie Samovitz
N of Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 210
Mitchell Kois
From: Amy Scher <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:29 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 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,
Amy Scher Ph.D.

Wilshire Montana
Amy L. Scher Ph.D.
1137 Second Street, suite 201
Santa Monica, California 90403
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Tel: 310.451.8685
Confidential
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 212
Mitchell Kois
From: Armando Gomez <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:15 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 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,
Armando Gomez
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 710 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 213
Mitchell Kois
From: Donna Hurley <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:49 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 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,
Donna Hurley
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 214
Mitchell Kois
From: spensive <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:40 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,
Susan Newirth
North of Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 215
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:34 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,
Carl Paradise
Montana Ave
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Dana Newbold <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:29 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

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,
Dana Newbold
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Karla Ahmanson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:48 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

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,
Karla
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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 218
Mitchell Kois
From: Gayle Simon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:41 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 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,
Gayle Simon
Ocean Park
ps. i also request rhe arborist make an effort to trim and maintain the ciries palm trees. They are, as well, asn asset to the community and shkukd be trimmed regularly as wellnas the ficus trees which block our ocean views and leave cerpeted layers of life-threatening berries on sidewalks during their cycles which owners oŌen don'r have the resources to remove.

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Mitchell Kois
From: Luis De La Cruz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:33 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
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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. We do not
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Mitchell Kois
From: A Google User <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:31 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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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.

The leaders of our community Have clearly shown bad judgement on some items. I’ll mention not having a police presence after the riots in Beverly Hills, And the next day having no protection for our Downtown community
Look at the state of our Downtown. The City leaders have had bad Judgement in listening to developers with greedy ideas who thought they could turn Santa Monica into Beverly Hills.

There’s more I could mention, but that’s enough For now A few people who decided to move under the runway PATH thinking they could stronger the entire city are not enough to get rid of the airport. The airport is important for national security and the security of the Whole West LA area.

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This airport is under the flight path to LAX and by its very existence keeps the planes going to LAX thousands of feet higher. Removing that airport will allow All the commercial planes to fly at something like half the height they do now and we will hear the planes. The entire city will hear the planes, not just those at the end of the runway.

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,
Ms Dahlia van Gelder, MFA
Sunset Park
— Santa Monica, California, USA
-- Movement Coaching. CMT, RMT
pronouns: we/us/ours We are one.

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Mitchell Kois
From: Will Finch <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:27 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Ellis Raskin; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; Lana Negrete
Subject: Re: May 12th City Council Meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Public Comment for May 12th City Council Meeting
With regards to the upcoming Council meeting, you may hear from the aviation community (many whom do not live in Santa Monica) about keeping the airport open. Please close the airport and build the park as planned! We have little need for an airport which serves a very small number of wealthy people for private flights and for an extremely niche hobby. Meanwhile, Santa Monica is already park-poor and the Great Park would be something that would benefit everyone, not just the extremely small number of aviators.

Sincerely,
William Finch
Sunset Park, 90405
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Mitchell Kois
From: Bruce Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:22 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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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,
Bruce F Brown
Thank you, Bruce F Brown
[email protected]
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Cell 310-351-5149
1333 Pine St.

Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Mitchell Kois
From: Michaela Pierre <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:16 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,
Michaela Pierre
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: martin erck <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:10 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,
marƟn erck
90404
MarƟn Erck
marƟ[email protected]
(310) 779-5559
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Mitchell Kois
From: Dylan Miller <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:03 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
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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,
Dylan Miller
Costa Mesa
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Алина Ильина <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:46 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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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,
Alina Ilina
Ocean park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Melissa Baker <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:33 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

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,
Melissa Baker
Ocean park
Melissa Baker
Emergency Medicine UCLA RR/OV
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(916) 335-4494
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nadine Bass <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:28 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,
Nadine Bass
dog town
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Angie Everhart <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:27 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
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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,
Angela Everhart
16th St
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Mitchell Kois
From: MARK H SMITH <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:24 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 - What you don't know is the real issue Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
Santa Monica Airport is one of the City’s greatest public assets. It is critical infrastructure, a regional emergency-response resource, an economic engine, and a rare piece of aviation infrastructure in the middle of Southern California. THINK 100 years in ton the future….what will aviation mean to a community and what type of asset will it be?
Yet for more than thirty years, the Airport has been subjected to fiscal mismanagement, political tunnel vision, and a lack of professional asset management. The City should not move toward closure without first answering basic questions about public safety, emergency preparedness, fiscal responsibility, and the future use of the land.

Recently, I was nearly hit on the beach path by an out-of-control teenager doing wheelies on an electric bike. If the City is struggling to keep the beach path safe, how does it realistically expect to close and secure hundreds of acres of airport land?
Before taking any further action toward closure, I ask each Councilmember to answer the following questions:

Has any Councilmember personally experienced a natural disaster where an airport was used as part of the emergency response?
Did any Councilmember visit Santa Monica Airport when Cal Fire was based there during the Palisades Fire?
Has each Councilmember visited the businesses currently operating at KSMO and spoken directly with tenants, aircraft owners, mechanics, flight schools, and airport users? Has the Council asked SMPD and SMFD whether they support closing the airport and eliminating this emergency-response asset?
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Does the Council know how much the City Attorney’s Office is currently spending on airport-related legal work? Is it true that more than $100,000 has already been spent this year alone? The public deserves a clear accounting of Airport Fund transfers, legal expenses, resurfacing costs, and all airport-related spending. There have been serious allegations and concerns regarding more than $25 million in Airport Fund misappropriation, illegal loans or improper transfers, and more than $20 million spent on airport-related legal fees over the last twenty-five years. In addition, the City recently spent more than $3 million resurfacing the airport, despite serious questions about whether the work was necessary, properly managed, or performed without damaging aircraft, hangars, and personal property.

KSMO still supports more than 70,000 flight operations per year. If the airport is closed, where does the City expect those operations to go? Into someone else’s backyard? The Council has a moral and civic responsibility to preserve critical infrastructure that benefits Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, and Southern California. Airports are not easily replaced. Once this asset is destroyed, it is gone forever.

One of my friends built a house off the end of the runway and has said, “It’s not so bad.” He knew the airport was there when he bought and built, as did everyone who chose to live near the airport. The existence of the airport is not a surprise condition. It is a long-standing public facility with a century of aviation history.

The Council also needs to confront the practical reality of the land itself. If the airport closes, will the land sit idle for years because it is too polluted or too expensive to redevelop? Will future Councils face pressure from developers seeking high-rise projects with valuable views? Will Ocean Park and surrounding neighborhoods face gridlock from development that today’s Council cannot predict or control?
And most importantly: will today’s Councilmembers still be in office when those consequences arrive? Santa Monica should not destroy a functioning public asset based on ideology, short-term politics, or incomplete planning. The City should professionally manage the airport, preserve its emergencyresponse value, account for its finances, support its businesses, and protect the public interest for everyone for the next five hundred years.

Respectfully,
Mark Smith
Sincerely,
Mark Smith
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Lisa Held <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:11 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
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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,
Lisa Held
Nomo
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Marvin De leon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:09 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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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I strongly support closing the Santa Monica Airport, we need more space for resident buildings, or community parks , we don’t really need an airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Rolando De Leon
Ocean park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Andrew Maximous <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:07 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; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi; Susan Cline Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to LA Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Los Angeles resident who lives under the airport’s approach flight path, and 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 Los Angeles residents 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,
+Andrew maximous
Mar Vista
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Mitchell Kois
From: mark eastwood <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:02 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 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,
Mark Eastwood
Sent from Gmail Mobile
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Mitchell Kois
From: PATRICIA MCNAMARA <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:58 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 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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I strongly believe that it is necessary to keep the airport open because of its unique locaƟon for ingress and egress in case of any major catastrophe which will effect the City of Santa Monica and Los Angeles at large! 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,
Patricia Marie McNamara
Ocean Park/Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nina Girvetz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:51 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

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,
Nina Girvetz
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Eva Slovacek <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:44 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,
Eva slovacek
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Nurit Robin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:37 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,
Nurit Robin
NOMA
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Mitchell Kois
From: Bil Seymour <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:36 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 - Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open. Exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits are nice but my primary objective is to keep the airport operating without interruption.

I don't need to remind you that Santa Monica Airport has a rich history on the Westside -- it was originally called Clover Field and the space first began serving aviation in 1917.

Any 9-12-2025We 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.

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,
Bil Seymour
<< Bil Seymour -- WA6MOD >>
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Mitchell Kois
From: Kim Cassulo <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:27 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

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.

Finally, the surrounding streets on 23rd, Ocean Park and CenƟnela are already extremely congested and it is impossible to navigate that area already during rush hour and beyond.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Kim Cassulo
Sunset Park neighborhood on Oak Street right off 23rd Street which is already the busiest street in Santa Monica between Ocean Park Blvd and Rose Ave
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Mitchell Kois
From: Courtney Wartman <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:24 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

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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,
Courtney Weis
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 246
Mitchell Kois
From: Martin Rousso <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:10 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

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,
MarƟn Rousso
Sent from my mobile device
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Packet Pg. 744 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 247
Mitchell Kois
From: Benjamin Albright <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:10 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

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,
Ben Albright
San Francisco

________________________
Benjamin Albright
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Packet Pg. 746 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: Celia McDonald <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:29 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

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,
Celia McDonald
N. Montana Ave.

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Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 Mitchell Kois
From: Steve Powell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 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

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
Find a creative way to make a piece of asphalt recreational. Skatepark. Frisbee course. Running track.

Bicycle track. Food truck evening. Club gatherings. Meet Up gatherings. Santa Monica does not have the budget and I can’t absorb any more taxes
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,
St Powell
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Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 3 Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:46 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Jennifer Taylor; Oliver Chi; Susan Cline; Peter James; Sandra Santiago; Sergio Ramirez; Lisa Parson; Lauren Howland; Melissa Spagnuolo; Attorney Mailbox; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; Barry Snell; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Request for Santa Monica City Council Mediation: Securing the LA Artist Series Cultural Venue
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Good evening, Council Members, and Fellow Residents.

My name is Joe DiRosa, and I’m here on behalf of the Los Angeles Artist Series. I have identified a remarkable property right here in downtown Santa Monica — steps from the Civic Auditorium, with its own large parking lot, natural traffic loop, and direct freeway visibility — that is perfectly suited to become Santa Monica’s next iconic cultural venue.

This is not just another event space. It is the future home of the LA Artist Series: a year-round hub for film premieres, album launches, art gallery exhibitions, live music, comedy, fashion shows, and community gatherings of 200 to 2,000 people. We are prepared to place a permanent deed restriction on the property guaranteeing it will serve only as an arts and entertainment venue — an economic engine that brings visitors, jobs, and tax revenue to Santa Monica without closing streets or burdening residential neighborhoods.

Unfortunately, our real estate negotiations with the current owner have reached an impasse. The opportunity to secure this venue for the public good is at risk of slipping away.

We respectfully ask the Santa Monica City Council to step in immediately and mediate these negotiations. And, as a critical backstop, we ask you to consider the use of eminent domain if mediation fails — so that this transformative public-benefit project is not lost to private interests.

Santa Monica has always been a city that champions arts, culture, and economic vitality. This is our chance to prove it. I urge you to act now and help bring the LA Artist Series home to Santa Monica.

Thank you. I’m happy to answer any questions and provide the full presentation. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lQbAVDF8RgGwStidZQFMT7TTBJOwgqx0BK8kbXQwVXo/edit? usp=sharing
Sincerely,
To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.

Joe DiRosa
Founder, CEO
Artist Series, Seedlings, Tartare, BrainPower
213-STAGE-LA
(213-782-4352)
[email protected]
www.seedlings.vc
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Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 5 Mitchell Kois
From: John Ortiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:24 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,
John OrƟz (Actor)
Ocean Park (18th St)
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 6 Mitchell Kois
From: Thomas Gerish <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 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

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. There are three voters that live in my household and we are all adamantly against closing the airport.

If the airport is closed there is no doubt that developers will swarm in with housing projects and shopping centers as has happened at other airports that have closed. I realize that developers can have an outsized influence due to their financial resources which can influence any poliƟcal decision. Please show you courage and do what is good for the community and not for the commercial interests. Intestate 10 is already overcrowded and massive new housing will have a detrimental effect on the environment and general quality of life in Santa Monica. The suggesƟon of a large new park is just a bait and switch tacƟc. There already is a large, beauƟful, and adequate park on the north side 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. Closing the airport is just wrong. While the naƟonal government is leƫng the country down, please let us be proud of our local poliƟcians.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Thomas Gerish
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Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Sea Colony II
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Packet Pg. 753 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Mitchell Kois
From: Barbara Kessel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 3:00 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,
Barbara Kessel
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 Mitchell Kois
From: Jonah Shabsis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 2:34 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,
Jonah Shabsis
Cheviot Hills 90064
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Mitchell Kois
From: Zhang, Yi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 1:56 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,
Yi Zhang
Mid city
Sent from my iPhone
IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or enƟty to which it is addressed and may contain informaƟon that is privileged and confidenƟal, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby noƟfied that any disseminaƟon, distribuƟon or copying of this informaƟon is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperaƟon.

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Packet Pg. 756 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 Mitchell Kois
From: Tom Follette <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 1:52 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
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,
Thomas FolleƩe
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 Mitchell Kois
From: Tom C. <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 1:38 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 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 Carfano
Wilshire Montana
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Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 Mitchell Kois
From: Rodney Ash <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 1:30 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

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,
Rodney Beryl Ash
Pico
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Packet Pg. 759 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 Mitchell Kois
From: Kevin Holabird <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:58 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 - 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,
Kevin Holabird
Montana
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Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 Mitchell Kois
From: Donovan, Meagan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:42 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 - Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I am a Westdale neighborhood resident who lives directly under the flightpath of landing (and occasionally taking off) planes at Santa Monica Airport on Barrington Ave. I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open. I’ve lived in the Westdale area for a little over two years and most of my community is in the surrounding Ocean and Sunset Park areas; we all oppose the airport closing.

I value the activity, jobs, and services the airport brings to our neighborhood. I worry about the airport closing with no approved plan, and I worry about it closing with a plan that will take years of construction that costs millions of dollars. We all know any proposed plan timeline will take years beyond the estimated finish date. I’m a young resident who enjoys going to the Cloverfield restaurant, taking JSX flights, watching planes land with others in the community at the observation deck, attending events at Barker Hangar and the various flight schools who welcome the community in, relaxing in the parks (on either side of the runway), watching sports games on the field, and seeing planes take off overhead when I’m getting a drink at Penmar.

I’ve created a life I love in LA and in the Santa Monica Airport region, and most of what I love about this area would go away with the closure of the airport leaving a huge, unused lot of land that no one knows what to do with, or that causes loud, traffic-inducing construction for years on end.

The Airport is a historical, educational, and community site and shutting it down would be a huge loss to all of us.

Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport. Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Meagan Donovan
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Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 16 Westdale resident
Meagan Donovan
Awards, Disney Entertainment
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Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 Mitchell Kois
From: Katie Schultheis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:38 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 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,
Katie Schultheis
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Katie Schultheis
[email protected]
(831) 236-4473
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Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Mitchell Kois
From: Ellie Farbstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:21 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,
Ellie Farbstein
North of Montana
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Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Mitchell Kois
From: Charles Pence <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:15 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: 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,
Charles Pence
Charles Pence | Pence Hathorn Silver - Luxury Property Group 310.403.9238 | [email protected]
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1333 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
DRE# 00670728
***WIRE FRAUD IS REAL***

ALWAYS CALL THE SENDER AT A KNOWN NUMBER TO VERIFY ACCOUNT INFORMATION Item 1
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Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 Mitchell Kois
From: Kevin Anderson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:14 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

KSMO is older than LAX and has a rich history. It should also continue to have a future. One future use that comes to mind is the inevitable rise of Air Taxis, currently being certified and tested, KSMO would make a great hub for those making commutes by air and also keep the already crowed airspace safe as
the controllers are already in place and competent. Medical Evacuations and other beneficial services to the entire community will be terminated without
this airport as well.

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,
Kevin Anderson
Mar Vista - directly under the landing path for runway 21 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Kevin Anderson -
(310) 739-9379 Cell
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 Mitchell Kois
From: Anna Sakakibara <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:13 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

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,
Anna Sakakibara
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Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 25 Mitchell Kois
From: Linda Whiting <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:03 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 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 Whiting
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Mitchell Kois
From: Massimo Lesti <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:50 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,
Massimo LesƟ
Mar Vista
Massimo A. LesƟ
VCA Green Sales Manager
Chapman University '18 B.S. Business AdministraƟon
707-631-8014
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Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 hƩps://urldefense.com/v3/__hƩp://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-lesƟ__;!!OfuUnHCITYtmmjM!pOrWlvxEtjpaHtEgz8Rs4O0lg6c4yrzNG1maV-vgVcbO_lGNuPJN-qSCtz5Ckk3EYoD_Zp_ZTIhLE2WB18zejNnbDDZlaM$ Item 1
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Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:42 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 ,
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.

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,
John Hellmuth
503 Euclid St 90402
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Packet Pg. 774 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:20 PM
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

-----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.

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. 775 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 Sincerely,
Ryan Anderson
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 3 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:19 PM
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
-----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.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 4 Shannon Tovey
Ocean park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 5 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:19 PM
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
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

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.

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Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 6 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Paige ogden
Venice

PAIGE OGDEN

PARTNER
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Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:18 PM
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
-----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.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Olivia Nahass
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Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Pico neighborhood
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Packet Pg. 782 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:18 PM
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
- Sandra A. SanƟago
Assistant to the City Manager | City of Santa Monica
cell: 424.280.9820

-----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.

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Packet Pg. 783 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dr Christopher Thomas
AviaƟon Commissioner
LA County
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Packet Pg. 784 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:18 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Save Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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. 785 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 E-Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +49162 2344491
US Mobile: +1323 3456973
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://bdxmedia.com/newsletter Item 1
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Packet Pg. 786 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:18 PM
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
From: Conor Zachar <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:09 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[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.

Sincerely,
Conor Zachar
Venice
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Packet Pg. 787 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:17 PM
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

-----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.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Boaz Minitzer
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Packet Pg. 788 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 Mitchell Kois
From: m bookin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 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,
Mark Bookin
Wilshire Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 789 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 16 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:17 PM
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
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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 790 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Alex Beltyukov
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Packet Pg. 791 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:16 PM
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

-----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.

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. 792 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Sincerely,
Farhad Sigari
Brentwood
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 793 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:16 PM
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
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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 794 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 21 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely, Andrew Macpherson
--------------------------------------------
Andrew Macpherson
8278 Hollywood Blvd
LA CA 90069
[email protected]
323 620 6565
www.andrewmacpherson.com
@andrewmacpherson_official
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Packet Pg. 795 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:05 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[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. 796 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport Video Testimonial
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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.

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,
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Packet Pg. 797 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 Cesar Estrada
All American War Veterans
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Packet Pg. 798 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 25 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport Video Testimonial
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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

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,
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Packet Pg. 799 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Cesar Estrada
All American War Veterans
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Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
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: Katie Jorgenson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:21 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 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. 801 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 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,
Katie Jorgenson
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Packet Pg. 802 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 29 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
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: Jillian Brunon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:13 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. 803 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 30 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,
Jillian Clayton
Del Rey (former SM/Ocean Park resident)
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Packet Pg. 804 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 31 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
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

-----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.

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. 805 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 32 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Sunny Min
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 806 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 33 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM
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

-----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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 807 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 34 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
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 808 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 35 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 36 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,
Buck Jordan
Buck Jordan
818.522.7480
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 810 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 37 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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 STILLER <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:16 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. 811 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 38 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dave sƟller
1027 hill st
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 812 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 39 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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
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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 813 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 40 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Simran Dhalla
Sawtelle
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Packet Pg. 814 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 41 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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: Ron Berinstein <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:11 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. 815 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 42 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,
Ronald Berinstein
Woodland Hills, CA
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Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 43 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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

-----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.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 44 Megan Dietz
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 818 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 45 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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
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

By focusing resources on basic maintenance, regular cleaning, security, and effective management of parks, we could quickly restore safe, welcoming public spaces that residents can actually use. This practical approach would cost the city far less than building a brand-new park and would deliver immediate benefits to the community. At a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget deficits, spending millions on additional parkland while neglecting the parks we already own is simply not fiscally responsible.

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Packet Pg. 819 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 46 I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open and ask the Council to prioritize the restoration and upkeep of our current parks before embarking on expensive new projects. Our tax dollars will go much further—and serve residents far better—if we first make the parks we already have clean, safe, and enjoyable again.

Sincerely,
Karina Eaton
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 820 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 47 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: Teresa Sakamoto <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:10 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.

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. 821 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 48 Sincerely,
Teresa Sakamoto
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 49 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: Natasha Jaichandra <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:46 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: 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,
Natasha Jaichandra
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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 50 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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
From: Private Unknown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:51 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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 51 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Marisela Herrera
Ocean Avenue
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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 52 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 11:49 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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,
Yailin Lima
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Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 53 Ocean Avenue
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 54 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Director <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 11:59 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.

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. 828 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 55 Sincerely,
Roger Director
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 56 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:13 PM
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
From: Christus Ahmanson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:06 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

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.

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Packet Pg. 830 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 57 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Christus R Ahmanson
Koreatown
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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 58 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:12 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: Dominic Waechter <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:12 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.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dominic Waechter
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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 59 Mar Vista, Los Angeles
All the best,
Dominic Wächter
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Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 60 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:12 PM
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
From: Dennis L. Duban <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 12:37 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

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,
Dennis. Duban
Beverly Hills but have an interest in property near the airport Item 1
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Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 61 Dennis L. Duban
Certified Public Accountant
Licensed by the California Board of Accountancy
Chairman
DLD Accountancy, LLP
4250 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA. 90010-3508
P 323.937.2010
F 323.983.9443
[email protected]
www.dldcpas.com
The content of this message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any use of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately, if you have received this transmission in error.

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Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 62 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:12 PM
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
-----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 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,
Kepler Ackerman
Fairfax
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Packet Pg. 836 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 63 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:12 PM
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
From: Grant Woods <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:58 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 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.

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Packet Pg. 837 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 64 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Grant Woods
Airport area
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Packet Pg. 838 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 65 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:12 PM
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: Rick Pollack <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 8:12 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. 839 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 66 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,

RICK POLLACK
Midtown
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Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 67 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Gerry Hall <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 8:08 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. 841 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 68 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Gerry Hall
Midcity
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Packet Pg. 842 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 69 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Close the airport operations in 2028 as planned Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur Rubinfeld <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 6:17 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Close the airport operaƟons in 2028 as planned

EXTERNAL
Please do not listen to the aviaƟon group trying once again to keep flights operaƟng at the Santa Monica Airport post 2028.

As a resident living near the airport changing the use as planned to sorely needed play fields, open space, parks, housing and uses that will enhance the community and residents of the City of Santa Monica is the right plan to execute.

Please vote to close down airport operaƟons as declared at the end of 2028.

Thank you for your Ɵme.

Arthur Rubinfeld
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 843 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 70 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Gary Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:43 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

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. 844 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 71 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,
Gary Albert Smith
Mar Vita
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Packet Pg. 845 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 72 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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
From: Bradley Kottman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:59 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: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 73 Sincerely,
Bradley Kottman
~10 Year Santa Monica Resident
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Packet Pg. 847 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 74 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Tom1AC <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:34 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. 848 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 75 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Tom BuƩgenbach
Palisades Beach
Regards,
Tom BuƩgenbach
+1 (619) 316 4806 M
+1 (310) 480 4700 D
Please excuse any typos.

Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 849 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 76 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Gabriel Tambone <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:23 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. 850 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 77 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Gabriel Tambone
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 851 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 78 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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

-----Original Message-----
From: Chelsea Montgomery- Duban <chelseaausƟ[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:29 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.

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. 852 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 79 Sincerely,
Chelsea Montgomery-Duban Waechter
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 853 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 80 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Lauren Marie <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 5:33 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

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Packet Pg. 854 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 81 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 all residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Lauren Wyka
Sunset Park, Bay St.

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Packet Pg. 855 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 82 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: John Marc <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 5:13 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 a Santa Monica resident and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

A super-majority of Santa Monica residents desire to keep the airport open.

It is an economic engine and can generate significant money.

AviaƟon is on the verge of unleaded fuel and even electric flight with new machines that will be safe, neutral to the environment, that are futurisƟc (right from the Jetsons and sci-fi movies), and will be amazing! They are being tested now to be available soon.

If/when there is a major earthquake in Los Angeles, having an airport right in our town will provide life-saving food, water, provisions, medicine, and the like for our residents and nearby locales. You don’t think this is a big deal? Wait for a catastrophe including natural disasters or (god-forbid) a terrorist aƩack and we will rue the day the local gem was shut down against the public will.

The airport prevents sky-high buildings from being built on the coast. The airplanes need low terrain as they take off.

Developers and big money (hiding behind and supporƟng groups that want to close the airport) wish to turn the coastline in Santa Monica into Miami Beach. Enough is enough with these sleaze bags! Item 1
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Packet Pg. 856 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 83 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.

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 and historic community resource.

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

YOU WERE ELECTED TO EFFECT THE WILL OF THE CURRENT POPULATION OF SANTA MONICA, AMD NOT A PAST VOTE, OR DEVELOPERS, OR WHAT YOU THINK WILL BE A NICE LEGACY FOR YOU INDIVIDUALLY TO HAVE. IT WOULD BE DISHONEST AND AGAINST THE OATH YOU TOOK TO TAKE ANY STEPS TO CLOSE THE AIRPORT.

Sincerely,
John MarƟn
Wilmont
J.

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Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 84 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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: Annie McLaughlin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:44 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 85 I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Anne McLaughlin
Mar Vista
Annie McLaughlin
847-421-0486
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Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 86 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:11 PM
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 Pomerantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:35 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]> Cc: Andrew Pomerantz <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I learned to fly at the asanta Monica Airport. I support the airport as it is a valuable asset for the community.

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. 860 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 87 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,
Andrew S. Pomerantz
Santa Monica
Andrew S. Pomerantz

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is protected under United States Federal Law.

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Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 88 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:10 PM
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: Heather Baroff <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:23 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. 862 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 89 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Heather Baroff
Mid city
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Packet Pg. 863 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 90 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:10 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

-----Original Message-----
From: Evan Klein <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:17 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica resident here.

Just some feedback.

I wish the city would keep the airport open. I think this park project is silly. The city has no money.

Keep the airport open. We have enough parks.
-Evan
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Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 91 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:10 PM
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
-----Original Message-----
From: Isabella <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:29 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.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 92 Isabella Drag
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 866 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 93 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Keep the Airport Open
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Carolyn Hanlin <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:13 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep the Airport Open

EXTERNAL
I strongly believe that it is in the best interest of all concerned to keep Santa Monica Airport open for now and forever. We need it more than the 'pie in the sky' reimagined land grab.

Carolyn Hanlin
Santa Monica Resident
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Packet Pg. 867 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 94 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: CLOSE SMO ASAP!!!!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Robb Curtis Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: CLOSE SMO ASAP!!!!

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support closing the Santa Monica Airport as has been promised while exploring the development of our Great Park with countless community benefits.

I live right near the airport, and it matters to me that the Santa Monica City Council affirmed in no uncertain terms, their intention to close SMO ASAP! We want an irreversible decision that will put an end to the wasteful and irresponsible speculation that SMO will remain viable. A park-only option creates enormous opportunities for the City, fulfills promises made for decades and honors the residents who have fought so hard to rid ourselves of the toxic playground for the privileged few. A Great Park will be a legacy moment.

Most importantly, only a tiny group of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport and are ok with spreading ridiculous lies and using bogus scare tactics to try to sway people. That support is nearly invisible. Most of the support, as it was for the deceptive Measure D, is coming from outside agitators, the NBAA and pilots from around the world who are trying to put their thumb on the scale. 67% support the airport?! Insane. I polled 4 people who ALL wanted it CLOSED. 100% of residents want SMO CLOSED! I hope the City Council will take the time reaffirm this important decision to close SMO and move forward with a Measure LC compliant Great Park. A thoughtful and well designed park will add new public healthy green space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents not just a handful of outsiders.

Please ignore the pilots and listen to the residents. Close SMO and begin the work of building the Great Park that you will be remembered for!
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Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 95 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Robert Brown
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 869 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 96 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Listen to the residents and CLOSE SMO Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Robb Curtis Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:29 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: Agenda Item 1 - Listen to the residents and CLOSE SMO

Please ignore the pilots and listen to the residents. Close SMO and begin the work of building the Great Park that you will be remembered for!
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Packet Pg. 870 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 97 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Robert Brown
Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 871 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 98 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 5/12/26 - SMO Represents Critical Infrastructure and Economic Opportunity
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Robert Jacobson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 8:34 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 5/12/26 - SMO Represents Critical Infrastructure and Economic Opportunity

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I'm writing to urge the Council to reconsider the rush toward closing Santa Monica Airport and instead pursue a balanced approach that preserves critical infrastructure while expanding community benefits.

Critical Infrastructure We Just Proved We Need
Last year's wildfires unequivocally demonstrated why SMO matters. A few years ago, the city designated SMO as critical infrastructure in our disaster preparation plan. That designation wasn't ceremonial.

Imagine the next disaster scenario when freeways are blocked and you've eliminated the only functional runway for emergency operations.

The Financial Reality Nobody Wants to Discuss
Using Tongva Park's completion costs as a baseline (adjusted to current dollars), you're looking at roughly $2 billion for the Great Park. That excludes demolition, environmental cleanup, sports facilities, recreation buildings, and every other amenity the community envisions. Realistic all-in cost: $3-6 billion, with millions in annual maintenance thereafter.

Where is this money coming from?
The city faces serious budget challenges. A bond measure is unviable. There are insufficient revenue sources to service the debt, and property owners will reject tax increases. No philanthropist will donate billions for this project. You are setting yourselves up for a massive unfunded liability.

Meanwhile, the airport could operate successfully and even profitably with proper management from aviation, business, and finance professionals who understand the operation.

Unintended Consequences
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Packet Pg. 872 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 99 As SMO traffic decreased, commercial pilots report that LAX-bound aircraft are descending lower into the Santa Monica airspace, directly over homes. In December alone, heavy aircraft approaches were lowered by 5,000 feet. Residents notice the difference, particularly with early morning arrivals from Asia and Australia. Complete airport closure will exacerbate this problem significantly.

The Opportunity You're Missing
You have 190 acres to work with.

For context, the Luxembourg and Tuileries Gardens in Paris total 110 acres combined. The city can absolutely have beautiful park space while maintaining critical infrastructure.

More importantly, you can reimagine SMO as a next-generation community asset:
 Zero-emission electric aviation: Already operating at SMO with zero noise and zero pollution  STEM education and workforce development: Partner with Santa Monica College to train residents for careers in sustainable aviation and advanced air mobility  Innovation hub: Provide space for engineers and entrepreneurs building sustainable transportation technology companies
 Emergency response: Maintaining national security and disaster response capabilities just proved essential
 Park amenities: Integrate recreational space within the site  Jet aircraft noise already decreased 81%. Electric training aircraft operate daily. Affordable electric passenger aircraft are nearing certification. These aren't distant possibilities;they're happening now.

What Residents Actually Want
A strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while expanding park space and community benefits. You saw this at the recent Council meeting: 65 letters were submitted, and multiple speakers made the case that we can pursue both open space and aviation. This isn't an either/or proposition.

Measure LC did not mandate converting the airport to a park. It mandated that no development happen without voter approval, with explicit exceptions for park and cultural spaces. The voters took local control of the land. They didn't vote to eliminate critical infrastructure.

My Ask
Take the time to pursue balanced solutions.

Don't rush toward an irreversible decision without fully examining the safety implications, financial viability, and economic opportunities. The community deserves a complete analysis, not just one predetermined option.

Listen to residents who are telling you there's a better path forward.

Thank you for your service to the community.

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Sincerely,
Robert Jacobson
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Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 101
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:05 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Do Not Close Airport, Please!!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 3:23 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Do Not Close Airport, Please!!

EXTERNAL
Please DO NOT CLOSE the Santa Monica Airport!! It is Needed!! I am a voting citizen in Santa Monica and many see it's worth to the city!! Thank you for reconsidering this issue! Mary Cain
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 102
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:04 PM
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
From: Brad Podosin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:16 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.

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.

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Packet Pg. 876 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 103
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Brad Podosin
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Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 104
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:00 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: In Favor of Closing the Santa Monica Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Greg Sadoian <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:15 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: In Favor of Closing the Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I have been a Santa Monica resident for more than three decades. I am writing because I strongly support closing the Santa Monica Airport.

The airport provides very little benefit to most residents of Santa Monica. The negative aspects of this airport, which include excessive noise, air pollution and a history of aviation crashes, far outweigh any benefits gained by having this outdated and dangerous facility in our city.

Using this space for mixed-income housing and public space would serve the majority of residents that want our city to be safe, beautiful, and affordable.

Thank you for your time and consideration!
Greg Sadoian
419 Ocean Ave., Apt. A
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310.562.1815
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 105
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:53 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Uphold Commitment to Close Santa Monica Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:59 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Uphold Commitment to Close Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
I am writing as a concerned resident to urgently urge the City Council to remain fully committed to closing Santa Monica Airport. This is not merely a policy decision—it reflects decades of community advocacy and repeated democratic mandates.

Santa Monica voters have consistently voiced their desire to close the airport:
 1998: Measure “O” — 69% of voters approved the airport closure plan.  2003: Another ballot measure reaffirmed the city’s right to close the airport, passing with 56% support.
 2014: A vote on reaffirming the city’s closure plan and the use of airport land for public benefit passed overwhelmingly with 75% support.

These repeated votes clearly demonstrate a sustained, community-wide consensus in favor of closure. The citizens of Santa Monica have spoken repeatedly, and their mandate is unmistakable. This clearly contradicts the results of a clearly biased pro-airport "survey" put forth by pro-airport advocates.

Closing the airport is vital for public safety, environmental protection, and the overall quality of life in our neighborhoods. Upholding this commitment respects the will of the voters and honors decades of civic engagement. Any deviation from the closure timeline would undermine public trust and dismiss the voice of the community.

I strongly urge the Council to reaffirm its dedication to closing the airport as scheduled and to follow through on this longstanding promise to Santa Monica residents. The community has spoken repeatedly, and the City Council must honor that clear mandate.

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Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 106
Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter.

David Eby
2112 Navy Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
[email protected]
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Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 107
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:53 PM
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: Jason Laird <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:41 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

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. 881 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 108
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
Hollywood Riviera, Torrance, CA
Jason Laird
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Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 109
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:53 PM
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: Garey Wiƫch <gareywiƫ[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:39 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. 883 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 110
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Garey Wiƫch
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 884 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 111
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Steve Myung <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:31 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. 885 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 112
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Steve Myung
Santa Monica
Steve Myung
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 113
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Abraham Lincoln <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:28 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. 887 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 114
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,
Craig Kamp
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 888 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 115
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Cody Williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:07 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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. 889 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 116
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Cody Williams
Ocean park
Cody Williams
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Packet Pg. 890 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 117
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Ralph Strahm <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:02 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

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. 891 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 118
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Ralph Strahm
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Packet Pg. 892 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 119
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Deidre Powell <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:50 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. 893 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 120
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,
Jeffrey Wilson
North of Montana
Deidre Powell Wilson
310.850.1069
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Packet Pg. 894 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 121
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: Deidre Powell <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:47 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. 895 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 122
Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Deidre Powell Wilson
North of Montana
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Packet Pg. 896 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 123
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:52 PM
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: James Bowe <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:40 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. 897 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 124
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,
James Bowe
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Packet Pg. 898 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 125
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport
Attachments: Letter to SMCC re Airport 050926.docx
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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. 899 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 126
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:51 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: David Gibbs <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:05 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
GreetingsI am a 45 year Santa Monica resident who lives in the Ocean Park neighborhood.

I DO NOT support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

Didn't we vote on this several years ago?
I URGE you to vote to CLOSE the SM airport.

ThankYou!
David Gibbs
2548 3rd street Santa Monica.

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Packet Pg. 900 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 127
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:47 PM
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
From: John Dudzinsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:12 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[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 right 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,
John Dudzinsky
West LA
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Packet Pg. 901 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 128
S. John Dudzinsky, Jr.

Lantana Development Company, Inc.
3355 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034-3711
[email protected]
www.lantanadevelopment.com
Tel 310-441-9922
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Packet Pg. 902 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 129
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 4:46 PM
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
From: JP Dudzinsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 12:15 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[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 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,
JP Dudzinsky
West LA
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Packet Pg. 903 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:14 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
From: Jacopo Di Bonaventura <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 10:35 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 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.

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Packet Pg. 904 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 Sincerely,

JACOPO DI BONAVENTURA

OCEAN PARK
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Best,
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Packet Pg. 905 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 3 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:14 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
From: Erik Wile <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:02 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 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.

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Packet Pg. 906 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 4 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Erik Wile
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 907 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 5 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:13 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

-----Original Message-----
From: Shane MaƩhews <maƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:49 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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,
Shane MaƩhews
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Packet Pg. 908 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 6 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:13 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
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:39 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 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.

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Packet Pg. 909 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,

JODI SUMMERS
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 910 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:13 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

-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Dagger <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:33 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.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Todd Abrams
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Packet Pg. 911 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 Palms
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 912 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:13 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
From: Paul Storaasli <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:28 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 a former Santa Monica resident and current LA 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.

Santa Monica City CouncilMay 12, 2026

Santa Monica City Council
May 12, 2026