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. 913 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Paul Storaasli
Mar Vista
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 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: HOLLIS ERDMANN <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 7:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 915 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 Sincerely,
Hollis Erdmann
Santa Monica Blvd and 26th st
Sent from my iPhone
Item 1
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Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 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: Sofia Hahn <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:23 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sofia Hahn
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 Silverlake
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Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 16 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 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: Alexander Gregory <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:39 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 a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 Sincerely,
Alexander Gregory
Sunset Park
Alex G.
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Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 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: Benjamin Sun <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:35 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]> 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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Sun
Mar Vista
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 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: Mariana Popzlateva <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:06 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 21 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Mariana Popzlateva
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 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: Joseph Traba <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 6:13 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Joseph Traba former Santa Monica resident and wife works in Santa Monica Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this e-mail and in any attached files is confidential and intended for the internal use of the individual named in the e-mail. This information should not be duplicated or distributed unless an express written consent is obtained from Strategy Asset Managers, LLC in advance. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately and delete any attachments. Thank you
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 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: ALISA BUNTING <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:32 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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 25 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Alisa Bunting
Sunset Park
Alisa Bunting
[email protected]
Cell: 310-569-5499
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:12 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Please Do Not Take our precious life-saving Airport away! Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Moriah <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:30 PM
To: 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]" <[email protected]>; Oliver Chi <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>
Subject: Please Do Not Take our precious life-saving Airport away!
EXTERNAL
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.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
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May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 929 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 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,
moriah c slates
santa monica
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:11 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: anthony princioƩa <aprincioƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 29 Anthony PrincioƩa
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Packet Pg. 932 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 30 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:11 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 933 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 31 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Katie Jorgenson
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 32 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:11 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 935 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 33 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jillian Clayton
Del Rey (former SM/Ocean Park resident)
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 936 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 34 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:11 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: 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
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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 937 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 35 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
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 36 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Dave sƟller
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 37 1027 hill st
Santa Monica
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 38 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 941 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 39 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ronald Berinstein
Woodland Hills, CA
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 942 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 40 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 943 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 41 RICK POLLACK
Midtown
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 944 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 42 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 945 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 43 Gerry Hall
Midcity
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 946 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 44 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 947 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 45 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Gary Albert Smith
Mar Vita
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 948 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 46 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:10 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: 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 949 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 47 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
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 950 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 48 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:09 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: 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 951 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 49 Gabriel Tambone
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 952 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 50 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:09 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: 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
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 all residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 953 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 51 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Lauren Wyka
Sunset Park, Bay St.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 954 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 52 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:09 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: 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! 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 Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 955 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 53 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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 956 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 54 Mitchell Kois
From: Richard Ollis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Richard R Ollis
Downtown
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 957 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 55 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 958 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 56 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Anne McLaughlin
Mar Vista
Annie McLaughlin
847-421-0486
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 959 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 57 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community Item 1
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Packet Pg. 960 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 58 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
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Packet Pg. 961 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 59 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:03 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: 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 962 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 60 Heather Baroff
Mid city
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Packet Pg. 963 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 61 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:03 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
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Packet Pg. 964 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 62 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jason Laird
Hollywood Riviera, Torrance, CA
Jason Laird
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Packet Pg. 965 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 63 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:03 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Garey Wiƫch
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Packet Pg. 966 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 64 Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 967 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 65 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:02 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Steve Myung
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Packet Pg. 968 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 66 Santa Monica
Steve Myung
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 969 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 67 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:02 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
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Packet Pg. 970 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 68 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Craig Kamp
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 971 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 69 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Aviators on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Pablo Fernandez <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:09 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]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Aviators on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica local 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historical landmark and a cornerstone of our city's aviation heritage. I learned to fly here, and this airport has been instrumental in training young pilots for generations.
Preserving this facility means supporting and training the next generation of aviators while honoring the deep aviation history that is core to Santa Monica's identity.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
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Packet Pg. 972 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 70 I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities 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,
Pablo Fernandez
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 973 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 71 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:02 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: 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 974 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 72 Sincerely,
Cody Williams
Ocean park
Cody Williams
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Packet Pg. 975 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 73 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:02 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ralph Strahm
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Packet Pg. 976 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 74 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:01 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
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Packet Pg. 977 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 75 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. 978 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 76 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:01 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: 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Deidre Powell Wilson
North of Montana
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Packet Pg. 979 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 77 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 980 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 78 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:01 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: 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
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.
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Packet Pg. 981 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 79 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
James Bowe
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Packet Pg. 982 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 80 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:01 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: Emily Hacker <hackeraviaƟ[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2026 11:43 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and former flight instructor at Santa Monica 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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Santa Monica Airport is where both my mother and I learned to fly 50 years apart and it is a place that holds incredible significance personally and professionally for both of us, as well as for many others in the community. As a flight instructor at Santa Monica airport, I watched so many students realize their dream of flight. One of my favorite things to do as a flight instructor was wave to all the young children on the observaƟon deck who came to watch the airplanes Item 1
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Packet Pg. 983 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 81 take off and land. Santa Monica Airport is a place that helps to inspire future aviators and fascinate both children and adults alike.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Emily Hacker
Montana
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Packet Pg. 984 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 82 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:00 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 Farner <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jack Farner
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Packet Pg. 985 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 83 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Keep the airport!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
-----Original Message-----
From: Nina Furukawa <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:36 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep the airport!
EXTERNAL
Hello City Council,
I’m wriƟng to let you know that I, and many Santa Monica residents, do not want the airport to close.
I’ve never wanted it to close - it has just seemed inevitable for so many years. I’ve always thought we should work out the amount of traffic and size of airplanes to make it work for the community.
The airport offers aviaƟon experiences and opportunity that most communiƟes don’t have. Kids and adults can witness small planes up close and then have a chance to make their dreams of flying a plane come true! The community of young pilots and pilots in training brings lively energy and diverse perspecƟves to Santa Monica. And an airstrip in our town gives us an advantage over other ciƟes compeƟng for valuable companies and organizaƟons to have headquarters or offices here. And….occasionally we have the thrill of the US President and other dignitaries uƟlizing the airport for visits to the region.
With the Super Bowl and the Olympics coming in the next two years, why lose an asset that makes Santa Monica aƩracƟve for athletes, sponsors, dignitaries and fans?
Air travel is rapidly changing and the airport should be here to evolve with it. Air taxis, electric and hybrid engines, and other advancements will bring more service opportuniƟes and cleaner and quieter technology.
And… the airport is such an important part of our history…the flight museum is not enough to honor that history - we should build on it and make it work for the future and for all of Santa Monica.
Thank you for reading and considering this perspecƟve, and for your service to our community.
Best,
Nina Furukawa
[email protected]
310-922-2060
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Packet Pg. 986 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 84 Mitchell Kois
From: Bruce Mann <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:55 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 a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
The city should promote aerospace businesses at our airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
BRUCE MANN
Oceanpark
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Packet Pg. 987 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 85 Mitchell Kois
From: Liza Jensen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Council member,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Jensen
Pilot in training
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Packet Pg. 988 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 86 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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: George Balian <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:21 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.
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. 989 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 87 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,
George Balian-Leverette
Los Angeles
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Packet Pg. 990 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 88 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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: SARA BUSS <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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. 991 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 89 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sara Buss
Pacific Palisades
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 992 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 90 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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: Jamie Marie Davis <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:46 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
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 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 993 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 91 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,
Jamie Marie Davis
Wilshire-Montana
Also, I would like to add that my Father, Paul E Davis, along with many others plead their Case against the City and won, not to close the Airport, for many reasons more than what only some people have stated.
The fact that our Federal Aide from the Federal Government is tied to the Airport is reason enough to keep the Airport open for an eternity.
I sincerely want each and every one of you to think more carefully the devastating impact a closure of the Airport will have on every single individual residing in the City limits and those of whom in the outlying areas that will be affected. And, we all know who is culpable for our demise should it come to pass.
Regards,
Jamie Marie Davis
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Packet Pg. 994 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 92 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 6:08 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
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. 995 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 93 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Duron
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Packet Pg. 996 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 94 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:49 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: Brandon BaƩaglia <bcbaƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:29 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
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. 997 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,
Brandon BaƩaglia
Sunset Park
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Packet Pg. 998 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 96 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: MaƩ Landes <maƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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 currently, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. I lived next to the airport for almost 8 years, and as someone who enjoyed watching the planes come in to land, I miss it. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
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Packet Pg. 999 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 97 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
MaƩhew Landes
Mid City
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Packet Pg. 1000 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 98 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: MELISSA FEINBERG <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 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 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. 1001 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 99 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Melissa Feinberg
Oak St / Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
Melissa Feinberg
PROPERTY MASTER
[email protected]
(818) 612-1654
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: Sofia Gregory <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:02 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.
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. 1003 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 101
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sofia Gregory
sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: Phil Ammo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:17 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 while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
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Packet Pg. 1005 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 103
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Cliff Amoi
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Packet Pg. 1006 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 104
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: Pete Malitsis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 4:43 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 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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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
PanagioƟs Malitsis
West Hollywood
Thank you,
Best Regards
Peter Malitsis
Cell.310-359-5533
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 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: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 3:03 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 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, Natalie Shaby Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 1009 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 107
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: drdavidplunt <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 12:33 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
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. 1010 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,
David Lunt
Sent from my Galaxy
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Packet Pg. 1011 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 109
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: Dean Carr <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:25 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and a student pilot currently at KSMO 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. 1012 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 110
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Dean Carr
Rose Ave
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: DEUCE THE TRUTH <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:06 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 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 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1014 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 112
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,
Da’Ron Collins
Ocean Park
DEUCE THE TRUTH
Truth Music Group
p: 510.859.8790
w: www.DeuceTheTruth.com
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Packet Pg. 1015 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 113
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: orange J <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 10:36 AM
Cc: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.
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Packet Pg. 1016 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 114
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
JACOPO DI BONAVENTURA
OCEAN PARK
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.
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Packet Pg. 1018 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,
JACOPO DI BONAVENTURA
OCEAN PARK
--
Best,
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: 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.
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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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Shane MaƩhews
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: [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
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.
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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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,
JODI SUMMERS
Ocean Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:47 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: 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.
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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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Todd Abrams
Palms
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:46 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: 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.
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 Item 1
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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,
Paul Storaasli
Mar Vista
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Packet Pg. 1027 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 125
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:46 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: Sofia Hahn <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:23 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
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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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sofia Hahn
Silverlake
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 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: Alexander Gregory <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:39 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 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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Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Alexander Gregory
Sunset Park
Alex G.
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Benjamin Sun <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:35 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]> 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 Item 1
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movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Sun
Mar Vista
Item 1
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 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: Soltan Morad BakhƟar <soltan.bakhƟ[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:26 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.
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.
Item 1
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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Soltan Morad BakhƟar
Brentwood
Sent from my iPad
Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1035 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 133
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 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: Mariana Popzlateva <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:06 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.
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.
Item 1
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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.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Mariana Popzlateva
Item 1
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1037 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 135
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 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: Joseph Traba <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 6:13 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.
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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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,
Joseph Traba former Santa Monica resident and wife works in Santa Monica Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this e-mail and in any attached files is confidential and intended for the internal use of the individual named in the e-mail. This information should not be duplicated or distributed unless an express written consent is obtained from Strategy Asset Managers, LLC in advance. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately and delete any attachments. Thank you
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Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:45 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: ALISA BUNTING <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:32 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 Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1040 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 138
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,
Alisa Bunting
Sunset Park
Alisa Bunting
[email protected]
Cell: 310-569-5499
Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1041 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 139
Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:44 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: anthony princioƩa <aprincioƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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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Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Anthony PrincioƩa
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Mitchell Kois
From: Carter Johnston <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Carter Johnston
Wilmont
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Packet Pg. 1044 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 142
Mitchell Kois
From: Matthew Walker <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:44 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 members of the Santa Monica City Council,
My name is MaƩhew Walker, and as a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
MaƩhew Walker
Mar Vista
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Mitchell Kois
From: Derrick Townsend <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:15 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Derrick Townsend
Wilmont
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Packet Pg. 1046 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 144
Mitchell Kois
From: Ted Miller <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:06 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ted MIller
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1047 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 145
Mitchell Kois
From: Neelam Batra <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:38 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Neelam Batra
North of Montana
Neelam
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Packet Pg. 1048 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 146
Mitchell Kois
From: Kip Stovall <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:19 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Kip Stovall
Brentwood
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Packet Pg. 1049 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 147
Mitchell Kois
From: Olaf Hichwa <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:14 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: Support for Preserving Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing as the Co-Founder & CTO of Neros Technologies to express my strong support for keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while pursuing balanced solutions that expand park space and community benefits.
Aviation had a major impact on me growing up. Airports like Santa Monica inspired my interest in engineering, flight, and drones at a young age. That passion eventually led me to co-found Neros Technologies, which today employs approximately 165 people and has raised over $100 million to build advanced aerospace and defense technology in Southern California.
I know firsthand how important aviation ecosystems are in inspiring the next generation of engineers, pilots, and entrepreneurs. Santa Monica Airport is more than just infrastructure. It is a historic community asset that supports jobs, innovation, emergency access, and regional connectivity.
I also believe there is a practical middle ground. Santa Monica can preserve aviation access while continuing to expand park space and community amenities. A balanced approach would avoid the enormous financial cost and long timeline associated with a full airport closure while still delivering meaningful public benefits.
It is also clear that many residents support keeping the airport open alongside expanded public space. I respectfully urge the City to avoid rushing toward an irreversible closure and instead take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important resource for future generations.
Thank you for your service and consideration.
Sincerely,
Olaf Hichwa
Co-Founder & CTO, Neros Technologies
El Segundo
Sent via Superhuman
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Mitchell Kois
From: Spencer Beckman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:39 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 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 part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Spencer Beckman
Mid City
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Mitchell Kois
From: Ellis Kirschenbaum <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:00 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
We moved into our Sunset Park home 40 years ago. While there were a few “No Jets” signs at the time, there was no organized movement to close the airport. What changed? Planes became more numerous, larger, louder and polluted significantly more. After extensive debate and discussion, 60%+ of Santa Monica voters passed Measure LC to close the airport while a competing measure to keep the airport open only received 41% of the vote. No matter how many people show up on May 12, this does not overturn any valid election let alone one that passed with an enormous majority. A recent poll paid for by business interests adversely affected by that election cannot overturn the binding decision of the electorate. Regarding emergencies – please remember that the airport was not used at all following the Northridge earthquake and used ONLY for helicopters to respond to the Palisades Fire. You do not need an active airport to operate helicopters. A simple landing area and a fuel truck are sufficient. Thank you.
Ellis Kirschenbaum
2332 -29th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
213-700-2423
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Mitchell Kois
From: THOMAS GERISH <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:45 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Vote for Keeping the airport open
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits. 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 political 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 suggestion of a large new park is just a bait and switch tactic. There already is a large, beautiful, and adequate park on the north side of the airport.
Continued aviation use is part of the City’s identity and what makes us a city.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource. .Closing the airport is just wrong. While the national government is letting the country down, please let us be proud of our local politicians. Listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport I appreciate your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Thomas Gerish
Sea Colony II
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Mitchell Kois
From: Darren Elliott <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:43 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Clerk Mailbox Subject: Please Preserve Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing to strongly support preserving and protecting Santa Monica Airport.
SMO is far more than just a local airfield. It is a critical public asset that serves emergency response operations, medical transport, wildfire support, law enforcement, disaster preparedness, business aviation, flight training, and regional transportation needs for all of Southern California.
Once airports are closed, they are gone forever. In a region already struggling with congestion, infrastructure limitations, and emergency preparedness challenges, eliminating an active airport is short-sighted and irreversible.
Santa Monica Airport has served the community for generations and continues to provide significant economic and public safety value. It supports jobs, local businesses, aviation education, and access for countless professionals and service providers who contribute to the region’s economy every day.
I also believe preserving aviation infrastructure is important for the future of Los Angeles County. As population density increases and transportation demands continue to grow, maintaining strategically located airports becomes even more essential.
I respectfully urge the City Council to reconsider efforts that would permanently close or dismantle the airport and instead pursue solutions that preserve SMO as a functioning aviation facility while responsibly addressing community concerns.
Please protect this historic and strategically important airport for future generations.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thanks,
Darren Elliott
Southern California Decking, Inc.
Building Lasting Relationships Based on Honest Foundations (310) 569-3129 Cell
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[email protected]
www.waterproofed.com
License # 958034
Thank you,
Darren Elliott
Southern California Decking, Inc.
Lasting Relationships Built on Honest Foundations
(310) 569-3129 Cell
[email protected]
www.waterproofed.com
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1055 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 153
Mitchell Kois
From: Richard Gold <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:41 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Rick Gold
Wilmont
Sent from my iPad
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Mitchell Kois
From: Michelle Hansel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:23 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Santa Monica, North of Montana
Sent from my iPhone
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Mitchell Kois
From: Amir Yazdi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:07 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Amir Yazdi
Sunset Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Jennifer Michael <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 7:58 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
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.
My father learned how to fly at this airport and my daughter has taken flying lessons here as well. There's an enƟre aeronauƟcal industry that needs to be able to have a place to grow and where beƩer than a local 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.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Gilbert Michael
Cheviot Hills
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Packet Pg. 1059 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 157
Mitchell Kois
From: RoseMary Regalbuto <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 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 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 part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
RoseMary Regalbuto
Sent from my iPad
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Mitchell Kois
From: Kathleen Fazio <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 7:37 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
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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Fazio
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Packet Pg. 1061 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 159
Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 7:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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, Linda Buck NOMA
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Packet Pg. 1062 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 160
Mitchell Kois
From: Chris Jenkins <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:50 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
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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Local airports like Santa Monica serve as gateways into aviation for many. I grew up going to airshows, car shows, talks, and other events at my local hometown airport, and have fond memories with family and friends. Los Angeles has always had a reputation as a hotbed for aerospace and smalltown airports like Santa Monica offer ways for young people to get "hooked" on aviation. Whether it is watching aircraft takeoff and land from the observation deck, attending one of the many community events centered around aviation, taking an introductory flight lesson, or pursuing a pilot's license, Santa Monica offers the community a gateway into the otherwise exclusive community that is aviation. Without small airports like Santa Monica, I wouldn't have a career as a successful engineer working in the aviation industry.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 1063 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 161
Sincerely,
Chris Jenkins
Robinson Helicopter Company
Marina Del Rey
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Mitchell Kois
From: Janell BEST HAIR BY JANELL.COM <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 5:25 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Marianne Pillarella
Santa Monica Pier
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Packet Pg. 1065 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 1 Mitchell Kois
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 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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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing from Florida, I have flown into Santa Monica many times over the years, It’s such a beautiful, culturally and economically important part of the city, when an urban airport closes it is nearly impossible to replace.
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Klavan
Oakland Park, Florida
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Packet Pg. 1066 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 2 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee
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Packet Pg. 1067 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 3 Mitchell Kois
From: Christian Gastón Palmaz <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:36 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 writing to strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while thoughtfully exploring opportunities to expand park space and community benefits alongside it.
Santa Monica Airport is a historic and strategic public asset whose importance extends far beyond city boundaries. Decisions about its future will have lasting consequences for regional connectivity, emergency access, local businesses, aviation jobs, and economic activity. Closing the airport would be an irreversible step with enormous financial implications for the City at a time when Santa Monica already faces significant budget pressures. A park-only approach would likely require hundreds of millions of dollars and many years before residents see meaningful public benefit.
At the same time, it is increasingly clear that many residents support a balanced vision — one that preserves the airport while expanding open space, recreation, and community amenities. That sentiment was evident at the most recent City Council meeting, where 65 letters were submitted and numerous individuals spoke in support of maintaining the airport. Those speakers made a compelling case that Santa Monica does not have to choose between aviation and public space. The City has an opportunity to pursue both, while also positioning itself as a leader in clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies that can benefit the broader region.
I respectfully urge the City to slow down, listen carefully to residents, and avoid rushing toward a permanent closure of this important community resource. A balanced, forward-looking solution can preserve the airport’s benefits while creating meaningful new public spaces and amenities for the community.
Thank you for your service and consideration.
Sincerely,
Christian Palmaz
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Packet Pg. 1068 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 4 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:29 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Keep the Airport open
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Stevan Hill <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:46 PM
To: Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Peer Chacko <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellisa Hall <[email protected]>; Josh Hamilton <[email protected]>; Shawn Landres <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Planning Commission Comments <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Jim Ries <[email protected]>; Padilla Senator Alex <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Samuel Tolkin <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Zamora Mark <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep the Airport open
EXTERNAL
2/3 of the public want the airport open!
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Packet Pg. 1071 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 7 Stevan Hill
Business Development for North America
310-880-9200
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Packet Pg. 1072 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 8 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:29 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Protect Santa Monica Airport Land for the Community, Not Developers Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Lauren de la Fuente <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Oliver Chi <[email protected]>; Planning Commission Comments <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Airport Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: Protect Santa Monica Airport Land for the Community, Not Developers
EXTERNAL
Dear Members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing as a concerned resident to urge the City to protect the future of the Santa Monica Airport land by either preserving it as an airport or transforming it into the Great Park the community was promised. What must not happen is turning this land over to developers for more housing and mixed-use projects.
At some point, the City has to acknowledge reality. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Santa Monica is already struggling with excessive vacancies in both retail and residential properties. Apartments are sitting empty. Retail storefronts remain vacant across the city. Rents are coming down because supply is already outpacing demand.
And yet, despite these clear warning signs resulting in the need for a Realignment Plan, the City continues to pursue policies that assume more development is the answer rather than fixing what is already broken.
If prior planning efforts had genuinely reflected what the community wanted, there would be no need for a “realignment” program today. Residents have repeatedly voiced concerns about overdevelopment, loss of character, congestion, and the erosion of what once made Santa Monica livable, unique and thriving.
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Packet Pg. 1073 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 9 Adding more development on the airport land also does not solve the deeper issues affecting Santa Monica today.
Residents are concerned about public safety, homelessness, quality of life, and the visible decline of once-thriving commercial corridors. More apartments and mixed-use development will not address those concerns. Expanding development without first restoring public trust, safety, and economic vitality risks accelerating the very problems the City is now trying to correct through its Realignment efforts.
The airport land is one of the last major opportunities to create something meaningful and lasting for the people who already live here. A true Great Park would preserve open space, improve quality of life, support families, and serve future generations. Preserving the airport as an airport would also maintain an important civic and transportation asset.
Either option keeps this land in service of the public.
But once housing developers gain control of this land, Santa Monica will effectively be in their hands permanently. There will be no going back. More apartments and commercial projects will not revive the city. They will deepen the very problems residents have been raising for years.
Santa Monica does not need more overdevelopment disguised as revitalization. It needs leadership willing to recognize when a strategy is failing and courageous enough to change course.
Please protect this land for the community, not for developers.
Sincerely,
Lauren de la Fuente
Santa Monica Resident and Voter for More Than 26 Years
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Packet Pg. 1074 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 10 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:28 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: No trapeze school at SM airport!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Leslye Schwartz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 9:51 AM
To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]> Subject: No trapeze school at SM airport!
EXTERNAL
Formal objection to the Santa Monica Trapeze School relocating to 2800 Airport Avenue.
Will increase traffic.
Will be an eye-sore to the neighborhood.
Will decrease property value.
Key Grievances
1. Broken Promise by the City of SM – At a Sept. 23, 2024 SM Airport Commission meeting, the City promised to notify adjacent residents. Over the following 18 months, that outreach never happened.Neighbors only found out March 22, 2026, when a sign was posted on the site and construction process began.
2. Major Change of Use, No Public Review — The site was formerly a low-intensity parking area for SMC. The trapeze school brings amplified music, crowds, a 40+ foot structure, and operations 7 days a week, permitted hours of 10am to10pm — yet received less review than a minor 1984 permit on the same parcel.
3. Documented Property Value Loss — Local real estate experts estimate a single 1,200 square ft. adjacent home could lose up to 20% in its value, or $400K–$700K with the visual/audible obstruction of this trapeze school. Across 25+ homes, the cumulative impact is enormous.
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Packet Pg. 1075 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 11 4. Unresolved Safety Dangers — The 40-foot metal trapeze structure sits near high-voltage power lines managed by SCE and LADWP. There is no evidence either utility was consulted or issued safety clearance. The school also has a prior $2M personal injury settlement on record (Jan. 2026).
5. Neighborhood Incompatibility — Daily amplified music, PA announcements, vocal commands, evening lighting, and direct sightlines into private backyards will disrupt a quiet residential community whose residents had no vote in Santa Monica's process.
6. Increased Traffic – Airport Avenue is a single, two-way lane. With the forecasted distraction of trapeze clients and staff flying through the air, in close proximity to the heavily used 23rd/Walgrove Ave, traffic will be impaired, causing back up and additional noise, particularly during the peak hours of operation and rush hour.
7. The City of SM Created This Problem— Santa Monica displaced the trapeze school from the Pier (a decision even City Councilmember Negrete called "heartbreaking"), and is now effectively offloading that burden onto a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles. They should support this small business, but without creating an incompatible situation -Leslye Schwartz
12600 Stanwood Place
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Packet Pg. 1076 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 12 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:28 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Formal objection to the Santa Monica Trapeze School relocating to 2800 Airport Avenue.
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Thanks,
Amy Larkin
Administrative Staff Assistant- City Council Office
From: Greg Easterly <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]> Subject: Formal objection to the Santa Monica Trapeze School relocating to 2800 Airport Avenue.
EXTERNAL
Formal objection to the Santa Monica Trapeze School relocating to 2800 Airport Avenue.
Will increase traffic.
Will be an eye-sore to the neighborhood.
Will decrease property value.
Key Grievances
1 Broken Promise by the City of SM – At a Sept. 23, 2024 SM Airport Commission meeting, the City promised to notify adjacent residents. Over the following 18 months, that outreach never happened.Neighbors only found out March 22, 2026, when a sign was posted on the site and construction process began.
2 Major Change of Use, No Public Review — The site was formerly a low-intensity parking area for SMC.
The trapeze school brings amplified music, crowds, a 40+ foot structure, and operations 7 days a week, permitted hours of 10am to10pm — yet received less review than a minor 1984 permit on the same parcel. 3 Documented Property Value Loss — Local real estate experts estimate a single 1,200 square ft. adjacent home could lose up to 20% in its value, or $400K–$700K with the visual/audible obstruction of this trapeze school. Across 25+ homes, the cumulative impact is enormous. 4 Unresolved Safety Dangers — The 40-foot metal trapeze structure sits near high-voltage power lines managed by SCE and LADWP. There is no evidence either utility was consulted or issued safety clearance. The school also has a prior $2M personal injury settlement on record (Jan. 2026).
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Packet Pg. 1077 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 13 5 Neighborhood Incompatibility — Daily amplified music, PA announcements, vocal commands, evening lighting, and direct sightlines into private backyards will disrupt a quiet residential community whose residents had no vote in Santa Monica's process.
6 Increased Traffic – Airport Avenue is a single, two-way lane. With the forecasted distraction of trapeze clients and staff flying through the air, in close proximity to the heavily used 23rd/Walgrove Ave, traffic will be impaired, causing back up and additional noise, particularly during the peak hours of operation and rush hour. 7 The City of SM Created This Problem— Santa Monica displaced the trapeze school from the Pier (a decision even City Councilmember Negrete called "heartbreaking"), and is now effectively offloading that burden onto a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles. They should support this small business, but without creating an incompatible situation
-greg easterly
12600 Stanwood Place
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Packet Pg. 1078 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 14 Mitchell Kois
From: Ben Marcus <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:15 AM
To: Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Oliver Chi; councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick
Subject: General Public Comment: Thoughts on the Future of the Airport Land Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and Councilmembers,
I’m writing as someone who grew up in Santa Monica, who is now raising a family here in Sunset Park, and who genuinely loves this city. I also believe the decisions you make about the airport land over the next few years will shape Santa Monica long after all of us are gone.
What I’ve come to realize through countless conversations with neighbors, parents, business owners, teachers, students, and community members is that many people feel boxed into a false choice. The conversation has too often been framed as airport versus park, when I think a lot of residents instinctively feel the answer could — and should — be more nuanced than that.
Personally, I don’t think the highest and best use of this land is either “leave everything exactly as it is” or “wipe everything away and start over.” Santa Monica is more creative than that. I think there’s an opportunity here to create something truly special: a place that combines meaningful park space and recreation with education, culture, innovation, transportation, and community gathering spaces. A place where kids can play soccer on Saturday morning, where families can ride bikes and walk trails, where students can learn engineering or aviation, and where museums, public events, local businesses, and community spaces all exist together in a way that actually feels vibrant and alive.
I also believe some form of aviation should remain part of that future, not because I’m nostalgic for the past, but because I think it would be shortsighted to permanently destroy infrastructure that may become even more valuable over the next few decades. Aviation is changing rapidly. Quiet, low-cost, electric aircraft are here, and will soon be transporting ordinary people around Southern California, taking pressure off our roads. Emergency response, medical transport, regional mobility, and new forms of transportation are all evolving quickly, and Santa Monica already has infrastructure that cities around the world are trying to build from scratch. Once a runway is gone, it is gone forever.
At the same time, I think we need to be more honest as a city about economics. A full airport closure and conversion into a massive park sounds simple in theory, but the capital investment and long-term costs would be enormous, and our residents are tired of rising costs, taxes, and municipal debt. Demolition, remediation, infrastructure replacement, irrigation, maintenance, staffing, and security are not abstract concepts — they become permanent obligations for the city and taxpayers. Meanwhile, this land has the potential to become an extraordinary civic and economic asset if approached thoughtfully. I’m confident there are many highly-credible investors who would gladly engage in meaningful discussions on public-private partnerships for development and operation of the future site that would limit the city’s investment and generate future revenues far exceeding what’s possible with a great park.
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Packet Pg. 1079 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 15 I also want to say clearly that I understand and respect why many residents want more open space. I do too.
I’m not interested in turning this into some endless ideological fight between “airport people” and “park people,” because I think most residents actually want many of the same things: beauty, recreation, sustainability, community, safety, opportunity, and a city that can realistically support itself financially. That’s why I would genuinely welcome broader conversations with park advocates, housing advocates, neighborhood groups, and others about what a balanced long-term vision could look like.
What concerns me is that I don’t think the public process so far has fully captured where the community actually is. Residents were mostly asked what kind of park they wanted, not whether there were hybrid alternatives worth exploring. The statistically representative democratic lottery process that was promoted by city staff was torpedoed by the previous city council late one Tuesday night, and because of that I think many people with more nuanced perspectives simply have not been heard.
That’s clearly changing now. The FM3 polling showing that 67% of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport open in some form surprised a lot of people, but honestly it matches what I hear in everyday conversations around the city.
My hope is that the Council comes away from this moment understanding that residents are giving you permission to think bigger. You are not politically trapped into one predetermined outcome. There are many people in this city who would support a balanced, practical, forward-looking solution that combines parks, public space, economic sustainability, and preservation of long-term infrastructure and opportunity.
Santa Monica has always done its best work when it approached big challenges with ambition and imagination.
I hope we can approach this moment that way too.
Sincerely,
Ben Marcus
Sunset Park Resident
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Packet Pg. 1080 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 16 Mitchell Kois
From: Todd Gilles <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:06 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Todd Gilles
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1081 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 17 Mitchell Kois
From: Travis Crevasse <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:55 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 a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Travis Crevasse
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1082 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 18 Mitchell Kois
From: Arlo Reeves <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:55 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Arthur Arlo Reeves
Northshore
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Packet Pg. 1083 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 19 Mitchell Kois
From: Javon Campbell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Javon Campbell
Redondo Beach
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Packet Pg. 1084 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 20 Mitchell Kois
From: Kristin DuPont <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
KrisƟn DuPont
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1085 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 21 Mitchell Kois
From: Sean Walker <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:48 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sean Walker
BC, Canada
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Packet Pg. 1086 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 22 Mitchell Kois
From: Kevin Olinger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:42 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
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Kevin Olinger
Studio City
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1087 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 23 Mitchell Kois
From: Chris Sattlberger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis
Subject: Proposed closure of SMO airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am deeply concerned about the plans to close SMO airport.
This airport serves a critical infrastructure role for Santa Monica and, indeed, the entire Westside.
What concerns me most is the potential loss of an airport that’s important for medical transport.
I fly as volunteer pilot for Angel Flight West, and we transport patients from all over California to SMO.
These patients come for specialist treatment (often cancer), that is not available in their communities.
The airport is ideally located due to its proximity to several medical centers, notably UCLA and Cedars Sinai. Loss of SMO would significantly impact these flights, as the ground transportation from other LA area airports is vastly longer and fraught with more logistical problems.
I therefore urge you to maintain SMO.
Respectfully.
Chris Sattlberger
(310) 694-1752
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Packet Pg. 1088 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 24 Mitchell Kois
From: Jonathan Ornstein <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
PS. Please excuse the typos and misspellings. I’m on an aircraŌ and working from my phone. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to be heard.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 12, 2026, at 6:21 PM, Jonathan Ornstein <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> My name is Jonathan Ornstein and I have been a homeowner in Santa Monica since 2000 and a full Ɵme resident for most of the 1980s. I currently own a home a few hundred yards from the west end of runway at the airport. In addiƟon to my familiarity of the airport given my proximity I am also the recently reƟred chairman and CEO of Mesa Airlines, a regional airline that flies commercial jets for major airlines like United. >> Like all of my neighbors I was very much aware of the existence of the airport before purchasing my home. I do have a somewhat different view of the airport formed by over 40 years experience in aviaƟon. Rather than view the airport as a nuisance to be closed I strongly urge the council and people of Santa Monica to look at it as both an important historical landmark of tremendous significance but maybe more importantly as an opportunity to create a powerful economic engine to benefit the city as well as a criƟcal piece of the transportaƟon and safety network in our community. In addiƟon with the advent of new clean, quiet, safe aircraŌ powered by hybrid, electric, and hydrogen a truly tremendous leap forward in technology is literally upon us. Before I reƟred I fully embraced this new technology and led both Mesa and United in parƟcipaƟng in the development of a number of exciƟng advanced air mobility aircraŌ. The opportunity for Santa Monica to benefit from this incredible transportaƟon transformaƟon will be lost if the airport is shuƩered.
Revenue raised and the anirport could be used to develop educaƟonal programs, as well as recreaƟonal and cultural faciliƟes at the anirport. And to what end would it close? Given the ciƟes current financial situaƟon which, if it was a private enƟty would be technically insolvent due to the huge legal liabiliƟes the city is subject to, is certainly in no condiƟon to consider building a park that is conservaƟvely esƟmated to cost $100s of millions of dollars to construct and millions more to maintain. The idea of building “affordable housing” appears to me to be another “sounds great” idea that is led by a group of sophisƟcated developers that have learned how to exploit good intenƟons for their own benefit - building housing at astronomical prices that ulƟmately benefits no one. We are all well aware of the very quesƟonable pracƟces of those who have learned to “play the game” under the guise of “helping” the homeless or working class families. I truly hope that the council will consider the reality of both of these alternaƟves and see the wisdom of following the overwhelming desire of the people of Santa Monica, who according to recent polling support the airport by an overwhelming majority of 64%.
>>
>> In conclusion the city needs help. It needs financial help. It needs help to reestablish itself as a forward looking city.
Embracing environmentally friendly technology, creaƟng jobs and transportaƟon that helps decongest our roads and insure safety in emergencies is a great first step. Most of all it needs to have pride in what will demonstrate the ability of the city to turn away from misguided policies created by self interest to a community based soluƟon that truly benefits everyone.
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Packet Pg. 1089 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 25 >>
>> Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. >>
>> Most sincerely,
>>
>> Jonathan Ornstein
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1090 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 26 Mitchell Kois
From: Jonathan Ornstein <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:21 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Santa Monica Airport
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
> My name is Jonathan Ornstein and I have been a homeowner in Santa Monica since 2000 and a full Ɵme resident for most of the 1980s. I currently own a home a few hundred yards from the west end of runway at the airport. In addiƟon to my familiarity of the airport given my proximity I am also the recently reƟred chairman and CEO of Mesa Airlines, a regional airline that flies commercial jets for major airlines like United. > Like all of my neighbors I was very much aware of the existence of the airport before purchasing my home. I do have a somewhat different view of the airport formed by over 40 years experience in aviaƟon. Rather than view the airport as a nuisance to be closed I strongly urge the council and people of Santa Monica to look at it as both an important historical landmark of tremendous significance but maybe more importantly as an opportunity to create a powerful economic engine to benefit the city as well as a criƟcal piece of the transportaƟon and safety network in our community. In addiƟon with the advent of new clean, quiet, safe aircraŌ powered by hybrid, electric, and hydrogen a truly tremendous leap forward in technology is literally upon us. Before I reƟred I fully embraced this new technology and led both Mesa and United in parƟcipaƟng in the development of a number of exciƟng advanced air mobility aircraŌ. The opportunity for Santa Monica to benefit from this incredible transportaƟon transformaƟon will be lost if the airport is shuƩered.
Revenue raised and the anirport could be used to develop educaƟonal programs, as well as recreaƟonal and cultural faciliƟes at the anirport. And to what end would it close? Given the ciƟes current financial situaƟon which, if it was a private enƟty would be technically insolvent due to the huge legal liabiliƟes the city is subject to, is certainly in no condiƟon to consider building a park that is conservaƟvely esƟmated to cost $100s of millions of dollars to construct and millions more to maintain. The idea of building “affordable housing” appears to me to be another “sounds great” idea that is led by a group of sophisƟcated developers that have learned how to exploit good intenƟons for their own benefit - building housing at astronomical prices that ulƟmately benefits no one. We are all well aware of the very quesƟonable pracƟces of those who have learned to “play the game” under the guise of “helping” the homeless or working class families. I truly hope that the council will consider the reality of both of these alternaƟves and see the wisdom of following the overwhelming desire of the people of Santa Monica, who according to recent polling support the airport by an overwhelming majority of 64%.
>
> In conclusion the city needs help. It needs financial help. It needs help to reestablish itself as a forward looking city.
Embracing environmentally friendly technology, creaƟng jobs and transportaƟon that helps decongest our roads and insure safety in emergencies is a great first step. Most of all it needs to have pride in what will demonstrate the ability of the city to turn away from misguided policies created by self interest to a community based soluƟon that truly benefits everyone.
>
> Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion.
>
> Most sincerely,
>
> Jonathan Ornstein
> Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1091 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 27 Mitchell Kois
From: Sara Danti <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:18 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
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,
Sara Danti
Mid-City
Sara Danti
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May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1092 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 28 Mitchell Kois
From: pgj libracabletechnologies.com <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:16 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Importance: High
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the activity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into action. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviation. There is a clear path to do both, while positioning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovation, investment, and long-term benefits to the entire community.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Palle Jensen
Brentwood, South Gretna Green Way
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Packet Pg. 1093 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 29 Best regards
Palle Gravesen Jensen
CEO, Executive MBA
Libra Cable Technologies Inc.
2707 Plaza Del Amo, Building 601
Torrance 90503, California USA
Ph: +1 310.618.8182 ext 110
Our Values: TRUST-QUALITY-RESPECT-SAFETY-TOLERANCE
DISCLAIMER: This information and any attachments contained in this email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email, and delete the original message immediately.
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Packet Pg. 1094 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 30 Mitchell Kois
From: BRENT KESSEL <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident 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 part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Brent Kessel
Northeast corner of the city
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Packet Pg. 1095 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 31 Mitchell Kois
From: Matheus Souto Montoto <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Matheus Souto Montoto
242 horizon ave, Venice
Enviado do meu iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1096 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 32 Mitchell Kois
From: Graham Gitlin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:10 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Graham Gitlin
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1097 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 33 Mitchell Kois
From: Terence Young <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:08 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Terence Young
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1098 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 34 Mitchell Kois
From: Jesse Lunenfeld <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:05 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
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jesse Lunenfeld
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1099 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 35 Mitchell Kois
From: PAUL and JIGGER STABY <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:56 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Paul Staby
Durango CO
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 1100 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 36 Mitchell Kois
From: Michael Gold <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:47 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because as a current airline captain and recreaƟonal pilot who learned to fly in the Los Angeles basin, I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.
As a child growing up in East Hollywood, opportuniƟes to explore the incredible field of aerospace were few and far between. Going to small general aviaƟon airports to watch airplanes fly set the spark in me for a wonderful life as a pilot. I am saddened when I think of robbing our future generaƟons from this inspiraƟon and opportunity. Later, in my 20’s when I was learning to fly at Van Nuys Airport, the network of small Southern California airports that has been gradually diminishing over the years was essenƟal to my well-rounded training as a pilot that my tens of thousands of annual passengers currently benefit from. In my early 30’s I served rural California communiƟes as an emergency air ambulance pilot and we frequently flew paƟents to Santa Monica Airport for emergency medical aƩenƟon and the value of this airport was once again reaffirmed. AddiƟonally, the safety SMO Airport offers the aviaƟon community as a wellposiƟoned alternate airport for light aircraŌ cannot be overstated. All this to say that beyond its incredibly rich historic and cultural significance, the Santa Monica airport sƟll serves as an essenƟal part of our aviaƟon infrastructure and must be preserved for aviaƟon safety, community emergency readiness, as a training tool for the next generaƟon of commercial pilots and as a beacon of inspiraƟon for our youth.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Gold
323 219 7601
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Packet Pg. 1101 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 37 Mitchell Kois
From: Spirit. of Santa Monica <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Oliver Chi
Subject: Item 1: Sharing Independent FM3 Survey Results on the Future of Santa Monica Airport Attachments: SMO Airport Issues Survey.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Staff,
We are writing to share the attached independent survey conducted by FM3 Research regarding public attitudes toward the Santa Monica Airport and its future.
Over the past several years, our organization has hosted innovation talks, STEM programs, open houses, educational events for children, aviation history programming, and community gatherings at the airport.
Through those efforts, we have interacted with thousands of Santa Monicans from every neighborhood and demographic group across the city. What consistently stood out to us was the level of excitement, curiosity, and civic pride people expressed about the airport and its broader potential as a community asset.
That experience seemed increasingly at odds with the prevailing perception coming from City Hall and public discourse that the community broadly wanted the airport closed. We felt it was important to better understand what Santa Monica voters actually believe about the airport and its future through a credible, scientifically conducted survey process.
To do that, we retained FM3 Research, one of California’s most respected public opinion research firms. FM3 regularly conducts polling for cities, public agencies, labor organizations, nonprofits, and civic institutions throughout California, including work for the City of Santa Monica itself. The survey was conducted using scientifically weighted methods among randomly selected registered Santa Monica voters, with interviews conducted in both English and Spanish through phone and online outreach. We found the results both interesting and important.
Among the key findings:
More than 8 in 10 Santa Monica voters are familiar with the airport. Voters hold broadly favorable views of the airport, with 62% expressing a favorable impression and only 20% expressing an unfavorable one.
Even among residents living within one mile of the airport, a majority still view the airport favorably. After hearing a neutral factual description of the issue, two-thirds of Santa Monica voters preferred keeping part of the airport open while improving the land with additional community benefits, compared to only 25% who preferred immediate closure and conversion to a park. Support for keeping the airport open exists across every part of the city, including every ZIP code surveyed.
Particularly noteworthy, renters supported keeping the airport open at even higher rates than homeowners. Renters under 50 favored keeping the airport open by a margin of 76% to 17%. Support also transcended age, tenure in Santa Monica, and familiarity with the airport itself.
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Packet Pg. 1102 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 38 We recognize that reasonable people can disagree about the future of the airport, and we understand there are many competing priorities facing the city. But we believe these results are significant because they challenge the assumption that airport closure reflects a broad public consensus.
What we hear repeatedly from residents is not simply a desire to preserve aviation for its own sake. Rather, many Santa Monicans see the airport as a rare civic asset that can evolve into something uniquely valuable for the city: a place that combines innovation, education, culture, recreation, small business activity, open space, and aviation in a financially sustainable way that does not impose major new burdens on taxpayers.
We hope these survey results can contribute constructively to the city’s ongoing planning process and help ensure that decisions about the future of the airport are informed by current public sentiment, not assumptions formed years ago under very different circumstances. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the findings further and continue working collaboratively with the City, residents, park advocates, neighborhood groups, businesses, and other stakeholders on a future vision for the airport that benefits the entire Santa Monica community.
Sincerely,
Spirit of Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 1103 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 39 Mitchell Kois
From: Anthony Longobardo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:41 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Anthony Longobardo
Orange County
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Packet Pg. 1104 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 40 Mitchell Kois
From: Dan Busta <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:36 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 writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Dan Busta
Los Angeles
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Packet Pg. 1105 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 41 Mitchell Kois
From: Raul Segredo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:31 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Raul Segredo
Cheers,
Raul Segredo
President
Avionica, Inc.
9941 W Jessamine St
Miami, FL. 33157
Office 786-544-1104
Mobile 305-984-4936
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Packet Pg. 1106 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 42 Mitchell Kois
From: Sean Beck <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:24 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Caroline Torosis; Barry Snell; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin; Dan Hall
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 Council,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sean Beck
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Packet Pg. 1107 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 43 Mitchell Kois
From: Shane Brabyn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Shane Brabyn
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1108 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 44 Mitchell Kois
From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:24 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: 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.
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. 1109 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 45 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,
Brad Podosin
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Packet Pg. 1110 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 46 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:23 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: Lausanne Miller <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:02 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1111 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 47 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Lausanne Miller
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1112 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 48 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:23 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: Robert Lansbury <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:57 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 1113 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 49 Sincerely,
Robert Lansbury
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1114 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 50 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:23 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: Benjamin Donel <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:43 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1115 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 51 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Donel
Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1116 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 52 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Robert Krasny <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:41 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1117 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 53 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Robert Krasny
Santa Monica Canyon
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Packet Pg. 1118 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 54 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Ellie Grenfell <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ellie Grenfell
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Packet Pg. 1119 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 55 Brentwood
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Packet Pg. 1120 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 56 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Lynn Rosenthal <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:59 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Lynn Rosenthal
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Packet Pg. 1121 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 57 Brentwood
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1122 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 58 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: What other Santa Monica public infrastructure inspires and fulfills dreams? Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Matthew Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:55 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: What other Santa Monica public infrastructure inspires and fulfills dreams?
EXTERNAL
Councilmembers - I’m sure (hope) you’re being flooded with the templated copy below the line, but wanted to share my own personal sentiment.
I lived near Santa Monica airport for years, trained at a local flight school, spent evenings studying at the on-site restaurant/pub when it was open, got my private pilot’s license. I spent afternoons during covid watching planes land from the outdoor viewing platform, shared the joys of general aviation with friends, and marveled that Santa Monica airport existed in our backyard - in the midst of the largest metropolis in the US.
I fulfilled at lifelong dream at Santa Monica Airport. How many other piece of public infrastructure do people say that about?
Spend a few hours at the viewing platform yourself. You’ll see kids, parents, couples, grandparents, pilots, and enthusiasts pointing and watching the skies. Inspired by the miracle of human flight.
I hope you’ll reconsider transforming Santa Monica airport into place where aviation dreams and community space are mutually fulfilling. Santa Monica airport is a critical piece of regional infrastructure - choosing the whims of a small number of wealthy local property owners (who chose to live near an airport!) over the interests of the broader community is a pretty undemocratic way to destroy community, trust, and the unique character of Santa Monica. What instead - another pickleball court with a Starbucks down the street?
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Packet Pg. 1123 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 59 You have a chance to lead - to be innovative, progressive (the actual definition of “progress”), preserve jobs, and balance community needs. Please rethink your decision.
Matt Johnson
—————————————————
Template from https://www.savesamo.com/take-action
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Matthew Johnson
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Packet Pg. 1124 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 60 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Katrina Carlson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:57 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 1125 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 61 Katrina Carlson
16th street
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Packet Pg. 1126 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 62 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Vincent DeVille <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:55 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Vincent DeVille
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Packet Pg. 1127 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 63 Ocean Park
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Packet Pg. 1128 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 64 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:22 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: Ruben Huizar <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:47 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1129 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 65 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ruben Huizar
Ocean Park resident
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Packet Pg. 1130 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 66 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: Aram Kadish <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:13 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Aram Kadish
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Packet Pg. 1131 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 67 Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1132 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 68 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:09 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 1133 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 69 Rao Meka
Rao Meka
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Packet Pg. 1134 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 70 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: Kenneth Chen <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:03 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 1135 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 71 Sincerely,
Kenneth Chen
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Packet Pg. 1136 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 72 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: Rachel Choi <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:26 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1137 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 73 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Rachel Choi
Sunset park
Rachel Choi
cell# 714-318-2370
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Packet Pg. 1138 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 74 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: Jake Sager <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:34 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I beg and plead that you reconsider the closing of one of Santa Monica’s most valuable assets — the Santa Monica Airport.
I am in strong agreement that we need additional community space and community benefits, but I believe these things can go hand in hand with keeping our historic airport open.
Santa Monica Airport is home to those of us who grew up in the aviation community. Some of us took our first flights here, did our first solo here, and received our license here. The community is vibrant and passionate, and most of all, it’s filled with love and kindness. We all look out for each other, and we all care so much about this community.
I’ve seen the energy at our airport event days. It’s a place to get everyone excited about the idea of flight, and to make flight dreams come true.
The airport is an invaluable resource, weather it be to further flight training, or to provide a base for firefighting, medevac ops, and other essential services. Every other airport in the vicinity is experiencing crowding issues, and closing SMO will only exacerbate the problem. It might even lead to worse flight patterns overhead, as it’s all too likely that it will become a flight training area due to the high LAX airspace shelf surrounding the airport and flat terrain.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1139 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 75 implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jake Sager
Playa Vista
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Packet Pg. 1140 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 76 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:21 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: David Derognat <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:27 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
David Derognat
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Packet Pg. 1141 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 77 Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 1142 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 78 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: Mark Nicholson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 10:37 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
The Santa Monica airport is a vital resource for disaster relief. Keep it open. Keep it modern. It is a jewel that should be valued. Neighborhood parks generate no revenue but we fight to protect them. Airport generate income and deserve jealous protecƟon as well. As public servants, the Council has a responsibility to preserve civic resources.
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our Southern California community.
Sincerely,
Mark Nicholson
San Diego
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1143 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 79 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: Miu miu Nme <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:42 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1144 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 80 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Tammy Cottey
Sunset park
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Packet Pg. 1145 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 81 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: Maurine Hacker <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:33 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses.
We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Maurine Hacker
Santa Monica
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Packet Pg. 1146 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 82 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: Jennifer Perugini <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:21 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Perugu
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Packet Pg. 1147 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 83 Santa Monica mid-city
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1148 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 84 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: mulheran <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 5:04 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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.
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Packet Pg. 1149 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 85 Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Daniel Mulheran
Sunset
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Packet Pg. 1150 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 86 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:20 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: Alex Kroll <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
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. The vast airport property can accommodate future development to incorporate both a park and airfield: massive parking lots sit mostly empty and unused warehouses can be repurposed.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community Item 1
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Packet Pg. 1151 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 87 resource while adding new public space and amenities for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport. Let's make the most of what we have rather than permanently taking away a limited, valuable resource.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Alex Kroll
Mar vista
Alex Kroll
President, Test Pilot
AeroTSC, LLC
661-429-0458
www.aerotsc.com
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Packet Pg. 1152 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 88 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: James Wright (ASDFZXCV) <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 6:25 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
James Wright
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Packet Pg. 1153 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 89 Westside
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Packet Pg. 1154 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 90 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: George Balian <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:21 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
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Packet Pg. 1155 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 91 Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
George Balian-Leverette
Los Angeles
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Packet Pg. 1156 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 92 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: SARA BUSS <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sara Buss
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Packet Pg. 1157 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 93 Pacific Palisades
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1158 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 94 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: Jamie Marie Davis <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:46 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
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.
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Packet Pg. 1159 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,
Jamie Marie Davis
Wilshire-Montana
Also, I would like to add that my Father, Paul E Davis, along with many others plead their Case against the City and won, not to close the Airport, for many reasons more than what only some people have stated.
The fact that our Federal Aide from the Federal Government is tied to the Airport is reason enough to keep the Airport open for an eternity.
I sincerely want each and every one of you to think more carefully the devastating impact a closure of the Airport will have on every single individual residing in the City limits and those of whom in the outlying areas that will be affected. And, we all know who is culpable for our demise should it come to pass.
Regards,
Jamie Marie Davis
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Packet Pg. 1160 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 96 Mitchell Kois
From: Ryan Krill <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Ryan Krill
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Packet Pg. 1161 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 97 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 6:08 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Duron
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Packet Pg. 1162 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 98 Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:19 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: Brandon BaƩaglia <bcbaƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:29 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
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 1163 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 99 Sincerely,
Brandon BaƩaglia
Sunset Park
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Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: MaƩ Landes <maƩ[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:22 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am 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 currently, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. I lived next to the airport for almost 8 years, and as someone who enjoyed watching the planes come in to land, I miss it. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Packet Pg. 1165 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 101
Sincerely,
MaƩhew Landes
Mid City
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Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: MELISSA FEINBERG <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 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 Santa Monica resident who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
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Sincerely,
Melissa Feinberg
Oak St / Sunset Park
Sent from my iPhone
Melissa Feinberg
PROPERTY MASTER
[email protected]
(818) 612-1654
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Packet Pg. 1168 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 104
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: Sofia Gregory <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:02 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Sofia Gregory
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Packet Pg. 1169 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 105
sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 1170 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 106
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: Phil Ammo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:17 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 while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it maƩers to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and conƟnued aviaƟon use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporƟng innovaƟon that benefits the enƟre city.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
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Cliff Amoi
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Packet Pg. 1172 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 108
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: Soltan Morad BakhƟar <soltan.bakhƟ[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:26 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Soltan Morad BakhƟar
Brentwood
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Packet Pg. 1173 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 109
Sent from my iPad
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Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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: Karen Hart <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 11:33 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 Dear Councilmember,
I live near the airport near national and Barrington. I have owned a home here for 25 years. Before that I rented for 10 years in Mar Vista. The nature of the airport changed over these years as private jets became prevalent. The smell of diesel became prevalent. With no history of cancer in my family, I got breast cancer two times.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport, I would personally prefer a park. With recent restrictions on clean air being lifted by the current Administration, we could really show our support for clean air bye turning this area Into a park. Certainly not more housing as this town is already congested enough.
Please listen to residents and close the airport as it was already voted to be closed.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Karen Hart
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Packet Pg. 1175 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 111
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:18 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 10:34 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport 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.
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Sincerely,
JACOPO DI BONAVENTURA
OCEAN PARK
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1177 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 113
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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: Domonique Perkins <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:33 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Domonique Perkins
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1178 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 114
Airport Park
Sent from my iPhone
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1179 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 115
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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: Jeff Gonzalez <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 7:20 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 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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
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Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jeff Gonzalez
Sunset Park
Best Regards, Jeff Gonzalez
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1181 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 117
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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: benmelechin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 6:30 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1182 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 118
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Melechin
Mar Vista
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1183 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 119
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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: Victoria Gonzalez <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 5:17 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.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Victoria Gonzalez
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1184 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 120
Carson
Sent from my iPhone
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1185 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 121
Mitchell Kois
From: Bastian Manintveld <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:16 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Bastian Manintveld
Pilot and Occasional visitor
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1186 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 122
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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: Pete Malitsis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 4:43 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 wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implicaƟons beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connecƟvity. A parkonly opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that senƟment translate into acƟon, with 65 leƩers submiƩed and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeƟng. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviaƟon, while also posiƟoning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviaƟon technologies, creaƟng benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
PanagioƟs Malitsis
West Hollywood
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1187 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 123
Thank you,
Best Regards
Peter Malitsis
Cell.310-359-5533
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1188 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 124
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:17 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 3:03 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 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, Natalie Shaby Sunset park
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1189 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 125
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:16 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: drdavidplunt <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 12:33 PM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1190 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 126
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
David Lunt
Sent from my Galaxy
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1191 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 127
Mitchell Kois
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:16 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: Dean Carr <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:25 AM
To: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and a student pilot currently at KSMO who lives near the airport, and I am wriƟng because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
As someone whose daily life is directly shaped by the airport and the surrounding area, I value the acƟvity, jobs, and services it brings to our neighborhood. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact the local businesses and livelihoods right outside our doors. A park-only opƟon creates enormous costs for the City at a Ɵme when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents like me, the ones closest to the site, see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while sƟll having park space and businesses. We are also seeing that support turn into acƟon. At the most recent City Council meeƟng, 65 leƩers were submiƩed and several individuals spoke in support of the airport, including residents who emphasized that Santa Monica does not have to choose between park space and aviaƟon. There is a clear path to do both, while posiƟoning the city as a hub for the clean air mobility movement already underway, bringing innovaƟon, investment, and long-term benefits to the enƟre community.
I hope the City will take the Ɵme to pursue balanced soluƟons that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and ameniƟes for those of us who live nearby.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1192 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 128
Sincerely,
Dean Carr
Rose Ave
Sent from my iPhone
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May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1193 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 129
Mitchell Kois
From: Scott Huntington <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:14 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
The Santa Monica Airport is a historic and valuable resource, and decisions about its future have implications beyond city boundaries. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and regional connectivity. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before residents see any benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. We are beginning to see that sentiment translate into action, with 65 letters submitted and individuals speaking in support at the most recent City Council meeting. Those speakers made clear that Santa Monica can pursue both open space and aviation, while also positioning itself as a hub for clean air mobility and emerging aviation technologies, creating benefits that extend across the city and the broader region.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue balanced solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Kim Huntington
Kim and Scott Huntington
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1194 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 130
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: DEUCE THE TRUTH <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:06 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 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.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1195 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 131
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Da’Ron Collins
Ocean Park
DEUCE THE TRUTH
Truth Music Group
p: 510.859.8790
w: www.DeuceTheTruth.com
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1196 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 132
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: orange J <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 10:36 AM
Cc: Caroline Torosis <[email protected]>; Jesse Zwick <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Dan Hall <[email protected]>; Ellis Raskin <[email protected]>; Barry Snell <[email protected]>; Natalya Zernitskaya <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office <[email protected]>; Susan Cline <[email protected]>; Peter James <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Oliver Chi <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport
EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open while exploring ways to expand park space and community benefits.
Even though I do not live right next to the airport, it matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica the city it is. We do not want an irreversible decision that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on. A park-only option creates enormous costs for the City at a time when Santa Monica is already facing serious budget challenges, and would likely take many years and hundreds of millions of dollars before any resident sees a benefit.
Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 65 letters were submitted and residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use. Speakers highlighted the opportunity for Santa Monica to serve as a leader in clean air mobility, supporting innovation that benefits the entire city.
I hope the City will take the time to pursue solutions that preserve this important community resource while adding new public space and amenities for all Santa Monica residents.
Please listen to residents and avoid rushing toward closing the airport.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Item 1
May 12, 2026
Item 1
May 12, 2026
1.A.a
Packet Pg. 1197 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) 133
Sincerely,
JACOPO DI BONAVENTURA
OCEAN PARK
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May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Packet Pg. 1198 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 3] (7725 : Written Comments) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 2.A
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Manager's Office
Subject: Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month
Prepared By: Amy Larkin, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
2.A
Packet Pg. 1199
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 2.B
1 of 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, City Manager's Office
Subject: Proclamation: Public Work's Week/Bike Month
Prepared By: Amy Larkin, Staff Assistant III
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Written Comments
2.B
Packet Pg. 1200
1 Mitchell Kois
From: Jacob Wasserman <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 8:39 PM
To: councilmtgitems
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Item 2-B
May 12, 2026
Item 2-B
May 12, 2026
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Anuj Gupta, Director of Transportation, Department of Transportation, Transit Maintenance
Subject: Award Bid #4507 to Clean Energy Corporation for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel for the Department of Transportation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #4507 to Clean Energy Corporation to provide renewable liquid natural gas for the Department of Transportation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clean Energy Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $7,279,967, including a 10% contingency, for a five-year period, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
Summary
Big Blue Bus (BBB), a division of the Santa Monica Department of Transportation (DOT), operates 195 transit buses across 69 square miles of greater Los Angeles, providing an average of 820,000 rides each month. DOT is committed to the City of Santa Monica’s (City) sustainability goals through the purchase of zero-emission transit buses and the purchase of the lowest carbon intensity fuel available for its fleet of existing natural gas buses. BBB currently operates 34 battery electric buses and 159 buses powered by renewable liquid natural gas (RLNG) harvested and produced in California. Staff recommends awarding Bid #4507 to Clean Energy to provide renewable liquid natural gas fuel for transit buses in an amount not to exceed $7,279,967 for a five-year period beginning in FY 2026-27.
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Discussion
DOT has begun transitioning its fleet of BBB transit buses to zero-emission battery electric buses (BEBs), with 34 BEBs currently in service and an additional 30 BEBs on order with delivery scheduled for 2027. Due to the age of its existing transit bus fleet, DOT will continue to operate natural gas buses for a five-year period at a minimum.
DOT currently operates 159 natural gas-powered buses fueled by RLNG that is 100% domestically produced and is derived from harvested landfill methane. This fuel is nonfracked methane harvested from organic waste in landfills. The process of harvesting and processing RLNG provides a product that has fewer impurities than conventional natural gas and is a cleaner burning source of methane fuel. Historically, this gas has been burned off into the atmosphere but can be harvested and collected as fuel.
The use of RLNG significantly reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The measure of emissions reduction involves calculating Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits and greenhouse gas emissions. LCFS promotes the use of greenhouse gasreducing transportation fuels such as liquid biofuels, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen through a fuel-neutral declining carbon intensity standard which is administered by the California Air Resources Board. Carbon intensity (CI) is a measure of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production, distribution, and consumption of transportation fuels. To achieve the GHG reductions at the lowest cost and in the most consumer-responsive manner, LCFS uses a market-based credit trading system to allow providers to choose how they reduce emissions while responding to consumer demand. The low CI of the RLNG fuel that DOT uses generates credits that are used to offset the cost of purchasing RLNG fuel, reducing vehicle operating costs.
Staff recommends Bid #4507 be awarded to Clean Energy to provide renewable natural gas fuel, which will enable the City to purchase renewable natural gas to fuel its fleet of transit buses and other City-operated natural gas vehicles.
Vendor Selection
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Bidder Recommendation
Best and Only Bidder Clean Energy, a California corporation Evaluation Criteria Price, Experience
Municipal Code SMMC 2.24.180
Submittals Received
Clean Energy, a California
corporation $7,279,967
Taylor DM Brands, Inc. No Bid
Bid Data
Date Posted Posted On Advertised In (City
Charter & SMMC)
Vendors
Downloaded
Date Publicly
Opened
2/4/2026 City's Online
Bidding Site
Santa Monica Daily
Press 16 2/27/2026
Additional Vendor Outreach & Justification to Award
Clean Energy was the only bidder to submit a bid to provide renewable natural gas (RLNG) that meets all City requirements for methane purity and delivery temperatures included in the bid specifications. One bidder submitted a "No Bid" response stating that they do not offer the products specified in the bid. Based on price and experience, Clean Energy is recommended as the best and only bidder.
Environmental Review
The contract to provide RLNG fuel to the Transportation Department is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 exempts Class 1 (Existing Facilities) projects from CEQA, which includes the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The furnishing of RLNG fuel would not result in any modifications to existing maintenance facilities and would not expand or materially change existing maintenance operations or increase the
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City’s fleet natural gas vehicles and transit buses. Therefore, this is categorically exempt as set forth in Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Additionally, the contract is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that CEQA does not apply “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The contract would provide RLNG fuel and would not have a physical impact on the environment.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to approve funding from the Big Blue Bus fund to award a contract with Clean Energy to provide renewable natural gas. Funds are included in the FY 2026-27 Budget Plan which was approved by Council in the FY 2025-27 Adopted Biennial Budget.
Contract Request
FY 2026-27
Request Amount Future Years Amount Department Account # Total Contract Amount $2,364,349 $4,915,618 60600013.521841 $7,279,967
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.
Prepared By: David Nanjo, Administrative Analyst
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Clean Energy Oaks
B. Clean Energy City of Santa Monica Levine Act
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Packet Pg. 1206 Attachment: Clean Energy Oaks (7570 : Award Bid for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel)
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Packet Pg. 1207 Attachment: Clean Energy City of Santa Monica Levine Act (7570 : Award Bid for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel)
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Packet Pg. 1208 Attachment: Clean Energy City of Santa Monica Levine Act (7570 : Award Bid for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel)
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Packet Pg. 1210 Attachment: Clean Energy City of Santa Monica Levine Act (7570 : Award Bid for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel)
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Packet Pg. 1211 Attachment: Clean Energy City of Santa Monica Levine Act (7570 : Award Bid for Renewable Liquid Natural Gas Fuel) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Dishlip, Director of Public Works, Public Landscape Division Subject: Approval of the First Modification to Agreement # 11757 with RAMCO Corporation for As-Needed General Contractor Services
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first modification to Agreement #11757 (CCS) in the amount of $200,000 with RAMCO Corporation for as-needed general contractor services for the Public Works Department. This will result in a new total amount not to exceed $550,000, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
Summary
To maintain operational continuity and support priority repair and improvement projects funded in part through the Realignment Plan, approved by City Council in October 2025, the Public Landscape Division utilizes Agreement #11757 (CCS) with RAMCO Corporation (RAMCO) for as-needed general contractor services. This agreement provides direct access to contractor services necessary to efficiently complete repair and maintenance work. Due to the accelerated implementation of projects supported by this funding, the existing contract authority has been utilized more quickly than anticipated. Staff recommends increasing the contract authority by $200,000, preserving the existing scope, pricing structure, and terms and conditions, with a revised not-toexceed contract amount of $550,000.
Discussion
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On September 9, 2025, the City Council authorized Agreement #11757 (CCS) with RAMCO Corporation by piggybacking on the competitively procured bid originally awarded through the Facilities Maintenance Division in 2022, for as-needed repair and maintenance services. This agreement preserved the scope, pricing structure, and terms and conditions of the original bid and provided the Public Landscape Division with direct access to contractor services to support repair and maintenance work. No new procurement is required, as the intent is to continue utilizing the competitively procured terms of the original agreement, ensuring service continuity and cost efficiency.
Following execution of the agreement, the Public Landscape Division received additional funding through the Realignment Plan, approved by City Council in October 2025, to support priority repair and improvement projects. This funding allowed staff to advance and complete work efficiently using the existing RAMCO agreement. As a result, the current contract authority has been utilized more quickly than anticipated.
Staff recommends increasing the contract authority by $200,000 to ensure continued access to as-needed general contractor services under agreement #11757 (CCS). This modification would preserve the original contract scope, pricing structure, and terms and conditions and would not change the contract term. Increasing the contract authority would allow staff to continue utilizing contractual services during the divisions course of business and to continue implementation of Realignment funded repair and improvement work, including priority repairs and upgrades throughout the City.
Environmental Review
The modification of this agreement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 15301 provides a Class 1 exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use. This contract solely supports the repair and maintenance of existing public landscape infrastructure and would not involve any expansion or modification to existing facilities. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt as set forth in Section 15301 of the CEQA State Guidelines.
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Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
09/09/2025
(Attachment A)
Original award of Agreement #11757 with RAMCO
Corporation for as-needed general contractor services in an amount not to exceed $350,000
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to approve available funding from the General Fund to increase agreement #11757 with RAMCO Corporation for as-needed general contractor services.
Funds will be included in the proposed Operating Budget for FY 2026-27.
Contract Modification Request
Current
Authorized
Amount
FY 2025-26
Request
Amount
Future Years
Amount Department Account #
Total Revised
Contract
Amount
$112,502 $0.00 $200,000 01500023.529140 $312,502
$30,000 $0.00 $0.00 11500001.550010 $30,000
$40,000 $0.00 $0.00 11500002.529140 $40,000
$117,498 $0.00 $0.00 C1109170.689000 $117,498
$50,000 $0.00 $0.00 53500001.529140 $50,000
$350,000 $0.00 $200,000 Totals $550,000
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.
Prepared By: Miles Friesen, Administrative Analyst
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. 03 Oaks Initiative Form - RAMCO 25 26
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B. September 9, 2025 Staff Report (web link)
C. Levine Act - RAMCO
D. CT# 11757 Original CSA - RAMCO
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Packet Pg. 1217 Attachment: Levine Act - RAMCO (7580 : Public Landscape Division RAMCO General Contractor Contract #11757 First Modification)
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Agreement No. 11757 (CCS)
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Contractual Services Agreement (“Agreement”), entered into as of _________________ (“Execution Date”), by and between the CITY OF SANTA MONICA, a municipal corporation (“City”), and RAMCO General Engineering Contractors (“RAMCO”), is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. The City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of the City.
B. RAMCO is qualified to do business, and is doing business, in the State of California.
RAMCO represents it has the background, knowledge, experience, and expertise necessary to provide the services set forth in this Agreement.
C. The City and RAMCO desire to enter into an agreement for RAMCO to provide contractual services to the City as set forth herein, upon the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Term: This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates two (2) calendar years after the Execution Date, unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 14.
1.1Option to Extend. The City, in its sole and complete discretion, shall have the option to renew this agreement for up to one (1) additional three (3) year periods (“Extension Term), in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit B.
2. RAMCO Services: RAMCO will perform all of the services (“Services”) described in Exhibit A, Scope of Services. RAMCO will complete the Services in accordance with Exhibit B, Budget.
3. City Services. The City agrees to:
3.1Make available to RAMCO any currently existing documents, data or information required for the performance of the Services.
3.2Designate a representative authorized to act on behalf of City.
3.3Promptly examine and render findings on all documents submitted for staff review by RAMCO.
4. Compensation. The City will compensate RAMCO for the Services performed in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000), as set forth in Exhibit B.
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5. Invoices. RAMCO will invoice the City for the Services in accordance with Exhibit B and the City will pay any undisputed amount within 30 days of receipt.
6. Notices. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement, must be in writing and will be deemed served when delivered personally, by email, or on the third business day after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, addressed as follows:
6.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to the City:
Public Landscape Division
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
[email protected]
Re: Agreement No. 11757
with a copy to:
Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office
1685 Main Street, Third Floor
Santa Monica, California 90401
Attention: City Attorney
Re: Agreement No. 11757
6.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals to RAMCO:
RAMCO
PO Box 920878
Sylmar, California 91390
Attention: Emilio Ramirez
[email protected]
Re: Agreement No. 11757
7. Independent Parties. Both parties to this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers of one another. Neither the City nor its officers or employees will have any control over the conduct of RAMCO or any of RAMCO’s agents, employees, or subcontractors, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
8. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties. Any preliminary negotiations and agreements of any kind or nature are merged into this Agreement. No oral agreement or implied covenant may be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by City and RAMCO, and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, RAMCO must procure, maintain and pay for insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by RAMCO or RAMCO’s agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants for the duration of this Agreement. RAMCO must obtain insurance that, at a minimum, meets the requirements for insurance set forth in Exhibit C, Insurance Requirements and Verifications.
10.Defense and Indemnification.
10.1 RAMCO agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, boards and commissions, and employees (collectively, “City”) from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or costs, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, or payments for injury to any person or property (collectively, “Losses”) caused or claimed to be caused by the act, errors, and/or omissions of RAMCO, or RAMCO’s employees, agents, officers, and subcontractors. RAMCO’s responsibilities under this Section 10.1 include liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, which may be in combination with the acts or omissions of RAMCO, its employees, agents or officers, or subcontracors; provided, however, that RAMCO’s duty to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless shall not include any Losses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding RAMCO’s obligation to defend City hereunder, City has the right to conduct its own defense and seek reimbursement for reasonable costs of defense from RAMCO, if City chooses to do so.
10.2 Enforcement Costs. RAMCO agrees to pay any and all costs the City incurs enforcing the indemnity, defense and hold harmless provisions set forth in Section 10.1.
11. Prohibition Against Transfers.
11.1 RAMCO may not assign, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise without the prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without the City’s consent will be null and void, and any assignee, hypothecatee or transferee acquires no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
11.2 The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of RAMCO or of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member of RAMCO, if a partnership or joint venture or syndicate exists, which results in changing the control of RAMCO, will be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means 50% or more of the voting power of the corporation.
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12.Permits and Licenses. RAMCO, at its sole expense, must obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all required business and professional permits, licenses and certificates.
13.Waiver. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement may not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement.
14.Default and Termination.
14.1 If RAMCO fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, and if the default is not cured within a period of five days after the City’s written notice of default specifying the nature of the default, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to RAMCO.
14.2 The City has the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving ten days’ written notice to RAMCO. Upon termination of this Agreement, City will pay RAMCO any compensation earned and unpaid up to the effective date of termination.
15.Compliance with Law. RAMCO must comply with all laws of the State of California and the United States, and all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted or issued by City.
16.Discrimination. RAMCO may not discriminate in the provision of services hereunder because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, AIDS or disability.
17.Nuisance. RAMCO may not maintain, commit, or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
18.Records.
18.1 RAMCO must maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City for any services provided where compensation is on the basis of hourly rates, subcontractor costs, or other direct costs. RAMCO must keep the records, together with supporting documents, separate from other documents and records and maintain them for a period of three years after receipt of final payment.
18.2 RAMCO must maintain records in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the Services and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
RAMCO must clearly identify all records and make them readily accessible to the City. At the City’s request, RAMCO must provide records in an electronic format and, if necessary, access to any proprietary software to view such electronic records.
18.3 RAMCO must allow the City to have free access to RAMCO’s books and records and to inspect all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities Docusign Envelope ID: 41565C0A-518F-4475-8C42-49F2CA54E099
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related to this Agreement. The City has the right to examine or audit RAMCO’s records, and RAMCO agrees to cooperate with any examination or audit of its records. If a City audit discloses an error of 5% or more in information reported by RAMCO, RAMCO agrees to pay the cost of the City’s audit computed on the basis of four times the direct payroll of the audit staff completing the audit and audit report.
19.Work Product; Reports.
19.1 Any work product prepared or caused to be prepared by RAMCO or any subcontractor for this Agreement will be the exclusive property of City. No work product given to or prepared by RAMCO or any subcontractor pursuant to this Agreement may be made available to any individual or organization by RAMCO without prior written approval by City.
19.2 At the City’s request, RAMCO must furnish reports concerning the status of the Services.
20.Standard of Care. RAMCO agrees to provide all Services, including services performed by any subconsultant, in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of RAMCO’s profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions.
21.Subcontractors.
21.1 If RAMCO proposes to have any subcontractor perform any part of the Services, RAMCO must submit a request for approval in writing, describing the scope of work to be subcontracted, the name of the proposed subcontractor, and the total price or hourly rates used in preparing an estimated cost for the subconsultant’s services. The City, in its sole discretion, may grant or deny the request.
21.2 RAMCO will be responsible for the quality of any subcontractor’s work. Every subcontract or agreement of any kind entered into between RAMCO and any subcontractor (or between any subcontractor and others) must contain the following provision:
This agreement is consistent with all terms and conditions of the Agreement No. 11757 (CCS) entered into between the City of Santa Monica and RAMCO on^^____________________.
22.Governing Law. The laws of the State of California, without regard to any choice of law provisions, will govern this Agreement.
23.Venue and Jurisdiction. The City and RAMCO agree that the Services will take place in Los Angeles County. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement may only be brought in either the United States District Court, Central District of California, or the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West District, as appropriate. The parties agree that venue exists in either court, and each party expressly waives any right to transfer to another venue. The parties further agree that either court will have personal jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement.
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24.Survival of Provisions and Obligations. Any provision of this Agreement, which by its nature must be exercised after termination of this Agreement, will survive termination and remain effective for a reasonable time. Any obligation that accrued prior to termination of this Agreement will survive termination of this Agreement.
25.Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single Agreement.
Any signature to this Agreement transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature).
26.Exhibits. The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
Exhibit A Scope of Services
Exhibit B Budget
Exhibit C Insurance Requirements
In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By:
______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
ABC Corporation
#VENDOR
By:
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HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney
10/7/2025
EMILIO RAMIREZ
10/7/2025
President
RAMCO, General Engineereing Contractors
10/12/2025
City Manager
Oliver Chi
10/13/2025
City Clerk
Nikima Newsome
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
1. GENERAL. RAMCO shall provide general contractor services as required by the Public Landscape Division. Work may include, but is not limited to, renovations, remodels, door and window installations, siding repairs, demolition work, framing, interior finishes and wood/beam/joist repairs.
Jobs shall be quoted individually and requested as required (no guaranteed usage).
2. APPROVAL OF WORK. RAMCO shall provide a written proposal with pricing for approval for all as needed jobs requested by Public Landscape staff. All work under this contract must be authorized by either a Public Landscape Supervisor or Public Landscape Administrator. City staff shall approve all jobs in writing prior to the start of work (generally in the form of an e-mail approval) with the exception of emergency work requested by staff to address a clear and present hazard to the public, City staff, the environment and/or City property. A written proposal or invoice shall be submitted to the City with accurate cost information as soon as is practicable after emergency work approval based on a verbally provided cost estimate.
3. CONTRACTORS LICENSE / REGISTRATION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. RAMCO
shall maintain a valid B General Building Contractor License during the term of this agreement. RAMCO shall maintain a valid registration as a Public Works contractor on the Department of Industrial Relations website:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
4. PERFORMANCE OF WORK. Work dates / times shall be coordinated in advance with Public Landscape Services staff who shall facilitate access to City locations. The City may opt to provide materials and/or labor to assist with various plumbing contractor work.
5. PREVAILING WAGE / CERTIFIED PAYROLL RECORDS. RAMCO shall perform all services under this contract under prevailing wage. Certified payroll records shall be submitted electronically via the State Department of Industrial Relations’ electronic Certified Payroll Reporting (eCPR) system, and if requested, to Public Landscape staff.
6. WASTE MATERIALS DISPOSAL. RAMCO shall remove any hazardous waste materials generated by work performed under this contract per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. It is RAMCO’s sole responsibility to ensure that all hazardous waste materials are either recycled safely and effectively or treated and disposed of in landfills or incinerators per EPA guidelines.
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Exhibit B
Budget
Contract Total NTE: $350,000 over five years
Provide as needed general contractor services as required by the Public Landscape Division.
I. Labor Rates. Jobs shall be quoted individually with specifications provided by Public Landscape staff using the labor rates noted below (per Bid 4432):
Contract Term Regular Labor Rate (per
hour)
Overtime Labor Rate (per
hour)
Year 1 $74.91 $102.48
Year 2 $76.41 $104.53
Extension Term Regular Labor Rate (per
hour)
Overtime Labor Rate (per
hour)
Year 3 $77.94 $106.62
Year 4 $79.50 $108.75
Year 5 $81.09 $110.93
II. Additional Pricing.
2.1.1. Material = cost + 10%
2.1.2. No charge for retests
2.1.3. Rates for equipment, materials and reimbursables shall be indicated on individual job proposals.
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Exhibit C
Insurance Requirements
Contractual Services Agreement Insurance Requirements
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal and advertising injury, with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (Insurance Services Office Form CG 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto), or if Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and Code 9 (non-owned), with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employers’ Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease (see footnote #1).
If the Contractor maintains broader coverage or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Santa Monica requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Santa Monica.
Other Insurance Provisions
1. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. Additional Insured Status: The City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations Docusign Envelope ID: 41565C0A-518F-4475-8C42-49F2CA54E099
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performed by or on behalf of Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. CGL coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38 and CG 20 37).
b. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this Agreement, the Contractor’s insurance shall be primary coverage as least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Santa Monica, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. c. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required herein shall state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after notice has been given to the City of Santa Monica.
d. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor hereby grants to the City of Santa Monica a waiver of any right of subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City of Santa Monica by virtue of payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City of Santa Monica has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Santa Monica for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide satisfactory proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the name insured or the City of Santa Monica.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Santa Monica.
Docusign Envelope ID: 41565C0A-518F-4475-8C42-49F2CA54E099
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Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City of Santa Monica with original certificates and amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage provided by this clause). All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City of Santa Monica before work commences.
However, failure to obtain required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City of Santa Monica reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including the endorsements required herein, at any time.
Failure to Maintain Insurance Coverage
If Contractor, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to this Agreement, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. The City of Santa Monica, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from the Contractor resulting from said breach.
Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein. All exceptions must be approved in writing by the Risk Manager.
Footnotes
# 1: Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage is not required if the Contractor does not have employees. The Contractor must, however, execute the City’s Workers’ Compensation Coverage Exemption Declaration Form.
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.C
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Anuj Gupta, Director of Transportation, Department of Transportation, Transit Planning & Performance
Subject: Approval of Third Modification of Agreement #10757 with Waysine, LLC for Parts and Continued Cellular Service for Existing Real-Time Signs at Big Blue Bus Stops and Shelters for the Department of Transportation Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction) and a finding of no possibility of significant effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third modification to agreement #10757 (CCS) in the amount of $74,600 with WaySine, LLC, for parts and continued cellular service for existing real-time signs at Big Blue Bus stops and shelters for the Department of Transportation. This will result in a nine-year amended agreement (10 years if the option is exercised) with a new total amount not to exceed $1,052,325 (including the option year), with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
Summary
Big Blue Bus (BBB), a division of the Santa Monica Department of Transportation (DOT), operates 195 transit buses providing about 10 million rides annually. Big Blue Bus is committed to providing an exceptional user experience, including during the time that customers are waiting for a bus at a BBB stop. The City Council previously directed staff to improve the overall customer experience when waiting for a Big Blue Bus through the provision of solar lighting and real-time arrival information signs at bus stops. Staff recommends the City of Santa Monica (City) modify its agreement with WaySine, which provides lighting and electronic real-time information displays at 145
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BBB stops and shelters. In the modified agreement, the term of the contract would be revised to include a one-year term and one additional one-year renewal option. Total terms amount to a nine-year amended agreement, or ten years if the option is exercised. This third modification would enable DOT to continue using the cellular service for the existing real-time signs at Big Blue Bus stops and allow for the purchase of real-time sign replacement parts and materials.
Discussion
In 2018, Council awarded a contract to WaySine for the purchase and installation of solar lights and real-time displays to allow Big Blue Bus customers to see real-time bus arrival information. An initial base purchase and installation of lighting at 14 small shelters, lighting plus real-time displays at 10 large shelters, and lighting plus real-time displays on 166 bus stop pole locations took place in 2019. In 2020, Council authorized a first modification to the agreement with WaySine that revised the term of agreement #10757 from the original three-year term with two one-year renewal options to a fiveyear term, that enabled DOT to use the funds originally designated for the option years earlier for the purchase and installation of approximately 40 additional units.
Under this proposed third modification, cellular service would be extended for all operable WaySine real-time information signs at BBB stops. The 145 units deployed are in good working order. Staff believe it is a prudent use of Bus Stop Amenity Improvement funds to keep these units in the field for our riders to use and decommission as necessary. Additionally, DOT would be able to purchase replacement parts and materials to repair or replace real-time signs that have been damaged. DOT’s Transit Facilities Maintenance staff would be responsible for all labor associated with the repair of stop signage.
Provision of real-time information is warranted under BBB’s Council-approved service standards at all bus stops that exceed 100 average daily weekday boardings. Extending the cellular service and facilitating sign repair are necessary to ensure there is no disruption in service to BBB customers.
Environmental Review
This contract modification is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section
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15302 exempts Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) projects which include the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located in the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The contract modification would provide for the purchase of replacement parts and materials to repair or replace real-time signs. Therefore, the contract modification is exempt pursuant to Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines. Additionally, the contract is covered by the Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that CEQA does not apply, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The modification will allow the City to continue to provide real-time signage to Big Blue Bus customers. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the agreement would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is exempt from CEQA.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
10/09/2018
(Attachment A)
Authorize agreement with WaySine, LLC following RFP process 11/24/2020
(Attachment B)
Authorize first modification to agreement with WaySine, LLC 06/11/2024
(Attachment C)
Authorize second modification to agreement with WaySine, LLC Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to approve available funding from the Big Blue Bus fund to increase the amount of contract #10757 with WaySine, LLC, for parts and cellular service real-time signs at Big Blue Bus stops and shelters.
Contract Modification Request
Agreement # Current Authorized
Amount
FY 2025-26
Modified Request
Amount
CIP Account #
Total Revised
Contract
Amount
10757 $977,725 $74,600 C6004780.689000 $1,052,325
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.
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Prepared By: Joseph Santiago, Transit Planner
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. 25_07_16_Santa_Monica_Oaks_Initiative_7_16_2025-Signed B. 03 Executed Contract Package for WaySine LLC - RFP 175 - 12.20.18 C. 1st_Modification_WaySine_Signed
D. 2nd_Modification_Waysine_Signed
E. Santa_Monica_Levine_act_ 2025-07-28_133310
F. Way Sine Spare Parts Cost Sheet
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Packet Pg. 1350 Attachment: 03 Executed Contract Package for WaySine LLC - RFP 175 - 12.20.18 [Revision 7] (7584 : Third Modification of Real-time sign 1 FIRST MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT NO. 10757 (CCS)
This First Modification of Agreement Number 10757 (CCS) (“First Modification”), entered into as of _________________(“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and WaySine, LLC. (WaySine) is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On or about December 18, 2018, the City and WaySine entered into Agreement Number 10757 (CCS) for the purchase and installation of real-time signs and lighting units for Big Blue Bus stops and shelters (“Original Agreement”).
B. The City and WaySine desire to modify the Original Agreement to extend the contract term; include additional services to be performed by WaySine; to use the remaining the contract balance to pay for those additional services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2024, unless terminated earlier as set forth in the Original Agreement or extended by the parties in writing.
2. Section 2.1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Additional Services” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Additional Services. Contractor will provide additional bus stop lighting and real-time displays (“Additional Services”) at the same product pricing and installation cost set forth in Exhibit B-1, Budget.
3. Section 4.2 of the Original Agreement entitled “Additional Services” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Compensation. The City will compensate Contractor for the Additional Services performed in an amount not to exceed $142,125, as set forth in Section 2.1 and Exhibit B-1, Budget.
4. Exhibit B-1 is attached hereto incorporated herein by this reference.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1AFC9FE6-FDFA-4735-8C67-492C1876CF58 2/3/2021
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Packet Pg. 1351 Attachment: 1st_Modification_WaySine_Signed (7584 : Third Modification of Real-time sign contract with Waysine) 2 5. Except as expressly modified by this First Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Modification as of the date and year first written above.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
ABC Corporation
#VENDOR
By: _______________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1AFC9FE6-FDFA-4735-8C67-492C1876CF58 George Cardona
Interim City Attorney
1/29/2021 Way Sine LLC
Managing Member
1/29/2021
Karl Chang
2/3/2021
Interim City Manager
Lane Dilg
2/4/2021
City Clerk
Denise Anderson-Warren
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Packet Pg. 1352 Attachment: 1st_Modification_WaySine_Signed (7584 : Third Modification of Real-time sign contract with Waysine) 3 Exhibit B-1
Budget
The City will compensate WaySine for the Additional Services performed in an amount not to exceed $142,15 for the remaining Term of this Agreement in accordance with Budget attached here as Exhibit B-1. The total amount of compensation for Services and Additional Services shall not exceed $812,125.
Name Description Price Qty Total
WS-24CPWL
Solar powered pole
mounted signage system
with security lighting
$3,000.00 9 $27,000.00
WS-24CS Solar powered shelter
mounted signage system $3,000.00 28 $84,000.00
Support
Warranty
Maintenance
5 year warranty included
on all systems
5 years maintenance free
5 years communications
included - Cellular
$120/sign/year
Remote On-Call Support
for the life of the system
$0.00 All $0.00
Installation Installation of pole
mounted systems $200.00 9 $1,800.00
Installation Installation of shelter
mounted systems $200.00 28 $5,600.00
Installation Removal of old real-time
signs $200.00 24 $4,800.00
Taxes Sales tax 7.75% $111,000.00 $8,602.50
Total $131,802.50
DocuSign Envelope ID: 1AFC9FE6-FDFA-4735-8C67-492C1876CF58
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Packet Pg. 1353 Attachment: 1st_Modification_WaySine_Signed (7584 : Third Modification of Real-time sign contract with Waysine) 1 SECOND MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT NO. 10757 (CCS)
This Second Modification of Agreement Number 10757 (CCS) (“Second Modification”), entered into as of _________________(“Execution Date”), by and between the City of Santa Monica, a municipal corporation (“City”), and WaySine, LLC. (WaySine) is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. On or about December 18, 2018, the City and WaySine entered into Agreement Number 10757 (CCS) for the purchase and installation of real-time signs and lighting units for Big Blue Bus stops and shelters (“Original Agreement”).
B. On or about February 3, 2021, the City and WaySine entered into a First Modification of Agreement Number 10757 (CCS) (“First Modification”) which extended the contract term; included additional services to be performed by WaySine; and used the remaining balance to pay for those services. The Original Agreement and First Modification may be referred to collectively herein as “the Agreement.”
C. The City and WaySine desire to modify the Original Agreement to extend the agreement term; to include additional services to be performed by WaySine; and to increase the Original Agreement price to pay for those additional services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now, therefore, the undersigned parties do hereby mutually agree to modify the Original Agreement as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Term” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Term. This Agreement begins on the Execution Date and terminates on June 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier as set forth in the Original Agreement or extended by the parties in writing.
2. Section 2.1 of the Original Agreement entitled “Additional Services” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Additional Services. Contractor will provide replacement parts and materials and continuing cellular service for existing bus stop real-time displays (“Additional Services”) at the same product pricing and installation costs set forth in Exhibit B-2, Budget.
3. Section 4.2 of the Original Agreement entitled “Additional Services” shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
Compensation. The City will compensate Contractor for the Additional Services performed in an amount not to exceed $165,600 as set forth in Section 2.1 and Exhibit B-2, Budget. The total agreement price for services pursuant to the Original Agreement, the First Modification, and this Second Modification shall not exceed $977,725.
Docusign Envelope ID: E8926DC9-278B-4FD7-B0FB-ACE8AEDC161A 7/12/2024
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Packet Pg. 1354 Attachment: 2nd_Modification_Waysine_Signed (7584 : Third Modification of Real-time sign contract with Waysine) 2 4. Exhibit B-2 is attached hereto incorporated herein by this reference.
5. Execution in Counterparts. This Second Modification may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single modification. Any signature to this Second Modification transmitted electronically through DocuSign or PDF shall be deemed an original signature and be binding upon the parties hereto (it being agreed that such electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as an original signature)
6. Except as expressly modified by this Second Modification, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Second Modification as of the date and year first written above.
ATTEST:
______________________________
DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
LANE DILG
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA MONICA,
a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________
RICK COLE
City Manager
ABC Corporation
#VENDOR
By: _______________________________
Docusign Envelope ID: E8926DC9-278B-4FD7-B0FB-ACE8AEDC161A 7/9/2024
City Attorney
DOUGLAS SLOAN
Karl Chang
7/11/2024
Managing Member
Way Sine LLC
City Manager
7/12/2024
Nikima Newsome David White
7/15/2024
Interim City Clerk
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Budget
The City will compensate WaySine for the Additional Services performed in an amount not to exceed $165,600 for the remaining Term of this Original Agreement in accordance with Budget attached here as Exhibit B-2. The total amount of compensation for Services and Additional Services shall not exceed $977,725.
Whole Signs
Pole Sign $3,000.00 $300.00
Shelter Sign $3,000.00 $300.00
Cellular / IOT Fees (billed annually per Sign) $240.00 N/A separate parts for Shelter Signs
flexible solar panel $200.00 $175.00
GPS puck for shelter sign $60.00 $175.00
QB Assy $1,500.00 $175.00
PIR sensor $50.00 $175.00
silver mesh screen for top row shelter sign $20.00 $175.00 tinted plexiglass for individual LED rows $15.00 $175.00 16 Char LED panel Top row $200.00 $175.00
16 Char LED panel Middle row $250.00 $175.00
16 Char LED panel bottom row $250.00 $175.00
installation hardware brackets $80.00 Full install kit $300.00 tamperproof screws and washers included in kit
tiny tamper proof screws included in kit
battery replacement $200.00 $175.00
coax cable connector (Straight and F) $20.00 $175.00
separate parts for Pole Signs
Solar hood $500.00 $150.00
Banner / Decal / PVC $150.00 $150.00
rabbit ear (left or right) $20.00 per pair $150.00
PIR sensor $45.00 $150.00
24 Char LED panel Top row $250.00 $150.00
24 Char LED panel bottom row $250.00 $150.00
QB board $1,500.00 $150.00
yellow push button $350.00 $150.00
wire for yellow push button $20.00 $150.00
Docusign Envelope ID: E8926DC9-278B-4FD7-B0FB-ACE8AEDC161A
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breakaway nuts and bolts included in kit
tiny tamper proof screws included in kit
battery replacement (Requires Latest LED displays)
$200.00 $150.00
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.D
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Oliver Chi, City Manager, Office of Economic Development Subject: Authorization to Apply Previously Approved Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase for Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Confirm and authorize the application of the previously approved Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to the Main Street Area Festoon Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District resulting in a 3.2 percent adjustment based on the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim CPI for the 12-month period ending June 2025.
Summary
The Main Street Business Area Festoon Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District (“Assessment District”) was formed by the City in concert with the Main Street Business Improvement Association (MSBIA) to cover the maintenance of the district’s festoon lights and cleaning of sidewalks. The Assessment District was formed in 2008 through Resolution No. 10325 (CCS) based on Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (commencing with California Government Code Section 54703 et seq.) and based on a 2008 Engineer Report that expressly authorized as part of the approved assessment methodology an annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The CPI adjustment is a pre-established, non-discretionary component of the assessment formula adopted in 2008 and which can be implemented ministerially on an annual basis. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a 3.2 percent CPI- based
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adjustment based on the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim for 12-month period ending June 2025. This adjustment will be applied to the 140 private and 16 public properties that are located within the Assessment District for FY 2026-27. This adjustment represents implementation of the previously approved CPI escalation mechanism and does not constitute a new or discretionary assessment increase.
Discussion
The Assessment District was established in 2008 pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (California Government Code Section 54703 et seq.), which authorizes local agencies to levy assessments based on special benefit received, following formation proceedings, Engineer’s Report approval, and noticed public hearing.
The Assessment District is comprised of 156 privately and publicly owned parcels along Main Street which begins at Pico Boulevard and extends to the southern boundary just past Marine Avenue. Property owners, including the City, are assessed fees used to finance ongoing maintenance of festoon lighting and sidewalk cleaning. When the Assessment District was formed in 2008, it included: (1) Lightbulb replacements (first 5 years only), (2) Festoon lighting operating and maintenance, and (3) as-needed sidewalk cleaning. The District Assessment includes a previously approved mechanism for annual CPI adjustment for Items 2 and 3. Item 1 was discontinued in 2014.
The Assessment District was formed following duly noticed proceedings, and the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10325 (CCS) based on an Engineer’s Report that expressly included authorization for annual CPI-based adjustments. All procedural due process requirements, including notice and public hearing, were satisfied during the 2008 formation proceedings. Those proceedings established the full scope of the assessment methodology, including CPI-based adjustments. The application of CPI adjustments is consistent with the original intent of the Assessment District to provide sustainable funding for ongoing maintenance services over time.
Property owners were notified through mailed notices provided in connection with the formation proceedings that the proposed assessments would be subject to annual adjustments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Accordingly, the CPI
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adjustment mechanism was fully disclosed to property owners at the time of formation and constitutes an integral component of the approved assessment methodology.
CPI adjustment is formulaic, objective, and non-discretionary, requiring only application of a published index to previously established rates. Accordingly, the CPI adjustment constitutes ministerial implementation of a pre-approved assessment methodology and does not involve discretionary action or the adoption of a new assessment. Fiscal Year 2026–27 assessments will not exceed the maximum assessment methodology previously approved in 2008; do not constitute a new assessment or discretionary increase; and represent only application of a previously authorized CPI adjustment formula. Therefore, the action does not constitute a new or increased assessment requiring additional proceedings under California Government Code Section 54715.
The CPI adjustment has historically not been applied in prior fiscal years based on operational sufficiency and Board determination but remains an available and preauthorized adjustment mechanism under the Engineer’s Report.
The MSBIA Board did not elect to increase the assessments in past years, as they believed the assessment revenues were sufficient to meet ongoing operating needs for the last 18 years. At its August 2025 board meeting, however, MSBIA voted for an increase to the Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 to account for the rise in service and operating costs. The proposed adjustment will be 3.2 percent based on the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim for 12-month period ending June 2025.
The CPI adjustment included in the Assessment District’s approved methodology is intended to preserve the purchasing power and operational effectiveness of the assessment revenues over time. Because the costs of labor, materials, utilities, and contracted services necessary to maintain festoon lighting and perform sidewalk cleaning increase over time due to inflationary pressures, the CPI mechanism provides a standardized and objective method to ensure that revenues remain aligned with actual service delivery costs. Absent periodic CPI adjustments, the real value of assessment revenues would erode, potentially resulting in diminished service levels, deferred maintenance, or the need for more significant, discretionary rate increases in future
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years. Accordingly, the CPI adjustment is a prudent fiscal tool that supports long-term financial stability of the Assessment District, ensures continuity of services at the level originally contemplated in the Engineer’s Report, and reduces the likelihood of abrupt or disproportionate increases that could otherwise be required to address accumulated funding shortfalls.
The District Assessment will be an increase of 3.2% for 140 privately-owned properties and 16 City-owned properties between Pico Boulevard to a half block beyond Marine Avenue along Main Street. The net increase for the 156 properties is $1,706 and to begin in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Improvements
FY 2025-26
Assessment
FY 2026-27
Assessment
Increase
Amount
Festoon Lighting O & M $29,900 $30,857
Sidewalk Cleaning $23,408 $24,157
Total Annual
Assessment
$53,308 $55,014 $1,706
Environmental Review
This action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the activity has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. The CPI adjustment represents a purely financial implementation of a pre-existing assessment methodology and does not authorize or result in any physical change to the environment.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Action
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07/22/08 Adoption of Resolution No. 10325 approving the formation of the Main Street Business Area Festoon
Lighting and Sidewalk Cleaning Assessment District and
approved and confirmed the levy of the assessments for
the District, including express authorization of CPI-based annual adjustment mechanism as set forth in the
Engineer’s Report.
04/23/24 Adoption of Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 10325 in order to clarify the Authorization to Levy and Place the Assessments on the LA County Property Tax Rolls Each
Year
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
If approved, the recommended action will have a negligible financial impact that can be absorbed in the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. The CPI adjustment reflects implementation of a pre-established formula contained in the Engineer’s Report and does not constitute a discretionary increase or new funding obligation.
Prepared By: Erika Cavicante, Senior Development Analyst Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Resolution CPI Adjustment
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Report
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.E
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Dishlip, Director of Public Works, Architecture Services Division Subject: Award Bid #SP2687 to National Pools, Inc. for Construction Services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project for the Public Works Department
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award Bid #SP2687 to National Pools, Inc. to provide construction services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project for the Public Works Department; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with National Pools Inc. in an amount not to exceed $369,000 (including a 10% contingency).
Summary
Santa Monica’s parks, recreation and cultural facilities include aging amenities that require ongoing reinvestment and repair to ensure safe and accessible community spaces. Completed in 2022, Phase 1 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project replaced the most heavily deteriorated green marble fascia and gutter with in-kind materials approved by the historical architectural consultant, Page & Turnbull. The project is funded by the Beach Funds allocated to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Swim Facilities Planned Maintenance CIP, Phase 2 builds on Phase 1, by replacing additional deteriorating fascia and gutter pieces, and is anticipated to begin early 2027 and be completed by late spring 2027. Staff recommends awarding Bid #SP2687 to National Pools Inc. to provide construction
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services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $369,000 (including a 10% contingency).
Discussion
The Annenberg Community Beach House (ACBH), located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway, is a beach-oriented recreation facility with space for cultural and social event programming. The ACBH Pool Tile Replacement Project would provide capital improvements to the mosaic tiled swimming pool and decking, described as an item of special historical interest by the Landmarks Commission, and support the ongoing maintenance and functionality of Santa Monica’s existing parks, recreation and cultural facilities.
Completed in 2022, Phase 1 of the project replaced and restored approximately 150 pieces of heavily deteriorated or damaged marble pavers and gutters. Phase 2 builds on Phase 1 and will replace approximately 58 fascia pieces and 45 gutter pieces that are deteriorating, in addition to cleaning, re-grouting, and sealing all marble surfaces.
Engagement
On January 13, 2020, staff presented to and received the Landmarks Commission’s approval for the project per Statement of Official Action 19ENT-0467. Tiles would be replaced in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, allowing the historic integrity of these elements to be preserved while enabling the pool to safely serve as a public recreation amenity.
Vendor Selection
Bidder Recommendation
Best Bidder National Pools, Inc.
Evaluation Criteria Bid Price, Pool experience and technical competence, historical restoration experience.
Municipal Code SMMC 2.24.180
Submittals Received
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National Pools, Inc. $334,648.00 Spectra Company $709,144.45 California Commercial
Pools, Inc.
$697,400.00
Bid Data
Date
Posted Posted On Advertised In (City Charter & SMMC)
Vendors
Downloaded
Date Publicly
Opened
1/6/2026 City’s Online
Bidding Site
Santa Monica Daily
Press 48 2/23/2026
Best Bidder Justification
The City received five bids for the Project; however, submissions from USA Construction LLC and M&M Inspections Consultants Inc. did not meet the basic requirements of the RFB, were considered nonresponsive, and were disqualified. The evaluation committee consisting of Architecture Services and Beach House staff qualified the remaining bids. The evaluation committee recommended awarding the contract to National Pools Inc., based on bid price, pool experience and technical competence, and historical restoration experience. National Pools Inc was also the lowest bidder. National Pools Inc. has demonstrated its ability to perform and complete projects of similar scope for several California municipalities and agencies, as well as private clients, including the City of Santa Clarita, the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. The evaluation committee conducted outreach to Los Angeles County and Shahi Design Group, both of which recommended National Pools Inc. for its reliability and expertise.
Environmental Review
The contract for Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 and 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 (Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines provides a categorical exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Section 15302 (Class 2) provides a categorical exemption for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities on the same site when
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the new structure would have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
The Project would replace the existing damaged tiles with new marble tiles reviewed and accepted by Historical Architectural Consultant Page & Turnbull. Additionally, none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would prevent the use of this categorical exemption. The project site is not located in a sensitive environment, the project would not have a significant effect on the environment, the project would not damage scenic resources, the project would not be located on a hazardous waste site, and the project would not cause an adverse change to a historical resource. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Class 1 and Class 2 categorical exemptions.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
06/25/24
(Attachment A)
FY 24-26 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget —
Swim Facilities Planned Maintenance
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
Staff seeks authority to approve available funding from the Beach Fund to award a contract to National Pools Inc. for construction services for Phase 2 of the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Tile Replacement Project.
Contract Request:
FY 2025-26 Request
Amount
CIP Account # Total Contract Amount
$369,000 C1104670.689000 $369,000
Future year funding is contingent on Council budget approval.
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Prepared By: Yukiko Takahashi, Architectural Associate
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. June 25, 2024 Staff Report (Web Link)
B. National Pools Levine
C. National Pools Oaks
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City of Santa Monica Levine Act Disclosure Form
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
The Levine Act prohibits City Officers from participating in any action related to a contract, license, permit, or entitlement if such Officer received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date of a final decision, from a party or participant to the proceeding, or their agent.
Section 84308(a)(4) of the Levine Act defines an "Officer" as follows: “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency. The term “Officer” is further defined 2 Cal.
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