Written Comments — Santa Monica City Council, May 26, 2026

1 David Yakobson
From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:40 AM
To: Shawn Landres; Nina Fresco; Jim Ries; Josh Hamilton; Leslie Lambert; Peer Chacko; Jacob Wasserman
Cc: councilmtgitems; Jennifer Taylor; Oliver Chi; Susan Cline; Peter James; Sandra Santiago; Sergio Ramirez; Lisa Parson; Lauren Howland; Melissa Spagnuolo; Attorney Mailbox; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Natalya Zernitskaya; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: LA Artist Series / Santa Monica
Attachments: L.A.Artist Series 26' .pdf

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Dear Mayor, City Council Members, Planning Commission, and City Staff, I am writing regarding a potential adaptive reuse cultural project at 302 Colorado Avenue that I believe aligns strongly with the long-term goals and vision established in Santa Monica’s Downtown Community Plan (“DCP”).

Over the course of developing the L.A. Artist Series concept, I have spent significant time evaluating how the property could be transformed into a permanent arts, cultural, and creative destination that supports Downtown Santa Monica’s continued revitalization while advancing many of the City’s stated planning objectives.

The proposed concept is intended to create a multi-format cultural campus incorporating:
 arts exhibitions,
 live performance,
 film and media events,
 educational programming,
 community activations,
 creative industry gatherings,
 rooftop cultural uses,
 and public-facing experiences designed to reinforce Downtown Santa Monica as a regional cultural destination.

As outlined in the Downtown Community Plan, the City has expressed a clear desire to:
 expand arts and cultural offerings,
 activate public spaces,
 strengthen Downtown’s economic vitality,
 encourage transit-oriented destinations,
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2  and support experiential uses that contribute to a vibrant pedestrian-oriented environment.

I believe 302 Colorado Avenue is uniquely positioned to help fulfill those goals due to its:
 proximity to regional transit,
 large-scale adaptive reuse potential,
 freeway accessibility,
 existing parking infrastructure,
 and location at a critical gateway into Downtown Santa Monica.

Importantly, this proposal seeks to preserve and transform an existing structure into a long-term cultural institution rather than pursue demolition-oriented redevelopment. I am also prepared to explore longterm preservation mechanisms, including deed restrictions or similar tools that could help ensure the property remains dedicated to arts and cultural uses into the future.

At this stage, however, discussions regarding acquisition and forward movement on the property have proven challenging, and I believe there may be an opportunity for the City to play a constructive role in helping facilitate productive dialogue regarding the long-term future of the site.

I fully understand and respect that the property is privately owned, and I am not requesting that the City take any improper action regarding ownership rights or negotiations. Rather, I am respectfully asking whether the City may be willing to:
 acknowledge the potential public and cultural value of this type of project,  help encourage constructive dialogue between stakeholders,  explore whether the site holds strategic importance within the City’s long-term Downtown vision,  and consider whether there are pathways through which the City could support or facilitate discussions surrounding a culturally aligned adaptive reuse outcome for the property.

Given the importance of this site within Downtown Santa Monica, I believe there is substantial public interest in ensuring that its long-term future contributes meaningfully to the City’s adopted planning goals, cultural identity, and economic revitalization efforts.

As many cities continue to face post-pandemic challenges involving retail vacancies, reduced pedestrian activity, and changing downtown dynamics, Santa Monica has an opportunity to lead through innovative adaptive reuse projects that prioritize culture, creativity, community engagement, and destination-oriented public experiences.

My intention is not simply to create another commercial venue, but to help establish a lasting civic and cultural institution that reflects the spirit and aspirations of the Downtown Community Plan while contributing to the long-term vitality of the city.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss the project further with City staff or appropriate representatives and explore whether there may be constructive ways for the City to help support dialogue surrounding the future of this important property.

Thank you for your time, leadership, and consideration.

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3 Sincerely,
Joe DiRosa
L.A. Artist Series
Santa Monica, California
www.laartistseries.com
Full Slide Show Presentation.

Sincerely,
To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.

Joe DiRosa
Founder, CEO
Artist Series, Seedlings, Tartare, BrainPower
213-STAGE-LA
(213-782-4352)
[email protected]
www.seedlings.vc
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Property is a great fit to
host red carpet events like
film premieres, album
launches, and award
shows.

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

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

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

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

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

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2nd Floor (Mezzanine Level)
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3rd Floor
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Rooftop Event + Production
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A combination of window LED
technology, digital light projection,
wrapping and an LED billboard on
the I-10 will provide a multitude of
cutting edge technology delivering
unique brand experiences for
events and production.

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

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

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

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

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

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From: Carlo Cabanilla <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:58 AM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall
Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Pedestrian safety issue at Euclid and Broadway

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Hello councilmembers,
I believe a fellow parent at PS1 already emailed about the safety concerns at Euclid and Broadway. I've duplicated it at the end of the email in case you missed it. I wanted to add more context with this video I took which shows the impaired visibility when crossing Broadway from the southwest corner of Euclid & Broadway: video
I'm standing at the edge of the curb, and parked cars are blocking visibility for drivers going east. When walking my 7-year-old into school, I often step into the bike lane to signal to drivers that I intend to cross.

There is a pedestrian flashing light, but cyclists and cars often don't stop for it. In the mornings, constant pedestrian crossings cause the light to flash continuously, and drivers ignore it.

I'm curious if the white triangle outline will become a concrete island or if it will stay as is. I would feel safer if the crossing distance were shorter and I could wait with my child on a concrete island where drivers can see me from further away.

Otherwise, given the narrowing of the street and the limited visibility, I think this intersection warrants a 4-way stop. It would align with the goal of calming traffic, provide more predictable crossings for pedestrians, and give parents who park on Broadway more time to exit their cars safely.

As a cyclist, I love the robust bike lane network that Santa Monica nurtures. It’s a big reason why I chose to live and operate my nonprofit here. I hope refining the safety on Broadway encourages more people to bike, or at least be non-negative about new bike lanes in the future.

Thank you for your time.

Carlo Cabanilla, PS1 Parent, Santa Monica resident, Bahala cofounder, all around nice guy. ======================
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5 Re: Urgent Safety Concerns Regarding the Recent Broadway Reconfiguration Between Euclid Street and 12th Street
Dear Mayor Torosis and Members of the Council,
We are writing as parents of children attending PS1 Pluralistic School at 1225 Broadway to share urgent safety concerns about the recent reconfiguration of Broadway between Euclid Street and 12th Street. We appreciate the City’s commitment to protected infrastructure for cyclists and broadly support safer cycling in Santa Monica. However, the implementation of this project in front of our elementary school has introduced serious daily hazards for children, families, drivers, and the cyclists the project is meant to protect.

We are asking the Council to direct staff to (1) meet with PS1 leadership and concerned PS1 parents promptly, (2) reassess the current configuration through the lens of parent and child safety and (3) implement near-term mitigations while a longer-term review is underway.

What we are observing daily

1. Exiting a parked car from either side puts you in active traffic. Parents exiting from the driver side puts them in a narrow vehicle lane where cars are used to traveling at high speeds without slowing.

Children exiting from the passenger side puts them directly in the bike lane without a safe place to check for bike traffic.

2. A “dooring” risk for cyclists. The current bumper is narrower than an open car door which creates a clear scenario for a cyclist in the protected lane to be struck by a passenger door.

3. Compromised right-turn visibility, at the alley between 12st and Euclid on both the north side where parents are exiting the pickup line, and the south side where Waymos are exiting their depot (see video of Waymo swinging into the far lane when turning right, presumably because it can’t see traffic) Shortly after the new configuration went in, school staff observed a car-on-car collision on the south side alley, and parents reported a near-miss of a pedestrian in front of the school.

4. Degraded pedestrian sightlines. Crossing Broadway now requires stepping into the travel lane to see oncoming cars. Previously, the curb bumpout let pedestrians see past the parked cars before crossing.

South of Broadway is where parking is most available so many adults and children are crossing Broadway during dropoff and pickup times.

5. Missing lane markings. As of this writing, the new configuration is not fully striped, which is compounding confusion and risk for every user of the corridor.

A note on process
We understand from members of the PS1 administration that the school was given incorrect dates for this work and were only informed of the work and not consulted before the project began on the block immediately fronting its campus. Whatever the reasons, the absence of substantive school engagement on a project of this scope and proximity is itself worth correcting going forward. We ask that the Council direct staff to formally engage PS1 now.

What we are asking for
We are not asking the City to remove the protected bikeway. We are asking for a configuration in front of PS1 that does not trade child safety for cyclist safety, when both are achievable. Specifically, we request:
 A site walk with PS1 administration and the project team during morning drop-off.  Interim measures
o completed striping
o clearer signage at the 12th Street-Euclid alley
o consideration of a slightly wider curb between parked car and bike lane to allow safe loading and unloading.
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6  Speed monitoring on Broadway between Lincoln and 14th (no traffic lights in between giving cars a long acceleration lane).
 A crossing guard at dropoff and pickup times: 8-9am M-F, 1:45-2:15pm Tu, 2:45-3:15pm M, W-F  Larger corner bumpouts at the intersection
 A review of right-turn and alley-exit sightlines along the affected stretch.  A designated City point of contact for ongoing observations from the school community.

We hope this letter helps convey the breadth and intensity of our concern.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for your continued work to make Santa Monica safer for all of us.

Sincerely,
Alison Jordan, parent, PS1 Pluralistic School
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From: ROSEMARY GUTHRIE <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:38 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

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Dear Councilmembers,
I have lived near the airport for 30 years (and before that, for 10 years in Santa Monica and West L.A.). 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. 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 closing the airport.

Thank you,
Rosemary Guthrie
Mar Vista
P.S. Attached is a 1950 photo of our neighborhood that underscores our position. The airport has been here before any of us and in fact, most of our homes were built for the men and women who worked at the airport. Every one of us moved here knowing there was a working airport nearby. It is an important piece of our LIVING history and we want to be able to enjoy it for generations to come.

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From: Ray Gartsman <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

Most importantly, a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and businesses. That support is becoming more visible. At the most recent City Council meeting, 834 letters were submitted and 200 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,
Ray Gartsman
Mid city
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From: Jane Modoono <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:25 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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Jane Modoono
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From: Joan Temple <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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, 834 letters were submitted and 200 individuals showed up to speak 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,
Joan Temple
Mar Vista
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From: Kathleen Fazio <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:32 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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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 834 letters submitted and 200 individuals showing up to speak 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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From: Martha Bonner <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:38 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

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.

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,
Martha Bonner
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From: Allan Jara <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:46 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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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.

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,
Allan Jara
Apple Valley, CA
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From: James Oates <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:09 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: Santa Monica Airport, Agenda Item 1

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Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.

As I speak to my neighbors, none of them understand why the airport is being closed, and most did not understand the options given when the last vote was taken regarding the future of the airport. All of them believe the negative consequences of closing the airport are not being considered, and the interests of developers and a minority of residents are being served.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
James Oates
Midcity
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From: HOLLIS ERDMANN <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:45 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Hollis Erdmann
26th street
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From: Ariela Plata <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:56 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

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.

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,
Ariela Plata
North of Montana
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From: Joe Philport <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:02 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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,
Joseph C Philport
Ocean Park
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From: Ken Sax <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:19 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

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Brain sax
Mar Vista
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From: Steven Dye <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:44 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

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.

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,
post steven dye
nomo
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From: Gary Palmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:48 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 Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Gary Palmer
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From: Matt Pringle <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:02 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
matthew b pringle
Sunset Park
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From: Pat Wen <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 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

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.

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,
Patrick Wen
Mid City
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From: Shane Murphy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:43 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Shane Seamus Murphy
Sunset Park
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From: David Glück <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:19 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 this historic Airport

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
David Gluck
Pico
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From: Shelley Corwin <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:41 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

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident and I am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open.
it's possible to explore ways to expand park space and community benefits at the same time.

I work at the airport, i’m already a victim of over a year of dishonesty toward tenants about plans for the airport and our units. Its become public and obvious that a park-only option is unaffordable by Santa Monica. Certainly before any resident now alive sees a benefit.

It's also obvious from the present state of SM city management that any more parks will become as full of homeless, thieves, drug addicts and mental cases as our other now unusable parks. crime is increasing and nothing is being done. Vacant store fronts are increasing. Its no longer a tourist destination. there are many options to increasing our tourist attraction through a functioning small airport with some better-marketed existing attractions, artist studios, restaurants, playing fields, commercial convention and retail venues. there seems to be no one in city government capable of creating these very common, very obvious options as done in other cities with ex factories, airports, mills.

The City administration could do a better job with their responsibilities instead of making excuses and publishing pseudo ’survey’s' that aren’t accurate or inclusive and are transparently designed to suit the city’s unreal purpose.

Thank you for your service to our community. Now actually do it.

Sincerely,
shelley corwin
wilshire montana
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From: YVONNE GARTSMAN <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:47 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

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. I
believe keeping the airport open
is paramount to the future of
Santa Monica and surrounding
Communties.

Thank you for your consideration,
Yvonne Gartsman.

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From: christine walter <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:16 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
christine Walter
Ocean Park
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Suze Q Puszkiewicz <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:55 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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. I am a 26 year Santa Monica resident.

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Susan Puszkiewicz R.N.

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From: Suze Q Puszkiewicz <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:56 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Suze Q Puszkiewicz
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From: Barbara Bauer <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:13 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Barbara Bauer
Sunset park
Sent from my iPhone
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From: NICOLAS ULLMANN <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:18 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Nicolas Ullmann
Flight instuctor for 30 years at SMO
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From: ronv8888 <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:32 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Ron vhadat
Sent from my Galaxy
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From: Andrew Macpherson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2026 11:11 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Warmest regards, Andrew
__________________
Andrew Macpherson
Macfly Corp
8278 Hollywood Blvd
LA, CA, 90069
323 620 6565
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[email protected]
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From: Jesus Moreno <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2026 7:44 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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,
Jesus Moreno
College streets
Jesus Moreno
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 213-500-8142
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From: Carrie Lonis <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:18 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

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,
Carrie Lonis
Downtown Santa Monica
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From: Shelly Murphy <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2026 10:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support for Trapeze School in Santa Monica Airport

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing as a resident of the surrounding neighborhood to express my support for the proposed trapeze school at the Santa Monica Airport site.

I have reviewed several of the concerns raised in opposition to the project and, as both a local resident and an aerialist, I believe many of these concerns are speculative and disproportionate to the actual impact of the school. Change is an inevitable part of living in a large and evolving city like Los Angeles.

New housing, businesses, recreational spaces, and arts organizations will always alter the surrounding environment to some degree, but that alone should not be grounds to prevent thoughtful and community-oriented development.

A trapeze school is a uniquely specialized and space-dependent activity that has very limited opportunities to operate within a densely developed urban area. The airport site is one of the few locations on the West Side capable of accommodating this kind of recreational and artistic use.

Compared to many other potential uses for the property, a trapeze school represents a relatively lowimpact addition to the neighborhood.

Some concerns raised about privacy and visual intrusion seem unrealistic. Participants would be focused on training and safety while suspended more than 20 feet in the air, not observing nearby homes. Likewise, concerns about the school significantly expanding operations or creating major commercial impacts appear overstated. Flying trapeze is a highly specialized niche within the aerial arts community and is unlikely to generate the kind of large-scale growth being suggested by opponents.

Beyond the limited physical impact, I believe the school would bring meaningful benefits to the community. It would provide a rare opportunity for West Side residents to engage with the aerial arts, encourage physical activity, foster creativity, and create a welcoming space for community connection.

Especially as the future of the airport property continues to evolve, introducing recreational and artsfocused programming can help create a more vibrant and inclusive public environment.

I respectfully encourage the city to support the trapeze school and consider the positive cultural and community value it could bring to the area.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
--
Shelly Murphy
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From: Craig Galloway <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 11:42 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Craig S Galloway
Wilshire Montana
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From: Craig Galloway <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 11:42 AM
To: Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Susan Cline; Peter James; [email protected]; Oliver Chi Subject: RE: Agenda Item 1 - Please Listen to Residents on the Future of the Airport

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.

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,
Craig S Galloway
Wilshire Montana
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From: Rosemary Esparza <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 9:41 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

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, 834 letters were submitted and 200 individuals showed up to speak 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, Rosemary Esparza Item 1
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From: R Templeton <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:06 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 Dear Councilmember,
I am a Santa Monica resident & voter and am writing because I strongly support keeping the Santa Monica Airport open for general aviation. Please explore the many options to expand park space and community / other cultural benefits.

I did live in Sunset Park near the airport for 20 years and was never bothered by noise or traffic associated with it, and did enjoy the museum while it was there and dining, attending benefit events and just plane watching from time to time. I do not live right next to the airport now, but it still matters to me as part of what makes Santa Monica, Santa Monica. I value its place in Santa Monica’s storied history.

I do not want an irreversible decision of the City that can impact jobs, businesses, and city revenues that fund the services all of us rely on.

I understand a strong majority of Santa Monica voters support keeping the airport while still having park space and other amenities. At a recent City Council meeting, 834 letters were submitted and 200 residents came forward to speak, reinforcing that many in the community believe we can have both meaningful open space and continued aviation use.

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,
Roger Templeton
(now, North of Wilshire)
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From: Ben B <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:42 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

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

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

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

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Breitberg
Ridgecrest, CA
Benjamin D. Breitberg
[email protected]
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From: Peter A Donald <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:21 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Jesse Zwick; councilmtgitems
Subject: Is This Even Legal?
Attachments: PastedGraphic-5.tiff

EXTERNAL
I.E., A precomposed letter supporting the present status of SMO. On the webpage, if you just input your name, it simply has a letter supporting the continued existence of the airport with your name attached.

Talk about vote harvesting, We have apparently been reduced to this.

Lord Have Mercy...

Save SAMO Airport
savesamo.com
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From: Keith Megna <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:33 PM
To: [email protected]; councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; [email protected] Subject: Broadway street design

EXTERNAL
Dear Council.

The new street design on Broadway is unsafe for driving, biking and walking. My family does all three of these activities in the area and it’s extremely hazardous. Please return it to how it was before this inconceivable design was implemented. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Keith Megna
Father, Driver, Cyclist
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