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SR 09-27-2022 16B City Council Report City Council Meeting: September 27, 2022 Agenda Item: 16.B 1 of 1 To: Mayor and City Council From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Recommendation to accept Bruce Malarky's resignation from the Airport Commission and authorize the City Clerk to publish the vacancy. Prepared By: Esterlina Lugo, Deputy City Clerk Approved Forwarded to Council Attachments: A. Email_Resignation_Airport_B.Malarky_20220919_public B. Written Comment 16.B Packet Pg. 1119 1 Esterlina Lugo Subject:RE: Airport Commissioner Resignation From: Stelios Makrides <Stelios.Makrides@santamonica.gov>   Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 8:57 AM  To: Nikima Newsome <Nikima.Newsome@santamonica.gov>  Cc: Denise Anderson‐Warren <Denise.Anderson‐Warren@santamonica.gov>; Diana Hernandez  <Diana.Hernandez@santamonica.gov>  Subject: Airport Commissioner Resignation    Good morning Nikima, While I was on vacation the Chair of the Airport Commission received an email from Commissioner Malarky wanting to step down from the Commission due to a personal tragedy. I spoke to the Chair last Friday and after a follow up email to the Commissioner he reaffirmed his decision to resign. I never had a Commissioner resign before therefore I am asking for guidance for what you will like for me to do next, if any. Thank you again, Stelios Makrides Public Works Department Chief Operations Officer/Airport Director (310) 434-2693 santamonica.gov Facebook | Twitter | Instagram    Subscribe to City of Santa Monica Email Updates  16.B.a Packet Pg. 1120 Attachment: Email_Resignation_Airport_B.Malarky_20220919_public (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ron Berinstein <ronberinstein@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 1:12 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL  Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. Item 16.B 09/27/22 1 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1121 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Sincerely,   Ron Berinstein  Veteran Aviation Safety Presenter  Santa Monica - Los Angeles - Orange County - San Diego        Item 16.B 09/27/22 2 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1122 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.     ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐  Ron Berinstein CFII   FAASTeam Lead Representative ‐VNY   FAA WINGS Pro   Veteran Aviation Safety Presenter ‐ LA ‐ Orange County ‐ San Diego    Affiliated with CP Aviation   Director/Webmaster scauwg.org website   Southern California Airspace Users Working Group   Item 16.B 09/27/22 3 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1123 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4  www.scauwg.org   Visited by Thousands Monthly   (323) 394‐1331     Item 16.B 09/27/22 4 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1124 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brian Reff <bcreff@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 7:12 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Item 16.B 09/27/22 5 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1125 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     Brian Reff  Item 16.B 09/27/22 6 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1126 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Bobby Loesch <bobbyloesch1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 7:08 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Item 16.B 09/27/22 7 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1127 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4 Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     [name]    Resident of Santa Monica   [if not a resident of Santa Monica, delete the line above - no need to indicate your City of residency if it is other than Santa Monica]      Item 16.B 09/27/22 8 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1128 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 5       ‐‐   Robert Loesch  720‐987‐4006  Item 16.B 09/27/22 9 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1129 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Estevan Roth <estevanroth@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 6:41 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,         I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.          Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.         Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.          Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.         To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:          Membership Categories and Qualifications:     Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     Item 16.B 09/27/22 10 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1130 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 7      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be  over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:         1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.     2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.    3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an  aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.         Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.          Sincerely,     Estevan Roth  Item 16.B 09/27/22 11 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1131 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Vikram Sasi <vikram.sasi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 6:40 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.      Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.      Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.     To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:      Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:     1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.  3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating  an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.  Item 16.B 09/27/22 12 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1132 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 9    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.      Sincerely,    Vikram Sasi      Item 16.B 09/27/22 13 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1133 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Zach Goldberg <zach@zachgoldberg.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 6:17 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Item 16.B 09/27/22 14 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1134 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 11 Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,   Zach Goldberg     Item 16.B 09/27/22 15 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1135 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Shoichiro Akiyama <1968piperarrow@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 5:36 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Item 16.B 09/27/22 16 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1136 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 13 Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     Shoichiro Akiyama      Item 16.B 09/27/22 17 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1137 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Time To Fly Planes - Gary Palmer <info@timetoflyplanes.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 8:34 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom Item 16.B 09/27/22 18 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1138 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.   Sincerely, -- Gary Palmer, CFI, Co‐Founder  Time To Fly Planes   http://timetoflyplanes.com/  Item 16.B 09/27/22 19 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1139 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Drew McCoy <mccoydrew@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 7:59 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.    Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,”  the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.  This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with  aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section  1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as  follows:    Membership Categories and Qualifications:  Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three  categories:    1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the  person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO  including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.  2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall  be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR  61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.    Item 16.B 09/27/22 20 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1140 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4 3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission  shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight  club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.    Sincerely,    Drew McCoy  Private Pilot Certificate #3887116  Item 16.B 09/27/22 21 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1141 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:David Grant <grantdj@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 7:41 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,  I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.   Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.  Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.  To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:   Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.   All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    Item 16.B 09/27/22 22 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1142 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 6 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.  Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.   Sincerely,   David Grant   Resident of Santa Monica     Item 16.B 09/27/22 23 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1143 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 7   Item 16.B 09/27/22 24 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1144 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christopher Thomas <cdn_thomas@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 9:19 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item #16.b. Sep 27, 2022, City Council Meeting - Need for Aviation input EXTERNAL    Dear Council    Please revise Section 1016 of the City Charter to include the requirement for Aviation Technical experience/expertise  per most commissions.    It is essential representation for the proper operation and safety of the airport and that of our community.    Those operating it today lack the expertise, guidelines and training to operate this safely.    Examples:    ‐ hangars used for non aviation activities often containing hazardous materials    ‐ cars/motorcycles stored and driven around the asphalt clearly a major hazard to aircraft  ‐ non aviation related vehicles racing around the asphalt perimeter posing a hazard to aircraft  ‐ unlicensed and uninsured businesses operating in the hangars  ‐ people walking around the airport at night for exercise  ‐ a flying school that requires adult management and oversight  etc    We can and should do better.            Dr. C.Thomas  Item 16.B 09/27/22 25 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1145 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Charlton <kwikflyer@netscape.net> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 11:05 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; "Oscar.delaTorre@santamonica.gov"@mx0a-00399d01.pphosted.com Cc:Charlton Breon Subject:Qualifications for a new Airpot Commission EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid Item 16.B 09/27/22 26 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1146 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Sincerely, Charlton D. Breon      Sent from Mail for Windows      To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. width=   Virus-free.www.avg.com   Item 16.B 09/27/22 27 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1147 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nate <nate.push@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 12:38 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting Attachments:image.png EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Membership Categories and Qualifications:     Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.    All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:  1. Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2. Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation  tenants of SMO.  Item 16.B 09/27/22 28 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1148 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 3. Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and  operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other  aviation business.  Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.     Thanks,    Nathan Siahpush  310‐907‐6270  Item 16.B 09/27/22 29 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1149 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Moriah <windymuse@aol.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 12:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:qualifications for new Commissioner, wouldn't it be wise to have some knowledge in the arena you might be voting on? EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to Item 16.B 09/27/22 30 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1150 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter, My name is: Moriah C Slates I reside @ 1427 Harvard St Santa Monica, CA 90404 Item 16.B 09/27/22 31 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1151 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) Item 16.B 09/27/22 32 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1152 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:John Ringel <jsringel@earthlink.net> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 1:21 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Airport Commissioner EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I am writing to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stake holders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second,and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.     To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Membership Categories and Qualifications:  Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a  Item 16.B 09/27/22 33 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1153 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be  represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be  over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:     1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.     2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.     3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an  aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.     To put this in simple terms, would you require your doctor to have expertise in the field you are seeking medical advice  or treatment? The same should apply for the position of SMO Airport Commissioner. This person must have an aviation  background and knowledge of how an airport operates. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the airport tenants  and to the city of Santa Monica as a whole.     Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     John Ringel  Retired B787 Captain  United Airlines  Item 16.B 09/27/22 34 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1154 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Blake Bobit <blakebobit@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 2:36 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.     This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below).     Item 16.B 09/27/22 35 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1155 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2     The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non-aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:   Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: Item 16.B 09/27/22 36 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1156 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Sincerely,     Blake Bobit  BlakeBobit@gmail.com  +1 310 251 2267    To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.     To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.   Item 16.B 09/27/22 37 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1157 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Eve Lopez <evelopez@pacbell.net> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 1:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Cc:Eve Lopez Esq.; Eve Lopez Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: Item 16.B 09/27/22 38 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1158 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 5 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Eve Lopez, Sunset Park Resident SMO Tenant Item 16.B 09/27/22 39 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1159 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 6 Item 16.B 09/27/22 40 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1160 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 7 Item 16.B 09/27/22 41 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1161 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:ANTHONY SCHWARZ <tonyschwarz@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 4:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:airport commissioner replacement EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.   Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.  Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.  To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:   Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.   All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:  1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO Item 16.B 09/27/22 42 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1162 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.  Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     Tony Schwarz  (310) 344‐2197 cell  tonyschwarz@sbcglobal.net    Item 16.B 09/27/22 43 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1163 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Marilyn Perna <maperna@rocketmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 3:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Airport Commission Requirements EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members, I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky. Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed. Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues. Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field. To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows: Membership Categories and Qualifications: Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented. All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories: 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning. 2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO. Item 16.B 09/27/22 44 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1164 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4 3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business. Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport. Sincerely, Marilyn Perna Item 16.B 09/27/22 45 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1165 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Barry Isaacson <barry90039@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 7:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Membership Categories and Qualifications:     Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:    1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.     2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.    Item 16.B 09/27/22 46 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1166 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating  an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.   Sincerely,     Barry Isaacson  Item 16.B 09/27/22 47 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1167 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Sattlberger <chris@sattlberger.com> Sent:Monday, September 26, 2022 9:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,    I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.     Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.     Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:     Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community Item 16.B 09/27/22 48 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1168 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.     All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.    Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.     Sincerely,     Chris Sattlberger      Item 16.B 09/27/22 49 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1169 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 3 Item 16.B 09/27/22 50 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1170 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 4 Chris Sattlberger (310) 694-1752     Item 16.B 09/27/22 51 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1171 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lee Unger <leeunger4@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:29 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.   Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.    Thank you for your consideration of immediately aligning qualifications of members of the Airport Commission to reflect  knowledge and experience in various sectors of aviation.      Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.    Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:      Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:     1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.  Item 16.B 09/27/22 52 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1172 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2   3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating  an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.     Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.      Thank you for revising Section 1016 of the City Charter whereas members of the Airport Commission are appropriately  qualified in aviation operations and capable of best serving the City Council.     Sincerely,    Virginia "Lee" Unger      Item 16.B 09/27/22 53 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1173 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Cannata <mr.cannata@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:41 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:agenda item #16.b. 9/27/22 EXTERNAL    Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting     Dear Council Members,     I am writing this council in support of the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce  Malarky; however,   Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues.    Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:      Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:     1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.    3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating  Item 16.B 09/27/22 54 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1174 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.     Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.      Sincerely,      Michael Cannata        michael cannata mr.cannata@verizon.net   Item 16.B 09/27/22 55 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1175 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alice and Andy <andal@dslextreme.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:12 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Request Eligibility Requirements EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.      Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to  the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the  commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.    Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport  Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct  contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical  expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport  Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex  operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also  not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision  makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues to increase in  importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be  expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:      Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the  Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole;  members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be  represented.      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members  shall be over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a  person must qualify under one of three categories:     1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in  professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial  planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot  certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active  Item 16.B 09/27/22 56 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1176 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 users or aviation tenants of SMO.    3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and  operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other  aviation business.     Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on  members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could  compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of  the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.      Sincerely,          Andrew Kopetzky  Item 16.B 09/27/22 57 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1177 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Smith <marks@santamonicaairport.info> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:13 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky has resigned EXTERNAL        Dear Council Members,  Please replace his seat with an active pilot and/or airport user.  Please ask your city attorney, Ivan Campbell, Airport Manager Stelios Makrides, or any airport  staff member, for a recommendation, as to who should replace the seat on the airport  commission. They will have valuable insight that should not be ignored.  Every city with an airport has an Airport Commission that has knowledgeable and experienced  members of the aviation community – except for Santa Monica.    It is unethical and a disservice to all stake holders, to continually stack the airport commission  with radical anti‐airport residents, most who purchased a home next to an airport.  I attend Airport Commission meetings. I am continually horrified at the blundering inaccurate  discussions that take place. It is detrimental to our common goals of a cleaner, safer and quieter  airport. Last night was full of speculation and uninformed comments ‐ no one had done any  basic research. It was beyond embarrassing.  This is not a functional government.   Joseph Schmitz is a comical cartoon character – who may have been a pilot in the 1960’s but  babbles incoherently on tangential topics and continually wastes Airport Staff time. Diane  Reynolds was recently appointed – she moved closer to the airport and then claims the pollution  caused health problems. Other members don’t even show up for meetings (Commissioner Neri is  in violation of attendance standards) or only talk about creating a park in ten years    The Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining  to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the  City.”  The commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Item 16.B 09/27/22 58 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1178 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 This will only happen with an active professional and experienced aviation professional and not a  crony of Zina Josephs.  An aviation tenant and experienced pilot on the Airport  Commission would create a validity that has been absent for decades.  Please protect our assets and our community and seek to work with people, who will guide you to  make educated decisions based on expertise.    Thank you.   I recommend: Kate Scott and Eve Lopez, both respected residents of  Santa Monica who are FAA licensed pilots and legally current.                             Item 16.B 09/27/22 59 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1179 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dave Hopkins <dhopkins@hopkinsaviation.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:12 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Subject:Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27 2022 City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Council Members,     I am writing to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of   Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.      Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.     Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the  Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required  to deal with highly technical operational issues. The current airport commission members possess no formal, current,  aviation training and experience.    Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner  other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18.  This is in direct contrast to all other technical  Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the  summary chart below).  The result is twofold.  First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many  stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because  members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no  protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance.   This issue continues  to increase in importance as the population of non‐aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the  field.    To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to  impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:      Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport  Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the  community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.      All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport.  All members shall be  over the age of 18.  In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify  under one of three categories:     1)         Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional  fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and  resources and emergency preparedness and planning.     2)         Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as  Item 16.B 09/27/22 60 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1180 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants  of SMO.    3)         Aviation Business:  At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating  an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.     Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the  Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport  operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other  stakeholders of an operating airport.     Additionally, much airport staff time is wasted at airport commission meetings as airport staff have to explain the basics  of aviation and airport operations to current commission members, wasting taxpayer time and resources.     Sincerely,     David J. Hopkins.    22+ year Ocean Park Santa Monica resident.  dhopkins@hopkinsaviation.com      Item 16.B 09/27/22 61 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1181 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew S. Pomerantz <apomerantz@weappear.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:49 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre Cc:Andrew S. Pomerantz Subject:RE: Agenda Item Number 16.b. – September 27, 2022, City Council Meeting EXTERNAL    Dear Honorable Council Members,  I write to support the Council’s acceptance of the resignation of Airport Commissioner Bruce Malarky.   Before directing the City Clerk to post the vacancy, a critical issue must first be addressed.  Because the Airport Commission acts “…in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Airport and to aviation matters generally to the extent that they affect the City,” the commission is required to deal with highly technical operational issues.   Despite these demands on Commissioner capabilities, there are no requirements to serve as an Airport Commissioner other than being both a resident of Santa Monica and over the age of 18. This is in direct contrast to all other technical Boards and Commissions where mandatory requirements for relevant technical expertise are laid out in detail (see the summary chart below). The result is twofold. First, the Airport Commission’s composition is not reflective of the many stakeholders involved with the airport’s complex operations and issues. Second, and arguably most important, because members of the City Council are also not required to have any technical aviation operations experience, there is no protocol to ensure the decision makers receive technically relevant and informed policy guidance. This issue continues to increase in importance as the population of non- aviation users expands its interaction with aviation operations on the field.  To address this competency deficit on the Airport Commission, Section 1016 of the City Charter should be expanded to impose qualifications on members serving on the Airport Commission as follows:   Membership Categories and Qualifications:   Airport users and persons having a financial interest served by the Airport need to be represented on the Airport Commission. In addition, the Airport is an overall community asset, serving the community as a whole; members of the community who have no significant financial interest related to the airport also need to be represented.   All five members shall work or reside in Santa Monica or be tenants of the Santa Monica Airport. All members shall be over the age of 18. In addition, to achieve a balanced, inclusive, competent Airport Commission, a person must qualify under one of three categories:    Item 16.B 09/27/22 62 of 64 Item 16.B 09/27/22 16.B.c Packet Pg. 1182 Attachment: Written Comment (5386 : 16.B. Resignation: Airport Commission_B.Malarky (2 mins)) 2 1) Community Resource: To qualify under this category, the person shall possess skills and expertise in professional fields of aviation or aviation related fields of benefit to SMO including but not limited to: financial planning and resources and emergency preparedness and planning.   2) Airport User: At least two members of the Commission shall be pilots holding a current valid pilot certificate (as defined by FAR 61.57) with a rating of private pilot or higher and each of whom must be active users or aviation tenants of SMO.  3) Aviation Business: At least one member of the Commission shall be an aviation business located at and operating an aviation business at SMO such as a flight school, FBO, flight club, aircraft mechanic, or other aviation business.  Without immediately revising Section 1016 of the City Charter and imposing the above requirements on members of the Airport Commission, the ongoing deficit of technical understanding of aviation issues could compromise airport operations with decisions and recommendations that may not be in the best interests of the nearby residents and other stakeholders of an operating airport.   Sincerely,     Andrew    ‐‐   Andrew S. 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