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Council Meeting: January 12, 2010 Santa Monica, California
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE -MEMORANDUM
To: City Council
From: Councilmember McKeown
Date: January 12, 2010
13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in order to evaluate and protect
the safety of those exposed to aircraft exhaust as documented in a recent
UCLA study, the Council authorize City staff to work with state and federal
elected officials, and with all the appropriate agencies, such as the
California Office of Environmental Health Assessment, the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, to establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-
generated particulate matter, particularly ultra-fine particles, and sponsor
appropriate legislation.
13-E
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To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: SM Airport Pollution -support for agenda item 13-E
From: jell Felz [mailto:jeffreyfelz@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:22 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: SM Airport Pollution -support for agenda item 13-E
Honorable City Councilmembers,
1 support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
I have lived adjacent to the airport for 50 years -and the changes from the jets has been horrific. Finally, let's
have the "guts" to say no to the monied interests that profit while we suffer ill health. They don't live her so they
don't suffer any ill effects.
Jeff Felz
JAN 192010.
1/19/2010
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To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: item E toxicity aircraft emissions: support
From: ]ayPJohnson@eartlilink.net [mailto:JayPJohnson@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:33 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: item. E toxicity aircraft emissions: support
would appreciate your support of study of toxicity of aircraft emissions
pollutants are major health hazard
thank you
Jay Johnson
J ay Johnson
601 9th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-48$-7431
j aypjohnson@earthlink.net
1/19/2010
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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:15 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Tuesday Jan 19 City Council Meeting.
From: Theo Swerissen [mailtoaheo@theo.la]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:30 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Tuesday Jan 19 City Council Meeting.
Dear Council Members.
I urge you with much passion for rejection of item 13E. Currently the item is not written with a sense of urgency
and continues to prolong the iII effects of airplanes especiallyjet-airplanes into SMO. Please reject this item
until meaningful immediate action be associated with 13e. 13E is written as nothing more than another delay
tactic. This airport should be closed and I want you as a council to figure out a way to make this happen.
This is an emergency situation, people are suffering medical side-effects for the enjoyment of a very small
group of wealthy private jet owners.
Please work aggressively with Mr. Waxman, Bill Rosendahl, and figure how you can effectively get to closing of
SMO.
Do something major to close this airport and do it now.
Sincerely,
Theo Swerissen
1/19/2010
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To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: SM Airport
From: Steve EIIis [mailtoateve.ellis@insightcihema.org]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:14 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: SM Airport
I live in Santa Monica, and often walk my dogs at Clover Park, right next to the airport. On most nights, the smell
of jet fuel is astounding, and causes me to keep the walks short.
I can imagine how the area residents feel -especially those on Walgrove and that area. I've been told by many
residents in those areas that a lot of people are suffering from breathing and respiratory issues - as a direct result
of jet pollution.
Here's just another case of nobody taking this airport to task. They'd rather be ego'd out because Harrison ford
and brad pitt and tom cruise come in and out of there like water runs. SO WHAT.
Then let's get them to pay for the medical bills of the people grounds Walgrove and Sunset Park. Anybody want
to guess the ultimate cancer rate of some of those residents ?
I also worked in the SM airport area -specifically at 2800 28th St. I was there bet Nov 03 and June 08. Here's
what you need to know:
Our offices faced Ocean Park, so we were on the opposite side. HOWEVER - at least twice aweek - we could
smell jet fuel in our offices.
What does that tell you ?????
Listen up here -for those councilmen and councilwomen who are on the side of the residents - DO
SOMETHING FOR THEM.
For those on the side of the airport -SHAME ON YOU. You'll remember what you're doing as soon as
somebody in your household, maybe even you -gets alife-threatening disease. When that happens -
because it will - think of ali the thousands of residents who live in surrounding areas of the SM aiport.
1/19/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:15 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;
Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Jet pollution from Santa Monica Airport
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-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Silagi [mailto:lrsilagi@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:48 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Jet pollution from Santa Monica Airport
Dear Council Members,
I am the chair ofthe Venice Neighborhood Council's Santa Monica Airport Committee. I am
in complete support of placing an immediate ban on all jets using the Santa Monica Airport
due to the health risks to residents and business people who are affected by this
pollution.
Not only the residents downwind of the airport experience noxious fumes and pollution, but
many areas of Sunset Park and those inthe take-off route over Venice and Santa Monica
experience this pollution.
The risks to their health and well-being need your immediate action.
Please lobby Henry Waxman to close the airport to jets. Create a strong and meaningful
coalition with the many groups that are demanding change now'.
Best,
Laura Silagi
LRSILAGIC~GMAIL.COM
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Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Jet pollution
fyi
-----Original Message-----
From: Eva Roberts [mailto:evaart@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:46 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Jet pollution
Dear Santa Monica Councilpersons,
I moved back to Venice in August, because I am an artist, and Venice is my favorite place
on earth. What I did not expect is that I have been experiencing sinus pain and
congestion, swollen glands along the ears and throat, and earaches from stuff dripping
from the sinuses. I have not experienced this extent of sinus issues ever before, and I
lived in Venice 8 years ago. When I open my door, the yard smells like LAX. This was
never true before 2001, when I moved away, temporarily.
Please take this seriously. This is my home, and I will not leave again. It needs to
smell likea residence, not an airport. Please allow the air to be healthy and breathable.
Please take breathable air very seriously.
Thank you and bless you,
Eva Roberts
310) 310 2463
1366 Preston Way -
Venice, CA 90291
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OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Airport
From: sharon rubin [mailto:essanee@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:35 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Airport
Honorable City Council members,
I support Item 13-E, Council member Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State
and Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
For years now there has been a very fine layer of black soot over our outside furniture...I can only
imagine what is in our lungs. What is the city liability in this matter? Originally, I for one moved to
Santa Monica because it was the best air in the basin. When we asked the City to not permit jets....for
safety reasons, I do not think we could foresee the horrible health hazard we have been exposed to.
Now that the city is aware of yet another reason not to have jets at the airport...the HEALTH of its
residents; I can not think of a single reason why the city can"t have a moratorium on jets till we find out
how bad this is going to be. Why wait for the increase incidents of cancer like they have in Long Beach
from the ports, before we do something.
Thank you ahead of time for your efforts.
Sharon Rubin
710 Pier Ave.
Santa Monica, Ca 90405
1/19/2010
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Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Regarding item 13-E
Importance: High
From: Don Sriro [mailto:dsriro@ca.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:32 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Regarding item 13-E
Importance: High
I urge the City of Santa Monica to add significant language promoting meaningful
stabstance to this item before they vote on it. Santa Monica City Council should
join with Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, State Assemblyman Ted
Lieu, Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution, and others in publicly
treating this issue of jet aircraft air pollution as an urgent critical health issue.
Santa Monica should insist that Congressman Henry Waxman take immediate
action to stop this environmental crime. Congressman Waxman represents Santa
Monica and he is a very powerful force in Congress. He can enact legislation. We
do not have time to continue idling around while the number of deaths due to
long term exposure to jet exhaust is counted. The short term effects with watery
eyes, irritated throats, bronchitis, asthma, headaches, nausea, and the
obnoxious odors are bad enough. Many beloved pets are also affected. While an
elite few jet into Santa Monica Airport in luxury, we pay the price, and do we ever
pay the price!
1/19/2010
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To: Bobby Shrives; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Censer; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;
Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 13-E Airport Toxicity Study
Importance: High
From: Bruce Dickieson [mailto:bdickieson@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:58 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: 'Cathy Larson - FOSP Airport; 'Julia Quinn'
Subject: Agenda Item 13-E Airport Toxicity Study
Importance: High
Honorable City Councilmembers,
We support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State
and Federal Officials to establish and. enforce toxicity standards for aircraft. emission particulate matter.
The increased air pollution from the dramatically increased number of large jet takeoffs (and landings) is harmful
to the health and well being of thousands of residents both in Santa Monica and in West Los Angeles.
Please give this matter the urgent attention it deserves.
Sincerely,
Bruce B. Dickieson and Julia Quinn
12216 Malone Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
1/19/2010
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OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: support for item 13-E
From: pamela Gavras [mailto:pamelatully@msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:44 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: support for item 13-E
Honorable City Council Members,
i support item 13-E, Council member Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with State and Federal officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission
particulate matter.
Pamela Gavras
1633 Sunset Ave, Santa Monica, Ca 90405
1(19/2010
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OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Item 13 E
From: jandjpayne [mailto:jandjpayne.jp@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 16; 2010 5:07 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 13 E
HonorableCity Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Offcials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
[Your personal comments]
Jeanne and Jack Payne
1703 Pine Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY; AND SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in order to evaluate and protect the safety of those
exposed to aircraft exhaust as documented in a recent UCLA study, the Council authorize City staff to
work with state and federal elected officials, and with all the appropriate agencies, such as the California
Office of Environmental Health Assessment, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-
generated particulate matter, particularly ultra-fine particles, and sponsor appropriate legislation.
1 /19/2010
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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:13 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Censer; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: santa monica airport
From: Gavin Scott [mailto:gavinscott@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 4:31 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Santa monica airport
HonorableCity Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
Yours sincerely,
Gavin and Nicola Scott
1801 Marine Street,
Santa Monica CA 90405
1(19/2010
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To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Item 13-E
From: Todd Schulkin [mailtoaschulkin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday; January 16, 2010 3:50 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 13-E
Honorable City Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
Please continue to support the health and public safety all Santa Monica residents.
Todd Schulkin
3011 Glenn Ave.
90405
1/19/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:13 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;
Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Ultrafine particulate problem for residents near SM Airport
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-----Original Message-----
From:RUth Luban [mailto:rluban~roadrunner.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010.3:49 PM
To: CouncilMailbox
Subject:Ultrafine particulate problem for residents near SMAirport
I attended a community meeting last week and heard 3 UCLA professors explain their study
that resulted in confirmation of what we all know, that ultrafine particulate matter is
generated in extreme enough quantitie s~as the result of jet traffic at SM.Airport.
It was heartbreaking to listen to accounts of cancer among many long-time residents in
direct line of fire, many of whom having attended such meetings for over a decade with
nothing changing....except for triple the number of jet take-offs and landings over the
last 15 years.
My vote would be to close the airport entirely. But since I'm sure the Council won't
consider that, PLEASE eliminate jets and return tothe original intention of that airport,
which was for prop planes only.
Ruth Luban
Sunset Park resident
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OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: (13-E) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR JAN. 19,2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
From: bcbrand@aol.com [mailto:bcbrand@aoLcom]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 3:02 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: fospairport@labridge.com
Subject: (13-E) PUBLIC COMMENT FOR JAN. 19,2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HonorableCity Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
I am on the East side of the airport. The noxious fumes have been a problem for decades, not to mention the
noise and the cancerous nature of this pollution,
You cannot continue to run the jets (which by the way have increased from under 2,000 planes in the mid 1980's
to over 17,000 annually now) without installing fume and particle traps on the east end of the runway.. Even with
that you still have the pollution when the jets take off and fly out but at least you can do something about the idling
and spewing of fumes at the East end of the airport
The airport is violating environmental laws/ and endangering public healthand it is hypocrisy for this to
be allowed to continue
John Barsky
P.O. Box 661636
Los Angeles, California 90066
1/19/2010
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To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Airport Pollution Agenda Item
From: wrldsport@aol.com [mailto:wrldsport@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 2:37 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Airport Pollution Agenda Item
Honorable City Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State and
Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
Living directly under the flight path, we have seen evidence of particulate matter on our landscaping, in our home
air fltration system and in the breathing related allergies developed by both our sons. Please, give this matter
your utmost attention.
Thanks you very much,
David and Marla Eby
2112 Navy Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Re:
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY; AND SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1685 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in order to evaluate and protect the
safety of those exposed to aircraft exhaust as documented in a recent UCLA study, .the
Council authorize City .staff to work with state and federal elected officials, and with all
the appropriate agencies, such as the California Office of Environmental Health
Assessment, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, to establish enforceable toxicity standards for
aircraft-generated particulate matter, particularly ultra-fine particles, and sponsor
appropriate legislation.
1/19/2010
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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:12 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Item 13-E
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From: lalehmohit@aol.com [mailtoaalehmohit@aoLcom]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 1:33 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 13-E
HonorableCity Council members,
I support Item 13-E, Council member Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State
and Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
I am the mother ofa five year old girl and this level of toxin in the air is not safe for anyone. I am sure that the
people that fly and use this aircrafts do not want to subject their children or themselves to such toxins. My
family lived in this city for twenty three years and we need our City Council to help us here..
Laleh Mohit
2443 HILL ST. SANTA MONICA
1/19/2010
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Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: Add to 13-E
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From: aforester@aoLcom [mailto:aforester@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16,-2010 1:30 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: (no subject)
HonorableCity Council members,
I support Item 13-E, Council member Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with State
and Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
I have a five year old daughterand this level of toxin in the air is not safe for anyone. I am sure that the people that
fly and use this aircrafts do not want to subject their children or themselves to such toxins. I live in this city for
twenty three years and we need our City Council to help us here..
ALAN FORESTER
2443 HILL ST. SANTA MONICA
1/19/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:12 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;
Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: 13-E
fyi
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Levenson [mailto:alan@alanlevenson.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 12:59 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: 13-E
Honorable City Councilmembers,
I support Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
Work with State and Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for
aircraft emission particulate matter.
I attended the recent meeting in Mar Vista where the UCLA study results were presented.
These results as well as the ever present safety challenges of the airport make it ever
more apparent that the airport is becoming more and more of a bad neighbor to surrounding
residents.
I was very surprised at the contempt many of the City of Los Angeles feel against our city
and the airport which carries the name of our city. There was also a sense of a "Love
Canal" type of situation with all of thereports of cancer just east of the airport.
What is it going to take to make people come to terms with the fact that the airport is no
longer a quaint local airport supporting recreational flying, and has become an undersized
jet stripwhich benefits the few for the harm of the many?
Please act decisively towards limiting the commercial use of the airport by large jets
that science has proved pose a health risk, and apotential safety risk.
And my sincere condolences on the loss of Ken Genser
the community will be missed.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alan Levenson
Alan Levenson
2124 Pier .Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)396-3456 phone
His wisdom, insight, and caring for
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:12 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;
Pam OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 13-E, city Council Meeting 1/19/2010
fyi
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne Curtis (mailto:moonballoon@roadrunner.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 12:45 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Agenda Item 13-E, city Council Meeting 1/19/2010
Honorable City Council Members:
I support Item 13-E, Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with State
and Federal officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards f or aircraft emission
particulate matter. -
The UCLA/USC/CA Air Resources Board study has provided clear evidence that Santa Monica
residents are being exposed to significant health risk on a daily basis, due to elevated
levels of ultra-fine particle emissions from the "convenience" aircraft at Santa Monica
Airport.
Why is it that every time there is an issue that impacts quality of life in this city,the
council pits itself against thewishes and safety of its constituents and supports anyand
all money making ventures?
You were not elected to make arbitrary-decisions that adversely affect the many, and-
supporting the wealthy few!!
Please listen and act in a way that makes us proud we elected you.
Sincerely,
Joanne Curtis
2211 Euclid Street -
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JAN 19 2DiD
Sonia Ramos
From: Anthony Sanelli [ASanelli@skylinefinancialcorp.com]
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:07 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Item 13-E SMO Pollution
To Whom It May Concern:
As a concerned resident of North Westdale, a neighborhood adjacent to SMO, I am fed up with delays in the process of
getting our breathing air clean.
If a toxic waste dump moved in next door to your neighborhood would you want delays in legislation to get it cleaned up or
would you want action?
We want meaningful action from our legislators NOW, not tomorrow, and getting clean air in our lungs.
Sincerely,
Anthony Sanelli
Skyline Financial Corp.
2450 Colora~o Avenue
Santa Monic , CA 90404
Asanelli(c~skvl inefinancialcoro.com
(310) 315-8600 Office
(310) 702-4208 Cell
(818) 305-2936 Fax
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From: mrdspony [mrdspony@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:45 AM
Ta Council Mailbox
Subject: Support of item 13-E on Tuesday 19 Jan agenda
Honorable council members:
I support council member McKeon's efforts to enforce toxicity standards at the Santa Monica airport. Assuring
that the airport bemes a good neighbor is long overdue.
Hector de la Puente
2118 Navy street
90405
Sonia Ramos
From: C.V. BECK [rexbeck@netscape.com]
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10`17 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: jetairpollution
Subject: TIME TO KISS THE SM AIRPORT BYE-BYE!
Dear Santa Monica Council,
It is time for the Santa Monica Airport to move to less populated areas like Palmdale, or
farther away.
There are too many people living in this area now to be cavalier about their health, their
children's health and the health of their pets.
Thanks for being truly realistic.
Sincerely,
C.V. Beck
1053 Elkgrove Avenue, # 1
Venice, CA 90291-5721
Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
z
Sonia Ramos
From: mfmarble@aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:20 AM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: air port contamination
I live on the south side and have property on the east side of the airport. The hypocrisy you posses seems to be only on
paper, stating you are concerned about the environment and you citizens. What about the environment around
you. Marilyn Marble zone 6 director Mar Vista Communityt Council
Sonia Ramos
From: Bahaa Mikhail [Bahaa@netpayservices.com]
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 2:01 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: 'Bahaa Mikhail'
Subject: Agenda Item 13E
Re: TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010 City Council meeting item 13E:
Dear Councilmembers,
I am the President of the North Westdale Neighborhood Association, the neighborhood just east of the
Santa Monica Airport. Our neighborhood is the primary area affected by the ultra-fine particles, as
described in the UCLA study published last November. I am writing this letter as a resident of North
Westdale, and not as a representative of the neighborhood association.
I appreciate Councilman McKeown's request to begin the process of setting toxicity standards. However,
given the extreme high levels of ultra-fine particles disseminating in our community and the fact that the
City of Santa Monica has ignored more than 10 years of complaints-from our community to address the
air pollution, I ask that you halt, or request that the FAA halt all jet operations at Santa Monica Airport until
such standards are established.
I understand the FAA plays a major role in this issue; however, it is time for the City of Santa Monica to
acknowledge the negative impact the airport has had on its neighbors with regard to air pollution, and to
immediately demonstrate your willingness to correct years of harm to our community.
Respectfully,
Bahaa Mikhail, North Westdale Resident
Sonia Ramos
From: Joan Winters [joanewin@earthlink.netj
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:43 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Regarding item 13E
Dear City of Santa Monica Councilmembers,
What you are proposing on Agenda item 13-E will absolutely not offer any immediate relief to help the
residents of the Los Angeles community of North Westdale. This neighborhood has over one thousands
residents. The jet pollution has been flowing into this community for well over 15 years, and people and their
pets have been getting sick with various types of cancer, asthma, bronchitis, etc.
I am requesting that the City of Santa Monica begin helping our impacted Los Angeles community as soon as
possible by whatever means it can. There are numerous residents who have been speaking out publicly for well
over a decade about the noxious emissions seeping into our homes, and it is hard to believe that nothing has
been done by now to help us by either your city as well as the FAA. Do not put all the blame on the FAA; you
as a city have never spoken out about jet pollution from your airport into our community; instead you have
resisted and blocked efforts to collect needed data regarding your airport's j et operations.
Sincerely,
Joan Winters
Los Angeles resident
Sonia Ramos
From: Julia Reeves [dolphinsleap72003@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 7:31 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Toxcity at Santa Monica Airport and Vicinity!
Good evening gentle men and women:
I offer the opportunity for the City of Santa Monica to test the air quality surrounding the
Santa Monica Airport for all issues related to toxicity, and pollution of the environment
surrounding all areas in close proximity thereto. I live in a daily environment of soot and
noxious chemicals, which, I believe is a constant threat to my, and my neighbors' health and
well being!
Personally, I do not believe for a minute that the FAA cares a hoot about the residents in
the areas located near the SM Airport.
1
Sonia Ramos
Erom: Patrick Whelan [pwhelan@pegasuscapgroup.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 10:03 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Support of Item 13-E
Honorable City Council Members,
Please note mysupport of Item 13-E, Councilmember Kevin McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica Work with
State and Federal Officials to establish and enforce toxicity standards for aircraft emission particulate matter.
I am seriously concerned about my health and that of my employees given that we are situated in the SM Airport Business
Park and are surely vulnerable to any levels of toxicity. There are many times throughout the day when the airport fumes
seem unhealthfully potent.
Patrick Whelan
Managing Partner
Pegasus Capital Group
3250 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 203
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 392-0100
Fax: (310) 392-9101
pwhe l a n @ pe9asu scapo rou p. com
www. pectasuscapproup.com
JAN 19 2010
From: James Holloway [mudder_1999@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 10:46 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda Item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and. CARE confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Sincerely,
James Holloway & Crystal Silva
2507 28th Street #2
Santa Monica, CA
1/14/2010
JAN 192090
From: Lorraine Sanchez [ms.lorraine.sanchez@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 10:47 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Toxicity Standards for Aircraft- generated particulate matter
I strongly support Council member Mckeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with elected
officials and agencies to
1 )establish. enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter,especially ultrafine
particles and 2)sponsor
appropriate legislation.
Residents surrounding the airport are under siege from noise, planes that are too large to safely take off
and land from this airport and the ongoing more invisible risks associated with highly contaminated air.
None of us envisioned these
risks when we bought our homes believing that such a small recreational airport would not support this
type of large jet
traffic and al] the attendant dangers.
We are a prosperous city which amacts the wealthy and famous who like the convenience of our
airport. but at what price to
the rest of us? Let the studies establish these risks and we will have a good idea of the attendant costs to
our health and well
being and what needs to be done to reduce these life threatening risks.
Lorraine Sanchez
2344 Pier Ave.
1!13/2010
From: Stephen Mooser [stephenmooser@scbwi.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:04 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Cc: ZinaJosephs@aol.com
Subject: Council Item 13-D
TO: City Council
Re: January 12, agenda Item 13-D
I am a resident of 2121 Dewey Street, just six houses from the end of the Santa Monica Airport Runway
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent UCLA study confirming the existence of high concentrations of ultrafine particles was welcome, but
was not news to me and my family. The accumulation of a fine black dust on everything in the backyard was
proof enough that the planes taking off from the airport were creating a toxic environment for the neighborhood.
I appreciate the Council's support on this problem in the past, and know you will continue to work for the health
of your constituents in the future.
Sincerely, Stephen Mooser, 2121 Dewey Street.
1/1.2/2010
From: Adrian Harewood [aharewood@colorservice.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:40 AM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
Importance: High
To: City Council.
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine
particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC; and CARB confrms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Adrian Harewood
2437 Pier Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-8199
1/12/2010
From: Kathy Knight [kathy.knight@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 6:05 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda Item 13-D for 1-12-10
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that
the City of Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation
to protect the health of residents living near the airport.
I have been smelling these toxics for years as I drive down Bundy by the airport. I am glad you finally have it
confirmed by the UCLA Study. Thank you for your help on this matter.
Sincerely,
Kathy Knight
1122 Oak St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/12/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:33 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW:
fyi
From: gbaizer@aol.com [mailto:gbaizer@aol.com)
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:29 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject:
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Ocean Park in Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that
the City of Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confrms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
And, I also have a big problem with the new shift in the flight pattern that especially the jets are
using. It is very annoying and also quite scary to now have a rather large jet taking off or
landing consistently and directly over my condo at all hours of the day and night. In fact, they
sound and feel like they are coming directly into my studio and my whole home rattles. It
seems like a very large accident just waiting to happen and I am a "sitting duck" directly in a
vulnerable position .That is not okay with me or my neighbors. We purchased our homes here
in Ocean park with the belief that the air was better. here and also for a rather large sum of
money. the Santa Monica Airport and its users are now the bane of our existence.
1/11/2010
Thank you for you efforts, Gayle Baizer
654 Pier Avenue, #A
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)392-2001
1/11/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:33 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell; Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: Item #13-D on T agenda
fyi
From: Eric Faber, The Westside Company [mailto:eric@thewestsidecompany.com]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:17 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Item #13-D on T agenda
As a former owner of Spitfire Grill and a life time Santa Monica Resident, I
wholeheartedly support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for
aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate
legislation.
I have long been concerned about the health effects on outdoor eating space which is growing
exponentially at the Santa Monica Airport and in the surrounding areas.
Thank you,
Eric C. Faber
President
The Westside Company
310-943-9224 PH
775-249-7346 FAX
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Company click here !
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"I'm throwing these starfish into the ocean, daddy. If I don't, they'll die."
"There's a lot of starfish on the beach. Do you think it will make a difference?"
The girl smiled at her father, picked up yet another starfish and threw it into the sea.
"I made a difference to that one."
1/11/2010
From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Monday, January 11,2010 1:31 PM
To: Bobby Shriver; Gleam Davis; Gleam Davis; Ken Genser; Kevin McKeown; P. Lamont Ewell;. Pam
OConnor; Richard Bloom; Robert Holbrook; Robert Holbrook
Cc: Maria Dacanay
Subject: FW: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
fyi
From: A. Saxon [mailto:bythesea00@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 11:54 AM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Re: January. l2, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa
Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for
aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate
legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CA12B, confirms the
existence of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa
Monica Airport. Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass
legislation to protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Ann Saxon
2604 - 28th St #4
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/11/2010
From: A. Saxon [bythesea00@yahoo.com]
Sent:. Monday, January 11, 2010 11`.54 AM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa
Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for
aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate
legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the
existence of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa
Monica Airport. Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass
legislation to protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Ann Saxon
2604 - 28th St #4
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/11/2010
From: Barbara Goodson [babs1617@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:33 AM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: FW:-Item #13-D on T agenda
From: babsl617@hotmail.com
To: pam.oconnor@smgov.net; richard.bloom@smgov.net; gleam.davis@smgov.net;
bobby.shriver@smgov.net; robert.holbrook@smgov.net; kevin@mckeown.net
CC: clerk@smgov.net
Subject: Item #13-D on T agenda
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:26:53 +0000
Dear Santa Monica Cify Council Members,
The Santa Monica Airport has had many in-depth studies done that prove there is a definite need for regulation of
aircraft sources of ultrafine particle emissions. If is time we had a model that will explore the extent to which
community areas are exposed to aircraft emissions as well as a health study for those with respiratory illnesses
who have been exposed to these ultrafine particles. We have the scientific experts willing and able to do it.
1 want you to know /support Councilmember McKeown's request for the the City of Santa Monica to work with
other agencies to establish and enforce toxicity standards -ultrafine particles being of primary importance.
Scientific studies have already designated at risk populations. It includes children, elders, those with cardiac
disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, etc. Studies of animals show that ultrafine particles do damage to
the lungs and release toxic chemicals into the bloodstream. These particles can travel fo the brain, liver,
damage the cell power source -the mitochondria, the DNA and effect profeins. I do not think we wanf to
look the other way when cases such as these have clearly been proven.
We need to continue research to enable scientists to obtain federal funding. It is time for us to act
responsibly to establish toxicity standards, which include ultrafine particles, so that it can be utilized on a
national level.
Thank you,
Barbara Goodson Gustafson
370-345-2546
1/11/2010
From: Wolfgang & Mary Kummer [whk mmk@verizon.net)
Sent: Monday, January 11, 201b 10:13 AM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Airport Pollution
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, we support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARE confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
We have lived on Sunset Avenue for about fifty years.
When cleaning the windshield and washing the car, one notices that black dust covers the car. The driveway, the
house and, the garden are covered with the same black particles coming from the airplanes taking off and landing
What is worse is that these particles are tracked into the house and enter the air there.
Wolfgang & Mary Kummer
1310 Sunset Avenue
1/11/2010
From: Smith, Timothy M. [TSmith@mednet.ucla.edu]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 8:48 AM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Council agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence of
highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
Tim Smith
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From: Cheryl Downey [cheryld2520@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:35 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Dear City Council:
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations of
ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
I urge the council to act strongly in setting enforceable toxicity standards for ultrafine particulates,
Thank you, Cheryl Downey, 2520 Pearl Street, Santa Moncia 90405
From: Ellen Mark [ellenmark@themarks.org]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:17 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: Clerk Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Subject: Item 13-D on T agenda
To: Santa Monica City Council
Cauncilmembers,
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other elected
officials and agencies to (t) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine
particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations of
ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing enforceable toxicity standardswill allow elected
officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Less than three years after my husband and I moved to our current address, which turned out to be right under the SMO takeoff pattern,
I developed adult-onset asthma. Currently, it is under control but I also became more susceptible to respiratory infection. Although
there is no medical proof to a link between my personal health issues and our proximity to the airport, I always have considered the
connection. With the release of the study from UCLA, that connection has become much more relevant.
I urge you to support Councilmember McKeown's agenda.
Sincerely,
Ellen Mark
2211 Navy St.
Santa Monica
1/11/2010
From: pad45 [pad45@mac.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:03 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Airport Toxicity
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that
the City of Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent. study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation
to protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Peter Donald
2618 32nd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
p. 310 450-7761
c. 310 871-4862
pdonald(~mac com
1/11!2010
From: Phyllis Chavez [chavez_art@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:44 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Jan. 12, 2010/ agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
Thank you for your time,
Kenneth Legaux
Sunset Park
1/11!2010
From: Caroline Denyer [Denyer.la@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:43 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda Item 13-D
To: City Council Clerk
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Council-member McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Ken Genser. He was always concerned about the neighbors around the
airport in regard to noise, emissions and general safety. I had several occasions to meet with him over the years and
he was a true advocate for the improvement of our neighborhood in terms of mitigating the impact of the Santa
Monica Airport. So as a positive move forward and in kind memory to Ken Genser, I support this effort by Council-
member McKeown.
Many Thanks
Caroline Denyer
an airport neighbor
1/11/2010
From: Phyllis Chavez [chavez_art@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:41 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda Item 13-D/January 12,2010
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, 1 support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
Thank you,
Phyllis Chavez
Sunset Park
1/11/2010
From: Joy Abbott poyabbott@roadrunner.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:23 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
Dear Couricilmembers:
We would frst like to relay our condolences on the passing of our Mayor Ken Genser . He will certainly be
missed.
As 25 year residents of Sunset Park, we give our wholehearted support to Councilmember McKeown's request
to have Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to establish enforceable toxicity standards
and to sponsor appropriate legislation to enforce such standards to curtail the current levels of ultra fine
particles now generated by airport traffic emanating from the Santa Monica Airport.
We have waited for over two decades for our City to take the lead on combating the pollution that the recent
study conducted by UCLA, UCS and CARB has reconfirmed continues to impact our neighborhood. We are
concerned that the long term negative health effects of this pollution on our family,. neighbors (and property
values). We ask that the Council take immediate action in light of the new study.
Sincerely,
Joy and Ken Abbott
1745 Sunset Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90405
310/396-5535
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1/11/2010
From: Jane Dempsey [JaneDempsey@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 6:44 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Cc: Jane Dempsey
Subject: RE: January 12, 2010 Agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 1313D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine
particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
I had been very active in my neighborhood group but had to curtail activities because I developed allergies
whiclrmy doctor attributed to living within near SM Airport. One only has to look at furniture in the backyard
to see how bad the particle matter from living near the Airport is. I hate to think what damage has been done to
the health of everyone including myself that was foolish enough to purchase a home near SM Airport 30 years
ago when we never imagined jets 24 hours per day.
Jane Dempsey
1/11/2010
Sonia Ramos
From: nickpl1 @aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:41 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Sub]ect: (no subject)
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKedwn's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and GARB, confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large-area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living near the
airport.
Justine Lowe
2117 Navy Street,. Santa Monica, 90405
From: Evelyn Lauchenauer [eaauchenauer@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:45 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
Dear SM City Clerks Office,
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Council member McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultra fine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Thank you,
Evelyn Lauchenauer
1708 Robson Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405.
1/11/2010
From: Fae Horowitz and AI Linton [faeandal@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:48 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: TOXICITY STANDARDS
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Couhcilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA; USC, and CARE confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Often when / go outside, especially in the morning, the air is so full of fumes that 1 feel 1 can taste them.
This can't be healthy. Please support this request.
Thank you,
Fae Horowitz and AI Linton
1403 Sunset Ave.
Santa Monica 90405
1/11(2010
From: Regula Ziegler [regula@americaconnections.comj
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:59 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Couricil Meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Agenda item 13-D
Re: January 72 2010 agenda item 13-D
Dear Members of the City Council,
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that
the City of Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to:
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and
(2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARE confrms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Sincerely,
Regula K. Ziegler
1516 Grant Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/11/2010
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From: Fox Charles [cafox513@verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:38 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Council agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport, Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living
near the airport.
In the 13 years we have lived next to SM Airport, the situation has become increasingly worse. The oily crud
depositing itself throughout our home is more than it ever was. We often have to jump up and slam all windows-shut
to help protect our environment, and us. And we are both coughing more.
Charles Fox
cafox513Ca~verizon. net
2666 31st St @ Ocean Park
1/11/2010
From: Diana Stephens [diana.stephens@verizon.netj
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:08 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Aircraft Exhaust- Item 13-D on the Council Agenda 1/12/10
Dear Santa Monica City Council, City Manager and City Clerk--
As a resident of Santa Monica for over 20 years and a Sunset Park Homeowner for 14 years, I support
Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other elected offidials and
agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter (especially
ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation. I believe this is the very least that the City Council
can do. Assessing possible risks and protecting Santa Monica residents should be the Council's top priority.
The recent study published by Hu eta/that was conducted by UCIA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence
of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafne particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
Your immediate attention to this matter, and honoring Councilmember McKeown's request, is or the upmost
importance.
Thank you,
Diana Stephens--1801 Hill Street, Santa Monica
1/11/2010
From: JEANNE LAURIE [angelauntie@msn.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:00 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Cc: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Item #13-D on T agentla
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
It would be unconscionable to fail to act on a matter so important to the health and safety of children, elderly,
and others. With a soccer field right next to the runway, I would hate to think that children will have serious
health problems that could have been prevented if appropriate action had been taken. Corporate greed should
not trump the health of the residents.
I wholeheartedly support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other
elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
Research surrounding Santa Monica Airport has contributed greatly to the body of evidence that points to the
need for regulation of aircraft sources of ultrafine particle emissions. This is why I also support two additional
studies at SMO: (1) a modeling study that will precisely map out the extent to which community areas are
exposed to aircraft emissions and (2)'a health risk study of a small group of vulnerable individuals followed over
a year or two in order to link more closely the cause (i.e., ultrafine particle exposure from aircraft) and effect
(e.g., cardiorespiratory illness). Not only are these studies feasible to do, we already have scientific experts
willing to conduct them.
Scientific studies have already identified vulnerable populations, which include older adults, children, and those
with cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, or diabetes. Laboratory studies of animals have already shown that
ultrafine particles do damage by lodging deeply in the lungs and release toxic chemicals into the bloodstream,
where they can travel to other parts of the body, such as the brain and liver,3 and damage cellular mitochondria
(the power source of cells), proteins, and DNA.
Further research at SMO will increase the prospects for scientists to obtain federal funding for an
epidemiological study (of thousands of individuals) that can establish toxicity standards for ultrafine particles
across the nation.
1/11/2010
From: Laurie Charchut [laurie.charchut@legacyefx.com)
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:44 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Santa Monica Airport
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Thank you.
Laurie Charchut
2010 Navy St.
Santa Monica, C A 90405
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From: Theodore Cho [tchomail@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:35 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, 1 support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-
generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et a/that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence
of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
An airport does not belong embedded in the middle of a dense and thriving community: Its continuation and
unchecked growth affects the long-term well-being of its occupants which will eventually affect the viability of
the surrounding area. The benefits provided by a municipal airport are insignificant compared to the growth
and prosperity offered by our neighborhood's residents and businesses. Short of shutting it down entirely, the
parties responsible for the airport's operation should comply with reasonable requests for standards if co-
existence has even a chance at succeeding.
Theodore S. Cho
2652 29th St., Unit 5
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/11/2010
From: Gary Bostwick [gbostwick@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:22 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
To the Clerk of the City of Santa Monica:
Please insure that this email is received by the members of our City Council
Thank you very much.
Dear Members of the City Council
Santa Monica Airport imposes the costs of its operation on me and my neighbors in so many
unjust ways. In any rational cost-benefit analysis, the costs of an operation (including its
deleterious health effects) should be outweighed by the benefits. But the cost-benefit analysis
in this case is flawed, because our neighborhood bears _alI of the burdens of noise and
pollution and, I would wager, very few of us receive any of the benefits. In 30 years living in
Santa Monica, I have taken off or landed at the airport twice. Yet daily I, my children, my
grandchild and my friends and neighbors endure the noise of jets and the toxic fumes of the
airport operation.
I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other
elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-
generated particulate matter {especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate
legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCIA, USC, and CARE confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica
Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to
protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Thank you for helping to protect your constituents.
Gary L. Bostwick
1635 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica. CA 90405-4833
Tel: {310) 450-7871
Fax: (310) 314-8401
gbostwick@earthlink. net
1/11/2010
Sonia Ramos
From: Aldo Davanzo [aldo.davanzo@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:17 PM
To: Council Mailbox; pam.oconnor@smgov.net; richard.bloom@smgov.net; Gleam Davis;
robertholbrook@smgov.net; bobbyshriver@smgov.net; kevin@mckeown.net
Subject: Endangered Species of voters and taxpayers
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 1313=D
As a resident of Sunset Park for over 40 years, I support Councilmember McKeown's action to protect our health.
The recent study published by Hu et al, confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations of toxic particles in a large area
around Santa Monica Airport. Most of the time it stinks of jet fuel in this area. My family and I live here and are directly impacted,
especially so our young grandchildren. No doubt the increase in jet flights is having a very notipeable impact on our environment and
quality of life. Actionable toxicity standards will help protect the health of residents living near the airport.
I hope our government officials -- that's you -- have at least the same degree of zeal in acting to help us as you would were we
endangered sea life. Remember, unlike sea life, we vote and pay taxes.
Thank you
Aldo Davanzo
From: Todd Schulkin [tschulkin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:10 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafne particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations
of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Since the FAA has public safety as a last priority, we're relying on the Council to protect our health and safety.
We admire and appreciate the Council's leadership on Airport issues to date and trust they will continue to the
right thing by and for residents.
Todd Schulkin
3011 Glenn Ave.
90405
1/11/2010
Sonia Ramos
From: Carol Joffe [caroljoffe@gmail.comj
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:09 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Toxicity Standards
o: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Counci6agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu eta/that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living near the
airport.
I dread to think of the potential consequences to all of us who have been living in such close proximity to the Santa
Monica Airport. The potential risk of serious illness that could destroy the lives, not only of us, the adults, but those of our
children and our children's children and those yet unborn. Allowing such toxicity to persist for any longer that it already
has, is a crime against us all and must be stopped.
I trust that the Council will do all in it's power to support Coucilmember McKeown and help to facilitate the enforcement of
this necessary legislation.
Thank you.
Carol Joffe
Sunset Park
From: Charles Noble [cnoble@csulb.edu]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010.11:59 AM
To: Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda item 13-D
I live in Santa Monica (in Sunset Park) and I strongly support the request by
Councilmember McKeown's that the City cooperate with other elected officials and agencies
to establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter and pass appropriate
legislation. As a parent and a resident of the City, the health implications of the news we are getting are
frightening.
Charles Noble
Professor
Department of Political Science
California State University, Long Beach
562-985-4897
cnobleC~csulb.edu
www.charlesnoble.vet
"The disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich and the powerful, and
to despise, or, at least, to neglect persons of poor and mean condition...is...the
great and most universal-cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments." Adam
Smith
"But, if constructing the future and settling everything for all times are not our
affair, it is all the more clear what we have to accomplish at present: I am
referring to ruth/ess criticism of all that exists, ruthless .both in the sense of not
being afraid of the results it arrives at and iri the sense of being just as little
afraid of conflict with the powers that be." Karl Marx
"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others."
Groucho Marx
1/11/2010
From: Angela Brown [moetsmom@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:53 AM
To; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected ofFcials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living
near the airport.
My dog has lung cancer.....1 don't want the same fate
Angela Brown -- 1634 Hill St, Santa Monica
1/11/2010
Sonia Ramos
From: pattyhmj@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:03 AM
To: Council Mailbox; ZinaJosephs@aol.com; martinrubin@earthlink.net
Subject: cancer and health concerns
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations of
ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect
the health of residents living near the airport.
Waking up today greeting a neighbor who husband has throat cancer, she gives me the new update...the cancer is in the
bones in the spine. My Mother past of cancer. The man next door that graduated Samohi in the 40's throat cancer. All
may animals passed with strange cancers.
Please we need a door to door study of the health effects of this horrible toxic raw jet fuel fumes and the BLACK DUST
particles that are in the neighborhood, Everyday starts with black dust and fumes and worrisome anxiety who will be next
with cancer.The air is not clean to breath...
We cannot move so please stop saying this..
We need studies done quickly and we need the big commercial JETS to stop the abuse of pollution
thanks for your time
And if needed I will volunteer to walk door to door for a study for the health effects of our neighborhood..
This is needed asap!
thank you
Patty Laurie 2122 marine st. 54 years!
Sonia Ramos
From: Grace Phillips [gracesadye@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:31 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: airport
Dear Councilmembers,
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
I have lived near the airport for years. My kids play at Clover Park and the fumes of the
idling planes wash over the fields filled with AYSO players. We won't do any soccer at the
Airport fields due to fumes, though according to the recent Paulson study, we should
probably avoid Clover as well. Please help us take back our own city -almost nobody who
flies out of SM Airport needs to fly. It may be more convenient for them to take a jet in and
out of our tiny airport, but their convenience should not take priority over our children's
health.
As a resident of Santa Monica,.1 support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living near the
airport.
Grace Phillips
aracesca~es~ ~mail.com
wzvw. aracescapes. com
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From: Alexander M. Capron [acapron@law.usc.edu]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:36 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox; ZinaJosephs@aol.com
Subject: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
Dear Members of the Santa Monica City Council:
A recently published study, reporting on research conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, in
2008 confirms the existence of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area
downwind from Santa Monica Airport. [Hu et al. Aircraft Emission Impacts in a Neighborhood
Adjacent to a General Aviation Airport in Southern California. Environmental Science &
Technology, 2009; 43 (21): 8039.]
Legislation to enforce toxicity standards is needed if the health of residents living near the Santa Monica
Airport is to be protected. Before such legislation can be drafted and adopted, enforceable standards
need to be established.
Therefore, as a long-time resident of the Sunset Park neighborhood, I urge all Council Members to
support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other elected
officials and agencies first. to establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and then to sponsor and adopt appropriate legislation at the local,
state and, if necessary, national level.
Respectfully,
Alex M Capron
1101 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1/11/2010
From: Tina grossman [tina.grossman@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 7:53 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Council agenda item 13-D
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 73-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence of
highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport.
Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of
residents living near the airport.
Tina Grossman
1729 Ashland
Santa Monica
1/11/2010
From: Karen & Stuart [heardschur@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 5:42 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: airport exhaust
I am a 13 year Santa Monica resident who supports the initiative to develop standards for toxic emissions from
the airport. My residence is located near the airport runway. Karen Heard
1/11/2010
From: Laurie Rocha [Igrocha@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 5:27 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Santa Monica resident
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establishi enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living
near the airport.
I have lived in Sunset Park for the past 40 years. The number and type of aircraft that use Santa Monica Airport has
changed dramatically over the years. It is essential that we use the airport wisely for everyone.
Laurie Rocha
1633 Oak Street
1/11/2010
From: Jordan Ellis [Jordan@elliscasting.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 5:23 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: SM Airport Pollution
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recently released UCLA study by Suzanne Paulson and other scientists confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living
near the airport.
Jordan Ellis
1782 Bryn Mawr Ave.
Santa Monica 90405
1/11(2010
Appropriate action needed
From: DB [db@westsidedb.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 4:26 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Appropriate action needed
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work
with other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated
particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the
existence of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa
Monica Airport. Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to
protect the health of residents living near the airport.
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Sonia Ramos
From: Eileen Tunick [eileen.et@verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 4:15 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: Filth in our air
To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with
other elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu eta/that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the existence of highly
elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa Monica Airport. Establishing
enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to protect the health of residents living near the
airport.
All my fruit from my orange tree is covered with soot from airplanes discharging excess fuel over my residence.
This and the soot that weekly covers my railings and window sills had made my 30 plus years as a resident and
homeowner in this city increasingly disagreeable and detracts from the quality of life the city offers its residents.
Sincerely, Eileen Tunick
1639 Sunset Ave.
Santa Monica 90405-5848
Sonia Ramos
From: Peggy Porter [pporterphd@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 3:50 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Subject: I support FOSP re toxicity standards
We need standards to deal with airport toxicities.
Peggy Porter,
Linda Lane
From: Joanne Curtis [moonballoon@roadrunner.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 3:45 PNI
To: Clerk Mailbox; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office
Subject: Council agenda item 13-D ,1/12/10
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To: City Council
Re: January 12, 2010 Council agenda item 13-D
As a resident of Santa Monica, I support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica
work with other elected officials and agencies to(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-
generated particulate matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
The recent study published by Hu et al that was conducted by UCLA, USC, and CARB, confirms the
existence of highly elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles in a large area downwind from Santa
Monica Airport. Establishing enforceable toxicity standards will allow elected officials to pass legislation to
protect the health of residents living near the airport.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated attention to this issue and support of Mr. McKeown's
request.
Sincerely,
Joanne Curtis
1/11/2010
From: Ping Ho [pingho@ucla.eduj
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 12:02 PM
To: 'Bloom, Richard'; 'Davis, Gleam` 'Genser, Ken'; 'Genser, Ken'; 'Holbrook, Robert'; 'McKeown,
Kevin'; 'O' Connor, Pam'; 'Shriver, Bobby'
Cc: Clerk Mailbox
Subject: Item #13-D on T agenda
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
I wholeheartedly support Councilmember McKeown's request that the City of Santa Monica work with other
elected officials and agencies to (1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate
matter (especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
Research surrounding Santa Monica Airport has contributed greatly to the body of evidence that points to the ,
need for regulation of aircraft sources of ultrafine particle emissions. This is why I also support two additional
studies at SMO: (1) a modeling study that will precisely map out the extent to which community areas are
exposed to aircraft emissions and (2) a health risk study of a small group of vulnerable individuals followed over a
year or two in order to link more closely the cause (i.e., ultrafine particle exposure from aircraft) and effect (e.g.,
cardiorespiratory illness). Not only are these studies feasible to do, we already have scientific experts willing to
conduct them.
Scientifd studies have already identified vulnerable populations, which include older adults, children, and those
with cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, or diabetes. Laboratory studies of animals have already shown that
ultrafine particles do damage by lodging deeply in the lungs and release toxic chemicals into the bloodstream,
where they can travel to other parts of the body, such as the brain and liver,3 and damage cellular mitochondria
(the power source of cells), proteins, and DNA.
Further research at SMO will increase the prospects for scientists to obtain federal funding for an epidemiological
study (of thousands of individuals) that can establish toxicity standards for ultrafine particles across the nation.
Sincerely,
Ping
Ms. Ping Ho, MA, MPH
Director, UCLArts and Healing
www. uclartsandhealing.net
(310) 452-1439
1/] 1/2010
From: zinajosephs@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:32 AM
To: Council Mailbox; P. Lamont Ewell; Clerk Mailbox; pam.oconnor@smgov.net;
richard.bloom@smgov.net; robert.holbrook@smgov.net; city@genser.org;
bobby.shriver@smgov.net; kevin@mckeown.net; Gleam Davis
Cc: ZinaJosephs@aoLcom
Subject: FOSP: Airport- 1/12/09 agenda item 13-D
January 9, 2010
To: City Council
From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park
Re: January 12, 2009 agenda item 13-D -- Request by Councilmember McKeown
re establishing toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
The Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) lies within the boundaries of the Sunset Park
heighborhood. Friends of Sunset Park is the city-recognized neighborhood organization
that represents residents living adjacent to the northern and western borders of SMO,
as well as under the takeoff path for Runway 21 (westbound) and the landing pattern for
Runway 3 (eastbound).
As a result, residents in Sunset Park are exposed to aircraft exhaust from SMO operations.
"Aircraft Emission Impacts in a Neighborhood Adjacent to a General Aviation Airport in
Southern California," a study by Suzanne Paulson (UCLA Department of Atmospheric
and Oceanic Sciences) and other scientists has confirmed the existence of highly
elevated ultrafine particle concentrations in a large area downwind from SMO.
These concentrations have potential health implications, but the missing piece of
information needed in order to solve the problem is enforceable toxicity standards.
Therefore, the FOSP Board strongly supports Councilmember McKeown's request
that the City of Santa Monica work with other elected officials and agencies to
(1) establish enforceable toxicity standards for aircraft-generated particulate matter
(especially ultrafine particles), and (2) sponsor appropriate legislation.
City Council -January 12, 2010 agenda:
13-E: Request of Councilmember McKeown that, in order to evaluate and protect the safety
of those exposed to aircraft exhaust as documented in a recent UCLA study, the Council
authorize City staff to work with state and federal elected officials, and with all the appropriate
agencies, such as the California Office of Environmental Health Assessment, the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to
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