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SR 02-09-2016 8A City Council Report City Council Regular Meeting: February 9, 2016 Agenda Item: 8.A 1 of 13 To: Mayor and City Council From: Karen Ginsberg, Director, Cultural Affairs (CCS) Martin Pastucha, Director, Andy Agle, Director Subject: Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Accept the Civic Working Group’s report. 2. Consider the proposed ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’. 3. Consider the proposed alternatives and direct staff to issue an RFQ for the renovation and operation of the Civic Auditorium as a first step in implementing the Civic Working Group’s recommendations. Executive Summary Council appointed the nine member Civic Working Group (CWG) to one two-year term in the fall of 2013, and tasked them with facilitating community dialogue and developing recommendations regarding the future of the Civic as the hub of a new mixed-use cultural district. The CWG completed its task in September 2015, and approved a report on the process and outcomes (Attachment A). The CWG’s recommendations are summarized in two sections of the report, the ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’. Staff has developed several proposed alternatives to move forward with the CWG’s recommendations and is asking for Council d irection on the report, the proposed ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’, as well as next steps for the Civic and the surrounding site. Staff is recommending that the City issue an RFQ for the Civic Auditorium only as a first step in implementing the CWG’s recommendations. Background The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (Civic) was designed by Welton Becket and completed in 1958. The 73,000 square foot building is a local landmark and is located on approximately four acres. The overall Civic site (Site) comprises approximately 10.3 acres. The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) will utilize approximately 1.4 acres, leaving approximately 4.9 acres of surface parking. The closure of the Civic in 2 of 13 June of 2013 provides a significant opportunity for the City to determine how best to preserve and repurpose the building and the adjacent Site for future generations. Over the course of the last few years Council has worked extensively with the community and with staff to consider options and possibilities. On August 14, 2012, (Attachment B) Council authorized the suspension of the Civic renovation project due to the loss of redevelopment funds and directed staff to develop alternatives for the rehabilitation of the facility. Council considered these alternatives at an October 23, 2012, (Attachment C) study session. At that meeting Council affirmed the intent to close the facility as planned and directed staff to return once additional research, including outreach to stakeholders and experts, was completed. As part of this process the City worked with the Urban Land Institute to hold a Technical Assistance Panel which brought in experts to look at the future of the Civic and issue a report. On June 11, 2013, (Attachment D) Council reviewed and commented on recommendations regarding an interim use of the Civic, long-term management options, and strategies to generate revenue for the renovation, and the concept of the development of a cultural campus with the Civic Auditorium as the hub. At that time, Council also directed staff to return with a recommended structure and criteria for a temporary Civic Working Group (CWG) that could provide input on the development of recommendations for the renovation, programming and long-term operation of the Civic. On October 22, 2013 (Attachment E) Council appointed nine members to the Civic Working Group (CWG) to one two-year term and tasked them with facilitating community dialogue and developing recommendations regarding the future of the Civic as the hub of a new mixed-use cultural district, which was the vision articulated in the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel’s final report (Attachment F). The CWG held regular public meetings in the East Wing of the Civic between December 2013 and September 2015. The CWG structured its work and the community visioning process around three well-attended public workshops. The first took place on September 27, 2014 and focused on the facility, the site and development of a set of working assumptions for the CWG’s deliberative process. The second workshop 3 of 13 unfolded in two parts, over two days, in early in 2015, on January 31st and February 1st, and was structured around an on-line interactive ‘trade-off’ tool that was specifically developed for this planning process. Workshop #2 participants, and community members who accessed the tool via the City’s website, were able to explore alternative uses for the Civic and the surrounding site, and make choices regarding use preferences and potential fundi ng sources for capital and annual operating costs. The process allowed nearly 1,700 participants to formulate priorities and corresponding tradeoffs regarding the future use of the Civic Auditorium, potential adjacent cultural uses as well as potential private land uses, and open space, which helped inform the Civic Working Group’s recommendations and are detailed in the report. The third community workshop took place on June 13, 2015, and provided an opportunity for the public to discuss the Civic Working Group’s findings and draft recommendations. From the beginning, the members of the CWG placed a very high priority on community engagement and transparency. All of the materials developed for the CWG, or that the members of the CWG referenced during their work, including notes and video from each workshop, are available on the Civic Auditorium’s website (santamonicacivic.org), as part of an extensive document library (Attachment G). All of the CWG documents and written community feedback were also compiled in Volume II of the CWG report, which is also available on-line. The CWG was supported in its process by an interdepartmental team of staff from Community and Cultural Services, Housing and Economic Development, Planning and Community Development, and Public Works, as well as a diverse team of consultants led by HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A). Discussion Civic Working Group report 4 of 13 The attached report, prepared by HR&A, presents the Civic Working Group’s process, findings and recommendations in detail (Attachment A). It lays out the information and the rationale that the CWG used to arrive at its collective recommendations and also documents other community points of view expressed throughout the planning process. The CWG approved the report at its final meeting on September 28, 2015, after making minor revisions. The CWG structured its recommendations to Council in two parts, consisting of a series of ‘Guiding Principles’ which specify parameters for the future of the Civic and the surrounding site, and a set of ‘Priorities for Council Consideration,’ which begin to address implementation and next steps. Guiding Principles The CWG developed six broad Guiding Principles that form its central recommendations to Council. The Guiding Principles incorporate the CWG’s far- reaching public outreach into both goals, and limits, for the future Civic and the Site, and are intended to serve as a clear, but flexible, framework for implementing a new mixed- use arts and cultural district anchored by a re-purposed Civic Auditorium, and to reconnect the site with its surroundings for the first time since its development . The CWG Guiding Principles are as follows: 1. Preserve and rehabilitate the landmarked Civic Auditorium.  Rehabilitate the landmark Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.  Satisfy the community’s desire for an iconic, multi-generational, innovative, state- of-the-art, professional performing arts venue that is the anchor of a cultural campus.  Consider taking advantage of the Civic Auditorium’s flexibility to enable it to serve both performing arts and special events, including community events. 2. Create a vibrant cultural and community hub around the Civic Auditorium.  Strive to create a signature Civic Auditorium arts and cultural campus that will serve as the city’s cultural center with a preference for the performing arts.  Include synergistic arts and cultural features, and uses that add to an exciting experience for patrons, such as a flexible performance event space. 5 of 13  Integrate complementary uses that create activity during both daytime and evening such as cafes, restaurants and open space. 3. Consider private land uses that support and enhance the cultural campus.  Ensure that any private land uses are synergistic with the spirit and activities planned for the site, and add to its vibrancy.  Ensure that any private land uses create a smooth, interactive connection to the surrounding neighborhood and the landmarked Civic Auditorium through compatibility of use and scale.  Collaborate with the City to commemorate the lost Belmar Triangle neighborhood that predated the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on the site. 4. Create a flow between the Civic Auditorium site and the surrounding community.  Visually and physically connect the Civic Auditorium, the site, adjacent amenities, streets, neighbors and institutions.  Prioritize uses that enhance linkages and connectivity between the Civic campus, Santa Monica High School, Main Street, Pico Boulevard, Tongva Park, the Pier and the beach.  Consider establishing a cultural network with the Santa Monica High School performing arts venues including Barnum Hall and the Memorial Greek Amphitheater, and other shared use possibilities with the high school.  Integrate the site with the City’s mobility plans for pedestrians, vehicle s, bikes, and transit. 5. Include open space on the site.  Include open space that encourages cultural, recreational, and athletic uses consistent with a vibrant cultural campus.  Investigate plans that would allow for a full size multi-use playing field on the site. 6. Generate innovative and financially sustainable proposals for the Civic and its site.  Consider creating a consortium of public and private management entities. 6 of 13  Ensure financial strategies for capital, including revenue and general obligation bonds, are viable, meaning that they fund estimated costs for Civic Auditorium rehabilitation and any other planned capital improvements on the site.  Ensure financial strategies for the Civic Auditorium and site operations and programming are viable and do not rely upon open-ended subsidies from the City’s general fund.  Evaluate private philanthropic funding and non -traditional sources of funding for renovation and operation of the Civic Auditorium. Priorities for Council Consideration Implementation of the vision for a renovated Civic Auditorium as the hub of a mixed-use cultural district will take a sustained commitment over a number of years. In order to assist Council in formulating next steps in the process, the CWG developed a series of ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’ which lay out the beginnings of a possible implementation plan. They are:  Develop a milestone schedule for all of the steps needed to implement rehabilitation and operation of the Civic, and development and operation of new arts, cultural and open space uses, and new private uses, on the Civic site, consistent with the Guiding Principles.  Formulate and implement a transparent Request for Proposals (RFP) process for seeking competitive proposals from highly-qualified companies to rehabilitate and operate the Civic, and to develop new arts, cultural and open space uses, and new private uses, on the Civic site, consistent with the Guiding Principles.  In formulating the RFP process, evaluate alternative approaches that might reduce developer/operator risk and uncertainty and maximize value to the City, including, for example, City processing of land use entitlements prior to requesting competitive proposals.  Evaluate options for an appropriate long-term management structure for the Civic site that reflects best management practices for high-performing, self-sustaining mixed-use arts and cultural districts and maximizes value for the City while achieving public objectives. 7 of 13  Consider assigning, delegating or sharing City control of the Civic Auditorium and the Civic site as a whole to, or with, the selected management entity to operate, maintain and program the facilities on the Civic site.  Consider dedicating all revenue from ground leases, City tax revenue, and any other value capture strategies, generated from new uses on the Civic site, in order to support predevelopment and development costs for the Civic Auditorium, new arts, cultural and open space uses, parking, and public amenities.  Identify and evaluate a range of other potential public financing methods to support construction of improvements to the Civic and new arts, cultural and open space uses, including for example, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, special assessments, dedication of a share of citywide Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), and use of state and federal tax credit programs.  Evaluate private philanthropic funding opportunities and non-traditional sources to fund renovation of the Civic Auditorium, and annual operation of new arts, cultural and open space uses at the Civic site, while minimizing dependence on the City’s General Fund for annual operations.  Investigate plans that would allow for a full size multi-use field on the site, but if that investigation indicates that such a field is not consistent with a mixed use arts and cultural district, or if the Council otherwise decides not to include such a field on this site, then address community desire for a field on this site by building fields elsewhere. Commission Action The Arts Commission considered the CWG’s report and reviewed the ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’ at its meeting on November 16, 2015. The Commission voted unanimously to endorse the Guiding Principles and Priorities for Council Consideration developed by the Civic Working Group. The Commission also added a statement to the motion that reiterates the importance of the Civic as a cultural venue, in keeping with the City’s adopted cultural policy documents. At its meeting on November 19, 2015, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted 8 of 13 unanimously to advocate to retain the playing field as part of the plans for the Civic Auditorium site as described in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Alternatives Staff worked with HR&A to develop a robust set of alternati ves for Council to consider in relation to the CWG’s recommendations and next steps. While some alternatives are more complex than others, each will require an investment of staff and consultant time to frame, analyze and present the issues and options to Council for direction at various stages, and substantial time to implement. 1. Implement a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals Process for Reuse of the Civic Auditorium Only This approach would focus on the Civic Auditorium only, and make no decision about the rest of the site at this time . It is in keeping with the overall CWG recommendations, and could yield a solution for the Civic and/or serve as the initial step in implementing a phased approach. Advantages:  Maintains the focus on the highest priority City and CWG objective, i.e. reuse of the Civic Auditorium.  Immediately tests the degree of market acceptance for the CWG’s recommendation that Civic reuse focus on a privately operated performing arts venue.  Could include a modest amount of supportive development directly adjacent to the Civic Auditorium such as the replacement/expansion of the East Wing and reconfiguration of the Main Street/Pico Boulevard corner.  Does not raise the controversial issue of more extensive private co- development that is inconsistent with the adopted Civic Center Specific Plan.  Defers significant cost and logistics of constructing subterranean parking.  Could be implemented independent of any other possible site improvements. 9 of 13  Could be implemented faster than a strategy for reuse of the entire Civic site, assuming responsive proposals are submitted by qualified operators.  Responses could also help inform decisions regarding any possible future phases for the site. Disadvantages:  Defers the objective of creating a mixed-use arts and cultural district at the Civic site.  Defers the CWG’s objective of reconnecting the Civic site to the surrounding neighborhoods.  Narrows the range of prospective bidders to only those qualified to operate the Civic Auditorium.  Puts a higher premium on the need for public funding to finance the cost of the renovation of the Civic Auditorium. 2. Resolve Key Open Space Issues Regarding a Sports Field and General Development Parameters Prior to Seeking Proposals for Reuse of the Civic Auditorium and Civic Site The CWG Report defers to Council two key issues that could affect the willingness and ability of qualified respondents to submit proposals for the reuse of the Civic Auditorium and the Civic site as a whole: (a) whether to include a sports field at the corner of Fourth Street and Pico Boulevard, as envisioned in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan; and (b) guidance on the general scale and locations of arts/cultural and/or private development that might be permitted on the site. Advantages:  Could provide important general guidance about these issues to City staff for drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP); to prospective RFP respondents; and to City decision makers and the public in evaluating proposals.  Could ultimately attract a wider range of qualified developers and operators. 10 of 13 Disadvantages:  Requires making preliminary decisions about these issues in the near term prior to seeking proposals for the Civic Auditorium and Civic site.  Requires significant additional investment of both staff and consultant time in site planning and analysis.  Requires consultant assistance to further investigate physical planning and financial planning for development of field facilities.  Takes more time to implement, including potential amendments to the existing Civic Center Specific Plan. 3. Implement a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for Reuse of the Civic Auditorium and the Civic Site This alternative most comprehensively reflects the CWG’s recommendations and leaves open-ended the issues of development, scale, parking and open- space which proved to be the most contentious throughout the process. Advantages:  Goes the furthest in attempting to implement all of the objectives in the CWG report, for both the Civic Auditorium and the balance of the Civic site.  While more expensive to implement than pursuing the limited reuse of the Civic Auditorium alone, this alternative enables a more diversified range of financing strategies, potentially reducing the demand for public funding. Disadvantages: Requires significant detailed planning regarding management and funding options for the entire site, which could take as much as several years and requires a significant investment of staff and consulting time. Requires significant cost and logistics for constructing subterranean parking. Is unlikely to attract a wide range of developers and operators because of the unresolved issues related to the development envelope and open-space, and therefore would require substantial investment from the developers with little certainty that anything would come of it. Takes more time to implement. 11 of 13 4. Take No Further Action at This Time The Civic Auditorium would remain closed to the public, with the East Wing available for meetings, and the remainder of the facility available for limited access, revenue-producing uses, such as film shoots. Advantages: Requires no further action or investment of resources at this time. Retains Council and staff focus on other identified City priorities. Disadvantages: No progress on reuse of the Civic or improvements to the Civic site. No progress on reducing City exposure related to the advancing age and condition of the Civic Auditorium. Could engender public frustration about the lack of progress on the Civic and the appearance that the CWG effort was ill-timed. Recommendation After careful consideration of the options, adopted City priorities, and available resources, staff believes that the best approach at this time would be that outlined in Alternative One: to take action on part of the CWG’s recommendations through an initial step that focuses on the Civic Auditorium only and to make no decision about the rest of the site at this time. This approach would allow the City to begin implementation of th e vision articulated by CWG relatively quickly with a modest investment of staff and other resources. It would defer decisions about the broader site to a time when other planning processes have been completed and additional information is available, for example the campus development plan for improvements to the Santa Monica High School campus which is underway, the Downtown Community Plan, exploration of ways to finance sports fields such as a public-private partnership and expansion of the field space at the Santa Monica Airport. Further, the response would allow the City to quantify the level of interest in investing in and operating the Civic Auditorium, on the part of entertainment companies, philanthropists, and other potential partners. This is anticipated to be significantly different than when the City first issued an RFP in 2009, as the market and major players have changed in the intervening years. 12 of 13 The restoration of the Civic Auditorium and resolution of the use or uses of the rest of the site will be a lengthy multi-year process. If Council were to direct staff to issue an RFQ for the Civic Auditorium only, the process to develop and issue an RFQ, and for responses to be received and evaluated, could take nine months to a year, at which point staff would return to Council for direction on next steps. Financial Impacts and Budget Actions There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future. Prepared By: Jessica Cusick, Cultural Affairs Manager Approved Forwarded to Council Attachments: A. Civic Working Group Final Report (Weblink) B. August 14, 2012 Staff Report (Weblink) C. October 23, 2012 Staff Report (Weblink) D. June 11, 2013 Staff Report (Weblink) E. October 22, 2013 Staff Report (Weblink) F. Urban Land Institute Report (Weblink) G. Civic Auditorium Website Library (Weblink) H. Written Comments from the Public I. Written Comments from the Public J. Written comments a 13 of 13 K. Written comments b L. Written comments c M. Written comments c - Attachments N. Written comments d O. powerpoint 1 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:43 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie  From: Cerfzup@aol.com [mailto:Cerfzup@aol.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:52 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan  To All Concerned- As a baseball coach in Santa Monica for the last 25 years, I have been especially troubled by the lack of playing fields and the need to play multiple sports on fields originally designed for a single use. Since the Civic Center field has already been approved, why, over ten years later, have we not done anything? Deferring the implementation of the plan and denying Santa Monica residents more playing fields while we dither about the Civic is unconscionable. Please do not let this much needed space go to waste. Respectfully, Peter Brinckerhoff 1807 Dewey Street Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 2 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:43 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Valerie Vogel [mailto:vogel.vm@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:04 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Valerie Vogel Conclude with the following: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:44 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Monti Khatod [mailto:mkhatod@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:13 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field      Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and  need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as  possible.    Thank you ‐ Monti Khatod    CITY CLERK – Please nclude this letter in the public record for the City ouncil meeting of February 9, 2016.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:44 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tim Vogel [mailto:tjvogeljr@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:31 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: While the city of Santa Monica has grown, so have our kids, and the many activities they have grown to love. Santa Monica is no longer just a beach town in my summation, it is a multifaceted sustainable city full of life and visionaries. As a parent and soccer coach it pains me to witness young children playing organized sports in small corners of our community's parks because of a lack of playing fields. I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Tim Vogel, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 2:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed FYI    From: Elizabeth Manco [mailto:mancoelizabeth@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:36 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Re: Civic Center Sports Field  On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Elizabeth Manco <mancoelizabeth@gmail.com> wrote: February 2, 2016 Dear City Council Members: I am a resident tax payer in the City of Santa Monica and request that you reaffirm inclusion of a regulation- sized Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thanking you in advance for your consideration. Elizabeth Manco Santa Monica, CA 90403 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Regards, Elizabeth Manco (310) 430-9832 Smile ... It's Free -- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 Regards, Elizabeth Manco (310) 430-9832 Smile ... It's Free Add to 8-A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:40 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Jose Parra [mailto:jparra@fotokem.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:50 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Jose Parra, Santa Monica Resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 8 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:40 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sasha Carrillo [mailto:sashacarrillo@daviselen.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 10:58 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. ***CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank You, Sasha Carrillo | CREATIVE PLANNER/PRODUCER | DE | 865 S. Figueroa St. 12th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | p: 213.688.7134 | c: 310.663.8289 | daviselen.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 9 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Kim R [mailto:roberson_kim@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:24 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: On behalf of my son, his friends, all the kids in the community, and all the families living in Santa Monica, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! All of the kids look forward to making many memories here. Please keep your promise allow them to do so! Thank you! Kim Roberson, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 10 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Attn: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: James Ko [mailto:James.Ko@Ticketmaster.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:49 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Attn: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. We are proud parents of two small children and love this plan for our community! Thank you – James and Elizabeth Ko, Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. James Ko Senior Financial Analyst t: 310.360.3003 | mobile/text: 310.200.2604 James.Ko@ticketmaster.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 11       Add to 8-A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Marc Shrake [mailto:mjshrake@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:36 AM  Cc: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com Subject: Re: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: On behalf of the Players in our Santa Monica PONY Baseball League, the Players in AYSO Region 20 Soccer, and all children in Santa Monica, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! All of the kids look forward to making many memories here. Please keep your promise allow them to do so. Thank you! Marc Shrake President Santa Monica PONY Baseball Coach AYSO Region 20 Soccer Add to 8-A 02/09/16 13 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sylvia Carrillo [mailto:sylvia@pacificstreetinc.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:33 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; 'fieldatcivic@gmail.com'  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Regards, Sylvia Carrillo Santa Monica Resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 15 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center field space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ishmael Sandoval [mailto:sandoval.ish@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:29 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center field space  Dear City Council Members: I am a father of 2 children that need the extra field space. My son plays football and lacrosse for SAMO High and my daughter plays AYSO soccer and plans on running track after she moves from Lincoln middle school to SAMO High. I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Ishmael Sandoval 1653 Berkeley St #2 Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 16 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: nonext.org [mailto:nonext@icloud.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:26 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Justin Rubin (Santa Monica Resident) CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Justin Rubin https://vimeo.com/user3142373 When the world says, “Give up”, HOPE whispers, “Try one more time.” - Unknown Add to 8-A 02/09/16 17 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 18 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Steve Friedman [mailto:sfriedman@kohlbm.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:09 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Field      Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.  I have lived in Santa Monica and the West Side for over 30 years. In the last 10 years I have seen an immense growth of residential building with very little corresponding growth in parks. The new park on Ocean and the S.M. pier is nice but it does not keep up with the demand for field space for kids and adults. We are active folks out here as you are aware. The kids are in desperate need for good field space. My son plays club soccer in Santa Monica but trains most of the time outside the city limits because of limited field space. This issue is only getting worse as new residential is being built as we speak throughout the city. Please do the right thing for our community.   Thank you  Steven Friedman 508 Ashland Ave Santa Monica, CA   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 19 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 20 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Paul Barriga [mailto:lutrebeck@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:02 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Paul Barriga Santa Monica Resident and Samohi Athlete Parent CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sergio Alvarado [mailto:sergoa17@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:02 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Re: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: On behalf of my son, his friends, all the kids in the community, and all the families living in Santa Monica, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! All of the kids look forward to making many memories here. Please keep your promise allow them to do so! Thank you! Sergio Alvarado , Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 22 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2016, at 11:24 AM, Kim R <roberson_kim@yahoo.com> wrote: Dear City Council Members: On behalf of my son, his friends, all the kids in the community, and all the families living in Santa Monica, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! All of the kids look forward to making many memories here. Please keep your promise allow them to do so! Thank you! Kim Roberson, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 23 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:43 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Elizabeth Manco [mailto:mancoelizabeth@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:31 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  February 2, 2016 Dear City Council Members: I am a resident tax payer in the City of Santa Monica and request that you reaffirm inclusion of a regulation- sized Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thanking you in advance for your consideration. Elizabeth Manco Santa Monica, CA 90403 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 24 Regards, Elizabeth Manco (310) 430-9832 The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been mov ed, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. Smile ... It's Free Add to 8-A 02/09/16 25 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:43 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Crystal Barrow [mailto:crystalbarrow@icloud.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:29 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! Crystal Barrow Montebello CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 26 Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:44 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Docter, Daniel [mailto:Daniel.Docter@emc.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:25 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members,  Please reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 civer Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.”  As a long time Santa Monica resident,  with children who have played baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse at both fantastic recreational leagues such  as AYSO and Santa Monica Pony Baseball and great long‐standing club organizations such as Santa Monica  United and Westside Breakers, I have seen and felt firsthand the pain of insufficient field space to serve our  children and adults.  What I think is often overlooked is the negative impact on family life, traffic, and the  environment, that is created by the lack of sufficient field space in Santa Monica.  Please honor your  commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you,    Daniel Docter  1625 Dewey St  Santa Monica, CA 90405    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 28     Daniel Docter  1625 Dewey St  Santa Monica, CA 90405  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:44 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: civic center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: joycelin mueller [mailto:joycelinmueller@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:21 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: civic center sports field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Joycelin Mueller Resident of Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 30 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:45 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: civic center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: joycelin mueller [mailto:joycelinmueller@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:16 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: civic center sports field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Joycelin Mueller Resident of Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:45 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Paul Hekimian [mailto:paul@latriclub.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:16 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; 'fieldatcivic@gmail.com'  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Regards, Paul Hekimian Santa Monica Resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 32 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:45 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports field at civic Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Wendy Mello [mailto:universalwzdm@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:15 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Sports field at civic  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Wendy Mello /Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:45 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: L Elian [mailto:agentl.inc@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 12:13 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Laura Elian CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 34 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:46 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Mitch Dorf [mailto:dorf@earthlink.net]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:07 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.     So that everyone is clear, at the meeting on February 9, 2016, please let our community know "Yes" or "No" that you  guarantee the field WILL ultimately be built, WILL NEVER be left off any future plans or drawings and that you will  forever be 100% in support of its creation?    Thank you,    Mitch Dorf  Santa Monica resident      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:46 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: delfin68@ca.rr.com [mailto:delfin68@ca.rr.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:10 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center sports field    Dear City Council Members:  I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space,  and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever.  Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.         Thank you,  Ana Heard  (Los Angeles)  My children attend school in Santa Monica and do all their activities in Santa Monica.  Their father works in Santa Monica. Kids need somewhere to play!    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 36 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:51 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Mitch Dorf [mailto:dorf@earthlink.net]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:07 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.     So that everyone is clear, at the meeting on February 9, 2016, please let our community know "Yes" or "No" that you  guarantee the field WILL ultimately be built, WILL NEVER be left off any future plans or drawings and that you will  forever be 100% in support of its creation?    Thank you,    Mitch Dorf  Santa Monica resident      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:51 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Claudia Garcia [mailto:gh.claudia17@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:36 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear Council Members, I am writing to you to submit a humble request. Please vote to include a Sports Field at the Civic Center. Children and adults of Santa Monica need this open space now more than ever. Thank you, Claudia G. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 38 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:51 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Melina Miyoshi [mailto:m.c.m@mac.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 2:04 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. - Melina Miyoshi Santa Monica resident ATTN: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:52 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Nick Toren [mailto:ntoren@hotmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:43 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Nick Toren / Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 40 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:01 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Ana Armendariz [mailto:bigrichfam@hotmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 8:45 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been mov ed, renamed, or deleted. 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AYSO CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED | CIVIC CENTER FIELD Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve  and need this open space now more than ever.     Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 41 Thank you ‐     Ana Armendariz  Santa Monica, Ca    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 42 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:01 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Marco Huerta [mailto:mghuerta@hotmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 8:24 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve  and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon  as possible.    Thank you   Marco Huerta  Santa Monica      CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 43 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:02 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: mayra d [mailto:mayradelgado@hotmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 7:45 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. My grandchildren play in the Pony baseball league and it's a true joy seeing them play outdoors and not being stuck between 4 walls, playing video games and with other electronic devices. Allowing for green spaces helps us, children and adults, to destress and to enjoy the company of our loved ones. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 44 Thank you - Celia Delgado, Los Angeles, California CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 45 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:10 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Keep the Field in the Plan Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Steve Morris [mailto:sjm1222@earthlink.net]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:29 PM  To: Council Mailbox; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Keep the Field in the Plan    Council Members,    I’m writing as the Chairman of FC Los Angeles, a soccer club with 350 kids, ages 7‐19, which utilizes field space  in Santa Monica.  As one of many sports groups that struggles to find space for our players to train and play,  the critical shortage of field space between the 405 and the ocean is of great and ongoing concern.  In 2005,  when a field was included in the Civic Center Specific Plan, it was cause for celebration.  Santa Monica was  staking a position on the vanguard of communities dedicated to the recreational needs of its citizens.  The fact  that the plan is finally coming to fruition is wonderful.  That there’s a recommendation to postpone action on  the field indefinitely is cause for alarm.      The children of Santa Monica need that field.  What they don’t need is commercial development in its  place.  Santa Monica has always been a supporter of its citizens’ health and quality of life.  Here’s our  opportunity to show we mean it!    GIVE THAT FIELD THE PRIORITY IT DESERVES.  DON’T POLITIC THIS OUT OF EXISTENCE.  ACT ON IT NOW!    Thank you,     Add to 8-A 02/09/16 46 Steve Morris  FC Los Angeles  463 24th Street  Santa Monica  310‐451‐3474      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:10 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Kathleen Mulcahy [mailto:kathleen@mulcahycoaching.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:17 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Kathleen Mulcahy 2233 Fourth Street #2 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Attn: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 48 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:10 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Nicole Faries [mailto:califaries@verizon.net]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:26 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK - Please include my letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Nicole Faries current parent at Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Middle School and Santa Monica High School co-PTA President, Roosevelt Elementary AYSO Region 20 parent and volunteer Add to 8-A 02/09/16 49 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:10 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Maria Soledad Vazquez Ramos [mailto:soledad.ramos.1977@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:46 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Soledad Ramos 2624 Kansas Ave # 6 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 50 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:10 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Peter Mackison [mailto:pmackison@yubiifoods.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:50 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; ieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members:  I am a resident along with my family here in Santa Monica. We recently moved up here from Laguna Niguel for a change of lifestyle and a more active life outside. I was somewhat shocked at the lack of field space available for the kids, including my own, to play soccer (and other sports). Sports play such a major part of many kids lives and to hear that the city made a promise back in 2005 and now wants to create more retail space instead is absolutely unacceptable and completely un-needed. Our city has plenty of retail and a lot of additional retail space that can be re-vamped in the not so great strip malls and other areas. So with that, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you – Jonathan Peter Mackison CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 51 Peter Mackison  Managing Partner at Yubii Foods  949‐413‐8415  Pmackison@yubiifoods.com   www.YubiiFoods.com         Add to 8-A 02/09/16 52 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:11 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Attachments:79BD2AF0-2566-41FA-8564-DE28090694F1.png Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Peter Mackison [mailto:pmackison@yubiifoods.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:52 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members:  I am a resident along with my family here in Santa Monica.  We recently moved up here from Laguna Niguel for a change of  lifestyle and a more active life outside.  I was somewhat shocked at the lack of field space available for the kids, including my  own, to play soccer (and other sports).  Sports play such a major part of many kids lives and to hear that the city made a  promise back in 2005 and now wants to create more retail space instead is absolutely unacceptable and completely un‐ needed.  Our city has plenty of retail and a lot of additional retail space that can be re‐vamped in the not so great strip malls  and other areas.    So with that, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need  this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.  Thank you – Jonathan Peter Mackison  CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 53 Peter Mackison  Managing Partner at Yubii Foods  949‐413‐8415  Pmackison@yubiifoods.com   www.YubiiFoods.com         Add to 8-A 02/09/16 54 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:11 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Daniel Shenise [mailto:dan@danielshenise.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 8:49 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center!  Honorable Council Members: So tonight we had our monthly dumpster fire of a Wilmont community meeting and the Civic Center Plan was on the agenda. I left just as things started to get apocalyptic, but I want to send in my more measured opinion. Usually I am very pro-development. I like growth, change, new things, stuff to buy, places to eat, and lots of people. Its why I moved to an area with 10 million of them, people are good, as are things to do. Life in the big city is good for me. That’s why I chose Santa Monica. But, I know this growth and development should be steered to the most logical places that will support it, namely downtown and the boulevards. The Civic area is a commercial dead zone and no amount of throwing in a small arts district or re-warmed Civic Auditorium will change that. I design trade show booths and shows for a living. I’ve done planning work for Microsoft’s developer show and numerous other large and mid-sized events. Small venues like the Civic Auditorium are functionally obsolete. The shows they used to support are now crammed into hotel conference spaces, or they put them in a mid-sized venue and Add to 8-A 02/09/16 55 drape off what isn’t needed. This is especially true in a metro with so many other large and mid-sized venues. A remodeled and improved Civic Auditorium will at best support a couple cat/dog shows a year. Maybe throw in a baseball card convention every couple years too. To channel Donald Trump, its a loser, and no amount of dressing will change that. I understand that the Early Childhood Center is a given. I’m fine with this too. So fine in fact I think I have a solution that will appeal across most segments of Santa Monica. I think we should renovate the Civic Auditorium, but as an adaptive reuse as the Early Childhood Center. It allows Santa Monica to keep the architecture of the Auditorium, keeps us from throwing money away on a perpetual loser, gives the Early Childhood Center an excellent home, AND most importantly frees up much more space for larger playing fields and recreational facilities. The nearest other big park with playing fields is Memorial Park. Memorial is nice and centrally located, and is used by everyone and their second cousin. Having additional capacity at the new Civic Center Athletic Fields would benefit folks who live further west, and help the overload at Memorial and probably JAMS too. It will help eliminate the need for those more local, to drive to Memorial. I would encourage the Council to think twice on throwing money away on trying to make the Civic Auditorium work, it won’t. I know the business and its contracting. But we can facilitate an adaptive reuse of the structure (making those who squawk about that incessantly happy), provide a good home to the Early Childhood Center, AND have even more playing fields. We can then have the fight over the make up of the playing fields, yay! Let’s build downtown and on the boulevards. But let’s also have some recreational fields where they make sense! I fully recognize pissing and moaning is the coin of the realm, but I trust you’ll at least give this a decent thought. Thanks for your time. -- Daniel Shenise 834 - 4th Street Apartment 211 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 56 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:11 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Kymberly Schleicher [mailto:kym_j2001@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 8:33 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please, honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! City Clerk: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sincerely, Kymberly Schleicher Santa Monica, CA Add to 8-A 02/09/16 57 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:12 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Steve Peterson [mailto:steve@ucla.edu]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 4:06 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Hi everyone, It has come to my attention that the sports field promised near city hall is now potentially going to be more commercial real estate?? Have people completely lost their minds?? I have lived in Santa Monica since 1985, and my kids attend Edison Elementary— I have seen some crazy things happen over the years— from the promenade development, and re-development, to giant hotels on Ocean— this open space is so necessary.. not only for the kids, but also just to have some green in a city that is becoming all the more like Manhattan. With all of the development that has happened, most probably good (I lived in a tiny bungalow on Broadway near 10th, which after I moved out was razed and a 5 story building was built on the tiny tiny lot- check it out). With the buildings getting higher.. there is increased need for more open spaces. Please look at the history and the mood of the town, and then consider if we really need more commercial real estate in a place promised for open green grass for kids to play, people to walk, and exercise. Do the right thing. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 58 -Steve *************************************************** Steven M. Peterson, Ph.D. UCLA Department of Communication Studies 2329 Rolfe Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825-7254 (Campus x5-7254) steve@ucla.edu Add to 8-A 02/09/16 59 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:12 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Michael Salmaggi [mailto:ay329@ca.rr.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:54 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Aileen Salmaggi, Mar Vista, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 60 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:12 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sumita Khatod [mailto:skhatod@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:35 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Sumita Khatod, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 61 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:12 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Plans Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Alyssa [mailto:Alyssa@smobserver.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:33 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Plans    Dear Members of the City Council,    Please confirm your commitment to include a sports field at the Civic Center site. This field was promised to the school  district and community and promises should be kept in order to maintain confidence in our elected leaders. In addition,  open space is in short supply and badly needed in our city.     More retail and commercial space only produce more traffic and parking problems ‐ both of which are currently  overwhelming our city. Bicycles are not urban planning.    Alyssa Ganezer  933 9th Street  Santa Monica    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 62 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:22 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Lori Brown [mailto:loreb2@aol.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:31 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Lori Brown Santa Monica resident CITY CLERK – Please include this Civic Center Sports Field letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 63 councilmtgitems From:Adam Cohen <adam@superdelicious.net> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:fieldatcivic@gamil.com Subject:02-09-16 meeting - Agenda Items 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Council members, I’m requesting that you affirm inclusion of a sports field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. It seems only fair and just. The community needs this. Thanks for your time. Adam Cohen Home Owner in Sunset Park Adam Cohen 64 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:37 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: civic center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tom Bevan [mailto:doghead2@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:17 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: civic center sports field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Tom Bevan, Santa Monica **CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 65 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:37 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: manager@smgov.net info@santamonicaponybaseball.com fieldatcivic@gmail.com Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: cristina delgadillo [mailto:delgason97@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:57 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: manager@smgov.net info@santamonicaponybaseball.com fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Cristina Delgadillo/Santa Monica resident Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 66 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:37 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: nancy melzer [mailto:nmelzer@roadrunner.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:51 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Importance: High  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you – Nancy Melzer, City of Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 67 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:38 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Santa Monica Civic Center - Field Space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Stephen Hannant [mailto:sdhannant@hotmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 5:03 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Santa Monica Civic Center ‐ Field Space  It is regretful that I have learned that the Civic Center Working Group will essentially advocate the removal of  the Field Space within their report.  Santa Monica had promised additional field space to the community as  part of the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, and to now deny the residents of Santa Monica the extra space that  is vitally needed is shocking.  I guess it would be no surprise to note that the City would rather replace much  needed field space with boutique hotels, more restaurant/shops, things that Santa Monica has in abundance,  and to be frank, things that Santa Monica can't fill as it is.  When you look at the failed revamp of the 3rd  Street Mall, with a lot of the shops closing/closed, 4th street where hardly any businesses survive, to think  that more shops/hotels is the answer is strange.    Sports in Santa Monica is on the increase.  AYSO is pulling in record number of kids, including allowing kids to  be part of an Independent Physical Education program.  Lacrosse is now well established in Santa Monica,  along with clubs playing frisbee.  This along with more established sports like softball, baseball, basketball,  surely shows that Santa Monica needs this green field space to grow.  More condo's and apartments are being  built, and that will bring more children, more youths, and more adults desparate to play sports, or to just  enjoy green space within Santa Monica.  Space per head of population is too low, and we need to ensure that  we aren't having to drive kids to West LA just to meet the needs of Santa Monica residents.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 68 I would urge the City to reaffirm their commitment to the original 2005 CCSP and make sure that field space is  included in the plans at the next meeting this month.    Thanks,    Stephen Hannant  2636 28th Street, Apt. 1  Santa Monica, CA  90034  +1 310 384 3055  sdhannant@hotmail.com  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 69 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:38 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save Civic Center fied initiative Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Phillip Lopez [mailto:lopezeinc@aol.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 4:57 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com. Subject: Save Civic Center fied initiative  Save the Civic Field iniative, Dear city conceal member, Please do not back out of your promise to the kids and parents of the City of Santa Monica in building the new Civic Center Field. Our community needs the field due to over crowded booked existing fields. 80% of Our existing fields in Santa Monica have out dated bath room, no snack bars, out dated or no scoreboards, out dated or no announcement booths. no place to sit, no shades for seating and pour parking. We only have more people pouring into the area each year as the city collects and pads the pockets of officials pushing for new low rise or high raise living. Our officials easily forget about the available, over booked and over charged fields for the new and existing community. Field accesses is poor for the population of the city. Population vs fields just does not add up. Keep what was promised in place our kids and parents are counting on you. Thank you Phillip Lopez I am resident of Santa Monica And a Small Business owner in the City of Santa Monica Lopez Electric Inc. City Clerk, Please include this letter in the public record for the city council meeting Feb,9/2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 70 councilmtgitems From:Ian Slater <ian@ianslater.net> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:59 AM To:Fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; councilmtgitems Subject:Civic center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Please add my voice to those wanting a sports field at the Santa Monica Civic Center Thank you, Ian Slater 3127 Frederick Street Santa Monica 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 71 Scanned by CamScanner ----------------- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 72 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 73 councilmtgitems From:ali elk <aefriske@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:03 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support Sports Fields Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Add to 8-A 02/09/16 74 Thank you Ali Friske Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:09 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Maureen Antonio [mailto:mcantonio@antoniodesign.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:05 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Feb. 3, 2016 Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Maureen Antonio Santa Monica, CA mcantonio@antoniodesign.com 310.739.0413 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 2 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Maureen Antonio mcantonio@antoniodesign.com 310.739.0413 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:09 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Iverson Family [mailto:theiversonfamily@hotmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:47 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Santa Monica Pony Baseball; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Juan and Kiva Iverson / Culver City CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:09 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Maureen Antonio [mailto:mcantonio@antoniodesign.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:40 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Feb. 3, 2016      Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space,  and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever.  Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you ‐    Maureen Antonio  Santa Monica, CA  mcantonio@antoniodesign.com  310.739.0413      CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5           Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 councilmtgitems From:Cris Armstrong <crisarm@msn.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:15 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:A8 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed   I want the sports field specifically included  in all Civic Auditorium, Civic Center plans and any discussions about  said plans!   I want all city owned or operated property to benefit Santa Monica Citizens/Residents directly.  I am not concerned with City Employees,  Rand Employees  or City college Employees or students unless they  are citizens/residents of the City of Santa Monica.  Citizens and residents of Santa Monica should always be your first priority.    Thank you for your attention,  Cris Armstrong  2016 Ashland Ave.  SM,CA 90405  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:Steven Pearl <sbpearl@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:field space for SAMOHI Attachments:support field at civic[1].pdf Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Respected Representatives: Please honor your promise for more field space in Santa Monica for SAMOHI. The development of the Civic Center space for anything other than increased open spaces and the desperately needed field space for the high school would be not just a compromise on your promise, but would prove detrimental to the betterment of Santa Monica as a whole. Very best, Steven Pearl Steven Pearl  (310) 200-2099 (cell)  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 Scanned by CamScanner 2 councilmtgitems From:bronwengrace@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:49 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please don't over develop the civic center space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed I am writing to you as a mother of 2 and a huge fan of the wonderful Santa Monica. Lets keep it that way by asking you to dedicate the huge dead civic center and its field space and make it an open space. Please don't give it to developers. Please honor your promise for more field space in Santa Monica for the high school for sports and the marching band. Please don't overcrowd and over build Santa Monica. thank you Bronwen Hunter Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Ally Hamilton <ally@yogisanonymous.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:29 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed To Whom it May Concern,    I'm a Santa Monica mother of two school‐age kids, both of whom are at WRLC, and will likely end up at SaMoHi. I'm  writing to ask that you PLEASE dedicate the Civic Center space to another field for our kids. I live right around the corner  from SaMoHi and I see these kids hanging out on the corner, and wonder how many of them would be playing on a  team if there was easier access and more time available.    At a certain point, all this development of high rises is going to make the quality of life in SM plummet. It's already  happening. Traffic and constant construction are turning our beautiful beachside city into a compressed and chaotic  space. The whole point of paying such high rent or property taxes is that SM is a beautiful place to live. People move  here for the school system as well, but when our kids have nowhere to play, you start to scratch your head. We don't  need another building, we need another field. Please do the right thing for our kids.    Thanks very much,    Ally Hamilton    Sent from my iThumbs with Love  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:18 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER SPORTS FIELD Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Patricia Jardack [mailto:pjardack@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:28 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER SPORTS FIELD  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Patricia Jardack, Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Gloria Ko [mailto:gloria.ko@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:16 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, Gloria Moritz (Culver City) Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Raphael, Michael [mailto:mraphael@pacificachristian.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:58 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you - Michael Raphael/Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:34 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: ³Civic Center Sports Field² Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Lisa Robins [mailto:robinsartstudio@verizon.net]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:50 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: ³Civic Center Sports Field²  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you – Lisa Robins (Pacific Palisades My daughter is a Student in school in Santa Monica   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 8 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:34 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Betsy Rott [mailto:betsy_rott@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you - Betsy Rott/Westchester Add to 8-A 02/09/16 9 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:35 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: michael carey [mailto:mcarey63@outlook.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: info@santamonicaponybaseball.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field!  Dear City Council:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large sports field at civic center as promised to the community and  approved in 2005.    Thank You    Michael Carey  1118 15th Street  Santa Monica  CA  90403  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 10 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:35 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Dayton Parcells [mailto:dbparcells@parcellslaw.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:44 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. City Clerk: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Dayton B. Parcells III Santa Monica Resident of over 20 Years Add to 8-A 02/09/16 11   Dayton B. Parcells III PARCELLS LAW FIRM 1901 Avenue of the Stars, 11th Floor Los Angeles, California 90067 Telephone: 310-201-9882 Facsimile: 310-201-9855 DBPARCELLS@PARCELLSLAW.COM DISCLOSURE RE DEBT COLLECTION: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A PORTION OF THE PRACTICE OF THIS LAW FIRM INVOLVES THE COLLECTION OF DEBT, THIS EMAIL MAY BE SENT IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT,AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF THIS COMMUNICATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY INDICATED, ANY FEDERAL TAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS AND ENCLOSURES, IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITTEN TO BE USED, AND MAY NOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING TAX-RELATED PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TAX- RELATED MATTERS ADDRESSED HEREIN.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:Julie Pearl Slater <julie@juliepearl.org> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:Fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Sports Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Julie Pearl Slater Santa Monica Resident 20 years 2 kids currently at Will Rogers Learning Community CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 13 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:47 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Julie Mihalke [mailto:jag21363@me.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:37 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Julie Gould Mar Vista Add to 8-A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:52 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: alex arko [mailto:alexarko123@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:15 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: It has come to my attention that there will be a public discussion regarding the Sports Field at the Santa Monica Civic Center directly across 4th St from SAMOHI that was promised to the citizens of Santa Monica and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Open space in any of our communities is far more important than yet another private development, and the thought that this approved public space would be taken away to make room for yet another boutique hotel and a Starbucks is short-sighted. Please honor your commitment and give the people of Santa Monica what was promised to them and is needed now more than ever! Thank you Alex Arko Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 15 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 16 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: Betsy Rott [mailto:betsy_rott@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:19 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Fwd: Civic Center Sports Field  From: Betsy Rott <betsy_rott@yahoo.com> Subject: Civic Center Sports Field Date: February 3, 2016 at 12:55:58 PM PST To: council@smgov.net Cc: manager@smgov.net Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you - Betsy Rott/Westchester Add to 8-A 02/09/16 17 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed FYI    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Ally Hamilton [mailto:ally@yogisanonymous.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:33 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Civic Center    To Whom it May Concern,    I'm a Santa Monica mother of two school‐age kids, both of whom are at WRLC, and will likely end up at SaMoHi. I'm  writing to ask that you PLEASE dedicate the Civic Center space to another field for our kids. I live right around the corner  from SaMoHi and I see these kids hanging out on the corner, and wonder how many of them would be playing on a  team if there was easier access and more time available.    At a certain point, all this development of high rises is going to make the quality of life in SM plummet. It's already  happening. Traffic and constant construction are turning our beautiful beachside city into a compressed and chaotic  space. The whole point of paying such high rent or property taxes is that SM is a beautiful place to live. People move  here for the school system as well, but when our kids have nowhere to play, you start to scratch your head. We don't  need another building, we need another field. Please do the right thing for our kids.    Thanks very much,    Ally Hamilton    Sent from my iThumbs with Love  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 18 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Please don't over develop the civic center space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: bronwengrace@gmail.com [mailto:bronwengrace@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:50 AM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Please don't over develop the civic center space  I am writing to you as a mother of 2 and a huge fan of the wonderful Santa Monica. Lets keep it that way by asking you to dedicate the huge dead civic center and its field space and make it an open space. Please don't give it to developers. Please honor your promise for more field space in Santa Monica for the high school for sports and the marching band. Please don't overcrowd and over build Santa Monica. thank you Bronwen Hunter Add to 8-A 02/09/16 19 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:29 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Support Sports Fields Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed FYI    From: ali elk [mailto:aefriske@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:03 AM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Support Sports Fields  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 20 Thank you Ali Friske Add to 8-A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Sharon Vidal-Cunningham <sharon.vidal.c@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:36 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Civic Center to include a SPORTS FIELD as promissed Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: We request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you -Dr & Mrs. Cunningham, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 22 councilmtgitems From:ROBYN GOULD <robyngould@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:04 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Sports Field at Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Robyn Gould Dallas County CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 23 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:17 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Michael Kadish [mailto:mkadish@kadishlawgroup.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:44 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! -Michael B. Kadish CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.     Michael B. Kadish, Esq.  The Kadish Law Group, P.C.  3122 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301  Santa Monica, California 90404  Tel: 424‐239‐6210|Fax: 424‐239‐6220  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 24 MKadish@KadishLawGroup.com    Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message.  If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or  responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone.  In such case, you  should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Please advise immediately if you or your employer does not  consent to Internet email for messages of this kind.  Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate  to the official business of my firm shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it.    IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with Treasury Department Regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise  expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this communication was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be  used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax‐related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law  provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax‐related matter addressed herein.     Add to 8-A 02/09/16 25 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:18 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ziman, Alyssa M.D. [mailto:AZiman@mednet.ucla.edu]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:28 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: As a parent of three children in the city (ages 7, 10 and 11), I am deeply concerned that there is the possibility that a sports field will not be included in the Civic Center plan as promised. My children are actively involved in sports programs (AYSO, SMGF, SMLL, SM Pony league) and there is always concern over and insufficient field space for these activities. For example, my son’s soccer and my daughter’s softball teams have had to cut their practices given insufficient field space, and I am aware that this is a pervasive issue. Availability of ample park space will only strength our community as our children have an opportunity to play and learn together, particularly in a team sports setting, thereby learning valuable skills that will stay with them through adulthood. I passionately request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica DESERVE and NEED this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 26 Alyssa Ziman Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:18 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field from a child`s point of view Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Darlene Vogel [mailto:dvogel1223@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:21 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field from a child`s point of view  Dear City Council members, I have lived in Santa monica all my 13 years. I have enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, football though AYSO, Crest sports, Pony baseball, and Club soccer. I feel that every season we are bumped around or have had cancelled practices due to no field space. This is a question I ask myself, How could my city always put hotels and shopping before a childs interest? This town used to be small, quiet and a neighborhood feeling. I know so many kids from my sports . We need new field space! My mom is tired of driving all over with my sister who is also an athlete to broken down, bumpy field spaces. We live in Santa monica! The 17th richest town in the whole United States! HOW CAN WE NOT TAKE CARE OF OUR KIDS AND FUTURE ATHLETES?? Don't you want to be proud of the kids that come from here rather than the tourists that stay here ? My Mom said it was promised to us a long time ago and lots of money was spent on nothing. I`m not an adult but sounds to me from what I have been taught this is fraud and lying to the people. Please let me be proud to live here not ashamed. Thank you Owen Howard John Adams Middle school Add to 8-A 02/09/16 28 -- 1223 Ashland ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-991-1929 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Warren Hodges [mailto:hodges@rtthlaw.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:26 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Cc: Warren Hodges  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.”     Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more  than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Thank you     Warren O. Hodges, Jr.  Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges, LLP  65 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 320  Pasadena, CA  91103  hodges@rtthlaw.com  ph: 626‐685‐2550  fax: 626‐685‐2562  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 30     This message is a confidential communication.  It may be an attorney‐client communication and, as such, privileged and  confidential.  If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy or use it and do not disclose it to  others.  Notify the sender of the error by replying to this message, then delete it from your system.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Warren hodges, jr [mailto:sc.esquire@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:32 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Cc: Warren hodges, jr; hodges; Lane, Staci  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 32 Thank you Warren O. Hodges, Jr. Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges, LLP 65 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 320 Pasadena, CA 91103 Warren O. Hodges, Jr., Esq. sc.esquire@gmail.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Lane, Staci [mailto:slane@pacificachristian.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 2:37 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Staci Lane- Santa Monica Resident -- Staci Lane Assistant Athletic Director PE, Volleyball, & Track 310-795-2524 Pacifica Christian High School 1730 Wilshire Blvd. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 34 Santa Monica, CA 90403 slane@pacificachristian.org Visit our website at http://pacificachristian.org Add to 8-A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field request Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sumida, David [mailto:dsumida@pacificachristian.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 3:13 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field request  Dear City Council Members: I respectfully urge you to please reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they desperately need and deserve athletic field space now more than ever. This is a personal family concern for me as well, since my youngest son currently goes to a Santa Monica high school, and like his two older brothers who went to the same high school, athletic field space has always been a big problem in Santa Monica. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible for many many future generations of young people. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. David Sumida -- David S. Sumida, Ph.D. Chair, Science and Engineering Department Add to 8-A 02/09/16 36 Director, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering Program Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry Teacher Pacifica Christian High School Santa Monica, CA 90403 dsumida@pacificachristian.org 310.828.7015 x10 office Add to 8-A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jules Rothenberg [mailto:jules.rothenberg@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 3:37 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Jules Rothenberg Santa Monica, CA 90404 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 38 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jana Heckerman [mailto:hejira09@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:09 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: As a member of Girl Scout Troop 4575--and a student at Santa Monica High School--I implore you to reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Children and athletes of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Jana Heckerman Girl Scout Troop 4575 Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles P.S. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Grace Schmelzer <graceschmelzer1@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:16 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Feb. 9th Meeting -- Agenda Item 8A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: As a Santa Monica resident and voter, I am writing to urge you to make the creation of a new, regulation-size sports field a top priority as part of our new Civic Center plan. As a city, we are woefully short of playing and practice fields for our athletes of all ages, and my kids in AYSO soccer and at Samohi in marching band and lacrosse are impacted regularly by overcompetition for our too few athletic fields... Please honor your own 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan which approved & promised our community a new sports field there for the use of all our city. A city with all the income streams that Santa Monica has can afford to prioritize this athletic field -- please do not bow to pressure from developers or others to reassign that space for a hotel or shopping area -- or anything else than this much needed playing field! The residents and voters of this city are taking note of your actions on this item and will greatly appreciate your proactive labors to make this field a reality as soon as possible. (CITY CLERK -- Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.) Thank you so much, Grace Schmelzer Santa Monica 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 40 councilmtgitems From:Aisha Young <mrsbyoung@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 7:25 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 meeting- agenda item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: Please reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 civic center specific plan! My children attend Grant elementary. Thanks for your attention to this matter and thanks for your service. Please include this letter in the public record for the city council meeting 2/9/16. Best, Aisha Blanchard-Young -- ABY Add to 8-A 02/09/16 41 councilmtgitems From:Campbell Daniel <dc@dcinc.us> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 8:58 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members,    It has come to my attention that there might be some ambiguity at to the promised Sports Field at the Civic Center.  i  would request that you reaffirm inclusion of a sports field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a a "guarantee" in any materials prepared by the city to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and or the surrounding site.  The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever.  As a working family with young children and what  we hope will be a bright future in Santa Monica, I feel that our entire community deserves and needs this open space  now more than ever as the density of our city continues to rise and ever more developments seem to be approved in  the best interests and pocket books of the developers and not necessarily in the best interests of Santa Monica  residents.    Growing up in a dense urban area (Chicago), I can personally attest to the commitment of having open spaces that  benefit everyone's wellness and provides meeting places for families, friends and neighborhoods to congregate and  continue to build our sense of community and friendship.  Our lives are already pulled in so many directions, let's not  squander this opportunity and please forcefully convey to our community, the press  and your committees that the  sports field will unequivocally be built.      Thank you for your commitment in this endeavor.     Daniel Campbell  Santa Monica Parent  Will Rogers Community Learning Center    Ps: CITY CLERK ‐ please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 42 councilmtgitems From:Kari Yermian <kwyermian@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:43 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Jack Yermian Subject:Fwd: 02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members, We are residence of Santa Monica with two children in the SMMUSD. As well, our children are involved in sports with AYSO and Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch. We are requesting that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and the surrounding area. We need the field space. With SMLL, AYSO, SM Girls Fastpitch, Autobahn, and not to mention the sports and band needs of the SMMUSD, there is high demand for field space. Working parents are juggling taking their kids to practice at 4:45 in the afternoon and we have had to deal with practices ending as late as 8:30 at night for our elementary school students. Please consider the importance of the field space. Our children will end up at Santa Monica High School and we need the space to grow with the student population and the needs of the sport leagues in the city. Thank you for your consideration. CITY CLERK - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council Meeting on February 9th, 2016 Sincerely, Jack & Kari Yermian Santa Monica, CA90405 (310) 770-4289 Cell -- Best Wishes, Kari Yermian (310) 770-4289 Cell Add to 8-A 02/09/16 43 councilmtgitems From:Lee Harmon <leelee4@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 8:40 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.     Thank you,  Lee Harmon  Santa Monica, CA      CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 44 councilmtgitems From:Sheila Hanahan Taylor <sheila@practical-pictures.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 8:51 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Cc:Sheila Hanahan Taylor Subject:Agenda Item 8.A. for February 9th meeting Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council Members: As a long-time Santa Monica residents - 25 years - and parents of a 6 year old, we request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. This field will be a vital addition to the community and was promised and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. What happened to that approved “given”? The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Paul and Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Sunset Park Santa Monica CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sheila Hanahan Taylor sheila@practical-pictures.com 310-405-7777 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 45 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 9:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: KitKatHoover [mailto:kitkathoover@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 8:08 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members, As a citizen of Santa Monica, SAMOHI student and athlete, and member of Girl Scout Troop 4575, I urge you to reaffirm your promise to the community of a sports field at the Civic Center, as was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Not only is the whole Santa Monica sports community in desperate need of fields, but the entire city lacks open space which everyone could enjoy. The proposed field at the Civic Center would bring the whole Santa Monica community together, and the children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and prioritize this issue to benefit the entire Santa Monica community, not just a portion. Sincerely, Katie Hoover P.S.: CITY CLERK - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council Meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 46 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 9:32 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: Michelle [mailto:anayasierra@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:38 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field   Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Michelle Anaya/ Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 9:33 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: Jules Rothenberg [mailto:jules.rothenberg@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 3:41 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Fwd: Civic Center Sports Field  Re-sending to manager@smgov.net due to email issue on original send ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jules Rothenberg <jules.rothenberg@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 3:36 PM Subject: Civic Center Sports Field To: council@smgov.net Cc: manager@smgov.net, fieldatcivic@gmail.com Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Jules Rothenberg Santa Monica, CA 90404 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 48 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:16 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Elizabeth Sanders [mailto:bethysanders@gmail.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 8:28 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you - Elizabeth Sanders, Pacific Palisades, CA Add to 8-A 02/09/16 49 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:16 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Arthur Lovell [mailto:ablovell2003@yahoo.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 12:22 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. We understood the plan was a “given.” But now find that is not the case. Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, Arthur Lovell Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 50 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:16 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Patty Durant [mailto:pdurant@parkcenturyschool.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 10:55 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Patty & Sid Durant, Richie Durant (age 8)(Santa Monica Pony League participant for 4 years) & James Durant (age 6)(SMPL participant for 3 years) Los Angeles 90034 *CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 51 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 52 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:17 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Michael W Scott [mailto:michaelwscott@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:53 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    City Council Members,  I am writing to ask you to reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to our community and  was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Our community wants these fields! Children and Adults of Santa  Monica deserve and need this open field space now more than ever as our city grows.  Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you  Michael Scott & Family  *Santa Monica home owner  *Parent of two kids Illa and Calder  *Board member of Santa Monica Vikings Youth Lacrosse *Santa Monica Proud!    CITY CLERK:  Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9th 2016.    Sent from my iPhone    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 53 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:17 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Alfonso and Dinah [mailto:addklorenzo@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 9:16 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space,  and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Thank you.    Dinah Lorenzo  Westchester, Los Angeles    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 54 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:17 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: KitKatHoover [mailto:kitkathoover@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 8:06 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members, As a citizen of Santa Monica, SAMOHI student and athlete, and member of Girl Scout Troop 4575, I urge you to reaffirm your promise to the community of a sports field at the Civic Center, as was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Not only is the whole Santa Monica sports community in desperate need of fields, but the entire city lacks open space which everyone could enjoy. The proposed field at the Civic Center would bring the whole Santa Monica community together, and the children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and prioritize this issue to benefit the entire Santa Monica community, not just a portion. Sincerely, Katie Hoover P.S.: CITY CLERK - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council Meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 55 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:17 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Chris Bandouveris [mailto:chris@centerpnt.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 6:52 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  To Our City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. The kids need much more space to exercise, play and build self-esteem. Thank you. Chris Bandouveris AYSO Soccer Parent P.S. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 56 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:18 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sheldon, Evan [mailto:esheldon@pacificachristian.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 6:35 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting ofFebruary 9, 2016. Thank you - Evan Sheldon/Pacific Palisades Add to 8-A 02/09/16 57 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:19 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: John Dado [mailto:dadojack@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 6:18 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Sports Field at the Civic Center  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, John A. Dado Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 58 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:20 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Pamela Simpson‐Marshall [mailto:babeebuoy@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:49 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: We request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs. Ginder Marshall Parents of a Pacifica Christian student and residents of Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 59 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:21 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Eloise Carol Riley [mailto:eriley@pacificachristian.org]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:47 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Sports field   Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 60 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:21 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Curt Z [mailto:curtjz@gmail.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:24 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Curtis Ziman Santa Monica Resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 61 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:21 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: michelle anaya [mailto:anayasierra@yahoo.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:17 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Michelle Anaya/ Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 62 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:21 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Santa Monica Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Hicks, Pam [mailto:Pam_Hicks@spe.sony.com]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:59 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; jeffhicks@livenation.com  Subject: Santa Monica Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: A large sports field at the Civic Center was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. We are so fortunate that so many kids in Santa Monica are involved in sports and choose to spend their time in such a healthy and productive way. It’s so gratifying to see the way sports brings families together. We should do everything we can to support and facilitate this! With so many teams competing for practice and playing time, there is a shortage of field space. WE NEED THIS SPACE AND IT WAS PROMISED TO THE COMMUNITY. I understand that the City Council is instead recommending commercial development for this space, claiming economic necessity. The economic development in Santa Monica is robust with many new restaurants and hotels being built and renovated, whereas the shortage of park space is only getting worse. There is no other land available to build another park space that can be used for sports. This is it. And it was promised to the community in 2005. The only difference from 2005 to now is that the need for field space is even greater. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 63 Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, Pam Hicks Jeff Hicks (Santa Monica)   Pam Hicks - Vice President, Legal Affairs Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions 10202 West Washington Blvd., Robert Young Bldg. 1103 | Culver City, CA 90232 T: 310-244-5102 | F: 310-244-8103 | E: pam_hicks@spe.sony.com   NOTE: THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED TO BE READ ONLY BY THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS  PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, OR  THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERYING THE MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION,  DISTRIBUTON OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE CONTACT THE  SENDER BY REPLY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE, AND IMMEDIATELY DESTROY ALL COPIES (ELECTRONIC AND OTHER) OF THE MESSAGE. THANK YOU.    ****************************************    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 64 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:22 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ziman, Alyssa M.D. [mailto:AZiman@mednet.ucla.edu]   Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:28 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: As a parent of three children in the city (ages 7, 10 and 11), I am deeply concerned that there is the possibility that a sports field will not be included in the Civic Center plan as promised. My children are actively involved in sports programs (AYSO, SMGF, SMLL, SM Pony league) and there is always concern over and insufficient field space for these activities. For example, my son’s soccer and my daughter’s softball teams have had to cut their practices given insufficient field space, and I am aware that this is a pervasive issue. Availability of ample park space will only strength our community as our children have an opportunity to play and learn together, particularly in a team sports setting, thereby learning valuable skills that will stay with them through adulthood. I passionately request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica DESERVE and NEED this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 65 Alyssa Ziman Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 66 councilmtgitems From:Dagny Stahl <dagnystahl@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:33 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Many Samohi athletes have to travel off campus to practice in other locations because of the lack of space. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Dagny Stahl Santa Monica High School Student and Athlete CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 67 councilmtgitems From:Rachel Hearn <rachel_hearn1@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 11:22 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The community needs this and our kids need this. Thank you, Rachel Hearn, Santa Monica Resident City Clerk - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council Meeting of Feb. 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 68 councilmtgitems From:Aram Kadish <amk001@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 11:23 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, [Your Name / City you Live In] CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Aram Add to 8-A 02/09/16 69 councilmtgitems From:Aram Kadish <amk001@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 11:23 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, [Your Name / City you Live In] CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Aram Add to 8-A 02/09/16 70 councilmtgitems From:A. Michelle Martinez <amduprey@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 12:59 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site.  The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever.  Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.      Thank you,  A Michelle Martinez  Resident of Santa Monica  2304 Cloverfield Blvd    CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Sent from Mail for Windows 10  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 71 councilmtgitems From:Sarah Starks <slstarks@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 1:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: As a parent in Santa Monica, I have been very impressed by the activities and camps available to children through the city's Recscape program and school CREST programs. Those activities have been an important part of my children's after-school hours, weekends, and summers, helping them to stay active and build relationships in their local community. It is essential that our city further its commitment to having adequate outdoor space for city and school sport programs for children of all ages. I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Sarah Starks, Santa Monica resident, parent of two girls (ages 7 and 3) CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 72 councilmtgitems From:Doug Griffith <DGriffith@shapell.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 1:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Cc:Petra Griffith Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site.  The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever.      In an age when obesity and inactivity by children remain a national problem, the best resource we can offer our kids are  great parks, outdoor playing fields, and places to play. As the father of 3, I’m witness to challenges facing our local youth  sports teams in getting field space and many days practice has to be cancelled due to too few playing fields. One of the  best things we can do for the long term physical and mental health of our youth is offer them many opportunities to find  their passion, exercise, and become part of a team. The fundamental necessity for all teams is practice space, and we  currently do not have enough to support all the various teams in Santa Monica.    Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.      Thank you,  Doug Griffith   1108 Maple St.  Santa Monica, CA    CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 73 councilmtgitems From:Franklin PTA <franklinptapresidents@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 2:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:CIVIC FIELD; Franklin Presidents; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members, Franklin PTA recognizes the benefit to our community of a regulation-sized athletic field at the Civic Center and therefore would like to affirm its support for the ongoing community-wide efforts to achieve the athletic field at the Civic Center that was included in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan and approved by the City Council at that time. Sincerely, Franklin Elementary School PTA 2400 Montana Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90403 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 74 councilmtgitems From:Nancy Jimenez <nancyjimenez78@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 2:17 PM To:councilmtgitems; +manager@smgov.net; +fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Nancy Jimenez/Santa Monica CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 75 councilmtgitems From:Elissa Linowes <elissamlinowes@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; +manager@smgov.net; +fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Elissa Linowes Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 76 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 5:22 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed     From: Claudia Moran [mailto:cmoran@ftllp.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:09 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: FW: Civic Center Sports Field    From: Claudia Moran Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:01 PM To: 'council@smgov.net' Cc: 'manager@smgov.net'; 'fieldatcivic@gmail.com' Subject: Civic Center Sports Field   Dear City Council Members,    I request that you vote to include a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in  the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan.    Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever!      Please Honor your commitment and make the right decision for our children.    *City Clerk, please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Thank you / Kind Regards,    Claudia Moran Freedman + Taitelman, LLP 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California 90067 (310) 201-0005 Phone (310) 201-0045 Facsimile   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 77 councilmtgitems From:Valeria <pookster_1720@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, February 04, 2016 5:49 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Valeria Jaime / Santa Monica CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 78 councilmtgitems From:Veronica Casillas <vocasillas@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:12 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:2-9-16 meeting agenda item 8.a Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear city council members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a sports field at the civic center. Field spec is extremely important in our community as we address physical and mental Health in our community. It is important that you recognize and show the support of space that members of our community can use to be active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Please honor the commitment you have previously made to our children that field space for active living is important. Thank you, Veronica casillas Add to 8-A 02/09/16 79 councilmtgitems From:Erin Gehle <egehle@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please follow up on your promise to build a sports field at the Civic Center. Though this was promised back in 2005, the demand for field space has increased even more — and we must now rely on you to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports. Santa Monica should continue to promote healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Erin Gehle Add to 8-A 02/09/16 80 councilmtgitems From:Tina Colombel <tinacolombel@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Thank you, Tina Colombel Add to 8-A 02/09/16 81 councilmtgitems From:Brian Guth <brianmortgageteam@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide a safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Brian Guth Mortgage Banker since 1997 Cell - 310-699-7190 NMLS #351173 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 82 councilmtgitems From:Cynthia Pinkos <cynthiapinkos@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:42 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern: Sports Field at Civic Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, It is a crying shame that you haven't completed or at least started the field by now. Stop the defensive rhetoric and complete the field that was promised years ago. It's a good thing. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. And I am really tired of reading all these emails from citizens rightfully concerned that the field still doesn't exist! Sincerely, Cynthia Pinkos Add to 8-A 02/09/16 83 councilmtgitems From:Catherine Naessens <catherinenaessens@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Do the right thing for our kids! Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Catherine Naessens 2212 21St Street Santa Monica, Ca 90405 SM AYSO & SMRC Add to 8-A 02/09/16 84 councilmtgitems From:Damir Price <damir@redcola.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 11:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, My son, Luka Lau, and our entire family, has enjoyed and tremendously benefited from Luka’s participation with AYSO. Frankly, it was one of the very few ways in our lives, disconnected by work and school obligations, by digital devices and media and various other things in all our modern lives, that connects us with our community - our neighbors and many new friendships we have established with other families involved with AYSO. The AYSO management alerted us all regarding the crucial decisions to be made on Item 8A on Feb. 9th, 2016, concerning the building of a sports field at the Civic Center, as promised by Council in 2005. As a father, and a proud member of the Santa Monica community, I implore you to fulfill the promise and create a much needed space for our children to play and grow in a health environment, and for our families to bond on the fields, and hopefully help create an even tighter, healthier community in our city of which all of us can be proud. Many thanks! Cheers, Damir DAMIR PRICE ★ REDCOLA 525 VENEZIA AVENUE VENICE, CALIFORNIA 90291 323.717.6978 c | 323.460.6470 w REDCOLA.COM Add to 8-A 02/09/16 85 councilmtgitems From:dbrisbin <dsb655@roadrunner.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 12:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:sports field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, I have seen over and over again what a real difference team sports makes in young people's lives. I can think of nothing more beneficial to our community than a sports field at the Civic Center. Building a sports field was a promise of the Council in 2005 and since then the demand for field space has only increased. This demand is a good thing! There is a lot more to playing sports than physical fitness or game skills. In AYSO I've watched as kids who could not lift their head up from staring at their shoelaces to string two sentences together go on by season's end to be confident and engaged girls and boys who know how to share and problem solve within diverse groups. There are many studies focused on the positive effects of sports in providing lifelong skills needed to be happy, healthy, and productive members of society. You know all this. Building the sports field at the Civic Center is no gamble - it's a sure thing. Thanks for your consideration, David Brisbin 2324 La Mesa Drive Santa Monica, CA Add to 8-A 02/09/16 86 councilmtgitems From:Meredith Stiehm <stiehmmeredith@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 12:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Tom Smuts Subject:Civic Center Field -- item 8A for Feb 9, 2016 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Both of my children play soccer in Santa Monica AYSO, as I did as a kid in Santa Monica, and I have understood since 2005 there has been a promised new field at the civic center. Why has this not happened, 11 years later? Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center without delay. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Meredith Stiehm 401 25th Street Santa Monica CA 90402 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 87 councilmtgitems From:Alex Solanot <asolanot@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 12:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A meeting agenda Feb 9th. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Alex Solanot AYSO Volunteer Ref / coach Parent of children that are in AYSO AYSO player in SM. 1978 814 26th. Street 90403 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 88 councilmtgitems From:Erin Behan <erin.behan@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 12:44 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. My sons are nearly 8 and 4 and we want them to be able to use this field while they are still playing youth soccer. Sincerely, Erin Behan & Dennis Portello 2343 Pier Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 89 councilmtgitems From:Sean Alatorre <salatorre@neuronsyndicate.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 12:46 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005.The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Sean Alatorre VP/Partner/Creative Director ---- N E U R O N S Y N D I C A T E I N C. T: 310.584.9450 F: 310.399.4103 1016 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, California 90405 salatorre@neuronsyndicate.com http://www.neuronsyndicate.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 90 councilmtgitems From:Blanca Quintero <blancaquintero@ymail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 1:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members,  Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005.  The  demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to  participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented programs and alternatives.   Sincerely,   Blanca Quintero.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 91 councilmtgitems From:Blanca Quintero <blancaquintero@ymail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 1:12 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:very important Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members,  Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005.  The  demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to  participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented programs and alternatives.   Sincerely,  Blanca Quintero   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 92 councilmtgitems From:Xia Yang <xia.yang111@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 1:27 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Xia Yang Add to 8-A 02/09/16 93 councilmtgitems From:Darlene Vogel <dvogel1223@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 1:52 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:From a 13 yr old supporter for field space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Booking.com - Join the 60857 properties in the United States B Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of thi s pi ctu re from the In ternet. Yesterday Booking.com Beachy, quiet Cottage Dear Beachy, quiet Cottage, Did you know there are 60857 other properties in Civic Center Sports Field from a child`s point of view Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of thi s pi ctu re from the In ternet. Darlene Vogel to council, fieldatcivic, manager 2 days ago Details Dear City Council members, I have lived in Santa monica all my 13 years. I have enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, football though AYSO, Crest sports, Pony baseball, and Club soccer. I feel that every season we are bumped around or have had cancelled practices due to no field space. This is a question I ask myself, How could my city always put hotels and shopping before a childs interest? This town used to be small, quiet and a neighborhood feeling. I know so many kids from my sports . We need new field space! My mom is tired of driving all over with my sister who is also an athlete to broken down, bumpy field spaces. We live in Santa monica! The 17th richest town in the whole United States! HOW CAN WE NOT TAKE CARE OF OUR KIDS AND FUTURE ATHLETES?? Don't you want to be proud of the kids that come from here rather than the tourists that stay here ? My Mom said it was promised to us a long time ago and lots of money was spent on nothing. I`m not an adult but sounds to me from what I have been taught this is fraud and lying to the people. Please let me be proud to live here not ashamed. Thank you Owen Howard John Adams Middle school -- 1223 Ashland ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-991-1929 Show 7 read messages C Right-click download help protecOutlook prautomatic dthi s pi ctu reIn ternet. CIVIC FIELD to me 2 days ago Details : ) Reply Forward Civic Center Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of thi s pi ctu re from the In ternet. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 94 Wednesday Kevin McKeown Thank you for your email regarding the Santa Monica Civic Center. I have received many such emails in -- 1223 Ashland ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-991-1929 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 95 councilmtgitems From:Darren Burris <darrenrburris@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 1:53 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Darren Burris Add to 8-A 02/09/16 96 councilmtgitems From:Bernard Freedman <bwfreedman@netscape.net> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 2:01 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Sports field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed To Santa Monica City Council members: Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, YOUR NAME Bernard W. Freedman, JD, MPH bwfreedman@netscape.net Add to 8-A 02/09/16 97 councilmtgitems From:Black, Susan <Susan_Black@spe.sony.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 2:25 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I am writing to you to request that the City Council honor their commitment of 2005 to include sports fields at the Civic  Center greenspace.  My sons and I are active citizens of Santa Monica and would appreciate and use another sports field  in our city.  Countless hours are spent trying to negotiate and find field space for our children’s team.  An additional field  would alleviate the time the city and teams spend on this.       I urge you to vote to provide Santa Monicans the field space needed and promised.    Thank you,  Susan black  838 Pacific Street  Santa Monica, CA 90405  424‐202‐8892  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 98 councilmtgitems From:Guo, Xiuqing <xguo@labiomed.org> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 2:32 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members,    Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005.  The  demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to  participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented programs and alternatives.    Sincerely,  Xiuqing Guo, Santa Monica Resident        Add to 8-A 02/09/16 99 councilmtgitems From:Shannon Olson (solson@pcf.org) <solson@pcf.org> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 2:38 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save our Fields Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Shannon  _____________________________________________________ Shannon Olson Vice President, Development Prostate Cancer Foundation P: 310.570.4716 | F: 310.570.4701 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 solson@pcf.org | www.pcf.org _____________________________________________________ -Accelerating the world’s most promising research   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 100 councilmtgitems From:Karen Melick <klmelick@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 3:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Clare Thomas Subject:Item 8.A Civic Center sports field - Feb 9 City Council meeting Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Hello, I will not be able to attend the City Council meeting on February 9th but I wanted to express my strong support for building a full sized multi-use sports field at the Civic Center like what was adopted by the City Council in 2005. More than 10 years is far too long for the children and Samohi students to wait for this field. My son is now a freshman in college so it's too late for him. Please approve moving forward as soon as possible with building this field and not delay this as the staff and working group recommend. There is no "elsewhere" as city staff implies. Already Samohi athletes have to go a mile to Memorial Park or 3 miles to Airport Park, a logistical nightmare for the students, coaches and parents. Santa Monica is woefully low on parks and playing fields. My son played baseball at Samohi and yet the baseball team couldn't use the baseball field in it's off season because the Football and Lacrosse teams were using (and destroying) the baseball field. It's the only baseball field my son has played on that has a football field goal in the outfield. Tongva Park added open space. The Civic Center's location directly across from Samohi makes it the perfect place for a full sized multi-use sports field. It wouldn't make sense to put a grade school sized field there that wouldn't meet the high school field requirements. Please don't continue to short change the next generation of Santa Monica children in favor of "arts/cultural and/or private development" by deferring this decision or choosing not to build a full sized multi-use sports field at the Civic Center. Please direct the city staff that it is a priority and to move forward to issue a RFQ/RFP for a full sized multi-use sports field at the Civic Center. Thank you. Karen Melick Santa Monica resident Add to 8-A 02/09/16 101 councilmtgitems From:RShiri@aol.com Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 3:49 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Robert R Shiri Attorney at Law A Professional Corporation 2001 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 320 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel: (310) 829-9943 Fax: (310) 899-9844 The information contained in this communication is confidential and if directed to a client, or between lawyers or experts for a client, it is intended by the sender to be subject to the attorney-client and attorney-work product privileges. This information may constitute privileged information and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. This communication is the property of Law Offices of Robert R Shiri, APC and/or its clients. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately via e-mail at rshiri@aol.com, and then destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 102 councilmtgitems From:Ruplenas <ruplenas5@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 4:57 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. As the city continues to expand, I would hope the the Council members would remember to also increase the amount of field space that is available. Sincerely, Lina Ruplenas Santa Monica Resident 90403 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 103 councilmtgitems From:Amanda Tung <amanda@isg.la> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 7:29 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Amanda Tung Add to 8-A 02/09/16 104 councilmtgitems From:Doug Shemer <dougps@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, February 05, 2016 7:35 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, We are a family with two active boys at Franklin School who play Lacrosse and Soccer. Adequate field space is always an issue and means a great deal to us. Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, YOUR NAME -- Doug Shemer 310 890 1393 g r o u n d s w e l l Add to 8-A 02/09/16 105 councilmtgitems From:Rebecca <smithrmo@hotmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 7:33 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members,    Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in  2005.  The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to  be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented programs and  alternatives.     I have been Santa Monica resident for more than 9 years and am also a Franklin parent and AYSO parent. I  recognize that there may be many competing interests for this space. However, I'm sure that you also  recognize that one factor attracting home buyers and businesses to Santa Monica is the outdoor lifestyle and  amenities for youth and adult sports. I look forward to attending the meeting with my son on Tues 2/9 and  showing my support for this field.     Sincerely,  Rebecca Campbell  824 17th St #6  SM 90403    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 106 councilmtgitems From:Berkeley Sanjay <berkeleysanjay@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 8:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Berkeley Sanjay Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 107 councilmtgitems From:Jessica Pirrone <jpirrone@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:18 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:We need field space!!!! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Jessica Pirrone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 108 councilmtgitems From:Tricia Crane <1triciacrane@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:24 PM To:Pam OConnor; Kevin McKeown Fwd; gleam.davis; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Sarah Gorman; Council Mailbox; Terry O’Day; Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:NE Neighbors letter to Council re Agenda Item 8-A Feb. 9, 2016 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed To: City Council From: Northeast Neighbors Re: Promised sports field in the Civic Center Plan, Council Agenda Item 8-A, Feb. 9, 2016 Feb. 6, 2016 Dear City Council, Santa Monica is a city that is lacking in open green space, including spaces suitable for athletic pursuits by our children and young adults. Santa Monica High School students must walk, take buses or be driven to distant fields to practice their sport, hauling books and equipment and changing in public restrooms. The Board of Northeast Neighbors requests that Santa Monica City Council require the inclusion of a ground level sports field that will serve the community’s need for open green space in the Civic Center Specific Plan and that this space be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a regulation size sports field for use by the students of Santa Monica High School. Parents, teachers, administrators, coaches and students have all voiced the need for field space that will allow athletic events and practices to be held close to the Santa Monica High School campus instead of elsewhere in the city. Beginning with the 1997 City of Santa Monica Open Space Element, the Civic Center was envisioned as a location for “significant new parks and open spaces.” Policy 3.3: Expand and develop the open Add to 8-A 02/09/16 109 space role of the Civic Center states “A 6 acre multiuse park is proposed at the corner of Pico and 4th.” In 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Santa Monica Civic Center along Fourth Street, directly across from Santa Monica High. Northeast Neighbors requests that members of the City Council vote to reaffirm their support for the development of ground level open green space at the Civic that is large enough to support active use by the people of Santa Monica. Thank you The Board of Northeast Neighbors City Clerk –Please include this as a public comment for Agenda Item 8-A of the Feb. 9, 2016 meeting of the City Council Add to 8-A 02/09/16 110 councilmtgitems From:Joe Pertel <jpertel@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:38 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Civic Center Field is a Priority!! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a top priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Joseph A. Pertel 2821 Pearl Street Santa Monica Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 111 councilmtgitems From:marten Breuer <marten.c.breuer@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:53 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Martin Breuer, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 112 councilmtgitems From:Mary Rushfield <mrushfield@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Mary Rushfield CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 113 councilmtgitems From:Alexander Haas <alexanderphaas@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed councilmtgitems@smgov.net , send a copy to manager@smgov.net and to us: fieldatcivic@gmail.com. Suggested message: Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Alexander Haas Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 114 councilmtgitems From:erik saarsgard <saarsgard@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Erik Saarsgard Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 115 councilmtgitems From:kendallplanning@gmail.com on behalf of Alison Kendall <alison@kendallplanning.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:19 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Strong Need for Sports Field at Civic to Serve Samohi Students and Community Members Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed To: City Council From: Northeast Neighbors Re: Promised sports field in the Civic Center Plan, Council Agenda Item 8-A, Feb. 9, 2016 Feb. 6, 2016 Dear City Council, As a planner and architect who assisted the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District in preparing its Facilities Master Plan, I know only too well how badly Samohi students need access to full size sports fields to support their very full roster of athletic teams, PE classes, and after school sports. Samohi has one of the smallest high school campuses for its enrollment in the LA area, and the cramped and sloped site mean that multiple sports must practice at once on fields that are far from ideal. During the time my son and daughter attended Samohi, a student running on the track around the field was injured by a shot putter. My daughter's Junior Varsity Soccer Team was expected to walk or jog from Samohi 18 blocks up Pico to JAMS, eating into valuable practice time and exhausting the athletes before they had even arrived at the field. Many students who don't make the competitive "cut" for the teams have no opportunity to play team sports at Samohi, though they badly need the exercise to develop healthy habits and reduce the rate of youth obesity, due to the lack of adequate sports facilities on or near the campus. I can think of no better way to use the portion of the site near 4th and Pico than to develop sports fields for our youth. Please make sure the communities long-expressed desire for a major sports field at this location. Sincerely, Alison Kendall -- Alison Kendall, Architect, LEED AP BD+C, AICP KENDALL PLANNING + DESIGN 310.586.1557 office phone alison@kendallplanning.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 116 councilmtgitems From:John Pak <johnmpak@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 2:11 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Please be promise keepers instead of promise breakers. Sincerely, John Pak Add to 8-A 02/09/16 117 councilmtgitems From:C O <oneillvilla@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 3:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:2-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: A promise is a promise. Please reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Connie O'Neill, Santa Monica, California Add to 8-A 02/09/16 118 councilmtgitems From:Josh Kriteman <josh@synergykmc.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 3:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Josh Kriteman SYNERGY K | M | C 2922 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 p 310 450 3003 | f 310 450 3232 | josh@synergykmc.com | www.synergykmc.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 119 councilmtgitems From:douglasglover@mac.com Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 3:48 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Douglas Glover Douglas Glover 310.429.4174 dg@douglasglover.com www.douglasglover.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 120 councilmtgitems From:ZinaJosephs@aol.com Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 5:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Ted Winterer Cc:zinajosephs@aol.com Subject:FOSP: City Council 2-9-16 item 8-A: Support for sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. ************************************************************************** February 6, 2016 To: City Council From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park Re: Support for a sports field in the Civic Center Plan Dear City Council, The Board of Friends of Sunset Park requests that Santa Monica City Council take the following actions:  Reaffirm the field promised in 2005 under the Civic Center Specific Plan.  Amend the Working Group Report to include the field as a “given” in any planning documents or site maps shared with financing partners or developers for the Civic Auditorium. The field must be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a high school regulation‐size sports field, with appropriate buffers and spectator seating, for use by the students of Santa Monica High School and the community.  Direct staff to prepare a cost‐analysis for the field and include an RFP for the field in the next budget cycle.  Build the field as soon as possible. A discussion of the field space should not be postponed as this only shows a lack of intent to preserve the field. Instead, Council must commit to the field space now to ensure that the field is not compromised by any future plans relating to the Civic Center. The following observations support our request: 1. Santa Monica lags behind its peers in open green space, including spaces suitable for athletic pursuits by our children and young adults. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 121 According to a report from the City of Santa Barbara[1], Santa Monica has only 1.4 developed park acres per 1,000 people (a total of 129 acres) compared to a median of 2.9 and 4.0 in Santa Barbara. The new zoning ordinance adds even more people, but not a comparable increase in open space, thereby exacerbating the open space deficiency. To put the shortfall in perspective, Santa Monica needs to add 138 acres of park space, more than doubling our existing park space, just to get to the median. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and surrounding parking lot is on land owned by the people of this city. The vision and the focus of planning efforts should be on greening the area as an open space, with a high school regulation‐size playing field surrounded by more open space and the possible inclusion of compatible low‐rise non‐commercial structures that facilitate public enjoyment and that are purposed and designed to enhance the people‐centered nature of this precious asset. The residents of Santa Monica desire and deserve more open green space. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium site is well suited for a park‐like setting that will attract locals, visitors, and tourists and that will enrich our city’s lifestyle and improve people’s well‐being. A field could not only serve athletic purposes, but also be used to house special tented events such as film festivals and the cat show, hold public gatherings, or serve as expansion space for Civic Center events. 2. The Open Space Element requires more open space at the Civic Center. Beginning with the 1997 City of Santa Monica Open Space Element, the Civic Center was envisioned as a location for “significant new parks and open spaces.” Open Space Element Policy 3.3 calls for the city to "Expand and develop the open space role of the Civic Center" and states that “A six acre multi‐use park is proposed at the corner of Pico and 4th.” Once this open space is lost, it can never be recovered. 3. A sports field was promised and is needed more than ever. In 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Civic Center along 4th Street, directly across from Santa Monica High School. The community has waited long enough. Historical buildings are important, but equally important are our high school students. The high school, with 3,000 students, is served by less field space now than when it had 1,000 students. As enrollment has increased, the District has constructed more buildings on campus to keep up with classroom space, resulting in even less athletic space on campus. The deficiency will only get bigger as the City’s population continues to grow under the new Zoning Ordinance and enrollment at the high school increases. Parents, teachers, administrators, coaches and students have all voiced the need for field space that will allow athletic events and practices to be held close to the Santa Monica High School campus instead of elsewhere in the city. This is the only possible expansion of field space around Santa Monica’s public high school. In addition to official school activities, the need for athletic fields has grown, with after school programs and thousands of residents playing soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, baseball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, after school programs, adult soccer and baseball and other sports. The City has only minimal field space and the result is a limited offering of sports participation to elite athletes only. 4. Adding fields at the airport is not enough. Some might try to say that the athletic space issue will be resolved through development of the airport into field space. First, even if 12 acres released from aviation use are developed, that is a drop in the bucket compared to what we need. Santa Monica will still only have 1.5 acres of park space per 1,000 people and remain 126 acres behind the median park space of similar cities in the Santa Barbara report. It is not practical for high school athletes to travel to the Airport Park for practice after school because of the distance/time factor. Furthermore, adding fields at Add to 8-A 02/09/16 122 the airport does not resolve the lack of field space at the high school itself. That can only be remedied by a field at the Civic Center. 5. Funding for the Civic Center Renovation Should not Stop the Field. City Council should not have given the Task Force the limited scope of paying for the Civic Center with the land that had been designated for the field. While the expected funding source for the renovation has dried up, all options should be available to replace the funding, instead of only commercial development of the field space being considered. Development of the parking lot would only yield $4 million per year for Auditorium renovation debt service. That is not worth the open space sacrifice and we can find that money elsewhere. Halt the $900,000 per year subsidy to Macerich for the Arclight and we are 25% there. Besides, revenue can't be an issue because, if we can afford to subsidize 110 preschool children with 2 acres in the Civic Center, then surely we can afford to subsidize thousands of our high school children with another 2 acres in the Civic Center. 6. Removing the Field from the Civic Center is Inequitable. Our wealthy residents have the option of sending their children to private schools with fancy athletic facilities. But our middle class and low‐ income families get what we provide them in our public schools. This field would serve the residents of this city who are most in need of athletic fields and open space. Again, if we can allot 2 acres of public land for private childcare for 110 non‐resident preschool children, then surely we can allot 2 acres for thousands of public high school children who are city residents. Thank you, The Board of Friends of Sunset Park Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. [1] “The Comparative Indicators report is a snapshot of information in four key areas: general characteristics, financial indicators, public safety, and community services. The intent is to compare Santa Barbara to like communities. Every city faces different challenges based on expectations of service levels, fiscal constraints, and community demographics. The eleven California cities selected are enough like Santa Barbara to provide a basis for comparison of relative public service effectiveness and efficiency. The selected comparative cities include Berkeley, Carlsbad, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale, and Ventura.” Add to 8-A 02/09/16 123 councilmtgitems From:Lauren Behrendt <laurenbehrendt@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 6:18 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Lauren Behrendt Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:art is the answer <shineshuge@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 8:11 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fwd: Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed RE: Item 8-A Civic Center Field Tuesday February 9, 2016 6 PM ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: art is the answer <shineshuge@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 7:34 PM Subject: Re: To: clerk@smgov.net, council@smgov.net, Rick.Cole@smgov.net Dear City Council Members, The best things I've learned about dealing with life as an adult - I learned in sports as child - we need a soccer field - not a give-away building we pay for- and get no return from for the already fortunate kids of the Rand employees and others- the ECEC can be built elsewhere. And let Rand pay for it on land they own or put it their basement. The DA that Rand has shoved down our throats provides that 25% of the annual disbursement of the $500 K they put up will be spent for the tuition of Rand Employee children. They don't need subsidies- they are overpaid- let them play in Tongva Park that they forced on us too- not that I have anything against Tongva, or parks- but I do against being strong-armed by those driven by power plays that continuously benefit those who do not need it- sure, a percentage is supposed to go to the less fortunate- just like the affordable housing is supposed to - but it doesn't most of the time and neither will this. I doubt that Rand and other well to do employees will allow their kids to play with those who have not won the ovarian lottery. Who is kidding whom? "No more Shenanigans-no more Bally- Hoo". This terrible agreement- also provides a sliding scale for Rand eployees- outrageous- and goes on to provide additional space for more Rand children at Rand negotiated rates. Continuing on with this shameful agreement, it also provides that "Rand shall use reasonable efforts on an ongoing basis to inform ITS EMPLOYEES of opportunities available at the Center and the availability of tuition subsidies for those families who are eligible." We don't need and should not allow Rand Daycare on Civic Center Land! 2 acres for $1/ yr lease for 55 years/ 110 children - a possible "goal" of 30% of those seats for Santa Monica residents. Whatever goes on that Civic land should be for all Santa Monica and its kids- nothing is better than sports and the outdoors - plus the city is willing to give up land easily worth $20-30M over that time period. But we have no money for so many other needed things? The ECEC is not a Civic Use. The people behind it are not sincere, they are out for themselves- their own gain and power. They dont care about Santa Monica or it's kids- they care about those in power. Additionally, $5.6M in School Bond Money will be allocated for the construction of it- what a misappropriation of public funds to subsidize childcare and preschool for RAND employees children. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 2 An Athletic Field is a Civic Use and will serve thousands of SANTA MONICA kids! Nothing is better for kids - nothing than sports and the outdoors.. this terrible agreement- not yet finalized- and should be 'round-filed'. It's a real city council, back door donkey show. We can do better- and must stop being run and owned by Rand and the few ex-power players that just won't let go. SPORTS FOR ALL- move the ECEC to the Rand building- let them pay for it. . Enough back door deals.. Stand up and fight. Down with Rand controlling us. Up with the Soccer Field. Maryanne get the first kick- off. Thank you for your time, if you read it, Danielle Charney Resident Since 1981 -- "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.” —Elie Wiesel, who was born on this day in 1928 Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 3 councilmtgitems From:Monica Rodriguez <monicardzi@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 9:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A feb 9, 2016. Meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Monica Rodríguez Iglecias Enviado desde mi iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 4 councilmtgitems From:Mark Ruvelson <groovyruvy1@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 9:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Thank you, Mark Ruvelson Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 5 councilmtgitems From:Rachel nava <Rmartellanava@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 10:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Rachel Martella Nava Secretary, Santa Monica Vikings Lacrosse 310-463-2226 Rmartellanava@yahoo.com Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 6 councilmtgitems From:art is the answer <shineshuge@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 10:21 PM To:Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Rick Cole Subject:Edited letter - Danielle Charney Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Item 8-A February 9, 2016 Civic Center Field 6 PM Danielle Charney 2 hrs My email to the City Council - Dear City Council Members, City Manager, and Sarah, The best skills and training I received in life- all came from playing sports as a child- all those lessons of approach, sensing where wind is coming from, finding that unknown place inside you for another effort when you feel like you might die if you move an another inch- came from sports- we need a soccer field - not a give-away building we pay for, another prize for those who don't need it- but who know how to play the game- not the good games learned on the fields, the water, the horse or the fencing foil- but those played in the dark for the already fortunate. The ECEC can be built elsewhere. Let Rand pay for it on land they own or put it their basement, or possibly several other areas. The DA that Rand has shoved down our throats provides that 25% of the annual disbursement of the $500 K they put up will be spent for the tuition of Rand Employee children. They don't need subsidies- they are overpaid- let them play in Tongva Park that they forced on us too- not that I have anything against Tongva, or parks- but I do against being strong-armed by those driven by power plays that continuously benefit those who do not need it- sure, a percentage is supposed to go to the less fortunate- just like the affordable housing is supposed to - but it doesn't most of the time and neither will this. I doubt that Rand and other well to do employees will allow their kids to play with those who have not won the ovarian lottery. Who is kidding whom? "No more Shenanigans-no more Bally- Hoo". This terrible agreement- also provides a sliding scale for Rand eployees- outrageous- and goes on to provide additional space for more Rand children at Rand negotiated rates. Continuing on with this shameful agreement, it also provides that "Rand shall use reasonable efforts on an ongoing basis to inform ITS EMPLOYEES of opportunities available at the Center and the availability of tuition subsidies for those families who are eligible." We don't need and should not allow Rand Daycare on Civic Center Land! 2 acres for $1/ yr lease for 55 years/ 110 children - a possible "goal" of 30% of those seats for Santa Monica residents. Whatever goes on that Civic land should be for all Santa Monica and its kids- nothing is better than sports and the outdoors - plus the city is willing to give up land easily worth $20-30M over that time period. But we have no money for so many other needed things? The ECEC is not a Civic Use. The people behind it are not sincere, they are out for themselves- their own gain and power. They dont care about Santa Monica or it's kids- they care about those in power. Additionally, $5.6M in School Bond Money will be allocated for the construction of it- what a misappropriation of public funds to subsidize childcare and preschool for RAND employees children. An Athletic Field is a Civic Use and will serve thousands of SANTA MONICA kids! Nothing is better for kids - then sports and the outdoors.. this terrible agreement- not yet finalized- and should be 'round-filed'. It's a real city council, back door donkey show. We can do better- and must stop being run and owned by Rand and the few ex-power players that just won't let go. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 7 SPORTS FOR ALL- move the ECEC to the Rand building. Enough back door deals.. Stand up and fight. Down with Rand and the fake liberals and more honest ultra- greedy controlling us. Up with the Soccer Field. Maryanne get the first kick- off. Bet she knocks it out of the field. Danielle Charney Resident Since 1981 Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 8 councilmtgitems From:william bartley <wbartley@me.com> Sent:Saturday, February 06, 2016 10:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, William Bartley Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 9 councilmtgitems From:Jan Chantarasompoth <jchantara@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 12:09 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. We count on the Council to serve its community, especially our children. Please follow through with your 2005 promise. Sincerely, Jan Chantarasompoth AYSO Parent Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 10 councilmtgitems From:Maya Davis <maya.davis@me.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 6:15 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Maya Davis Parent to Luke & Emmet (lacrosse players) Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 11 councilmtgitems From:Thane Roberts <robertsthane@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 7:36 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” in the subject line Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Thane Roberts, Architect Ocean Park, CA 90405 NOTE: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 12 councilmtgitems From:Sherry Hoffman <sherry@marchstudio.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. I have been a coach for AYSO for many years, including the trip to JAPAN with our Santa Monica girls team. I continue to play soccer as an older adult in the City’s parks and fields. We have created a culture of soccer in our city and it has benefited many of our your - especially our girls who continue to grow in numbers and play on as healthy adults. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sherry Hoffman Erlandson Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 13 councilmtgitems From:Taffy Patton <taffypatton1@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 9:21 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Ted Winterer; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole Cc:Home Subject:Residents Coalition. City Council Mtg. 1-9-16. Support Field. Agenda Item 8-A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Mayor Vazquez and City Council, The Residents Coalition strongly urges you to take action NOW on creating a regulation-sized, high school sports field at the Civic Center. A regulation-sized field for SAMOHI is an equity issue. Residents with higher incomes have the option of private schools where their children have access to sports fields. These children can participate in the marching band, play soccer, football and baseball. But at SAMOHI, 3,000 students must compete for field space meant for 1,000 athletes. SAMOHI children of color and those from the densest areas of our city with the least open space do not have equal access to sports. In a city that prides itself on progressive values, this is shameful. Landmarked buildings are important. But equally important are our children. The Civic Center property belongs to the community. Our community has waited more than a decade for a high school sports field at the Civic Center – not 3 miles away at the airport, not if it “pencils out,” not after the Civic Auditorium finds a sponsor. NOW. City Council, please:  Direct Staff to create a cost-analysis of a HS regulation field with buffers and spectator seating.  Include an RFP for the field in the next budget cycle.  Include the full-sized HS field as a “given” in all planning documents and site maps shared with potential partners and developers of the Civic Auditorium. On the dais, Kevin McKeown has been known to say, “This is the right thing to do.” Moving forward on a sports field now is simply the right thing to do. Thank you. Regards, Taffy Patton Chair Residents Coalition Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for Council meeting of  Feb. 9, 2016, Agenda Item 8‐A. Thanks! Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 14 councilmtgitems From:Hyowook Chiang <hyowook.chiang@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 9:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Hyowook Chiang -- Hyowook Chiang Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 15 councilmtgitems From:Noma Boardmember <nomaboard@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:06 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:City Council Meeting, Feb. 9, 2016: Agenda Item 8-A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Right-click download help protecOutlook prautomatic dthi s pi ctu reIn ternet. Dear Mayor Vazquez and Council Members, We urge you to reaffirm your commitment to a sports field in the future Civic Auditorium Park and to begin study and planning of how best to achieve it at the earliest possible time as you take up the Civic Working Group's Final Report tonight and proceed with other elements of the CAP plan. We are aware that consideration of the future sports field is not at issue at tonight's meeting. However, an insufficient or unclear focus in the CWG report's Guiding Principles and Priorities on the City's commitment to an athletic field as specified in the 2005 Civic Specific Plan has created some confusion and community concern about the future fulfillment of that commitment. Given that, and because of the need for public reassurance on this issue, we urge you to include in the discussion of this item tangible action to the City's commitment to a sports field at this site. Respectfully, The NOMA Board smnoma.org NOMAboard@gmail.com Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 16 councilmtgitems From:Jennifer Wolf <jenniferwolf.la@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:24 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, JENNIFER WOLF BRIAN WOLF JAXON WOLF (AYSO 10b) GEORGIE GRACE WOLF (AYSO 8g) DYLAN WOLF (AYSO 5g) 2526 26th Street Santa Monica, California 90405 #310-963-8847 (cel/text) Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 17 councilmtgitems From:Mindi <mindishank@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Field at the Civic - please keep your promise Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a full sized sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Mindi Shank Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 18 councilmtgitems From:Eric Porkert <wehr06@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:37 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members,  Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in  2005.  The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to  be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented programs and  alternatives.   Sincerely,  Joseph Porkert  Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 19 councilmtgitems From:Maureen Jacobson <maureenjacobson@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:45 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. My son plays SM AYSO Soccer and goes to JAMS. When he goes to the Boys & Girls Club after school they are told they can only play soccer on the black top. That the turf has all been rented out!! There is no space for them. This is completely insane. He can't even play a pick up game of soccer on the field at his own school. Santa Monica needs more field space. Please make good on your 2005 promise. Sincerely, Maureen Jacobson Santa Monica Resident and Landlord Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 20 councilmtgitems From:Monika Porkert <muc2la@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:57 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Monika Porkert   Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 21 councilmtgitems From:Max <fc.maximilian31@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 11:01 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Civic Center Fields Agenda item 8A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Max Porkert Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 22 councilmtgitems From:Mike Miller <mikemilleruaw@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, I write as a long-time and current resident of Santa Monica. Both of my elementary-school-age children play AYSO soccer on fields in Santa Monica. Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Mike Miller Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 23 councilmtgitems From:mark merritt <markemerritt@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 3:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Thanks, Mark Merritt Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 24 councilmtgitems From:Johanna Tobel <johannatobel@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 5:01 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Johanna Tobel Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 25 councilmtgitems From:Gisela Friedman <gisela428@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 6:13 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; ieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! Gisela Friedman/Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 26 councilmtgitems From:Rozita Yacobi <rcyacobi@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-2016 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Rozita C. Yacobi Beverly Hills, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. -- Rozita C. Yacobi Attorney at Law (310) 276-1128 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information and any and all attachments contained within this electronic communication are legally privileged and confidential information, subject to the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney client work privilege and intended only for the use of the intended recipients. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Rozita C. Yacobi, Esq. immediately of the error by return e-mail and then permanently remove any copies of this message from your computer and/or system and do not retain any copies, whether in electronic or physical form or otherwise. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 27 councilmtgitems From:Jeff Friedman <jfriedman@mesawestcapital.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:07 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; ieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please don’t waste this opportunity to provide much needed open space to our City which is becoming much more denser as we progress through the 21st Century. And please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! Jeff Friedman/Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 28 councilmtgitems From:mandy stackel <mandystackel@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you -Madeleine Mizrahi Homeowner, Tax Payer, Concerned Citizen CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 29 councilmtgitems From:Karen Kushi <kbkushi@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:18 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Civic Center Field Space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Karen Kushi Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 30 councilmtgitems From:Hisao Kushi <hkushi@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Field Space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Hisao Kushi Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 31 councilmtgitems From:Joshua Howard <joshuahwrd@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:48 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Joshua Howard Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 32 councilmtgitems From:Kanhha Korath <kkorath@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 9:06 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Kanhha Korath Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 33 councilmtgitems From:Jennifer Bevan <jchowbevan@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 07, 2016 9:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Jennifer Bevan Santa Monica resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 34 councilmtgitems From:Michael Brodsky <mbrodsky@lmu.edu> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support civic open space at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council,    I support the creation of Civic Open Space adjacent to the Santa Monica Center.    Civic Open Space at this location could serve multiple uses such as sports fields for SAMO High and also function as  grounds for special events such as our National Night Out, Healthy Living Festival and Alt Car Expo which are currently  held in the parking lot..    I feel that this would best serve a wide variety of current and future community needs.    Sincerely,     Michael Brodsky  Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 35 councilmtgitems From:Keiko Miura <mfamily.com@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:44 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Keiko Miura Sent from my iPad Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 36 councilmtgitems From:Jason Lawit <jlawit1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:47 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Sport fields Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Jason Lawit Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 37 councilmtgitems From:Teague Weybright <tweybright@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:14 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A at Feb 9 Meeting Agena. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Teague Weybright Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 38 councilmtgitems From:Shannon Kellley <shannon_kelley@me.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed both my husband and I, support the preservation of the Civic Center Filed. This is important not only for the youth of Santa Monica but for the entire community, it speaks volumes to who we are as a city. thank you, Shannon and Michael Kelley 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 39 councilmtgitems From:Susann Lucas <susann8@leighluca.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:49 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:“02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - susann Lucas 2424 walnut ave Venice ,ca 90291 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. SUSANN LUCA CELL:+1-646-338-3069 susann8@leighluca.com Before you print think about the ENVIRONMENT Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 40 councilmtgitems From:Yolanda Garcia <yolandamgarcia@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-2016 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Yolanda Garcia Santa Monica CA 90404 CITY CLERK - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 41 councilmtgitems From:Villarreal, Kimberly <kvillarreal@ts.ucla.edu> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Kimberly A. Villarreal UCLA Events &Transportation Here. Now. UCLA. University of California: Berkeley | Davis | Irvine | Los Angeles | Merced | Riverside | San Diego | San Francisco | Santa Barbara | Santa Cruz   Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 42 councilmtgitems From:Scenic Wonders <celia@scenicwonders.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council,   As a Samohi Parent, Alumni as well, born and raised here, I am asking for you to please help our students to have the  Civic Center Field for sports activities.   Our high school needs to save every space possible, having a school such as ours, as old as ours, has memories as ours,  and the Civic Center being a part of it, all the years of  Stairway to the Stars. We need to keep and save this space for  each other. One day we'll remember this decision, and be thankful for keeping true to one another.    Thank you for taking the time read my plea.   Sincerely,     Celia Welch         Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 43 councilmtgitems From:Jennifer Raymond <jenniferanneraymond@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Council Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Jennifer Raymond 1351 Hill St Santa Monica, CA 90405 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 44 councilmtgitems From:Donald Wilkes <donaldw@bpflavors.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 5:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:IMPORTANT ISSUE-Item 8A Feb 9th 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed   Dear Santa Monica City Council members,  As a resident of Santa Monica since 1986, I urge you to make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center  now, as promised by Council in 2005.  The demand for field space has increased and the community needs your help to  provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal‐oriented  programs and alternatives.   Sincerely,  Donald Wilkes  Donald Wilkes  917 Euclid Street #5  Santa Monica, CA 90403    Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 45 councilmtgitems From:Yas Baravarian <tangerine@me.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting-Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed I am very disappointed in our City Council’s delay in making a field at the Civic Center. The field doesn’t cost much to  build, the high school is in bad need of the facility, and the field is an important priority for Santa Monica residents.  I  daresay that we would use it a lot more than the Ken Genser park.     City Council, please get your priorities straight. I will be paying attention to how each of you moves forward on this, and  will remember it come election time. If you believe in supporting our schools and a healthy community, this is your time  to show it. Get that field built now.    Thank you,    Yas Baravarian  Santa Monica resident      Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 46 councilmtgitems From:DL-MacPro28 <david@davidlena.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Bonnie Lena; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: We request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, David & Bonnie Lena Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 47 councilmtgitems From:Melisa Lauer <mklauer@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 Meeting Agenda Concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, I urge you to make it a priority to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. As a resident of Santa Monica and the mother of 3 children who attend SMMUSD schools, I believe it is imperative that the City make a deliberate decision to prioritize the well-being of our community, most especially our children. What type of environment do you want to create — one that promotes a healthy and active relationship with our environment and face-to-face interactions OR one that focuses on building up a mindset of self-absorbed consumerism? You have the opportunity to swing the tide of our “village”. Please choose to invest in our children and our environment. We are counting on you. Respectfully, Melisa Lauer mklauer@verizon.net Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 48 councilmtgitems From:Pj Brownrigg <pjbrownrigg@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:41 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8a Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Peter John Brownrigg 3000 Urban Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90404 310 902 7494 PJ Add to 8-A 02/09/2016 1 councilmtgitems From:Mike Salazar <mikedsalazar@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:42 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Rick Cole; Karen Ginsberg Subject:Item 8A CWG & Civic Auditorium letter Attachments:CWG-CA-process-Final-160208.pdf Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed RE: ITEM 8A Attached is a letter in support of moving forward with a Civic Auditorium RFI/RFQ process. -- Mike Salazar The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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Add to 8-A 02/09/16 Mike Salazar Santa Monica Resident Page 1 of 2 February  8,  2016     RE:  ITEM  8A.  Civic  Working  Group  Final  Recommendations  &  Civic  Auditorium  RFI/RFQ   Dear  Mayor  Vazquez  and  City  Council:   I  am  writing  to  ask  that  you  proceed  with  an  RFQ  for  the  Civic  Auditorium,  and  focus  the   energy  on  the  preservation  of  the  landmark  Civic  Auditorium.   The  overarching  reason  we  are  all  here  tonight  is  to  Save  the  Civic  Auditorium  and  create  a   beneficial  environment  from  its  long-­‐neglected  surroundings.  That  is  best  done  by  initially   focusing  on  the  Civic  Auditorium.   However,  by  focusing  only  on  our  auditorium  first,  the  Council  must  ensure  that  the  on-­‐going   planning  processes  (DSP  &  High  School  plan)  are  thorough  and  address  their  respective   influences  and  required  guidance  or  oversight  needed  to  address  the  next  phase  of  this  Civic   process:  determining  what  type  of  campus  and  uses  will  complement  a  resurrected  Civic   Auditorium.   The  DSP  must  address  its  influences  on  this  parcel,  and  our  school  district  must  immediately   figure  out  how  to  provide  a  comprehensive  plan  (or  at  least  the  direction)  to  guide  our  High   School  into  the  future  while  evaluating  the  surrounding  land  options  to  provide  a  missing   playfield(s),  possibly  as  part  of  the  final  Civic  plan.   It  is  impressive  to  see  the  community  voices  supporting  the  current  Civic  Master  Plan’s  call  for   not  only  open  space  but  for  a  playfield  east  of  the  auditorium.  Yet  the  staff  report  may  encourage   some  to  play  one  park  opportunity  against  another  in  citing  the  new  playfield  in  the  12   additional  park  acres  at  the  existing  Airport  Park.   Please  make  it  clear  to  the  public  that  this  particular  park  expansion  is  the  result  of  the   resounding  support  by  the  voters  in  2014’s  mandate,  Measure  LC,  but  a  sure-­‐to-­‐happen  new   playfield  here  will  not  negate  the  need  for  playfields  elsewhere  in  our  community.   So  please  consider  these  actions  tonight  when  formulating  an  approach  to  move  forward:   1. This  initial  step  is  best  as  a  focused  RFI/RFQ  for  the  Civic  Auditorium  and  the  4  acres.  But   commit  to  more  that  a  “modest”  staff  investment.  This  needs  staff’s  full  attention.   2. Direct  staff  to  create  a  master  time  line  for  this  Civic  Auditorium  process  and  the  overall   parcel  process,  including  the  DSP,  the  high  school  plan  and  all  relevant  planning   processes.  Identify  all  governing  plans,  districts,  and  codes  and  how  they  apply.   3. Direct  staff  to  work  with  and  create  a  plan  of  action  to  assist  the  school  district  in  fast-­‐ tracking  their  consideration  of  options  for  playfields  in  the  High  School  plan.   4. Direct  staff  to  immediately  provide  documents  and  direction  to  the  DSP  process  as  it   relates  to  the  Auditorium  and  the  full  Civic  parcel,  including  the  current  Civic  Master  Plan   and  the  2013  Council  direction  to  the  CWG.   Mike Salazar Santa Monica Resident Page 2 of 2 Two  issues  that  need  to  be  front  and  center  as  this  moves  forward  are:   1. Connectivity.  While  the  Auditorium  proper  is  only  4  of  the  14  acres,  the  Auditorium   solution  must  better  address  the  context  of  the  neighborhood:  Pico  businesses  across  the   street,  the  north  end  of  Main  Street,  and  of  course  the  Ocean  Park  neighborhood.   Auditorium  uses  may  also  have  some  connection  to  the  adjacent  high  school.   2. Parking.  We  also  have  to  begin  the  parking  discussion  for  this  project  while  focusing  on   the  Auditorium.  That  could  be  aided  by  the  DSP  and  the  high  school  ‘plan.’    Parking  is   front  and  center  in  the  neighborhood  context  of  the  project  and  as  it  relates  to  the   adjacent  EXPO  line.       With  the  larger-­‐than-­‐expected  incursion  of  the  ECEC  reducing  the  available  land,  and   considerable  community  angst  over  a  desperately  missing  playfield  for  our  high  school  students,   you  will  have  some  tough  choices  today  and  to  come  in  defining  our  great  Civic  backyard.  But   without  the  DSP  and  the  high  school  planning  process  starting,  any  commitments  to  the  overall   14  acres  beyond  the  Auditorium  will  be  short-­‐changed.   Please  confirm  the  commitment  that  our  landmark  Civic  Auditorium  will  be  front  and   center,  and  made  ready  to  entertain  us  in  the  21st  Century.  Make  it  clear  to  the  community   that  you’re  listening  and  will  address  all  concerns  when  we  move  forward  to  address  the  full   parcel,  and  do  what  you  can  to  work  with  the  school  district  to  move  the  high  school  planning   process  forward.    A  finite  step  tonight  –  the  RFI/RFQ  for  our  landmark  Auditorium  -­‐  is  best  to  begin  this  process.   Thank  you  for  taking  time  to  read  and  consider  the  above  points.     Mike Salazar Santa Monica 2 councilmtgitems From:Lauren <ldb925@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:53 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I emphatically request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site!! The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. We need to protect the children of Santa Monica from the effects of over-building and not just help business owners. PEOPLE GROW UP IN SANTA MONICA! THIS IS THEIR HOME! THIS IS WHERE LITTLE KIDS LEARN ABOUT NATURE AND FRIENDSHIPS AND LIFE AND THEMSELVES. SANTA MONICA IS NOT JUST A SHOPPING DESTINATION! IT IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMILY ORIENTED NEIGHBORHOODS IN OUR CITY! LET'S SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF SANTA MONICA WHO HAVE MADE THE CITY THE SOUGHT AFTER LOCALE THAT IT IS!! WE ALREADY HAVE LESS PARKS THAN WE NEED AND DESERVE! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Lauren Sullivan, Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you very much. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Robert Hacker <Robert.Hacker@fox.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members:    Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in  2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005.  The demand for field space  has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city.  We  need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote  healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal‐oriented programs.    Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly.  Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will  directly affect how the community votes in the Fall.     Sincerely,    Robert A. Hacker    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Paul Y. Chung <paulychung@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:03 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com Cc:info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Paul Chung Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5 councilmtgitems From:Steven Johnson <swjohnsonla@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:05 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com; Kevin McKeown Fwd Subject:tem 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please decide the FIELD ISSUE at the Civic Center first. * An early childhood education facility could be located literally anywhere else in the city limits. * We've gone decades without the Civic Auditorium being a meaningful performance venue and nobody has missed it. It's a terribly designed venue with awful acoustics. Nothing short of tearing it down and starting over will fix it. And do we need it anyway? Like the Broad Stage, would it really even serve Santa Monica residents? * MORE mixed use with commercial anything OR housing will only increase traffic and congestion in a part of town that is already heavily impacted. Look at the URBAN CANYON that has been created along Ocean Avenue! We don't need that on the other side, too. !!! But the youth and athletic adults of Santa Monica are affected by the lack of field space EVERY DAY and NIGHT of the year !!! Chipping away at one of the last piece of OPEN SPACE to the point where an athletic field would be impractical, is the strategy of developers and others who don't actually care about the citizens of Santa Monica. Commit to the FIELD first! Thank you. Steven Johnson 1740 Pine St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 councilmtgitems From:Dominic Riebli <dominic.riebli@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:09 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Council members, I contact you again to request that you reconfirm your commitment to develop sports fields at the Santa Monica Civic Center as part of the 2005 CCD plan. As a longtime member and coach for Santa Monica Rugby Club, I cannot stress how difficult it is to obtain field space for youth and adult athletics. As populations density increases in the City of Santa Monica, demands on the same space will exacerbate an already stressed situation. Our children need your help to play in safe spaces and our adult citizens need to participate in a sport that increasingly provides a healthy, fun activity to those seeking alternate sports and lifestyles. Please note that we represent a passionate, active, and concerned group of people. We ask for nothing more than adherence to past plans and promises. Sincerely, Dominic Riebli Add to 8-A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Laurie <pintobella@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:10 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:“02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the  2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for  revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open  space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you – Laurie Shriver/Santa Monica    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.         Sent from Mail for Windows10  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 8 councilmtgitems From:April James <hiromijames@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:20 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, April James Add to 8-A 02/09/16 9 councilmtgitems From:Terry McCarthy <verbena1234@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:20 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com Subject:Please keep the sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, As a Santa Monica resident of 16 years now, I would respectfully ask you to reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. I have four children, and I have seen how the demand for field space has increased over recent years, and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. I feel strongly about this as a Santa Monica resident and voter, and trust you will listen to voters' concerns about the sports field. Sincerely, Terry McCarthy Add to 8-A 02/09/16 10 councilmtgitems From:Nicole Blaine <nicblaine@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:32 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - [YOUR NAME/CITY YOU LIVE IN] Conclude with the following: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, -- Nicole Blaine Santa Monica resident since 1984 Mother of children at Franklin Elementary School Add to 8-A 02/09/16 11 councilmtgitems From:mamibeija023 . <lviesca68@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:43 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com Cc:info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, -- Linda Viesca-Romero cell: 310-562-1970 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:sal aldana <venicefire62s@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:45 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save the Civic Center Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Save the Civic Center Field. Keep your word. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 13 councilmtgitems From:eric schiffer <ejamesschiffer@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:49 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Please build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Eric, Karen, Ian and Andrew Schiffer Add to 8-A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Annette Tatum <annette@annettetatum.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:50 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Santa Monica Civic Specific Plan Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Annette Tatum CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. 1909 Centinela Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404 phone: 310.449.1918 | fax: 310.829.2152 www.annettetatum.com follow us on... facebook | twitter | pinterest Add to 8-A 02/09/16 15 councilmtgitems From:Tarin Wilson <tarin@planaevents.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:53 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. My daughter is part of the Santa Monica Rugby Club and this club is working hard to promote rugby for young women and men. To take away their field would be a great disservice to the kids as well as the coaches and parents that put forth so much effort to make this sport and club successful. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Tarin Wilson            Tarin Wilson     plan A   457 n. canon drive, suite c  beverly hills, ca  90210  P: 310.860.1300 | F: 310.860.9933  www.planaevents.com  www.unveiledevent.com          Add to 8-A 02/09/16 16 councilmtgitems From:Saeed Saleh <snsaleh1@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:48 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; Santamonicarugby Info Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Saeed N Saleh Add to 8-A 02/09/16 17 councilmtgitems From:Veronique Siklosi <vsiklosi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:01 AM To:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; councilmtgitems; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed manager@smgov.net, civiccenterfield@gmail.com, info@santamonicarugby.com Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely,  Véronique Siklosi Add to 8-A 02/09/16 18 councilmtgitems From:Martial Chaput <martial.chaput@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:02 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Martial Chaput Add to 8-A 02/09/16 19 councilmtgitems From:Gina Hope <ginahope@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:04 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, In Santa Monica, we have parks overrun by homeless which make then unsafe for our children. We have small yards or no yards. Open space and field space are essential. Our kids today don't get enough physical activity. The idea that you can value retail space over our children's health is just wrong. You committed to building a sports field and now are trying to renege. It's not okay. Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Gina Hope Add to 8-A 02/09/16 20 councilmtgitems From:Amber Spaulding <spauldingamber@ymail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:07 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 Meeting Agenda Concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Amber Spaulding Add to 8-A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Amy Iorio <amyiorio@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed    Dear City Council Members:     I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the  2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for  revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open  space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.     Thank you ‐ Amy Iorio, Santa Monica  CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.      If you are bcced and you are interested in protecting the promise of this field ‐ reply all (it will only go to the  people on the to: and cc: line), change your name in the Thank you and send.  Obviously only looking for those  who believe in what the note says but given all of our field constraints in our kids sports I know this is a group  that believes in this issue.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 22 councilmtgitems From:Vanessa Saks <vanessasaks@roadrunner.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:11 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. A local ice rink is also greatly needed in our community. My family and the families of Santa Monica, would get a lot of use out of a field and ice complex. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Vanessa Saks / Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Vanessa Saks Vanessa Rooke Photography www.vanessarooke.com H: (310) 828-5960 C: (310) 463-0151 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 23 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 24 councilmtgitems From:Roksana Ghodsian <rghodsia@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:07 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09016 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Roksana Ebrahemi Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 25 councilmtgitems From:Jennifer Hui <jenhui2@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:16 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Jennifer Hui Santa Monica Resident and Parent CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 26 councilmtgitems From:Katherine Watkins <kwatkinsmd@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:20 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Save the field at the civic center!--item 8A Feb 9 meeting agenda Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council, We need a new field at the Civic Center! My daughter plays rugby with the Santa Monica Rugby Club and the lack of fields in Santa Monica is a HUGE problem. This is an essential issue. Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Kate Watkins -- Confidentiality Notice: Please note that email may not be a secure method of communication. This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may be confidential. Email exchanges do not constitute therapy nor a therapeutic relationship. The information is intended solely for the recipient(s) and use by any other party is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you received this electronic transmission in error, please email me regarding this error and destroy all copies of the message. Thank you. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Amy Goldware <amy@theagencyla.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:25 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Pj Brownrigg Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members: Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely,   Amy Goldware  Principal amy@theagencyla.net 213-225-0111/415-230-3800 - Phone  213-225-0110/415-230-3879 - Fax  www.theagencyla.net SERVING CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA  LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 710 425 Market Street, Suite 2200 Los Angeles, California 90017 San Francisco, California 94105   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 28 councilmtgitems From:John Redfield <jredfield@smcm.org> on behalf of johnredfield@verizon.net Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:"02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A." Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, John Redfield 201 21st Place Santa Monica CA 90402 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Randy Jefferson <randy@jeffersonteam.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:RE: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Randy Jefferson, On behalf of my son who plays for the Santa Monica United Football Club CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 30 councilmtgitems From:Brian Tidmore <briantidmore@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community  and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City  to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The  children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor  your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you,  Brian Tidmore  Santa Monica Resident  CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting in  the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of thi s pi ctu re from the In ternet.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:melanie landsberg <barmel@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Civic Center Sports Field Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! Melanie & Barry Landsberg of Santa Monica CITY CLERK, Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 32 councilmtgitems From:ysette@yahoo.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:49 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Ysette Witteveen, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:William Lipp <willie874@msn.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:52 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, William Lipp Add to 8-A 02/09/16 34 councilmtgitems From:Sarah Essex <sarahofessex@rocketmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:13 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Many of these children have learning disorders, like my own child, and home situations that are untenable- the need for outdoor sport is IMPERATIVE to a healthy mind set in these still forming young people. It is all of our futures involved. Sincerely, Sarah Essex mother to a deeply in need player of rugby in Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:jason.rapp@yahoo.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Sports Field commentary for Feb 9 City Council Meeting Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed To the City Council: Please add my voice in support of a sports field at the Civic Center. My children and my neighbors need more open space. I strongly oppose commercial development in lieu of a sports facility for our community. Sincerely, Jason Rapp 714 21st Place Santa Monica, CA 90402 To the CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 36 councilmtgitems From:Penny Wang Duke <pennywangduke@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:22 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Thanks! Sincerely, Penny & Charles Duke   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Kai <kaidhaliwal@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:28 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Kai Dhaliwal / Resident of Santa Monica, California CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 38 councilmtgitems From:Josh Holden <jholden@alum.mit.edu> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members:  I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.  Thank you ‐ Joshua Holden, Santa Monica, CA    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Laurence Eubank <laurence.eubank@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 12:45 PM To:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam; Tony Vazquez; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Sarah Gorman; councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox Subject:WILMONT Board of Directors Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Feb. 8, 2016 Dear City Council, For over 20 years, the Santa Monica Civic Center has been envisioned as a location for "significant new parks and open spaces"; in 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Civic Center along Fourth Street, directly across from Santa Monica High School. Accordingly, and as a matter of equity with privately funded school athletic facilities, the WILMONT Board of Directors requests that Santa Monica City Council members reaffirm their support for the development of ground level open green space at the Civic Center, to serve as a regulation-sized sports field for use by public school students. Properly developed, the space could also be used for public outdoor events. Further, we urge the Council to reconsider the ill-advised Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and eliminate it from the Civic Center redevelopment plan, as it neither primarily serves the public, nor is it the highest and best use of this vital parcel of publicly owned land. Best regards, WILMONT Board of Directors Add to 8-A 02/09/16 40 councilmtgitems From:Nuno Duarte Silva <nunods1971@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:03 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Nuno Duarte Silva Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 41 councilmtgitems From:reekgates@verizon.net Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:07 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers, I've spent the last 25 years involved with the youth of our City, volunteering in dozens of capacities -- Some of you may recall me speaking to you on behalf of our youth as President of the PTA Council, President of Grant PTA, Director of Legislation 33rd District PTA, Chair of Site Governance at John Adams Middle School, etc. etc. I coached AYSO for 10 years; I am now in my 12th year as a referee for that fine organization. I know what essential sports programs provide for our youth. I have interacted with many thousands of our children over the last 25 years and seen firsthand the obvious health benefits as well as the character-building, teamwork-learning fundamentals provided by these programs. It is no secret that Santa Monica is criminally-short on Parks and recreation space for it's citizens. A commitment was made 10 years ago to provide a playing field at the Civic Center. Do not renege on this promise. By making it clear that that promise is sacrosanct you will send a message to the youth of this Community that they are valued. To do otherwise would be to send the opposite message: that tourism and retail dollars matter more than they do. Please consider your actions carefully. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Rick Gates 1715 Cedar St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 42 councilmtgitems From:Hila Plitmann <hilaplitmann@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:09 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:SAVE THE CIVIC CENTER FIELD! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Hila Plitmann, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 43 councilmtgitems From:Hila Plitmann 2 <juilliard3@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:SAVE THE CIVIC CENTER FIELD! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Eric Whitacre, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 44 councilmtgitems From:Michele Macintosh <michelemacin@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:11 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Colin and Michele Macintosh / Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Michele Macintosh 203.918.6128 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 45 councilmtgitems From:Daniel Carpio <dacarpio812@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, I've been following this for a long time now, and I'm very disappointed that we have to continue mobilizing like this, just to get promises fulfilled. There is very little you could do to help get the community the benefits that you get with open spaces and field availability, without those fields. The community needs more open space to promote health, fitness and community development. Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how I vote in the Fall. Cheers, Dan Carpio, Esq. 854 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 46 councilmtgitems From:U18 Coach <u18coach@santamonicarugby.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, For the past 10 years I have been a volunteer coach of youth sports in Santa Monica (Football, Rugby and Soccer). On behalf of all the families and children I coach in Santa Monica I would urge you to please reaffirm the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. As a local resident my family were delighted to hear the news that new athletic fields were approved in 2005. Please hold firm your promise and implement whatever necessary to ensure the fields are realized for the children and residents of Santa Monica. Your action on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, James Gibb Get all the latest SMRC apparel at http://shop.santamonicarugby.com Please support our generous sponsors: Bud Light: http://www.budlight.com/ O'Briens on Main: http://www.obriensonmain.com/ Canterbury US: http://www.canterburyus.com/ Northwestern Mutual: http://woodlandhills.nm.com/ Follow @SaMoRugbyClub on Twitter Like Santa Monica Rugby Club on Facebook Add to 8-A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Linda Chaman <lindachamanmph@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 1:29 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible!! THANK YOU! -- Linda Chaman, MPH ATTN CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 48 councilmtgitems From:Lisa Piper <lisa@nickpiper.tv> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:06 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Lisa Piper Santa Monica resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 49 councilmtgitems From:Michael Heimbold <mikeheimbold@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:13 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Field at Civic Center - Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, I am a Santa Monica homeowner and parent of kids involved in AYSO and other SM sports. Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. I understand this was promised in 2005, and it is as important now as it was then. Sincerely, Michael and Erin Heimbold (226 17th Street, Santa Monica, 90402) Add to 8-A 02/09/16 50 councilmtgitems From:Laurel S <shepard_laurel@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:16 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever ! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Sincerely & passionately, Laurel Shepard Parent, Resident, Advocate CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 51 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Will Rogers PTA [mailto:wrlcpta@gmail.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 11:40 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: We request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - WRLC PTA Katherine Newall, President Ashley Ryf, VP Communications CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. -- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 52 Will Rogers PTA www.willrogerspta.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 53 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: [Samohi-PALS] Re: Sports field -- Agenda item 8A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Maryanne Laguardia [mailto:aswml@aol.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 3:38 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Fwd: [Samohi‐PALS] Re: Sports field ‐‐ Agenda item 8A  -----Original Message----- From: susan528@hotmail.com [Samohi-PALS] <Samohi-PALS@yahoogroups.com> To: Samohi-PALS <Samohi-PALS@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, Feb 4, 2016 3:33 pm Subject: [Samohi-PALS] Re: Sports field Allow me to summarize: our city has spent 15 years NOT building a sports field. Bravo--that is some next-level stonewalling. It can't have been easy: despite massive, consistent public demand, our progressive wealthy city has been unable to create a field of grass on a precious rare under-utilized public parcel, next door to our one over-populated landlocked urban high school (which doesn't even have a proper football stadium). If you think about it too much, you start to realize that Santa Monica kids could have already been playing on said field for 14 years now--after which the city could have STILL erected their Mixed-Use-Whatever on top of it. It blows my mind. Best regards, Susan Stahl __._,_.___ Posted by: susan528@hotmail.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 54 Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group •Start a New Topic •Messages in this topic (18) VISIT YOUR GROUP  New Members 3  New Photos 1 • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ Add to 8-A 02/09/16 55 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Claudia Moran [mailto:cmoran@ftllp.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:01 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members,    I request that you vote to include a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in  the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan.    Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever!      Please Honor your commitment and make the right decision for our children.    *City Clerk, please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.    Thank you / Kind Regards,    Claudia Moran Freedman + Taitelman, LLP 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California 90067 (310) 201-0005 Phone (310) 201-0045 Facsimile Add to 8-A 02/09/16 56   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 57 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Please please please vote to help the community and not just make finances for yourself. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Michael Ashcraft [mailto:theashcraftsgt@yahoo.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:42 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Please please please vote to help the community and not just make finances for yourself.  I am writing to urge you to turn the Civic Center grounds into a sports field with benefit for the community. Parks and fields are designed to keep kids out of trouble giving them positive activities instead of negative ones. It is difficult to find field space in Santa Monica! I am a parent of kids on two different soccer club teams, and I am a coach of the Lighthouse Christian Academy and Lighthouse Church School. Please do what the community wants instead of looking for revenue! We want a field! Mike Ashcraft Add to 8-A 02/09/16 58 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ellen Gill [mailto:ellenmgill@gmail.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 5:03 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Ellen Gill Los Angeles CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. -- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 59 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic center development - in support of a sport field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ali Stirland [mailto:ali@hartavenue.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 9:20 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic center development ‐ in support of a sport field    Dear City Council Member,     I am a Santa Monica resident.  My daughter graduated from SAMOHI last year and my son is at John Adams  Middle School.     I am writing to ask you to build a sports field at the Civic Center. I have attended a Civic Center workshop,  several city meetings, completed the survey and read reports on the issue and believe it is possible to have a  sports field and space for the arts that supports the broader community.  We need more field space for adults  and children to exercise in Santa Monica and having SAMOHI students trek across the city does not make  sense in terms of time, traffic, convenience and safety. The space could be used for other purposes and some  of the aesthetic concerns could be addressed by a decorative or partially retractable gate or fence.    As a health professional I urge you to take this unique opportunity to invest in the future health of the  students of Santa Monica.      Alison Stirland, 142 Hart Avenue, Santa Monica, 90405 ali@hartavenue.com  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 60 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 61 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:28 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie  From: Graham‐Hooker Family [mailto:grahamhooker@prodigy.net]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 5:30 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, Karen and Ricardo Hooker Los Angeles Add to 8-A 02/09/16 62 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:29 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Gavin Bahadur [mailto:gavinbahadur@hotmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 7:53 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space - for peace, recreation, and spirtual energy. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Gavin Bahadur, Santa Monica Resident CITY CLERK - Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:davidwhatley@reagan.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:32 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Karen Ginsberg; Andy Agle; Martin Pastucha Subject:City Council Regular Meeting Feb. 9, 2016 - Agenda Item 8A Attachments:LettertoCityCouncil.dtd2.8.2016.pdf Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Letter to City Council dated 2/8/2016     Attached.    Sincerely,    David Whatley  Add to 8A 02/09/16 DAVID WHATLEY ADVOCACY 1515 7th Street #230 Santa Monica, CA 90401 PHONE 202 867 6330 EMAIL davidwhatley@reagan.com 525600.03-­‐07.002   February 8, 2016 VIA EMAIL (council@SMGOV.NET) Santa Monica City Council 1685 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 Dear Councilors, Tomorrow evening you are scheduled to vote upon what the next steps should be with respect to the Civic Center (Agenda Item 8A). I am writing to express my support for parents, students, teachers, and a host of community residents and leaders across the City who have been and continue to advocate for an athletic field to be built on the property- --at the corner of 4th and Pico. At the same time, I would also like to express my support for music organizations such as the Santa Monica Symphony and Orchestra Santa Monica to have a world class facility on-site at the Civic Center. While on the onset it may seem contradictory to construct facilities that have different purposes on the same property, if we take a closer look, we can find ways that they can be complimentary. For example, in San Francisco, they have a program called “Opera at the Ball Park” where people can watch a live opera performed by the San Francisco Opera at AT&T Park (venue for the SF Giants baseball team). http://sf.funcheap.com/free-opera-ballpark-att-park/ We can and must think creatively and outside of the box. 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Sincerely, **fi4rt49 David Whatley 2 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:36 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Maria Zepeda [mailto:mzepeda@jppusa.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 10:06 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members: I am writing to request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible! CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you Maria Zepeda WEST LOS ANGELES, CA     Add to 8A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:37 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A, Civic Center Field and surroundings Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Maryanne Laguardia [mailto:aswml@aol.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 10:28 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Item 8A, Civic Center Field and surroundings  Dear City Council Members, As you know from the volume of emails and surrounding buzz on this issue, a multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents. Whatever the future of the Civic Auditorium itself is, it is clear that specific plans and financing on which it is dependent will not come about quickly. After the years and years studying, planning and securing financing will take, implementing them will take many more years. If private funding doesn’t materialize, having to go to the public for bonds and or sales tax increases presents uncertainty and will take more time. In the meantime the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular. An athletic field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site. It can be done now. The displaced parking can be absorbed elsewhere, what is now a vast, ugly, underutilized and ecologically unfriendly asphalt surface can be turned into green open space that can be used by literally thousands of kids and adults each month over all those years the Civic Auditorium is being planned, funded, and rebuilt. If there is a better use for that space later amenable to residents at some time, presumably by then there will be someplace better to relocate it. It can be as “temporary” as the new city “temporary” pay lot just installed on the Fisher Lumber site that was acquired for Memorial Park expansion. Add to 8A 02/09/16 4 Please don’t allow the field to be back burnered into oblivion. The CWG report and the accompanying staff report recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC —as “Givens”.The field is in that plan and should be a Given as well. Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise. Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council And, of course, Council should make the field a priority. Maryanne LaGuardia Chair, Field Sports Advisory Council Santa Monica Resident Soccer mom, baseball mom, football mom, Pep Squad mom, marching band mom, artist mom, dance mom, and active recreation participant and supporter, voter Add to 8A 02/09/16 5 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:37 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: SHARIAN BOND SPENCER [mailto:bondspencer@msn.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 10:30 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Martin Spencer; Lane, Staci  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you , Sharian and Martin Spencer 604 19th Street Santa Monica Add to 8A 02/09/16 6 bond-spencer Add to 8A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:37 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: RE - Civic Center (Field) : Agenda Item 8A : Council Meeting February 9th, 2016 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: David Garden [mailto:davidgarden@earthlink.net]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:11 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: RE ‐ Civic Center (Field) : Agenda Item 8A : Council Meeting February 9th, 2016  Dear City Council Members, As you know from the volume of emails and surrounding buzz on this issue, a multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents. Whatever the future of the Civic Auditorium itself is, it is clear that specific plans and financing on which it is dependent will not come about quickly. In the meantime the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular. An athletic field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site. It can be done now. The displaced parking can be absorbed elsewhere, what is now a vast, ugly, underutilized and ecologically unfriendly asphalt surface can be turned into green open space that can be used by literally thousands of kids and adults each month over all those years the Civic Auditorium is being planned, funded, and rebuilt. If there is a better use for that space later amenable to residents at some time, presumably by then there will be someplace better to relocate it. It can be as “temporary” as the new city “temporary” pay lot just installed on the Fisher Lumber site that was acquired for Memorial Park expansion. Please don’t allow the field to be back burnered into oblivion. The CWG report and the accompanying staff report recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC —as “Givens”.The field is in that plan and should absolutely be a Given as well. Add to 8A 02/09/16 8 Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise. Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council And, of course, Council should make the field a priority. Sincerely, David Garden Ocean Park Resident Community Activist College Professor & Filmmaker Add to 8A 02/09/16 9 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:37 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Michael [mailto:mlynched@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:11 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)    Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Michael Lynch  Add to 8A 02/09/16 10 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:38 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie        From: Purves, Alex [mailto:purves@humnet.ucla.edu]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:21 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Field (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Alex Purves Associate Professor of Classics Director of Graduate Studies UCLA 100 Dodd Hall, 405 N. Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1417 purves@humnet.ucla.edu Add to 8A 02/09/16 11 Add to 8A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:38 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center development Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Stephen W. Cooper [mailto:SCooper@kttlaw.us]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:21 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center development    To whom it may concern:    I write this email in the hopes it falls on ears of those that truly have the City’s citizen’s best interests at heart.  Make no  mistake about it, I am absolutely in favor of developing all or a significant portion of the Civic Center property into a  recreational area, including athletic fields for use for its residents and others to enjoy.    Santa Monica is a destination city for tourists and businesses.  However, they are not the stakeholders to attend  to.  Santa Monica’s residents are.  Given the size of the community, providing multi‐use sports fields (soccer, lacrosse,  hockey, etc…) where there is an opportunity to do so, should be of paramount import.  That opportunity is  now.  Recreationally, children and young adults (and not so younger adults), have limited access to recreational fields at  the present time in the City.  The demand is high and the supply low.  The City can fulfill its prior promise to its citizens  to provide that recreational space by ensuring the Civic Center property is used for recreational purposes for all to use  and enjoy.    Thank you.    Stephen W. Cooper, Esq.  Kegel, Tobin & Truce, A.P.C.  Tel: (213) 380‐3880  Add to 8A 02/09/16 13 Cell:  (310) 266‐7160  Fax:  (213) 383‐8346  www.kttlaw.us   Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.     E‐MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e‐mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally  privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply  e‐mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of  this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited.    Add to 8A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:38 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Gina Brogan [mailto:ginabrogan@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:22 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Gina Brogan mother of 2 boys Add to 8A 02/09/16 15 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:41 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Josh Newman [mailto:joshnewman@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:40 AM  To: Council Mailbox; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Josh Newman 30th Street AYSO Coach Add to 8A 02/09/16 16 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Guerra, Elvis [mailto:eguerra@loweenterprises.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:47 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)    Dear Santa Monica City Council members,     Please make it a priorty at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The  demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our children to be able to  participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health.     Sincerely,     Elvis Guerra | Accounting Supervisor | Financial and Investor Reporting  Lowe Enterprises, Inc. | 11777 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 900 | Los Angeles, CA  90049  Phone 310‐571‐4334 |Fax 310‐807‐9934 | Email eguerra@loweenterprises.com    Add to 8A 02/09/16 17 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:42 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tino Lucente [mailto:tinolucente@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:49 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority to build a sports field at the Civic Center. This was promised to us by Council in 2005. I play sports myself and coach both baseball and soccer, and I know firsthand that the demand for field space has increased. We need your help to provide safe space for all our children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Tino Lucente 514 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90402 Add to 8A 02/09/16 18 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:44 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (ITEM 8A FEB. 9th, 2016 MEETING) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: wendy colby [mailto:wendy.colby@mac.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:04 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (ITEM 8A FEB. 9th, 2016 MEETING)    Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,  Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The  demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to  participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health.    Sincerely  Wendy Colby    Add to 8A 02/09/16 19 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:48 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Paola Coria [mailto:paolacoria@msn.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:18 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members,  Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health.     I have two children in the Santa Monica School District that both play various sports and would definitely benefit from this field.     Sincerely,       Add to 8A 02/09/16 20 PAOLA CORIA        Add to 8A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Luc Moritz <lucmoritz@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:49 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by the Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in the City of Santa Monica. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how interested Santa Monica voters will vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Luc Moritz Add to 8A 02/09/16 22 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 2:56 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Paul Boustany [mailto:pboustany@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:23 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Paul Boustany AYSO Coach Add to 8A 02/09/16 23 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:20 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field - Item 8A, Feb 9 meeting. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Joshua Gerson [mailto:joshuagerson@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:29 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Field ‐ Item 8A, Feb 9 meeting.  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, This letter is in regards to the possible Civic Center Sports fields. Being the father of 4 children in the area, I’m writing with the hopes that you will seriously consider the highest and best use for the Civic Center property to be that of a sports complex. With the continued population growth in Santa Monica and the decrease in land availability, it seems we will soon run out of space for our children to participate in organized outdoor sports and obtain exercise in a fun fashion. I understand that there are many possible uses for the site, I hopefully you will consider this as one of them. Sincerely, Joshua Gerson 310 845-6669 Joshuagerson@gmail.com   Add to 8A 02/09/16 24 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:20 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Discussion about the Civic Center Field (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Roberto Milk [mailto:roberto@novica.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:49 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Discussion about the Civic Center Field (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting)  Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,  Please make it a top priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center.    I run a business based in Santa Monica.  We have many parents on staff, myself included.    I am also an active youth soccer coach and it is a shame that for the month of February I sadly cannot coach my talented boys  team more than 1 night per week because there are no available fields.  This is not good for the boys.   The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to  participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health.  Parks and recreational field space is a MAJOR reason why we’ve chosen to locate in Santa Monica.  Many other tech and  advertising firms feel the same way.  Let’s continue to create a great eco‐system to recruiting talent to our area.  Please build  this field.    We appreciate everything you do, we know you are on our side, try to make this happen.   Add to 8A 02/09/16 25 Warm regards,   Roberto Milk    Roberto Milk  Co‐founder & CEO  NOVICA  The World is Your Market  http://www.NOVICA.com  Tel. 310.255.6580    Add to 8A 02/09/16 26 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:20 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Make the Field @ Civic Center a Priority Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Family [mailto:thelykidis@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 1:24 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Make the Field @ Civic Center a Priority  The field promised in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan is in danger of being eliminated or delayed to the point where it is effectively if not actually eliminated. On February 9th the City Council will receive the Civic Working Group's report as well as city staff recommendation to" focus on the Civic Auditorium only" and "to defer decisions about the broader site including the addition of a sports field.....". Of the three elements in the 2005 CCSP, only the field is being "delayed". The Civic Auditorium and Early Childhood Education Center are being advanced while the field is being ignored as well its existence threatened. While technically still in the plan for now, it is as if the other two elements are drawn in ink and the field is only drawn in pencil with an uncertain future at best. Community need for this field and and community support must be demonstrated more strongly than ever. It was community support from field users that got the City Council to put a field in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan after the then Civic Working Group and city staff failed to put the promised field in the plan they submitted. We need your support to keep it and to give it priority. Civiccenterfield@gmail.com Sent from my iPad Add to 8A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give the Field Priority at Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Allison Schenck [mailto:allisonschenck@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 1:26 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Give the Field Priority at Civic Center  The field promised in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan is in danger of being eliminated or delayed to the point where it is effectively if not actually eliminated. On February 9th the City Council will receive the Civic Working Group's report as well as city staff recommendation to" focus on the Civic Auditorium only" and "to defer decisions about the broader site including the addition of a sports field.....". Of the three elements in the 2005 CCSP, only the field is being "delayed." The Civic Auditorium and Early Childhood Education Center are being advanced while the field is being ignored as well its existence threatened. While technically still in the plan for now, it is as if the other two elements are drawn in ink and the field is only drawn in pencil with an uncertain future at best. Community need for this field and and community support must be demonstrated more strongly than ever.     It was community support from field users that got the City Council to put a field in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan after the then Civic Working Group and city staff failed to put the promised field in the plan they submitted. We need your support to keep it and to give it priority.   Add to 8A 02/09/16 28 Allison Schenck Add to 8A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Thank you for reading one more Sports Field email! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Patti Braun [mailto:pattibraun@aol.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 2:01 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Thank you for reading one more Sports Field email!  Dear City Council Members, Hello all, and thank you so much for your leadership and service to our residents! I wanted to chime in with others to let you know that a multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents. Having participated in some of the process and having attended a few meetings/workshops of the Civic Working group, I know that specific plans, and the financing on which they are dependent, will not be soon realized. In the meantime, research shows our city remains critically short of open park space and green space in general, and we are short of full size playing fields in particular. An athletic field must be the most timely priority for that that site. It is not nearly as costly as the proposals and could be done quickly now. A full sized sports field—an open green space, can be used by literally thousands of kids, students and adults while the Civic Auditorium is being planned, funded, and rebuilt. Also, a green space this size could be used for amazing community events...town movie night, town carnival, free space for those little ones at the ECEC to run! Add to 8A 02/09/16 30 Please prioritize the sports field. I was around as an SMMUSD parent in 2005 when our city residents advocated for the field on the CCS Plan. Nothing has been done about that field. Our students are busing and transporting themselves across town to use other field spaces, often at inconvenient times that pull from academics and in traffic. Despite consistent public demand, our city has stalled repeatedly, rather than create a field of grass on this under-utilized civic property, just across from our over-populated high school which desperately needs the field space. The staff report that accompanies the CWG report recommends that it be accepted, and seems to say that only the Auditorium and the Early Childcare Education Center are givens. As part of that 2005 advocacy team and as a current Samohi parent and long time Santa Monica resident homeowner, I feel that the field is a very important component of the plan and should not be delayed any longer. I took part in the digital survey asking residents to prioritize what they would like to see on the site. Though I and several hundred others prioritized a sports field, those responses seem to have been discounted and not included in the report. Also, the field has not shown up on the renderings I have seen. Public perception now seems to be that the point of all that community input was to ask “What kind of hotel do you want on that site.” It seems to me that all your constituents do not want a hotel or housing structure on that site. Rather, we want a field and arts space to make the quality of life for our current residents and especially for our youth better and more healthy. My hope is that Council will make the field a priority and direct to include the existence of the approved regulation sized field in all future site connected renderings, site maps and copy shared with potential Civic Center financing partners or developers. My hope is that staff will be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and with a set date to present it to Council. I thank you all so much for your responsiveness! Patti Braun pattibraun@aol.com President Emeritus, Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council President, Samohi Choral Steering 1811 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405 310 621-7119 Add to 8A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Field in Santa Monica Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Laura Brownson [mailto:laura@dandelion‐films.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 2:18 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Field in Santa Monica    Our kids NEED more field space NOT another hotel.  Please, please make good on your promises to our children.    Laura Brownson  405 Palisades Ave.  Santa Monica CA 90402  917‐445‐6978     Add to 8A 02/09/16 32 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Carleen [mailto:bcsriley@aol.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 3:09 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you, Carleen Riley 12710 Marlboro Street Los Angeles, CA 90049 Add to 8A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Comments Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Susan Giesberg [mailto:susan.giesberg@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 3:42 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field Comments  Dear City Council Members, As we increasingly prioritize health and fitness throughout the City, let's make sure we keep our local kids at the top of the list! We are counting on you to insure that the Sports Field at the Civic Center continue to be a firm commitment in the Civic Center Specific Plan in the future as it was in 2005. Open space and fields of green are part of what makes our kids grow into healthy, agile, and active teens. Let's make it a reality in the near future. As always, looking for your commitment to the positive and under-developed attributes of our city. Thank you, Susan Giesberg Santa Monica City Clerk: I'd appreciate your including this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9,2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 34 Add to 8A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ciaran.D.Kelly@wellsfargo.com [mailto:Ciaran.D.Kelly@wellsfargo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 3:49 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. 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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage-2701 Wells Fargo Way-Minneapolis, MN 55467-8000 Add to 8A 02/09/16 36       Add to 8A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 18A--Civic Center(field) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Carrie Ajnassian [mailto:carriewaj@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 4:12 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Item 18A‐‐Civic Center(field)        Dear City Council Members,    As you know from the volume of emails and surrounding buzz on this issue, a multi‐use field in the Civic Center is  important to residents.  Whatever the future of the Civic Auditorium itself is, it is clear that specific plans and financing  on which it is dependent will not come about quickly.  After the years and years studying, planning and securing  financing will take, implementing them will take many more years.  If private funding doesn’t materialize, having to go to  the public for bonds and or sales tax increases presents uncertainty and will take more time.    In the meantime the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular.  An athletic  field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site.  It can be done now.  The  displaced parking can be absorbed elsewhere, what is now a vast, ugly, underutilized and ecologically unfriendly asphalt  surface can be turned into green open space that can be used by literally thousands of kids and adults each month over  all those years the Civic Auditorium is being planned, funded, and rebuilt.  If there is a better use for that space later  amenable to residents at some time, presumably by then there will be someplace better to relocate it.  It can be as  “temporary” as the new city “temporary” pay lot just installed on the Fisher Lumber site that was acquired for Memorial  Park expansion.    Add to 8A 02/09/16 38 Please don’t allow the field to be back burnered into oblivion.  The CWG report and the accompanying staff report  recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC  —as “Givens”.The field is in that plan and should be a Given as well.    Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the  site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise.    Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council    And, of course, Council should make the field a priority.    Carrie Ajnassian   Santa Monica Resident  SMMUSD employee     Sent from my iPhone    Add to 8A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:23 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Ruplenas [mailto:ruplenas5@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 4:49 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Lina Ruplenas Santa Monica Resident from 90403 Add to 8A 02/09/16 40 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:23 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Casey Bombacie [mailto:cbombacie@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 5:11 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Casey Bombacie Add to 8A 02/09/16 41 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:23 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: “Civic Center Sports Field” Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Reyna Juan [mailto:reyna_juan@aol.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 5:38 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: “Civic Center Sports Field”   Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Reyna Juan Santa Monica Add to 8A 02/09/16 42 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:23 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give the field priority! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Begoña Amaya [mailto:begoamaya@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 7:02 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Give the field priority!     Give the field priority.   Please!!!  There are so many kids that enjoy playing.     Let's help new generations to have a better world, let's help them be healthy, excercise and have green areas.     Have a great weekend.     Add to 8A 02/09/16 43 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:24 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic center field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Barbara Osborn [mailto:intothearmsofgod@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 7:13 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic center field  Dear Council members, My daughter participates in AYSO soccer. We are constantly moving our practice schedule so that we can practice. It’s wonderful that girls now play sports but it has also created an increased need for playing space. Please make it a priority to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our kids to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Barbara Osborn 1338 Stanford St. #f Santa Monica, CA 90404 Add to 8A 02/09/16 44 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:24 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Toba Khedoori [mailto:tkhedoori@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 7:42 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a 'given'. Children and adults of Santa Monica need this space now more than ever. Please honor your committment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Toba Khedoori Resident of Santa Monica City Clerk- please include this letter in the public record for the City council meeting of February 9th, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 45 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:24 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give kids green spaces - give the field priority Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Nicholas Osborne [mailto:nick@osborne‐ent.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 8:15 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Give kids green spaces ‐ give the field priority    I write to you concerned that the field promised in the 2005 Civic Center Specifc plan is in danger of being eliminated or  delayed to the point where it is effectively if not actually eliminated.    Sports fields for kids to play on in this increasingly built up city should be a priority not something to be decided upon at  a later date. When our country is facing an obesity and health crisis with kids the last thing we should be trying to do is  restrict the number of facilities that can help kids exercise.    Please give the field priority.    Many thanks    Nick Osborne    Add to 8A 02/09/16 46 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:24 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: caseymuldoon@mac.com [mailto:caseymuldoon@mac.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 9:20 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Conor and Casey Muldoon Santa Monica Residents 534 18th street Santa monica Ca 90402 Add to 8A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:25 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: David Palmer [mailto:david@palmer‐inc.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 9:42 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - David Palmer, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 48 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:27 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Jon Chandonnet [mailto:jonchandonnet@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 9:48 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Sports Field at the Civic Center  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you – Jon Chandonnet, 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica 90404 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 49 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:27 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Marisela Herrera [mailto:herrera_marisela@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 10:07 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gnail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field      Dear City Council members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given." Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space,  and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever.   Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.     Thank you,    Marisela Herrera  Santa Monica, CA     CITY CLERK‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting on February 9, 2016.       Sent from my iPhone    Add to 8A 02/09/16 50 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:27 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Les Wright [mailto:law4u_911@hotmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Noelle Wright  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear Santa Monica City Council Members: As a 23 year resident of Santa Monica and the parent of a SMUSD child who regularly uses the sports fields in Santa Monica for team soccer, team baseball and for other outdoor activities, I strongly urge that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. To do anything less for the children and adults of the City of Santa Monica would be a slap in the face to those who value the benefits of exercise, the positive values and ethics of organized sports, and the health and fitness of your residents. The residents of this City including the youth who are too young to make their voices heard deserve and need athletic field space now more than ever - there is a severe shortage of recreational field space in our community and I respectfully request that the Council of this special and honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Les Wright, III 23 Year Resident of Santa Monica and a Santa Monica Voter Add to 8A 02/09/16 51 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 52 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:27 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports field at Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: John Tuttle [mailto:johnttuttle@hotmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:30 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Sports field at Civic Center  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, John Tuttle 1531 15th St., #6 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Add to 8A 02/09/16 53 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:28 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Raquel Vallejo [mailto:raqvallejo310@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 6:08 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: My family of sports-loving children and I (AYSO, Softball, Baseball, Crest Sports, etc.) request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica are DESPERATE FOR and DESERVE this open space now more than ever. We will attend SAMOHI and we've seen how little space there is for a school of 3000+ kids. Plus, even now, as elementary school students playing Soccer and Softball, and more, we are often deprived of practice time because of the shortage of field space. OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES BETTER -- WE PARENTS AND VOTERS DEMAND BETTER! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Add to 8A 02/09/16 54 Raquel Vallejo Santa Monica Resident since 2002 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 55 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:28 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A, Civic Center Field and surroundings Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Mark Shanley [mailto:shanleym61@aol.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 6:39 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Item 8A, Civic Center Field and surroundings  Dear City Council Members, As you know from the volume of emails and surrounding buzz on this issue, a multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents. Whatever the future of the Civic Auditorium itself is, it is clear that specific plans and financing on which it is dependent will not come about quickly. After the years and years studying, planning and securing financing will take, implementing them will take many more years. If private funding doesn’t materialize, having to go to the public for bonds and or sales tax increases presents uncertainty and will take more time. In the meantime the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular. An athletic field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site. It can be done now. The displaced parking can be absorbed elsewhere, what is now a vast, ugly, underutilized and ecologically unfriendly asphalt surface can be turned into green open space that can be used by literally thousands of kids and adults each month over all those years the Civic Auditorium is being planned, funded, and rebuilt. If there is a better use for that space later amenable to residents at some time, presumably by then there will be someplace better to relocate it. It can be as “temporary” as the new city “temporary” pay lot just installed on the Fisher Lumber site that was acquired for Memorial Park expansion. Add to 8A 02/09/16 56 Please don’t allow the field to be back burnered into oblivion. The CWG report and the accompanying staff report recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC —as “Givens”.The field is in that plan and should be a Given as well. Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise. Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council And, of course, Council should make the field a priority. Sincerely. Mark Shanley Cell #310-617-7720 Fax # 310-861-1779 Add to 8A 02/09/16 57 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:29 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give the field priority, please! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Begoña Amaya [mailto:begoamaya@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 7:11 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Give the field priority, please!     > Give the field priority.   > Please!!!  > There are so many kids that enjoy playing.   >   > Let's help new generations to have a better world, let's help them be healthy, excercise and have green areas.   >   > Have a great weekend.    Add to 8A 02/09/16 58 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:29 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save the field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sybil McCarthy [mailto:sybilfromboston@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 7:27 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Save the field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - SYBIL HADFIELD SANTA MONICA CA Conclude with the following: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. ____________________________ Thank you. Sybil Hadfield Add to 8A 02/09/16 59 (With apologies for brevity and typos) Call or text me anytime at 3103453901. Add to 8A 02/09/16 60 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:29 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save the field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Sybil McCarthy [mailto:sybilfromboston@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 7:29 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Re: Save the field  If you have not already done so, please send an email to support the Save the Santa Monica Civic Center Field initiative! If you already sent an email showing your support, THANK YOU!! Santa Monica PONY Baseball encourages you to do the following: (1) Send an email ASAP. They need as many as possible prior to the meeting on Feb. 9th. Address it to council@smgov.net , send a copy to manager@smgov.net and to info@santamonicaponybaseball.com and fieldatcivic@gmail.com. Write “Civic Center Sports Field” in the subject line. Suggested message: Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and Add to 8A 02/09/16 61 adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sybil Hadfield Santa Monica CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Sybil (With apologies for brevity and typos) Call or text me anytime at 3103453901. On Feb 6, 2016, at 7:27 AM, Sybil McCarthy <sybilfromboston@gmail.com> wrote: Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - SYBIL HADFIELD SANTA MONICA CA Conclude with the following: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. ____________________________ Thank you. Sybil Hadfield (With apologies for brevity and typos) Call or text me anytime at 3103453901. Add to 8A 02/09/16 62 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:30 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jessica DeVita [mailto:jessica@wx13.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 8:38 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Coucil members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, -- Jessica DeVita @ubergeekgirl 310-985-4510 P.s. Likely transcribed by voice, please pardon typos and brevity. Add to 8A 02/09/16 63 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:31 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Janine Brownstone [mailto:janinebrownstone@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 10:31 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Field  For God's sake, Santa Monica children deserve playing fields in their own city!!! Having had a daughter grow up playing soccer it was an outrage how much we had to travel for tournaments without ever being able to host one in our own community due to limited playing fields. In addition, I personally witnessed parents coming to blows over one playing field because one team extended their time beyond their allowance. Santa Monica needs more playing fields not more parks to house the homeless and tourists, neither of whom pay taxes or elect you!! No more lip service about supporting youth when SamoHi and our other public schools are treated like blank spots on the urban map. These schools contain Santa Monica residents who need a place to PLAY, not a bench to eat a sack lunch or to admire the clever design of Tongva Park. Part of making a city livable and sustainable is providing resources for the families that reside there. A day care center, though important, should not take priority over the safety and quality of SamoHi which serves a much greater amount of this city's residents. In refusing to add to SamoHi's athletic fields you are, in essence, denying to support the whole concept of access in public education. People with resources will continue to send their children to private schools which provide playing fields for athletes. Don't let this become a furthering of the racial and socioeconomic divide in our city. BUILD THE FIELD! -- Janine Brownstone Add to 8A 02/09/16 64 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:31 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: derek uskert [mailto:derekuskert@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 11:44 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Derek Uskert, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. -- Derek Uskert, Architect Add to 8A 02/09/16 65 Atelier Derek Uskert 1139 23rd Street Santa Monica, Ca 90403 www.derekuskert.com (310) 880-3327 Best of Houzz: 2014, 2015, 2016 Add to 8A 02/09/16 66 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:31 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic center sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Joanna Elliott [mailto:joperyle@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 11:16 AM  To: Civic Auditorium; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic center sports field   Dear City Council Members- I am writing you today to ask you, really to urge you, to reaffirm inclusion of a sports field at the Civic Center as was promised to our community. It was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a given. Families, adults and children need and deserve this space now more than ever!!! Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your support. Joanna Elliott 1414 oak street Santa Monica CA 90405 City clerk: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting on February 9, 2016. Joanna Elliott Add to 8A 02/09/16 67 310.980.8627 Add to 8A 02/09/16 68 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:31 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: NE Neighbors letter to Council re Agenda Item 8-A Feb. 9, 2016 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tricia Crane [mailto:1triciacrane@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:24 PM  To: Pam OConnor; Kevin McKeown Fwd; gleam.davis; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Sarah Gorman;  Council Mailbox; Terry O’Day; Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: NE Neighbors letter to Council re Agenda Item 8‐A Feb. 9, 2016  To: City Council From: Northeast Neighbors Re: Promised sports field in the Civic Center Plan, Council Agenda Item 8-A, Feb. 9, 2016 Feb. 6, 2016 Dear City Council, Santa Monica is a city that is lacking in open green space, including spaces suitable for athletic pursuits by our children and young adults. Santa Monica High School students must walk, take buses Add to 8A 02/09/16 69 or be driven to distant fields to practice their sport, hauling books and equipment and changing in public restrooms. The Board of Northeast Neighbors requests that Santa Monica City Council require the inclusion of a ground level sports field that will serve the community’s need for open green space in the Civic Center Specific Plan and that this space be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a regulation size sports field for use by the students of Santa Monica High School. Parents, teachers, administrators, coaches and students have all voiced the need for field space that will allow athletic events and practices to be held close to the Santa Monica High School campus instead of elsewhere in the city. Beginning with the 1997 City of Santa Monica Open Space Element, the Civic Center was envisioned as a location for “significant new parks and open spaces.” Policy 3.3: Expand and develop the open space role of the Civic Center states “A 6 acre multiuse park is proposed at the corner of Pico and 4th.” In 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Santa Monica Civic Center along Fourth Street, directly across from Santa Monica High. Northeast Neighbors requests that members of the City Council vote to reaffirm their support for the development of ground level open green space at the Civic that is large enough to support active use by the people of Santa Monica. Thank you The Board of Northeast Neighbors City Clerk –Please include this as a public comment for Agenda Item 8-A of the Feb. 9, 2016 meeting of the City Council Add to 8A 02/09/16 70 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:31 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: In desperate need of field space. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Sonia Van Cott [mailto:sonia@beachnet.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:27 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: In desperate need of field space.       I'm a born and raised Santa Monica resident.  I am active and so are my 3 kids.  We desperately need more field space in  Santa Monica. Please keep your promise and use the SM Civic center lot for field space.  Nothing more is needed in our  beautiful city.     Thank you,      Sincerely yours,    Sonia Van Cott    Add to 8A 02/09/16 71 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:33 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: ITEM 8-A. CIVIC CENTER FIELD Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: lmarreola@roadrunner.com [mailto:lmarreola@roadrunner.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 4:55 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: ITEM 8‐A. CIVIC CENTER FIELD    Dear City Council Members,    Most of you realize we don't have enough field space in our city.  I have been involved in coaching baseball from Little League T‐Ball to American Legion Baseball.    Our regulation size Baseball Fields (90 ft. base paths) @ Memorial Park, Samohi, Clover Park and Marine Park. These  fields are used by 1. Samohi Varsity Baseball. 2. Samohi Jr. Varsity Baseball. 3. Samohi Freshman/Sophmore Baseball. 4.  Saint Monica High Baseball,5. Saint Monica's Jr.  varsity Baseball 6.Croosroads High School Baseball 7. New Roads High Baseball.                                                    8. Little  League Jr. Baseball(13&14 year olds)9. LL Senior Baseball (15&16 yr. olds).                                            10. LL 17 &18 year old  division. 11. American Legion Baseball. 12. Free Lance and                                               Club Baseball. Four fields, one  without lights is not enough for 10 or more teams.    Our softball and smaller baseball fields (60 ft base paths)4 @ Memorial, 1 @ Stewart Pk. 2@ Clover Pk,1@ John Adams  Middle School.1@ Los Amigos Park. 9 fields is not enough fields for well over 1200 youth softball players, Little League  players and Pony League players.  Only seven fields with lights. There are also Adult Softball Leagues that use some of  these fields. Not enough fields.    I'll let Maryanne LaGuardia tell you about the lack of soccer and football fields.  Add to 8A 02/09/16 72 We need to to do what is right for our community and build some playing fields. Not only at the old Fisher Lumber Site  that was suppose to be used to expand Memorial Park or The Airport but also at our Civic Center as was promised.   Please move ahead promptly with financing,planning and building a multi‐use recreational field that can be enjoyed by  all SM residents.    Respectfully,  Carol and Larry Arreola         Add to 8A 02/09/16 73 councilmtgitems From:Stephen Bruno <stephendbruno@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:38 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Melissa Bruno Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: We request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Stephen & Melissa Bruno (Rex - 6, Lila - 3, Greta - 0.5) Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 74 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:45 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: ITEM 8-A, CIVIC CENTER FIELD Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: lmarreola@roadrunner.com [mailto:lmarreola@roadrunner.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 5:37 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: ITEM 8‐A, CIVIC CENTER FIELD    Dear City Council Members,    Most of you realize we don't have enough recreational field space in our city. I have been involved in coaching baseball  from Little League T‐Ball to American Legion Baseball.    The City has 3 regulation size Baseball Fields ( 90 ft. basepaths); Memorial Park, Clover Park and Marine Park. The School  District has a field at Samohi. These fields are used by; 1. Samohi Varsity Baseball. 2. Samohi Jr. Varsity Baseball. 3.  Samohi Freshman / Sophmore Baseball. 4. Saint Monica's Varsity and 5. Jr.Varsity Baseball.   6. Crossroads High School Baseball. 7. New Roads High School Varsity Baseball. 8.Little Leagur Jr. Baseball(13,14 yr.  olds),9. LL Seniors(15  &16 yr. olds). 10. LL 17 and 18 yr.Old Division. 11. American Legion Baseball 15‐17 yr. olds 12. Off season travel and club  teams.  Four fields, one without lights (Samohi) is not enough for over ten teams.    Our softball and 60ft, basepath fields; 5 @ Memorial, 1 @ Stewart Pk., 2 @ Clover Park, 1 @ John Adams Middle School,  1 @ Los Amigos Park. Nine fields ( seven with lightsis not enough for over 1200 youth and High School Softball, Little  League and Pony League baseball and softball players.    I'll let Maryanne LaGuardia tell you about the lack of Socer, Football and La Crosse field space.    We need to do what is right for our community and build more playing fields.  Add to 8A 02/09/16 75 Not only at the old Fisher Lumber site that was suppose to be used to expand Memorial Park, or the airport land but also  at the Civic Center as was promised.  Please move ahead promptly with planning, financing and building a mult‐use recreational field that can be enjoyed by  all Santa Monica Residents.    Respectfully,  Carol and Larry Arreola           Add to 8A 02/09/16 76 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:46 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Re: Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: art is the answer [mailto:shineshuge@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 7:35 PM  To: Clerk Mailbox; Council Mailbox; Rick Cole  Subject: Re:  Dear City Council Members, The best things I've learned about dealing with life as an adult - I learned in sports as child - we need a soccer field - not a give-away building we pay for- and get no return from for the already fortunate kids of the Rand employees and others- the ECEC can be built elsewhere. And let Rand pay for it on land they own or put it their basement. The DA that Rand has shoved down our throats provides that 25% of the annual disbursement of the $500 K they put up will be spent for the tuition of Rand Employee children. They don't need subsidies- they are overpaid- let them play in Tongva Park that they forced on us too- not that I have anything against Tongva, or parks- but I do against being strong-armed by those driven by power plays that continuously benefit those who do not need it- sure, a percentage is supposed to go to the less fortunate- just like the affordable housing is supposed to - but it doesn't most of the time and neither will this. I doubt that Rand and other well to do employees will allow their kids to play with those who have not won the ovarian lottery. Who is kidding whom? "No more Shenanigans-no more Bally- Hoo". This terrible agreement- also provides a sliding scale for Rand eployees- outrageous- and goes on to provide additional space for more Rand children at Rand negotiated rates. Continuing on with this shameful agreement, it also provides that "Rand shall use reasonable efforts on an ongoing basis to inform ITS EMPLOYEES of opportunities available at the Center and the availability of tuition subsidies for those families who are eligible." Add to 8A 02/09/16 77 We don't need and should not allow Rand Daycare on Civic Center Land! 2 acres for $1/ yr lease for 55 years/ 110 children - a possible "goal" of 30% of those seats for Santa Monica residents. Whatever goes on that Civic land should be for all Santa Monica and its kids- nothing is better than sports and the outdoors - plus the city is willing to give up land easily worth $20-30M over that time period. But we have no money for so many other needed things? The ECEC is not a Civic Use. The people behind it are not sincere, they are out for themselves- their own gain and power. They dont care about Santa Monica or it's kids- they care about those in power. Additionally, $5.6M in School Bond Money will be allocated for the construction of it- what a misappropriation of public funds to subsidize childcare and preschool for RAND employees children. An Athletic Field is a Civic Use and will serve thousands of SANTA MONICA kids! Nothing is better for kids - nothing than sports and the outdoors.. this terrible agreement- not yet finalized- and should be 'round-filed'. It's a real city council, back door donkey show. We can do better- and must stop being run and owned by Rand and the few ex-power players that just won't let go. SPORTS FOR ALL- move the ECEC to the Rand building- let them pay for it. . Enough back door deals.. Stand up and fight. Down with Rand controlling us. Up with the Soccer Field. Maryanne get the first kick- off. Thank you for your time, if you read it, Danielle Charney Resident Since 1981 Add to 8A 02/09/16 78 councilmtgitems From:Alissa Wyffels <gogolewski@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:46 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Alissa Wyffels Santa Monica Resident & Parent to SMMUSD children Attn: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 79 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:49 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Edited letter - Danielle Charney Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: art is the answer [mailto:shineshuge@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 10:21 PM  To: Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Rick Cole  Subject: Edited letter ‐ Danielle Charney  Item 8-A February 9, 2016 Civic Center Field 6 PM Danielle Charney 2 hrs My email to the City Council - Dear City Council Members, City Manager, and Sarah, The best skills and training I received in life- all came from playing sports as a child- all those lessons of approach, sensing where wind is coming from, finding that unknown place inside you for another effort when you feel like you might die if you move an another inch- came from sports- we need a soccer field - not a give-away building we pay for, another prize for those who don't need it- but who know how to play the game- not the good games learned on the fields, the water, the horse or the fencing foil- but those played in the dark for the already fortunate. The ECEC can be built elsewhere. Let Rand pay for it on land they own or put it their basement, or possibly several other areas. The DA that Rand has shoved down our throats provides that 25% of the annual disbursement of the $500 K they put up will be spent for the tuition of Rand Employee children. They don't need subsidies- they are overpaid- let them play in Tongva Park that they forced on us too- not that I have anything against Tongva, or parks- but I do against being strong-armed by those driven by power plays that continuously benefit those who do not need it- sure, a percentage is supposed to go to the less fortunate- just like the affordable housing is supposed to - but it doesn't Add to 8A 02/09/16 80 most of the time and neither will this. I doubt that Rand and other well to do employees will allow their kids to play with those who have not won the ovarian lottery. Who is kidding whom? "No more Shenanigans-no more Bally- Hoo". This terrible agreement- also provides a sliding scale for Rand eployees- outrageous- and goes on to provide additional space for more Rand children at Rand negotiated rates. Continuing on with this shameful agreement, it also provides that "Rand shall use reasonable efforts on an ongoing basis to inform ITS EMPLOYEES of opportunities available at the Center and the availability of tuition subsidies for those families who are eligible." We don't need and should not allow Rand Daycare on Civic Center Land! 2 acres for $1/ yr lease for 55 years/ 110 children - a possible "goal" of 30% of those seats for Santa Monica residents. Whatever goes on that Civic land should be for all Santa Monica and its kids- nothing is better than sports and the outdoors - plus the city is willing to give up land easily worth $20-30M over that time period. But we have no money for so many other needed things? The ECEC is not a Civic Use. The people behind it are not sincere, they are out for themselves- their own gain and power. They dont care about Santa Monica or it's kids- they care about those in power. Additionally, $5.6M in School Bond Money will be allocated for the construction of it- what a misappropriation of public funds to subsidize childcare and preschool for RAND employees children. An Athletic Field is a Civic Use and will serve thousands of SANTA MONICA kids! Nothing is better for kids - then sports and the outdoors.. this terrible agreement- not yet finalized- and should be 'round-filed'. It's a real city council, back door donkey show. We can do better- and must stop being run and owned by Rand and the few ex-power players that just won't let go. SPORTS FOR ALL- move the ECEC to the Rand building. Enough back door deals.. Stand up and fight. Down with Rand and the fake liberals and more honest ultra- greedy controlling us. Up with the Soccer Field. Maryanne get the first kick- off. Bet she knocks it out of the field. Danielle Charney Resident Since 1981 Add to 8A 02/09/16 81 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:49 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Auditorium - Keeping 4th/Pico Open Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Mike Feinstein [mailto:mfeinstein@feinstein.org]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 7:33 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Mike Feinstein  Subject: Civic Auditorium ‐ Keeping 4th/Pico Open  Dear Councilmembers Below is my column that will appear in Monday's SM Daily Press, about next steps for the Civic Auditorium and environs. It contains my recommendations for a Council direction you could give Tuesday night. I will also be there in person to make the same arguments. Enjoy Mike Inside/Outside – February 8, 2016 – Keeping 4th/Pico Open Gaining new open green space is a major priority for our community. At the corner of 4th/Pico Bl., we have a historic opportunity to do just that. Since the 1993 version of the Civic Center Specific Plan (CCSP), the corner of 4th/Pico Bl. has been envisioned to be open, green space, converted from the large surface parking lot there today. Add to 8A 02/09/16 82 Shown as open and green in all subsequent CCSP iterations – and explicitly containing a sports field since the 2005 CCSP – discussion of 4th/Pico nevertheless was reopened in 2013, when the City Council appointed and tasked the Civic Working Group (CWG) with drafting a vision for “the future cultural and community use of the Civic Auditorium as the hub of a cultural campus.” Questions in the community immediately arose - “Would there be development recommended at 4th/Pico to partially fund costs to rehabilitate and operate the Civic Auditorium (and an associated cultural campus)? What amount of open space would remain and what uses would it be directed towards? What would happen to the the sports field in the 2005 CCSP? These questions were a running sub-text to the CWG process and are part of Tuesday night's City Council discussion on the future of the Civic Auditorium. The Council avoided directly confronting these questions in 2013, when its direction to the CWG also included exploring 'an appropriate mix of compatible adjacent {to the Civic Auditorium} uses, from open space to additional facilities” – but without making a concurrent Council statement about its commitment to open space square footage and/or the sports field. This left the door open at least theoretically for some or most of 4th/Pico to be cannibalized with new development, in order to fund the significant costs to rehabilitate the Civic Auditorium, and to potentially integrate the entire corner into a new cultural campus. That schizophrenia needs to be addressed Tuesday night. What kind of open space? To be fair, CWG members have not argued for eliminating all open space on the site. But the reality is a large fenced-in sports field is not compatible with an expanded cultural campus, that goes much beyond renovation/replacement the Civic Center's East Wing. If there is to be an enlarged cultural campus, what would make the most sense is a multi-purpose open (and substantially green) park space at 4th/Pico that functions for events, and serves as an open-space gateway to Ocean Park. If – and that is a big 'if' – the City were to go in that direction, many CWG members expressed the concern that the Civic Auditorium restoration process not be encumbered by the costs of finding new land for a sports field, as it would make that process more expensive and less predictable for an investor/operator. But the field people don't want to give up their promised field on that side of town, just because someday the City may create playing field space elsewhere, especially since we'll still have an overall deficit city-wide, and a deficit in that part of town. Development issues When the City Council approved the 1993 CCSP, most of the land west of Main St. was owned by the RAND corporation. At the time, RAND successfully sought entitlements to redevelop its aging headquarters, and to develop the rest of the land with commercial office space and a mix of market rate and affordable housing. With so much private development under consideration, and only a sliver of green space planned to the north of the proposed new RAND headquarters across from City Hall, it was easy to argue that 4th/Pico needed to be open and green in the CCSP. In 1999, the City purchased approximately 11.3 acres of land owned by RAND, with the goal of providing more public open space and affordable housing within the Civic Center (a historic purchase for which I played an initiating role as a Councilmember). Now that the City was in direct control of more development choices within the Civic Center, the thinking included how to more appropriately transition from downtown to Ocean Add to 8A 02/09/16 83 Park. In an extremely positive cooperation by/with RAND, the 1999 purchase led to a revised 2000 CCSP that allowed for the new RAND headquarters to be built on the southern end of the Civic Center at 56 feet high, instead of across from City Hall at 84 feet high, leading to the beautiful open space we know today as Tongva Park. Rather than developing 4th/Pico, the thinking was that the housing density (instead of commercial office space) and heights we were going to build along Ocean Ave., would now be balanced by a substantially increased amount of open space within the Civic Center overall. One thing that did not change from the 1993 to the 2000 CCSP – and is still in the plan today – is the idea of making a major pedestrian linkage from Palisades Park to Ocean Park through the Civic Center, via what is now Tongva Park, ultimately to Ocean Park at 3rd and 4th/Pico. If we are truly serious about making Santa Monica a walkable city, retaining a truly inviting and sizable open- space entrance from Ocean Park into the Civic Center (and ultimately to downtown and points beyond) is critical. By contrast, any major development at 4th/Pico would be a betrayal of the historic land use compromise between various issue constituencies that led to using $53 million of public money to buy the RAND land in the first place; and a de facto bait-and-switch that first allowed Ocean Ave. to be up-zoned and developed, with the promise that 4th/Pico be kept open, and then a 'camel's-nose-under-the-tent' breaking of that promise later. Field of Dreams The answer is not to pit the arts/cultural vs. the sports/open space vs. the slow-growth communities (many of us are in all three!), but to think big picture and find a way to make everything happen. On Tuesday night City Staff is rightfully suggesting a pause from addressing the entire area considered by the CWG, and is recommending for now issuing a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for reuse of the Civic Auditorium only. Market conditions have changed since the last time the City looked in that direction, and there are nearby planning processes that could shed light on an ultimate resolution. Taking advantage of that 'pause', the Council should give direction to City Staff Tuesday night to work with the School District on joint planning between the Santa Monica High School (Samohi) improvement planning process (resulting from Measure BB funds approved by voters in 2006) and the Gateway Area Master Plan (GAMP), in order to site one or more new fields north of Samohi. The world according to GAMP The City is looking at comprehensively planning the area between Ocean Ave. and 5th St., and between Colorado Ave. and covering the I-10 freeway; as well as realigning the 4th St. west bound offramp to link directly with Olympic Bl.m and then extending the useable area south of the Expo rail stop at 4th/Colorado with the space gained. That planning process is what is called the GAMP. The School District has stayed out of the crossfire over what should happen at 4th/Pico, but has indicated its willingness to work with the City once the City is more clear about its plans there. Now is the time for the two agencies to partner to explore how a new field(s) could be added north of Samohi as part of the GAMP. It makes great sense for a new field(s) to be located next to Samohi and near the Expo light rail stop. In 2003 at the instigation of then Councilmember Herb Katz and myself, the Council asked City Staff to explore the feasibility of a new field over the I-10 freeway, east of 4th St. As a stand-alone project it was prohibitively expense. Now with the GAMP, new possibilities for covering capital costs exist. Add to 8A 02/09/16 84 Not only could this process help facilitate Samohi's improvement and possible northward expansion, but if a bond measure to help fund the Civic Auditorium restoration is ever going to pass the voters – passage which would also lessen the need to overdevelop the site to help fund the restoration – the sports/open space community must feel its needs weren't precluded by it, otherwise the blowback will kill the bond. Adding one or more new fields between Samohi and the new Expo light rail station could be a win-win for our community. The Council should 'thing big and think green' Tuesday night and vote to explore it. ----------------------- Add to 8A 02/09/16 85 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:49 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: City Council Meeting, Feb. 9, 2016: Agenda Item 8-A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Noma Boardmember [mailto:nomaboard@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:06 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: City Council Meeting, Feb. 9, 2016: Agenda Item 8‐A  Dear Mayor Vazquez and Council Members, We urge you to reaffirm your commitment to a sports field in the future Civic Auditorium Park and to begin study and planning of how best to achieve it at the earliest possible time as you take up the Civic Working Group's Final Report tonight and proceed with other elements of the CAP plan. We are aware that consideration of the future sports field is not at issue at tonight's meeting. However, an insufficient or unclear focus in the CWG report's Guiding Principles and Priorities on the City's commitment to an athletic field as specified in the 2005 Civic Specific Plan has created some confusion and community concern about the future fulfillment of that commitment. Given that, and because of the need for public reassurance on this issue, we urge you to include in the discussion of this item tangible action to the City's commitment to a sports field at this site. Add to 8A 02/09/16 86 Respectfully, The NOMA Board smnoma.org NOMAboard@gmail.com Add to 8A 02/09/16 87 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:50 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Playing Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Carrey, Neil [mailto:ncarrey@bakerlaw.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:21 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Rick Cole  Subject: Playing Field at the Civic Center    More than 10 years ago I was at the City Council meeting when the Council, led by the strong support of Ken  Genser and Michael Feinstein, approved a playing field at the Civic Center.  I remember Ken saying he wanted  a vote because he wanted to make sure it would be in the plans.  Instead of talking about when the field will  be finished, we are once again talking about deferring this decision or finding a different location for the  playing field in the City.  If additional land is found in the City for a playing field, that field should be in addition  to the playing field at the Civic Center, not instead of the Civic Center Field.  For 10 years I chaired the Sports  and Physical Education School District Advisory Committee and then followed immediately by more than 12  years on the Recreation and Parks Commission.  During these 22 years, there has been, and continues to be, a  common theme in Santa Monica that we need more playing fields.  When Fischer Lumber was first up for sale,  despite the urging of many people in the Community, the City passed on this site.  Realizing its error, when the  land came back on the market and at a much higher price, the City bought the land and I remember some of  the City Council members calling some of us and saying that they have great news, there will be more playing  fields at Memorial Park.   The fields never came, just another parking lot for trucks.  I can take you back even  further and point out that when we had a down turn in the economy and the developer of the Water Gardens  gave up its plans to develop the other half of the property, some of us urged the City to use its power of  eminent domain and acquire that property, at what was then a very reduced price, and put a park and playing  fields on that land.  This of course never happened and this opportunity was lost.    Add to 8A 02/09/16 88   Do not let another opportunity pass and approve the building of a playing field at the Civic Center.  Do not  disappoint so many kids and people of Santa Monica once again by deferring or eliminating the building of the  field at the Civic Center.  I know all of you on the Council are great proponents of open space and playing fields  and for this I am grateful.  You now have another opportunity to show your commitment to playing fields by  not delaying or eliminating the building of the field at the Civic Center, but approving the field that was  promised to the residents of Santa Monica more than 10 years ago.      Thanks for listening.   This email is intended only for the use of the party to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by law. 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My Bio | Web site | vCard T  310.442.8835 F  310.820.8859 www.bakerlaw.com Neil Carrey ncarrey@bakerlaw.com BakerHostetler 11601 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90025-0509 Add to 8A 02/09/16 89 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:52 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Playing field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Janet Heinle [mailto:jerzwmn@verizon.net]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 11:24 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Playing field    Fulfill your promise…………BUILD A PLAYING FIELD on Santa Monica Civic playing fields!  janet heinle 1047 Lincoln Blvd #7    Add to 8A 02/09/16 90 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:52 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: put civic back into the Civic Center - build the field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Alison Buell [mailto:alisonbuell@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 11:38 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: put civic back into the Civic Center ‐ build the field    Dear Council Members,     I attended three of the Civic Center Working Group meetings.     Day one:  the parking lot had already been promised to an overly large preschool, it was clear that the City and its staff  had already undermined the chance for a comprehensive plan. We were told “dream, but find the money”; it should  have been, “create a vision”.    This group increasingly seemed out of touch. City staff not forwarding emails from the public exacerbated the  cluelessness. Ignoring the 2005 promise for a field was somehow not a problem.    I gave up and stopped attending.    You have a chance to listen to the public. Integrate the site with existing neighborhoods. Fill the site daily with  community, not just the elite. Put the civic back into the Civic Center.    Build the field.     Respectfully,     Add to 8A 02/09/16 91 Alison Buell    Add to 8A 02/09/16 92 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:52 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Athletic Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jay MacLeod [mailto:ejwmacleod@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:27 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Athletic Field  C’mon guys (and gals) time to uphold your support of an athletic field on the auditorium property. This is greatly needed for the student athletes at Santa Monica High School. They need fresh air open spaces to exercise and hone their skills. Athletics is an important part of life and space for it is critical at Samohi Not a time to waver,Samo students need your support for this important project. Let’s move forward here. Sincerely, Jay MacLeod Class of 68 -- ejwmacleod@gmail.com Add to 8A 02/09/16 93 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:56 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Anthony M Vasquez [mailto:amvasquez@pacbell.net]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:51 PM  To: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Council Mailbox Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Anthony & Claudia Vasquez, Culver City Sent from my iPhone Add to 8A 02/09/16 94 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:56 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: support for sports field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Solver md [mailto:mdsolver@hotmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 11:29 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: support for sports field at the Civic Center  Hi,    I am writing to support the conversion of parking lot space at the Civic Center to  sports fields for use by Santa  Monica High School students and the general public.    There is already a new parking structure that could fill  the need for parking space. The Civic Center land could serve a much more important purpose, to help our  youth and citizens stay active and spend more time outdoors in social and physical activities.  More  importantly, this land was already promised for this purpose. It is time to make it a reality.  Thanks for your consideration.     Best,   Deborah Cohen, MD.  Parks and Rec Commissioner    Add to 8A 02/09/16 95 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:57 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Daniel Schnabel [mailto:daniel.schnabel@gmx.net]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 11:11 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for all our Children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Daniel Schnabel Add to 8A 02/09/16 96 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:57 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Athletic Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Gregory Shadwick [mailto:gregoryashadwick@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:48 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Athletic Field    To the City Council,    Part of what makes a city sustainable is knowing your children have a strong, healthy and safe future there. In so many  cities, we see families pushed out because the sheperds of the community didn't ensure that healthy families can grow. I  believe Santa Monica's City Council understands this.    Which is why I ask you ensure the Civic Center includes an athletic field for SaMo students.     Our schools are a precious resource. But their prestige will chip away unless we continually ensure our students get  everything they need to succeed.    As a father, I believe Santa Monica is the best place in the world to raise my son. But we, as a community, need to make  choices that protect it as such.     With smart planning, child development centers and schools don't have to be a mutually exclusive choice. So I urge you  to make the most of the opportunity before us, and think about the place of families in our city's future.    Thank you for your time.    Sincerely,   Add to 8A 02/09/16 97 Greg Shadwick  1328 Berkeley St.      Add to 8A 02/09/16 98 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:57 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Evelyn salem [mailto:evesalem@msn.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 7:50 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic center     Dear Council members   Please listen to the residents. It is our city our property and you are our representatives.  Represent us ethically and with accuracy.  Why do we have to fight with you over so many issues?    How can so many citizens be dead wrong?   Maybe time for you or most of you to move over to a city where the citizenry are more compliant and blind to how the  quality of their lives is being daily degraded by your decisions.   We expect better of you.  Evelyn Salem     Sent from my iPhone    Add to 8A 02/09/16 99 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 3:57 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Anthony M Vasquez [mailto:amvasquez@pacbell.net]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:53 PM  To: fieldatcivic@gmail.com; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Council Mailbox Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Anthony & Claudia Vasquez, Culver City CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sent from my iPhone Add to 8A 02/09/16 100 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:01 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item # 7 on 2/9/16 Agenda Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: proposed speed limit changes.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Elan Glasser [mailto:elan_glasser@yahoo.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 3:03 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: PS: Item # 7 on 2/9/16 Agenda  PS: I do see that at 17th and 20th, there are (not very well-marked) 25 MPH signs, but they are posted immediately (50 yards?) before the intersections, not really giving drivers notice to slow down in advance of the school zones. I really think the city should consider lowering the overall speed limit on Olympic, at least between 14th and 20th streets. On Feb 3, 2016, at 9:29 AM, Elan Glasser <elan_glasser@yahoo.com> wrote: Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, I happened to notice on the upcoming council agenda that city staff has reviewed speed limits on streets throughout the city. One area where I believe they missed the mark is on Olympic Boulevard: In their current recommendation, staff advises leaving alone the speed limit of 40 MPH on Olympic, between 11th Street and Centinela. This misses some important facts: There are 2 school crossings on Olympic, at 17th and at 20th Streets. As someone who crosses these intersections regularly, I can attest that 40 MPH is dangerously fast at crossings Add to 8A 02/09/16 101 frequented by children. Even with school crossing guards, the pedestrian experience is harrowing, and I have seen many near misses with distracted drivers treating Olympic as a highway. These crossings, though thankfully marked with yellow "zebra-stripe" crossings, are otherwise poorly marked to oncoming drivers. Can anything be done with improved signage warning drivers of upcoming school crossings, e.g. road striping advising of upcoming crossings, and additional signage in the median? Is 40MPH at a school crossing even allowed by State law? In any case, I hope the city considers lowering speed limits on Olympic Boulevard for pedestrian safety. Another relevant intersection is at Olympic and 14th, which is not a school crossing, however also frequented by children crossing between Memorial Park, the Police Activities League (PAL), The Cove Skatepark and Tacos Por Favor. This one has no crossing guards, so is potentially even more dangerous. With the upcoming Expo Line opening, pedestrian crossings across Olympic will only increase. I hope the city takes a serious look at reducing speeds around these 3 intersections for the safety of our children and residents. Thanks in advance for your consideration, Elan Glasser Santa Monica Add to 8A 02/09/16 102 councilmtgitems From:David Wyffels <wyffels@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:01 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. David Wyffels (resident & parent) Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8A 02/09/16 103 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:01 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Lisa Penley Moss [mailto:lisa@levittmoss.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 10:25 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a regulation‐sized Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to  the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials  prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the  surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than  ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.     Thank you,  Lisa Penley Moss  Santa Monica, CA       CITY CLERK ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8A 02/09/16 104 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:02 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Class of 61 Vote for Atheletic Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Ann Dunbar [mailto:anndunbar@sbcglobal.net]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 8:45 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Class of 61 Vote for Atheletic Field    Please build the promised sports field for the current and future students at Samohi!  Wouldn't it be great for them to  also have their own football stadium.  I attended when Samo had a great football team and was beating powerhouse  Long Beach Poly.  I have moved away from the area but still come every 3rd week to help my 2 sisters (all Samo grads) to  take care of my  96 year old mom who has lived on Pier Ave for over 25 years.  Thanks for reading my plea.      Ann (Saito) Dunbar  The Great Class of '61     Sent from my iPad    Add to 8A 02/09/16 105 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:02 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give the field priority Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: jimmy@justdsa.com [mailto:jimmy@justdsa.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 8:41 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Give the field priority  <="" td=""> THE CIVIC CENTER FIELD SHOULD BE A BIG PRIORITY!!! for the youth sports in our community and for the business community in Santa Monica Please view the links below on how big the business of youth sports has become. Please View. City's all across America are investing and partnering with the private sector to build and develop Sports facilities for youth sports. This may me another solution to look into. A Santa Monica sports field, because of its location and attractions in the the LA area could bring big business to our market. Construction of billion-dollar sports complex underway Add to 8A 02/09/16 106 Dev Pathik Forbes Sports Money Interview https://youtu.be/SMBDZuXNPno Best Regards Jimmy Thomas 310-403-4169 office 404-268-0841 cell Do Something Athletic (DSA) Add to 8A 02/09/16 107 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:02 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Erez Barnavon [mailto:erezbarnavon@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 8:35 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: CIVIC CENTER FIELD (Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern)    Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by the Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased, and we need your help to provide safe space for all our children to be able to participate in team sports and to promote exercise and health. Sincerely, Erez Barnavon   ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐  Erez Barnavon  erezbarnavon@gmail.com    Add to 8A 02/09/16 108 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:03 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: pjmonroyamez@gmail.com [mailto:pjmonroyamez@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:04 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Civic Center Sports Center    Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center, as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.   Thank you   Juan Monroy‐Amezquita  SAMOHI Student    Add to 8A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:03 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8-A on February 9 City Council Agenda: Field at the CIvic Center Attachments:Letter to CC Working Group.5.20.15Final.docx Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Laurie Lieberman [mailto:lieberman@hlkklaw.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 7:57 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Item 8‐A on February 9 City Council Agenda: Field at the CIvic Center    Dear Mayor Vazquez and City Council members,    I have attached a letter I sent to the Civic Center Working Group last May.  I cc’d each of you at that time and I stand  behind the contents of that letter still.      Since I am unable to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, I want to briefly answer questions posed to me  by several Council members with whom I have spoken in the last couple of days.  The questions generally revolve around  the topics of:  “Does the District want a field at the Civic Center?”  “Would Samohi students use the field during the  day?” “Would the District work with the City to ensure construction and operation of a field, if the City decides to go in  that direction?”  “Why hasn’t the District taken a public position about the prospect of a field on the Civic site?”    Since the School Board has not discussed this issue nor adopted a position as a body, I am writing on my own behalf.      In brief, my answers are as follows:    1. Yes, the District would benefit greatly from a field at the Civic Center.  The location would be very convenient for  Samohi teams and students, beginning on weekdays at 2:21 PM when 6th period begins and on weekends as  well.  As you all know, the Samohi campus is woefully undersized given the student population and it does not  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 2 have field space adequate to handle the many teams fielded by the high school.  An additional field would  certainly help address athletic field needs at the high school.    2. I am confident that the District and the City could work together with respect to construction and operation of a  field at the Civic Center, whether temporary or permanent.    3. The School District and the City have a strongly collaborative working relationship.  My own position is  articulated in the letter I sent in May:  I don’t think publicly elected bodies who work together on so many levels  and in so many ways should take public positions telling each other what to do with their land.  That said, it has  come to the point where the District’s silence may be being misunderstood or misinterpreted.  We support the  needs of our students and of course that includes their needs for field space.  If a temporary field at the Civic  Center is an option the City is considering, while I am compelled to reiterate that the School Board has not  discussed this and therefore has not taken a formal position because we have not discussed this at a public  meeting, I am confident that the District would welcome the opportunity and would work closely with the City  to make it happen.  The District and our community need more active field space generally.     I have been involved as an advocate for increasing field space in the City since 1996 when I was one of the primary  authors of an informal assessment of the City’s athletic facilities (referenced in my May 20, 2015 letter). Since that time,  the need for fields have grown even more, as more and more girls and women play sports and as new sports (at least  new to the west coast) like lacrosse have become a part of the local landscape.  I was also an outspoken advocate for the  Civic Center Joint Use Plan which disappeared with the City’s loss of much of its redevelopment funding.  While certain  conditions have changed, I continue to support the general concept of a joint use plan which could enable the City and  the School District to address our common needs for parking, athletic and cultural activities at the Civic Center.    I look forward to working collaboratively with all of you on this and in other areas of mutual concern and interest.  I do  hope this answers any questions you may have.      Sincerely,    Laurie Lieberman  President, SMMUSD Board of Education  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 LAURIE LIEBERMAN laurielieberman1@gmail.com May 20, 2015 Dear Civic Center Working Group members, It is my understanding that the City Council appointed a Civic Center Working Group to study and make recommendations about the possible uses and funding sources for the Civic Center site and that you plan to make recommendations to the City Council as soon as June 13. The School Board has received numerous emails in the last several days asking that the Board weigh in on whether there should be an athletic field at the Civic Center. The School Board has not discussed this issue thus I am writing this letter as an individual. In 1996, I was one of the principal authors of a report undertaken by the Santa Monica Youth Athletic Foundation and submitted to the City Council entitled “A Call to Action: An Assessment of Athletic Facility Needs in Our Community.” That report documented the need for a substantial increase in field space and it called upon the City to explore possible options including the Civic Center. Some of the recommendations in that report have been followed. Regardless, there remains a significant shortage of field space. I remain a supporter and advocate for the concerns that gave rise to both “A Call to Action” and to the Civic Center Joint Use Plan. But I also recognize that circumstances have changed with respect to the Civic Center. My recommendation is that we ground ourselves in problem-identification and pragmatic problem solving that is reality-based. My personal views are as follows. 1. Our city needs substantially more field space to fulfill the needs of both youth and adults, students and other residents. The growth of lacrosse in our community and at our schools (a positive development) has resulted in additional pressure on existing fields. 2. The need for field space will not be met by any one field at any one particular location. 3. The City should be exploring all potential options for field space. The City and the School District should continue to work collaboratively in that exploration since school facilities are – and will continue to provide – partial solutions to the need for additional active recreation space. 4. In addition to the Civic Center, options that should be explored include Stewart Park, Memorial Park (where the City has purchased the adjacent Fisher Lumber P a g e | 2 site), land at the Santa Monica Airport, Lincoln Middle School (which could be turfed and lit, thereby allowing for greater usage), and Samohi as part of its Campus Plan. And there may be other options that should be explored. 5. I would suggest that the City initiate a process that identifies all of the possible sites for athletic fields, conducts an evaluation of how quickly one or more fields at each of the sites is likely to be moved forward and culminates in necessary short-term and longer-term actions that ensure more field space. I am confident the School District will work collaboratively with the City in this pursuit. 6. With respect to the Civic Center site, the convenience for Samohi students of having a field across the street is undeniable. It must also be acknowledged that the overwhelming need for field space occurs during after-school and weekend hours. 7. The Civic Center site presents many more challenges than some of the other potential sites for athletic fields. The Civic Auditorium has been designated as a landmark which limits what can be done both to the building and at the site. Redevelopment Agency funding upon which the City hoped to rely, at least in part, no longer exists. The Early Childhood Education Center already sited on Civic Center land has been proceeding on a parallel path for many years and is a use which will benefit the School District, the City and the community as well. As a strong supporter of child care and early education, I would consider it irresponsible for that project to be put on hold or undermined. If a field at the Civic Center is a viable option, it should not be pitted against early childhood education. Our City and School District need BOTH early childhood centers AND athletic fields. 8. Since there is likely to be ongoing conflict about the way to fund any ultimate plan for the Civic Center involving many interest groups and points of view, I am skeptical that we will see the adoption and implementation of a comprehensive plan that includes a field come to fruition for a very long time, despite the best of intentions. 9. The community’s interest is best served if the City and the School District maintain a collaborative working relationship. I believe that principles of effective, thoughtful and good governance dictate that only in the rarest of circumstances should local elected bodies be taking formal positions telling each other what to do with their land. Moreover, the City’s process -- which has included hiring a consultant team and establishing a Working Group to make recommendations about the Civic Center -- should be respected. The City has a variety of needs it is trying to address. The District should acknowledge that while we would l ike our needs to be considered, the District’s needs are not the only ones the City must consider as it moves forward with its Civic Center planning efforts. That said, I want to reiterate that the staffs and elected leaders from both the City and District should continue to communicate, work cooperatively and collaboratively, with P a g e | 3 respect to areas of common concern in the Civic Center area (e.g., parking, athletic and cultural facilities). 10. Our community’s need for field space is real and it is immediate. Let’s accurately describe the problem we’re trying to solve and look at all of the options for solving it. Advocates for field space should not limit their focus to one site since no one field will be a panacea. 11. There needs to be a fact-based, well-informed, comprehensive discussion about the broader need for field space in the proper forum – at the Recreation and Parks Commission and the City Council – in collaboration with the School District. I’m supportive of, and committed to, that discussion. In summary, I don’t presume to know what the Working Group knows about the Civic Center. Nor am I am comfortable, given my limited knowledge and my role, making a recommendation to the Working Group or to the City that the Civic Center is either the best or the only place for a field. Instead, I want to give voice to, and join, the outpouring of support for additional field space generally. Finding additional field space is a community -wide need as well as a student need which should be addressed. I do hope you will consider whether a field still fits within the Civic Center Plan as you develop your recommendations to the City Council. And while it is not technically within your purview, I hope you will suggest to the City, as part of your recommendations, that it undertake a process that recognizes the need for additional field space. As you will see, I have cc’d the City Council as well as the Recreation and Parks Commission with my comments. Thank you very much for your consideration, Laurie Lieberman cc: Santa Monica City Council Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission SMMUSD Board of Education 3 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:03 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: CIVIC AUDITORIUM Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: GabySchkud@aol.com [mailto:GabySchkud@aol.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 7:37 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: CIVIC AUDITORIUM  Gym classes and interscholastic athletics are an important part of  a student’s education.   Structures occupy much of the land we used to use for classes and sports.  If you have been by Samo  recently you will see how desperately they are needed.  Build the promised sports field on the site of the Civic Auditorium Parking Lot. The students at Samohi suffer  from a severe lack of athletic field space. We must turn asphalt into green space for our high school and our  community.  Gaby Schkud Gaby Schkud  GABY & ASSOCIATES Visit me at www.gabysells.com ‐ Always open!  Awarded #1 Realtor‐ Westside Santa Monica Office Year‐after‐Year PROUD SUPPORTER OF OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR SCHOOLS! Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ‐ 2444 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 102. Santa Monica.CA.90403  Cell 310.291.5800 Direct 310.586.0308 CABRE01178267 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:03 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: URGENT: Feb. 9th Civic Meeting Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Central 7000 [mailto:central7000@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 6:27 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: URGENT: Feb. 9th Civic Meeting  Dear Council Members: As a SM native and Samohi Alumna, this is to express our serious concern over the future of the SM Civic Center. This space must be kept as one of the few remaining open air spaces in our city, must be greened and must be kept at the public service for the benefit of our community as a whole. Its proximity to our Samohi campus makes it a natural extension of growing campus demands for the benefit of our youth, education, community-building, future and environment. As such, we urge you to build the promised sports field on the site of the Civic Auditorium Parking Lot. The students at Samohi suffer from a severe lack of athletic field space. We must turn asphalt into green space for our high school and our community. Also, by building a bridge to the campus, we could put the Civic Auditorium itself, during scheduled daytime hours, at the disposal of technical and performing arts students, so they can develop their skills, talents and visions in a real life setting. It is the imperative of our publicly elected representatives to look after the public interest, and here, public education will be served, as well as the community, youth, environment and overall quality of life for our children, population and future generations. This is an opportunity that cannot be missed, and to do otherwise will be an irreversible mistake. There is no remaining space around our main public high school campus to expand so naturally, and in such a quality way. Thank you for your consideration and support of this motion. We will be closely monitoring the proceedings and outcomes, and you can count on our support accordingly. Sincerely, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5 D.M. Castelo Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:04 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Please keep the sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Terry McCarthy [mailto:verbena1234@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:20 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Please keep the sports field  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, As a Santa Monica resident of 16 years now, I would respectfully ask you to reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. I have four children, and I have seen how the demand for field space has increased over recent years, and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. I feel strongly about this as a Santa Monica resident and voter, and trust you will listen to voters' concerns about the sports field. Sincerely, Terry McCarthy Add to 8-A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:05 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: April James [mailto:hiromijames@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:20 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, April James Add to 8-A 02/09/16 8 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:05 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: tem 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Steven Johnson [mailto:swjohnsonla@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:05 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com; Kevin McKeown Fwd  Subject: tem 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please decide the FIELD ISSUE at the Civic Center first. * An early childhood education facility could be located literally anywhere else in the city limits. * We've gone decades without the Civic Auditorium being a meaningful performance venue and nobody has missed it. It's a terribly designed venue with awful acoustics. Nothing short of tearing it down and starting over will fix it. And do we need it anyway? Like the Broad Stage, would it really even serve Santa Monica residents? * MORE mixed use with commercial anything OR housing will only increase traffic and congestion in a part of town that is already heavily impacted. Look at the URBAN CANYON that has been created along Ocean Avenue! We don't need that on the other side, too. !!! But the youth and athletic adults of Santa Monica are affected by the lack of field space EVERY DAY and NIGHT of the year !!! Add to 8-A 02/09/16 9 Chipping away at one of the last piece of OPEN SPACE to the point where an athletic field would be impractical, is the strategy of developers and others who don't actually care about the citizens of Santa Monica. Commit to the FIELD first! Thank you. Steven Johnson 1740 Pine St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 10 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:05 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Paul Y. Chung [mailto:paulychung@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:03 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Cc: info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Paul Chung Add to 8-A 02/09/16 11 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:05 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Robert Hacker [mailto:Robert.Hacker@fox.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:54 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern    Dear Santa Monica City Council members:    Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in  2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005.  The demand for field space  has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city.  We  need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote  healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal‐oriented programs.    Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly.  Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will  directly affect how the community votes in the Fall.     Sincerely,    Robert A. Hacker    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:05 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Kilian Kerwin [mailto:kkerwin@mac.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:01 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Field  Dear SM City Council members, A multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents as the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular. An athletic field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site. It can be done now. The CWG report and the accompanying staff report recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC —as “Givens”. The field is in that plan and should be a Given as well. Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise. Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council Council should make the field a priority! Sincerely, Kilian Kerwin Add to 8-A 02/09/16 13 3300 Airport Ave #2 Santa Monica CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:06 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Importance:High Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Dominic Riebli [mailto:dominic.riebli@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:09 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Importance: High  Dear Council members, I contact you again to request that you reconfirm your commitment to develop sports fields at the Santa Monica Civic Center as part of the 2005 CCD plan. As a longtime member and coach for Santa Monica Rugby Club, I cannot stress how difficult it is to obtain field space for youth and adult athletics. As populations density increases in the City of Santa Monica, demands on the same space will exacerbate an already stressed situation. Our children need your help to play in safe spaces and our adult citizens need to participate in a sport that increasingly provides a healthy, fun activity to those seeking alternate sports and lifestyles. Please note that we represent a passionate, active, and concerned group of people. We ask for nothing more than adherence to past plans and promises. Sincerely, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 15 Dominic Riebli Add to 8-A 02/09/16 16 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:06 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:40 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A.      From: Valeria [mailto:pookster_1720@yahoo.com]   Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 5:49 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Valeria Jaime / Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 17 CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 18 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:06 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:44 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Civic Center Sports Field      From: SHARIAN BOND SPENCER [mailto:bondspencer@msn.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:16 AM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field      Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you , Sharian and Martin Spencer 604 19th Street Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 19   bond-spencer  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 20 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:06 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 2-9-16 meeting agenda item 8.a Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:44 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 2‐9‐16 meeting agenda item 8.a      From: Veronica Casillas [mailto:vocasillas@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:12 AM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 2‐9‐16 meeting agenda item 8.a  Dear city council members, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a sports field at the civic center. Field spec is extremely important in our community as we address physical and mental Health in our community. It is important that you recognize and show the support of space that members of our community can use to be active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Please honor the commitment you have previously made to our children that field space for active living is important. Thank you, Veronica casillas Add to 8-A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:07 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: mamibeija023 . [mailto:lviesca68@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:43 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Cc: info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, -- Linda Viesca-Romero cell: 310-562-1970 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 22 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:07 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Please put a hold on the ECEC proposed at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:46 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Please put a hold on the ECEC proposed at the Civic Center      From: Kevin Flick [mailto:kevinvflick@gmail.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 3:49 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Please put a hold on the ECEC proposed at the Civic Center  Please put a hold on the ECEC proposed at the Civic Center. The residents are outraged as the details of this deal are coming to light. Please - no private daycare on public Civic land. For you reference: https://www.facebook.com/ - Residocracy Text of a recent post: by Suzanne: PEOPLE WERE RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID THAT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER ("ECEC") BEING BUILT AT THE CIVIC CENTER SHOULD BE CALLED THE RAND DAYCARE CENTER. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 23 Everyone who stated that the preschool/daycare center/early childhood education center being built on the publicly owned land at the Civic Center with bond money that the people of Santa Monica-Malibu gave to Santa Monica College should be called the "RAND Daycare Center" were correct. Please read Section 4.5 of the Development Agreement between RAND and the City of Santa Monica (see below or contact me and I will send you a PDF.) The caption for that section of the Agreement is: "RAND Contribution to Early Childhood Development Programs" and "(a) Early Childhood Education Center." According to this deal (which was entered into years ago between Rand and the City of Santa Monica), Rand has contributed $500,000 to a fund which the City controls and which has been in an interest bearing account for many years. This fund was given pursuant to that section of the agreement which is entitled "Early Childhood Education Center" and which refers to the "future early childhood development center in the Civic Center District. (Don't believe me - read it for yourself - it is all laid out on Page 15, in subsection (a) of Section 4.5. It is atached, or I will send it to you in a PDF. As long as that fund exists, RAND and the City and the operator of the daycare center/preschool/ECEC at the Civic shall meet and determine the amount of the annual disbursements. (Paragraph 2 of Section (a) of the attached document.) As long as that fund exists, the City SHALL "earmark 25% of annual disbursement for tuition subsidies for children of RAND employees." (Paragraph 2 of Section 4.5(a) on the contract. (See attached page, or contact me and I will send you a PDF with the document). "RAND applicants with the lowest total household income shall receive priority for tuition subsidies." (Page 15, second paragraph of Section 4.5(a).) "The sliding scale tuition schedule shall be developed by mutual agreement of the City, RAND, and the Center operator." (Page 15, second paragraph of Section 4.5(a).) "Other [i.e., non-RAND] enrollment priorities shall be determined by the City." (Page 15, second paragraph, last sentence of Page 15, Section 4.5(a) "RAND employees not qualifying for tuition subsidies may enroll their children on a full cost, space available basis." (First paragraph of Page 16. Third full paragraph of Section 4.5(a).) "RAND shall use reasonable efforts ON AN ONGOING BASIS to inform ITS EMPLOYEES of opportunities at the Center and the availability of tuition subsidies for those families who are eligible." (Emphasis added). First full paragraph of Page 16, last sentence of the third full paragraph of Section 4.5(a) of the agreement between Rand and the City." So, this is interesting - in light of the fact that Gleam Davis and Ted Winterer have BOTH sent me emails (which I am happy to share) telling me in no uncertain terms that priority for 100% of the seats at the daycare center/preschool/ECEC will be given to the children of Santa Monica residents. That just cannot be true if you read this Development Agreement. The lease between the City and Santa Monica College mandates that 20% of the seats at the ECEC go to low income children. (That's a good thing). But the money to "cover" the tuition for those seats is coming from the RAND Fund (which started off with $500,000 and which may now be valued at close to $1,000,000.) And if the RAND fund is used to cover the cost of the 20% of low income seats, then RAND MUST - per the terms of this development agreement - get 25% of those seats for its employees. Because of that, it is a legal impossibility for 100% of the available seats to first be offered to Santa Monica residents, unless the RAND seats are going to people who happen to be Santa Monica residents. I believe that this document confirms what Kevin Flick and others have been saying for months, which is that this ECEC is going to benefit Rand employees so greatly that it should be called "The RAND Lab School and Day Care Center." Which brings us to the next question: RAND is a very wealthy corporation. Why can't RAND build a daycare center/preschool to serve its employees on its own land and with its own money? And that bring me to the second question: Santa Monica College is very wealthy. The people of Santa Monica- Malibu have voted to tax themselves $613,000,000 over the past 24 years to support Santa Monica College. Why Add to 8-A 02/09/16 24 can't Santa Monica College build their desired lab school/preschool/day care on its own land and use some of the $613,000,000 in taypayer bond money that we have voted to give them to pay for the cost of construction? Santa Monica College already offers Early Childhood Education classes, and has been doing so for years. Why can't Santa Monica College build this lab school/preschool/daycare center on its own land - near where the relevant classes are being taught, and let the people of Santa Monica use the land that they own at the Civic Center for projects which have the potential to benefit ALL the residents of Santa Monica? It sure looks to me like the corporations (RAND) and powerful institutes (Santa Monica College) are deriving the lion's share of the benefit from this ECEC, and that the people paying for it (the residents of Santa Monica) have the deck stacked against them and are getting a raw deal. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 25 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:07 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: eric schiffer [mailto:ejamesschiffer@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:49 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Please build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Eric, Karen, Ian and Andrew Schiffer Add to 8-A 02/09/16 26 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:07 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Sports Field at the Civic Center Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:46 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Sports Field at the Civic Center      From: Jon Chandonnet [mailto:jonchandonnet@yahoo.com]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 9:52 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Sports Field at the Civic Center  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you – Jon Chandonnet, 1538 18th Street , Santa Monica 90404 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:09 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:50 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.      From: marten Breuer [mailto:marten.c.breuer@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:53 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Martin Breuer, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 28 Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:09 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:50 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A      From: Mary Rushfield [mailto:mrushfield@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 12:59 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Add to 8-A 02/09/16 30 Mary Rushfield CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:09 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Strong Need for Sports Field at Civic to Serve Samohi Students and Community Members Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Strong Need for Sports Field at Civic to Serve Samohi Students and Community Members      From: kendallplanning@gmail.com [mailto:kendallplanning@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Alison Kendall  Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:19 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Strong Need for Sports Field at Civic to Serve Samohi Students and Community Members  To: City Council From: Northeast Neighbors Re: Promised sports field in the Civic Center Plan, Council Agenda Item 8-A, Feb. 9, 2016 Feb. 6, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 32 Dear City Council, As a planner and architect who assisted the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District in preparing its Facilities Master Plan, I know only too well how badly Samohi students need access to full size sports fields to support their very full roster of athletic teams, PE classes, and after school sports. Samohi has one of the smallest high school campuses for its enrollment in the LA area, and the cramped and sloped site mean that multiple sports must practice at once on fields that are far from ideal. During the time my son and daughter attended Samohi, a student running on the track around the field was injured by a shot putter. My daughter's Junior Varsity Soccer Team was expected to walk or jog from Samohi 18 blocks up Pico to JAMS, eating into valuable practice time and exhausting the athletes before they had even arrived at the field. Many students who don't make the competitive "cut" for the teams have no opportunity to play team sports at Samohi, though they badly need the exercise to develop healthy habits and reduce the rate of youth obesity, due to the lack of adequate sports facilities on or near the campus. I can think of no better way to use the portion of the site near 4th and Pico than to develop sports fields for our youth. Please make sure the communities long-expressed desire for a major sports field at this location. Sincerely, Alison Kendall -- Alison Kendall, Architect, LEED AP BD+C, AICP KENDALL PLANNING + DESIGN 310.586.1557 office phone alison@kendallplanning.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:09 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 2-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 2‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.      From: C O [mailto:oneillvilla@yahoo.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 3:10 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 2‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: A promise is a promise. Please reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Connie O'Neill, Santa Monica, California Add to 8-A 02/09/16 34 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:09 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A      From: erik saarsgard [mailto:saarsgard@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:09 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Add to 8-A 02/09/16 36 Erik Saarsgard Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:10 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A      From: Alexander Haas [mailto:alexanderphaas@gmail.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 1:02 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A  councilmtgitems@smgov.net , send a copy to manager@smgov.net and to us: fieldatcivic@gmail.com. Suggested message: Dear City Council Members: Add to 8-A 02/09/16 38 I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Alexander Haas Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:13 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: ITEM 8-A, CIVIC CENTER FIELD Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: ITEM 8‐A, CIVIC CENTER FIELD        ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: lmarreola@roadrunner.com [mailto:lmarreola@roadrunner.com]   Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 5:37 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: ITEM 8‐A, CIVIC CENTER FIELD    Dear City Council Members,    Most of you realize we don't have enough recreational field space in our city. I have been involved in coaching baseball  from Little League T‐Ball to American Legion Baseball.    The City has 3 regulation size Baseball Fields ( 90 ft. basepaths); Memorial Park, Clover Park and Marine Park. The School  District has a field at Samohi. These fields are used by; 1. Samohi Varsity Baseball. 2. Samohi Jr. Varsity Baseball. 3.  Samohi Freshman / Sophmore Baseball. 4. Saint Monica's Varsity and 5. Jr.Varsity Baseball.   6. Crossroads High School Baseball. 7. New Roads High School Varsity Baseball. 8.Little Leagur Jr. Baseball(13,14 yr.  olds),9. LL Seniors(15  &16 yr. olds). 10. LL 17 and 18 yr.Old Division. 11. American Legion Baseball 15‐17 yr. olds 12. Off season travel and club  teams.  Four fields, one without lights (Samohi) is not enough for over ten teams.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 40   Our softball and 60ft, basepath fields; 5 @ Memorial, 1 @ Stewart Pk., 2 @ Clover Park, 1 @ John Adams Middle School,  1 @ Los Amigos Park. Nine fields ( seven with lightsis not enough for over 1200 youth and High School Softball, Little  League and Pony League baseball and softball players.    I'll let Maryanne LaGuardia tell you about the lack of Socer, Football and La Crosse field space.    We need to do what is right for our community and build more playing fields.  Not only at the old Fisher Lumber site that was suppose to be used to expand Memorial Park, or the airport land but also  at the Civic Center as was promised.  Please move ahead promptly with planning, financing and building a mult‐use recreational field that can be enjoyed by  all Santa Monica Residents.    Respectfully,  Carol and Larry Arreola             Add to 8-A 02/09/16 41 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:14 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” in the subject line Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:52 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” in the subject line      From: Thane Roberts [mailto:robertsthane@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 7:36 AM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” in the subject line  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 42 Thane Roberts, Architect Ocean Park, CA 90405 NOTE: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 43 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:14 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tarin Wilson [mailto:tarin@planaevents.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:53 AM  To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com;  info@santamonicarugby.com  Subject: Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern    Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. My daughter is part of the Santa Monica Rugby Club and this club is working hard to promote rugby for young women and men. To take away their field would be a great disservice to the kids as well as the coaches and parents that put forth so much effort to make this sport and club successful. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 44 Tarin Wilson            Tarin Wilson     plan A   457 n. canon drive, suite c  beverly hills, ca  90210  P: 310.860.1300 | F: 310.860.9933  www.planaevents.com  www.unveiledevent.com          Add to 8-A 02/09/16 45 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:15 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:54 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.      From: Gisela Friedman [mailto:gisela428@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 6:13 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; ieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you! Gisela Friedman/Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 46 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:15 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:54 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A      From: Johanna Tobel [mailto:johannatobel@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 5:01 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Johanna Tobel Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:15 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-2016 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:54 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 02‐09‐2016 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A.      From: Rozita Yacobi [mailto:rcyacobi@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:04 PM  To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐2016 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Rozita C. Yacobi Beverly Hills, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. -- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 48 Rozita C. Yacobi Attorney at Law (310) 276-1128 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information and any and all attachments contained within this electronic communication are legally privileged and confidential information, subject to the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney client work privilege and intended only for the use of the intended recipients. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Rozita C. Yacobi, Esq. immediately of the error by return e-mail and then permanently remove any copies of this message from your computer and/or system and do not retain any copies, whether in electronic or physical form or otherwise. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 49 councilmtgitems From:vilim brozyna calo <casaberna@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting. Agenda 8 A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: Especially now with the new train coming into Santa Monica, we need OPEN field space more than ever. I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now. Please make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Calo Vilim 30 year resident of Santa Monica. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 50 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:17 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Public space for our local youth Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:03 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Public space for our local youth      From: Sarah Carrillo‐Sarr [mailto:saysaritasarah@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 10:34 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Public space for our local youth  Hello, I am contacting you as a local resident, and Smmusd parent. I support the proposed sports field for SaMoHi students. I know the football team pays SMC a lot of money to have their games there and I would even be behind a football stadium that could be used for so many other purposes. But a field for our high schoolers is a must. SaMoHi has many distinguished athletic teams and talented youth. I would like to see that space benefit them. I am very much against a daycare center benefitting full time SMC employees, city workers, and Rand corporation employees. While childcare is a right, a necessity and not a privilege, these workers are a fairly privileged group and can afford private daycare. I do not agree with subsidized daycare for this group of employees. I would prefer adjunct SMC employees get childcare or student/parents that would be able to return to school as a result of getting childcare. Thank you, Sarah Carrill-Sarr Add to 8-A 02/09/16 51 councilmtgitems From:Cary Jackson <csjackson7@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:19 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Cary Jackson CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 52 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save the Civic Center Field. Keep your word. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:08 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Save the Civic Center Field. Keep your word.      From: sal aldana [mailto:venicefire62s@hotmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:46 AM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Save the Civic Center Field. Keep your word.  Save the Civic Center Field. Keep your word. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 53 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:21 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Fiona Forsyth [mailto:fifi.monstie@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:49 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Field  Dear SM City Council members, A multi-use field in the Civic Center is important to residents as the city remains critically short of open space in general, and playing fields in particular. An athletic field is the cheapest, fastest and most useful to residents thing that can be done on the site. It can be done now. The CWG report and the accompanying staff report recommending that it be accepted puts the only two other elements of the CCSP of 2005 the auditorium and the ECEC —as “Givens”. The field is in that plan and should be a Given as well. Staff should be directed to include the existence of the approved field in all materials that go out in connection with the site rather than seeking proposals that would assume otherwise. Further, staff should be directed to prepare a cost estimate for the field and given a deadline to to present it to Council Council should make the field a priority! Sincerely, Fiona Forsyth Add to 8-A 02/09/16 54 1658 10th Street Santa Monica, CA Add to 8-A 02/09/16 55 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Santa Monica Civic Center Property Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Susan Silk [mailto:nytola@sbcglobal.net]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:39 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Santa Monica Civic Center Property    Please give the field priority so kids can have more green space!   Thank you!!    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 56 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: John Ketcham [mailto:johnketch@aol.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:34 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com;  melkaplan@icloud.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. John and Leah Ketcham CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 57 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:22 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Melanie Kaplan [mailto:melkaplan@icloud.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:25 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports field  Dear City Council Members I am writing to ask that you reaffirm inclusion of a large sports field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community, and approved in the Civic Center Specific Plan in 2005. At this time, the plan made it a "given" that there would be a field at the Civic Center space which is space owned by the adult and child residents and tax payers of Santa Monica. When traveling to other forward thinking cities to play in games, it is wonderful to see that their city councils have chosen the happiness and health of their residents and tax payers over special interest and developers. Many cities south and north of hear have beautiful field spaces in the midst of their cities, that create not only space for residents and others to use, but in some cases, professional sports teams are using them or partnering as well. In this case, in 2005 the City Council had a wonderful vision, that we are asking be continued and guaranteed by the current city council. As a property owner and business owner and tax payer in Santa Monica, and someone who entrusts the future of this city to it's elected officials, I appreciate your reaffirmation of this and your time. Please honor your commitment and be the guardian in keeping this city great and make this field a reality. Thank you Melanie Kaplan Reside in Brentwood, 90049, owner of 2 apartment buildings in 90403 CITY CLERK PLEASE INCLUDE THIS LETTER IN THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2016. ****PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS melkaplan@icloud.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 58 Sent from iCloud Add to 8-A 02/09/16 59 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:28 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 3:11 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: Civic Center Sports Field      From: John Ketcham [mailto:johnketch@aol.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 11:34 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; info@santamonicaponybaseball.com; fieldatcivic@gmail.com;  melkaplan@icloud.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a large Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given.” Children and adults of Santa Monica own this space, and they deserve and need it for athletic field space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. John and Leah Ketcham Add to 8-A 02/09/16 60 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 61 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:35 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center field Space Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jennifer Shpilsky [mailto:jennifer.shpilsky@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 4:04 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center field Space  The sport of soccer is becoming more and more popular and it is taking the US by storm. The amount of children playing soccer in AYSO and beyond in competitive clubs and training programs is increasing at an incredible rate. Keeping field space static is not enough and losing promised field space is detrimental to the increasing amount of families becoming involved in soccer. Los Angeles Football Club is already here and LA Galaxy support holds strong. Soccer is not going away and will continue to rise in popularity, translating to more kids wanting to play the sport beyond the increase we already see. Don't lose the opportunity to hold onto this much needed space! I've watched my son go from AYSO to club soccer and participate in his first tournament this season. I watched the struggle and drive and lessons learned on the field in a team of 8 year old boys. I never understood it until then what it means for these kids to thrive in a competitive sport where so much is dependent on being a team and sharing in the heartache of loss and the joy of winning after working so hard together. We have to continue to offer these opportunities to excel and learn in how to work with others while keeping are kids active and fit. It's a win win for families and creates a foundation for our future generations on and off the field. That cannot happen without the efforts of the city to preserve these spaces to play and learn!   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 62 The field promised in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan is in danger of being eliminated or delayed to the point where it is effectively if not actually eliminated. OnFebruary 9th the City Council will receive the Civic Working Group's report as well as city staff recommendation to" focus on the Civic Auditorium only" and "to defer decisions about the broader site including the addition of a sports field.....". Of the three elements in the 2005 CCSP, only the field is being "delayed". The Civic Auditorium and Early Childhood Education Center are being advanced while the field is being ignored as well its existence threatened. While technically still in the plan for now, it is as if the other two elements are drawn in ink and the field is only drawn in pencil with an uncertain future at best. Community need for this field and and community support must be demonstrated more strongly than ever.     It was community support from field users that got the City Council to put a field in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan after the then Civic Working Group and city staff failed to put the promised field in the plan they submitted. We need your support to keep it and to give it priority.     Sincerely,     Jennifer Shpilsky  Football Club Los Angeles parent   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 63 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:35 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Give the field priority Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Tanya Simpson [mailto:tanya@nbronson.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 4:04 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Give the field priority   The field promised in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan is in danger of being eliminated or delayed to the point where it is effectively if not actually eliminated. On February 9th the City Council will receive the Civic Working Group's report as well as city staff recommendation to" focus on the Civic Auditorium only" and "to defer decisions about the broader site including the addition of a sports field.....". Of the three elements in the 2005 CCSP, only the field is being "delayed". The Civic Auditorium and Early Childhood Education Center are being advanced while the field is being ignored as well its existence threatened. While technically still in the plan for now, it is as if the other two elements are drawn in ink and the field is only drawn in pencil with an uncertain future at best. Community need for this field and and community support must be demonstrated more strongly than ever. It was community support from field users that got the City Council to put a field in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan after the then Civic Working Group and city staff failed to put the promised field in the plan they submitted. We need your support to keep it and to give it priority. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 64 Regards, Tanya Simpson TANYA N. SIMPSON I NADIA BRONSON & ASSOCIATES INC 8721 SUNSET BOULEVARD., PENTHOUSE 9 I L.A. CA 90069 T. 310.205.4858 F. 310.205.0875 I NBRONSON.COM Think Green! Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Add to 8-A 02/09/16 65 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:36 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 2/9/16 meeting agenda A.8 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Council‐    Please see email  below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Santa Monica City Manager's Office   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 3:15 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: FW: 2/9/16 meeting agenda A.8      From: Michele Macintosh [mailto:michelemacin@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 1:12 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: 2/9/16 meeting agenda A.8  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Colin and Michele Macintosh / Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 66 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Michele Macintosh 203.918.6128 Michele Macintosh 203.918.6128 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 67 councilmtgitems From:Stephen Yoshida <styoshid@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:44 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Stephen Yoshida Add to 8-A 02/09/16 68 councilmtgitems From:Melanie Edward <yankbrit@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 4:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Melanie Edward Add to 8-A 02/09/16 69 councilmtgitems From:Sarah Taylor <sarah.taylor01@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 5:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you very much! Sarah Taylor, Santa Monica resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 70 councilmtgitems From:Richard Lewis <richard.daniel.lewis@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I am writing as the parent of an 11 year old soccer player whose development in the game is in large part due to his access to Franklin School's field - one of the very few green spaces available to play or practice sports in Santa Monica. I am writing as a 20 year resident of Santa Monica who has witnessed the extraordinary development of the city as an urban, office, retail and tourist destination, but seen so little increase in green field space made available for the benefit of residents over that time. I am writing as a former active participant at Airport Park - a fabulous facility that once made available, made a real but modest contribution to relieve the incredible demand for field space in Santa Monica. I am writing as the parent of a 9th grader on the soccer team at Santa Monica High School. Because of the extraordinarily limited green field space at the High School, my daughter is forced to spend hours each week travelling off campus to John Adams or waiting for shared field space. I am writing as a Board Member of a local youth soccer who is only too well aware of how constrained field space is in Santa Monica and how giving young people the opportunity to play sport can be so transforming in their lives. I hereby request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Richard Lewis 849 26th Street Santa Monica, 90403 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 71 councilmtgitems From:John Ziaukas <johnziaukas@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:01 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02/09/16 Meeting-Agenda Item 8.A Ladies and Gentlemen: I have lived on 3rd Street just south of Pico Boulevard since 1997 with my wife and son. I understand that much debate over the inclusion of an athletic field in the planning going on for the Civic Center has occurred over the years. In light of the very unpleasant increase in density in this neighborhood to which I have been an eyewitness in my 19 years’ living in close proximity (a 3 minute walk) from the south edge of the site, I request that you consider alternatives OTHER THAN a sports field at the Civic Center. I realize that some previous plans from the City have included plans for athletic fields, but given the growth in traffic and population that has occurred in in the interim, the neighborhood is already saturated and the relentless onslaught of regular visitors—all of them looking for free parking—will make the streets in this Ocean Park neighborhood even more unpleasantly dense. Please explore alternate ways of enhancing access to existing athletic fields in the City, such as those at the high school, at John Adams Middle School and at Santa Monica College, as well as the Airport. The last thing this neighborhood needs is yet another athletic field. Regards, JP Ziaukas 3rd Street Ocean Park, Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 72 councilmtgitems From:Martha Lares Huerta <mhlares@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: Civic Field Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Martha Lares-Huerta resident if Santa Monica,CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 73 councilmtgitems From:Rod Henley Sr. <rodsr@thehenleys.org> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting--Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.     Rod Henley, Sr.  2702 Palisades Beach Road, Unit 101  Santa Monica, CA 90402        *This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to  whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message  contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you  should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e‐mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e‐mail if you have  received this e‐mail by mistake and delete this e‐mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are  notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly  prohibited.      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 74 councilmtgitems From:Meg Jackson <megjackson960@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members: Please reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Meg Jackson Santa Monica resident since 2005 CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 75 councilmtgitems From:Amy Scripps <amyscripps@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:24 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Save the Civic Center Sports Field Dear City Council Members,  I’m sure there are lots of corporate interests urging you to devote space downtown to business interests. I hope you will  stick to your guns on adding more playing field space to Santa Monica at the Civic Center location. Outdoor recreation is  part of our city “brand", and a core value among residents and the businesses that call Santa Monica home.  Development is forging ahead all over the city, but plans to build a much needed park should not be upended in the  interest of financial gain. We owe this important space for running, competing and playing to ourselves and generations  to come. Save the Civic Center Sports Field!  Sincerely,  Virginia Amy Scripps  1207 4th Street #400A  Santa Monica, CA 90401  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 76 councilmtgitems From:H Gordon <heidi-gordon@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Len Subject:Support for an open field at the civic center Dear council members    I wish to express my support for additional field space for SAMO  at the Civic Center location.     Santa Monica schools have long been a major draw to our area and a major contributor to the civic life for each and  everyone one of the residents of Santa Monica.          To continue to offer the best public education possible it is important the we offer field sports to our young citizens  at  more than just the most elite level.  We can do this and have the added benefit of open space in our very densely  populated city for the rest of us.      I urge you to vote with the citizens of Santa Monica not just the outside development interests. Please preserve some  rapidly diminishing space for us. Current and future generations will thank you.     Heidi Gordon    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 77 councilmtgitems From:Chuck Hoover <chuck.hoover@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:43 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Sports Field at the Civic Center Dear City Council Members, As a Santa Monica resident for over 20 years, I strongly support the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was approved in the 2005 Civic Center Plan. There is a dearth of field and park space in Santa Monica, with few attractive options for increasing the inventory in the near-term. The Civic Center is the most logical place to immediately add a field which can be used by the entire communty. Thank you. Chuck Hoover Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting ofFebruary 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 78 councilmtgitems From:marie-pierre mallard <mariepier@free.fr> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 6:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Sports Field at the Civic Center Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Marie Mallard , Venice CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 79 councilmtgitems From:marie-pierre mallard <mariepier@free.fr> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Marie Mallard , Venice CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Add to 8-A 02/09/16 80 councilmtgitems From:Alisa F Stewart <alisafacchini@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:25 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Mayor Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tempore Ted Winterer, and City Council Members,    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a sports field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan.    Now in our 7th year as parents of Samohi Marching Band students, my husband and I urge you to consider sports field a  “given” in any material prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium  and/or the surrounding site.    There is simply not enough field space in our city, and I do not exaggerate when I call it a sad situation. Year after year at  Samohi, the lack of field space and errors in scheduling athletic fields at practically force coaches and band directors to  argue in front of children. I have witnessed several unpleasant confrontations between instructors who simply want the  best for their students.     In a vibrant city such as ours, there must be a way to provide more field space for young people who are doing what all  parents want their children to do ‐ exercise and play outside!    The 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan states that improvements to the Civic Auditorium site "will include a fenced play field  to help meet the increasing demand for organized and informal sports.” Please stick to the plan and make the field a  priority.    Kind regards,    Alisa Facchini Stewart  Santa Monica    CITY CLERK ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 81 councilmtgitems From:Rick Giolito <rickgiolito@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:28 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldcivic@gmail.com; Lindsay Frost; AaaLucas; Erin Jones Subject:02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A. Rick Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 8, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Rick Giolito. I have been a youth coach for both baseball and soccer here in Santa Monica and served on the Board of Directors of Santa Monica Little League for many years. I, along with may other Santa Monica residents am very concerned and disappointed to hear that the City Council is considering breaking their promise to our community concerning the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Rick Giolito Add to 8-A 02/09/16 82 councilmtgitems From:Rick Giolito <rickgiolito@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Lindsay Frost; AaaLucas; Erin Jones; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: 02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A. Rick Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 8, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Rick Giolito. I have been a youth coach for both baseball and soccer here in Santa Monica and served on the Board of Directors of Santa Monica Little League for many years. I, along with may other Santa Monica residents am very concerned and disappointed to hear that the City Council is considering breaking their promise to our community concerning the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Rick Giolito On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 7:28 PM, Rick Giolito <rickgiolito@gmail.com> wrote: Rick Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 8, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 83 Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Rick Giolito. I have been a youth coach for both baseball and soccer here in Santa Monica and served on the Board of Directors of Santa Monica Little League for many years. I, along with may other Santa Monica residents am very concerned and disappointed to hear that the City Council is considering breaking their promise to our community concerning the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Rick Giolito Add to 8-A 02/09/16 84 councilmtgitems From:Lucas Giolito <lgiolito27@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Lindsay Frost; Erin Jones; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: 02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A. Lucas Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 2, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Lucas Giolito. I am a professional baseball player in the Washington Nationals Organization of Major League Baseball. I grew up playing Tee Ball and Little League in Santa Monica and I still call this city my home. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. I remember well the difficulty of finding appropriate field space for our team to practice in Santa Monica. Our kids and adults need the ability to get outside for physical recreation. Please keep your promise to the community and help keep Santa Monica a great place to live. Sincerely, Lucas Giolito Washington Nationals On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 7:29 PM, Rick Giolito <rickgiolito@gmail.com> wrote: Rick Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 8, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Rick Giolito. I have been a youth coach for both baseball and soccer here in Santa Monica and served on the Board of Directors of Santa Monica Little League for many years. I, along with may other Santa Add to 8-A 02/09/16 85 Monica residents am very concerned and disappointed to hear that the City Council is considering breaking their promise to our community concerning the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Rick Giolito On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 7:28 PM, Rick Giolito <rickgiolito@gmail.com> wrote: Rick Giolito 235 15th St Santa Monica, Ca 90402 February 8, 2016 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: My name is Rick Giolito. I have been a youth coach for both baseball and soccer here in Santa Monica and served on the Board of Directors of Santa Monica Little League for many years. I, along with may other Santa Monica residents am very concerned and disappointed to hear that the City Council is considering breaking their promise to our community concerning the inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center. I ask that you reaffirm your inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Rick Giolito Add to 8-A 02/09/16 86 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 87 councilmtgitems From:Jennifer Button <jennbythebeach@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you -Jennifer Button, Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 88 councilmtgitems From:Adriana Garcia <ladyadie8@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Make the Field a Reality Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Adriana Garcia Santa Monica resident for over 40 years. Conclude with the following: CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 89 councilmtgitems From:dylan james <dylanjamesrugby@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Dylan James Add to 8-A 02/09/16 90 councilmtgitems From:Ann Maggio <annmaggio@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:18 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members, Your commitment to the children of Santa Monica is in the spotlight. Holding our Civic Center Land hostage with delays in constructing our Athletic Field will define you for many years to come. Tomorrow, you'll hear from children, parents and residents who will voice their needs and whose memories run deep. There's only one victory to be had tomorrow and that is one where directions lead to fixed dates on delivering our field space. Our Athletic Field at the Civic should break ground quickly so it's ready for the 2016/17 school year. After all, you willingly permitted a pave over to put up a parking lot at Memorial Park . Grand theft of our park space , that was. Logical? Well, staff said so ... We all know t here's loads of loose change in the city coffers to build this field tomorrow so how about just doing it ? And about the bag of tricks with grant applications... like the one for water containment beneath the Civic Center. Devious maneuver! I see some wonderful grant opportunities from HCD which Santa Monica qualifies for but those Add to 8-A 02/09/16 91 never come to city council . Why? Those grants would actually help improve the lives of residents who need help but helping people who need it doesn't serve the tax base. What we get instead are spiteful maneuvers to push development agendas that push people out. It's time to pull the plug on this nonsense. Where's the outreach and the accompanying checklist revealing the impacts these grant s, if rewarded, would have on the community and what WE want for OUR city? As someone suggested, a lovely plaza at 4th/5th and AZ with a water catch below - there you go. Pick axes and shovels - bring em! Build the Field of Dreams. Sincerely, Ann Maggio Thanawalla 17 year Resident, Public School Parent PS - CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." - Albert Einstein Add to 8-A 02/09/16 92 councilmtgitems From:Joshua Freedman <joshuafff@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 7:21 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:nsfreedman@gmail.com Subject:Civic Center Field. Item 8A February 9th 2016 Dear Santa Monica City Council members, As a long-time homeowner in Santa Monica with children who play AYSO soccer, we have been impressed that one of the best things about raising a family in Santa Monica is the city-wide community that forms on the athletic fields. Field space has become an increasing problem- kids are forced to practice on small slices of field that inhibits their growth as athletes and diminishes their exercise and pleasure. Since the Council agreed to build a sports field at the Civic Center in 2005, the need has increased sharply, and it would be a mistake to undo that decision now. Please understand how important increasing the available field space is for the quality of life for families in Santa Monica. Many Thanks, Joshua Freedman 1125 Sunset Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 93 councilmtgitems From:Joshua Freedman <joshuafff@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 8:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:nsfreedman@gmail.com Subject:Civic Center Field. Item 8A February 9th 2016 Dear Santa Monica City Council members,    As a long‐time homeowner in Santa Monica with children who play AYSO soccer, we have been impressed that one of  the best things about raising a family in Santa Monica is the city‐wide community that forms on the athletic fields.   Field  space has become an increasing problem‐  kids are forced to practice on small slices of field that inhibits their growth as  athletes and diminishes their exercise and pleasure.  Since the Council agreed to build a sports field at the Civic Center in 2005, the need has increased sharply, and it would be a mistake to undo that decision now.      Please understand how important increasing the available field space is for the quality of life for families in Santa  Monica.      Many Thanks,    Joshua Freedman  1125 Sunset Ave  Santa Monica, CA 90405        Add to 8-A 02/09/16 94 councilmtgitems From:Linda Carlson <lindabcarlson@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:13 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:2-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you -Linda Carlson, 38 year resident of Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 95 councilmtgitems From:Maggie Auth <authla@earthlink.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:21 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:Sports Field Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Margaret Auth Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 96 councilmtgitems From:Klara Vogel <klaravogel@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:24 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Klara Vogel Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 97 councilmtgitems From:ZinaJosephs@aol.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:41 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Ted Winterer Cc:zinajosephs@aol.com; elaincarol@earthlink.net; starbaby@earthlink.net; crdonaldsn@verizon.net; OMGLaw@gmail.com; nhkolhoff@yahoo.com; vflitton@earthlink.net; fospairport@rocketmail.com Subject:FOSP: City Council 2/9/16 agenda item 7-A -- speed limits 2/9/16 City Council Agenda: http://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1056 **************************************************************************** February 8, 2016 To: City Council From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park RE: Council 2/9/16 agenda item 7‐A 7.A. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica establishing speed limits pursuant to an Engineering and Traffic Survey and the California Vehicle Code and amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code. 1) The FOSP Board supports the staff recommendation for agenda item 7‐A, with the exception of the provision to INCREASE the speed limit on Marine Street between Lincoln Blvd. and 17th Street. This section of Marine Street is residential on the north side, with Marine Park and the Growing Place Marine Park Campus preschool at 1406 Marine Street on the south side. The Growing Place Marine Park Campus serves children from 3 months to 5 years of age. According to the California DMV, “When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Also, if the school grounds have no fence and children are outside, never drive faster than 25 mph. Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.” The table accompanying agenda item 7‐A includes a list of 18 street segments near SMMUSD PreK‐ 12 schools that have 15 mph speed limits on school days. Why would we want to raise the speed limit next to the Growing Place Marine Park Campus from 25 mph to 30 mph? Is that even legal? 2) The FOSP Board particularly supports the proposed speed limit reduction to 15 mph on Bryn Mawr  Avenue, from 16th Street to 18th Street; Sunset Avenue, from 16th Street to Dewey Street; and Wellesley  Avenue from Ashland Avenue to 18th Street. Many residents have expressed safety concerns about  speeding cut‐through traffic on those very narrow, winding streets ‐‐ they have no parkways, and  no  sidewalks on the uphill side of some blocks, which makes it extremely dangerous for pedestrians when  drivers speed by.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 98 councilmtgitems From:Shelly Hyde-White <shydewhite@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:43 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:Civic Center Sports Field Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Shelly Hyde-White (Santa Monica resident) CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 99 councilmtgitems From:wallachjs@aol.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Mrs. Aleta Wallach Mr. John Wallach Miss Violet Wallach 355 25th St Santa Monica CA 90402 CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 100 councilmtgitems From:Diethilde Porkert <podimoner@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:53 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal- oriented program and alternatives. Sincerely, Hilde Porkert Add to 8-A 02/09/16 101 councilmtgitems From:Sue Opdyke <sue.opdyke@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:58 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Fwd: 2-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Subject: 2‐09‐16 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A  Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 21:12:57 ‐0800  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Suzanne Opdyke, resident of Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 102 councilmtgitems From:Neal Kleinman <bishton2@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 9:58 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you Neal Kleinman Santa Monica resident CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 103 councilmtgitems From:Johnson Thurston <johnsonthurstonsm@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:02 PM To:Kevin McKeown Fwd; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Ted Winterer; councilmtgitems Subject:Civic Center, Sport spaces, and 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members, Please keep the Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan. Please make it a requirement any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and surrounding site. I do not have children, and yet I agree, Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Especially given the scarcity of open space near SaMo High. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your consideration, Johnson Thurston Santa Monica CA Here in lies the confusion. Councilmember Kevin McKeown recently contacted Samohi parents advising them that their presence was not needed at Council Tuesday as only the Auditorium will be up for discussion and that “The sports field at 4th and Pico is neither at risk on February 9th, nor in need of reaffirmation. The overall Civic Center Master Plan is going to remain unchanged on February 9th.” However, as part of City staff’s Alternative #2 in the staff report, “Key Open Space Issues” will be put before the Council Tuesday, including option (a) “whether to include a sports field at the corner of Fourth Street and Pico Boulevard,” which refers to seeking proposals that encompass several development elements, including a sports field. http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Field-Day-Students-Prepare-to-Take-on-City-Hall/45038 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 104 councilmtgitems From:Paul <zyglubia@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:16 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Feel the field.   Just think.   One day you can drive by and say yep good job just look at the fun they're having. Or man we should have let em have it.  Please be nice.     Palm.   Sent from my iPhone  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 105 councilmtgitems From:Eve Garibay <ilovetoile@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com; info@santamonicarugby.com; councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how we vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Eve Garibay Add to 8-A 02/09/16 106 councilmtgitems From:Suz <the1suz@aol.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:20 PM To:councilmtgitems; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:Re: Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you. Suzanne Goldman Santa Monica Resident and mother of two children who are students within SMMUSD. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 107 councilmtgitems From:fiona@producecommunications.com Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: 02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.” in the subject line. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - the Posell Family/ Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Thank you. Fiona Fiona Posell producecommunications.com 310.740.7456 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 108 councilmtgitems From:Nikki Kolhoff <nhkolhoff@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 10:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; Ted Winterer; Clerk Mailbox Subject:City Council 2-9-16 item 8-A: Support for sports field Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. Dear City Council - I concur with the FOSP Board letter with comments and requests below and incorporate it herein it its entirety. In addition I would like to address a few of the statements being made by certain council members and their supporters that 1) residents are only getting involved because their fears are being stoked by someone running for council or PTA moms, 2) the field is not in jeopardy and/or not before Council Tuesday, and 3) the field can’t be built because it removes parking. 1. The Field is a Real Concern of Residents and a Top Priority Residents have been working for this issue for 10 years. It is inevitable that the number of informed residents would increase over time and the city can no longer hide it’s agenda to remove the field. And if these knowledgeable residents and parents share this information with their peers because they are fed up with the City’s inaction, the result is transparency. Council’s dismissal of resident concerns as somehow illegitimate is condescending. I urge you to show respect for the parents Tuesday. Do not grill concerned citizens with gotcha-type questions to make them look bad or uninformed as they try to avail themselves of this purposefully opaque process. It is not their job to know the exact dimensions of the field, the city’s precise parking capacity or other lines of questioning that only serve to diminish and distract from the clear demand, which is build the field now! And if a candidate gets more votes from residents because that candidate supported something the residents desperately want, well that is how democracy is supposed to work. If that surprises or angers you, it might be time for you to step aside. 2. The City Has Consistently Put the Field in Jeopardy The field has been in jeopardy all along. It was begrudgingly added to the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan only after hundreds of residents gathered at City Hall to demand it. However, a review of numerous staff reports to City Council, the Strategic Advisory Group report, Urban Land Institute reports, and the Civic Working Group report shows that the City has never reaffirmed the need for the field or made forward progress on building it since. On the contrary, a review of these documents shows that the city has consistently supported all other aspects of the 2005 CCSP except the field. Not only did the parking lot get built, $47 million was Add to 8-A 02/09/16 109 spent on Tvonga Park, 365 apartments were built, and a private preschool and SMC classroom/administration building (the “ECEC”) continue to move forward – all on resident-owned land. Here is a timeline detailing not only the City’s failure to advance the field while moving forward on the ECEC and Civic Auditorium, but the City’s active challenging of the field location at the Civic Center.  June 2008 - A report detailed opportunities for expanded public use of high school facilities, including relocation and renovation of nearly all the athletic facilities on the Samohi campus, and installation of a turf field on the roof of the new gym/pool building. This was part of the City’s plan to use redevelopment money not only to renovate the Civic Auditorium, but also renovate all the athletic facilities at the high school. This was likely intended to free up the field space at the Civic Center, although it was not expressly stated at this time.  March 24, 2009 - Staff report supported seeking an RFQ for the ECEC. It refers only to shared uses relating to the theater buildings and not the athletic facilities at the Civic Center.  May 12, 2009 - Allocations of redevelopment funds were made for senior projects. The Civic Auditorium and related projects were allocated $46 million and the High School Joint Use Project was allocated $57 million.  June 9, 2009 - The death of the Civic Center Field was set in motion. The staff report says, “Another project consideration relates to the Civic Center Specific Plan’s call for a dedicated sports field as part of the Civic Auditorium Park. Creative Capital, as well as the Civic Center joint-use campus planning with the school district, envisions the area developed with more flexible open space that supports the adjacent cultural and community facilities. The demand for a dedicated sports field in the Civic Auditorium Park could be alleviated by creating a new sports field as part of the Memorial Park expansion or as part of the Civic Center Joint Use Project at Santa Monica High School.” It should be noted that the Fisher Lumber Site was purchased in 2004 for $18.5 million to expand Memorial Park but it continues to be used for city storage and is being paved for a metered parking lot.  May 2011, when the city learned that redevelopment funds might go away, it decided to move forward immediately with the renovation of the Civic Auditorium. The city continued negotiating with Nederlander as a joint venturer and hired Strategic Advisory Group to analyze how to pay for the Civic Auditorium with private funds. One of the suggestions made by the Strategic Advisory Group in their May 2011 report was, “The Civic parking lot could be developed to generate funds to pay renovation costs.” It goes on to say that, “If the City kept a portion of the lot for the Early Childhood Education Center, up to five additional acres could be made available for development.” It doesn’t say why the ECEC should remain, but the report did caution, “It is our understanding that community opposition to development of the [field] site would be fierce.”  May 24, 2011 - The city agreed to enter into an MOU between the City and SMMUSD for the ironically named Civic Center Joint Use Agreement at the high school, which would conveniently leave the Civic parking lot available for development. At the same time, the City shifted funding for the ECEC from redevelopment money to the general fund “to ensure the project moves forward expeditiously.”  June 14, 2011 meeting, Council approved an expansion of the ECEC building from 12,500 sq ft to 16,000 sq ft, an increase the ECEC play area from 7,500 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft, and the removal of the adjacent 50-car surface parking lot required by the CCSP. No discussion appeared in the staff report relating to whether this expansion impacted the field or parking.  February 14, 2012 - City Council approved entering into an MOU with SMC for the ECEC. There was still no progress on the field at the Civic Center.  August 14, 2012 - When the redevelopment funds decreased more significantly than expected, City Council suspended BOTH the Civic Auditorium project and the High School Joint Use MOU. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 110 The City continued moving forward with the $47 million Tvonga Park because it was “well underway.” There was no impact on the ECEC funding and it doesn’t appear that any reconsideration was made of the $5.56 million general fund subsidy for the ECEC.  October 23, 2012 - The staff report highlighted as key to private financing, “if the adjacent site is leveraged for a cash payment dedicated to the Civic renovation in the form of a ground lease or similar agreement” with no discussion of the impact this development might have on the field.  May/June 2013 - The City hired the Urban Land Institute to look at replacement funding for the Civic Auditorium and the entire 10-acre parcel was fair game. However, no consultant was hired to investigate how to fund the Sports Facility Shared Use Project that had also been cancelled. Furthermore, no direction appears to have been given to ULI that the space allotted for the field in the 2005 Specific Plan was off-limits and not available for commercial development to fund the Civic Auditorium renovation. Some of the “key questions” asked by the Urban Land Institute were, “Is [the sports field and open space] compatible with the strategy to renovate the facility and make it self-sufficient or should the plan be revised?” Is there a minimum area of the parking lot land required to be redeveloped in order to provide a feasible funding option?” “What might be the best types of development at this site?” These are not questions that a City would ask if the sports field was a given. The report goes on to say that, “The proposal to develop a soccer field as a shared use with Samo High is outdated, and is no longer desired by the school.” Nobody seems to know what makes the need for field space in an overcrowded high school outdated or who at the District would have said the school didn’t want a field in the wake of the cancellation of the High School Joint Use Plan. With no explanation, the Urban Land Institute says, “Uses can still include the planned Early Childhood Center.” Why? The Urban Land Institute says, “the entire 10 acres that currently encompass the Auditorium Special Use District within the Specific Plan must now be replanned. While the Early Childhood Center currently proposed in the District is still a viable use, … the proposal to incorporate a soccer field within the acreage, to be shared by Samo High is now obsolete. The space that this use would have occupied within the District has therefore been reconsidered by the panel.” It suggested, “A mix of complimentary uses should be explored: boutique hotel and conference center; residential apartments; artist in residence; creative commercial office; and pedestrian activated ground floor retail.” There is no way anyone would interpret this to support the field.  June 11, 2013 – The staff report called the ULI report “a clear vision for the creation of a new arts and cultural district, one that would encompass the entire 10-acre site” and asked to move forward with a working group to “clarify the preferred complement of uses at the site … and the preparation of …economic analysis from the various cultural use and development options. Again, no statement was made to preserve the field.  August 13, 2013 – The staff report stated that one of the CWG’s objectives was to “Explore an appropriate mix of compatible uses, from open space to additional facilities as identified in the Urban Land Institute report.” Given this charge, there is no way the field was intended to be preserved since it was clearly opposed by the ULI report. Again, no statement was made by the city that space allotted for the field in the 2005 Specific Plan was off-limits and not available for commercial development to fund the Civic Auditorium renovation.  June 9, 2015 - the ECEC was expanded again from 16,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft in three buildings to accommodate SMC’s needs, with height increased from 25 to 40 feet. There was no discussion of whether this would impact the field space or the development options for the Civic Auditorium, even with a lease payment of $1 per year. The Civic Center Specific Plan and EIR Add to 8-A 02/09/16 111 were amended to accommodate the changes. At the same time, no action was taken to build the field at the Civic or on campus, while  September 2015 – The Civic Working Group Report lists as a Guiding Principle, “Investigate plans that would allow for a full size multi-use playing field on the site,” and lists as a Priority for Council Consideration, “Address community desire for a field on this site by building fields elsewhere.” That certainly doesn’t sound like the field is a “given.” And now council is here to accept the CWG Report, consider the ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration,’ and to consider the proposed alternatives and direct staff to issue an RFQ for the renovation and operation of the Civic Auditorium as a first step in implementing the CWG’s recommendations. This means the playing field IS before Council tonight because it is part of the land specifically considered by the CWG and the CWG has made recommendations with respect to the field space. There is no need to study the viability of a field that is “a given” so that alternative presented by staff to “investigate” a field on the site is not acceptable and must be rejected. Obviously, the consideration of “building fields elsewhere” should also be rejected as it directly contradicts the 2005 CCSP. If the playing field is a “given,” then council must say so tonight by reaffirming the field promised under the 2005 CCSP. It must also amend the Working Group Report to include the field as a “given” in any planning documents or site maps shared with financing partners or developers for the Civic Auditorium. The field must be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a high school regulation-size sports field, with appropriate buffers and spectator seating, for use by the students of Santa Monica High School and the community. Council needs to take the next step for the field and direct staff to prepare a cost-analysis for the field and include an RFP for the field in the next budget cycle and then build the field as soon as possible. Progress can continue to be made studying funding options for the Civic Auditorium, but the field must also move forward. Failure to take these requested actions on the field tonight puts the playing field at further risk and, more importantly, shows a lack of commitment by Council to the field and the needs of our public high school students and community. 3. Parking Needs are Not Impacted by Building the Field Council are responding to residents with feigned concern that building the field would cause removal of 1000 parking spaces. This is a red herring. First, of course it will cause the removal of the surface lot because that is what the CCSP calls for. This is neither a surprise nor a new issue. Per the CCSP, "The Civic Center Parking Structure provides a means of replacing surface parking lots with public open space and the other public- oriented uses." So removal of the surface lot was not only intended, but its replacement has already been built. Second, the ECEC was supposed to have a 50-car lot to serve both the ECEC and the playing field. In 2011, one of the ECEC changes was removal of the surface parking lot to give the center more room to expand. The resolution said, "Whereas, the proposed CCSP amendments are consistent with the LUCE ... by retaining and promoting a more harmonious integration of the Center through the neighborhood through reduction in the amount of parking in surface lots, and a stronger, more prominent corner from an urban design perspective to define its 4th Street frontage;". I couldn't find any questioning of the removal of parking to expand the ECEC. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 112 Third, if the city had believed more parking was needed, it could have built parking under Tvonga Park but chose not to. It could have made the Civic Center Parking Structure even larger by building subterranean too, but chose not to. Finally, if the city still thinks more parking is needed, it can halt the Macerich/Arclight project and preserve Parking Structure 3, which contains 334 parking spots. But Council was not too concerned with parking at that meeting, stating that city lots are running below full capacity so visitors can simply park farther away from downtown and walk. Nobody is saying parking can’t also be built under the field, but a usable field must be placed on the ground NOW while the city continues to plan/fund the parking later. After all, additional parking for the Auditorium certainly isn’t needed now and won’t be needed until the city finalizes the renovation, which could be years/decades from now. Thank you for your consideration. Please do the right thing. Regards, Nikki Kolhoff 2628 29th Street FOSP Comment Below: ----- Forwarded Message ----- ****************************************************************************************** From: ZinaJosephs@aol.com To: council@smgov.net , councilmtgitems@smgov.net , kevin@mckeown.net , tony.vazquez@smgov.net , gleam.davis@smgov.net , sue.himmelrich@smgov.net , pam.oconnor@smgov.net , terry.oday@smgov.net, ted.winterer@smgov.net, clerk@smgov.net Sent: 2/6/2016 5:53:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time Subj: FOSP: City Council 2-9-16 item 8-A: Support for sports field Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. ************************************************************************** February 6, 2016 To: City Council From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park Re: Support for a sports field in the Civic Center Plan Dear City Council, The Board of Friends of Sunset Park requests that Santa Monica City Council take the following actions:  Reaffirm the field promised in 2005 under the Civic Center Specific Plan. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 113  Amend the Working Group Report to include the field as a “given” in any planning documents or site maps shared with financing partners or developers for the Civic Auditorium. The field must be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a high school regulation‐size sports field, with appropriate buffers and spectator seating, for use by the students of Santa Monica High School and the community.  Direct staff to prepare a cost‐analysis for the field and include an RFP for the field in the next budget cycle.  Build the field as soon as possible. A discussion of the field space should not be postponed as this only shows a lack of intent to preserve the field. Instead, Council must commit to the field space now to ensure that the field is not compromised by any future plans relating to the Civic Center. The following observations support our request: 1. Santa Monica lags behind its peers in open green space, including spaces suitable for athletic pursuits by our children and young adults. According to a report from the City of Santa Barbara[1], Santa Monica has only 1.4 developed park acres per 1,000 people (a total of 129 acres) compared to a median of 2.9 and 4.0 in Santa Barbara. The new zoning ordinance adds even more people, but not a comparable increase in open space, thereby exacerbating the open space deficiency. To put the shortfall in perspective, Santa Monica needs to add 138 acres of park space, more than doubling our existing park space, just to get to the median. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and surrounding parking lot is on land owned by the people of this city. The vision and the focus of planning efforts should be on greening the area as an open space, with a high school regulation‐size playing field surrounded by more open space and the possible inclusion of compatible low‐rise non‐commercial structures that facilitate public enjoyment and that are purposed and designed to enhance the people‐centered nature of this precious asset. The residents of Santa Monica desire and deserve more open green space. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium site is well suited for a park‐like setting that will attract locals, visitors, and tourists and that will enrich our city’s lifestyle and improve people’s well‐being. A field could not only serve athletic purposes, but also be used to house special tented events such as film festivals and the cat show, hold public gatherings, or serve as expansion space for Civic Center events. 2. The Open Space Element requires more open space at the Civic Center. Beginning with the 1997 City of Santa Monica Open Space Element, the Civic Center was envisioned as a location for “significant new parks and open spaces.” Open Space Element Policy 3.3 calls for the city to "Expand and develop the open space role of the Civic Center" and states that “A six acre multi‐use park is proposed at the corner of Pico and 4th.” Once this open space is lost, it can never be recovered. 3. A sports field was promised and is needed more than ever. In 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Civic Center along 4th Street, directly across from Santa Monica High School. The community has waited long enough. Historical buildings are important, but equally important are our high school students. The high school, with 3,000 students, is served by less field space now than when it had 1,000 students. As enrollment has increased, the District has constructed more buildings on campus to keep up with classroom space, resulting in even less athletic space on campus. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 114 The deficiency will only get bigger as the City’s population continues to grow under the new Zoning Ordinance and enrollment at the high school increases. Parents, teachers, administrators, coaches and students have all voiced the need for field space that will allow athletic events and practices to be held close to the Santa Monica High School campus instead of elsewhere in the city. This is the only possible expansion of field space around Santa Monica’s public high school. In addition to official school activities, the need for athletic fields has grown, with after school programs and thousands of residents playing soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, baseball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, after school programs, adult soccer and baseball and other sports. The City has only minimal field space and the result is a limited offering of sports participation to elite athletes only. 4. Adding fields at the airport is not enough. Some might try to say that the athletic space issue will be resolved through development of the airport into field space. First, even if 12 acres released from aviation use are developed, that is a drop in the bucket compared to what we need. Santa Monica will still only have 1.5 acres of park space per 1,000 people and remain 126 acres behind the median park space of similar cities in the Santa Barbara report. It is not practical for high school athletes to travel to the Airport Park for practice after school because of the distance/time factor. Furthermore, adding fields at the airport does not resolve the lack of field space at the high school itself. That can only be remedied by a field at the Civic Center. 5. Funding for the Civic Center Renovation Should not Stop the Field. City Council should not have given the Task Force the limited scope of paying for the Civic Center with the land that had been designated for the field. While the expected funding source for the renovation has dried up, all options should be available to replace the funding, instead of only commercial development of the field space being considered. Development of the parking lot would only yield $4 million per year for Auditorium renovation debt service. That is not worth the open space sacrifice and we can find that money elsewhere. Halt the $900,000 per year subsidy to Macerich for the Arclight and we are 25% there. Besides, revenue can't be an issue because, if we can afford to subsidize 110 preschool children with 2 acres in the Civic Center, then surely we can afford to subsidize thousands of our high school children with another 2 acres in the Civic Center. 6. Removing the Field from the Civic Center is Inequitable. Our wealthy residents have the option of sending their children to private schools with fancy athletic facilities. But our middle class and low‐income families get what we provide them in our public schools. This field would serve the residents of this city who are most in need of athletic fields and open space. Again, if we can allot 2 acres of public land for private childcare for 110 non‐resident preschool children, then surely we can allot 2 acres for thousands of public high school children who are city residents. Thank you, The Board of Friends of Sunset Park Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. [1] “The Comparative Indicators report is a snapshot of information in four key areas: general characteristics, financial indicators, public safety, and community services. The intent is to compare Santa Barbara to like communities. Every city faces different challenges based on expectations of service levels, fiscal constraints, and community demographics. The eleven California cities selected are enough like Santa Barbara to provide a basis for comparison of relative public service effectiveness and efficiency. The selected comparative cities include Berkeley, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 115 Carlsbad, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale, and Ventura.” Add to 8-A 02/09/16 116 councilmtgitems From:Liz Georges <liz.georges@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 08, 2016 11:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members:    The Civic Center Specific Plan of 2005 included a sports field at the Civic Center.  My understanding is that the inclusion  of this sports field as part of the plan is no longer certain.  This field is needed now more than ever both by the students  at Santa Monica High School and by the community at large. I ask that that you reaffirm the sport field’s inclusion as a  part of the Civic Center Specific Plan at your meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, and that it be included in present  and future discussions of the makeover of the Civic Center site. I ask also that inclusion of the sports field be presented  in any materials the City may prepare to attract investors for the purpose of the revitalization of the Civic Auditorium  and the surrounding site.  Our community is counting on this field, and has been waiting for it for years now. Please  honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. The voters will remember what action the City  Council takes on this matter for many years to come.    Sincerely,  Elizabeth Georges Paymer  Santa Monica, California    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.       Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of thi s pi ctu re from the In ternet. This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:Cathy Larson & Roger Allen <rcbreeze@rocketmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 12:45 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Feb. 9, 2016 Item 7-A Dear City Councilmembers, I support reducing the traffic speed on Bryn Mawr, Sunset, and Wellesley to 15mph. I have lived on Bryn Mawr for 19 years. In the last two years, afternoon cut through traffic speeding on our narrow street has exploded causing serious safety hazards. Thank you, Roger Allen Bryn Mawr resident Add to 8-A 02/09/16 2 councilmtgitems From:Aimee Knowlton <aimeeknowlton@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 6:18 AM To:amyiorio@hotmail.com Cc:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:Re: [leaders] 02-09-16 Meeting – A Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2016, at 11:07 AM, Pack 97 Email <listadm@pack97.com> wrote: Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you - Aimee Knowlton , Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. If you are bcced and you are interested in protecting the promise of this field - reply all (it will only go to the people on the to: and cc: line), change your name in the Thank you and send. Obviously only looking for those who believe in what the note says but given all of our field constraints in our kids sports I know this is a group that believes in this issue. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 councilmtgitems From:Virginia DeVaul <virginiadevaul@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 6:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Virginia DeVaul Add to 8-A 02/09/16 4 councilmtgitems From:Margery Kratz <margerykratz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:06 AM To:councilmtgitems; +manager@smgov.net; +fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Margery Kratz, Santa Monica, CA 90405 CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 5 councilmtgitems From:Walter Thorne <waltthorne@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:24 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; civiccenterfield@gmail.com Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council Members, Please reaffirm and prioritize the development of sports fields as part of the Civic Center Development plan approved in 2005. Build the promised athletic fields now and fulfill the promise made by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased over the last 11 years and continues to increase with development and growing density in our city. We need your help to provide safe space for our youth and adult citizens to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy lifestyles, positive community interactions, and goal-oriented programs. Please take note of what we are saying and act accordingly. Your action (or lack of action) on this agenda item will directly affect how I encourage others to vote in the Fall. Sincerely, Walter Thorne Add to 8-A 02/09/16 1 councilmtgitems From:David Garden <davidgarden@earthlink.net> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:33 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Re: RE - Civic Center: Agenda Item 8A : Council Meeting February 9th, 2016 Attachments:civic-workshop2-OnlineToolRawData.xlsx Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Dear Council, I have created some additional sheet tabs at the bottom of the Excel spreadsheet that break out the totals of some of the columns that pertain to my written comments. I hope this helps. The spreadsheet was created by the someone in the City of Santa Monica, whomever ran the Civic Center survey. They might be able to help you as well. The new version is attached below. Thanks, David On Feb 8, 2016, at 4:54 PM, councilmtgitems wrote: Hello David,   Can you please provide a better formulated copy of your Excel spreadsheet? Otherwise, the columns do  not carry over for members of the public or Council to understand what is being presented to them.  Please do so for each tab, which will help it to read easier.   Thank you.         From: Council Mailbox   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 2:43 PM  To: Tony Vazquez <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Pam  OConnor <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>; Gleam Davis  <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Kevin McKeown Fwd  <kevin@mckeown.net>  Cc: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: FW: RE ‐ Civic Center: Agenda Item 8A : Council Meeting February 9th, 2016 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 2 Council‐   Please see email below re: Civic Center.   Clerk‐   Add‐to for 2/9 meeting.   Thanks,   Stephanie     From: David Garden [mailto:davidgarden@earthlink.net]   Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:02 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: RE ‐ Civic Center: Agenda Item 8A : Council Meeting February 9th, 2016 Dear City Council Members, I am writing to strongly oppose any type of Hotel to be included as part of the Civic Center Project. The staff report prepared for discussion as agenda Item 8A includes extremely misleading information prepared by HR&A consultants. They digested details from the recent Civic Center Survey, which would lead you to believe that a large percentage of residents are interested in building a Hotel at the Civic Center location. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am attaching the actual raw survey data file to this e-mail for you. Please look at it and make your own decision, do not take the HR&A trumped-up, "Pro-Development" methodology. The actual data show that of the total 1698 respondents who completed the survey only 12% or 205 people desired a Boutique Hotel and only 5% or 88 people desired a National Flag Hotel. These are extremely small percentages. This survey data comes from actual residents who attended the various Civic Working Group study meetings as well as other residents who completed the survey online. I appreciate you taking the time to strongly consider these important details that were deliberately left out of the staff report regarding this agenda item. Sincerely, David Garden Ocean Park Resident Community Activist College Professor & Filmmaker P.S. I have also attached a pdf file of the public comments that were left as part of the survey. They are very telling with respect to what the public desires at the Civic Center Project. A total of 868 (49%) of respondents selected a sports field to be built on the land. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 3 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 6 councilmtgitems From:Julie Millett <juliemillett@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members:    I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and  approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract  potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of  Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this  field a reality as soon as possible.    Thank you.    Sincerely,    Julie Millett  Santa Monica Resident    CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 7 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:10 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A.     From: Margery Kratz [mailto:margerykratz@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:18 AM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Fwd: 02‐09‐16 Meeting ‐ Agenda Item 8.A.  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Margery Kratz, Santa Monica, CA 90405 CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 8 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:20 AM To:Paul; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Feel the field.     ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Paul [mailto:zyglubia@aol.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 10:18 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Feel the field.     The only things we regret are the things we could have gave them.     Palm     Sent from my iPhone  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 9 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:20 AM To:jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Civic Working Group - Santa Monica Civic Auditorium     From: jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net [mailto:jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Civic Working Group ‐ Santa Monica Civic Auditorium  Dear Santa Monica City Council Members and City Staff: I doubt that I need to remind you, but please remember at Tuesday's City Council meeting what the Civic Working Group was formed to specifically do. Needless to say, it would be the worst shame for our great city if we do not use our collective and unified smarts and complete dedication to make sure our wonderful landmarked Civic Auditorium is revived to once again be a cultural and performance gem in the great City of Santa Monica! Peace & gratitude, Jerry Rubin 310-399-1000 City of Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 10 Help | Advanced Search Search [ ] [Go]  About the Civic o History  Planning Process o Civic Working Group o Project Library o Community Workshops  Rent the Civic o Frequently Asked Questions Inquiries? Email civic@smgov.net The Civic Working Group City Council appointed a 9 member Civic Working Group in October 2013 to advise Council on options for the future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The Working Group is comprised of 4 members who currently serve, or have served, on the Santa Monica's Arts, Landmarks, Planning, and Recreation and Parks Commissions, and 5 at-large members with broad knowledge of Santa Monica and professional expertise in 1 or more of a variety of relevant disciplines. Members: Linda J. Bozung Phil Brock Fred Deni Nina Fresco Frank Gruber Iao Katagiri Philip J. Orosco Jodi Summers Carey Wayne Upton The Civic Working Group holds its regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Wing, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Meetings Select a Year: [2015 \/] September 28 Agenda Add to 8-A 02/09/16 11 August 24 Agenda Minutes July 27 Cancelled July 15 Cancelled June 22 Cancelled June 13 Agenda Minutes May 20 Agenda Minutes April 27 Agenda Minutes March 23 Agenda Minutes February 23 Agenda Minutes February 01 Agenda Minutes January 31 Agenda Minutes January 26 Cancelled January 12 Agenda Minutes What We Do The Civic Working Group provides input on the development of recommendations for the renovation, programming and long-term operation of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Specifically, the Working Group is charged with meeting the following objectives:  Draft a vision for the future cultural and community use of the Civic as the hub of a cultural campus  Explore an appropriate mix of compatible adjacent uses, from open space to additional facilities as identified in the Urban Land Institute report  Evaluate potential financing options and programming and operating models for the Civic  Convene a community process to gather input and to build consensus regarding the future of the Civic  Provide Council with recommendations regarding the vision, feasible renovation options and the preferred long-term operating model for the Civic Staff Liaison Thomas Poon City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division Email: thomas.poon@smgov.net Phone: 310-458-8350 City of Santa Monica © 2016 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium | 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica California 90401 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy Add to 8-A 02/09/16 12 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:21 AM To:Aaliyah Grant; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: 02-09-2016 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.     From: Aaliyah Grant [mailto:asoncrane@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:09 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; fieldatcivic@gmail.com;  commissionerbrock@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐2016 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A.  Santa Monica High School and our entire parks & recreation community urgently need more field and open space! PLEASE help save the sports field at the Civic Center! Peacefully ~A. Grant Marsh family Sky above, Earth below...Peace within ◌ོ◌ོβειιа ᎦσטᏝ ◌ོ <>< Add to 8-A 02/09/16 13 councilmtgitems From:Santa Monica City Manager's Office Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:22 AM To:Susan Giesberg; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Civic Center Sports Field Comments     From: Susan Giesberg [mailto:susan.giesberg@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 8:00 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Fwd: Civic Center Sports Field Comments  My attempt to contact you bounced back and I am sending again. Please see below. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Susan Giesberg <susan.giesberg@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 3:41 PM Subject: Civic Center Sports Field Comments To: council@smgov.net Cc: manager@smgov.net, fieldatcivic@gmail.com Dear City Council Members, As we increasingly prioritize health and fitness throughout the City, let's make sure we keep our local kids at the top of the list! We are counting on you to insure that the Sports Field at the Civic Center continue to be a firm commitment in the Civic Center Specific Plan in the future as it was in 2005. Open space and fields of green are part of what makes our kids grow into healthy, agile, and active teens. Let's make it a reality in the near future. As always, looking for your commitment to the positive and under-developed attributes of our city. Thank you, Susan Giesberg Santa Monica City Clerk: I'd appreciate your including this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9,2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 14 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:34 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Working Group - Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net [mailto:jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office  Subject: Civic Working Group ‐ Santa Monica Civic Auditorium  Dear Santa Monica City Council Members and City Staff: I doubt that I need to remind you, but please remember at Tuesday's City Council meeting what the Civic Working Group was formed to specifically do. Needless to say, it would be the worst shame for our great city if we do not use our collective and unified smarts and complete dedication to make sure our wonderful landmarked Civic Auditorium is revived to once again be a cultural and performance gem in the great City of Santa Monica! Peace & gratitude, Jerry Rubin 310-399-1000 City of Santa Monica Add to 8-A 02/09/16 15 Help | Advanced Search Search [ ] [Go]  About the Civic o History  Planning Process o Civic Working Group o Project Library o Community Workshops  Rent the Civic o Frequently Asked Questions Inquiries? Email civic@smgov.net The Civic Working Group City Council appointed a 9 member Civic Working Group in October 2013 to advise Council on options for the future of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The Working Group is comprised of 4 members who currently serve, or have served, on the Santa Monica's Arts, Landmarks, Planning, and Recreation and Parks Commissions, and 5 at-large members with broad knowledge of Santa Monica and professional expertise in 1 or more of a variety of relevant disciplines. Members: Linda J. Bozung Phil Brock Fred Deni Nina Fresco Frank Gruber Iao Katagiri Philip J. Orosco Jodi Summers Carey Wayne Upton The Civic Working Group holds its regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Wing, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Meetings Add to 8-A 02/09/16 16 Select a Year: [2015 \/] September 28 Agenda August 24 Agenda Minutes July 27 Cancelled July 15 Cancelled June 22 Cancelled June 13 Agenda Minutes May 20 Agenda Minutes April 27 Agenda Minutes March 23 Agenda Minutes February 23 Agenda Minutes February 01 Agenda Minutes January 31 Agenda Minutes January 26 Cancelled January 12 Agenda Minutes What We Do The Civic Working Group provides input on the development of recommendations for the renovation, programming and long-term operation of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Specifically, the Working Group is charged with meeting the following objectives:  Draft a vision for the future cultural and community use of the Civic as the hub of a cultural campus  Explore an appropriate mix of compatible adjacent uses, from open space to additional facilities as identified in the Urban Land Institute report  Evaluate potential financing options and programming and operating models for the Civic  Convene a community process to gather input and to build consensus regarding the future of the Civic  Provide Council with recommendations regarding the vision, feasible renovation options and the preferred long-term operating model for the Civic Staff Liaison Thomas Poon City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division Email: thomas.poon@smgov.net Phone: 310-458-8350 City of Santa Monica © 2016 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium | 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica California 90401 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy Add to 8-A 02/09/16 17 Anne Samartha From:Denise Anderson-Warren Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:34 AM To:Anne Samartha Subject:FW: Council Meeting Agenda 8A. Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium Anne, please process thus as an add‐to for tonight's meeting.    Thank you.  Denise Anderson‐Warren  ________________________________________  From: Elaine Polachek  Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:22 AM  To: Denise Anderson‐Warren  Subject: Fwd: Council Meeting Agenda 8A. Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium    For the record.        Elaine M. Polachek  Assistant City Manager  City of Santa Monica  Begin Forwarded Message:  From: "Albin Gielicz" <samoalbin@gmail.com>  Subject: Council Meeting Agenda 8A. Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium  Date: 08 February 2016 22:08  To: "Tony Vazquez" <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>, "terry.oday@stanfordalumni.org"  <terry.oday@stanfordalumni.org>, "gleam.davis@gmail.com" <gleam.davis@gmail.com>, "Kevin McKeown Fwd"  <kevin@mckeown.net>, "pam.oconnor.samo@gmail.com" <pam.oconnor.samo@gmail.com>, "Sue Himmelrich"  <suehimmelrich@gmail.com>, "tedwinterer@gmail.com" <tedwinterer@gmail.com>  Cc: "Elaine Polachek" <Elaine.Polachek@SMGOV.NET>, "Rick Cole" <Rick.Cole@SMGOV.NET>    Dear Mayor Vazquez and Council Members,    I can only assume that your inboxes are full of emails like this, so I'll be brief.    As a resident and Rec and Parks Commissioner, I'd like to advocate for a playing field at the Civic once it is redeveloped.    I would like to add that I support the inclusion of adequate subterranean parking beneath the field in the new plan.   Another idea would be to put the field on top of the new Civic Auditorium, similar to the hotel in Singapore designed by  Moshe Safdi, but I understand that such a plan be challenging.    Next, I feel that we need to seriously consider private funding for the redevelopment as well as how it will be operated  and maintained moving forward. This does not seem like something the City should continue to administer once  completed.    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 18 Lastly, I'd like to comment about the current Civic Auditorium.  I know it has an illustrious past and some consider it to  be architecturally significant, but I would not be dismayed if it is decided to completely redevelop the auditorium.  In  fact, I feel that our insistence on preserving the current building will limit the site's full potential. I hope that we can  maintain open minds when it comes to its redevelopment.    All the best,    Albin  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 19 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:35 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: SM Civic playing field Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Jessica Handy [mailto:jhandy@codegreensolutions.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 9:56 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: SM Civic playing field    The teens at Samohi and our entire Santa Monica community have waited 11 years for a sports field on the Santa  Monica Civic parking lot. We can turn asphalt into grass. Help promote wellness ‐ vote now for the multi‐purpose playing  field at the SM Civic.    On a personal note, the area adult soccer teams have to play at midnight because there are not enough fields to  accommodate the interest in staying fit. Would be great to have more green space that can be enjoyed by all.    Thanks,    Jessica Handy, LEED® AP  Director, CodeGreen Solutions  Santa Monica | San Francisco  424.268.0539    mobile  415.432.7055    fax  jhandy@codegreensolutions.com  www.codegreensolutions.com    CG | fb | t | in      Save more than your money—think before you print!   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 20   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 21 councilmtgitems From:Clerk Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:55 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 8A: Civic Working Group Report on Civic Center     From: John Cyrus Smith [mailto:johncysmith@gmail.com]   Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 1:54 PM  To: Kevin McKeown <Kevin.McKeown@SMGOV.NET>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich  <suehimmelrich@gmail.com>; Tony Vazquez <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Pam OConnor  <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Gleam Davis <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>;  Clerk Mailbox <Clerk.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Clerk Mailbox <Clerk.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Item 8A: Civic Working Group Report on Civic Center  Dear Council, As a dedicated Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commissioner, I believe there are three things the City Council can and must do as it debates the Civic Working Group’s Report on the future of our Civic Center: 1) Ensure the site includes a full-sized, multi-purpose athletic field for use by Santa Monica High School and every resident and visitor to our city… 2) Reconsider the construction of the Early Childhood Education Center, if it is to be primarily used as a glorified day care center for the children of already well-compensated City, SMC and Rand employees, many which do not even live here… 3) Make sure the Civic Auditorium is run by a private entity and can become a new and worthwhile cultural entity, and if it cannot, consider ways to preserve the wonderful, land-marked facade and create something more utilitarian and culturally positive on the site… Here’s why… Santa Monica High is home to thousands of students. The 2005 Civic Center Plan committed to a much- needed field on the Civic site. That promise should not be broken. Kicking the can down the road by dangling possible future fields at the airport is unacceptable, and would only add unnecessary traffic to our city from its most congested area, (4th and the I-10) to its most contested one (SMO). The Council, by making a full-sized, multi-purpose field a priority, would be delivering on a promise to those thousands of SaMoHi students, while also serving our residents and visitors with a wonderful green space the site surely needs. The field would also serve as the “glue” which connects and unites the Civic Center with the many fine facilities such as Barham Hall and the Greek Amphitheatre, which can and should be used to compliment any venue the Civic Auditorium might eventually become. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 22 The Early Childhood Education Center is a noble pursuit… Who would not want to support the creation of a place that serves our neediest and most-vulnerable young residents? But the ECEC as conceived now is no such a place: It would serve primarily the children of three entities; City, SMC and Rand employees, many who do not even live here. The parents of those children, to be sure, are well-compensated. Surely, Rand can and should fund its own daycare on its own site, like other progressive companies. Surely, the City can and should utilize present space such as the Ken Edwards Center or the Palisades Park site for its daycare. How nice it would be for our seniors and children to mingle in the same place, benefitting and enriching the lives of each other. I have taught at SMC. My son attends school there. Please do not tell me there is not existing space at the college for a daycare paid for by the SMC employees whose children would benefit from it. One final point: An expensive and new building on city-owned land will not produce better children, but one or two dedicated teachers in any loving environment will. There are less-expensive alternatives to the ECEC and the Council can and must consider and encourage their implementation. Finally, the Civic Auditorium itself. I was part of the “Save the Civic” group which advocated for the creation of the Civic Working Group and advocated for many of its members. I commend their efforts and dedication. Clearly, history has shown us the city has proved to be a less-than-ideal Civic steward. I say this not as criticism but as fact. The City Council can and must allow a private entity to give the Civic a second life as a new cultural venue, where a small King Tut exhibit, or a Tom Petty concert, or the Santa Monica Symphony, or a marquee movie screening during the AFI Convention could be screened. The new Civic must be all these things and must earn its place in the Civic Center’s future. If it cannot, then the best option might be to preserve its landmarked façade and create something on the site that will serve the above uses and much more. A white elephant serves no one and takes up a lot of space. The Civic must be reborn, or it must be allowed to fade gently into history. These decisions are complex and difficult. Positive change will take time. There will be winners and losers. But the right decisions outlined above can and must be made and the right actions taken. Anything less is to squander the opportunity to be truly “civic” to the Civic Center’s future. In closing, I commend and stand with the many students and parents in support of a full-sized, multi- purpose field. When deciding the Civic Center’s future, the field is a good place for the Council to start. Sincerely, John C. Smith, Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commissioner johncysmith@gmail.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 23 Add to 8-A 02/09/16 24 councilmtgitems From:Peter Mao <peter.mao@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:57 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Peter Mao, 1115 20th St. #2 Santa Monica, CA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 25 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:02 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Field Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Andrew Browning [mailto:ahb3@me.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 8:42 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: civiccenterfield@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Field  Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given”. Children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Warm regards, Andrew Browning - Santa Monica Vikings Youth Lacrosse: President CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 26 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:02 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A ~ FIELD AT CIVIC CENTER Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Poladian, Samantha [mailto:spoladian@savills‐studley.com] On Behalf Of Pucci, Bart  Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting  Agenda Item 8.A ~ FIELD AT CIVIC CENTER     Dear City Council Members: Please keep the Civic Center Field that was promised to SAMOHI. The community deserves to have the City Council reaffirm our previously approved Civic Center Field plan from 2005. We need this field space adjacent to SAMOHI now more than ever. Thank you, Bart & Kelly Pucci 125 17th Street Santa Monica CA 310.899.3020 Samantha Poladian On behalf of Kelly and Bart Pucci Add to 8-A 02/09/16 27 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:02 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Subject: Item 8A — Civic Center (field) Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: laura@laurawilsonesq.com [mailto:laura@laurawilsonesq.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 7:59 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: Subject: Item 8A — Civic Center (field)    Council@smgov.net    Subject: Item 8A — Civic Center (field)    Dear City Council Members,    Show you support for residents and students at SAMOH. Commit to build the playing field promised in 2005.    The balance of benefits to the community with use of a playing field for 1000’s of users far out weighs the use of the  property for the ECEC….    Why give our land away to a use that so few residents will use or benefit from?    Common sense demands the civic center land be used for the benefit of the majority NOT and few.    Laura Wilson      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 28 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:03 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Civic Center Sports Field Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Anna Shirley [mailto:anna@shirleyco.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 7:20 PM  To: Council Mailbox; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: Civic Center Sports Field    Dear City Council Members, I hope you are all doing well. My name is Anna Shirley and I request that you reaffirm  inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was PROMISED to the community and APPROVED in 2005 Civic Center  Specific Plan, making it a given. The Children and Adults of our great city of Santa Monica deserve and desperately need  this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible.  Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter. Best, Anna Shirley/ Santa Monica               CITY CLERK‐ Please include this letter in the Public Record for the City Council Meeting                  February 9, 2016. Thank You    Sent from my iPad    Add to 8-A 02/09/16 29 councilmtgitems From:Blythe Holden <blythe@connexity.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:23 AM To:councilmtgiterns@smgov.net; councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:2-09-2016 Meeting - Agenda item 8-A (Fields) Importance:High Dear City Council Members:    As a Santa Monica resident and mother of two boys, I urge you to approve inclusion of the Sports Field at the Civic  Center as was promised to the Santa Monica community in 2005.    Thank you  Blythe Holden  610 Euclid St.    City Clerk: Please include this letter in public record for the city council meeting of Feb 9, 2016      BLYTHE HOLDEN | Chief Legal Officer & EVP | Connexity, Inc. 12200 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90064 P (310) 903-4205 F (424) 259-4205 E blythe@connexity.com      Add to 8-A 02/09/16 30 councilmtgitems From:Adriana Senior <agesenior@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:44 AM To:councilmtgitems; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A. I believe it is critical that the City Council publicly reaffirms and reprioritizes its support for the field at the Civic Center at tonight's meeting. I can't be there in person, but I have an 8th grader entering Samohi next year and a 3rd grader to follow, and would not want to see that important field space would be lost for the high school. Regards, Adriana Senior Add to 8-A 02/09/16 31 councilmtgitems From:DeMacena, Amy <Amy_DeMacena@spe.sony.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:49 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A. Importance:High Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Your vision is appreciated. Thank you Amy de Macena SANTA MONICA CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 32 councilmtgitems From:Erin Jones <pandejones@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting – Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members, I am a parent of 3 kids in Santa Monica, have been a manager for youth sports and currently a coach for Special Olympics for many years. My daughter who helped lead Samohi Softball for the first time to 2 CIF Championship games and became CIF Player of the Year, never had a school field to play on. It was torn down with the promise of a new softball field. It still has not happened! Her team had to walk to memorial park for years and continues even now along with baseball, women's soccer and lacrosse. She went on and is now playing D1 ball along with many other Samohi grads in collegiate sports across the country. My point is that our Santa Monica community builds strong people: athletes, musicians, artists and successful business people. World class. Santa Monica needs to support and nurture our youth. Our high school needs facilities that are representative of our high achieving community. Did you know there may be as many as 3 sports teams practicing on the baseball field at the same time? Not only is this unproductive, but opens a door for liability if an injury occurs. We need field space on or adjacent to Samohi so that every sport including Title IX teams such as softball can have a home field and proudly represent their community. It is vital we support OUR PEOPLE and their opportunity for growth through invested facilities. Our people are the ones who make things happen and bring pride to our city. Not the transient populations of people who come and go thru a boutique hotel or mixed use project daily. We can't lose sight of the foundation of our community and "Our People". Give OUR PEOPLE the space they need to grow, develop and represent our proud community. Please reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. Please honor your commitment. Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Erin Jones Santa Monica, CA P.S. CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 33 councilmtgitems From:Shawn Senior <slsenior@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Shawn Senior Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 34 councilmtgitems From:Patti Senior <pattisr@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a “given” in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Thank you, Patti Senior Santa Monica CITY CLERK – Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 35 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:08 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: PLEASE BUILD A PLAYING FIELD AT THE CIVIC CENTER NOW! Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight's meeting.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Kathryn Boole [mailto:kboole@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 9:27 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Subject: PLEASE BUILD A PLAYING FIELD AT THE CIVIC CENTER NOW!    To Our City Council,    I understand that the 2 acre playing field that was designated in 2005 in the Civic Center Specific Plan, to be built in the  location of the Santa Monica Civic parking lot across from Samohi, is still under discussion.  Why has this field not been  built?  It is so needed by the students at Samohi, and would be much appreciated by our residents who could use it for  sports when not in use by the students.    I am a Samohi grad and an SAA member and longtime Santa Monica resident.  I know first‐hand how little green space  there is for the thousands of students who attend the school.  Almost 1000 kids play team sports at Samohi.  These  athletic endeavors keep their bodies and minds healthy.  Over the past five years their outdoor athletic space has been  cut by half.  Most of them have to travel off campus to practice.  That is a deplorable situation for our students.  This  field adjacent to Samohi would help,so much to,alleviate the need for,playing space.  It CANNOT be located in another  part of the city that they would have to be transported to.    I'm amazed that this playing field has sat on the "drawing board", unrealized, since 2005.  It's about time to allocate  funds for this field that has been in the plan for the Civic Center since 2005, and to begin construction in 2017.  Let's "get  up,off our behinds" and make this much needed asset to our city's residents and future residents a reality!    Kathryn Boole  Kboole@gmail.com      Sent from my iPad  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 36   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 37 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Field space     From: Tracey Hom [mailto:traceyhom@yahoo.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:00 AM  To: Council Mailbox; Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Eva Mayoral;  Laurie Lieberman; Ralph Mechur; Crystal; Catherine Baxter  Subject: Field space  I have not heard any of you give one reasonable explanation as to why providing the children of this city with field space is not the overriding priority. Not one. Why because the only reason is that field space will not generate money. Let me explain something to you. My daughters played and are playing softball in college. We could not get field space to play travel ball. Soccer gets priority, and then the beer leagues got priority over girls playing softball. Be clear that in the 2010 Samo graduating softball players (CIF champions), 5 girls played college softball, 2011 all three seniors played college softball, 2013 2 of the 4 seniors (CIF runner ups), 2014 all of the seniors (CIF champions). BUT, we all had to travel long distances to play travel ball. I drove my daughters 68 miles each direction 3 times per week to play and train. Then you removed the softball stadium from SAMO and we were told it would be replaced. It was in the renderings. I got shot down ( I mean nasty screaming and the end of friendships because I refused to blindly go along with the BB(?) proponents) when I said it would not get built. Oh no the SAMO administration said, there is nothing to worry about. YES there is. There are creepy men that hang around Memorial Park. High school girls are worried about going to the restrooms. These girls have to get to Memorial Park each day carrying back packs and softball gear. Then they are forced to share those fields. Over the last 12 years, we have been promised so many times that we would get more field space. It has all been a lie. What is it going to take to make the school district and the city to work together to provide field space to these kids. The girls deserve to have a softball field as part of the high school or adjacent to the high school. The girls deserve to have a safer environment and should not be required to hoof it to Memorial every day. Many of us work and cannot pick up the girls each day to drive them to Memorial and why should we have to. On the flip side, when you purchased Fischer Lumber for the exorbitant price of $18,000,000+, we were promised field space. Another lie. The last thing Santa Monica needs is more apartments, more retail and more traffic. You would not let us have a Target, yet you have made the area around the high school so much more congested with all of the new units. We need field space. You should have build subterranean parking under Tongva park or made the world's ugliest parking structure (behind the court house) bigger (added subterranean) instead of making street lots. Look at Pico, there are at least three new multi story apartment buildings which are just creating more traffic. You and the building commission created this traffic and parking problem, now you want to make it the kids' problem. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 38 For goodness sake, do the right thing. Put the children of this city ahead of developers, homeless people and parking lots. Just once do the right thing. Designate field space that cannot be taken away. It will also help property values. Orange county has designed communities with tons of field space. It is a selling point. Tracey P. Hom Esq. 10850 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 825 Los Angeles, California 90024 310 749 5343 310 552 7552 Facsimile Add to 8-A 02/09/16 39 councilmtgitems From:Audrey Sternberg <mermaidaud@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:09 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. My family was recently pushed out of Santa Monica by the Ellis Act. While we were forced to move out of the city that I have loved and lived in my whole life, my son wanted to continue playing soccer in the Santa Monica AYSO region. His Spring team just lost practice time due to the shortage of local playing fields. Please don't let the heart and soul of Santa Monica continue to be swallowed up by hyper-gentrification. Thank you for your consideration, Audrey Add to 8-A 02/09/16 40 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:16 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Agenda Item 8-A: Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium Council‐    Please see email below re: Civic Center.    Clerk‐    Add‐to for tonight’s Council meeting.    Thanks,  Stephanie    From: Carol Lemlein [mailto:lemlein@aol.com]   Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:13 AM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: Rick Cole; Karen Ginsberg; Martin Pastucha  Subject: Agenda Item 8‐A: Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium  Mayor Vazquez, Mayor Pro‐Tem Winterer, and Council Members, I am writing you on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Santa Monica Conservancy regarding the future of  the Civic Auditorium.  As you are aware, our mission is focused specifically on the preservation of the historic  structures and places in Santa Monica.  We have consistently supported efforts to preserve, rehabilitate and  revitalize the Auditorium, coming to you when concern for its future escalated with the cancellation of  redevelopment funding in 2012 and, in 2013, supporting the formation of what is now known as the Civic  Working Group. Today we are strongly in support of the staff recommendation for your action on the Working  Group’s final report. The Civic Auditorium is a City Landmark and an important example of mid‐century modern design created by  architect Welton Beckett in 1958, the only example of Beckett’s work in Santa Monica.  In the current Historic  Resource Inventory, it is considered to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places – that is to say, it  is among the most significant buildings in Santa Monica. It is also significant for a technical achievement; the  unique engineering design of its hydraulic floor, which allows its assembly space to accommodate a wide  range of uses. The Civic Auditorium has played a central role in the cultural life of the City, as a site for the Academy Awards,  concerts both classical and popular, expositions, and more recently as a site for the Santa Monica Symphony  and Stairway to the Stars.  In 2013, when you formed the Civic Working Group to advise you on the renovation and revitalization of the  Civic Auditorium as a cultural center, you chartered them to develop specific recommendations about the site  Add to 8-A 02/09/16 41 to assure the Auditorium’s preservation and financial sustainability while achieving as many as possible of the  goals described by the community in public processes over the past decade. Their report is before you today, and we strongly support it. Furthermore, we agree with staff that  with the Downtown Specific Plan and the High School Facilities Plan underway, it will be much more  productive to move forward immediately with an RFQ for the Civic Auditorium itself, seeking an entity that  recognizes the potential of the Auditorium to return to its former role as a cultural centerpiece of our City and  has the wherewithal to implement its vision.   We are concerned that in its current state, minimally maintained and lacking a much‐needed seismic retrofit,  the Civic could be damaged beyond repair in the next major earthquake.   Please act in favor of the staff recommendation tonight. Sincerely,  Carol Lemlein President, Santa Monica Conservancy www.smconservancy.org Add to 8-A 02/09/16 42 councilmtgitems From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:17 AM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Terry O’Day; Kevin McKeown Fwd Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: 02-09-16 Meeting Agenda Item 8.A ~ FIELD AT CIVIC CENTER - Importance:High Council‐  Please see email below re: Civic Center.  Clerk‐  Add‐to for tonight’s Council meeting.  Thanks,  Stephanie  From: Jones, Penn [mailto:Penn.Jones@latimes.com]   Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 6:35 PM  To: Council Mailbox  Cc: pandejones@aol.com; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com  Subject: 02‐09‐16 Meeting  Agenda Item 8.A ~ FIELD AT CIVIC CENTER ‐  Importance: High     Dear City Council Members:      Please keep the Civic Center Field that was promised to SAMOHI.     The community deserves to have the City Council reaffirm our previously approved Civic Center  Field plan from  2005.      The needs are obvious, as our City bursts at the seams with traffic congestion in and around our  public schools; from safety, better High School/scholastic student experience, following through  from a City’s perspective on their word goes a long way in providing leadership to our youth and  so much more.      We need this field space adjacent to SAMOHI now more then ever. It is time for our City Council  to honor this valuable community commitment.      Thank you ‐     Penn   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 43   Penn H Jones VP Advertising Los Angeles Times e penn.jones@latimes.com o 213-237-4460 m 310-999-5609 www.latimes.com  Join the conversation. Media Kit: http://trb365.com/   Add to 8-A 02/09/16 44 councilmtgitems From:Erin Jones <jonesie434@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Conner Greene Toronto Blue Jays 2301 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica Ca. 90405 Santa Monica City Council 02-09-16 Meeting-Agenda Item 8.A. Dear Santa Monica City Council: Hello, my name is Conner Greene. I am a baseball player in the Toronto Blue Jays Organization of Major League Baseball. I was born at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica and grew up in the Santa Monica school system. John Muir, Lincoln, and then Santa Monica High School. I remember my freshman year in high school especially because of the excitement of all the development that was going to be done. A parking garage, two new playing fields for practicing and games. The money has been raised, the council has agreed to let these builders build because they were making playing space for the school. Kids are going to benefit by this construction. No longer would we have to share the baseball field, with the football team, the soccer team, the band, all the field events in track as that's where they practiced and held meets. Shot put holes in the outfield of the baseball field, practically no grass left because football practice was held in the rain. Couldn't practice after the football season because you had to be off the field for two months for the grass to grow. We never could use the field when we needed it. We were allowed only for the short baseball season to use the field, forget about practicing. We were not allowed to use the field during the summer because the only way to restore it to a condition to make it through nine months of school year took a lot of work. As frustrating this was was for all the student athletes, I can only imagine how hard it must've been for the adults to try and coordinate how and who were going to get to use the extremely limited space and to try to conduct a normal athletic program. We had to walk every day to 14th St. to share a field at that location with the entire city who all had their programs and their permits. We couldn't have normal batting practice because there were other teams in the outfield, either soccer or girls softball and men's softball and others. My freshman year all excitement, fields coming; sophomore year not this year they are putting it off a year, junior year we're not going to get it done this year, senior year more of the same. During that junior year to make up for not having a new field the baseball team was Add to 8-A 02/09/16 45 given $250,000 out of the funds in new grass for the outfield and other improvements for the baseball season. That was wonderful it was beautiful. My father got upset when upon the completion of the baseball season it was a immediately torn up again as spring football began. He felt that spending $250,000 for grass for 21 baseball games was a little silly. I graduated in 2013. Here we are 2016 and still nothing. Since I was there they have closed the girls softball field and there is less space than there was before. I don't know if you realize the logistics, freshman can't play with seniors so you have several teams for every sport. Six sports with several teams on one field doesn't work. Everyone loses a chance to have a quality high school athletic experience. I can understand including all these wonderful plans for the children when you were raising money and giving the community trade-offs for building this giant project as who wouldn't want to donate or except new growth as it was going to help the youth of our community. What I don't understand is that once you got the money, the funding, why would you continue to build up the hopes up for so many of the students year after year and then try to renege on your pledge. I mean I was just a kid and it's hard for me to understand all the business parts of this as I'm barely a man now and I'm trying to learn to be an adult, but is this standard politics? At John Adams middle school we used to have a wonderful practice place and when I was really small we would go out and throw the ball around on the weekend. Then the city college built a nice big soccer field when I was about 12 at that location and after they built it, when my father and I would try to play catch and when we were the only two people on the entire field, I mean it's a big field many acres for sure, we would be chased down by a security guard who demanded our permit and since we didn't have one would be asked to leave or be arrested. It was the silliest thing this big empty field that you no longer could use. I'm guessing you older people see this as progress but let me tell you, it is not. It was terrible. It was frustrating. Looking back it was sad. So what I'm saying and asking is, do the right thing. Let sports be part of our young men and women lives. Stop doing what you did to my generation and stop squeezing us out. We have a brand-new Starbucks on every corner. Condominiums are going up everywhere you're adding more people with less room to run. You made a commitment, raised the money for it on the premise of adding the space to help the kids and as all the adults always told me, follow through. Respectably, stop making excuses, Conner Greene Add to 8-A 02/09/16 46 councilmtgitems From:Tina Colombel <tina.colombel@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:18 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Thank you, Chris Colombel Sent from my iPhone Add to 8-A 02/09/16 47 councilmtgitems From:Kimberly Wilkes <kimberlywilkes@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:27 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com; jacobwilkes3@gmail.com Subject:02/09/16 Meeting-Agenda Item 8.A Dear City Council Members:    As a 20‐year Santa Monica resident, I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as  previously promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a  "Given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic  Auditorium and/or the surrounding site.  The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open  space now more than ever.  Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible  and by doing so, show our community that you as City Council Members are voted in to be the voice of the  community and that you will follow through on your promises and do what you said you would do by  allocating and preserving land for a Sports Field at the Civic Center.       Thank you for your time in this critical matter.    I look forward to seeing you at the City Council Meeting on February 9th, 2016.    Regards,    Kimberly Wilkes/Santa Monica resident    CITY CLERK‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016.       Add to 8-A 02/09/16 48 councilmtgitems From:LAURIE_JEANNE <Laurie_Jeanne@smc.edu> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:35 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:item 8-A: Support for sports field Last year I was fortunate enough to be able to take a cruise down the Amazon river. There were several little villages along the river that consisted of approximately a dozen houses. THEY HAD A BIG SOCCER FIELD. Why wouldn’t the City of Santa Monica have a sports field for the high school? Whether traveling through little towns in America, poor towns, any kind of towns, there are always sports fields tied to the schools. It is so much a part of the school experience, especially high school to have an athletic field. I was surprised when I moved to Santa Monica that there was no athletic field for the high school. How strange. All of the points made by the Friends of Sunset Park are extremely valid. Now is the time to make good on promises and make things right. We don’t need another big mixed-use complex. We need to do what is right by the students and the residents. What has been missing should be the priority. Will there ever be a more opportune time to do what is right on this issue? Now is the time to make good on what should have been done years ago. All of the points listed in the message from Friends of Sunset Park should be incorporated. Jeanne Laurie Sunset Park Civic Working Group Final Report and Next Steps for the Civic Auditorium ****************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** February 6, 2016 To: City Council From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park Add to 8-A 02/09/16 49 Re: Support for a sports field in the Civic Center Plan Dear City Council, The Board of Friends of Sunset Park requests that Santa Monica City Council take the following actions:  Reaffirm the field promised in 2005 under the Civic Center Specific Plan.  Amend the Working Group Report to include the field as a “given” in any planning documents or site maps shared with financing partners or developers for the Civic Auditorium. The field must be of sufficient size and in the right location to serve as a high school regulation‐size sports field, with appropriate buffers and spectator seating, for use by the students of Santa Monica High School and the community.  Direct staff to prepare a cost‐analysis for the field and include an RFP for the field in the next budget cycle.  Build the field as soon as possible. A discussion of the field space should not be postponed as this only shows a lack of intent to preserve the field. Instead, Council must commit to the field space now to ensure that the field is not compromised by any future plans relating to the Civic Center. The following observations support our request: 1. Santa Monica lags behind its peers in open green space, including spaces suitable for athletic pursuits by our children and young adults. According to a report from the City of Santa Barbara[1], Santa Monica has only 1.4 developed park acres per 1,000 people (a total of 129 acres) compared to a median of 2.9 and 4.0 in Santa Barbara. The new zoning ordinance adds even more people, but not a comparable increase in open space, thereby exacerbating the open space deficiency. To put the shortfall in perspective, Santa Monica needs to add 138 acres of park space, more than doubling our existing park space, just to get to the median. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and surrounding parking lot is on land owned by the people of this city. The vision and the focus of planning efforts should be on greening the area as an open space, with a high school regulation‐size playing field surrounded by more open space and the possible inclusion of compatible low‐rise non‐commercial structures that facilitate public enjoyment and that are purposed and designed to enhance the people‐centered nature of this precious asset. The residents of Santa Monica desire and deserve more open green space. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium site is well suited for a park‐like setting that will attract locals, visitors, and tourists and that will enrich our city’s lifestyle and improve people’s well‐being. A field could not only serve athletic purposes, but also be used to house special tented events such as film festivals and the cat show, hold public gatherings, or serve as expansion space for Civic Center events. 2. The Open Space Element requires more open space at the Civic Center. Beginning with the 1997 City of Santa Monica Open Space Element, the Civic Center was envisioned as a location for “significant new parks and open spaces.” Open Space Element Policy 3.3 calls for the city to "Expand and develop the open space role of the Civic Center" and states that “A six acre multi‐use park is proposed at the corner of Pico and 4th.” Once this open space is lost, it can never be recovered. Add to 8-A 02/09/16 50 3. A sports field was promised and is needed more than ever. In 2005 Santa Monica City Council called for a sports field at the Civic Center along 4th Street, directly across from Santa Monica High School. The community has waited long enough. Historical buildings are important, but equally important are our high school students. The high school, with 3,000 students, is served by less field space now than when it had 1,000 students. As enrollment has increased, the District has constructed more buildings on campus to keep up with classroom space, resulting in even less athletic space on campus. The deficiency will only get bigger as the City’s population continues to grow under the new Zoning Ordinance and enrollment at the high school increases. Parents, teachers, administrators, coaches and students have all voiced the need for field space that will allow athletic events and practices to be held close to the Santa Monica High School campus instead of elsewhere in the city. This is the only possible expansion of field space around Santa Monica’s public high school. In addition to official school activities, the need for athletic fields has grown, with after school programs and thousands of residents playing soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, baseball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, after school programs, adult soccer and baseball and other sports. The City has only minimal field space and the result is a limited offering of sports participation to elite athletes only. 4. Adding fields at the airport is not enough. Some might try to say that the athletic space issue will be resolved through development of the airport into field space. First, even if 12 acres released from aviation use are developed, that is a drop in the bucket compared to what we need. Santa Monica will still only have 1.5 acres of park space per 1,000 people and remain 126 acres behind the median park space of similar cities in the Santa Barbara report. It is not practical for high school athletes to travel to the Airport Park for practice after school because of the distance/time factor. Furthermore, adding fields at the airport does not resolve the lack of field space at the high school itself. That can only be remedied by a field at the Civic Center. 5. Funding for the Civic Center Renovation Should not Stop the Field. City Council should not have given the Task Force the limited scope of paying for the Civic Center with the land that had been designated for the field. While the expected funding source for the renovation has dried up, all options should be available to replace the funding, instead of only commercial development of the field space being considered. Development of the parking lot would only yield $4 million per year for Auditorium renovation debt service. That is not worth the open space sacrifice and we can find that money elsewhere. Halt the $900,000 per year subsidy to Macerich for the Arclight and we are 25% there. Besides, revenue can't be an issue because, if we can afford to subsidize 110 preschool children with 2 acres in the Civic Center, then surely we can afford to subsidize thousands of our high school children with another 2 acres in the Civic Center. 6. Removing the Field from the Civic Center is Inequitable. Our wealthy residents have the option of sending their children to private schools with fancy athletic facilities. But our middle class and low‐income families get what we provide them in our public schools. This field would serve the residents of this city who are most in need of athletic fields and open space. Again, if we can allot 2 acres of public land for private childcare for 110 non‐resident preschool children, then surely we can allot 2 acres for thousands of public high school children who are city residents. Thank you, Add to 8-A 02/09/16 51 The Board of Friends of Sunset Park Clerk ‐ Please include this letter in the public record for the Council meeting of Feb. 9, 2016, agenda item 8‐A. [1] “The Comparative Indicators report is a snapshot of information in four key areas: general characteristics, financial indicators, public safety, and community services. The intent is to compare Santa Barbara to like communities. Every city faces different challenges based on expectations of service levels, fiscal constraints, and community demographics. The eleven California cities selected are enough like Santa Barbara to provide a basis for comparison of relative public service effectiveness and efficiency. The selected comparative cities include Berkeley, Carlsbad, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Redondo Beach, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale, and Ventura.” Add to 8-A 02/09/16 52 councilmtgitems From:Danica Jamieson <wifeextraordinaire@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:45 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Subject:2/9/16 meting-Agenda item 8.A Dear City Council members, First I’d like to thank you for all of your past support of the Samohi community and the children of Santa Monica in general. I know that you have chosen public office to serve your community and to leave a legacy that will be a testament of your committed service for your grandchildren and mine.Your service and hard work is appreciated as such. Today I’d like to encourage you to add to that commitment to your city and ask that you greatly consider the Civic field plan as the ONLY option for the civic center property. We are all aware of prior commitments of this land and the needs to sustain the property through resources that may give the city budget a break, but at what expense? Simply, the greatest expense is the quality of life for Santa Families. Families that currently spend an extra 8 hours a week in traffic and travel time, as they navigate the city for their children’s required sports practices. This field, adjacent to the expo line which will supply an option for transportation, is crucial to adding value to the lives of Santa Monica children and MUST be the only option. Thank you for your commitment and consideration and look forward to the choice of “Families First!” City Clerk-Please include this letter to the public record for the city council meeting, 2/9/16 Kind regards, Danica Jamieson/Santa Monica wifeextraordinaire@me.com Add to 8-A 02/09/16 53 councilmtgitems From:amezzo@aol.com Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 11:27 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, We are long-term Santa Monica residents, active voters, volunteers, parents, and financial supporters of our excellent Santa Monica schools and extracurricular events. Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. We want to preserve and expand these critical spaces for our Santa Monica youth for many years to come. Sincerely, Agy & Sean Norris Add to 8-A 02/09/16 54 councilmtgitems From:Konni Kim <konnikim620@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 11:35 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote a healthy, positive and goal oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Konni Eggers Konni Eggers, Office Manager NANCY J YEE DDS 620 Arizona Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.nancyyeedentist.com 310-395-7221 office 310-237-5863 facsimile Add to 8-A 02/09/16 55 councilmtgitems From:scott&konni eggers <scottkonni@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 11:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 8A Feb 9, 2016 meeting agenda concern Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Please make it a priority at this time to build a sports field at the Civic Center now, as promised by Council in 2005. The demand for field space has increased and we need your help to provide safe space for our youth to be able to participate in team sports to promote healthy, positive and goal-oriented programs and alternatives. Sincerely, Scott and Konni Eggers Add to 8-A 02/09/16 56 councilmtgitems From:dale.cunningham@usbank.com Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2016 11:43 AM To:councilmtgitems; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; fieldatcivic@gmail.com Cc:dczrockin Subject:02-09-16 Meeting - Agenda Item 8.A. Attachments:Cunningham_Dale.vcf Dear City Council Members: I request that you reaffirm inclusion of a Sports Field at the Civic Center as was promised to the community and approved in the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan, making it a "given" in any materials prepared by the City to attract potential financing partners for revitalizing the Civic Auditorium and/or the surrounding site. The children and adults of Santa Monica deserve and need this open space now more than ever. Please honor your commitment and make this field a reality as soon as possible. Sincerely, Dale Cunningham 823 1/2 Wilson Place Santa Monica, CA. 90405 CITY CLERK: Please include this letter in the public record for the City Council meeting of February 9, 2016. Dale Cunningham Trust Real Estate Associate | Specialty Assets | U.S. Bank Wealth Management p: 213.615.6541 | f: 213.615.6570 | dale.cunningham@usbank.com U.S. Bank 633 W. 5th Street, Suite 2900 | Los Angeles, CA. 90071 U.S. BANCORP made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. 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Thank you in advance for your cooperation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Add to 8-A 02/09/16 CIVIC WORKING GROUP CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION February 9, 2016 CIVIC WORKING GROUP •Nine member body appointed to one two year term by Council •Charged with the following objectives: •Draft a vision for the future cultural and community use of the Civic as the hub of a cultural campus; •Explore an appropriate mix of compatible adjacent uses, from open space to additional facilities as identified in the Urban Land Institute report; •Evaluate potential financing options and programming and operating models for the Civic; •Convene a community process to gather input and to build consensus regarding the future of the Civic; •Provide Council with recommendations regarding the vision, feasible renovation options and the preferred long-term operating model for the Civic. •Met monthly from December, 2013, through September, 2015, and held three community workshops •Robust website and document library THE SITE •The overall Civic Site comprises approximately 10.3 acres •Governed by the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan •Civic Auditorium, designed by Welton Becket and completed in 1958 •The 73,000 square foot building is a local landmark located on approximately 4 acres •The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) will utilize approximately 1.4 acres •Approximately 4.9 acres of surface parking CWG REPORT •Documents the process •Presents the information considered by the CWG •Provides recommendations structured in two sections –the Guiding Principles and the Priorities for Council Consideration GUIDING PRINCIPLES •6 broad Guiding Principles form the CWG’s central recommendations to Council •Provide a clear, flexible framework to evaluate options going forward 1.Preserve and rehabilitate the landmarked Civic Auditorium. 2.Create a vibrant cultural and community hub around the Civic Auditorium. 3.Consider private land uses that support and enhance the cultural campus. 4.Create a flow between the Civic Auditorium site and the surrounding community. 5.Include open space on the site. 6.Generate innovative and financially sustainable proposals for the Civic Auditorium and its site. PRIORITIES FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION •CWG developed ‘Priorities’ which lay out an implementation plan •Implementation of the vision will take a sustained commitment •Anticipated to be a lengthy multi- year process •Develop milestone schedule •Formulate and implement a Request for Proposals process •Evaluate alternative approaches to reduce risk •Evaluate options for long-term management structure •Consider assigning or sharing City control of the Civic Auditorium •Consider dedicating all revenues generated by the site to support Civic Auditorium, arts, cultural & open space uses, parking, & public amenities •Identify and evaluate range of public financing methods •Evaluate private philanthropic funding opportunities •Investigate plans which allow for a full size multi-use field on the site COMMISSION ACTION •ARTS COMMISSION Unanimously endorsed the Guiding Principles and Priorities and reiterated the importance of the Civic as a cultural venue •RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Voted unanimously to advocate to retain a playing field as part of the plans for the site FIELD SPACE •Santa Monica has 1.4 acres of parkland per 1000 people •2005 Civic Center Specific Plan •City Capital Projects and School District Projects •Countywide Parks Needs Assessment ALTERNATIVES 1.Implement a request for qualifications/request for proposals for the reuse of the Civic Auditorium only 2.Resolve key open space issues regarding a sports field and general development parameters prior to seeking proposals for the reuse of the Civic Auditorium and the Civic site 3.Implement a request for qualifications/request for proposals for reuse of the Civic Auditorium and the Civic Site 4.Take no further action at this time STAFF RECOMMENDATION Alternative One -Issue a request for qualifications/request for proposals for the Civic Auditorium only and make no decision about the rest of the site at this time RFQ to specify that the 2005 Civic Center Specific Plan (as amended) regulates the entire site Process to develop and issue an RFQ, evaluate responses, and return to Council could take nine months to a year Benefits of this approach include: •Focuses on the CWG’s objective to address reuse of the Civic Auditorium •Defers decisions about the broader site to a time when other planning processes are completed and additional information is available •Allows the City to quantify the level of interest in investing in, and operating, the Civic Auditorium, on the part of entertainment companies, philanthropists, other partners RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 1.Accept the Civic Working Group’s report. 2.Consider the proposed ‘Guiding Principles’ and ‘Priorities for Council Consideration’. 3.Consider the proposed alternatives and direct staff to issue an RFQ for the renovation and operation of the Civic Auditorium as a first step in implementing the Civic Working Group’s recommendations.