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SR 06-08-2021 7A 400-002-07 / 400-004-18 City Council Report City Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Agenda Item: 7.A 1 of 25 To: Mayor and City Council From: David Martin, Director, Administration Subject: Santa Monica Outdoors: Extending Pandemic-Era Emergency Allowances Including Outdoor Use Permits and Interim Zoning Changes to Support Santa Monica’s Economic Recovery Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance to extend currently allowed temporary uses of private outdoor space for commercial activity that would otherwise expire 30 days after the conclusion of the County’s pandemic-related emergency orders, and extend certain zoning changes necessary for continued emergency response and economic recovery. 2. Introduce and adopt an Emergency Ordinance to authorize the issuance of permits and licensing agreements as part of a one-year pilot program that expires on June 30, 2022 to allow continued uses of public property, including streets and sidewalks, for commercial activity, the authorization for which would otherwise expire 30 days after the conclusion of the County’s pandemic-related emergency orders. 3. Adopt a Fee Resolution to authorize fee waivers for outdoor dining license fees and processing fees for outdoor dining permits, authorize fee waivers and fee reductions for outdoor fitness fees in City Parks and the Beach, extend the fee waivers associated with temporary use permits, establish fees for use of public property pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40 to commence no earlier than January 1, 2022, and authorizes temporary closure of portions of Main Street. 4. Adopt a Fee Resolution setting the outdoor dining license fees using the 2020 calendar year rates, effective as of January 1, 2022, with annual Consumer Price Index adjustments commencing January 1, 2023. 5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding granting Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. authority and responsibility for managing community-serving events and programming in the downtown district, with direction to return with any proposed modifications to the event ordinance determined necessary to accomplish this. 6. Receive a plan for Pilot Program closure of Main Street and direct staff to proceed with the proposed plan for closure. 7.A Packet Pg. 258 2 of 25 Summary Temporary Outdoor Use Permits authorized under the City’s emergency orders have been a critical component of the City’s crisis response to sustain locally owned small businesses in Santa Monica during the COVID- 19 pandemic. These permits have facilitated the rapid transition of traditional indoor commercial activities such as dining, retail, and fitness to outdoor venues that have helped to bolster the local economy and enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of residents and visitors by providing for “Santa Monica Outdoors.” These activities include: • Parklets on many neighborhood-serving commercial corridors, including Main Street, Montana Avenue, and throughout the Downtown, have enabled business activity when many indoor activities were prohibited. Parklets (converted on-street parking spaces) are primarily utilized by local restaurants, though there are numerous examples of retail, personal services, and fitness parklets across the city. • Outdoor Uses on Private Property have permitted parking lots and courtyards to be repurposed for a range of uses including outdoor dining, fitness, and nail salons. These spaces have been a lifeline to businesses who cannot accommodate or do not have access to a parklet space. • Outdoor Dining on the Pier has allowed restaurants to serve patrons on the Pier’s parking deck and public right-of-way. • Satellite Dining on the Third Street Promenade and Satellite Uses on Main Street has permitted use of the Promenade in a new social gathering format that was contemplated in the Promenade 3.0 process and the Main Street parking lane to maximize the availability of parklet spaces. • Outdoor Fitness Classes in City Parks and on the Beach have maximized a studio’s or an instructor’s ability to provide recreational training or wellness offerings to groups of people at a safe distance. • Outdoor Community Events have featured drive-in movies and performances. These events have been held on both public (airport) and private property. 7.A Packet Pg. 259 3 of 25 The Temporary Outdoor Use Permits, and associated license agreements entered into pursuant to the City’s emergency order authorizations, are set to expire 30 days after the County’s COVID-19 Health Officer Order expires. With the Governor’s announcement that California intends to fully reopen on June 15, 2021, it is anticipated that the County’s Health Officer Order may soon expire, which would trigger the termination of the Temporary Outdoor Use Permits. Should that happen, those currently using temporarily permitted outdoor spaces in the public right of way and on private property through emergency orders would no longer be able to do so. Parklets, outdoor dining on private property, outdoor dining on the Pier, satellite dining on the Third Street Promenade, and satellite space on Main Street may be extended by a Council-adopted ordinance. Outdoor fitness classes in City parks and on the Beach and outdoor events may be extended by modifications to regulations, guidelines, and permits, which do not require Council action. Due to the widespread success of Temporary Outdoor Use Permits throughout the City’s commercial areas in supporting the economic viability of local businesses, recent survey results demonstrating overwhelming support of the residential and business communities for the continuation of these permit programs, and the recommendations of all City agencies that work within the public right of way, staff recommends that the Council adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) and an Emergency Ordinance (EO) to continue these permit programs “as- is” through summer 2022, when economic conditions are predicted to be more favorable. Staff anticipates returning to Council at that time with a comprehensive outdoor permit program that would include design details and guidelines, fees for use of the public right of way, and potential staffing requests to maintain and monitor a safe, high-quality outdoor experience. In addition to the temporary outdoor uses cited above, certain zoning changes were also enacted to support emergency response and economic recovery; staff recommends that these zoning changes also be extended through the IZO. 7.A Packet Pg. 260 4 of 25 Background The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis necessitated a range of emergency-based regulatory changes to implement recovery measures and to strengthen community resilience. On March 13, 2020, the City declared the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19. On April 14, 2020, Council directed that a restructuring of City services be focused around health and safety, emergency response, and economic recovery. As introduced at the April 28, 2020 City Council meeting, the City implemented a multi-pronged economic recovery plan that focused on five policy areas: •  Business Retention/Reopening •  Business Process/Permitting Improvements •  Outreach/Marketing •  Community Economic Development/Local Hire •  Federal and State Resources/Funding Partnerships From April 28 forward, the Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) and its five policy groups worked assiduously to implement actions and earmark over $1 million in ERTF funding to support businesses and residents that suffered economic impacts related to the pandemic health orders. These actions included modifications to the City’s regulatory framework and processes using emergency orders to provide immediate and short-term relief for our brick-and-mortar small businesses. The initial round of changes targeted common regulatory barriers that were perceived to add cost and time to the permitting process. Complementing this initial round of amendments was ongoing work to revamp permitting processes for Minor Outdoor Dining (aka “Sidewalk Dining”) and create new permit types to allow for outdoor use of public and private property in such a way that indoor businesses could expand their footprints into the public right of way and onto surface parking lots. Discussion The proposed Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) and Emergency Ordinance (EO) will have the effect of preserving the temporary use of outdoor 7.A Packet Pg. 261 5 of 25 space programs, or “Santa Monica Outdoors,” as the emergency orders enabling them are due to expire. For clarity, these two related ordinances address: • Use of the Public Right-of-Way: Programs in the public right-of-way, such as parklets and use of the sidewalk, are addressed through the Emergency Ordinance. • Use of Private Property: The Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance addresses provisions that are in the Zoning Ordinance and therefore apply mostly to private property. These include outdoor dining in parking lots or courtyards, as well as a handful of other zoning-related provisions. The current “Santa Monica Outdoors” program as implemented through the COVID-19 emergency orders relies on modifications to City processes and regulations to create optimal conditions for economic recovery and business operations during the pandemic. These modifications include suspension of certain zoning requirements, reduction of processing times through streamlined application requirements and regulations, and waiving or suspending fees that are typically associated with issuing permits for use of public property for commercial activities. The current Santa Monica Outdoors program is proposed to be carried forward “as is” to continue to support small business recovery and to afford staff time to establish a more comprehensive and institutionalized program for the long term. The programs recommended by this report for continuation include: • Parklets in the Public Right of Way. Currently, approximately 90 parklets are located in Santa Monica streets serving predominantly restaurants, personal services businesses (such as nail salons), and fitness businesses. Parklets are licensed for private use, meaning that they are operated and maintained by local businesses for the exclusive use of paying customers. Table service and alcohol sales are permitted within parklets in accordance with State Alcohol and Beverage Control and City emergency regulations. There are three types of parklets currently utilized in Santa Monica: o “Kit of Parts” Parklets that involve metal rail fencing anchored by heavy planters and landscaping. Many businesses have procured these materials on their 7.A Packet Pg. 262 6 of 25 own. Through a $15,000 allocation from the ERTF, the City loaned 15 of these parklet kits to businesses free of charge. Additional “kit of parts” were purchased by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., (DTSM) and distributed to businesses in the Downtown. The Montana Avenue Merchants Association further fortified the Montana Avenue parklets with the addition of water-filled barriers at the ends. o Deck and Railing Parklets that conform to the City’s standards for structures in the public right of way. Many local businesses have invested in fabricating substantial parklet designs out of wood or metal. o The Main Street Al Fresco parklets that are characterized by the use of concrete K-rails. Many businesses have created decks within this space that are level with the curb, effectively creating a wider sidewalk space for outdoor dining. The original City-built parklets that were created as a pilot in 2015 have been integrated into the Al Fresco project. 7.A Packet Pg. 263 7 of 25 • Temporary Outdoor Business Use of Private Property. Currently, approximately 70 local businesses are using a Temporary Outdoor Use Permit to conduct retail, restaurant, and fitness activities on surface parking lots, courtyards, and other private spaces to help offset the pandemic-related indoor use restrictions. This opportunity serves many businesses that are not able to have a parklet in front of their business, particularly on commercial streets such as Pico Blvd. and sections of Wilshire and Ocean Park Boulevards with higher traffic speeds. Currently, the primary activity this supports is outdoor dining. Similar to parklets, table service and alcohol sales are temporarily permitted within these spaces, and parking requirements are suspended. 7.A Packet Pg. 264 8 of 25 • Satellite Dining on the Third Street Promenade. Approximately five restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Promenade that were limited in their ability to use parklets and/or sidewalk dining in front of their business (due to bus lane, red curb, narrow sidewalk, or other limitations) have been approved and are operating parklet-style dining in the center of the Promenade right of way. Traditional rules required outdoor dining to occur directly adjacent to its restaurant tenant space, but emergency orders have permitted restaurants to set up tables and chairs in the pedestrianized roadway, leaving the sidewalk free and clear for pedestrian activity and window shopping. • Satellite Use of Main Street Parking Lane. The closure of the Main Street parking lane has enabled Main Street businesses to continue to operate fitness, retail, and personal services over the past year. This program has been very popular with the community and businesses alike and there is tremendous interest in using more of the street for this purpose. The Main Street Satellite program allows unclaimed spaces in the parking lane to be used for permitted uses by other licensed Santa Monica businesses (other than restaurants) as allowed in the Zoning Ordinance. • Expansion of Sidewalk Dining. Under the Temporary Outdoor Use Permits, existing permit holders and new operators were able to temporarily expand their sidewalk footprint for no charge and without triggering any parking requirements. • Outdoor Dining on the Pier. Restaurants are currently using the public right-of- way and Pier deck for outdoor dining. With the reopening of Pacific Park and the controlled reopening of the remainder of the Pier, continuing to allow for outdoor dining in certain sections of the Pier is important to serve customer demand and to support the survival of the Pier tenants. This will need to be balanced with upcoming capital improvement projects to the Pier deck and anticipated partial re-opening of the Pier deck to parking starting in September 2021 Fee Waivers to Support Outdoor Use Programs 7.A Packet Pg. 265 9 of 25 To support economic recovery and encourage businesses to participate in the temporary outdoor use programs, the following fees have been waived since the launch of the program. No application fee has been assessed for businesses applying for a Temporary Outdoor Use Permit. The temporary outdoor encroachment agreement signed by all businesses participating in the program includes the following table of fees for use of public space. The fees were based on the “Outdoor Dining Without a Barrier” fees set forth in Resolution No. 10586 (CCS) adopted by City Council on June 21, 2011. The emergency orders and agreement allowed the City to begin charging fees no earlier than March 1, 2021 for satellite uses of the Third Street Promenade and Main Street and November 1, 2020 for all other expanded uses of public space only after providing 30 days written notice and if the County’s Safer at Home Order allowed the business to operate at 50% or greater indoor capacity. Due to the continued economic hardships that local businesses have faced, the fee waivers have continued. Per the existing local emergency orders, staff can start charging for the use of public property with 30 days’ notice. Staff recommends that Council extend these fee waivers through December 2021 with fees then being charged based on the fee schedule provided in Table 1 below using the rates from calendar year 2020, after providing 30 days’ notice to allow businesses to terminate their agreements if they choose. Staff also recommends that the outdoor dining license fees for the existing licensees be waived through December 2021 and that Council adopt a new resolution setting outdoor dining license fees using the rates from calendar year 2020 with annual adjustments for Consumer Price Index commencing January 1, 2023, and each year thereafter. Table 1: Use of Public Space Fees in Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Encroachment Agreement Location Monthly Charge (per square foot) 3rd Street Promenade $2.66 Transit Mall (Santa Monica Boulevard/Broadway) $2.66 Ocean Avenue $2.48 Montana Avenue $2.20 7.A Packet Pg. 266 10 of 25 Wilshire Boulevard $2.12 Main Street $2.12 Ocean Park Boulevard $2.12 Pico Boulevard $2.12 Other Streets $2.12 This extended fee waiver program reflects the economic hardships our small businesses are continuing to face, especially restaurants. According to Santa Monica’s latest quarterly sales tax report (Q4 2020), restaurants have experienced a 50- 66% decrease in sales from the same quarter in 2019 just prior to COVID. It is estimated that those businesses that are able to survive will take at least one year to recover to their pre-pandemic levels. Outdoor fitness and community wellbeing have been further supported by reduced fees at Palisades Park and waived fees at all other parks and the beach for Commercial Fitness Trainers. Staff are requesting the continuation of this program, to be assessed on a quarterly basis in accordance with LA County and State public health guidance and local demand for these services. The following is a summary of fees that have been waived to support the outdoor use program: • Sidewalk Dining o Temporary Encroachment Agreement Licensing fees o Monthly Outdoor Dining License Agreement Fees (for businesses who had approved sidewalk dining prior to COVID) o Application fees for outdoor dining o SMFD Special Event Permits for canopies and tents greater than 400 sf • Parklets o Application fees o Temporary Encroachment Agreement Licensing fees o SMFD Special Event Permits for canopies and tents greater than 400 sf • Private Property o Planning application fees for Temporary Use Permits o Building permit fees waived in certain circumstances • Sidewalk sales & seasonal sales 7.A Packet Pg. 267 11 of 25 o Planning application fees for Temporary Use Permits • Outdoor Fitness o Commercial Fitness Trainer Permits in parks and beach (reduced fees at Palisades Park) Table 2: Santa Monica Outdoor – Estimated Value of Fee Waivers Program Beneficiaries Estimated Value of Fee Waivers Temporary Sidewalk Dining Encroachment License Fee 40 businesses - 27,542 SF total area @ $2.12/SF/mos $700,668* Monthly Sidewalk Dining license fees (permanent program) 72 restaurants (existing ODAs pre-COVID) $569,000 Parklets 90 businesses - 164 meters @ $2,600/meter (annual average revenue per parking meter) $426,000* Permit Application Fees 40 businesses @ $1,490.34 (Minor Outdoor Dining Permit Fee) $59,600 SM Fire Dept Event Permits 11 businesses @ $228.98 - $824.04 $3,321 Beach + Park Fitness Permit Waivers 32 fitness trainers @ $450- $1,350/quarter $14,400 Total Value of Santa Monica Outdoors $1.8 million/year *This fee is based on the estimated value of these new uses. Outdoor Programs Extended Through Other Means Several other components of Santa Monica Outdoors are being extended through other measures that do not require an adopted ordinance or Council action. These include: • Outdoor Fitness: the permitting of fitness and recreation training in City parks, the beach, and City-owned parking lots is being extended through updates to the existing Fitness Trainer Permit program, as authorized by SMMC 4.55.030. Specifically, staff are proposing to increase group sizes at Barnard Way Linear Park and Tongva Park as well as to add new locations at 7.A Packet Pg. 268 12 of 25 Ken Genser Square, Airport Park parking lot, and Memorial Park, as authorized under SMMC 4.55.030. • Outdoor Community Events: the permitting of drive-in events and allowed outdoor events is being extended through changes to the Administrative Instruction on Events and Site Guidelines, in accordance with the existing Events Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 4.68). Popularity of the Santa Monica Outdoors Program – Residents, Businesses, and City Operations To gather feedback about the suite of temporary outdoor programs, two surveys were administered. The first, a survey for business operators, received 441 responses, while another for residents and other patrons of businesses received 5,299 responses. Comprehensive responses from each survey, including select respondent- submitted photographs, are included in Attachment D. Business Survey Results To date, approximately 212 businesses have participated in the temporary use of outdoor space programs, joining the three parklets and 72 sidewalk dining locations that pre-date the pandemic. According to the business survey, businesses are overwhelmingly supportive of these programs, including those that have not expanded outdoors. Their responses challenge long-held notions about the importance of street parking in Santa Monica’s business districts to a business’s success, with 83% valuing a parklet in front of their business more than curbside parking spaces. An even greater number, 88%, think the parklet program should be extended. And 93% of business that have expanded outdoors on private property (such as in parking lots or courtyards) would like to continue to do so. 7.A Packet Pg. 269 13 of 25 Businesses are supportive of the placemaking effect that parklets have on their districts, many of which are park-once destinations where people patronize more than one establishment per visit. Approximately two-thirds of business survey respondents do not believe there should be restrictions on the number of parklets per block and only 20% state that they would be opposed to a neighbor’s parklet in front of or near their storefront. Similarly, businesses are supportive of the permissive regulations that guide the day-to-day administration of the program. Fees have been waived to support small businesses during this challenging period and 58% support continuing to waive these fees until at least January 1, 2022. Charging fees at this juncture would have a chilling effect on participation, as only 40% of businesses stated that they would continue to operate a parklet if fees are charged. Further, 98% believe that restaurants and cafés should be allowed to serve food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) to customers in parklets, in contrast to prior rules that prohibited this activity at the three parklets established under the pilot program on Main Street. Overall, parklet operators are grateful for the opportunities afforded by the program. Nine out of ten respondents credit their parklet with keeping their doors open through the pandemic, benefitting the community with essential goods and services, while also keeping community members employed. And now, with months of 7.A Packet Pg. 270 14 of 25 experience, 85% view the parklets as integral to both their businesses’ operations and identity. Residents and Visitors Survey Results According to the resident survey, the community is also heavily invested in the future of these programs, with 5,299 people taking the time to provide input. This sizable cohort is clear about their overwhelming support of these programs and desire to see them become permanent fixtures of the Santa Monica landscape. When asked to choose between outdoor business operations on private property and restoring parking spaces, 96% of respondents selected to allow outdoor operations to continue. A similar 92% think the parklet program should be extended, with 90% affirming that parklets provide a positive benefit to the Santa Monica community. When asked to rate their experiences on a five-star scale, with 5 being the best, parklet visitors gave an average score of 4.6 stars, while private property expansion patrons (parking lot diners) gave a slightly higher average of 4.7 stars. Three out of four respondents feel that parklets are a worthwhile use of limited public curbside parking. Patrons were also asked to select the various modes of 7.A Packet Pg. 271 15 of 25 transportation they used to access parklets, and more people walk to parklets (65%) than drive (62%). These programs have served as economic development opportunities for businesses and have assuaged public health concerns for patrons, allowing them to feel comfortable emerging from Safer at Home Orders to access essential goods and services. A staggering 92% state that they are more likely to patronize a business because it has a parklet, and 95% of patrons feel safe when in a parklet. Similarly, 95% are more likely to patronize a business that has expanded outdoors on private property into parking lots and courtyards. City Staff and Public Safety Perspective on Outdoor Uses The creation of the temporary Santa Monica Outdoors program was coordinated with a range of City staff who have formed the ERTF Business Re-Opening Team and have a deep breadth of experience with varying roles servicing the public right of way. The programs were drafted and designed by staff in Planning, Mobility, Economic Development, Public Works, and the City Attorney’s Office. Throughout the implementation of the parklet program, private outdoor dining, and other outdoor activities mentioned in this report, staff from Fire, Police, Big Blue Bus, Street Services, Urban Forest, Parking, and Code Enforcement have also worked collaboratively to design solutions and monitor performance, including limited enforcement activities. Staff from these divisions continue to remain supportive of the Santa Monica Outdoors program and cite very few concerns related to the proposed continuation of these activities “as is.” Issues that will require deeper coordination as a more formalized program is developed for the summer of 2022 include: • Street cleaning and collection activities around outdoor dining activations • Tree canopy management in new parklet areas • Design and engineering of parklet “templates” that institutionalize a range of uniform criteria related to Public Safety and Public Works standards, including the ability for the City to remove a parklet to conduct road or utility repairs 7.A Packet Pg. 272 16 of 25 • Educational materials for parklet operators about “do’s and don’ts,” design standards and operational requirements • Analysis and policy development for a City curb space management program to address the appropriate balance of parking, loading zones, number of parklets, etc. Related Efforts: Summer Weekend Closure Plan for Main Street On April 27, 2021, Council directed staff, as part of economic recovery efforts, to consider the proposals of the Main Street Business Improvement Association (MSBIA) and the Ocean Park Association (OPA) and return to Council with a plan to implement a pilot program for temporary summer weekend closure of all or part of Main Street to automobiles and bus traffic, as well as to assess the pilot’s traffic impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Staff has been working with internal and external stakeholders to develop a pilot program and returns now to Council to seek approval to implement the following pilot program plan. Staff recommends closure of the roughly 1,000 feet between Hill Street and Kinney Avenue and is drafting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to that effect. This differs slightly from what MSBIA and OPA requested, which sought closure of two short segments -- between Hill Street and north of Ashland Avenue as well as between Ashland Avenue and Kinney Street. As proposed by staff, the plan includes considerations of bikes and buses as well as passenger vehicles. Due to the potential disruption to bus ridership on weekdays, and the potentially inequitable impact of closures on transit-dependent riders, the closure would be limited to weekends (Saturday-Sunday). The exact hours would be part of the traffic control plan process. Currently, three to four weekend closures are being contemplated and would be held once per month. MSBIA and OPA recommend starting in July. Staff is working toward implementing quickly, but final dates will be subject to the availability of traffic control services, as well as business and community input. To assess event transportation impacts, staff has drafted a data collection plan that includes: 7.A Packet Pg. 273 17 of 25 • vehicle volume counts on segments of 2nd and 3rd Streets south of Ocean Park Boulevard, • multimodal volume counts on Main Street and Neilson Way (including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians), and • on-street parking occupancy for 2nd and 3rd Streets south of Ocean Park Boulevard. These data would be collected in late June as a baseline for “business as usual” and then during the first event weekend for comparison. Staff is getting cost estimates from vendors and is currently reducing scope to reduce costs. In addition, staff will use existing data sources on bus ridership and parking meter and lot utilization. Staff will work with MSBIA/OPA regarding any intercept or public perception surveying to be done. As part of their request, MSBIA/OPA have committed to leading the outreach process and engaging their membership to assist in tasks leading up to and during the event. Staff has provided MSBIA/OPA with a summary of past outreach efforts to assist in their development of an outreach strategy. They are in the process of identifying which tasks can be achieved with the time and resources available. The City has a total of approximately $70,000 available for all the Main Street pilot closures sourced from the Metro grant for the 2020 COAST open streets event, which could not occur due to the pandemic. Metro has allowed for repurposing of funds to this and other Art of Recovery projects. If event costs exceed the available $70,000, including event public safety staffing, the event partners will need to scale back the event or seek other strategies and funding sources. To enable businesses to operate on the portions of Main Street roadway that are subject to temporary closure, staff recommends that Council adopt the Emergency Ordinance, which, in addition to extending the authorization in the emergency order supplements to use the public space, also authorizes the Director of the Community Development Department or designee to issue permits to and enter into licensing 7.A Packet Pg. 274 18 of 25 agreements with eligible businesses for use of the Main Street closure area. The portions of the roadway that are unoccupied by businesses will be considered a common area and the City will bear the risk of liability for any injuries that may occur there. The businesses that have obtained a permit and licensing agreement to use the Main Street closure area will be required to maintain insurance as set forth in the Emergency Ordinance, similar to the requirements for use of other public space under the Santa Monica Outdoors program. MSBIA and OPA have expressed concern to staff that requiring businesses to engage in a process to obtain a permit for a short-term, temporary pilot program may discourage businesses from participating in the program. Staff recognizes that concern and are working to streamline the application and permitting process so that it will be as seamless as possible. However, this type of process—the issuance of a permit, a hold harmless agreement, and requirement to maintain insurance—is typical for use of public space, including, for example, community event permits under SMMC Chapter 4.68, outdoor dining licenses under SMMC Section 9.31.200, shared mobility devices under SMMC Chapter 3.22, and commercial fitness instruction under SMMC Section 4.55.030. Because such a process minimizes the City’s exposure to liability for use of public space arising out of private or commercial activity, the City Attorney’s Office recommends that Council require an application and permitting process, including the submission of insurance information, as proposed in the Emergency Ordinance. Finally, staff recommends that Council adopt the resolution (attachment C) that authorizes temporary closure of Main Street to comply with Vehicle Code Section 21101, which requires a resolution or ordinance to temporarily close streets if it is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing. Related Efforts Part 2 – Supporting Community-Serving Events in Downtown Santa Monica As part of economic recovery efforts, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) is seeking authority from the City to advance community-serving events, programing, and arts activations in key public spaces downtown (including the Third Street 7.A Packet Pg. 275 19 of 25 Promenade and other City-owned locations), which will stimulate pedestrian activity in and increase visitors to the downtown district. Staff are seeking Council authorization to negotiate and enter into a MOU which will give DTSM the ability to quickly program more community-serving events and minimize impact on City staff. As the plan develops, staff will return to seek any amendments to the events ordinance that may be necessary to accomplish this. Both DTSM and MSSBIA have proposed temporary street closure pilot programs to support the expansion of “Santa Monica Outdoors” activations in our commercial districts. To support these efforts, staff is working on updating the Community Events Permit process and administrative instructions to allow for temporary street closures in Santa Monica’s commercial districts to help support the safe re-opening of our local businesses and promoting community-service activations in our commercial districts . These partnership events would be authorized through a MOU and community event permits. They would also necessitate staff-approved Temporary Traffic Control Plans. Other Zoning and Land Use Related Changes that are Recommended to be Continued There are a range of other zoning and land use related changes that were made throughout the pandemic to facilitate emergency response and also support local businesses. Changes that are recommended to continue through the IZO and fee resolution are summarized below. Changes Recommended to continue through the IZO: • Temporary Permitted Use in all Zoning Districts: Public safety facilities and emergency shelters o Purpose: Provides flexibility in establishing uses related to health and safety supportive of emergency response and the pandemic recovery. • Temporary drive-through facilities for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, only for COVID-19 testing and vaccination o Purpose: The Zoning Ordinance prohibits new drive-through facilities. This special exception is necessary as requests to establish testing and 7.A Packet Pg. 276 20 of 25 vaccination sites remain ongoing. Many of these facilities are established within tented parking spaces where tests or vaccinations are administered while patients remain in their vehicles. • Temporary use permits for sidewalk sales and seasonal sales that do not need to comply with Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program and for uses permitted pursuant to 9.31.370(B) of more than 45 days and not exceeding 180 days (6 months) - o Purpose: Provides flexibility for outdoor temporary uses supportive of economic recovery efforts and consistent with social distancing practices during the pandemic recovery. o • Off-site alcohol sales for restaurants and retail alcohol sales for retail establishments, consistent with the State Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) temporary relief measures. o Purpose: This provision provides restaurants and retailers that sell alcoholic beverages greater flexibility to provide off-site sales during this recovery period, consistent with ABC’s temporary relief measures. Changes Recommended to be Continued Through Fee Resolution • Planning application fees waived for Temporary Use Permits issued pursuant to the Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance o Purpose: Extending the waiver of temporary use permit application fees would maintain consistency with the Temporary Outdoor Use Program and, as proposed, would continue through the term of the emergency interim zoning ordinance. Environmental Analysis The proposed IZO and EO to continue certain emergency provisions including temporary outdoor use of public right-of-way, zoning changes, and procedural changes to aid in economic recovery are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines (common sense exemption). Based on the evidence in the 7.A Packet Pg. 277 21 of 25 record, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed changes may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposal would not result in adverse physical environmental effects since such uses are compatible with surrounding commercial uses, would not create hazards or adverse health effects to any sensitive residential uses, and are permitted land uses in the Zoning Ordinance or have been permitted in many areas of the City for over a year. Therefore, no further environmental review under CEQA is required. In addition, the pilot program to close Main Street on summer weekends is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Implementation Guidelines. The proposed pilot program would be a temporary closure of all or part of Main Street for bicycle and pedestrian use. This is a temporary and minor alteration to the street in favor of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Coastal Act In May 2020, the City submitted a coastal development permit waiver request to the Coastal Commission detailing actions undertaken in response to County and State health officer orders, which was granted by the Commission shortly thereafter. At that time, Coastal Commission staff advised that the City need only to report additional temporary measures undertaken in response to health officer orders to the Coastal Commission. Since that time, City staff has remained in contact with Coastal Commission staff to report temporary measures undertaken, including those that implemented the use of public and private outdoor spaces authorized by the Executive Order. The temporary uses that are proposed to be continued by the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot program and the Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance are consistent with current permitted uses and will not result in installation of any permanent structures. Should Council adopt the Emergency Ordinance and Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance, City staff will report the extension of these temporary uses to Coastal Commission staff in accordance with the Coastal Commission’s prior directive. 7.A Packet Pg. 278 22 of 25 Next Steps After Extension of Santa Monica Outdoors A broader policy for the parklet program will be recommended to Council at a later date, including permits and fees that would need to be put in place at minimum to cover staff administration costs and to help offset any loss in parking revenue, where needed. In the meantime, the proliferation of outdoor dining activity will help to generate much- needed sales tax revenue. Restaurants generated an estimated $7 million in sales tax revenue for the City of Santa Monica last year. Allowing our businesses to quickly pivot and use the outdoors has resulted in the most significant business retention measures under the City’s Economic Recovery efforts. Continued use of this space will help these struggling businesses survive and further increase sales tax revenue needed to fund our essential City services and schools. The gradual phasing in of outdoor dining fees will help to generate additional revenue for the City once our businesses have been able to safely resume full indoor operations and survive. Over the course of the following fiscal year, ERTF Business Reopening staff will work collaboratively with City divisions to develop standards and regulations for the permanent incorporation of Santa Monica Outdoors into the municipal framework. This work will include authoring a comprehensive program that is inclusive of design standards and guidelines, processes for application review and monitoring of outdoor spaces, fees for use of public right of way, and staffing assignments or budget requests for the review, permitting and performance inspection of all spaces authorized under the program and funded using new program revenues. Requests for enhanced staffing levels to administer the program would be addressed during the mid-year or exception- based budget process. Outreach to businesses will be a critical component of balancing economic development interests with the safety and maintenance of our public and private commercial activities. ERTF staff envisions returning to Council at a mid-way point in the program development for guidance on key policy areas that arise and report on progress. Staff may also consult with a variety of Boards and Commissions who have province over the public right of way, design of private commercial buildings and spaces, and zoning. 7.A Packet Pg. 279 23 of 25 Past Council Actions In response to the declaration of an emergency and subsequent restrictions on business activity, the City enacted several Emergency Orders that were ratified by Council. The Emergency Orders relevant to this staff report are shown in the table below. Issue Date Description 3/17/20 (Attachment E) Fourth Revised Supplement – public safety facilities, hospitals and clinics, and emergency shelters permitted use in all zoning district; drive-through facilities for restaurants permitted use; drive-through facilities for clinics, convenience markets, farmers markets, general markets, hospitals, and pharmacies permitted use 3/21/20, modified 12/8/20 (Attachment F) Seventh Supplement, as superseded and revised by Thirtieth Supplement – Off-site and retail alcohol sales 4/24/20 (Attachment G) Twelfth Supplement – stays longer than 30 days permitted in hotels/motels 8/18/20 (Attachment H) Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement – temporary outdoor uses; extension of deadlines for planning, review, and permit- related actions 9/18/20 (Attachment I) Twenty-Sixth Supplement – permit use of City sites for drive-in movie theaters and other entertainment events; permit gyms and fitness in City parks, beaches, and park parking lots 10/7/20 (Attachment J) Twenty-Seventh Supplement – temporary use permits to allow events up to 180 days 11/24/20 (Attachment K) Twenty-Eighth Supplement – satellite use of Main Street parking lane; waive permit fees for tents larger than 400sf being used for temporary outdoor uses with permits filed with SMFD; temporary water suspension of commercial water service at request of owners; clarification regarding extension of deadlines for planning, review, and permit-related actions. 1/28/21 (Attachment L) Thirty-Third Supplement – satellite outdoor dining extension for Third Street Promenade Financial Impacts and Budget Actions The financial impact of these actions will result in continued reduction in City revenues which are being offset by the Federal stimulus funds. Because many of the temporary Santa Monica Outdoors programs were developed as a crisis response, 7.A Packet Pg. 280 24 of 25 no existing fees are in place against which to judge revenue loss. Table 2 (above) lists the $1.8 million in value of “Santa Monica Outdoors” to the businesses and does not reflect the actual decreased revenue to the City as many of the programs authorized under the emergency orders are new programs that did not exist prior to COVID (e.g. private parklets). The only existing fee that is subject to an impact analysis is the extended waiver of pre-pandemic outdoor dining monthly licenses, which amounts to a loss of approximately $569,000 per year and is projected to generate similar revenues again in the Bi-annual Budget forecasts in FY21/22 and FY 22/23. Any reduction in fees in FY21/22 would be offset by the ARPA Federal Stimulus funds in the form of a grant to the General Fund to help cover extended small business outdoor dining fee waivers. Staff has also budgeted for 50% reduction in revenue for the next fiscal year in anticipation of the Commercial Fitness Permit fee waivers. To minimize future losses in parking revenue tied to “Santa Monica Outdoors,” staff are recommending the Pier parking deck re-open by September 1, 2021 to generate much-needed revenue for the Pier. The Pier restaurants have designated outdoor dining areas that will not be impacted by the parking deck re-opening. Citywide, parking revenues vary seasonally, but the current budget includes a 10-month revenue total estimate of $1.18M (average of $118K per month). For the Downtown and Main Street districts, the loss in on-street metered parking during COVID has been offset by parking revenue generated from the public parking lots and structures. Attachments A. Proposed Emergency Ordinance B. Proposed Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance C. Fee Resolution Waiving Certain Fees on a Temporary Basis, Establishing Fees for Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program, and Authorizing Temporary Closure of Portions of Main Street D. Santa Monica Outdoors Survey Results E. Fourth Revised Supplement (weblink) F. Seventh Supplement (weblink) 7.A Packet Pg. 281 25 of 25 G. Twelfth Supplement (weblink) H. Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement (weblink) I. Twenty-Sixth Supplement (weblink) J. Twenty-Seventh Supplement (weblink) K. Twenty-Eighth Supplement (weblink) L. Thirty-Third Supplement (weblink) M. Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses Prepared By: Jennifer Taylor, Economic Development Adminstrator Approved Forwarded to Council Attachments: A. Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) B. Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO C. Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St D. Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos E. Exhibit E: Fourth Revised Supplement F. Exhibit F: Seventh Supplement G. Exhibit G: Twelth Supplement H. Exhibit H: Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement I. Exhibit I: Twenty-Sixth Supplement J. Exhibit J: Twenty-Seventh Supplement K. Exhibit K: Twenty-Eighth Supplement L. Exhibit L: 33rd Supplemental Order M. Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses N. Written Comments 7.A Packet Pg. 282 1 City Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER_________(CCS) (City Council Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ADOPTING CHAPTER 6.40 TO IMPLEMENT THE SANTA MONICA OUTDOORS PILOT PROGRAM AND CONTINUE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES TEMPORARILY TO USE CERTAIN PUBLIC OUTDOOR SPACE WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus 19 (“COVID-19”) disease is caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, and is classified by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as a worldwide pandemic; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has broadly spread throughout California and, in the absence of herd immunity achieved through vaccinations, presents a significant health risk to the community, especially members of our most vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and an effective City response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and 7.A.a Packet Pg. 283 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 2 WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHEREAS, since March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has on multiple occasions amended and modified its Health Officer Order, and as part of these amendments and modifications, nonessential businesses, including restaurants, lower-risk retail businesses, and gym and fitness establishments were subject to, at various times, prohibitions on operating indoors or restrictions on capacity; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued an Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order, which, among other things, authorized temporary outdoor dining extensions to adjacent sidewalk and/or adjacent parking, courtyard, or other private open space owned by the restaurant; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order that modified the First Revised Eighteenth Supplement to, among other things: extend the authorization for temporary dining to adjacent private spaces not owned by the restaurant and to sidewalks in front of adjacent buildings with the consent of either the owner or tenant; extend the authorization for temporary dining to areas of the Pier to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; extend the authorization for temporary dining to portions of 7.A.a Packet Pg. 284 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 3 the sidewalk or roadway in the Third Street Promenade to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; authorize the temporary use by businesses of adjacent sidewalks, adjacent private outdoor space, and areas of the Pier to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department for business activities other than temporary dining, subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; and authorize restaurants and other businesses to establish temporary parklets for business activities and outdoor dining in on-street parking and loading spaces adjacent to the restaurant or business, subject to specified conditions, specified design and safety specifications, and any additional regulations; and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement”), which, among other things, superseded and replaced the prior versions of the Eighteenth Supplement, authorized the specified uses of public and private outdoor spaces through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days, made other modification governing the conditions for use of public and private spaces, and set fines for violations of the conditions for operating in the public right-of-way and in private outdoor spaces through administrative citations; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Eighth Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Development Department to issue permits for and regulations regarding the temporary extension by 7.A.a Packet Pg. 285 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 4 certain eligible businesses of their operations into unused portions of the parking lane on Main Street where the City has placed K-rails and authorized such use through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2021, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Thirty-Third Supplement to the Executive Order (“Thirty-Third Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized satellite outdoor dining in portions of the roadway in the Third Street Promenade pursuant to limitations set out in the supplement and regulations to be issued by the Director of the Community Development Department and authorized such use through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on March 19, April 6, April 14, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, September 8, October 27, and December 15, 2020, as well as on January 26, March 23, and effective May 22, 2021, the City Council ratified the Executive Order, as well as the supplements to the Executive Order in place at the time, including the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, there are approximately 150 active permits to use public outdoor space issued pursuant to the Third Revised Eighteenth, the Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty- Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, the eligible businesses and restaurants with permits to use public outdoor space as authorized under the Third Revised Eighteenth, the Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements have entered into temporary outdoor encroachment 7.A.a Packet Pg. 286 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 5 agreements with the City, the terms of which are coterminous with the County’s Health Officer Order plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2021, the Governor of the State of California announced the California will fully re-open its economy on June 15, 2021, provided that vaccine supply is sufficient and hospitalization rates are stable and low; and WHEREAS, on April 27, 2021, Council directed staff, as part of economic recovery efforts, to consider the proposals of the Main Street Business Improvement Association (MSBIA) and the Ocean Park Association (OPA) and return to Council with a plan to implement a pilot program for temporary summer weekend closure of all or part of Main Street to automobiles and bus traffic, as well as to assess the pilot’s traffic impacts on surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, staff has considered the proposal of MSBIA and OPA, and on June 8, 2021, returned to Council with a plan to partially close Main Street on weekends so that businesses that have applied for and obtained a permit may operate outdoor dining or other business activities on the roadway that has been closed to traffic; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2021, the California Department of Public Health announced that, other than for mega events (those with crowds greater than 5,000 for indoor events and 10,000 for outdoor events), beginning on June 15, 2021, the State will not impose on businesses restrictions on capacity and physical distancing; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that the County will align with the State’s June 15, 2021 reopening plans that ease many capacity limits and distancing requirements for businesses; and 7.A.a Packet Pg. 287 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 6 WHEREAS, as a result of the State and County’s announcements regarding a planned June 15 reopening, it is anticipated that the authorizations to use public space for outdoor business activities as set forth in the City’s Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements may expire on July 15, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City has an important government interest in maintaining a thriving business community and protecting the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses; and WHEREAS, as a result of the restrictions imposed by the State’s COVID-19- related guidance and the County’s Health Officer Order, businesses, and particularly restaurants, have suffered significant economic hardships; for example, according to Santa Monica’s fourth quarter sales tax report from 2020, restaurants are down 50-66% in sales from the same quarter in 2019 just prior to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, continuing to allow eligible businesses to expand their operations to certain public outdoor spaces through a one-year pilot program will facilitate business recovery, generate increased sales tax revenue for the City, and provide City staff the time necessary to develop and bring to Council a permanent and expanded program for businesses to use public outdoor space for their operations; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is presented for adoption as an emergency ordinance, to be introduced, adopted, and immediately effective upon its passage by at least five affirmative votes, pursuant to City Charter Section 615, because of the impending termination of the authorization to use public space under the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements following the State and County’s announcements on May 21, 2021 that COVID-related restrictions on business 7.A.a Packet Pg. 288 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 7 for most sectors will cease on June 15, 2021 and the disruption to and harm that terminating the authorization to use public space will have on City businesses; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, the City Council held a public meeting during which it considered the adoption of this emergency ordinance pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937 and Santa Monica City Charter Section 615, both of which allow the adoption of emergency ordinances to take effect immediately to ensure the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare in the City of Santa Monica; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare exists as a result of the impending termination of the authorization to use public outdoor space as provided by the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements, and the proposed pilot program to stimulate economic recovery is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40 is hereby adopted to read as follows: Chapter 6.40 Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program 6.40.010 Definitions The definitions in Section 9.52.020 apply to the words and phrases used in this Chapter, unless otherwise specified herein. In addition, the following words and phrases have the following meanings when used in this Chapter: 7.A.a Packet Pg. 289 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 8 (a) “Eligible business” means (1) a business that operates out of a physical location in the City and has received any necessary entitlements from the City to operate and (2) the use of the physical location by the business is a non- residential use classification that is permitted or conditionally permitted in the district, other than a liquor store, or an automobile/vehicle service and repair, minor or major, as those terms are defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Community Development Department or designee. (c) “Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program” means the use by a restaurant or eligible business of the Main Street closure area, Main Street satellite space, a parklet, the Promenade outdoor dining area, the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area, or a sidewalk for either, as applicable, outdoor dining or business activities in compliance with this Chapter. (d) “Main Street closure area” means the portions of the roadway on Main Street that are subject to temporary and periodic weekend closure and designated for outdoor dining or other business activities pursuant to administrative regulations issued under this Chapter. (e) “Main Street satellite space” means the public parking or loading space(s) (other than accessible parking spaces) located in the public right-of-way and adjacent sidewalk on Main Street where the City has installed K-Rail barriers and the public parking or loading space is unoccupied by an adjacent eligible business with a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit to use a parklet. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 290 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 9 (f) “Parklet” means the public parking or loading space(s) (other than accessible parking spaces) located in the public right-of-way that are adjacent to each other and at least one of which is adjacent to the restaurant or eligible business that seeks to use the space(s) for outdoor dining or other business activities in compliance with this Chapter. There may be no parklets on the Third Street Promenade or the Santa Monica Pier. (g) “Restaurant” means a restaurant, full-service, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(b), or a restaurant, limited- service and take-out, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(c). (h) “Promenade outdoor dining area” means any portion of the sidewalk or roadway in the Third Street Promenade that is designated for outdoor dining pursuant to administrative regulations issued under this Chapter. (i) “Promenade satellite outdoor dining area” means the portion of the roadway in the Third Street Promenade that is designated pursuant to administrative regulations issued under this Chapter for a restaurant to deliver its take-out food and beverages and for patrons to consume such food and beverages. (j) “Sidewalk” means (1) a “sidewalk,” as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.52.020.2250, including, but not limited to, any portion of the sidewalk on the Third Street Promenade, or (2) any portion of the Santa Monica Pier that is designated for outdoor dining or business activity pursuant to administrative regulations issued under this Chapter. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 291 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 10 6.40.20 Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program Authorization The Director is authorized to issue permits to and enter into licensing agreements with eligible businesses that meet the requirements for participating in the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program as set forth in this Chapter and administrative regulations. 6.40.030 Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program Requirements (a) Application Required. Any eligible business seeking to obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit shall submit an application using a form designated by the Director for that purpose. (b) Permit and Licensing Agreement Required. No person may participate in the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program without having obtained a permit from and entered into a licensing agreement with the City. (c) Posting of Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program Permit. The Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit shall be displayed by the eligible business during business hours. (d) Specific Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program Requirements. (1) Sidewalk Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of the sidewalk may utilize the sidewalk adjacent to the eligible business to conduct, as applicable, outdoor dining or other business activities as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. (2) Parklet Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of a parklet may utilize the parklet to conduct, as 7.A.a Packet Pg. 292 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 11 applicable, outdoor dining or other business activities as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. a. An eligible business may obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program for use of a parklet only in streets that have (i) a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less, (ii) a speed limit of 30 miles per hour and either a Class II or IV bikeway, as those terms are defined by California State & Highway Code Section 890.4, or (iii) a speed limit of 30 miles per hour without a Class II or IV bikeway, so long as the City has authorized a parking lane closure and the City has implemented additional design or safety specifications. b. The construction of and use of a parklet pursuant to a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit shall comply with the design and safety specifications set forth in administrative regulations issued under this Chapter. (3) Promenade Outdoor Dining Area Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of the Promenade outdoor dining area may utilize the Promenade outdoor dining area for outdoor dining as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. a. Only a restaurant that operates out of a physical location on the Third Street Promenade is eligible to obtain a Santa 7.A.a Packet Pg. 293 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 12 Monica Outdoors pilot program permit for use of the Promenade outdoor dining area. (4) Promenade Satellite Outdoor Dining Area Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area may utilize the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area for outdoor dining as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. a. Only a restaurant that operates out of a physical location in the area bounded by the east side of Second Street, south side of Wilshire Boulevard, west side of 4th Street and north side of Broadway is eligible to obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit for use of the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area. (5) Main Street Closure Area Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of the Main Street closure area may utilize the Main Street closure area to conduct, as applicable, outdoor dining or other business activities as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. (6) Main Street Satellite Space Use. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and entered into a licensing agreement for use of the Main Street satellite space may utilize 7.A.a Packet Pg. 294 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 13 the Main Street satellite space for business activity as authorized by the permit and licensing agreement. a. Only an eligible business other than a restaurant may obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit for use of the Main Street satellite space. However, restaurants and other eligible businesses located on Main Street may obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit for a parklet, Main Street closure area, or use of the adjacent sidewalk on Main Street as authorized pursuant to this Chapter. (7) Insurance Required. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit shall maintain insurance at coverage limits, and with conditions thereon determined necessary and appropriate from time to time, as determined by the Risk Manager and name the City of Santa Monica as an additional insured. (8) Signage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapter 9.61 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, an eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit may place a single, non-permanent sign with the eligible business’s name and, if the eligible business is a restaurant, a menu within the public property area that is subject to the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and licensing agreement. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 295 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 14 (9) Compliance with Administrative Regulations. An eligible business that has obtained a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit shall comply with any other permit requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Chapter. (e) Duty to Comply with the Law. Eligible businesses that obtain a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit and enter into a licensing agreement with the City shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the requirement to have a current business license, the noise restrictions in Chapter 4.12 of this Code, the protection of public trees in compliance with Chapter 7.40 of this Code, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and compliance with any public health orders issued by the State or County of Los Angeles. (f) Fees. The City Council may establish application and permit fees and charges by resolution, which shall: (1) Defray the City’s costs in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Chapter; and (2) Reflect charges associated with use of public property pursuant to this Chapter. 6.40.040 Administrative Regulations (a) The Director may adopt administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the location of the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area and Promenade outdoor dining area, the portion of the Santa Monica Pier that is subject to a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot 7.A.a Packet Pg. 296 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 15 program permit, design and safety specifications for parklets, the use of adjacent or neighboring tenant or building space, application procedures, and other permit conditions and requirements. (b) No person shall fail to comply with the City’s administrative regulations. 6.40.050 Pilot Program Term Permits issued pursuant to this Chapter shall terminate and be of no further force or effect beyond June 30, 2022, unless otherwise extended or terminated earlier by the City at its discretion and consistent with any noticing requirements set forth in the administrative regulations or the licensing agreement between the City and the eligible business. 6.40.060 Grounds for revocation, suspension, or denial; appeals. (a) The Director may deny any application for or suspend or revoke any Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit if the eligible business, including its employees, managers, officers, principals, directors, owners, contractors, representatives, or agents: (1) Has made a materially false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of fact or omission of fact to the City on the permit application, during the application process, or during the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program; (2) Operates, has operated, or proposes to operate in a manner that endangers public health or safety; or (3) Fails to comply or has failed to comply with any requirement imposed by the provisions of this Code (or successor provision or 7.A.a Packet Pg. 297 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 16 provisions), including any administrative regulations issued pursuant to this Chapter, or any provision of State law. (b) Any decision by the City under this Chapter to deny an application for or suspend or revoke a Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program permit may be appealed by an aggrieved applicant or permit holder. An appeal must be taken within the time and manner set forth in Chapter 6.16 of this Code. 6.40.070 Parking Prohibition No person shall park or leave standing a vehicle in any parklet, the Main Street closure area, or the Main Street satellite space. 6.40.080 Enforcement (a) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, including any administrative regulations, shall be guilty of an infraction, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 dollars, or a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 dollars per violation or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. (b) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, including any administrative regulations, shall be subject to administrative fines and administrative penalties pursuant to Chapter 1.09 and Chapter 1.10 of this Code. (c) Any person convicted of violating this Chapter in a criminal case, or found to be in violation of this Chapter in a civil or administrative case brought by a law enforcement agency, shall be ordered to reimburse the City and other participating law enforcement agencies their full investigative costs. 7.A.a Packet Pg. 298 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 17 SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. Pursuant to Sections 615 and 619 of the City Charter, for the reasons stated in the recitals above, the City Council declares this ordinance to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health, and safety, with the result that this ordinance shall be introduced and adopted at the same meeting and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________ GEORGE S. CARDONA Interim City Attorney 7.A.a Packet Pg. 299 Attachment: Exhibit A: Proposed Emergency Ordinance (SMMC Chapter 6.40) (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 1 City Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER_________(CCS) (City Council Series) AN EMERGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY USE OF PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE; TEMPORARY PERMITTED USES FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, AND DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION PURPOSES; AND FLEXIBILITY IN ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus 19 (“COVID-19”) disease is caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, and is classified by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as a worldwide pandemic; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has broadly spread throughout California and, in the absence of herd immunity achieved through vaccinations, presents a significant health risk to the community, especially members of our most vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and an effective City response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Revised Fourth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Revised Fourth Supplement”), 7.A.b Packet Pg. 300 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 which among other things, permitted public safety facilities, hospitals, clinics, and emergency shelters in all zoning districts and allowed the Director of the Community Development Department or designee to waive development standards, design review, parking and access requirements, and sign standards related to such uses, and allowed drive-through facilities for clinics, convenience markets, farmers markets, general markets, hospitals, pharmacies, and restaurants; and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHEREAS, since March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has on multiple occasions amended and modified its Health Officer Order, and as part of these amendments and modifications, nonessential businesses, including restaurants, lower-risk retail businesses, and gym and fitness establishments were subject to, at various times, prohibitions on operating indoors or restrictions on capacity; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order aligning the Santa Monica Municipal Code with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) “Notice of Regulatory Relief” permitting restaurants and retailers holding valid ABC licenses to sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption via delivery and take-out; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued an Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order, which, among other things, authorized 7.A.b Packet Pg. 301 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 temporary outdoor dining extensions to adjacent sidewalk and/or adjacent parking, courtyard, or other private open space owned by the restaurant; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order that modified the First Revised Eighteenth Supplement to, among other things: extend the authorization for temporary dining to adjacent private spaces not owned by the restaurant and to sidewalks in front of adjacent buildings with the consent of either the owner or tenant; extend the authorization for temporary dining to areas of the Pier to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; extend the authorization for temporary dining to portions of the sidewalk or roadway in the Third Street Promenade to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; authorize the temporary use by businesses of adjacent sidewalks, adjacent private outdoor space, and areas of the Pier to be specified by the Director of the Community Development Department for business activities other than temporary dining, subject to specified conditions and any additional regulations; and authorize restaurants and other businesses to establish temporary parklets for business activities and outdoor dining in on-street parking and loading spaces adjacent to the restaurant or business, subject to specified conditions, specified design and safety specifications, and any additional regulations; and WHEREAS, the Second Revised Eighteenth Supplement also authorized Business Improvement Districts and individual eligible businesses that have obtained 7.A.b Packet Pg. 302 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 a temporary use permit to conduct sidewalk sales and other seasonal sales without otherwise complying with the provisions of the Executive Order; and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement”), which, among other things, superseded and replaced the prior versions of the Eighteenth Supplement, authorized the specified uses of public and private outdoor spaces through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days, made other modification governing the conditions for use of the public and private space, and set fines for violations of the conditions for operating in the public right-of-way and in private outdoor spaces through administrative citations; and WHEREAS, on October 7, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Seventh Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Development Department to issue regulations regarding and issue temporary use permits for certain uses allowed by the County Safer at Home Order, including temporary outdoor sales and special events, for a period longer than 45 days but less than 180 days and waived processing fees for such temporary use permits; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Eighth Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Development Department to issue permits for and regulations regarding the temporary extension by certain eligible businesses of their operations into unused portions of the parking lane on Main Street 7.A.b Packet Pg. 303 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 where the City has placed K-rails and authorized such use through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on December 8, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Thirtieth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Thirtieth Supplement”), which, among other things, superseded and replaced Sections 1 through 3 of the Seventh Supplement with amended rules regarding off-site and retail alcohol sales that, in particular, add the requirement that authorized sales of to-go alcoholic beverages may be delivered to customers only at the same time as the required accompanying meals; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2021, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Thirty-Third Supplement to the Executive Order (“Thirty-Third Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized satellite outdoor dining in portions of the roadway in the Third Street Promenade pursuant to limitations set out in the supplement and regulations to be issued by the Director of the Community Development Department and authorized such use through the duration of the County’s Health Officer Order, plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on March 19, April 6, April 14, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, September 8, October 27, and December 15, 2020, as well as on January 26, March 23, and effective May 22, 2021, the City Council ratified the Executive Order, as well as the supplements to the Executive Order in place at the time, including the Revised Fourth, Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Seventh, Twenty-Eighth, Thirtieth, and Thirty-Third Supplements; and 7.A.b Packet Pg. 304 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 WHEREAS, there are approximately 70 active permits to use private outdoor space issued pursuant to the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, the eligible businesses and restaurants with permits to use public and outdoor space as authorized under the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements have been issued temporary outdoor permits or entered into temporary outdoor encroachment agreements with the City, the terms of which are coterminous with the County’s Health Officer Order plus an additional 30 days; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2021, the Governor of the State of California announced the California will fully re-open its economy on June 15, 2021, provided that vaccine supply is sufficient and hospitalization rates are stable and low; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2021, the California Department of Public Health announced that, other than for mega events (those with crowds greater than 5,000 for indoor events and 10,000 for outdoor events), beginning on June 15, 2021, the State will not impose on businesses restrictions on capacity and physical distancing; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that the County will align with the State’s June 15, 2021 reopening plans that ease many capacity limits and distancing requirements for businesses; and WHEREAS, as a result of the State and County’s announcements regarding a planned June 15 reopening, it is anticipated that the authorizations to use public space for outdoor business activities as set forth in the City’s Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty- Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements may expire on July 15, 2021; and 7.A.b Packet Pg. 305 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 WHEREAS, the City has an important government interest in maintaining a thriving business community and protecting the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses; and WHEREAS, as a result of the restrictions imposed by the State’s COVID-19- related guidance and the County’s Health Officer Order, businesses, and particularly restaurants, have suffered significant economic hardships; for example, according to Santa Monica’s fourth quarter sales tax report from 2020, restaurants are down 50-66% in sales from the same quarter in 2019 just prior to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, concurrently with consideration of this emergency interim zoning ordinance, the City Council considered an emergency ordinance adding Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40, Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program, authorizing continued use of public space under the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty- Eighth and Thirty Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, continuing to allow eligible businesses to expand their operations to certain public and private outdoor spaces, and providing continued flexibility in the issuance of temporary use permits and alcoholic beverage sales, will facilitate business recovery, generate increased sales tax revenue for the City, and provide City staff the time necessary to develop and bring to Council a permanent and expanded program for businesses to use public and private outdoor space for their operations; and WHEREAS, continuing to permit emergency shelters and public safety facilities, and drive-through facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites offered by hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies in all zoning districts provides flexibility in uses related 7.A.b Packet Pg. 306 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 to health and safety that are supportive of emergency response and pandemic recovery; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare exists as a result of the impending termination of the authorizations for: temporary use of public and private outdoor space as provided by the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty- Third Supplements; permitted emergency shelters, public safety facilities, and drive- through facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination purposes in all zoning districts as provided by the Revised Fourth Supplement; issuance of temporary use permits as provided by the Third Revised Eighteenth and Twenty-Seventh Supplements; and allowed flexibility in off-site and retail sales of alcoholic beverages as provided by the Thirtieth Supplement; that approval of additional subdivisions, use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable entitlement in accordance with current zoning regulations would impede the City’s ability to allow for uses related to health and safety that are supportive of emergency response and pandemic recovery and cause disruption to and economic harm to the City’s businesses; and that as a result this emergency interim zoning ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Authorization for Temporary Uses. A. Definitions. The following words and phrases have the following meanings when used in these interim zoning regulations: 7.A.b Packet Pg. 307 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 1. “Eligible business” means (a) a business that operates out of a physical location in the City and has received any necessary entitlements from the City to operate; and (b) the use of the physical location by the business is a non- residential use classification that is permitted or conditionally permitted in the district, other than a liquor store, or an automobile/vehicle service and repair, minor or major, as those terms are defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030. 2. “Private outdoor space” means all or a portion of a parking lot, courtyard, plaza, or other private open space area either owned by the eligible business or temporarily used by the eligible business as authorized by these interim zoning regulations. The private outdoor space must be on the same parcel or a parcel immediately adjacent to the eligible business. 3. “Director” means the Director of the Community Development Department or designee. 4. “Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program” means the use by a restaurant or eligible business of the Main Street Closure Area, Main Street satellite space, a parklet, the Promenade outdoor dining area, the Promenade satellite outdoor dining area, or a sidewalk for either, as applicable, outdoor dining or business activities in compliance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40. B. Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space. 1. Authorization. The Director is authorized to issue permits for temporary use of private outdoor space to eligible businesses that meet the 7.A.b Packet Pg. 308 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 requirements set forth in these interim zoning regulations and associated administrative regulations. 2. Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space Requirements. a. Application and Fees. Any eligible business seeking to obtain a temporary use of private outdoor space permit shall submit an application using a form designated by the Director for that purpose. Any application shall be accompanied by the required fee, if any, adopted in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.37.020(C). b. Permit required. No person may conduct a temporary use of private outdoor space without having obtained a permit from the City. c. Posting of Temporary Use of Outdoor Private Space Permit Required. The temporary use of private outdoor space permit shall be displayed by the eligible business during business hours. d. Signs. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapter 9.61 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, an eligible business that has obtained a temporary use of private outdoor space permit may place a single, non-permanent sign with the eligible business’s name and, if the eligible business is a restaurant, a menu within the private outdoor space that is subject to the temporary use of private outdoor space permit. e. Removal of new construction. Regardless of whether a building permit for any new construction in the private outdoor space is required or obtained, the City reserves the right to require the eligible business to remove any new construction in the private outdoor space 7.A.b Packet Pg. 309 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 following the expiration of these interim zoning regulations, or any permit issued for temporary use of private outdoor space pursuant to these interim zoning regulations, for any reason, including that the structure fails to comply with any provisions of Article IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, or any conditions to permits previously issued by the City, including, but not limited to, parking requirements and maximum floor area ratio that are temporarily suspended under Section 3 of these interim zoning regulations. The construction of a temporary deck or other structure in the private outdoor space does not confer any vested rights to any ongoing or continuing activities or use of such a deck or structure beyond the expiration of these interim zoning regulations or any permit issued for temporary use of private outdoor space pursuant to these interim zoning regulations. f. Compliance with Permit Requirements and Administrative Regulations. An eligible business that has obtained a temporary use of private outdoor space permit shall comply with any other permit requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under these interim zoning regulations. 3. Administrative Regulations. a. The Director may adopt administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Section 1(B), including, but not limited to, restrictions on hours of operation, and additional conditions for conducting 7.A.b Packet Pg. 310 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 the temporary outdoor eligible business activity use authorized by these interim zoning regulations. b. No person shall fail to comply with the City’s administrative regulations. C. Temporary Permitted Uses. 1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the land use regulations set forth in Sections 9.07.020, 9.08.020, 9.09.080, 9.10.040, 9.11.020, 9.13.020, 9.14.020, or 9.15.020 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, for the term set forth in Section 2(B) below, the following use classifications shall be temporarily permitted uses in all zoning districts: a. Public safety facility, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(10); and b. Emergency shelter, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.020(A)(4); and c. Drive-through facility for a clinic, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(8)(a); hospital, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(8)(b); general retail sales, small scale, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(22)(b) that is operating as a pharmacy; or general sales, medium scale, as defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(B)(22)(b) that is operating as a pharmacy, all for the limited purpose of conducting COVID-19 testing and vaccination services. 7.A.b Packet Pg. 311 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 2. Establishment of and development standards for the above-listed uses shall be approved by the Director or designee. No conditional use permit or temporary use permit shall be required for any of the above-listed uses. Development standards, design review, parking and access requirements and sign standards related to any of the above-listed uses may be waived at the discretion of the Director or designee. D. Temporary Use Permits. 1. Business Improvement Districts and individual eligible businesses that have obtained a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44 may conduct sidewalk sales and other seasonal sales in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370, Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales, without otherwise complying with the provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40, Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program. 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.44.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, the Director or designee may issue Temporary Use Permits for uses that are permitted pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.370(b) of more than 45 consecutive days, but in no event more than 180 consecutive days, subject to making the required findings in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.44.030 and any conditions of approval imposed by the Director or designee pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.44.040. The Director may issue only one temporary use permit under this paragraph per use during the term set forth in Section 2(C) below. Applicants that were issued a 7.A.b Packet Pg. 312 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 temporary use permit for up to 180 days pursuant to the Twenty-Seventh Supplement may receive one temporary use permit for up to 180 days during the term set forth in Section 2(C). E. Alcoholic Beverage Sales. 1. Off-site Alcohol Sales for Restaurants. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.31.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, or any conditions to permits previously issued by the City, for the term set forth in Section 2(D) below, off-site alcohol sales shall be permitted for Restaurants, Full-Service, as that term is defined by Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(b) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, and Restaurants, and Limited-Service and Take-Out, as that term is defined by Section 9.51.030(B)(8)(c) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code that: a. Have obtained and are operating under a license to sell alcoholic beverages from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”); b. Have obtained and are operating under a Conditional Use Permit or Alcohol Exemption issued by the City of Santa Monica, or are operating as an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 9.31.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; c. Conduct such sales in accordance with all conditions and requirements set forth in ABC’s First Notice of Regulatory Relief issued on March 19, 2020, including, but not limited to, provisions related to On-Sale Retailers Exercising Off-Sale Privileges and Sales of Alcoholic Beverages To Go; and 7.A.b Packet Pg. 313 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 d. Do not serve, deliver, or otherwise provide to the consumer any to-go alcoholic beverages before serving, delivering, or otherwise providing the consumer the meals sold in conjunction with any such to-go alcoholic beverages. 2. Retail Sales. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.31.040, or any conditions to permits previously issued by the City, for the term set forth in Section 2(D) below, retail sales of alcohol shall be permitted in accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth in ABC’s First Notice of Regulatory Relief issued on March 19, 2020 and the Second Notice of Regulatory Relief issued on April 1, 2020 for Convenience Markets, as that term is defined by Section 9.52.030(B)(10)(a) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, General Markets, as that term is defined by Section 9.51.030(B)(10)(c) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, and Liquor Stores, as that term is defined by Section 9.51.030(B)(10)(d) that: a. Have obtained and are operating under a license to sell alcoholic beverages from ABC; b. Have obtained and are operating under a Conditional Use Permit or Alcohol Exemption issued by the City of Santa Monica, or are operating as an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 9.31.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; and c. Conduct such sales in accordance with all conditions and requirements set forth in ABC’s First Notice of Regulatory Relief issued on March 19, 2020 and the Second Notice of Regulatory Relief issued on April 7.A.b Packet Pg. 314 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 1, 2020, including, but not limited to, Off-Sale Transactions Through Pass- Out Windows, Hours of Operations for Retail Sales, and Deliveries to Consumers. SECTION 2. Term of Temporary Uses Authorized by Interim Zoning Regulations. A. Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space. The Director’s authority to issue permits for temporary use of private outdoor space pursuant to Section 1(B) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon expiration of these interim zoning regulations, unless otherwise extended in accordance with Section 9.46.090(C) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Permits to authorize temporary use of private outdoor space issued pursuant to Section 1(B) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate and be of no further force or effect beyond June 30, 2022, unless otherwise extended or terminated earlier by the City at its discretion, and consistent with any noticing requirements set forth in the administrative regulations or the permit issued by the City. B. Temporary Permitted Uses. Temporary permitted uses authorized by Section 1(C) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate upon expiration of these interim zoning regulations, unless otherwise extended in accordance with Section 9.46.090(C) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. C. Temporary Use Permits. The Director’s authority to issue temporary use permits pursuant to Section 1(D) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon expiration of these interim zoning regulations, unless otherwise extended in accordance with Section 9.46.090(C) of the Santa Monica 7.A.b Packet Pg. 315 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Municipal Code. Temporary uses permitted by temporary use permits issued pursuant to Section 1(D) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate and be of no further force and effect in accordance with the terms of the temporary use permit. D. Alcohol Sales. Alcohol sales authorized by Section 1(E) of these interim zoning regulations shall terminate upon expiration of these interim zoning regulations, unless otherwise extended in accordance with Section 9.46.090(C) of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, or upon termination of the Notice of Regulatory Relief issued by ABC authorizing such sales, whichever is sooner. SECTION 3. Temporary Suspension of Zoning Regulations. The provisions of the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Divisions 1 through 5 of Article IX of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, or any conditions to permits previously issued by the City, including, but not limited to, parking requirements (except for those relating to accessible parking) and maximum floor area ratio, are hereby temporarily suspended to the extent necessary to accommodate the temporary uses permitted by these interim zoning regulations and Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40, Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program. SECTION 4. No Vested Rights Conferred. Eligible business activity authorized by these interim zoning regulations shall be conducted as a temporary use, or a temporary accessory use to a legally established business that is located on the parcel, on an adjacent parcel, or, if the eligible business activity is conducted on a sidewalk, adjacent to the eligible business. Nothing in these interim zoning regulations, or any permits issued pursuant to these interim zoning regulations, shall be considered an entitlement or permit for permanent use or to confer 7.A.b Packet Pg. 316 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 any vested rights to any ongoing or continuing activities beyond the expiration of these interim zoning regulations, or the expiration of any permits issued pursuant to these interim zoning regulations. SECTION 5. Enforcement. A. Any person who violates any provision of these interim zoning regulations, including any administrative regulations, shall be guilty of an infraction, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 dollars, or a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 dollars per violation or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. B. Any person who violates any provision of these interim zoning regulations, including any administrative regulations, shall be subject to administrative fines and administrative penalties pursuant to Chapter 1.09 and Chapter 1.10 of this Code. C. Any person convicted of violating these interim zoning regulations in a criminal case, or found to be in violation of these interim zoning regulations in a civil or administrative case brought by a law enforcement agency, shall be ordered to reimburse the City and other participating law enforcement agencies their full investigative costs. SECTION 6. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or any appendix thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall 7.A.b Packet Pg. 317 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption. SECTION 9. This Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance shall be of no further force or effect after August 7, 2021 unless it is otherwise extended pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.090(C). APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________ GEORGE S. CARDONA Interim City Attorney 7.A.b Packet Pg. 318 Attachment: Exhibit B: Life Outdoors IZO (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 City Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NO. (City Council Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA WAIVING CERTAIN FEES ON A TEMPORARY BASIS TO FURTHER STIMULATE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ,ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SANTA MONICA OUTDOORS PILOT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PORTIONS OF MAIN STREET FOR THE SANTA MONICA OUTDOORS PILOT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus 19 (“COVID-19”) disease is caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, and is classified by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as a worldwide pandemic; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has broadly spread throughout California and, in the absence of herd immunity achieved through vaccinations, presents a significant health risk to the community, especially members of our most vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and an effective City response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of 7.A.c Packet Pg. 319 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 2 COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHEREAS, since March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has on multiple occasions amended and modified its Health Officer Order, and as part of these amendments and modifications, nonessential businesses, including restaurants, lower-risk retail businesses, and gym and fitness establishments were subject to, at various times, prohibitions on operating indoors or restrictions on capacity; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Ninth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Ninth Supplement”), which, among other things, suspended outdoor dining license payments for City licensees for the month of April 2020; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued an Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order, which, among other things, extended the suspension of outdoor dining license payments for City licensees through June 2020 and authorized temporary outdoor dining extensions to adjacent sidewalk and/or adjacent parking, courtyard, or other private open space owned by the restaurant; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Second Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order that modified the First Revised Eighteenth Supplement to, among other things: extend the suspension of outdoor dining license payments for City licensees through August 2020 and expand the public outdoor spaces where certain eligible restaurants were authorized to operate outdoors; and 7.A.c Packet Pg. 320 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 3 WHEREAS, the Second Revised Eighteenth Supplement also authorized Business Improvement Districts and individual eligible businesses that have obtained a temporary use permit to conduct sidewalk sales and other seasonal sales without otherwise complying with the provisions of the Executive Order and waived processing fees for such temporary use permits; and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Third Revised Eighteenth Supplement”), which, among other things, superseded and replaced the prior versions of the Eighteenth Supplement to further extend the suspension of outdoor dining license payments for City licensees and authorize the City to assess a monthly fee for the use of space in the public right-of-way after November 1, 2020, with 30 days’ notice provided to businesses; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Sixth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Sixth Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Services Department to promulgate regulations and issue permits for gym and fitness establishments to engage in commercial fitness activities at City parks, City park parking lots, and City beaches; provided that, for any quarter or portion thereof during which the County’s Health Officer Order prohibited gym and fitness establishments from operating indoors at an occupancy rate greater than 50%, gym and fitness establishments are not required to pay the quarterly use charges, as set forth in forth in Resolution No. 11263 (CCS), adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2020, except for gym and fitness establishment operating at Palisades Park; and specified the rates for such quarterly use; and 7.A.c Packet Pg. 321 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 4 WHEREAS, on October 7, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Seventh Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Seventh Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Development Department to issue regulations regarding and issue temporary use permits for certain uses allowed by the County Safer at Home Order, including temporary outdoor sales and special events, for a period longer than 45 days but less than 180 days and waived processing fees for such temporary use permits; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Twenty-Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order (“Twenty-Eighth Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized the Director of the Community Development Department to issue permits for and regulations regarding the temporary extension by certain eligible businesses of their operations into unused portions of the parking lane on Main Street where the City has placed K-rails, and authorized the City to assess a monthly fee for the use of such space in the public right-of-way after March 31, 2021, with 30 days’ notice provided to businesses; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2021, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Thirty-Third Supplement to the Executive Order (“Thirty-Third Supplement”), which, among other things, authorized satellite outdoor dining in portions of the roadway in the Third Street Promenade pursuant to limitations set out in the supplement and regulations to be issued by the Director of the Community Development Department, and authorized the City to assess a monthly fee for the use of such space in the public right-of-way after March 1, 2021, with 30 days’ notice provided to businesses; and 7.A.c Packet Pg. 322 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 5 WHEREAS, on March 19, April 6, April 14, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, September 8, October 27, and December 15, 2020 as well as on January 26, March 23, and effective May 22, 2021, the City Council ratified the Executive Order, as well as the supplements to the Executive Order in place at the time, including the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Sixth, Twenty-Seventh, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, as a result of the restrictions imposed by the State’s COVID-19- related guidance and the County’s Health Officer Order, businesses, and particularly restaurants, have suffered significant economic hardships; for example, according to Santa Monica’s fourth quarter sales tax report from 2020, restaurants are down 50-66% in sales from the same quarter in 2019 just prior to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, due to the economic hardships suffered by businesses and to stimulate economic recovery, the City has elected not to assess a monthly fee for the use of space in the public right-of-way, despite the authorization to do so in the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty-Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.010 authorizes the imposition of charges for private use of public property; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.020 authorizes setting such charges by resolution; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 allows outdoor dining on the public right of way as a way to enhance the pedestrian ambiance of the City; and 7.A.c Packet Pg. 323 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 6 WHEREAS, on June 11, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10586, which established the license fees for outdoor dining area licenses; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11263, which, among other things, revised certain permit and user fee charges, including the annual permit and quarterly use charges for commercial fitness and athletic instruction permits issued pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.55.030, and processing fees for temporary use permits; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concurrently adopting an emergency ordinance that establishes the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program and thereby extends the authorizations to use public space provided by the Third Revised Eighteenth, Twenty- Eighth, and Thirty-Third Supplements, authorizes the City to issue permits and enter into licensing agreements with business to use portions of the Main Street roadway that are temporarily closed to traffic and designated for outdoor dining or other business activities pursuant to administrative regulations, and, as part of that emergency ordinance, authorizes the City Council to set charges by resolution to reflect the use of public property; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concurrently adopting an emergency interim zoning ordinance that extends the authorizations for issuance of temporary use permits for sidewalk sales and other seasonal sales that may operate without otherwise complying with the provisions of the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program, and temporary use permits that may be issued for periods of more than 45 days but less than 180 days, as provided by the Third Revised Eighteenth and Twenty-Seventh Supplements, respectively; and 7.A.c Packet Pg. 324 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 7 WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) authorizes local authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution to temporarily close a portion of any street for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes when, in the opinion of local authorities having jurisdiction or a public officer or employee that the local authority designates by resolution, the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing; and WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the City’s Community Development Director to temporarily close a portion of Main Street, since closure is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are using the closed portion of Main Street during the temporary closing pursuant to the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program; and WHEREAS, to stimulate economic recovery, the City Council desires to delay recovering fees for use of public space pursuant to the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program until January 1, 2022 and to temporarily waive other fees. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Commencing no earlier than January 1, 2022, and following at least 30 days’ notice provided to businesses with a Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program permit, the charges for use of public property pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40 are as follows: Location Monthly License Fee Per Square Foot 3rd Street Promenade $2.66 Transit Mall (Santa Monica Boulevard/Broadway) $2.66 Ocean Avenue $2.48 7.A.c Packet Pg. 325 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 8 Location Monthly License Fee Per Square Foot Montana Avenue $2.20 Wilshire Boulevard $2.12 Main Street $2.12 Ocean Park Boulevard $2.12 Pico Boulevard $2.12 Other Streets $2.12 SECTION 2. From the effective date of this resolution until December 31, 2021, the City waives the monthly license fee that restaurants are required to pay pursuant to their respective outdoor dining license agreements with the City under Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200. SECTION 3. From the effective date of this resolution until June 30, 2022, businesses with a commercial fitness or athletic instruction permit issued pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 4.55.030 are not required to pay quarterly use charges, unless the business provides commercial fitness or athletic instruction at Palisades Park in which case the quarterly use charges shall be (i) $450 per quarter for small groups (not more than 2); $900 per quarter for medium groups (not more than 10); and (iii) $1,350 per quarter for large groups (not more than 15). SECTION 4. From the effective date of this resolution until June 30, 2022, the City waives processing fees for temporary use permits for sidewalk sales and other seasonal sales that are not otherwise required to comply with the provisions of the Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program, and for temporary use permits issued for a period longer than 45 days but less than 180 days, issued pursuant to the emergency interim zoning ordinance adopted concurrently with this resolution. 7.A.c Packet Pg. 326 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery 9 SECTION 5. All fees established or waived by this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution. SECTION 6. If there are any conflicts between the fees adopted or waived in this resolution and fees adopted or waived by any prior resolution or fee schedule, the fees adopted or waived pursuant to this resolution shall control. SECTION 7. The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to temporarily close the portion of Main Street between Hill Street and Kinney Avenue on weekends in compliance with administrative regulations issued pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.40, because closure of this area is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are using the closed portion during the temporary closing. SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________ GEORGE S. CARDONA Interim City Attorney 7.A.c Packet Pg. 327 Attachment: Exhibit C: Resolution Waiving and Establishig Certain Fees and Authorizing Temp. Closure of Main St (4496 : Economic Recovery Attachment D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photographs 7.A.d Packet Pg. 328 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Business Operator Survey Results 7.A.d Packet Pg. 329 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 1 / 25 64.68%282 35.32%154 Q1 Has your business expanded onto the sidewalk during the pandemic? This includes sidewalk cafe seating. Answered: 436 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 436 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 330 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 2 / 25 55.71%244 44.29%194 Q2 Has your business expanded outdoors on private property during the pandemic? This includes parking lots, patios and courtyards on private property. Answered: 438 Skipped: 3 TOTAL 438 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 331 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 3 / 25 3.62%8 93.21%206 3.17%7 Q3 If you have expanded into parking spaces on private property, what's your plan for after the pandemic is over? Answered: 221 Skipped: 220 TOTAL 221 Restore parking spaces Continue to operate... N/A, we have not expanded... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Restore parking spaces Continue to operate outdoors, if allowed N/A, we have not expanded into parking spaces on private property 7.A.d Packet Pg. 332 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 4 / 25 39.11%149 60.89%232 Q4 Does your business currently have a parklet? A parklet occupies curbside public parking spaces with restaurant seating or other commercial activity. Answered: 381 Skipped: 60 TOTAL 381 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 333 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 5 / 25 79.29%111 74.29%104 78.57%110 90.00%126 2.14%3 12.14%17 Q5 How has the parklet benefitted your business? Select all that apply. Answered: 140 Skipped: 301 Total Respondents: 140 Increased sales Increased awareness of... Increased seating... Ability to stay open Not sure Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Increased sales Increased awareness of my business Increased seating capacity Ability to stay open Not sure Other 7.A.d Packet Pg. 334 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 6 / 25 85.00%119 9.29%13 3.57%5 2.14%3 Q6 How integral is the parklet now to your business operations and identity? Answered: 140 Skipped: 301 TOTAL 140 A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 7.A.d Packet Pg. 335 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 7 / 25 42.37%75 33.33%59 3.39%6 2.26%4 4.52%8 3.39%6 25.99%46 Q7 Why have you chosen to not create a parklet? Select all that apply. Answered: 177 Skipped: 264 Total Respondents: 177 Doesn't make sense for my... My street or location is ... I couldn't figure out h... The application... Parklets are too expensive The insurance requirements... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Doesn't make sense for my business My street or location is not eligible for a parklet I couldn't figure out how to apply The application process was too difficult Parklets are too expensive The insurance requirements are burdensome Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 336 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 8 / 25 20.90%37 55.37%98 23.73%42 Q8 Would you be opposed if your neighbor’s business put one on your block in front of or near your storefront? Answered: 177 Skipped: 264 TOTAL 177 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 337 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 9 / 25 16.23%49 61.59%186 22.19%67 Q9 Should there be restrictions on the number of parklets per block? Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 TOTAL 302 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 338 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 10 / 25 37.42%113 62.91%190 18.87%57 15.89%48 10.26%31 3.64%11 1.99%6 Q10 Which types of businesses should be eligible for parklets? Select all that apply. Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 Total Respondents: 302 All businesses Restaurants Fitness Personal Care Services (e.... Retail Co-work Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES All businesses Restaurants Fitness Personal Care Services (e.g. Nail and Hair Salons) Retail Co-work Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 339 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 11 / 25 98.68%298 1.32%4 Q11 Should restaurants and cafes be able to serve food and drink (including alcohol) to customers in the parklet? Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 TOTAL 302 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 340 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 12 / 25 1.66%5 21.19%64 57.95%175 0.00%0 0.00%0 19.21%58 Q12 Fees will eventually be charged for the use of public space. When should that occur? Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 TOTAL 302 1 month after indoor... 1 month after indoor... January 1, 2022 1 year after indoor... 1.5 years after indoor... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 1 month after indoor operations are permitted at 50% 1 month after indoor operations are permitted at 100% January 1, 2022 1 year after indoor operations are permitted at 100% 1.5 years after indoor operations are permitted at 100% Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 341 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 13 / 25 40.40%122 26.16%79 33.44%101 Q13 Would you be interested in operating a parklet in the public right of way if a fee were charged? Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 TOTAL 302 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 14 / 25 78.15%236 21.85%66 Q14 Is your business a restaurant or cafe? Answered: 302 Skipped: 139 TOTAL 302 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 343 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 15 / 25 63.09%147 36.91%86 Q15 If you had a choice between a parklet or sidewalk dining, which would you prefer? Answered: 233 Skipped: 208 TOTAL 233 Parklet Sidewalk 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Parklet Sidewalk 7.A.d Packet Pg. 344 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 16 / 25 25.75%60 43.35%101 27.04%63 3.86%9 Q16 Would you consider keeping or building a parklet even if the state decides to no longer allow alcohol to be served in the parklet when COVID- 19 health restrictions are lifted? Answered: 233 Skipped: 208 TOTAL 233 Yes No Not sure Not applicable, ... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure Not applicable, we don't serve alcohol 7.A.d Packet Pg. 345 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 17 / 25 83.33%235 16.67%47 Q17 Based on what you’ve experienced to date (pre-covid conditions and now), what do you value more: a parklet in front of your business or parking? Answered: 282 Skipped: 159 TOTAL 282 Parklet Parking 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Parklet Parking 7.A.d Packet Pg. 346 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 18 / 25 37.23%105 32.98%93 18.79%53 10.99%31 Q18 If the program is extended, how important is it to you to be able to add more substantial improvements to the parklet such as roofs and electrification? Answered: 282 Skipped: 159 TOTAL 282 A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 7.A.d Packet Pg. 347 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 19 / 25 30.85%87 36.17%102 21.99%62 7.45%21 3.55%10 Q19 Would you be willing to go through a longer review process if it meant you could have those improvements? Answered: 282 Skipped: 159 TOTAL 282 Very likely Likely Neither likely nor unlikely Unlikely Very unlikely 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very likely Likely Neither likely nor unlikely Unlikely Very unlikely 7.A.d Packet Pg. 348 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 20 / 25 49.29%139 30.14%85 20.57%58 Q20 Would you be supportive of allowing businesses from elsewhere in Santa Monica to operate parklets in your business district, like a pop-up shop? Answered: 282 Skipped: 159 TOTAL 282 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 349 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 21 / 25 87.94%248 4.26%12 7.80%22 Q21 Do you think the parklet program should be extended after the pandemic? Answered: 282 Skipped: 159 TOTAL 282 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 350 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 22 / 25 51.85%140 61.85%167 46.67%126 10.00%27 Q22 If the program is extended, what changes would you like to see made to the program? Select all that apply. Answered: 270 Skipped: 171 Total Respondents: 270 Greater use of self-certifi... Ability to build... Ability to expand parkl... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Greater use of self-certification in application process Ability to build structures, including roofs Ability to expand parklet onto sidewalk Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 351 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 23 / 25 Q23 Anything else you want to tell us? Answered: 140 Skipped: 301 7.A.d Packet Pg. 352 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 24 / 25 98.86%173 91.43%160 92.00%161 0.00%0 0.00%0 0.00%0 0.00%0 0.00%0 94.29%165 0.00%0 Q24 Contact information Answered: 175 Skipped: 266 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Name Business Address Address 2 City/Town State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Email Address Phone Number 7.A.d Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Business Survey 25 / 25 61.54%144 38.46%90 Q25 Do you want to be added to the City's business email list for future updates about this process? Answered: 234 Skipped: 207 TOTAL 234 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 354 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Resident and Patron Survey Results 7.A.d Packet Pg. 355 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 1 / 15 87.90%4,649 12.10%640 Q1 Have you ever visited a parklet in Santa Monica? (A parklet is located in a curbside public parking space for seating or other commercial activity.) Answered: 5,289 Skipped: 10 TOTAL 5,289 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 356 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 2 / 15 Q2 How would you rate your experience with the parklet, with 5 being the highest? Answered: 4,499 Skipped: 800 1.20% 54 1.24% 56 4.67% 210 21.94% 987 70.95% 3,192 4,499 4.60 1 2 3 4 5 S 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE S 7.A.d Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 3 / 15 91.76%4,140 8.24%372 Q3 Are you more likely to patronize a business because it has a parklet? Answered: 4,512 Skipped: 787 TOTAL 4,512 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 4 / 15 61.88%2,795 65.35%2,952 6.80%307 22.32%1,008 11.45%517 2.70%122 Q4 When you visited the parklet, how did you get there? Select all that apply. Answered: 4,517 Skipped: 782 Total Respondents: 4,517 Drove Walked Took transit Biked Used an e-scooter Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Drove Walked Took transit Biked Used an e-scooter Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 5 / 15 95.22%4,302 4.78%216 Q5 Do you feel safe when you are in a parklet? Answered: 4,518 Skipped: 781 TOTAL 4,518 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 6 / 15 Q6 What would make you feel safer in a parklet? Answered: 203 Skipped: 5,096 7.A.d Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 7 / 15 74.68%3,740 15.32%767 6.15%308 2.04%102 1.82%91 Q7 How beneficial do you think parklets are to the community? Answered: 5,008 Skipped: 291 TOTAL 5,008 A great deal A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A great deal A lot A moderate amount A little None at all 7.A.d Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 8 / 15 74.53%3,730 19.94%998 3.60%180 1.18%59 0.76%38 Q8 Parklets occupy space in the roadway that could be used for other purposes, such as parking and loading. Do you feel parklets are a worthwhile use of this space? Answered: 5,005 Skipped: 294 TOTAL 5,005 Yes Yes, but in limited... No Not sure Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes Yes, but in limited quantities No Not sure Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 9 / 15 91.95%4,603 4.00%200 4.06%203 Q9 Do you think the parklet program should be extended? Answered: 5,006 Skipped: 293 TOTAL 5,006 Yes No Not sure 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No Not sure 7.A.d Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 10 / 15 55.72%2,689 5.39%260 54.62%2,636 12.99%627 Q10 What changes would you like to see in the parklet program? Answered: 4,826 Skipped: 473 Total Respondents: 4,826 More parklets Fewer parklets Allow parklets to have more... Other (please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES More parklets Fewer parklets Allow parklets to have more permanent features such as roofs Other (please specify) 7.A.d Packet Pg. 365 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 11 / 15 90.47%4,510 9.53%475 Q11 Some businesses have expanded outdoors on private property, such as in courtyards or within their parking lots. These are different than parklets because they are on private property, where as parklets use curbside public parking. Have you visited a business that has expanded outdoors into a private courtyard or parking lot? Answered: 4,985 Skipped: 314 TOTAL 4,985 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 366 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 12 / 15 Q12 How would you rate your experience in the expanded outdoor space, with 5 being the highest? Answered: 4,487 Skipped: 812 1.31% 59 0.58% 26 2.36% 106 16.51% 741 79.23% 3,555 4,487 4.72 1 2 3 4 5 S 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE S 7.A.d Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 13 / 15 95.30%4,278 4.70%211 Q13 Are you more likely to patronize a business because it has expanded outdoors? Answered: 4,489 Skipped: 810 TOTAL 4,489 Yes No 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 7.A.d Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 14 / 15 95.74% 4,606 4.26%205 Q14 When thinking about the future of these expanded outdoor operations on private property, which statement best reflects your viewpoint? Answered: 4,811 Skipped: 488 TOTAL 4,811 I prefer to eat and shop... I prefer to have access ... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I prefer to eat and shop outdoors. Please allow all outdoor operations to continue. I prefer to have access to a parking space at the business and open courtyards. Do not allow these expanded outdoor operations to continue. 7.A.d Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies Future of Outdoor Business Operations - Patron Survey 15 / 15 Q15 Please share a photo of a parklet or other outdoor commercial area you have visited in Santa Monica. You can also email a photo later to recovery@santamonica.gov. Answered: 460 Skipped: 4,839 7.A.d Packet Pg. 370 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies 7.A.d Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 373 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 374 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 375 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 376 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 377 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 7.A.d Packet Pg. 378 Attachment: Exhibit D: Survey Results & Select Respondent-submitted Photos (4496 : Economic 1 City Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION (City Council Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR OUTDOOR DINING AREA LICENSES WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.31.200 allows outdoor dining on the public right of way as a way to enhance the pedestrian ambiance of the City; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.010 authorizes the imposition of charges for private use of public property; and WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.020 authorizes setting such charges by resolution; and WHEREAS, in June 2010, the City had an appraiser develop licensing fee rates for outdoor dining that reflected the fair market value of the use of public space; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10586, which established the license fees for outdoor dining area licenses that are adjusted every January 1 by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index and that were set below fair market value to reflect community recognition that outdoor dining areas provide public benefits by enlivening sidewalks and pedestrian pathways and by promoting visual interest throughout commercial districts in the City; 7.A.m Packet Pg. 379 Attachment: Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term 2 WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus 19 (“COVID-19”) disease is caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, and is classified by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) as a worldwide pandemic; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 has broadly spread throughout California and, in the absence of herd immunity achieved through vaccinations, presents a significant health risk to the community, especially members of our most vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and an effective City response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHEREAS, since March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has on multiple occasions amended and modified its Health Officer Order, and as part of these amendments and modifications, nonessential 7.A.m Packet Pg. 380 Attachment: Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term 3 businesses, including restaurants, lower-risk retail businesses, and gym and fitness establishments were subject to, at various times, prohibitions on operating indoors or restrictions on capacity; and WHEREAS, through supplements to the Executive Order, the City suspended outdoor dining license payments for City licensees through June 15, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concurrently adopting a resolution that waives outdoor dining license payments until January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, as a result of the restrictions imposed by the State’s COVID-19- related guidance and the County’s Health Officer Order, businesses, and particularly restaurants, have suffered significant economic hardships; for example, according to Santa Monica’s fourth quarter sales tax report from 2020, restaurants are down 50-66% in sales from the same quarter in 2019 just prior to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, due to the economic hardships suffered by businesses and to stimulate economic recovery, the City Council desires to re-set the outdoor dining licensing fee so that the rate in 2022 shall be the same as the rate in 2020, and that annually thereafter, commencing on January 1, 2023, such fees shall be adjusted by the change in the Consumer Price Index. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The following fees are established for outdoor dining area licenses, effective January 1, 2022: 7.A.m Packet Pg. 381 Attachment: Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term 4 Location Monthly License Fee Per Square Foot Fully Enclosed Outdoor Dining Area Partially Enclosed Outdoor Dining Area Outdoor Dining Area Without a Barrier 3rd Street Promenade Not allowed $3.78 $2.66 Transit Mall (Santa Monica Boulevard/ Broadway) Not allowed $3.78 $2.66 Ocean Avenue $7.05 $3.53 $2.48 Montana Avenue Not allowed $3.02 $2.20 Wilshire Boulevard Not allowed $3.02 $2.12 Main Street Not allowed $3.02 $2.12 Ocean Park Boulevard Not allowed $3.02 $2.12 Pico Boulevard Not allowed $3.02 $2.12 Other Streets Not allowed $3.02 $2.12 SECTION 2. Commencing January 1, 2023 and annually thereafter on January 1, the fees shall be increased by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index, which adjustment shall be no less than a three percent (3%) or more than a five percent (5%) increase. SECTION 3: All fees established by this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution. SECTION 4: Resolution No. 10586 is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 5: If there are any conflicts between the fees adopted in this resolution and fees adopted by any prior resolution or fee schedule, the fees adopted pursuant to this resolution shall control. 7.A.m Packet Pg. 382 Attachment: Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term 5 SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________ GEORGE S. CARDONA Interim City Attorney 7.A.m Packet Pg. 383 Attachment: Exhibit M: Fee Resolution Establishing Fees for Outdoor Dining Area Licenses (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term 1 Vernice Hankins From:ed colton <edcolton@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:08 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:NO MAIN ST. CLOSURE EXTERNAL Closure of Main Street, other than for an infrequent special occasion, is a bad idea. It is unfair to add the main street traffic to Nelson and other neighborhood streets. Moreover, the bars on Mainstreet already hog up more space on Main Street than they ever had inside there shops. Finally, people seeking public transportation will have to hunt for a bus stop, even though the route may have been published. Ed Colton Residence: Ocean Park Blvd., off Main St. Item 7.A 06/08/21 1 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 384 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Alice Colton <travelpro@juno.com> Sent:Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:27 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure EXTERNAL I am opposed to the closure of Main Street. Alice Colton Item 7.A 06/08/21 2 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 385 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Josey Wales <jsilv5791@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 10:10 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St.Closure EXTERNAL No Main St. Closures ! Item 7.A 06/08/21 3 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 386 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Josey <jbrx58@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 10:11 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St Closures EXTERNAL Please don’t close Main St. Item 7.A 06/08/21 4 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 387 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Karen Altman <k.altman@verizon.net> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 10:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Please do not close Main st on weekends. I live on 2nd St and we already have cars speeding by to avoid Main St. We have children living on this street. Sincerely Yous, K Altman Item 7.A 06/08/21 5 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 388 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Guy G <gbgorelik24@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:19 PM To:councilmtgitems EXTERNAL No main street closure Item 7.A 06/08/21 6 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 389 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Joyce Gorelik <joyceg23@me.com> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:23 PM To:councilmtgitems EXTERNAL No Main Street Closure!! Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 7 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 390 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Carolyn Milkovich <skratthult40@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, May 30, 2021 4:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Supporting restaurants EXTERNAL I support the proposal to close Main Street on weekends to cars in order to allow restaurants and bars to utilize outside space for customers. I believe the economic health of Santa Monica will benefit from such an approach. Have you considered allowing diners to park at the beach, with validation, as you used to do (maybe you still do) for the Farmers Market? Carolyn Milkovich Item 7.A 06/08/21 8 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 391 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Vernice Hankins Sent:Monday, May 31, 2021 4:35 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: MAIN STREET CLOSURE ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Beverly Haas <bev.beach@icloud.com> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2021 3:49 PM To: councilmtgitems <councilmtgitems@SMGOV.NET> Subject: MAIN STREET CLOSURE EXTERNAL NO MAIN STREET CLOSURE AS ALL RESTAURANTS WILL BE ABLE TO OPEN THEIR DOORS TO PATRONS SOON. Beverly Haas bev.beach@icloud.com 310‐664‐9255 Item 7.A 06/08/21 9 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 392 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Dale Newman <dalenewman@msn.com> Sent:Monday, May 31, 2021 7:33 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure EXTERNAL I do support Main Street businesses and I hope that this works! But we will need to address several things. How will this effect traffic on surrounding streets? I live at the corner of 4th and Hill and traffic is already at a breaking point, it is very dangerous and more cars will only make it worse. 1. I would like a traffic analysis and would like problems taken care of BEFORE, not after. Otherwise I will vote to shut it down. 2. Use two police cruisers at each closure and it would be a simple and cheap way to close and open the streets. 8 total. 3. Constrain restaurant dining to the their property line, some restaurants have taken more than their share. 4. Have a specific trial time, 2‐3 week ends. Then ask everyone, businesses, neighbors, etc. what they think. We all have to be included in the conversation. Most retail stores close at night and probably would not be affected by the street closures. It would be great to have picnic tables in the closed areas. Dale Newman 2658 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 310‐392‐1328 Item 7.A 06/08/21 10 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 393 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:GLENDA CALLANEN <ggcallanen@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:52 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL I oppose the closure because the narrow surrounding streets are not capable of handling the overflow. The bar patrons are already noisily spilling into the neighborhood before closing time, so the issues would only increase. As soon as the street outdoor dining zones can be removed and businesses return to normal, all Main St and OP will be better off. Glenda Callanen 3rd/Hill Item 7.A 06/08/21 11 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 394 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:BruceHamilton <brucehamilton99@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:phil.brock@smgov.et; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; kristen.mccowan@smgov.net; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:NO MAIN STREET CLOSURE EXTERNAL I am a 30+ year resident of the Main Street area. Santa Monica government has treated this area as the bad step‐sister of a glorious town. The Beach Shuttle has come and gone. Main Street has been nearly 100% occupied and then struggled with 70% occupancy PRIOR to the COVID pandemic. Over the past 30 years, there have been slugs of yogurt shops, coffee shops, bagel shops, smoothie shops, electric bike shops, and more recently nail salons. Consistently, the Santa Monica government has refused to allow more restaurants without dedicated or valet parking. There had been a proposal to double deck the parking lot between Nielsen and Main Street, but that was met with a proviso that low income housing needed to be built atop that ! Santa Monica government had not maintained the Main Street area in the past — sidewalks are never washed (check the black bubble gum from month to month) and there are hazardous areas around the street trees and the sidewalks. The last time these areas were filled, Park Meeks was alive and we watched the maintenance staff fill this area in a rainstorm (all the gravel washed out that day). Current parking in this area is restricted ‐ permit only; however, there is never enough parking for visitors. The use of Handicap spaces are being abused. Already, our governor has declared that California will go back to normal as of June 16th. Why do we need an additional closure of Main Street ? Street parking is already taken by restaurants and nail salons. The Fish Enterprise Co, Starbucks and Coffee Tea and Leaf are not coming back. Please pay attention to the Third Street Promenade that legally closed it’s streets and is doing no better than Main Street. As a resident, I don’t want you to close Main Street to traffic This will only increase the crime in the area, create re‐ routed buses, emergency vehicles and noise on our streets. Bruce Hamilton 2907 3rd Street Santa Monica, 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 12 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 395 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Stephen Salko <stephen_salko@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 2:08 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Phil Brock Subject:Phil, We met at the Park years ago, you are a good hearted guy EXTERNAL Phil, I recall meeting you before you ran for council and admiring that because you found the city parks to be in disarray, you were calling in problems, and that you were concerned as much with the city's response to the homeless. Then I was glad you decided to go all the way and run for office. Congratulations, I'm glad you were elected, it made me feel like my vote matters! Now I'm not only contacting you today about the capped water sprayer at Jocelyn kid's park, but also something that will spray traffic and flotsam into our Ocean Park community, The Main Street Weekend Street Closure Plan. It's been a long and tough year for many, and I'm happy to see the turning point is near and that we have an economy on the rebound, but I don't believe shutting Main street on the weekends is a good plan for the neighborhood where I live. There are already festive restaurant and bar patrons, and while obviously expansion of those numbers of patrons is important to Main street bars and restaurants, the summer does that naturally. What needs to be considered are the many side effects of the proposed Main Street Plan. Hopefully the council can find a way, without creating the predictable increased traffic on neighboring streets, without more of the predictable puking patrons and without more of the predictable takeout containers left as litter. My concerns are definitely a NIMBY view I'll admit, and I do understand people want to have a good time again... but if the plan goes through as is, Main street will likely turn into the party district of Santa Monica, like Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Amsterdam et al... at the cost of our Ocean Park community. Please do what you can to convince your fellow councilors to use some common sense, Sincerely, Steve Salko Item 7.A 06/08/21 13 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 396 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:B N <billynistico@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:06 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St Closure EXTERNAL Hello Santa Monica Council members, I am writing regarding the potential closure of Main Street that is being proposed for weekends. I live at 2615 2nd Street on the corner of Beach Street and 2nd and October 17th 2020 my brand new car was hit and totaled by a woman speeding on 2nd street to bypass Main St. traffic. Yes, this could be a fluke incident, however it’s an example of what we experience every day living in this neighborhood. In addition to people parking for the beach, ongoing construction projects, resident use, lack of Main Street parking availability now and City vehicles coming and going, we already experience a very large amount of traffic and parking issues. I have been in support of the recent changes to Main Street which include the Al Fresco dining for restaurants, but am 100% against the idea of closing Main Street completely. It without a doubt will cause major disruptions to our neighborhood and very much skew Main Street and surrounding streets away from a balanced approach to our new normal. We are not interested in taking any more of the brunt of these experiments than we already have in the last year. Please vote NO to this proposal. Thank you for your consideration, Billy Nistico 2615 2nd Street Apt 6 Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 14 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 397 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Mary Memory <marymemory@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 7:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main street closures EXTERNAL Closing Main Street is just a terrible idea for the residents and the shops in the area. Don’t do it!!! Mary Memory 13 Sea Colony Drive 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 15 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 398 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Grace Gabe <gracegabe@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 9:52 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:i oppose closing main street to traffic EXTERNAL i have lived in santa monica for 30 years and have enjoyed the life we have in our community. i am opposed to closing main street to traffic in order to allow large crowds to gather at the bars and resturants and destroy the peace and quiet of our community . it means forcing more traffic onto our side streets and keeping people from parking near our shops and businesses. please don’t destroy the character of santa monica! grace gabe m.d. Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 16 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 399 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Houman Hemmati <houmanhemmati@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Upzoning and densification of Santa Monica EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers, I am writing to you to STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposal to change or remove Single Family Residential (SFR) R-1 zoning in ANY part of Santa Monica. On March 30, 2021, Council members Gleam Davis, Kevin McKeown, Kristin McCowan, and Sue Himmelrich voted to consider changing the SFR zoning to allow developers to build at least 4 units on SFR lots, and to dramatically change Montana Avenue, Main Street, and Ocean Park Boulevard to build nearly 9,000 housing units (6000 of which would be classified as “affordable” low-income units). This 9,000 number was NOT contested by the council, and should be closer to 3,300 as per previous studies. Pro-developer groups have pushed for these 9,000 additional units and have even brazenly advocated to accept this number and pass this proposal WITHOUT public input. This misguided upzoning proposal will destroy the desirability of Santa Monica as an attractive city. Property values will decrease as the neighborhoods become less desirable when traffic, noise, density, and construction increase dramatically. Schools will become overcrowded and city infrastructure will not be able to support this radical upzoning. This proposal is extremely advantageous and extremely profitable to the developers and unions who are eager to upzone and develop SFR parcels and the commercial corridors that provide the charm and desirability of our small city. Homeowners in Santa Monica invest their savings and/or retirement funds to be able to purchase, maintain, and upgrade their home. Homeowners are financially tied into their homes and their neighborhoods/communities. There is NO homeowner who buys into a single family neighborhood hoping that a dense 4-unit apartment building is built next to them, across from them, or throughout the SFR zoned neighborhood that they believed they had bought into. Destroying our SFR neighborhoods will destroy the character of our city. Here are key points: Upzoning will destroy desirable neighborhoods in the city. No single family homeowner dreams of becoming surrounded by multi-unit housing. Families have purchased their homes because of the zoning and neighborhoods. SFR families will choose to leave and property values will decrease as the neighborhoods become less desirable. Traffic, noise, density, construction, will increase dramatically. Current SFR neighborhoods do not have the infrastructure to handle the increased density. Schools will be overcrowded. Less desirable school systems will result in less desirable neighborhoods. It will become a race to the bottom. FAMILIES BUY INTO NEIGHBORHOODS THEY CAN AFFORD. This has NOTHING to do with race, equity, social justice, or minority advancement. Our neighborhoods are already ethnically and religiously diverse. SFR families have their equity literally invested in their homes, neighborhoods, schools. Homeowners are not transient. They are the anchors of the communities you wish to destroy. Overlaying low income housing on Montana, Main, or Ocean Park Blvds, is unnecessary. Studies have shown that downtown can accommodate the need for extra housing. There are numerous underutilized areas downtown that can be built up to accommodate both retail + residential. Please view the following articles: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2021/04/05/opinion/time-to-move-out-santa-monica-is-coming-for-your- home-with-upzoning-plans-for-r-1-neighborhoods-and-putting-public-housing-in-your-backyard/5492.html https://smmirror.com/2020/08/where-oh-where-is-our-city-council/ https://www.smdp.com/the-downsides-of- upzoning/200599 https://www.smobserved.com/story/2020/11/21/politics/surprise-city-does-not-actually-want- your-input-on-upzoning-for-additional-8874-units/5052.html https://santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/2020/08/21/losing-our-city/ https://brentwoodnewsla.com/response-to- opinion-of-toby-muresianu/ My question to the members are the following: Would YOU like a 4-unit next to your house on both sides? Across the street, too? If you live in a condo or apartment, how would you feel if all of the other apartments in your building were subdivided into 4 units so you can have at least 4x as many people in Item 7.A 06/08/21 17 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 400 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 each unit? Would you stay in your apartment/condo if this happened? What would happen to the noise in your building? Your parking? Your ability to use the pool? Your desire to enjoy the unit as you rented/bought it when you rented/bought it? Is your goal the destruction of Santa Monica’s neighborhoods in order to benefit developers, and your own interests? Do you believe that eliminating homeowners is in the best interest of the city, traffic, infrastructure, and long term allure of neighborhoods? Do you believe it is in Santa Monica’s interest to decrease desirability and property values while overcrowding our streets, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and public areas? Finally, the people who love Santa Monica the most are the ones who have invested their finances and futures to buy a family home in Santa Monica. You are voting to crush the the families who have actually vested in those neighborhood to sell out to developers and special interests. VOTE NO ON ALL UPZONING PROPROSALS. In addition, please DEMAND that SCAG revise their numbers of units to a manageable number that is in line with the preservation of our beautiful, inclusive city and way of life. Thank you very much. Respectfully, Houman David Hemmati MD, PhD Item 7.A 06/08/21 18 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 401 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Esther Lopez <estherlopez478@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 9:24 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St Closure EXTERNAL Item 7.A 06/08/21 19 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 402 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Judy Sher <judybsher@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 9:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Parking EXTERNAL No Main Street Closure... Item 7.A 06/08/21 20 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 403 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:54 AM To:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems Subject:MAIN STREET - STREET CLOSURE EXTERNAL Hi All, Thank you for your work on behalf of all the residents and businesses in Santa Monica. As long time Ocean Park/Santa Monica residents, we have two comments regarding the street closure on Main Street on the weekends. 1. We 100% want to support the businesses on Main Street. They pay exceedingly high rent and if the street closure helps them, we are ALL FOR IT. Everyone in this neighborhood loves when the street is closed for July 4th and, I know if this happens, most residents will embrace the change. Most especially, since Main Street has so many empty spaces, homeless people and dirt, this might incentivize the city to help clean up the sidewalks and maintain the public spaces to best showcase our neighborhood. (see Montana Ave.) And, hopefully this change will bring new businesses to Main Street. 2. We are concerned about the following: a. Increase in Traffic on 4th Street and all side streets in the neighborhood b. Lack of parking on 4th Street and surrounding streets. IMPORTANT: To that end, we propose that street parking on streets from Main Street to 6th Street become residential permit parking only. This will give additional funding to the city and insure that residential tenants and homeowners will have parking for their personal vehicles. Many people who live in Ocean Park do not have garages or parking spaces in their residential units. Additionally, it would be nice if the businesses on Main Street were given monthly permit parking spaces at a discount in the lots behind the businesses on Main Street and a minimal number of street permits as well, since their employees populate the residential streets already and most do not have the income to pay for the spaces themselves. We feel this will make everyone happier (note we know we cannot make all people happy). One or both us will try to attend the meeting on June 8 at 5:30pm (we are booked for a non profit job that day), but either way, we hope that all of our comments are taken into consideration at the meeting. Item 7.A 06/08/21 21 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 404 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Jessica Bonner <jessica@spinprgroup.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jessica Bonner 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 22 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 405 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Dani Robertson <danielle.hrobertson@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:25 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas Extension Program EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dani Robertson 23059 Item 7.A 06/08/21 23 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 406 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Vernice Hankins Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Item 7.A. - June 8th meeting ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Denise Anderson‐Warren <Denise.Anderson‐Warren@SMGOV.NET> Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:51 AM To: Vernice Hankins <Vernice.Hankins@santamonica.gov> Subject: Item 7.A. ‐ June 8th meeting Vernice, please process as an Add‐to for next week's meeting once the packet is posted. She requested that her email address not appear. Thank you. Denise Anderson‐Warren, CMC City Clerk (310) 458‐8211 clerk@smgov.net On Jun 2, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Barbara Jacobs wrote: Hi All, Thank you for your work on behalf of all the residents and businesses in Santa Monica. As long time Ocean Park/Santa Monica residents, we have two comments regarding the street closure on Main Street on the weekends. 1. We 100% want to support the businesses on Main Street. They pay exceedingly high rent and if the street closure helps them, we are ALL FOR IT. Everyone in this neighborhood loves when the street is closed for July 4th and, I know if this happens, most residents will embrace the change. Most especially, since Main Street has so many empty spaces, homeless people and dirt, this might incentivize the city to help clean up the sidewalks and maintain the public spaces to best showcase our neighborhood. (see Montana Ave.) And, hopefully this change will bring new businesses to Main Street. 2. We are concerned about the following: a. Increase in Traffic on 4th Street and all side streets in the neighborhood b. Lack of parking on 4th Street and surrounding streets. IMPORTANT: To that end, we propose that street parking on streets from Main Street to 6th Street become residential permit parking only. This will give additional funding to the city and insure that residential tenants and homeowners will have parking for their personal vehicles. Many people who live in Ocean Park do not have garages or parking spaces in their residential units. Item 7.A 06/08/21 24 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 407 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Additionally, it would be nice if the businesses on Main Street were given monthly permit parking spaces at a discount in the lots behind the businesses on Main Street and a minimal number of street permits as well, since their employees populate the residential streets already and most do not have the income to pay for the spaces themselves. We feel this will make everyone happier (note we know we cannot make all people happy). One or both us will try to attend the meeting on June 8 at 5:30pm (we are booked for a non profit job that day), but either way, we hope that all of our comments are taken into consideration at the meeting. Respectfully, Item 7.A 06/08/21 25 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 408 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Spelman <pspelman829@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 2:42 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure -- OPPOSED EXTERNAL 6/2/21 Hello Council Members: I have lived in Ocean Park for 43 years, first as a renter and since ’96 as a homeowner. I AM OPPOSED TO CLOSING MAIN STREET on weekends. I believe it will be horrible for people who actually live in Ocean Park, including in regard to parking, traffic (both inebriated & loud foot traffic and cars), noise, and the garbage that results from multitudes of people invading a neighborhood simply to party hearty. I love Ocean Park. My child attended pre‐school at the Church in Ocean Park and went to SMASH when it was located on 4th Street between Hill & Ashland. I know this neighborhood intimately. It’s not ‘party central’ no matter how many bar owners want that. I am a member of OPA. OPA does not represent the residents of Ocean Park; it represents the few hundred members of OPA (and those members are not uniformly in favor of the closure), who are intimately linked to the Main Street Business Association. When OPA speaks, please do not say “that’s the opinion of Ocean Park”, because it’s not. Resident‐friendly businesses have already disappeared from Main Street. Closing it on weekends will hasten the change from a neighbor‐friendly environment to another Third Street Promenade (which I and most of the residents I know rarely, if ever, go to). Please do the right thing. Thank you. Sincerely, Peter Spelman 730 Marine St. SM 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 26 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 409 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Sal Williams <salavatin@googlemail.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 2:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL I live at: 2653 4th st. Santa Monica, CA 90405 I oppose closing Main Street to traffic. Thank you, Antony Williams, registered voter Item 7.A 06/08/21 27 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 410 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Judy Raffel <judyraffel@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, June 2, 2021 8:06 PM Subject:Main St. Santa Monica EXTERNAL As a resident in the area, I am thoroughly opposed to removing Main St.as a driving street for outdoor eating. I’d say keep it as it is now, at least one lane for cars each direction and restaurants/patio dining…a good compromise. It is already causing more traffic on Ocean Avenue which already is often congested. Judy Raffel Item 7.A 06/08/21 28 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 411 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Geraldine Gilliland <tacolady@gerrigilliland.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:29 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Geraldine Gilliland, Lula Cocina Mexicana ~ Restaurateur ~ Dog Mom ~ Chef ~ Cookbook Author ~ Cell: 310.717.5480 www.ChiquitasFriends.org www.Lulacocinamexicana.com Chiquitas Ranch Video! "Giving a voice to the forgotten, rejected, and neglected." Item 7.A 06/08/21 29 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 412 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:tracy lorin <tracylorin@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:35 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Thank you! Item 7.A 06/08/21 30 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 413 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Kim Koury <kim@spinprgroup.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:48 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. It has attracted positive, national and global attention and helps bring in new customers helping our struggling business and increasing their revenue to help them survive. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Kim Koury (19‐year Santa Monica Resident and Business Owner) KIM KOURY President s p i n public relations | experiential marketing | special events | promotions kim@spinPRgroup.com www.spinPRgroup.com P: 323-330-9559 C: 310-497-6324 FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN Click HERE to Join our VIP Mailing List! Item 7.A 06/08/21 31 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 414 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Kate Bransfield <Kate@SantaMonicaListings.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 32 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 415 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Josh Loeb <josh.loeb@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Josh Loeb Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Item 7.A 06/08/21 33 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 416 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Victor Fernandez <thatvicguy@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:53 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; sue.himmerlrich@smgov.net; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Main St. Closure EXTERNAL I am a resident at 4th & Ashland and oppose the closing of Main St. I feel it would create more problems with parking and traffic rerouting. I also feel that the businesses that depend on street traffic exposure would suffer. On a personal note, the last time they closed up the street, I was walking across and was struck and knocked down by a bicycle. So, let's keep it the way it is, with the bike lanes, single lane traffic each way and the parklets as they now have, to accommodate the restaurants. Also keeping what parking they have now. Also it would accommodate any people that are disabled to be dropped off. Reducing speed limit would also help with Main St. being safer. I thank you for your time and wish Kevin McKeown a happy and healthy retirement. Thank you Kevin for your years of great service to our community... Vic & Kathy Fernandez Item 7.A 06/08/21 34 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 417 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Susan Stone <susan@savsanmo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:26 AM To:montana.santamonica@gmail.com Cc:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Continuation of outdoor dining & business operations. EXTERNAL Dear Montana Ave Merchants Association Let me remind you that you are the “Merchants” Association, not the Montana Ave Restaurant Association. All of us on Montana Ave are trying to recuperate from the Covid disaster. We all have reduced revenue and owe monies for expenses that were deferred. We have all been damaged by the last year. Once restaurants can fully open, the rest of us merchants would like to have parking places again so that our customers can return. There should be a definite date established by the Council to return the street to pre pandemic condition. Lets not make this a “slippery slope” where sidewalk dining becomes the norm. We are all in this together. One sector should not be prioritized at the expense of everyone else. Sincerely, Susan Stone From: Montana Ave Merchants Assoc <montana.santamonica@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:15 AM To: susan@savsanmo.com Subject: Continuation of outdoor dining & business operations. IT'S ALL HAPPENING HERE on Montana Avenue View this email in your browser To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 35 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 418 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Dear Montana Ave. Businesses, Next week the City Council will consider an extension of the emergency orders which allow for the outdoor dining and business operations. This program has been immensely popular around the community and with operators. The Santa Monica Chamber has put together the information and actions listed below. If you want this program to continue please do the following: 1. Click here to send a pre-written & pre-addressed email to the City Council showing your support for extending this program. Personalize it, add your name and send in by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. 2. Share the following with your customers: The Santa Monica City Council will soon decide whether to extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program, which allows restaurants and other businesses to operate in curbside parklets, on sidewalks, in private parking lots, on the Pier and Promenade, and more. If you love the outdoor dining/parklet/service areas and want to support our restaurant/business, send an email to the City Council no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 8th. You can copy and paste the following template, or click here to open it in your default email. Feel free to personalize it (don’t forget to sign it!) and send it to council@smgov.net and councilmtgitems@smgov.net. 3. Share both of the above on your social (with the attached flyer from Kim Koury) via this link: https://smchamber.com/save-outdoor-dining 4. Call or write into the Council meeting on Tuesday to represent yourself or your business districts. To send your own letter submit it to council@smgov.net and councilmtgitems@smgov.net. To join the Council Item 7.A 06/08/21 36 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 419 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 meeting via video, preregister at this link: santamonica.gov/public-comment. To comment by phone, call (310) 458-8423 when the caller queue for that agenda item opens. The meeting agenda will be posted soon at this link: http://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1268 Item 7.A 06/08/21 37 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 420 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 38 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 421 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Contact us: montana.santamonica@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list This email was sent to susan@savsanmo.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Montana Avenue Merchants Association ꞏ 1112 Montana Ave. #216 ꞏ Santa Monica, California 90403 ꞏ USA To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp Item 7.A 06/08/21 39 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 422 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Pozarny <epozarny@muselli.net> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:34 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Evan Pozarny 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 40 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 423 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Alexandra Stafford <alexs@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Alexandra Stafford Jameson's Pub/Cabo Cantina Alex Stafford Executive Assistant | Sunset Restaurant Management Group Phone: 323.822.0849 ext 101 Fax: 323.498.0812 Email: alexs@thecabocantina.com The linked be displayehave been ren amed, oVerify that to the corrlocation. Cabo Cantina | Fiesta Cantina | PB Cantina | Jameson's Irish Pub | Baja Beach Cafe | Jameson’s Pub Item 7.A 06/08/21 41 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 424 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:insoo chong <insoo727@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 42 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 425 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Kathleen White <kathleen@subliminallab.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kathleen White 90036 ‐‐ sent from... Kathleen R. White SUBLIMINAL LAB INTERIOR DESIGN & SET DECORATION mobile +1.310.567.1201 www.subliminallab.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 43 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 426 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Joe Guglielmo <joe_guglielmo@me.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Joe Guglielmo 90293 Item 7.A 06/08/21 44 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 427 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:insoo chong <insoo727@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Insoo Chong 92835 Item 7.A 06/08/21 45 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 428 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:David Gale <davidmgale@me.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, David Gale 90068 Item 7.A 06/08/21 46 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 429 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Cory Witherill <corywitherill@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Cory Witherill 90402 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 47 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 430 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Richard Seide <rseide@seidelaw.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed the City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Richard L. Seide 90274 Item 7.A 06/08/21 48 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 431 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Linda Blauner <lmkb0611@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Linda Blauner 90049 Item 7.A 06/08/21 49 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 432 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Heather Laudadio <Heather@AAAFLAG.COM> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Heather Flannery 90291 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED The information contained in this e-mail is privileged and confidential information intended for the sole use of the addressee. If the reader of the e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the person above and delete the original message immediately. Item 7.A 06/08/21 50 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 433 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:catherine corlin <ccorlin@verizon.net> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Catherine Corlin 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 51 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 434 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Todd Berger <tberger1313@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better! Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Todd Berger 310‐717‐3286 Item 7.A 06/08/21 52 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 435 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Carmen Chang <cchang@NEA.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Carmen Chang [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPad This email and any attachments may contain private, confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately delete this email and any attachments. Item 7.A 06/08/21 53 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 436 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Ann Hsing <ann@pasjoli.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a managing partner at pasjoli, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. While we received limited financial support from the government through grants, loans, it has not been enough. Your support of allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. I cannot stress how important outdoor dining has been to keeping our restaurant alive. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Ann Hsing Managing Partner pasjoli Item 7.A 06/08/21 54 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 437 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Jeremy Overby <joverby@pasjoli.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Jeremy Overby 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 55 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 438 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Monica Dennis <MLDennis@getty.edu> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Monica Dennis 90024 Item 7.A 06/08/21 56 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 439 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Lori Fornia <lorimarie1717@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lori Fornia 90067 Item 7.A 06/08/21 57 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 440 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Bhavik Patel <bpate018@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Bhavik 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 58 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 441 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Dagostino <markdag88@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Frequent visitor (and bestselling author) Mark Dagostino 03885 ‐‐ Mark Dagostino. Writer. 603‐418‐0988. Item 7.A 06/08/21 59 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 442 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Golden, Teresa <teresa.golden@jpmorgan.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 60 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 443 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Wampler <chris_wampler84@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Chris and Holly Wampler (Patrons) 91505 Item 7.A 06/08/21 61 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 444 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Rousso <markrousso@outlook.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! ‐Mark Item 7.A 06/08/21 62 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 445 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Spira <julie@juliespira.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. 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To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Offprevented automatic download of this pictufrom the Internet. Subscribe, Weekly Flirt Newsletter Item 7.A 06/08/21 63 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 446 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Wendy Wilkins <wendywilkins11@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Wendy Wilkins 90069 Item 7.A 06/08/21 64 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 447 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Mora <mxmora@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 65 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 448 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Gardner <gardner.j@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Julie Gardner 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 66 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 449 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Marcia Wade <bluepearls_3@msn.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. I enjoyed my wonderful lunch at Coast Restaurant at Shutter’s By the Sea yesterday! It was so nice to treat myself and go there. Signed, Marcia M. Wade Inglewood ‐ 90302 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 67 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 450 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:roger weavergroup.com <roger@weavergroup.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:14 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Roger Weaver, President The Weaver Group Consulting & Resources for Organizations & Leaders weavergroup.com roger@weavergroup.com 310-908-8837 Item 7.A 06/08/21 68 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 451 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Maura Mackey <mauramackey@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Maura Mackey 91105 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 69 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 452 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Darragh Danton <darraghdanton@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:18 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Darragh Danton 90272 Item 7.A 06/08/21 70 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 453 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:STACEY REED <roverreed@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 71 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 454 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Jill King <jill.king16@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jillian King 90401 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 72 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 455 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:John Cooke <john@lacookes.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 73 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 456 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:amanda khazem <amk5023@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Amanda Khazem 90026 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 74 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 457 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Bella Lantsman <blants6342@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Bella Lantsman General Manager/Partner Chinois On Main 2709 Main Street Santa Monica,Ca 90405 310-392-3037 Blants6342@aol.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 75 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 458 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:laureniklein@gmail.com Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 76 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 459 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:George Ghiz <georgeghiz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:25 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, George James Ghiz 90402 -- george james ghiz ph: 310.283.8877 georgeghiz@gmail.com skype: georgeghiz Item 7.A 06/08/21 77 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 460 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:T Tt <livertool@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, This is Bill Fischer. I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program.Shutters, Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Santa Monica Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide.As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Bill Fischer, Venice, Ca., 90291 Item 7.A 06/08/21 78 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 461 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Rebecka Levan <levanrk@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Becky Levan 90046 Item 7.A 06/08/21 79 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 462 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Joyce Wishner <wishnerjoyce@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 80 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 463 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Shallom Berkman <sberkman@urthcaffe.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com; 'victor vmc-architecture.com' Subject:Please read this letter in support of the Main Street Pilot Program and Temp Use of Outdoor Dining at the next public hearing EXTERNAL Dear Honorable Mayor and Honorable City Council, First, let me start by expressing our gratitude to you on behalf of the entire staff of Urth Caffe Santa Monica for the Main Street Pilot program, Temporary Use of Outdoor Dining, and parklets. This program definitely saved Urth Caffe and many of our full time jobs that would have been lost without the program. Still, Urth Caffe Santa Monica sales are down from pre-pandemic sales because we still do not have the same amount of seating we had before the restrictions. During the lockdown last spring – our sales dropped by a whopping 85%! Once outdoor seating resumed our sales were about 50% compared to the same time in 2019. Now with the additional seating in our parklet sales are only down 10% from pre-pandemic spring. It has made a great, positive impact. It has been very sad to see how many restaurants and cafes have gone out of business in 2020. Please continue the Main Street Pilot program through at least all of 2021 and hopefully indefinitely. This is essential for Urth Caffe to recoup all of the losses made in 2020. The outdoor seating is truly enjoyed by the community – I get numerous comments from the community about how much they love the parklet seating and everyone hopes that it will continue – it really enhances the experience in Santa Monica on Main Street. We have felt the great support and commitment of the City of Santa Monica for your small businesses and restaurants – please continue this great support by continuing the program for as long as possible. Thank you for your consideration. Most Sincerely, Shallom Shallom Berkman, Co-Founder Urth Caffe Corporation 451 South Hewitt St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 310-749-8879 sberkman@urthcaffe.com This email correspondence contains certain forward-looking statements which include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, our business and development plans; our financial, budget and cash distribution projections; anticipated opening dates of our new locations; and/or market information. Item 7.A 06/08/21 81 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 464 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 The actual results and outcomes of the companies and projects could differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, many of which factors are not within the control of the companies or management. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e‐mail message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‐mail and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please advise the sender immediately. Item 7.A 06/08/21 82 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 465 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Peters <markpeters@dagwoods.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Mark Peters To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Iphoto Mark Peters General Manager, Dagwoods 310.899.3030 http://www.dagwoods.com/ 820 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90025 Create your own email signature To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. . Item 7.A 06/08/21 83 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 466 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:kristin dossetti <kristin@lezinque.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:39 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Kristin Dossetti kristin dossetti 310.251.4822 Item 7.A 06/08/21 84 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 467 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:rsipvlz@verizon.net Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Soraya Valenzuela 90230 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 85 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 468 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Kelly Hokyo <kellyhokyo@me.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kelly Hokyo 91001 Sent from my iPhone ᔎᔏᔐ Item 7.A 06/08/21 86 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 469 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Michelle DeAngelis <michelle@michelleinc.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Michelle DeAngelis 90405 Thank you Item 7.A 06/08/21 87 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 470 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Jim Freeman <JimF@BlueSky.Com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, James Freeman 92677 Jim Freeman Typing with thumbs. Item 7.A 06/08/21 88 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 471 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Zimmerman <peterzimmerman@earthlink.net> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:56 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Peter Zimmerman] [90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 89 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 472 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Julian Howarth <jeohowarth@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:58 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Julian Howarth 90402 Sent from my iPhone....... Item 7.A 06/08/21 90 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 473 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Nancy Stark <nancyestark@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:00 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Nancy Stark 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 91 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 474 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Jeannie Wilkinson <jeanniewilkinson@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 92 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 475 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:daveserge3@gmail.com Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, David Serge 91320 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 93 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 476 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:OP Lyn Daly <LDaly@ldry.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you Lyn Daly General Manager Bubba Gump Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 94 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 477 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Cindy Sanders <newse825@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Cindy Sanders Studio City 91604 Item 7.A 06/08/21 95 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 478 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Maire Byrne <maire@thymecafeandmarket.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 96 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 479 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Laura Lacter <jaineausten2@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Laura Levine Los Angeles 90024 Item 7.A 06/08/21 97 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 480 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Stanley Iezman <siezman@aracapital.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Stanley Iezman 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 98 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 481 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Amy Padilla <alpadilla365@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:16 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Amy Padilla 91342 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 99 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 482 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Natalia Reshetova <natalia.reshetova@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Natalia Amato 90292 Item 7.A 06/08/21 100 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 483 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jamel Jones <mzjones34@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jamel Jones 91303 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 101 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 484 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Flower Child Santa Monica 2nd <fc2nd@foxrc.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Larissa Capizzano Senior General Manager Flower Child Flower Child direct: 310.382.2901 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 102 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 485 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Linda Miller <luveemuffin@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:25 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Linda Miller 90024 Item 7.A 06/08/21 103 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 486 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:SUSAN LEARY <learysusan@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:27 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Susan Leary 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 104 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 487 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:lazaro rodriguez <lazmobiledetail@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:28 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No main st. Closure EXTERNAL No main st. Closure Item 7.A 06/08/21 105 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 488 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Karen Levy <karenmiriamlevy@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Hello Council, I am an OP resident STRONGLY in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. How can we decide if it is a good thing if we don't give it a try? Please vote yes! Sincerely, Karen Levy Item 7.A 06/08/21 106 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 489 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Samantha Rozic <samantharozic@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:32 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote YES for Main Street Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Samantha Rozic Item 7.A 06/08/21 107 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 490 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Angela Connell <angelafconnell@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:34 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Angela Connell 90064 angelafconnell@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 108 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 491 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Gary Chau <gary@caffeluxxe.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:35 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica caffe for the past 15 years, the past year has been the most difficult challenge we’ve ever faced (and we thought 2008 was bad, so much that we still remember it!). Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, and allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you for your support, Mark Wain & Gary Chau Owner Operators of Caffe Luxxe 925 Montana Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.caffeluxxe.com instagram: caffeluxxe twitter: caffeluxxe twitter2: olliecaffeluxxe (follow our mascot Ollie the Samoyed) fb: Caffe Luxxe Item 7.A 06/08/21 109 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 492 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:David Wright <David@markwoodenterprises.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes RE Main Street Closure Test EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support of the Pilot! Sincerely, David Wright Item 7.A 06/08/21 110 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 493 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Raphael Barragan <raphael.barragan.re@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support the Pilot! Sincerely, Raphael Barragan Item 7.A 06/08/21 111 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 494 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Wallace <bannerdoc1@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed Santa Monica for the better. Residents and visitors alike both love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. Many cities around the country are preserving outdoor dining because it’s good for the community and the businesses. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. As a former full‐time resident, I travel back regularly to Santa Monica. Enhanced outdoor dining space has added an additional charm to our beautiful city. Please support these spaces. Signed, Mark Wallace 80301 Item 7.A 06/08/21 112 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 495 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Phillip Tate <philliptate@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:49 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am resident of Santa Monica (Sunset Park) and I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. I have a young child who is not eligible for a vaccination yet. Despite the low infection rates that we are currently experiencing in LA County, I do not feel comfortable taking him into indoor restaurants. If our only option is indoor dining then we will stop going to restaurants and go back to only doing occasional take out. That hurts the restaurants, it hurts the workers, it hurts the local tax base, and it hurts our mental health, but I won’t risk exposing my child to the virus. While I personally believe that the outdoor dining areas program should be made permanent, I would urge you to at least extend it until young children can be vaccinated, which means at a minimum through the end of 2021. Thank you for considering my thoughts. Respectfully, Phillip Tate 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 113 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 496 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Benny / Benny's Tacos <bennystacos@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:49 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:joshrabbie@hotmail.com; dariustahmasebi@icloud.com Subject:Bennys Tacos - continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, We are writing this email so you consider to please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program in the City of Santa Monica. It helped our Benny's Tacos location tremendously. As a Santa Monica restaurant, in the past year has been the most difficult change and challenge we’ve ever faced. At Benny's Tacos , my partners and I made every effort and we kept every single employee employed in order to feed their families. Financial support from government through SBA loans, and your support,and our customers support and Chamber of commerce support helped us allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors, and support us in any way possible. I am sure you understand our position. Best Regards, Benny & partners Benny's Tacos 818 .612.3875 Item 7.A 06/08/21 114 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 497 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Marc Jablon <marcjablon@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test. Do it!! EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! We need to adapt to the times!!! Sincerely, Marc Jablon Item 7.A 06/08/21 115 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 498 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Alan Van Vliet <alanvv@me.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Alan VanVliet 90402 Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 116 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 499 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Richard Chacker <richard@perryscafe.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] ‐‐ Richard Chacker Item 7.A 06/08/21 117 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 500 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Oliver Haas <oliverchaas@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:15 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE VOTE YES FOR THE MAIN STREET PILOT CLOSURE EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, As a resident who really enjoys the Main St dining alfresco program, I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses. It will help in the fight against climate change and help locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. I understand that Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue and afford them the opportunity to make up losses incurred over the past rough times. Please vote yes! Yours truly, Oliver Haas Item 7.A 06/08/21 118 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 501 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:phil.nell@verizon.net Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Although we live in LA we often come to Santa Monica to eat. We really enjoy eating outdoors, and hope that you will extend the Temporary Outdoor Use Program. Thank you, Phil and Nell Schaefer 11745 Montana Ave Apt 302 90049 Item 7.A 06/08/21 119 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 502 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Donald Greco <donaldgreco12@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Donald Greco] [91403] PS As most people have noted, the cost of food in general is rising, as well as labor costs. As a result, the cost of dining is also rising ( and exorbitantly so!). However, so may places in the LA area have, owing to the pandemic, added outdoor dining which has brought a more colorful atmosphere to our streets that was very much needed and that will certainly improve the appeal of the LA area. But very importantly, attractive al fresco dining makes the experience so much more inviting in order for people struggling to earn a living to lay out the extra cash for the experience. so much more inviting Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 120 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 503 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Kaplan <rok@rokaplanlaw.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:59 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Robert Kaplan Robert O. Kaplan Attorney At Law 45 Haldeman Rd. Santa Monica CA 90402 (O) 310-459-7531 (F) 310-459-7532 (C) 310-701-2520 Information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. it is intended solely for the use of the addressee. if you are not the intended addressee, you may not disseminate, distribute, use or copy this message or attachments or disclose to anyone the contents thereof. if you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender and delete this email immediately. Item 7.A 06/08/21 121 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 504 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Donna Haas <djhaas1@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:57 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE VOTE YES for MAIN STREET CLOSURE TEST EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, As an Ocean Park resident, I want your vote in support of closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car‐centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support of the Pilot! Sincerely, D.Haas djhaas1@sbcglobal.net Item 7.A 06/08/21 122 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 505 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:HOWARD ALPERT <bighja@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Howard Alpert Circle Bar Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 123 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 506 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:HOWARD ALPERT <bighja@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Howard Alpert 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 124 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 507 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:HOWARD ALPERT <bighja@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Howard Alpert Rick’s Tavern on Main Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 125 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 508 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:zsoka toth <zsoka_toth@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you and all the best. Zsoka Toth 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 126 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 509 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Klaus Mennekes <twotobene@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:42 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Klaus Mennekes 90405Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from deep inside my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 127 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 510 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Isabel Theriault <isabel11@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Isabel Theriault 90401 Best regards, Isabel Theriault Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 128 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 511 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Marilyn Black <marilynjblack@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Marilyn Black 90402 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 129 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 512 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:gio154@aol.com Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Customers love the outdoor dining. Most of our customers are not ready for indoor dining. They also really enjoy outdoor dining and want it to stay. Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you, Giovanna Somma Vito Restaurant 2807 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 130 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 513 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Liz Federowicz <lizlizlizf@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes - Main Street Weekend Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE dining outdoors on Main Street. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Liz Federowicz Sea Colony III Item 7.A 06/08/21 131 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 514 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:James Glander <jglander@mrcentertainment.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, James Glander 90272 Item 7.A 06/08/21 132 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 515 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Cara Jedell <cara@caracasting.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Cara Jedell Item 7.A 06/08/21 133 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 516 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Sophia Williams <sophia@lezinque.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:00 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Sophia Williams (310) 691 4142 Item 7.A 06/08/21 134 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 517 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Soffer, Reba <reba.soffer@csun.edu> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Reba Soffer 90272 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 135 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 518 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Brandon Stephenson <brandon@cerrell.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:42 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Brandon Stephenson Los Angeles, CA 90025 Item 7.A 06/08/21 136 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 519 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:cesulli <cesulli@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:35 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Regards, Carrie Sullivan 90056 Item 7.A 06/08/21 137 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 520 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Carroll McEachern <cmatcb@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Carroll & Jack McEachern Item 7.A 06/08/21 138 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 521 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Deb J <debrabard@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:karataub@verizon.net Subject:Please continue the outdoor areas permit program. EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. It’s a terrific program that has done so much to revitalize our town ‐ to give it a sense of energy and bustling outdoor activity while keeping residents as safe as possible. Thank you, Debra Bard Santa Monica, CA 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 139 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 522 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Brenda Mallory <mallory.brenda@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Brenda Mallory [90056 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 140 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 523 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:James Babl <jamesdbabl@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:53 PM Subject:No Main St. Closure!! EXTERNAL I am a homeowner in Venice on 4th Ave. just a few blocks from the closed area, and a business owner in Santa Monica. I used to have a business on Main Street in Santa Monica and moved away from that area because of just these kind of "improvements" that help a select few businesses and hurt a lot of others. Plus these improvements are paid for in reduced quality of life for residents in the area whose streets will be absorbing the re‐routed traffic. You've already impeded movement on the sidewalks and narrowed the street to accommodate restaurants (which I applauded). That was the kind of improvement that was a good compromise. Don't ruin it with this crazy street closure that will bring chaos to the area. (And might motivate local residents to retaliate and move to Rose or Abbott Kinney to eat instead.) James D. Babl, Ph.D. 1452 26th St. #107 Santa Monica, CA 90404 310‐829‐2928 (VM) 310‐975‐5377 (Text) jamesdbabl@gmail.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e‐mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‐mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Item 7.A 06/08/21 141 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 524 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Darya Allen-Attar <daryaallenattar@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers. Sent from my iPhone Darya Allen‐Attar Santa Monica, California 90401 Phone 310‐319‐5211 Mobile 310‐741‐8514 Item 7.A 06/08/21 142 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 525 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Colby Goff <colby@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant owner, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors, has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. We are also hopeful you will continue supporting more outdoor dining throughout the City going forward as not only will this help ensure the recovery of restaurants and retail patronage but also makes the City a much more vibrant place to experience. Thank you, Colby Goff Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Rustic Canyon, Huckleberry, Sweet Rose, Milo & Olive, Cassia, Esters, Tallula's, Birdie G's & Milo SRO Item 7.A 06/08/21 143 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 526 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Tudor, Lucian <tudor.lucian.silviu@global-dining.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:41 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Lucian Tudor 1212 Santa Monica ‐‐ Lucian Tudor Chief Operating Officer Global-Dining, Inc. of California To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.GLOBAL-DINING グローバルダイニング 1212 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA, 90401 Phone: (310) 576-9996 FAX:1-310-576-9933 E-mail:tudor.lucian.silviu@global-dining.com / URL: http://www.globaldiningca.com/ Item 7.A 06/08/21 144 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 527 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Perry Solomon <perry.solomon@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Perry Solomon 90401 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 145 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 528 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Jason McEntee <jason@bodegawinebar.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining!! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. I can tell you with near certainty that without our parket there is no way we would still be in business today. We are very thankful to the city for how quickly they made that possible. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Jason McEntee Bodega Wine Bar 814 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 146 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 529 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Victoria De Leon <veedeleon@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Victoria 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 147 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 530 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Marko Sigerov <markos@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Marko Sigerov Cabo Cantina 1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica Get Outlook for Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 148 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 531 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:David Veckerelli <david@explorer-tv.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining Continuation - Please EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, David Veckerelli 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 149 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 532 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Tara S <shoeheels@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:35 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:NO Main St. Closure EXTERNAL I oppose the proposed Santa Monica Main Street closure south of HIll Street on weekends to all cars and parking. This is an unsafe proposition for the residents of Santa Monica, as well as detrimental to the diversity of retailers on Main St. Thanks, Tara Item 7.A 06/08/21 150 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 533 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Samantha Besser <samanthabesser@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street closure EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. I think it is really exciting and will be so good for our community. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Samantha Besser Item 7.A 06/08/21 151 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 534 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Grant-Martin, Michael <mlgrant@capnet.ucla.edu> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Michael Grant‐Martin 90016 Item 7.A 06/08/21 152 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 535 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Richard Temple <rtemple6@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:14 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Richard Temple 91105 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 153 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 536 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Dina Litt <dhlitt@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:09 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dina Litt 90049 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 154 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 537 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Colleen Zajicek <colleen.zajicek@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Colleen Zajicek 77005 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 155 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Yasmine Daniel <yasminevdaniel@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:48 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Yasmine Vargas 90803 Item 7.A 06/08/21 156 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 539 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Mary Ann Selvaggio <masorganizations@verizon.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] Mary‐Ann T. 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[YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 157 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 540 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Madeleine Durkin <madeleinedurkin@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:19 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Madeleine Durkin 90272 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 158 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 541 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:rayna marz <raynamarz@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:16 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, rayna luchs 90049 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 159 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 542 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Jenine Dreisen <jenine1365@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:13 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jenine Dreisen 90049 Item 7.A 06/08/21 160 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 543 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Costello <mcostello@globalgrowth.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Very Respectfully, Michael Costello Special Projects Manager 919‐627‐4664 Mcostello@globalgrowth.com Get Outlook for iOS Item 7.A 06/08/21 161 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 544 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Pico Blvd Santa Monica <picoblvdsm@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:04 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, We would still very much like to see this pilot program get a green light. Our commercial districts need every chance to succeed and we think this is a fabulous time to experiment a little bit with a more pedestrian focused street that allows for more outdoor dining, slows traffic down, and gives pedestrians more space to safely walk and shop. As we emerge from the pandemic to a new world, Santa Monica must innovate and create environments that are unique and sustainable to attract visitors locally and internationally. Have you been to South Bay or Long Beach, Huntington Beach or Newport for a day recently? Let’s give folks a reason to spend their money in our fair city. Thank you! Dana Moorehead Merchant Engagement Director Pico Improvement Org ‐‐ Dana Moorehead Merchant Engagement Director Pico Improvement Organization picoblvdsm@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 162 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 545 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth <ecastelodesign@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Elizabeth Castelo 90039 Item 7.A 06/08/21 163 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 546 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Chauna Sumpter <csumpter@shuttersonthebeach.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:14 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Matt Stauffer Subject:Keep Outdoor Dining Open in SM EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Chauna Sumpter 91203 Chauna Sumpter Front Desk Agent Shutters on the Beach One Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405 shuttersonthebeach.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Shutters on the Beach To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic dowpicture from the Internet.ETC Hotels logo To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend logo Item 7.A 06/08/21 164 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 547 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Denise Hart <DHart@nksf.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:13 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you for this consideration. Sincerely, Denise Hart 90024 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 165 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 548 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Darlene Hoyer <darlene.hoyer@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Darlene Hoyer 90272 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 166 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 549 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Allyn Cioban <allyn.cioban@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Personally, I think they should be a permanent fixture in Santa Monica ‐ great for residents and great for tourism. Furthermore, I would much rather have Outdoor Areas for restaurants that are regulated than the carts and outdoor barbecues that have popped up on our sidewalks (like in Mexico). Signed, Allyn Cioban 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 167 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 550 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:D'Orsogna, Maria-Rita R <dorsogna@csun.edu> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:51 PM To:Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Will A Disinformation Campaign in Santa Monica Lead to the Closure of Main Street? EXTERNAL I second this. OPA does not represent residents. Maria From: Rob Maschio / Bulldog Realtors <robmaschio@bulldogrealtors.com> Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:58 PM To: D'Orsogna, Maria‐Rita R <dorsogna@csun.edu> Subject: Will A Disinformation Campaign in Santa Monica Lead to the Closure of Main Street? m skipping my latest Home Sale to share the following: a 20 year resident & a Real Estate Broker protecting the quality of life in Ocean Park, Santa Mon mportant to me: at's Happening: Tuesday June 8th, 2021- The City Council will decide whether to close Main Stre all traffic on weekends south of Hill Street. This threatens the quality of life for Ocean Park sidents. Please read, share and send an email to City Council. Thank you. - Rob Maschio To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 168 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 551 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Item 7.A 06/08/21 169 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 552 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 170 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 553 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Item 7.A 06/08/21 171 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 554 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 ft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 172 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 555 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 ft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 173 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 556 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 VE WHERE I LIVE. L WHAT I KNOW. rt Maschio er Associate og Realtors Main Street a Monica, CA 90405 460 -8324 aschio@yahoo.com maschiorealestate.com # 02010887 ential, Income & Commercial Properties ng the Beach Communities of Santa ca, e & Marina Del Rey. t Kinney in Venice never looked so Item 7.A 06/08/21 174 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 557 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 . :) ft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 175 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 558 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 24 This email was sent to dorsogna@csun.edu why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Rob Maschio real estate ꞏ PO Box 5595 ꞏ Santa Monica, CA 90409-5595 ꞏ USA To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp Item 7.A 06/08/21 176 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 559 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 25 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Resnick <arktandria@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:20 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Support the Continuation of Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Honorable Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and is crucial to the continued recovery of the City. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you for your consideration, Robert Resnick, 90401 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 177 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 560 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 26 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Resnick <arktandria@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:25 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Robert Resnick, 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 178 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 561 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 27 Vernice Hankins From:Eddie Navarrette <eddie@fedesignandconsulting.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Eddie Navarrette Independent Hospitality Coalition Independent Hospitality Coalition Item 7.A 06/08/21 179 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 562 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 28 Vernice Hankins From:Lori Monkarsh <Lohloh@aol.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:39 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Regards, Lori Monkarsh 91367 Item 7.A 06/08/21 180 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 563 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 29 Vernice Hankins From:ceylan yukler <ceylanyukler@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL We support our local businesses and are so happy to see Main Street booming again. But closing Main Street to traffic will turn the street we live on (3rd St) into more of a thoroughfare than it already is. We already have issues with cars racing down on our street with children playing nearby (we desperately need speed bumps), residents not finding parking on weekends, buses and trucks passing through. I think we can still support businesses (as we have) without closing Main Street to traffic, and without putting the burden on the residents. Thank you, Ceylan Yukler Item 7.A 06/08/21 181 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 564 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 30 Vernice Hankins From:Jonathan Chu <Jonathan@independencetavern.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:15 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, As the owner of The Independence and Lanea and Santa Monica resident, I kindly ask that the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program be extended. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult challenge we’ve ever faced in over 2 decades of operations. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. Without it, we would no longer be operating! We look forward to opening further but the truth is, we lost well over $100,000 in 2020 alone and our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. Additionally, office workers (another lifeline) are just trickling back and many don’t know if and when they are coming back. We, as essential workers, respectfully request (on bended knee) that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Jonathan Chu The Independence & Lanea Item 7.A 06/08/21 182 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 565 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 31 Vernice Hankins From:Beau Avril <beauavril@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:22 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Beau Avril 90066 Item 7.A 06/08/21 183 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 566 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 32 Vernice Hankins From:Tom Hall <tomthemaverick@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Especially on Main Street! Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Tom Hall 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 184 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 567 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 33 Vernice Hankins From:Winifred Harwell <winifred.harwell@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:50 AM To:Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; David Martin Subject:Item 7A – NO Main StreetClosing EXTERNAL This plan needs to be scrapped or at least postponned till there are real details so the affected neighbor have the promised opportunity to comment on it. Traffic Control Where are the traffic plans we were promised. To where will the traffic be diverted. And the BBB and MTA buses. The closure was to be entirely pedestrian like the downtown Third Street mall. But the plan now seems to allow bikes. Will the scooters be zipping by in the green bike lane. Who will stop them. Parking By closing the street to vehicles, about 80 more parking places (Chinois and Bank of West parking lots and the remaining street meters) are being removed. At 2pm on Memorial Day last week the police sent out an alert that the Main St lots were full. Emergency Vehicles There is nothing in the plan about police, fire and ambulance. It is obvious that blocking the city’s main north south thoroughfare plus the traffic gridlock is going to cause safety issues with regard to emergency vehicles. We assume the closure barricades are going to substantial (not easily moved) to prevent a Arizona farmers market type accident. Especially after we already have had one distracted driver run into and knock over the concrete barricades at Urth Cafe (Main & Hollister). Have the fire department or the police department commented on these plans? How will the handicapped get there. The buses are being diverted – taking out 2 bus stops. Where is the taxi & Uber pickup / drop off. The businesses don’t really want it. This is a hare brained scheme with no defined problem it is meant to solve. The bars and restaurants are doing great - operating at capacity. They cannot find more staff to hire and they are not going to spend money to buy additional furniture for a trial closing - especially as they have no place to store it when the street is open during the week. Many are not going to participate (not worth their while to apply for a permit and obtain liability insurance). So no benefits to the small number of businesses in the closed area and a great inconvenience to all of us in the neighborhood. Item 7.A 06/08/21 185 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 568 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 34 The empty street. Who is going to occupy the empty street space all day Sat & Sun? Nobody during the morning, a bar crawl (family unfriendly) crowd in the early evening, and vagrants when everyone has gone home. Who will provide security on the empty streets with no nighttime drive by traffic. Who is cleaning the street. Business and community input. The Council is being asked to approve this skeleton plan and have the “details” worked out by staff with “business and community input.” The Main St bars and restaurants have been trying to keep this under wraps. The City hasn’t been keeping residents updated either. I wouldn't even know about this plan if it wasn’t for Main Street Neighbors OPA is not representing the community – they are the originators of the plan and are consumed with implementing it over the objections of directly affected neighbors. Perhaps the City should just give the $70,000 of LA Metro money to the half dozen bars & restaurants that are involved, and save everyone a lot of trouble. Winifred Harwell The Shores To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Virus-free. www.avast.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 186 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 569 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 35 Vernice Hankins From:Meghan Kelley <speloise@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:28 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Meghan Kelley 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 187 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 570 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 36 Vernice Hankins From:Jeanne Cheng <jeanne@kyesfeelgoodfood.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program and consider making it permanent. It adds so much to our Santa Monica/California lifestyle. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, feeding the elderly and hospitals, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be close to back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. Especially since catering isn't coming back right away. We removed all of our built in dining furniture to adapt to the pandemic conditions and now need the outdoor seating. California has the best weather in the country and it only makes sense for us to take advantage of this and allow customers to enjoy outdoor seating. As a resident of Santa Monica, I will always prefer to sit outside when given the opportunity. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and please consider making outdoor dining permanent, as it adds value to our Santa Monica lifestyle. Thank you, Kindest Regards, Jeanne Cheng Owner l Kye's 1518 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 615 N Western Ave, Hollywood c. 760-815-3058 jeanne@kyesfeelgoodfood.com www.kyesfeelgoodfood.com @kyesfeelgoodfood Item 7.A 06/08/21 188 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 571 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 37 Vernice Hankins From:David Shu <davidshu@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:55 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Give the people what we want! Signed, David Shu 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 189 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 572 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kerri Kilroy <kerrikilroy@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kerri Kilroy Zip code 02474 Item 7.A 06/08/21 190 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 573 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Vukadinovich, Elaine <E.Vukadinovich@musickpeeler.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:34 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:June 8, 2021 Meeting, Item 7.A. - Outdoor Dining Extension EXTERNAL Dear Council Members: As a citizen of Santa Monica, I urge you to support the extension of outdoor dining in Santa Monica (through parklets, parking lots, and the utilization of other outdoor spaces) which has been permitted during COVID‐19, which is currently item 7.A. on your June 8, 2021 agenda. It has always amazed me how, previously little outdoor dining Santa Monica had given our outstanding weather and beautiful environment (and I am originally from Ohio with much worse weather but which had much more outdoor dining!). We are so blessed to live in this area and the continuation of outdoor dining will not only bring Santa Monica back to life and bring in much needed revenue both for restaurants and the city, but will promote a sense of community and wellbeing. Please lodge this comment in the official proceedings. Thank you for your consideration. Elaine Vukadinovich Santa Monica CA 90402 This e‐mail is confidential and may contain attorney client or otherwise privileged or private information. Unless you are an intended or authorized recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose this message or any information contained herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise us by reply email to: administrator@musickpeeler.com and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. Item 7.A 06/08/21 191 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 574 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Kreft, Erik <ekreft@ambrosehotel.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:39 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica hotel with minimal food and beverage offerings, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to send guests to restaurants with outdoor dining has been the critical lifeline for our business! We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Being able to send our guests to support local restaurants, outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. The pandemic made our industry think out of the box to survive and created some amazing innovations. This is the wave of the future and let's continue to be a world‐class destination. Appreciate your support! Thank you, Erik Kreft General Manager Item 7.A 06/08/21 192 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 575 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Arlene Fishbach <musicgal@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:01 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Arlene Fishbach 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 193 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 576 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Main St Neighbors <mainstneighbors@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:01 AM To:Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis Cc:Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; councilmtgitems Subject:Neighbors ask "WHAT IS THE MAIN STREET CLOSURE PLAN?" EXTERNAL Main Street Neighbors is a coalition of more than 100 (so far) neighborhood residents and merchants concerned about the harmful impact of a full Main Street closure on adjacent neighborhoods and Main Street retailers. Our mission has been to inform and educate those most immediately affected by the street closure and the June 8, 2021 Council vote. Something that neither the City, OPA, nor MSBIA lobbying for bars and restaurants who stand to benefit has done. We want a vibrant, neighborhood serving street. Our immediate concern is NOT about Al Fresco dining and parklets. It IS about a plan for a FULL STREET CLOSURE to all emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and cars, and its negative impact on residential safety and quality of life. We have physically distributed an informative flyer to all residents living near the proposed Main Street closure and to most retailers. We have personally spoken with many of the affected residents. The vast majority did not know anything about the proposed plan or the Council’s June 8 vote. The vast majority were opposed once they considered the surge of traffic through, the loss of parking and the increase in rowdy bar and restaurant patrons in their neighborhoods. They questioned where emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, cars, and motorcycles would be diverted, and where they would be able to park in their own neighborhoods. We could not answer residents’ questions. Neither does the “plan” presented to you for vote on June 8. In our judgment, the proposed pilot plan presented to you for vote on June 8 is no plan at all. The only thing it defines is that the closure is from Hill to Kinney on weekends. MOST CRITICALLY FOR YOUR PURPOSES AND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND MAIN STREET MERCHANTS THE “PLAN” LACKS:  A traffic diversion plan, including most importantly, a plan for emergency vehicles  A definition of weekend  How many “pilot” weekends are planned and how frequently? Item 7.A 06/08/21 194 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 577 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6  What will the total hard costs and costs of City labor be? Where else could these dollars be spent by our cash‐strapped City?  What will determine whether to stop or continue the pilot? There are no City proposed evaluation plans Main Street Neighbors urges you to not proceed with this ill‐conceived plan. In the alternative, postpone your vote and direct staff to return with a plan which specifically addresses what the current plan lacks. In the interim, please direct staff to mail City notices of the next Council meeting scheduled to consider a more detailed and informative plan to all residents and Main Street merchants within the boundaries between the beach and 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard and the City’s southern limits. Thank you for your consideration and your service. ‐‐ Main St Neighbors A Coalition of Residents for a Responsible Main St MainStNeighbors@gmail.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Virus-free. www.avast.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 195 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 578 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Doug Zuber <dougzuber@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:03 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Doug Zuber 85250 and 90024 Item 7.A 06/08/21 196 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 579 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:debra fields <fieldsdebra7@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:04 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, D Fields 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 197 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 580 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Myrna Onanian <monanian@comcast.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:05 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 198 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 581 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Tiffany Rose <tiffany@trosephotos.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Tiffany Koury Santa Monica resident of 16 years. Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 199 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 582 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:cassie celestine <cassiecelestine@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:07 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Cassandra Celestine 90305 Item 7.A 06/08/21 200 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 583 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Cesar Vargas <cesarvargasdelpino@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:09 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Cesar Vargas Zipcode 91321 Gracias, Saludos, César Vargas. Enviado desde mi iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 201 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 584 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Marianne Coughlin <mariannecog@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:11 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed your City for the better. And we love to visit your wonderful city. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Marianne Coughlin 10024 Item 7.A 06/08/21 202 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 585 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Mira Scott <mirascott1@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:25 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Mira Scott 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 203 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 586 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:lucia singer <luciasinger@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:37 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Let's save outdoor dining! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lucia Singer 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 204 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 587 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jenny Blum <jleablum@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:30 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jennifer Blum 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 205 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 588 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Tara Davis (Tara) <taradavis602@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:27 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. I just visited Santa Monica over the Memorial Day weekend for my first trip outside Arizona since the pandemic began. I chose the city because of the clean, beautiful beach, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I understand that Outdoor dining has transformed Santa Monica for the better. I dined and stayed at the lovely Hotel Case Del Mar, and plan to visit again (for the 4th time!). Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors and enjoying all your city has to offer. Signed, Tara Davis Phoenix, AZ 85012 Item 7.A 06/08/21 206 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:lcalexan456@aol.com Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:41 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Save Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdo or dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Linda Alexandros 90045 Item 7.A 06/08/21 207 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 590 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Shawn Anna <shawnanna71@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Shawn Anna 90049 Shawn Anna 310‐994‐1530 Item 7.A 06/08/21 208 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 591 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:NANCY KAY <kaykayart@aol.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 209 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 592 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Wanda Gray <wgoquality@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. My husband and I dined with another couple at Al Fresco in the Case Del Mar hotel. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Wanda Gray 90230 Item 7.A 06/08/21 210 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Betsy Rott <betsy_rott@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:54 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Betsy Rott 90045 Item 7.A 06/08/21 211 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 594 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:andrea zomber <azomber@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 212 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 595 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth Manco <mancoelizabeth@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:14 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Regards, Elizabeth Manco 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 213 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 596 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Solmssen <andrew@solmssen.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident on Pier Ave and really support Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Thanks for your time, Andrew Solmssen Item 7.A 06/08/21 214 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 597 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Joseph Jagenow <jjagenow@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent!! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor, This coming Tuesday is expected to be the final City Council vote to approve the test to close Main Street to vehicular traffic for a few weekends this summer. Programs like this in other cities have proven to reduce car use, support local businesses, and increase walking and biking. We want Santa Monica to be a great place for residents, workers, and visitors of all ages to safely walk, bike, and scoot. As we come out of the pandemic, finding creative ways like this to support local business and provide more outdoor experiences is critical to our economic recovery. Please consider making outdoor dining permanent!! Thanks, Joe Jagenow 1107 Bay St, Unit D Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 215 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 598 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:John Rosenthal <johnrosenthal@verizon.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:54 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote yes on Main Street closures EXTERNAL Dear Council: I’m longtime resident of Ocean Park, and I strongly support the closure of Main Street for a pilot test program this summer. The Ocean Park section of Main Street isn’t a thoroughfare to get anywhere; If I’m trying to get to the northern half of town, I already avoid Main St. because there are so many pedestrian crossings that make this a slower route. Why not finish the job and make it a true pedestrian zone? I also love the alfresco dining, which would be even more enhanced by eliminating car traffic. John Rosenthal 3016 Highland Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 216 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 599 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Gemma Gray <ggray@hotelcasadelmar.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:49 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [GEMMA GRAY] [91001] Gemma Gray Executive Chef Hotel Casa del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica CA 90405 p. 310.581.5533 ext 7716 hotelcasadelmar.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Casa del Mar Hotel To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic dowpicture from the Internet.ETC Hotels logo To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend logo Item 7.A 06/08/21 217 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 600 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Carol Galsterer <clgalsterer@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:48 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:NO Main St. CLOSURE EXTERNAL Dear Council members, I’m a resident of 2800 Neilson Way at The Shores and I’m decidedly against any closure of Main Street!! Not only does it make for inconveniences for all residents in the neighborhood but more importantly it will make us and tourists at risk of car/ pedestrian accidents on Neilson Way. It only makes common sense that there will be increased traffic on Neilson and the pedestrian crossing will be even more dangerous as frustrated drivers may drive faster through the traffic lights. I’m sure you don’t want the injuries or deaths of pedestrians on your watch!! Don’t close Main Street!! Sincerely, Carol L. Galsterer, 2800 Neilson Way. Item 7.A 06/08/21 218 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 601 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Salima Saunders <hello@uplifterskitchen.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Salima Saunders Uplifters Kitchen Item 7.A 06/08/21 219 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Michelle DeAngelis <michelle@michelleinc.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 12:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Michelle DeAngelis 90405 Thank you Item 7.A 06/08/21 220 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 603 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Debbie Mulvaney <debbiemulvaney@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:14 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear City Council, I strongly support keeping Main Street pedestrian friendly. Anything we can do that increases the success of both the residents and those hit by the pandemic, like the restaurants on Main Street, is a win‐win for the city. Please keep it going! Debbie Mulvaney Item 7.A 06/08/21 221 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 604 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Sharon@paws-effect.com Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:16 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com; Dana Moorehead Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, We would still very much like to see this pilot program get a green light. Our commercial districts need every chance to succeed and we think this is a fabulous time to experiment a little bit with a more pedestrian focused street that allows for more outdoor dining, slows traffic down, and gives pedestrians more space to safely walk and shop. Thank you! Sharon Town Lee Pico Improvement Org. Chair and Santa Monica business owner Sharon Town Lee Paws & Effect Pet Spa 3030 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405 _____________________ Sharon@Paws‐Effect.com 310‐450‐9017 Paws‐Effect.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 222 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 605 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Marya Shahriary <marya.shahriary@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor, Yes‐ close more streets. Leave outdoor dining options up and please pledge to support all oppressed groups ‐ including the Palestinians. Marya Shahriary Item 7.A 06/08/21 223 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 606 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Ivy <ivypanlilio@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Ivy Panlilio 91406 Item 7.A 06/08/21 224 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 607 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Me iCloud <chadcorsten@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:27 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Please vote yes! We recently moved to Santa Monica because of the reputation of the city government and also because of the walkability of the city. Please help make SM more friendly to pedestrians and encourage residents to get of their cars, walk and meet each other. Best regards, Chad Corsten 508 Pier Ave, #1 Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 225 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 608 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Cathie Gentile <cathiegentile1953@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Item 7.A 06/08/21 226 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 609 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Miriam Alpern <mkalpern@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor ‐ The one positive outcome of the Covid restrictions have been the abundance of outdoor dining options in Santa Monica. This is not only enhanced our experience as diners but has also helped the restaurants. Please consider making this a permanent enhancement to Santa Monica. Thank you ‐ Miriam Item 7.A 06/08/21 227 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 610 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:William Finkelstein <mrtmark@msn.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:40 PM To:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Proposal to Close Main Street on Weekends EXTERNAL We live on Ocean Park Boulevard between Neilson Way and Barnard Way. The proposal to close Main Street on weekends south of Hill Street is a terrible idea. The restaurants in the area are doing just fine; nothing will be gained by letting people walk down the middle of the street. On the other hand, it will be a traffic nightmare on Neilson and other parallel residential streets. It will make parking in this area even worse than it has been following the blocking off of parking spaces for outdoor restaurant seating. Buses will need to be re‐routed and it could impact fire, ambulance and police services. Please vote against this proposal ‐ it will be a major detriment to our neighborhood. Thank you, William and Lisa Finkelstein. Item 7.A 06/08/21 228 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 611 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:David Goldstein <dg66@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:41 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, David Goldstein 90211 Item 7.A 06/08/21 229 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 612 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:nancykless <nancykless@verizon.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 1:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & City Council I am a homeowner in Sunset Park & I support closing Main Street to vehicular traffic for some weekends this summer as a trial to make outdoor dining & walking permanent. Thank you, Nancy Kless Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone Item 7.A 06/08/21 230 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 613 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Cheryl Marie DeCuir <cheryl.decuir@att.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor dining EXTERNAL Love it. Please keep it, the only pleasant holdover from the dog days of the pandemic. I am not a Santa Monica resident but I do spent a lot of time there. Thank you and take care. Cheryl Marie DeCuir 504-355-7370 Item 7.A 06/08/21 231 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 614 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Barbara Lettieri <lettiba@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 232 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 615 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Patti Zortman <pattizortman@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Patti Zortman 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 233 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 616 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:akiko kennedy <akikokennedy@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:00 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Akiko Kennedy Pasjoli Item 7.A 06/08/21 234 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 617 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Gregory Wendt <gregorywendt@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Thank you for your dedicated service to our lovely home. I am a resident of Ocean Park since 1987, and the outdoor dining across the city, and most cities, is a dramatic improvement to the quality of life. I love to travel abroad, and experience the amazing outdoor dining experiences in Europe, Paris, Italy, etc. and now Santa Monica! Please know as a loyal customer and friend of many in the city, please keep the outdoor dining experience an attractive feature of our marvelous city. 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 236 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 619 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Fred Eli <fredeliasi@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:46 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Fred Eli The Upper West Item 7.A 06/08/21 237 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 620 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Cynthia A. King <kinggraul@msn.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Cynthia King 90402 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 238 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 621 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Carter Rubin <carter.rubin@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:40 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council, I love Main St and want to go there more but pedestrians need more space! Please support the pilot to open the whole street to pedestrians so I can take my wife and kid there. Best, Carter 310‐200‐1088 (Sent while mobile) Item 7.A 06/08/21 239 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 622 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Elise Freimuth <elise@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. I happen to live just off of Main Street, and having these parklets also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As the Director of Communications for the Rustic Canyon Family, we have 9 different restaurant locations throughout Santa Monica, and obviously, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal well after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. Some of our restaurants were unable to secure the second PPP loan or get money from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, as both quickly ran out. Having all these outdoor spaces gives us an opportunity to make up for massive financial losses. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Elise Freimuth Director of Communications Mobile: 310-916-8717 www.rusticcanyonfamily.com This message contains information from the Rustic Canyon Family Director of Communications which may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, kindly notify the sender and immediately delete this e-mail and any files that may be attached. Item 7.A 06/08/21 240 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 623 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Linda Jassim <linda@gwynnepugh.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Great idea Linda Jassim Linda.jassim@gmail.com 310‐382‐6600 Item 7.A 06/08/21 241 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 624 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Lena Brooks <lenatkbrooks@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main Street Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Lena Brooks Item 7.A 06/08/21 242 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 625 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Gwynne Pugh <gwynne@gwynnepugh.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Like the idea of closing Main Street to vehicular traffic on occasional basis on weekends Regards, Gwynne Gwynne Pugh, FAIA ASCE LEEDap GWYNNE PUGH URBAN STUDIO 8758 Venice Blvd. Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90034 t: 310-396-4540 c: 310-505-9671 Please note this is a new address gwynne@gwynnepugh.com www.gwynnepugh.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 243 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 626 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Pauline Bohannon <paulinebohannon@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Denise Bohannon Subject:Love outdoor dining EXTERNAL Council members Please vote to keep the outside dining since I enjoy eating outside and believe it is safer to eat in the open air. I also think it gives the restaurants and community a boost in sales. Save outside dining. Thank you, Pauline Bohannon A long time Santa Monica resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 244 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 627 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Brodsky, Michael <mbrodsky@lmu.edu> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:05 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support Main Street Open Streets Pilot EXTERNAL Dear City Council, Let's build on our hugely successful COAST and Summer Solstice open streets events on Main Street in Ocean Park! Our community and merchants overwhelmingly responded positively to those great events. COAST and Summer Solstice have ALREADY proved that our residents love, support, and need such events right here in Santa Monica. This summer, we again need these healthy, safe, outdoor, and walkable community events more than ever to recover from the tragic events of this past year. I can't wait to spend my summer weekends walking and dining on Main Street. Sincerely, Michael Brodsky Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 245 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 628 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Cameron Scott Watson <cameronscottwatson@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Cameron Watson Pasjoli Item 7.A 06/08/21 246 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 629 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Michele <correale.michele@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:23 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please stop the “boom box” music dancers!! It’s noise pollution! I urge you to please extend the use of outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing our favorite local businesses to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for them and their dedicated employees, who were on the frontline of the pandemic, risking their lives to keep us fed, clothed and healthy. We’re looking forward to the easing of more business restrictions when local health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021, but we know that many folks are still leary of eating, shopping or working out in‐doors because of the rise in COVID‐19 variants and the slowdown in the number of people getting vaccinated. Allowing businesses to continue operating outdoors without having to pay more fees will give those customers more options and add another layer of protection. As you know, providing continued flexibility will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City. We respectfully request that you help our local economy recover by extending the ability to enjoy our favorite businesses outdoors. Thank you! Michele Correale Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 247 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 630 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Jesse Gomez <jesseangelgomez@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:25 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of free outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing us to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for us and our employees. We look forward to opening further but the truth is our business will not be back to normal after emergency health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you! Jesse Gomez Mercado Santa Monica Get Outlook for iOS Item 7.A 06/08/21 248 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 631 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Jeffrey Merrihue <jeffrey@xtremefoodies.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Jeffrey Merrihue Heroic Italian Item 7.A 06/08/21 249 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 632 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Derek Arnette <derek.arnette@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Derek Arnette, Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants! Item 7.A 06/08/21 250 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 633 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Dana Lambert <danamichelelambert@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:40 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dana Lambert 90404 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 251 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 634 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Dave Beran <dcberan@pasjoli.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! dave beran pasjoli Item 7.A 06/08/21 252 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Natalie Wray <nnepstad@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:51 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support the Pilot! Sincerely, Natalie Item 7.A 06/08/21 253 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 636 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brian Jacobs <brian.jacobs@birdiegsla.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Brian Jacobs Brian Jacobs General Manager | Birdie G’s 310.310.3616 birdiegsla.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 254 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 637 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Vodde <michael.vodde@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:03 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a long-time employee of one of Santa Monica's most preeminent restaurant groups, I can assure you that the past year has been the most difficult year I, and all of my colleagues, have ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. Without every one of those elements, at least half of our restaurants would have gone out of business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Months of back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Michael Vodde Vice President of Finance Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Item 7.A 06/08/21 255 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 638 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Ten Women Gallery on Montana <tenwomenmontana@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:03 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:tenwomenmontana@groups.io Subject:Please continue outdoor dining & business activity EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. It’s a terrific program that has done so much to revitalize our town - to give it a sense of energy and bustling outdoor activity while keeping residents as safe as possible. As a business on Montana Ave. it has helped keep people coming to the area and discovering our gallery. It has been a challenging year for all. We need this! Thank you, Kara Taub on behalf of Ten Women Gallery 1128 Montana Ave. Item 7.A 06/08/21 256 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 639 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Mary Marlow <m.marlow@verizon.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Kristin McCowan Subject:June 8, 2021 Agenda Item 7A Exhibit C EXTERNAL Dear Councilmembers, Please reconsider closing Main Street this summer for the following reasons: ‐ There has been no outreach to nearby residents, who will be impacted by increased traffic, parking and loud patrons on adjacent streets. ‐ the current expansion into parking and bike lanes is working well and closure is unnecessary. ‐ Increased vaccinations and relaxed precautions have opened more dining and shopping regardless of street closure. ‐ this is an over reach by Main Street Merchants and Ocean Park Association and an over reaction to the worst of the pandemic, which is receding quickly. Thank you for considering my viewpoint on this misguided idea. Sincerely, Mary Marlow Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 257 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 640 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Timothy Rearden <timothy.rearden@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:43 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Request To Move Summer Tennis Camp Out Of Memorial Park EXTERNAL Hello, as a Santa Monica resident I was just alerted to the fact that the city will be holding a Summer Tennis Camp at Memorial Park between June 14 and August 13, which will require the use of 3 of the 4 available tennis courts between 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. As one of the many pickleball players in our community, I want to clearly state that this decision will have a negative impact on many of our senior citizens who use pickleball as a form of exercise. Dozens of senior citizens, primarily Santa Monica residents, play at Memorial park from 8 a.m. till noon on weekdays so you will effectively be taking away their No. 1 source of exercise and community activity. If you're unaware of the setup, Memorial Park is the only designated court space in Santa Monica for pickleball players even though they do not actually have pickleball‐specific courts ‐ the tennis courts have makeshift lines drawn on them so people can set up their own nets and play pickleball. For reference, there are 64 public tennis courts in Santa Monica (and again, zero official pickleball courts). The senior citizens have already been forced to play on makeshift courts, please do not take those away now too ‐ especially when you have many options to hold this camp at other public locations. Viable options for this summer camp include Marine Park and Santa Monica High School ‐ which have the tennis court space to accommodate the tennis camp while not negatively impacting senior citizens wanting to play pickleball. I request that the city promptly move this tennis camp to a different location in Santa Monica and allow the senior citizens to play pickleball at Memorial Park. Thank you, Tim Rearden, Santa Monica resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 258 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 641 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Thai Liu <thaieliu@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL I am a resident of Santa Monica and wish to express my support for continuing outdoor dining. Best, Thai Liu Item 7.A 06/08/21 259 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 642 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Robinson, Sherri <srobinson@theangelesclinic.org> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:27 PM To:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Cc:mainstneighbors@gmail.com; tobea@nottobe.com; Karen Blechman; councilmtgitems; sherrimariex@gmail.com Subject:No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL Dear City Council Members, Gentlepersons, et al, As a long‐standing resident of 3rd Street (Ocean Park and Hill) for close to 25 years, my family and I profoundly oppose the “Main Street Closure” proposal. Through the years, we have witnessed plethora horrific accidents upon our residential street; crippling permanent injuries to children, fatalities to pets, parked cars side swiped, all due to unharnessed high‐volume, self‐indulgent, reckless vehicular activity by non‐residents on home street. While we are ever so grateful to have gained the protection of the architectural aesthetics of our homes and neighboring structures by means of the City’s Historic District declaration a couple of years ago, we are in urgent need of like protection for the safety of the streets upon which these very structures stand. Should traffic be diverted from Main street unto nearby residential streets, it’s inevitable to cause grief and unfavorable consequence to both visitors and residents alike. I dare say, the City’s efforts will prove to be a questionable accomplishment when traffic becomes a constant gridlock nightmare, and visitors decide to go anywhere but Main Street, Santa Monica to enjoy their highly anticipated time off during weekends. As well, respectfully, for tax paying residents to endure the additional struggle to find parking space for their cars on their own block, is unconscionable. While we embrace the pandemic recovery process for all, and particularly, for our direct community, it would behoove efforts to remain on course in a strategized manner highly focused on bolstering economic sustainability and equality in all attempts to reboot: Main Street proprietors and to support retailers, eateries, pubs and residents alike… For this purpose, and the overall ‘safety first and sustainability’ for ALL…I stand strong in opposition to the Main Street Closure‐ proposal Personal regards, Sherri Robinson Item 7.A 06/08/21 260 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 643 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Sherri Robinson Executive Assistant to: Lawrence D. Piro, M.D. President and CEO 11800 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90025 Mobile: 310-930-1002 Email: srobinson@theangelesclinic.org IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation. Item 7.A 06/08/21 261 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 644 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Sandra Cooper <signaturecollections@msn.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Sandra Cooper 90077 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 262 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Laurene von Klan <chicagoriver@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members ‐ The closure of Main Street presents a great opportunity to re‐invigorate our economy, to enjoy the public health benefits of walking and being outside, to stimulate community interaction, and to shift the way people get around town. It also presents an opportunity for people to learn about all of the other low carbon transportation options available to them. One of my favorites is The Circuit. I have been using it to go from Montana Avenue to Main Street to dine and shop. I believe this is a great option for seniors who no longer feel comfortable driving or don't want the expense or hassle of finding parking. It is also FUN! Because it is open air, it does not suggest any of the problems that people may associate with shared driving services or public transit. This Circuit option is underpublicized, in my opinion, and I suggest it be considered another way to deliver people to Main Street. I hope the program to close Main Street is coupled with efforts to educate people about their many easy transportation options including biking and walking and The Circuit. I hope their Circuit route can be adapted to support the closure of Main Street. I support the closure of Main Street. Laurene von Klan 16th St Item 7.A 06/08/21 263 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:dtavey@aol.com Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:16 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of free outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID-19 pandemic and the government-ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing us to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for us and our employees. We look forward to opening further but the truth is our business will not be back to normal after emergency health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Not only should you extend it but make outdoor dining options permanent for restaurants Thank you! Donal Tavey, Ye Olde Kings Head and Busby's Item 7.A 06/08/21 264 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 647 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Minah Rhee <minahrhee22@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, MINAH RHEE TSUKIJI SUSHI SEN 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 265 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Mario Lopez <mariosushi1129@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Mario López Tsukiji Sushi Sen 90405 Enviado desde mi iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 266 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:psing86@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Pilseung Seong Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 267 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Minah Rhee <minahrhee22@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 4:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, MINAH RHEE 90015 Item 7.A 06/08/21 268 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Pozarny <epozarny@muselli.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:58 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐ 19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing our favorite local businesses to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for them and their dedicated employees, who were on the frontline of the pandemic, risking their lives to keep us fed, clothed and healthy. We’re looking forward to the easing of more business restrictions when local health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021, but we know that many folks are still leery of eating, shopping or working out in‐doors because of the rise in COVID‐19 variants and the slowdown in the number of people getting vaccinated. Allowing businesses to continue operating outdoors without having to pay more fees will give those customers more options and add another layer of protection. As you know, providing continued flexibility will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City. We respectfully request that you help our local economy recover by extending the ability to enjoy our f Item 7.A 06/08/21 269 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 652 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Berry Lee Shoes <info@berryleeshoes.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 3:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program Attachments:ATT00001.txt EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I have a retail business and oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. My customers depend on easy access to my store, and drive by visibility is my best advertisement. We have lost significant convenient parking for my customers. K‐rails still remain in place where there are NO food serving businesses, depriving me of valuable on street parking. Business is returning to normal, and week‐ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Please vote NO on the pilot program. Thank you. Sincerely, Nick Koff c/o Berry Lee Shoes 2525 Main Street, Ste, 101 Santa Monica, CA 90405 310 392 8853 Item 7.A 06/08/21 270 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:jun kim <jaykim78416@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Woojun kim Tsukiji sushi sen [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 271 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 654 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Gelber <magelber@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:25 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing our favorite local businesses to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for them and their dedicated employees, who were on the frontline of the pandemic, risking their lives to keep us fed, clothed and healthy. We’re looking forward to the easing of more business restrictions when local health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021, but we know that many folks are still leary of eating, shopping or working out in‐doors because of the rise in COVID‐19 variants and the slowdown in the number of people getting vaccinated. Allowing businesses to continue operating outdoors without having to pay more fees will give those customers more options and add another layer of protection. As you know, providing continued flexibility will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City. We respectfully request that you help our local economy recover by extending the ability to enjoy our favorite businesses outdoors. Thank you! Michael Gelber Michael Item 7.A 06/08/21 272 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 655 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Cathy Perez <catpurrez@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Catherine E. Perez 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 273 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 656 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:madeleine gallay <oohlalaland@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:16 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Improvements EXTERNAL Good afternoon. I hope the plan to test closing sections of Main Street on summer weekends doesn't happen. There will be beach traffic from all of Los Angeles County for beach summer weekends, lots of traffic and the excess flow onto residential streets will be very disruptive, and probably dangerous. I do love the idea of walking around and wonder if this wouldn't be more successful a test program in the cooler days post-summer, approaching holidays, and perhaps beginning with LOTS of notice around 4pm and then having planned events, celebrations, whatever. I get that retail and restaurants have been damaged, but the tremendous amount of for lease spaces means there's little to draw the kind of walking that could be profitable, fun and successful. I spent most of my life in fashion retailing, on Camden Drive and Rodeo Drive, and then to Sunset Plaza. In the words of every fashion retailer on the planet, traffic beats brains. Without indie shops (the kind that used to be on The Promenade and on Abbot Kinney), it will be a food thing. The planning isn't there and all the pretty lights and hopes won't make this a great thing. And harming families and tourists that yearn for the open happy space of the beaches will also have to cope with the homeless encampments, violence, petty theft and tent fires that Mike Bonin fights to keep on sidewalks that we cannot walk on. Please think again. This can be a success, but not during the summer. Santa Monica and Venice are a mess in many ways, and people need to be safe, and they need to be able to drive here. Thank you. Madeleine Gallay I can feel your smile ... Item 7.A 06/08/21 274 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 657 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Victor Martinez <vic2686@pacbell.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 5:34 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [Victor Martinez [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 275 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 658 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Carmit Bachar <foxxc@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 6:18 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing our favorite local businesses to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for them and their dedicated employees, who were on the frontline of the pandemic, risking their lives to keep us fed, clothed and healthy. We’re looking forward to the easing of more business restrictions when local health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021, but we know that many folks are still leary of eating, shopping or working out in‐doors because of the rise in COVID‐19 variants and the slowdown in the number of people getting vaccinated. Allowing businesses to continue operating outdoors without having to pay more fees will give those customers more options and add another layer of protection. As you know, providing continued flexibility will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City. We respectfully request that you help our local economy recover by extending the ability to enjoy our favorite businesses outdoors. Thank you! Carmit Bachar Item 7.A 06/08/21 276 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 659 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:cecilia hertel <cecihertel@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Santa Monica EXTERNAL Hi, I want to ask to keep the outdoor sitting in Santa Monica on Main st.It is best to enjoy Santa Monica and the restaurants Thank you!!!! Enviado do meu iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 277 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 660 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Alexander Kim <alexkim111@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:24 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Hello, I am a resident of the Ocean Park area and I strongly oppose the closure of Main St. Best, Alex Kim Item 7.A 06/08/21 278 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 661 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:DAWN MCCLELLAN <mcclellan2@aol.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dawn McClellan 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 279 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 662 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Amy Weber <amy@amyweberdesign.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:28 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 280 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Henri Hebert <henrimhebert@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:34 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Henrietta Hebert 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 281 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 664 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Nadine Mosk <nadinemosk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 282 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 665 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:angeli1958@aol.com Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 7:55 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Concerning closing sections of Main Street EXTERNAL Hello, I am a 30+ year resident of the Sunset Park area. I strongly support the closure of Main Street. This will make it a safer and more relaxed atmosphere for diners, visitors. My preference would be closure from Ocean Park Blvd north to Strand Street, and closure from Ocean Park Blvd. south to Ashland Ave. Ocean Park Blvd. would be open to traffic. Sincerely, Angeli Agatep Item 7.A 06/08/21 283 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 666 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:lynn weisman <lynnweisman2016@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lynn E Weisman 90404 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 284 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 667 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Susan I Haskell <sihaskell@aol.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 285 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 668 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Bailey Potter <baileypotter8@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:06 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas - SUPPORT EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Bailey Dulin 90402 ‐‐ Bailey V. Potter 208.440.3417 Item 7.A 06/08/21 286 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 669 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Joe Cordell <goldenjoe00@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:18 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Joseph Cordell 90403 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 287 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 670 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Shai Townsend <shyeveridge@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Shynika Everidge A hospitality employee in the Santa Monica area 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 288 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 671 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Ryan Kerns <rkerns31@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Ryan Kerns, rkerns31@gmail.com. Seriously!! The people of the city love it. The restaurants owners love it. The city is better for it!! ‐‐ Ryan D. Kerns Attorney at Law Item 7.A 06/08/21 289 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 672 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Marci Banner <yogacrzy@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor I support making outdoor dining permanent and closing down Main Street to vehicular traffic on the weekends. Marci Banner Item 7.A 06/08/21 290 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 673 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ron Robinson <ron@ronrobinsoninc.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Close Main Street . Enjoy the new dining and strolling experience Ron RON ROBINSON President RON ROBINSON INC Item 7.A 06/08/21 291 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 674 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Amanda Angulo <amanda.angulo43@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 8:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Amanda Angulo 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 292 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 675 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Abbey Kerns <abbeyjbarton@verizon.net> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Abbey Kerns 90049 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 293 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 676 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Dora Sundin <dorasundin@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:03 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outside dining EXTERNAL I have been a resident of Santa Monica for 30yrs, and this is the first time that we are enjoying our city by been able to sit outside and have space and enjoy our California weather, please keep outdoor dining, restaurants need our support and we need to be outside, Santa Monica should always be able to offer outdoor dining like any other city in the South Bay. Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 294 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 677 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Kerns <akerns7@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Andrew S. Kerns Attorney at Law Item 7.A 06/08/21 295 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 678 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Joanna Travlos <joanna.callas@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 296 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 679 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Travis Culver <travisjculver@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Travis Culver 90025 Travis Culver 714.393.2555 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 297 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 680 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Marci Lake <marcilake@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:35 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 298 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 681 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Guilherme Junqueira <guilherme.junqueira@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:39 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Guilherme Junqueira 90402 ‐‐ Sent from Gmail Mobile Item 7.A 06/08/21 299 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 682 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:nina yang <nina-y@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:40 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Nina N. Dominguez Café Zella Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 300 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 683 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:natallie <natallieavitia@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 9:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Natallie Avitia Pasjoli Item 7.A 06/08/21 301 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 684 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christina Erickson <greenbydesign90402@icloud.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Good morning: As a stakeholder and a former member of Santa Monica’s Sustainable City Task Force, I support the effort to make outdoor dining permanent. Thanks! Christina Erickson Item 7.A 06/08/21 302 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 685 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:info mysticjourneybookstore.com <info@mysticjourneybookstore.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:02 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Vote YES for Main Street Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I own two retail stores on Main Street, Mystic Journey Bookstore and Mystic Journey Crystals. I write in STRONG support of the Main Street Closure Test, and urge your YES vote on this Pilot Project. My businesses are on the east side of Main Street, just before the corner of Main Street and Kinney Street, right at the head of the Pilot Project. I support the Project because of the potential amazing upside this could have for Main Street business and Santa Monica as a whole. If the project proves a success, people will be drawn to Main Street, as there is really nothing like it anywhere else in Los Angeles. This would not only be great for existing businesses, but would also attract other entrepreneurs to lease space in the vacant buildings along Main Street, which would further help existing business by attracting even more people, and the City as well by increasing tax revenue. What must be kept in mind is that this is a PILOT PROJECT. It is not permanent. This could be something absolutely great for individual businesses, and the City of Santa Monica. Or it could be dud, or could cause unforeseen problems. But if the later is the case, the Pilot Project will not renewed. It was tried, it didn’t work, and it’s over. But if it’s a huge success, it’s a win for business, the City, and the community as a whole. As it is said, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Finally, while the upside to the Pilot Project is great, and the downside very small as the Project is very limited in time and scope. So I urge you to vote YES on the Pilot Project and give it an opportunity to succeed. Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider my position and a significant business owner on Main Street. Sincerely, Jeffrey Segal Founder Mystic Journey Bookstore Mystic Journey Crystals Item 7.A 06/08/21 303 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 686 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Christine Waljeski <cwaljeski@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:27 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Christine Waljeski Zip code 90402 ‐‐ I paint, I write, I teach, I dance, I play www.christinewaljeski.com Nia Blue Belt Instructor RYT 200 Yoga Instructor Item 7.A 06/08/21 304 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 687 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:ASA member supporting your campaign. <jeffreymrusheen@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Jeffrey Rusheen ] [91367] Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 305 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 688 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Josh Hamilton <joshua.hamilton1@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:12 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor‐ Our community is enriched by outdoor dining. Please continue to allow our restauranteurs to offer outdoor dining on sidewalks and in the parking areas in front. Outdoor dining has enhanced the vibrancy of our city. Thank you, Josh Hamilton 1514 San Vicente Josh Hamilton 310.968.3037 mobile Item 7.A 06/08/21 306 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 689 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Nicholas Manolelis <nickmano@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:05 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Nicholas Manolelis Santa Monica Resident 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 307 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 690 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Derek Stillman <derek.stillman@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining!! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Derek Stillman 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 308 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 691 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Kenneth <raelken@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:27 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please extend use of outdoor areas EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kenneth Crawford 90405 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 309 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 692 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Alex Stone <alexstone3@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 5:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Alex stone 90292 Alex Item 7.A 06/08/21 310 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 693 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Sandra Hill <sandie725@icloud.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Sandra Y. Hill 90064 Item 7.A 06/08/21 311 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 694 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Dikon <robert.dikon@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Robert Dikon Pasjoli Restaurant Item 7.A 06/08/21 312 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 695 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Lori Noyes <lanoyes19@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:12 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lori Noyes 3662 S. centinela Ave. #10 Los Angeles, Ca. 90066 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 313 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 696 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Enson Solis <ensonsolis86@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:16 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME]Esolis [YOUR ZIP CODE]90291 Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 314 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 697 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:HERIBERTO PRIETO <prieto76@msn.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 11:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Heriberto Prieto. 90302 Sent from my T‐Mobile 4G LTE Device Item 7.A 06/08/21 315 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 698 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Jami Freyer <jamif@jamesonsirishpub.com> Sent:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:29 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Jami Freyer Jameson's Pub Item 7.A 06/08/21 316 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 699 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Carrie Buse <carrie.buse@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:10 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Carolyn H. Buse 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 317 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 700 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Cathy Shepard <shepinla@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Help EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from Cathy’s iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 318 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 701 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Deirdre Mallory <deirdrem@jamesonsirishpub.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:41 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [Deirdre Mallory] [Jameson's Santa Monica] Get Outlook for Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 319 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Bezerra <michael@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. Additionally, these outdoor spaces have helped supplement our revenue, attracts travelers, tourists, and locals, and most importantly creates more employment opportunities in our businesses and community. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Michael Bezerra Jameson's Pub/Cabo Cantina Michael Bezerra Sunset Restaurant Management Group Office: 323.822.0817 | Fax: 323.822.0871 | Cell: 310.666.6250 Email: Michael@TheCaboCantina.com Cabo Cantina | Fiesta Cantina | Baja Beach Cafe | Jameson’s Irish Pub | Baja Beach Bar | PB Cantina | Jameson’s Pub Item 7.A 06/08/21 320 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Brian Bornemann <bjbornemann@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Brian Bornemann Crudo e Nudo Item 7.A 06/08/21 321 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Kelly Jump <kellyj@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Kelly Jump Cabo Cantina & Jameson's Pub Kelly Jump Sunset Restaurant Management Group KellyJ@cabocantina.com Cell: 818‐415‐4070 Item 7.A 06/08/21 322 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Taylor Ly <taylor.ly@miloandolive.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! ‐‐ Taylor Ly General Manager | Milo + Olive | MiloSRO 310.453.6776 | 310.990.4916 m Item 7.A 06/08/21 323 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Erin Eastland <erin.eastland@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 324 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Ron Schur <captronschur@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Ron Schur The Galley 2442 Main St Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 325 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 708 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:L L <ritasrags@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 1:54 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lyssa Lough /Ritas Rags 1611 Montana Avenue Santa Monica 90403 Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 326 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Emily Schuett <emilyschuett@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 2:23 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:YES Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Hi I just got a pamphlet in the mail opposing the closure of Main St. on the weekends but I am totally for it! I'm on 2nd St. between Ocean Park and Hollister. All of my friends in the neighborhood LOVE the outdoor seating that has been added, please keep it! It's never made any sense why Santa Monica did not have more outdoor patio options at bars and restaurants. And Areal looks like it will never open again. The pamphlet says that retailers will oppose it but I don't know why ‐ having Main St. open for people to walk around and shop will be amazing! Now just get all the building owners to stop being so stubborn on the rent so we can get more shopping back. And as for parking there are gigantic lots at the beach where people can park. If the added outdoor seating on Main taking the parking spaces away now has not caused issues, it will not cause issues on the weekends going forward! :) Let's close Main St.! Emily Schuett 2517 2nd St. 90405 417.894.5634 Item 7.A 06/08/21 327 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 710 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Wayne Blasingame <wayneb@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 2:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Regards, Wayne Blasingame Regional Manager Sunset Restaurant Management Group Item 7.A 06/08/21 328 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:ket5678@aol.com Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 2:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, As an owner of property on Main Street, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. Sincerely, Kaye Tucker Item 7.A 06/08/21 329 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Marina Aljanedi <marina0523@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 2:56 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Marina Senciac Papille Gustative Item 7.A 06/08/21 330 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 713 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Marina Aljanedi <marina0523@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Save Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Marina Aljanedi 90405 ‐‐ Marina Aljanedi marina0523@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 331 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 714 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Samantha LeClaire <samanthal@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Item 7.A 06/08/21 332 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Amber Slawner <amber@cabocantina.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Amber Slawner Director of Finance & Administration Phone: 323.822.0849 ext 104 Fax: 323.498.0812 Email: amber@cabocantina.com Cabo Cantina | Jamesons Pub Item 7.A 06/08/21 333 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 716 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:susan squire <winphobe@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:32 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main Street closure EXTERNAL Dear City Council, For the record, we live in Ocean Park and adamantly oppose the proposal to close down Main St south of Hill St. Thank you. Susan Squire David Hirshey 2809 2nd St Santa Monica CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 334 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 717 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Victoria Yeliokumson <vyeliokumson@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Victoria Yeliokumson 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 335 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Ricki Wolman <rickimwolman@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 3:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Richmal Wolman Citron Clothing Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 336 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) Via Email June 4th, 2021 City of Santa Monica Council Mayor Sue Himmelrich Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan Councilmember Gleam Davis Councilmember Phil Brock Councilmember Christine Parra Councilmember Kevin McKeown Councilmember Oscar de la Torre Re: Item # 7, Santa Monica Outdoors: Extending Pandemic-Era Emergency Allowances Including Outdoor Use Permits and Interim Zoning Changes to Support Santa Monica’s Economic Recovery Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers, The Independent Hospitality Coalition (IHC) represents over 1200 members made up of local food service business operators and employees within the Southern California area. We were created to provide a voice and representation for our workforce and essential businesses that are engrained in our local economy. We are writing in our support of Item #7. Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. Based on information from the California of Tax and Fee Administration, restaurants generate $5.7 billion per year in taxable sales within Los Angeles County, which is more than the auto industry. This is money that stays within our communities through jobs, local merchants, farmers, etc. Most restaurants throughout the City are locally owned and contribute to community platforms, like kids’ sports programs, religious institutions, and other charitable causes. Not only do restaurants provide taxes and financial support to the City and community, each restaurant employs a minimum of 30-50 employees, from dishwashers, bartenders, to baristas, to line cooks, to chefs, to managers, etc., and a majority of these jobs are held by minorities. The restaurant industry has been decimated by the COVID-19 virus. The number of jobs expected to evaporate from the independent restaurant industry is astronomical and will make a negative impact in the years ahead while the industry recovers from the devastating impacts Item 7.A 06/08/21 337 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) on the virus. As independent small businesses, we don’t have access to financing and funding for support like other large restaurants have the ability to do. Continuing the program will help these businesses hit the hardest by the pandemic by increasing their revenue, which will help keep our doors opens, which many of our fellow restaurateurs have already been forced to close. Thank you for the hard work that you and your staff have invested in this ordinance to consider this item. This ordinance provides small businesses the opportunity to increase revenue that will help keep our restaurants open and viable, which supports jobs and brings economic vitality to the City. We truly appreciate your efforts to ensure we can continue to safely serve Santa Monica residents. We hope you will continue to recognize that and support the thousands of restaurants struggling to make it through this pandemic. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at Eddie Navarrette 213-687-6963, ext. 101. Thank you, Eddie Navarrette IHC Advocacy Committee Chair eddie@fedesignandconsulting.com About IHC The Independent Hospitality Coalition (IHC) is a coalition of California hospitality workers whose purpose is to provide representation for our growing workforce and essential businesses, creating awareness of our role in the economic fabric of society. Our mission is to have a seat at the table to help shape policy and legitimize our crucial impact on communities and cities throughout California. More information can be found here: https://www.independenthospitality.org/ Item 7.A 06/08/21 338 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Bigelow <mike.bigelow@mac.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:14 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:We support Main Street closure test EXTERNAL Dear Council, Our family lives very close to Main Street, on Fraser Ave., and we strongly support the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Please vote yes. Mike Bigelow 139 Fraser Ave Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 339 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Bonnie Solmssen <bonnie@solmssen.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:13 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Vote YES on Main Street Closure Test!!! EXTERNAL Hi City Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes!Thank you for all the hard work you do for us!! Bonnie Solmssen 431 Pier Ave., Santa Monica CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 340 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Erminia <thedaver4405@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:15 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Erminia Item 7.A 06/08/21 341 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Ann Hastings <annhastingssm@outlook.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:47 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closures EXTERNAL Opposed. I live on 2nd St Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 342 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Haleh Dolatshahi <halehdolat@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:57 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor dinning request email EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Haleh dowlatshahi 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 343 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Judy Darcy <darcyj16@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:out door dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. It makes the street look more inviting. Please do something for the people who live here and encourage tourists. This doesn't even cost anything to the city but it does bring in more money to the city which should be used for the residents who live here and pay taxes. Judy D'Arcy Item 7.A 06/08/21 344 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Johanna Rogers <johannakrogers@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:17 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Johanna Rogers 90402 310‐699‐3782 Item 7.A 06/08/21 345 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Gabriel Eguia <eguia92gabriel@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:25 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Gabriel Eguia Ester's Wine Shop & Bar (Line cook) Item 7.A 06/08/21 346 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 729 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Sylwia Wilkos <sylwia@sundragon-films.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, My name is Sylwia Wilkos and I'm a film producer from Europe and a Santa Monica resident of several years; I also recently moved into a beautiful historic house on 3rd Street. I just heard about the Council's plan to close part of Main Street on weekends and I wanted to voice my disapproval of the idea, in that I think it will do more harm than good to the Historic District and its community. Let me share with you the reasons why: 1. Most or part of the traffic from Main Street will be diverted to 2nd and 3rd Streets, which are narrow, residential-only streets. In some places, they are barely wide enough for two cars to pass each other - they are far too narrow for regular traffic which would include buses, ambulances, trucks and other large vehicles. 2. It would also worsen an already bad parking situation. Even now residents have trouble finding parking spots on the street. I can imagine the situation will get much worse when all those people who won't be able to park on Main, will be leaving their cars here. 3. 2nd and 3rd Streets are one of the few places in Santa Monica (and in the greater Los Angeles area) with unique, historical buildings. Buildings which should be protected and saved for the future generations. Increase in traffic and especially the pollution and dirt that comes with it will make it much more difficult to protect and maintain these buildings. From my past experiences, e.g. of the time I lived in Oxford, England, people care and do everything they can to safeguard historical sites. It would be a shame to see the opposite happening in Santa Monica. 4. I've only been living here for a month, but from what I've been observing for the past 5 years of living in Ocean Park, these two streets are where families and residents of this entire area come for quiet and peaceful walks. Already, I've seen people coming here, showing their kids these houses, taking pictures. Increase in traffic will simply ruin it. I hope you will take these arguments into consideration when voting on the new plan. Let's not lose something truly unique and valuable for a few larger outdoor dining spots. Best Regards, Sylwia Wilkos, PhD http://www.sundragon‐films.com SUNDRAGON FILMS 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite # 407E Beverly Hills, California 90212 Item 7.A 06/08/21 347 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Millett <juliemillett@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:02 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Julie Millett Santa Monica, 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 348 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Abigail Dankwah <abby_dankwah@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:05 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Abigail Dankwah Esters Wine Shop & Bar Item 7.A 06/08/21 349 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Joel Brand <joel@jjkn.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:10 AM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Vote Yes for Main Street Closure Test EXTERNAL Honorable Councilmembers, I am a long-time Ocean Park resident, a former chair of OPA, former PRC board member and a supporter of Main Street businesses and the Main Street dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to support Main Street and the neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. Joel Brand 140 Fraser Ave. Item 7.A 06/08/21 350 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 733 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:sergio mejia <steviemejia002@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:To whom it may concern EXTERNAL Hello, I believe Santa Monica is much more fun and interesting to visit now that we can sit outside like other places in Florida where outdoor eating is much better and full of life. Santa Monica has been really like that which was missing before. Item 7.A 06/08/21 351 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 734 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Ubatuba Koreatown <ubatubaacaikoreatown@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:48 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Santa Monica EXTERNAL Hi, I wish outdoor sitting stays as it is very important for the restaurant to survive and to bring life to Santa Monica. Item 7.A 06/08/21 352 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 735 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jen Toomey <jen.toomey@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Jennifer Toomey Chef Partner Huckleberry Cafe and Bakery Item 7.A 06/08/21 353 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 736 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Melendez <melendezd210@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Daniel Melendez Pasjoli Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 354 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 737 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:wendy way <wendywayaway@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL Hi, I live on 2nd and Ashland Avenue and I am writing to you all in hopes you will not close Main Street on weekends. As lovely as it sounds to be able to walk Main Street with no traffic the neighborhood would be intolerable. Already it is impossible during the summers to find parking in our neighborhood...often times we don't leave Saturdays or Sundays during the day because it is impossible to park when we return. If you would consider issuing parking permits that only allow people who live in the neighborhood to park near our homes then that might be a solution but as it stands now please do not close Main Street. Thank you, Wendy Item 7.A 06/08/21 355 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 738 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:KAREN LASK <kgl1255@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Karen Lask 90293 Item 7.A 06/08/21 356 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 739 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Ben Mayne <bmayne.public@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:31 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote yes for a pedestrian friendly Main Street EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a Santa Monica resident and I strongly support closing Main Street to vehicular traffic this summer. Slow streets are an all around better experience and good for business. Our city has a plethora of non‐car travel options so there's really no downside. Sincerely, Ben Mayne 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 357 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Jadis <jadis1@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:14 AM To:mark.gorman@yahoo.com Cc:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Kristin McCowan Subject:Re: NO to Main St Closing - June 8, 2021 Agenda Item 7A EXTERNAL Terrific letter Calm and measured Sent from my iPhone On Jun 5, 2021, at 10:49 AM, mark.gorman@yahoo.com wrote: Please reconsider the closing of Main Street this summer: This is an un needed scheme with no defined problem it is meant to solve and so many negative consequences. It is an over reaction to the worst of the pandemic, which is receding quickly. Vaccinations and summer weather is all that is needed. The bars and restaurants are doing great - operating at capacity. They cannot find more staff to hire and they are not going to spend money to buy additional furniture for a trial closing - especially as they have no place to store it when the street is open during the week. Many are not even going to participate - applying for a temporary permit and obtaining liability insurance is too much for them. You have already been exceedingly generous to Main St businesses – free public right of way and free barriers. Allow Al Fresco to continue into 2022 – but no more City money to a very small number of bars and restaurants – mostly operated by non Santa Monica residents - paying huge rents to out of town billionaire property owners. Thank you for all you do for our City. Mark Gorman 2642 2nd Street Item 7.A 06/08/21 358 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Item 7.A 06/08/21 359 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 742 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Kelsey Brito <kelsey.brito@miloandolive.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:08 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE!! continue outdoor dining! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Kelsey Brito Milo & Olive Item 7.A 06/08/21 360 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Ubatuba Acai <ubatubaacaiquality@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:57 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Food for the soul EXTERNAL I’m writing to hopefully persuade who is in charge of allowing outdoor seating to continue not to take away this Privilege. ‐‐ Thank you, Sérgio Mejia Item 7.A 06/08/21 361 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 744 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Daniela Demetrio <ubatubaacaisantamonica@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Outdoor seating EXTERNAL To whom it may concern We hope to continue having outdoor seating for restaurants in Santa Monica as it has brought our community back together after such a hard time Item 7.A 06/08/21 362 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 745 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:mark.gorman@yahoo.com Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:50 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Sue Himmelrich; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Kristin McCowan Subject:NO to Main St Closing - June 8, 2021 Agenda Item 7A EXTERNAL Please reconsider the closing of Main Street this summer: This is an un needed scheme with no defined problem it is meant to solve and so many negative consequences. It is an over reaction to the worst of the pandemic, which is receding quickly. Vaccinations and summer weather is all that is needed. The bars and restaurants are doing great - operating at capacity. They cannot find more staff to hire and they are not going to spend money to buy additional furniture for a trial closing - especially as they have no place to store it when the street is open during the week. Many are not even going to participate - applying for a temporary permit and obtaining liability insurance is too much for them. You have already been exceedingly generous to Main St businesses – free public right of way and free barriers. Allow Al Fresco to continue into 2022 – but no more City money to a very small number of bars and restaurants – mostly operated by non Santa Monica residents - paying huge rents to out of town billionaire property owners. Thank you for all you do for our City. Mark Gorman 2642 2nd Street Item 7.A 06/08/21 363 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 746 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:jeanne kukor <jmkukor@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 2:37 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Pilot program from closing Main Street to cars EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica council members I am writing to you in opposition to the closure of Main Street to cars. I can understand the closure to help the small businesses on the street but before this can happen please see the situation on 3rd street. As a concerned neighbor of the cars that constantly speed down our street we have been denied speed bumps To park on 3rd street as a resident is already challenging the closure would make the situation worse I am afraid of what 3rd street will become if the closure of Main Street becomes implemented. A street with stressful traffic will only become more chaotic in my neighborhood. Thank you Jeanne kukor Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 364 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Avishay <javishay@hotmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor, I support making outdoor dining on Main Street and other areas throughout Santa Monica permanent. It makes the living experience in Santa Monica much more pleasant. Santa Monica has such great weather that we should enjoy it. Businesses will benefit and the City will as well from additional sales taxes, thereby increasing resources for the residents of Santa Monica like my family. Best, Jason Avishay Item 7.A 06/08/21 365 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Lois Bostwick <loisbostwick@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 2:46 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street EXTERNAL Please don't close our MainStreet. Let us all try to get back to normal, see what our needs are, and then discuss changes like this with plenty of community involvement. Lois Bostwick Item 7.A 06/08/21 366 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 749 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:robert maschio <robmaschio@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 3:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:June 8th City Council Meeting Item 7 A6 / Pilot Program Closure of Main Street EXTERNAL City Council: The pilot program being voted on by City Council at the June 8th meeting puts the PROFITS of a few businesses (Jameson’s) over the many PEOPLE who live in Ocean Park, and it is premised on a misinformation campaign - that residents are in favor of it, we are not. The Main Street Business Improvement Association hatched a plan to Close Main Street to ALL traffic on weekends over a year ago. In a letter to city council they stated: “This pilot program has widespread approval from businesses and Ocean Park residents.” First, lobbyists for Main Street Businesses don’t speak on behalf of Ocean Park Residents. So their next strategy was to partner with Ocean Park Association to create a poll to support this claim. OPA’s 1st poll (of it's members only) was so specious - I was at the Zoom meeting when they reported these results (release them to the public so people can judge for themselves) - that they had to create a 2nd poll. This 2nd poll used Survey Monkey, a polling platform that tracks IP Addresses. That means you can vote multiple times, as long as you access the poll from a different IP Address. (I tested this theory and sure enough, I voted 4 times in this poll!). This isn’t data. The appearance of impropriety here is palpable. Under the guise of a partnership, OPA has allowed itself to be taken over by the Main Street Business Association and in doing so, it has abdicated its responsibility to Residents. It can no longer be trusted to convey Residents’ positions to the City. There are no super majorities of residents in favor of Closing of Main Street to all traffic. Most retailers are against it too, their businesses rely on drive by traffic and accessible street parking to succeed - I can speak to this, I have an office on Main Street. Item 7.A 06/08/21 367 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 The pandemic is over, indoor dining will be back to 100% capacity next week, bars and restaurants already have expanded outdoor seating capacity with the Al Fresco Dining program. Residents have been fighting to protect the quality of life in our neighborhood for years. Closing Main Street just so Jameson’s can sell a few more Beers on the weekends is not in our best interests. Sincerely, Robert Maschio 18 year Resident, Homeowner & Real Estate Broker Ocean Park Item 7.A 06/08/21 368 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Emilie Flynn <emilieflynn@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 3:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Request to Continue Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Santa Monica has actually better leveraged its potential by allowing outdoor dining (that was remarkable in its absence pre‐pandemic). I look forward to continuing to get to know additonal parts of my city through exploring the patios and outdoor seating areas throughout the various neighborhoods that can now offer this experience in a uniquely Southern California way year round. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Emilie Flynn 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 369 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lois Steinberg <songbirdhi@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lois Steinberg 91306 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 370 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 753 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Rafael Garcia <rafaelg@jamesonsirishpub.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 5:32 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [YOUR rlNAME] Rafael Garcia [YOUR BUSINESS] Jameson Get Outlook for iOS Item 7.A 06/08/21 371 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Cynthia Bigelow <cj.bigelow@mac.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 5:11 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please Vote Yes for Main St Closure Test EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! All the best, CJ & Mike Bigelow 139 Fraser Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-741-3557 Item 7.A 06/08/21 372 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:beth burns <beth.a.burns@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Kristin McCowan Cc:Lane Dilg; david.martin@smgove.net Subject:June 8, 2021 Agenda Item 7A -- NO to Main St Closing EXTERNAL I commend the Council in extending Alfresco Dining on Main Street for another year. But please, Do Not Close Down Main Street! You've certainly considered the expenses of the successful Alfresco Main Street program: ‐‐‐ $190,000 to restripe Main Street & for the KRails installation. ‐‐‐ Lost revenues of 100 parking meters due to Alfresco. ‐‐‐ An estimated $1,800,000 in more lost revenue to continue Santa Monica Outdoors, which includes Main Street Alfresco. (Staff Report 4496, p.11/25) For equity's sake, please consider other constituencies, as well! In a reduced budget year, should a small number of Bars & Restaurants receive $70,000 more to close down Main Street? (Even though the real cost of such closure is unknown ‐ it could be much more. SR 4496, p.17/25) Rather, demonstrate your leadership to support greater Santa Monica constituencies, by: ‐‐‐ Opening up more libraries. ‐‐‐ Reinstating full staffing of Crossing Guards to protect school children & the elderly. ‐‐‐ Increase street cleaning days ‐‐‐ Consider local residents on narrow streets near Main. Such residential blocks weren't designed or zoned for emergency vehicles & diverted commercial traffic and parking. My neighbors and I are concerned about hazardous traffic conditions & increased possibility for accidents, if Main Street is closed. What kind of message would the Council send to all Santa Monica residents, who have patiently understood the reduced budget, if you request Staff, police and fire departments' to allocate more of their time & expertise, to enable Main Street to close down to throw itself a big party? The Bars & Restaurants want more free handouts, even after all the City's generosity. They want to increase the City's liability, rather than do their part, by working with Staff for permits & insurance. (SR 4496, p.18/25) The Council and the City have shown ample support for Main Street Bars & Restaurants. Now, it's time to consider other groups, especially Santa Monica residents! Please support quality of life for Santa Monica residents, who will be negatively impacted by closing Main Street. Thank you sincerely, for your service to all of Santa Monica. Beth Burns 2642 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Beth Burns Studio Item 7.A 06/08/21 373 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 756 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:SIAN JONES <sianneilunion@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 374 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Ted Bonnitt <tedbonnitt@mac.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:13 PM To:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; sue.himmelrick@smgov.net; Kristin McCowan; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure's major impact on nearby residents EXTERNAL Dear Council members, We have resided on Third Street and Marine Street since 1993. We have no off street parking. Street parking on Second and Third Streets south of Ocean Park Blvd. has always been problematic for residents, particularly on weekends, due to the fact that there are no daytime parking time limits, like there are north of Ocean Park Blvd. This has been a problem for residents here since at least the 1990’s, apparently due to a squabble between the city and the CA Coastal Commission over parking fees charged at the beach lots. At least that’s what I was told when I attended a CC hearing in Santa Monica in the 1990s. Over the years, the city has intensified the problem by removing permit restricted parking on the west side of Third Street, south of Marine Street, and on both sides of Marine Street between Second and Fourth Streets. The result is that residents without off‐street parking now compete with area employees, looking for free parking. We simply can not go out and expect to find a parking spot when we return during weekend days. When Main Street is closed for special events, Second and Third Streets become congested thoroughfares. The advent of driver navigation apps has created high speed commuter corridors on our residential streets, as well. The proposal to close Main Street to traffic on weekends will have an enormous, negative impact on residents on Second and Third Streets. Yet, we have received no requests from the city for input, nor have we seen any evidence of impact studies conducted by the city. How is this possible or acceptable? Residents here have paid the price for a lack of daytime parking restrictions south of Ocean Park Blvd. for decades. If the city closes Main Street and continues to charge for parking everywhere but on our residential streets, it promises to create the worst traffic situation yet for us. Has any data been collected about what will happen to our streets? Please examine these safety and noise impacts before you rush to allow this very disruptive plan to close Main Street. Thank you, Ted Bonnitt 241 Marine Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 375 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Jordan <jordanon7th@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Jordan W] [90403] Item 7.A 06/08/21 376 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 759 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Helen Ostenberg <helenostenberg@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:28 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL Please do not vote for closing off Main Street to vehicle traffic below Hill Street or anywhere else. I live on Second Street and my street will be adversely affected with more traffic and no parking spots for my guests. Instead, please focus on the homeless situation. It is unbearable! Thank you, Helen Ostenberg Item 7.A 06/08/21 377 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Marios Savvides <mariossavvides@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 7:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of free outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID-19 pandemic and the government-ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing us to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for us and our employees. We look forward to opening further but the truth is our business will not be back to normal after emergency health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you. Marios Savvides Owner The Hive restaurant 606 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 378 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Misbah Moten <misbah.moten@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 8:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Regards, Misbah Moten Zip code: 90403 ‐‐ Misbah A. Moten Sent from a mobile device, please excuse any typos. Item 7.A 06/08/21 379 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Lenore Perry <lenore.perry@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lenore Perry 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 380 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Nora Reynolds Lerer <reynoldslerer@icloud.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda item # 7A Main Street Closure) EXTERNAL Dear City Council Members, I own two residential properties on 2nd st., north and south of Hill St. I do not want the closure of traffic on Main st. , on any weekend. There are already issues on my street with parking. There are Lots of apartments in this area, that means little parking. Today it took me forever to get off the 10 Fwy. @ Lincoln, or 4th street the traffic was so bad, coming into Santa Monica. With all the added construction and multi use high rises going in, no one is going to be able to move!! Emergencies, fires, ambulances, deliveries; how does anyone access this already congested area?? I vote NO TO MAIN ST. TRAFFIC CLOSURES. Thank you, Nora Lerer 2730 2nd st Santa Monica, Ca. 90405 2621 2nd st Santa Monica, Ca. 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 381 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Randy Ziglar <randyziglar@hotmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 6:23 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Pilot Summer Street Closures EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Randy Ziglar 2046 14th St. #11 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 382 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Phil Lempert <plempert@supermarketguru.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 6:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Phil Lempert SupermarketGuru.com 3015 Main St Suite 320 Santa Monica CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 383 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Ally Mathieu <allymathieu@icloud.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:18 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Ally 90404 Thank you! ᤻᤹᤺ally www.alexandramathieu.art Item 7.A 06/08/21 384 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:sandra smith <srsmith56@hotmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:21 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Sandra Smith 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 385 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Dr Michael Cahn <velocipedus@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:55 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Streets, Our Streets EXTERNAL Dear Council Member, I find it painful to watch how difficult it is to move our communities into the right direction. A direction which leads to fewer cars, and more space for people. Less driving and more walking. Some members of the community are afraid of the changes on the horizon, and they accuse you of pursuing a radical, radical, radical policy. Taking cars out of our streets is not a radical proposal, ‐ it is a rebalancing of a process that for decades has assigned more and more of our common roadspace to cars, and taken it away from people who get around without a car. Nobody was consulted when car companies built bigger and bigger cars, that now populate our streets like oversized trucks and vans. Over many years the slow and ever growing encroachment of cars onto our common spaces now requires a rebalancing, and this rebalancing is not radical: What was radical is the manner in which cars have taken over our streets. A street without cas is an attraction, an event, a magnet for people. Everybody loves it. Show some understanding for the tradespeople who fear this process, but help them to understand that this is not a revolution, it is a rebalancing, and it will ultimately help them too, as shown in many locations around the world Thanks for the good work you are doing. Please *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. ‐‐ Dr Michael Cahn Item 7.A 06/08/21 386 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Burns <kindmike@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:38 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor dining EXTERNAL Please make permament Item 7.A 06/08/21 387 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Gina Savvides <formerluddite@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:17 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing our favorite local businesses to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for them and their dedicated employees, who were on the frontline of the pandemic, risking their lives to keep us fed, clothed and healthy. We’re looking forward to the easing of more business restrictions when local health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021, but we know that many folks are still leary of eating, shopping or working out in‐doors because of the rise in COVID‐19 variants and the slowdown in the number of people getting vaccinated. Allowing businesses to continue operating outdoors without having to pay more fees will give those customers more options and add another layer of protection. As you know, providing continued flexibility will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City. We respectfully request that you help our local economy recover by extending the ability to enjoy our favorite businesses outdoors. Thank you! G. Savvides Item 7.A 06/08/21 388 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:marty liboff <mliboff@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:13 AM To:Main St Neighbors Cc:Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; councilmtgitems Subject:Re: Neighbors ask "WHAT IS THE MAIN STREET CLOSURE PLAN?" EXTERNAL There are also 2 nursery schools on 2nd St. First Step and the Learning Place nursery schools are between 2nd St. and Hill St. There are also 2 churches and the Ocean Park Library between 2nd St. and Hill St. There are young children and their parents dropping off and picking up their kids in the mornings and late afternoons. There are children going to the library. 2nd St. has already become a freeway because cars and trucks trying to avoid Main St. come racing down 2nd St. This is very dangerous for pedestrians and children. If they close Main St. then all that traffic will come down 2nd St. Also since they have taken away most of the parking on Main St. it has become hard to find parking on 2nd St. and 3rd St. If they block off Main St. then they will take away what little parking is left and make it harder to find parking on the surrounding streets. The city years ago had envisioned the downtown walking promenade to one day extend all the way to Main St. Now they are experimenting with starting this idea. However there is ONE BIG FLAW in this plan. The downtown promenade area is surrounded by more commercial streets. All around downtown there are businesses and stores. All around Main St. it is residential. Many neighbors around Main St. sometimes already complain about the noise. On weekends late at night there are sometimes drunks wandering on the side streets coming out of the bars. I have several times seen drunks coming out of the Main St. bars at closing and peeing on 2nd St. or Hill St. I think many people who live some blocks from Main St. may think closing it and turning it into an extension of the downtown promenade is a fun idea. However for those who live next to Main St. it could be a nightmare. On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 11:01 AM Main St Neighbors <mainstneighbors@gmail.com> wrote: Main Street Neighbors is a coalition of more than 100 (so far) neighborhood residents and merchants concerned about the harmful impact of a full Main Street closure on adjacent neighborhoods and Main Street retailers. Our mission has been to inform and educate those most immediately affected by the street closure and the June 8, 2021 Council vote. Something that neither the City, OPA, nor MSBIA lobbying for bars and restaurants who stand to benefit has done. We want a vibrant, neighborhood serving street. Our immediate concern is NOT about Al Fresco dining and parklets. It IS about a plan for a FULL STREET CLOSURE to all emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and cars, and its negative impact on residential safety and quality of life. We have physically distributed an informative flyer to all residents living near the proposed Main Street closure and to most retailers. We have personally spoken with many of the affected residents. The vast majority did not know anything about the proposed plan or the Council’s June 8 vote. The vast majority were opposed once they considered the surge of Item 7.A 06/08/21 389 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 traffic through, the loss of parking and the increase in rowdy bar and restaurant patrons in their neighborhoods. They questioned where emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, cars, and motorcycles would be diverted, and where they would be able to park in their own neighborhoods. We could not answer residents’ questions. Neither does the “plan” presented to you for vote on June 8. In our judgment, the proposed pilot plan presented to you for vote on June 8 is no plan at all. The only thing it defines is that the closure is from Hill to Kinney on weekends. MOST CRITICALLY FOR YOUR PURPOSES AND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND MAIN STREET MERCHANTS THE “PLAN” LACKS:  A traffic diversion plan, including most importantly, a plan for emergency vehicles  A definition of weekend  How many “pilot” weekends are planned and how frequently?  What will the total hard costs and costs of City labor be? Where else could these dollars be spent by our cash‐strapped City?  What will determine whether to stop or continue the pilot? There are no City proposed evaluation plans Main Street Neighbors urges you to not proceed with this ill‐conceived plan. In the alternative, postpone your vote and direct staff to return with a plan which specifically addresses what the current plan lacks. In the interim, please direct staff to mail City notices of the next Council meeting scheduled to consider a more detailed and informative plan to all residents and Main Street merchants within the boundaries between the beach and 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard and the City’s southern limits. Thank you for your consideration and your service. ‐‐ Main St Neighbors A Coalition of Residents for a Responsible Main St MainStNeighbors@gmail.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office preautomatic download of this picture from the Intern Virus-free. www.avast.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 390 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Fred Zimmerman <frederick.zimmerman@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:10 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Fred Zimmerman Santa Monica Resident 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 391 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 774 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Mariann Santora <mrsmlh@gte.net> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:51 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street- Restaurant Access EXTERNAL Dear city council, as a lifelong resident of Santa Monica I do not, repeat do not support closing down Main Street. However I do support reducing Main Street to allow restaurants to continue to do what they are doing for outdoor dining. However closing down the entire street to traffic is absolutely ridiculous. It will cause extensive traffic for us local residents. And honestly we got Terry O'Day out of office because he was trying to force us all out of our vehicles and onto bicycles. It's not his decision to make or the city council's decision to make whether I drive my car or I walk or I take a bicycle. Thank you, Mariann Santora 1047 Maple St. SM 90405 Sent from the all new AOL app for Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 392 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 775 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Rick Regalado <rick_regalado@msn.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:50 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Rick Regalado Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Rick Regalado 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 393 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:MB <heymb@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:42 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor After the city, and everywhere else, shut down last year - I wondered how people would cope. Many things over the year would heartbreaking - the number of people in desperate straits may never be fully known. But there were moments of inspiration also. Moments where people's spirits and imagination changed the whole picture. Some of the impromptu outdoor dining options that our restaurateurs created are just idyllic! Honestly - I may never eat inside four walls again. Santa Monica has beautiful weather, a vibrant community, and forward thinking leadership. We already have one Promenade that generates millions of dollars and attracts millions of visitors. I think that Main Street should be transitioned permanently into a second car-free space. Open up possibilities - let those restaurants keep open their doors and windows, and create a beautiful, walk-able destination. People need to look forward, and I believe that Santa Monica would be solidly on a future trend if we found more ways to encourage foot traffic and focus on the outdoor living we have available to us. MB O'Donovan heymb@aol.com 310-773-1443 Item 7.A 06/08/21 394 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Denise Grigst <dgrigst3@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:20 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I am part of Ten Women Gallery and oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. Our customers depend on easy access to our store, and drive by visibility is my best advertisement. The eastern side of the street has no Alley access and we and the other businesses and restaurants on our side of the street depend on street access to our own parking lots for our customers and deliveries. Some of our customers and people who work at our store have disabilities that make it almost impossible to lose access to Handicapped parking. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants, I have lost significant convenient parking for my customers. K‐rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving me of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week‐ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Please vote NO on the pilot program. Thank you, Denise Grigst Member, Ten Women Gallery Item 7.A 06/08/21 395 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Ann Williams <annwilliams@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Subject Line: Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better and brought much-needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. I have always wished there were more al fresco dining opportunities in our city. This is a wonderful opportunity! Sincerely, Ann Williams 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 396 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Fae Horowitz and Al Linton <faeandal@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:27 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed street closure. I am a member of Ten Women Gallery, an artist's cooperative that has operated a storefront shop/gallery on Main St. for over 25 years. My concern is for the lack of access to our store/parking lot that this will create. I am especially concerned for all of us that work on the street. How will we get to work? Where will we park? Parking in the neighborhood/City lot is hard enough during the summer due to increased traffic. This will only make it worse. There are not enough bars and restaurants (the sole beneficiaries of this proposal) on the street to justify harming all of the other businesses. Please please please don't do this. Sincerely, Fae Horowitz Ten Women Gallery 2719 Main St. Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 397 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sunjay Samson Pattem <spattem@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:SUPPORT OUTDOOR DINING & MAIN STREET PILOT! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the Main Street Pilot program AND the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and we need more pedestrian/cyclist focused areas. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Sunjay Pattem 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 398 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Elisa Paster <epaster@glaserweil.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:03 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Pilot Program EXTERNAL Dear Councilmemebers, I am an Ocean Park resident, and I’m writing to ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. As has been evident during the difficult months of COVID, opening our streets more to pedestrians and outdoor dining is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during the pandemic. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue, something that has been successful in other communities. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support the Pilot! 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 400 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 783 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:betzi richardson <betzir77@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I am member of The Ten Women Gallery on Main street. I oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. It is my responsibility to work a shift in our store on Saturday afternoons. If you shut down Main Street, I will not be able to access our parking spaces, nor will any customers be able to do so either. This is a hardship you are imposing on me. Also, our customers depend on easy access to our store, and drive by visibility is our best advertisement. There’s a lot more to Main St. than just the restaurants! While I support parklets and outside dining to help the restaurants, this pilot program will eliminate convenient parking for our customers. K-rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving us of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week-ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Why such a drastic, all-or-nothing plan? Why not leave one lane open to traffic, going one way, so people who need vehicle access will not be deprived. Please vote NO on the ill-advised, poorly planned pilot program. Thank you, Betzi Richardson, member of the Ten Women Gallery on Main St. Item 7.A 06/08/21 401 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 784 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Andy Liberman <teachins1@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:54 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:support closing of streets EXTERNAL I support the summer experiment to close the streets‐ closing Main St. to cars and opening up to the people. Andrew Liberman Item 7.A 06/08/21 402 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 785 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Linda Oppenheim <linda@artsandlettersonmain.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:AGENDA ITEM # 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Himmelrich and Council Members, We are writing to you out of concern for the proposed weekend closures of Main Street on your agenda for June 8th. Our retail store has been in business on Main Street for over 30 years. Our customers depend on easy access to our store. With that being said, a partial weekend closure will further reduce parking on Main Street and will take away the easy access they depend on to drive down Main Street. Many of our customers have told us that they may avoid Main Street on weekends all together. How can that help us? While the intent of this proposal is to invigorate Main Street after a difficult year, it is fraught with problems that may actually have the reverse effect. We completely understand and agree that restaurants need the park‐lets. Don't believe a street closure would do any good. We know first hand that the k‐rails are not beneficial in front of most retail stores as we had the ones in front of our store removed after business plummeted. We have found that the majority of retail customers prefer easy parking which includes parking in front or near the retail establishments they are shopping at. Main Street is a thoroughfare with buses, cyclists, emergency vehicles, cars, and scooters. To achieve this closure, buses, delivery trucks, valet parking, and access to private lots would all need to be re‐routed or temporarily suspended. With at least 2 or 3 times each week‐end day, ambulances and fire trucks are racing down Main Street. How are these services going to function if their travel routes are up‐ended? Moreover, how would they be able to reach someone in need, mid‐block We are fortunate to have metered parking in Lots 9 and 9A. However, these lots have traditionally been favored by beach goers taking advantage of the less expensive rates, and taking the Ashland walkway to the beach. When the summer weather returns, those lots will again be used by beach goers…and not shoppers. Finally, the timing of this proposal seems very odd. Restaurant capacity continues to expand and customers are beginning to visit their favorite shops. Why put up a roadblock now? In our opinion, there is a serious risk that shoppers, running into a “Road Detour", will simply not bother to make the effort to find new areas to park and will leave the area. We would. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lee and Linda Oppenheim Arts and Letters Item 7.A 06/08/21 403 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 786 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 2665 Main Street, Suite C Santa Monica, CA 90405 310‐392‐9076 Item 7.A 06/08/21 404 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 787 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Sienna Block <siennablock@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:47 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Continue Outdoor Dining!!!! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. This will help businesses to recover and boost the economic recovery of the City. But more importantly people love the expanded outdoor dining! Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Folks from all walks of life love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Sienna Block 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 405 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 788 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Denise Bohannon <denise@mainstreetsm.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:23 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Denise Bohannon 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 406 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 789 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Juliette Marquis <marquisenterprise@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:18 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Kindly, Juliette Marquis Local Santa Monica resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 407 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 790 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:John Kingsley <jkingsley1026@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:14 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! John Kingsley Jameson’s Santa Monica Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 408 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 791 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Judy Abdo <judyabdo@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:13 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:yes on item 7A EXTERNAL I am in favor of the pilot project for weekend closures on Main Street. Judy Abdo Item 7.A 06/08/21 409 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 792 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Deborah Vaupen <Deborahv9@verizon.net> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:00 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep the Al Fresco Dining! EXTERNAL I live in Santa Monica and am a property owner here. Please make the outdoor dining in the parking areas on Main Street permanent. It adds so much to the feeling of community. It also adds a wonderful, fresh new flavor and vibe to Main Street. It’s feels like the place to be this summer. Will also help attract merchants to rent all the vacant spaces. Crowded New York has many sidewalk eateries, so why can’t we? Thank you, Deborah Vaupen Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 410 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 793 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Peggy Sella <janeoftarzana@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:56 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Peggy Sella Owner of Jane 1607 Montana Ave Keeping outdoor dining is not only essential to the restaurants themselves but also help ALL small businesses to recover. We are in it all together. Customers patronize the businesses on Montana because they can eat , shop, have personal services done or just explore! Help us! Thank you Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 411 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 794 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:charlasu <charlasu@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:25 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Charla Myers Pico neighborhood, 90404 ~~~~~~~~~~~ Charla Myers 323-868-7562 Item 7.A 06/08/21 412 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 795 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Alison Kendall <alison@kendallplanning.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:41 PM To:Dr Michael Cahn Cc:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Re: Main Streets, Our Streets EXTERNAL Dear Council, Well said! I could not agree with my fellow advocate for Safe Streets more. We have worked hard to create a network of bicycle lanes and to encourage walking, scootering and skateboarding, with notable success in reducing car trips. Covid 19 provided opportunities to repurpose some of the excessive road space devoted to parking and moving cars with the Temporary Zune’s of Outdoor areas and the Main Street Pilot program, which have enhanced the vitality of our community and taken advantage of our perfect climate. Please extend these programs and make them permanent options for making our streets safer and more welcoming for all users. By the way, my personal top favorite improvement has been the new protected bicycle lane along Ocean Avenue. What a pleasure to be able to enjoy the view of the beach and pier from our bicycles without the fear of being doomed or hit by a tour bus or food truck! Love it...and the tourists will too! Alison Kendall Resident, Home and Business owner and Bike it Walk It Advocate On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 9:55 AM Dr Michael Cahn <velocipedus@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Council Member, I find it painful to watch how difficult it is to move our communities into the right direction. A direction which leads to fewer cars, and more space for people. Less driving and more walking. Some members of the community are afraid of the changes on the horizon, and they accuse you of pursuing a radical, radical, radical policy. Taking cars out of our streets is not a radical proposal, ‐ it is a rebalancing of a process that for decades has assigned more and more of our common roadspace to cars, and taken it away from people who get around without a car. Nobody was consulted when car companies built bigger and bigger cars, that now populate our streets like oversized trucks and vans. Over many years the slow and ever growing encroachment of cars onto our common spaces now requires a rebalancing, and this rebalancing is not radical: What was radical is the manner in which cars have taken over our streets. A street without cas is an attraction, an event, a magnet for people. Everybody loves it. Show some understanding for the tradespeople who fear this process, but help them to understand that this is not a revolution, it is a rebalancing, and it will ultimately help them too, as shown in many locations around the world Thanks for the good work you are doing. Please *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. ‐‐ Dr Michael Cahn ‐‐ Item 7.A 06/08/21 413 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 796 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 414 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 797 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Roger Swanson <rogercswanson@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:42 PM To:Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Tuesday June 8 City Council Agenda Item 7A: Main Street Pilot Closures EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, If the statement, below in italics, is correct, then OPA and the MSBIA need to take responsibility for their seriously flawed survey. And, City Council should understand that they were given very questionable data and MUST not let this folly proceed. OPA polled its 400 members ‐100 responded to the poll, 49 were in favor of a main street closure on weekends, 20 were against the closure, for a net total of 29 people in favor – (in a community of approximately 10,000 ‐13,000 residents). I am a member of OPA and sat in on the Zoom meeting wherein this information was disclosed. Nevertheless, OPA wrote a letter to city council stating “vast majorities” of residents are in favor of closing Main Street. Source: Letter to the SMDP Editor by Robert Maschio June 3, 2021 So, what is wrong with this proposed pilot sturdy and the survey that some think the survey supports? 1) From a statistical point of view, the sample size is inadequate, and more importantly, it is seriously biased. Was the survey designed to poll the residents closest to Main Street? 2) Did the survey include residents, who are not members of OPA? 3) Did the survey include businesses along Main? (Over the years, OPA had almost nil business memberships.) Given the data in the above statement, saying that the survey suggested that a "vast majority” of residents supported the study is a ludicrous statement. Delusional at best! As an example of better survey data, compare this flawed attempt with the Lincoln Blvd, Task Force surveys. I chaired the LBTF as an OPA Board Member, which included support from both the Pico and Sunset Park Neighborhood Associations. Our survey had two parts: a resident survey and a business survey created with business input. Our marketing included delivering flyers to the majority of households between 6th and 11th Streets and all 150+ businesses on Lincoln. We wanted those most affected by proposed upgrades to Lincoln to have their voices heard. We received approximately 650 responses, including two dozen from businesses. Our methods and the data generated was believable and the City acted upon it as it created the Lincoln Neighbor Corridor Plan (LINC) that was delayed by the pandemic and subsequent reallocation of funds. In closing, the Council should reject the proposed pilot study to temporarily close Main Street. To do otherwise will only stroke the egos of several OPA Board members and a few businesses. Do something productive with the funds that would otherwise be spent on this vanity project. There are much better alternatives to spend City funds given the budget shortfalls. Item 7.A 06/08/21 415 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 798 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 In a world of data driven decisions, the OPA/MSBIA attempt provides only opinions, not valid, actionable data. Roger Swanson Former, OPA Board Member, OPA Lincoln Blvd. Subcommittee Chair Item 7.A 06/08/21 416 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 799 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Reiko Takahashi <bebe.takahashi@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Reiko Takahashi 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 417 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 800 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Aric Fedida <aric.fedida@me.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:55 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. For the love of whatever you consider holy, please keep this a thing. We’ve been enjoying this immensely, and it’s the ONE GOOD THING that Covid‐19 gave us!!! We love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Aric Fedida 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 418 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 801 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:SUSAN AMENTA <sujionmain@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 1:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fwd: Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I have a retail business and oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. My customers depend on easy access to my store, and drive by visibility is my best advertisement. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants, I have lost significant convenient parking for my customers. K-rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving me of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week-ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Please vote NO on the pilot program. Thank you. Susan Amenta Suji 2525 Main St #103 Santa Monica, Ca.90405 310-397-7614 f310-396-6569 sujionmain@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 419 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 802 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 Vernice Hankins From:Pauline Bellocq <pauline.bellocq@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:31 PM To:Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:I support item 7A! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I am excited that the city council is voting to pedestrianize Main St on the weekends this summer (and I hope you make it permanent!). Pedestrianized streets encourage foot and bicycle traffic, which bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. It's also much more relaxing and enjoyable to eat outdoors on a pedestrianized street than a street clogged with cars. I very much support this idea and ask that you vote in support of the program! Pauline Bellocq Bay Street and Lincoln ‐‐ Pauline Bellocq +1.917.860.2092 www.paulinebellocq.com/ Item 7.A 06/08/21 420 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 803 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ed Costello <arbormed@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:08 PM To:councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox Subject:I support item 7A! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I am pleased that the city council is voting to pedestrianize Main St on the weekends this summer (and I hope you make it permanent!). Pedestrianized streets encourage foot and bicycle traffic, which bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. It's also much more relaxing and enjoyable to eat outdoors on a pedestrianized street than a street clogged with cars. I very much support this idea and ask that you vote in support of the program! [ Ed Costello Edward J. Costello “Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.”--Oscar Wilde The author of this Email is suffering from TPD (Temporary Pandemic Derangement) Please excuse dangling participles, split infinitives, and other offen . . . To help prprivacy, Mprevented download from the In Item 7.A 06/08/21 421 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 804 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jeremy Stutes <jeremystutes@me.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 6:46 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Jeremy Stutes 90404 Sent from my iPhone Jeremy Stutes Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 422 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Jane Bordal <jbordal3@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 6:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote YES on pilot program for pedestrian Main Street EXTERNAL Dear City Council members, I've been an Ocean Park resident since 1994, for 17 years as a renter and for 10 as a homeowner. My husband and I have raised two kids in the neighborhood who attended John Muir, John Adams, and Samohi. I'm writing to urge you to approve the pilot program reserving a portion of Main Street for pedestrians for four weekends this summer. We need to be open to new approaches to solving the unique problems of the times we're in, and to revitalizing local businesses slammed by the pandemic. I love any approach that encourages more bike and foot traffic, less car traffic, and encourages people to hang out, enjoy life, and build community. The pilot program is an experiment. Let's try it and troubleshoot if problems arise, rather than rejecting it out of hand. Thank you for considering creative solutions to Main Street's troubles. Sincerely, Jane Bordal 727 Hill St. Santa Monica, CA. 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 423 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 806 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:LIU_JING <LIU_JING@smc.edu> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 5:48 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Item 7 A Closing Main Street to cars EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am a full-time professor in Santa Monica College and a resident at Pico-Michigan neighborhood. I ask you to PLEASE vote YES to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer! I still remember how happy I was in the CicLAvia events in the past few years! I visited many places in downtown LA where I would have never considered because of the traffic! I am originally from China and we have a lot of car-free streets where people can explore local landmarks and shops, and I know people all love and appreciate it! Therefore, I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses too! It will also help in the fight against climate change and help locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. As an educator, I believe it will especially benefit our students and provide a perfect opportunity to learn and appreciate our mother nature! They will also carry the positivity to the their families and neighbors - wherever they come from! Our Santa Monica by doing so will make a greater impact across the entire county! Item 7.A 06/08/21 424 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 807 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 So, please vote yes and support the Pilot! Sincerely, Jing Jing Liu, PhD Professor, Geography and Geospatial Technology Program Earth Science Department SANTA MONICA COLLEGE 1900 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone Item 7.A 06/08/21 425 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 808 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Therese Kelly <therese_kelly@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 5:41 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:vote YES on Main St pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council, I support the proposed pilot for Main Street to experiment closing a few blocks to cars and opening it to pedestrians and restaurants this summer. This would bring a new energy to the Main Street area that would benefit businesses and residents alike. There is plenty of parking nearby to support it. As a local Ocean Park resident, I live within biking/walking distance and would happily enjoy a few weekends of car‐free Main St. As a pilot, please study how pedestrians and non‐motorized bikes can be prioritized. Unfortunately, e‐scooters and e‐ bikes are not compatible with pedestrians. Please use this pilot to address a more humane co‐existence. The City has had great success with previous pilots — the parklets and Promenade 3.0 were contemplated in advance of COVID and proved extremely prescient. Please keep up with this forward‐thinking, creative way to keep our City relevant and evolving. Thank you, Therese Kelly 731 Ozone St Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 426 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:lisa mead <mead.lisa1@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 4:25 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure EXTERNAL I write in opposition to the proposed closure of Main Street on selected weekends. Although it has been stated that the street closure pilot program has widespread approval from businesses and local residents, that has not been my experience at all. I have lived in Third Street Historic District for over 23 years, I know most of my neighbors and I frequent many shops, restaurants, and services on Main Street. Though I have had many conversations, I have not spoken to any neighbors or merchants who are in favor of the weekend closure. In fact, all of the smaller merchants and service providers I have spoken with have expressed great concern about the loss of parking and easy in-and-out access to their stores, as well as traffic concerns. These small merchants have expressed concern that the Main Street Business Improvement Association has become an advocate only for the larger restaurants and merchants that have dominated the street during the pandemic and made it less welcoming to the regular clientele of struggling smaller merchants due to the "party" atmosphere that has been created by the alfresco dining and TV screens larger restaurants erected that has impeded sidewalk foot-traffic. This "party" atmosphere will only be exacerbated by the weekend street closure. These same small merchants have expressed real frustration with MSBIA due to the association's lack of interest or representation of their concerns during the pandemic. And, as one can tell by the vacant storefronts, we have already lost several of these smaller merchants due to the lack of business coupled with the exorbitantly high rent they are charged. After one recent conversation with one long-time merchant who expressed concern that their voice was not being heard by MSBIA, I was curious and visited the MSBIA website. I was quite surprised to find an Association statement that was nasty, belittling, mean-spirited and vindictive against those that oppose the street closure. It seemed to read like the style of bullying that some leaders in power positions have adopted in recent years towards those that do not agree with them. It definitely did not strike me as a statement made to evoke consensus, bridge-building, or collaboration among those with different concerns or who have felt unheard. I am not sure that I would trust the voice of a leader who so readily assassinates the character of dissenters. Further, assuming we will be back to 100% capacity by June 15th, and given that bars and restaurants already have expanded outdoor seating capacity with the Al Fresco Dining program, I wonder if the additional street closure is necessary and will actually help bring business back to the majority of retailers and service providers or if it will really just benefit those larger restaurants that seem to be doing just fine now. In fact, many of these Item 7.A 06/08/21 427 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 810 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 restaurants now have expanded seating because they are seating indoors as well as in the newly expanded outdoor seating. I also wonder if the City has done all that it can to independently ensure that local residents and all impacted merchants have knowledge of and have been heard on the possible closure so that the decision is based on more than the possibly misinformed or perhaps biased positions of MSBIA (or OPA). Lastly, if they haven't already done so, I hope all City Council members will soon visit Main Street on a sunny weekend afternoon to view the atmosphere that already exists with the k-rail placement and expanded al fresco dining before making a decision to take the next step and close certain Main Street blocks. Thank you very much for reading and considering my statement. Best regards, Lisa Mead 23+year resident of Third Street Historic District mead.lisa1@gmail.com *please note the 1 at the end of the email address Item 7.A 06/08/21 428 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 811 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Sarah Braff <smmctapresident@smmcta.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 4:20 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street EXTERNAL ——‐ Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Sarah Braff Item 7.A 06/08/21 429 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 812 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Jackie Fisher <jackie.fisher.28@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 4:20 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:NO vote on closing Main Street to traffic EXTERNAL This coming Tuesday is expected to be the final city council vote to approve the test to close Main Street to vehicular traffic for a few weekends this summer. We would like to register TWO NO votes. We are not in favor of restricting more traffic pathways and parking areas. Edward J. Fisher and Jacalyn B. Fisher Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 430 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 813 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Daphne Dennis <daphnecaroldennis@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 4:10 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Opposition to Main Street weekend closure EXTERNAL Dear City Council members, I’m privileged to have been a 40 year resident of Ocean Park. I oppose the proposed weekend street closure of parts of Main Street. Why, at this time, when restaurants can soon reopen fully, AND keep their additional outdoor space, would we detract even more from access to the already dwindling retail establishments by removing vehicular traffic and what little parking remains? Thanks to traffic navigation apps, our OP neighborhoods are already full of speeding drivers seeking to avoid a stop sign or traffic light in the pursuit of “saving time.” This proposal will make things so much worse. Thank you for your consideration, Daphne Dennis Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 431 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 814 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Francisca Vergara <fmvergara07@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Francisca 90402 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 432 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 815 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Leslie Robertson <leslietrobertson@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:27 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Item 7.A 06/08/21 433 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Christian Zuber <chriszuber310@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:26 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Please Vote yes to close Main St EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Chris Item 7.A 06/08/21 434 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:patrickleavy57@gmail.com Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:23 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure to Traffic EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Patrick Leavy Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 435 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 818 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Babak Mozaffari <bm@contactbm.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Babak Mozaffari Downtown resident, 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 436 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 819 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:efrain maeda <efrainmaeda@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 3:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Efrain M Lopez 90302 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 437 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 820 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Blau <doblau@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:55 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident, homeowner, and parent. Our family STRONGLY supports the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. It's the right thing to do for the community, for the environment, and for the businesses that need more help than ever. We love being able to walk to meet friends and family on Main Street, the room for pedestrians, the ability to enjoy dining with the family al fresco, and the reduced automotive noise and pollution. Please, more such improvements to our wonderful charming urban community! Sincerely, Daniel Blau Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 438 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Brenda Brooks Mansfield <bbrooks@foleymansfield.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Brenda Brooks Mansfield Partner | 213‐283‐2106 UETA NOTICE: If this communication concerns negotiation of a contract or agreement, UETA does not apply to this communication. Contract formation in this matter shall occur only with the mutually affixed original signatures on original documents. PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This message contains confidential information and may be subject to protection by the laws or terms of applicable confidentiality agreements, and is intended only for the message recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 439 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Brendan O'Donnell <brodonnell87@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:49 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Brendan O'Donnell 1115 Princeton St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 440 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Johnson <jasonjohnson1971@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:No Main St. Closure EXTERNAL Hello, I oppose closing Main Street in Santa Monica on weekends. This will create unwanted traffic in my neighborhood (3rd Street and Ashland). Please reject this idea. Thank you, Jason Johnson 2913 3rd Street #307 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 441 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Hayley Hindinger <hhindinger@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining!!!! Everyone wants it to stay. EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Hayley Hindinger 90045 Item 7.A 06/08/21 442 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:08 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Mary Marlow Subject:Fwd: Campaign for Main Street Closure Begin forwarded message: From: Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> Subject: Campaign for Main Street Closure Date: June 7, 2021 at 11:52:32 AM PDT To: Christine Parra <christine.parra@smgov.net>, Oscar de la Torre <oscar.delatorre@smgov.net>, Gleam Davis <gleam.davis@smgov.net>, "Kristin.McCowan@smgov.net" <Kristin.McCowan@smgov.net>, Phil Brock <Phil.Brock@SMgov.net>, Sue Himmelrich <sue.himmelrich@smgov.net> Cc: Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> As I look at the number of letters submitted in support of Main Street weekend closure, it seems this MailChimp campaign by Main Street Business Association may shed light on the number of responses. I will also forward the email from the Ocean park Association urging letters of support. Transparency of campaigns to influence city decisions is essential to our form of government. Best regards, Mary Marlow Chair, Santa Monica Transparency Project Former President of OPA View this email in your browser To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Logo Save Outdoor Dining In SAMO! Item 7.A 06/08/21 443 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 The future of outdoor dining in Santa Monica will be decided this Tuesday, June 8th, and we need your support NOW. Here are four ways you can help save outdoor dining in Santa Monica today: 1. CLICK HERE to go to our website. This button will pop up which will address and write a letter of support for you. Click it, sign your name, then hit ‘send’. Easy! To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2. OR, JUST COPY & PASTE THIS TEXT INTO YOUR OWN EMAIL: “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! [YOUR NAME]” NEXT, DRAFT AN E-MAIL CITY COUNCIL: Item 7.A 06/08/21 444 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 827 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 CLICK HERE to start the email, PASTE the copied text from above, WRITE a subject line that makes it clear you SUPPORT ITEM 7A, then SEND it to theCity Council showing your SUPPORT for outdoor dining and the Main Street pilot program, which paves the way for other pilot programs throughout the rest of the city. Personalize it and add your name and send it in by noon on Tuesday, June 8th. The sooner the better! …OR JUST WRITE YOUR OWN LETTER! Tell City Council what you think! Submit it to council@smgov.net andcouncilmtgitems@smgov.net, and hunter@MainStreetSM.com. 3. SHARE: THIS flyer on social media. It also has easy links to email City Council. 4. JOIN THE MEETING IF YOU CAN! To join the Council meeting on June 8th @ 6pm via video, pre-register at this link: santamonica.gov/public-comment. To comment by phone, call (310) 458- 8423 when the caller queue for that agenda item opens. The meeting agenda is posted HERE. Thank You! To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 445 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 828 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 EMAIL CITY COUNCIL NOW! 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You can update your preferences or unsubscribe To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp Item 7.A 06/08/21 446 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Claire Kovac <msclairekovac@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:I support the pilot weekend partial closure of Main Street EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a sophomore at Santa Monica High School as well as an OP resident and I love the Main St dining alfresco program! I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Opening our streets more to pedestrians will increase revenue for small businesses along Main Street that have been struggling throughout the pandemic, builds our community, and on top of that helps in the fight against climate change. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car- centric future. The pandemic has (obviously) forced us to rethink our world, fostering innovation like the al fresco dining, and changing patterns, like less cars, that I would like to see in our post-pandemic world. This pilot program is one way to continue the positive change the pandemic has created: less cars, more community, and a creative and festive atmosphere of outdoor dining. On top of that, giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. Thank you for your support for the pilot! Sincerely, Claire Kovac Item 7.A 06/08/21 447 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 830 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jessica Smith <jjsmith206@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Juano Queen EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, We are residents of Ocean Park and we have really loved the outdoor dining options on Main Street, we are big fans of the program. We are strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve the Main Street experience.It makes for a vibrant community feel and we hope that you vote yes! Thanks so much for your service. Sincerely, Jessica & Juano Queen Item 7.A 06/08/21 448 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Pauline Bohannon <paulinebohannon@icloud.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Denise Bohannon Subject:Re: Keep outside dining on Main Street from Liz Koers EXTERNAL To council, My neighbor does not do email but gave me authorization to email you her approval of the outside dining and closing traffic on Main Street. She also is a long tome Santa Monica resident and enjoys eating outside. Liz Koers 2625 7th street Santa Monica 90405. 310 399‐3647 Please keep outside dining. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 4, 2021, at 2:17 PM, Pauline Bohannon <PAULINEBOHANNON@icloud.com> wrote: > > I have been enjoying and eating at the outside dining park‐lets. Please vote to keep them open since I believe it helps the community and Restaurants. > Long time Santa Monica resident. > Pauline Bohannon > > Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 449 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Kovac <peterjkovac@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:47 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please support the Main Street Pilot program EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know merchants and restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a handful of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main Street in general. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank you for your support of the pilot program! Sincerely, Peter Kovac Item 7.A 06/08/21 450 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Hoskin <juliehoskin2002@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:49 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Julie Hoskin 90405 Julie Hoskin, NTP Nutritional Therapy Practitioner/AIP Certified Coach Specializing in autoimmune disease Website: Never Settle Health and Nutrition 818-216-0809 Item 7.A 06/08/21 451 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:58 PM To:Gleam Davis Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Council Member Davis, I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Bea Nemlaha, Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 452 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:58 PM To:Oscar de la Torre Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Council Member DeLaTorre, I voted for you and supported your opposition to the 4th and Arizona Project as an example of a needed slow growth agenda for Santa Monica. I believe slow growth will help protect our residential neighborhoods and foster a diverse population through informed citizen participation in city decisions affecting our residents’ lives. I hope you believe that too, and that you will VOTE NO on Main Street Closure on June 8. Residents and retail merchants who will be most affected do not want this. I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Item 7.A 06/08/21 453 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 836 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Bea Nemlaha, Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 454 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 837 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:58 PM To:Councilmember Kevin McKeown Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Ageda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Council Member McKeown, Historically you have been a strong advocate for informed citizen participation in city decisions affecting residents’ lives and neighborhoods. Please be that again on the June 8 Council vote on Main Street. VOTE NO. Residents and retail merchants who will be most affected do not want this. I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Bea Nemlaha Third Street Neighborhood Historic District Item 7.A 06/08/21 455 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 838 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 456 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 839 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:59 PM To:Kristin McCowan Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Bea Nemlaha Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 457 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:59 PM To:Phil Brock Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Council Member Brock, You have a long history of fighting to protect the quality of life of Santa Monica’s neighborhoods and their residents. Please continue that history on the June 8 Council vote on Main Street. VOTE NO. Residents and retail merchants who will be most affected do not want this. I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Bea Nemlaha, Third Street Neighborhood Historic District Item 7.A 06/08/21 458 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 841 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 459 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 842 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:59 PM To:Christine Parra Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Council Member Parra, I voted for you and supported your opposition to the 4th and Arizona Project as an example of a needed slow growth agenda for Santa Monica. I believe slow growth will help protect our residential neighborhoods and foster a diverse population through informed citizen participation in city decisions affecting our residents’ lives. I hope you believe that too, and that you will VOTE NO on Main Street Closure on June 8. Residents and retail merchants who will be most affected do not want this. I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Item 7.A 06/08/21 460 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 843 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Bea Nemlaha Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 461 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 844 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:59 PM To:Sue Himmelrich Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:NO on Main Street Closure, Agenda Item 7A6 EXTERNAL Dear Mayor Himmelrich, You have a well‐deserved reputation for supporting a needed slow growth agenda for Santa Monica. I believe commitment to slow growth is also a commitment to informed citizen participation in city decisions affecting our residents’ lives. I hope you believe that too, and that you will VOTE NO on Main Street Closure on June 8. Residents and retail merchants who will be most affected do not want this. I believe you are aware of the concerns residents have about the potentially drastic impact on traffic, parking, safety, and the security of Ocean Park residents who live between the beach & 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard & the City border, as well as on Main Street retail merchants. I will not detail those concerns here except to stress that they are NOT about al fresco dining and parklets but about a full street closure. Yet neither the City nor OPA has given residents enough information about the Council’s June 8 meeting to be well‐informed about the proposed closure. The proposed plan in the June 8 Council packet is sorely lacking in important details. OPA’s outreach to the community has been primarily to its approximately 450 members. There are an estimated 9,000 – 12,000 residents in Ocean Park. The vast majority do not belong to OPA, many by choice, or they do not even know about OPA. Representations that the Ocean Park residents and Main Street merchants most impacted by the proposed Main Street closure want the closure cannot be supported. The group Main Street Neighbors has been trying to inform and educate residents which the City, and OPA, should have done. As a result of its outreach efforts, it appears that knowledge of and opposition to the closure plan is now widespread and growing. Please listen to these voices and put the interests of tax‐paying, voting residents before the commercial interests of Main Street bars and restaurants, many of which are not locally owned or managed. Thank you for voting NO on Main Street Closure, and thank you for your service. Bea Nemlaha Item 7.A 06/08/21 462 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 845 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 463 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Cynthia Rose <Cynthia@berettarose.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:26 PM To:councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox Subject:I support item 7A! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I am excited that the city council is voting to pedestrianize Main St on the weekends this summer (and I hope you make it permanent!). Pedestrianized streets encourage foot and bicycle traffic, which bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. It's also much more relaxing and enjoyable to eat outdoors on a pedestrianized street than a street clogged with cars. I very much support this idea and ask that you vote in support of the program! Cynthia Beretta‐Rose Mid-City Item 7.A 06/08/21 464 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 847 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Amy Anderson <ananderson27@outlook.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:32 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda Item: 7.A EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a Santa Monica resident and a regular Main Street patron. I am thrilled by the idea of the Santa Monica Outdoors pilot program. It will bring a much needed vibrancy and economic activity to this great district and our local businesses. I am strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Amy Anderson Item 7.A 06/08/21 465 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 848 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:jAdis <jadis1@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:37 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda Item #7A NO MAIN STREET PILOT PROGRAM CLOSURE June 8, 2021 EXTERNAL Dear City Council Members: I urge you to vote “NO” to the pilot program for closing several blocks of Main Street. It is completely unnecessary! Since re‐opening my store, JADIS (2701 Main Street) in mid‐February, each weekend has resulted in an increase of sales. Folks are so happy to be out and about and have been very supportive and enthusiastic. It’s a great feeling after 45 years! From my vantage point across the street from Jameson’s, there has not been an empty seat. The Al Fresco program is working well for them, and they will soon be up to capacity indoors. Proponents of the street closure claim it will bring a shot in the arm for business. I firmly believe adding barricades and detours will only cause confusion and we will lose momentum. It is very risky to up‐end patterns at this delicate juncture. As a retailer, my windows are my best advertisement. I depend on drive‐by visibility and ease of parking. A street closure would eliminate that and I know of other retailers who agree. With the advent of summer, City lots are bound to fill up with beach goers taking the Ashland walkway to the beach. The competition for parking will become fierce, causing a spill‐over into the neighborhood. The soundtrack of Main Street is a near constant blaring of sirens as fire trucks and ambulances race towards emergencies. The re‐routing of these services is of major concern and I have yet to hear how this will be resolved. This all seems to be a hasty and needless exercise with funds diverted that could be better used elsewhere. Please let us continue to find our rhythm and build on what we have. Thank you. Susan Lieberman, owner jAdis 2701 Main Street Item 7.A 06/08/21 466 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 849 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 467 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 850 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Tony Black <tonyblack78@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 9:58 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot from a restaurantuer EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, As a restaurantuer, in Santa Monica, our outdoor dining parklet, literally saved us. I am very grateful and fortunate, I also owe you a debt of gratitude for the program, which enabled us to have the parklets. We’ve decorated our parklet with flowers and jasmine. It is the spot everyone wants to sit at, at my restaurant. There is also a sense of vibrancy, from customers, they are sharing with me how much they love the function and aesthetics of being able to dine outside. They express how it gives them the feeling of being in Europe or some other location. Please make permanent the outdoor dining program in Santa Monica and the Main Street Pilot. This simple program has revitalized the shopping and dining scene in Santa Monica. Best, Tony Black “and though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea” RP Item 7.A 06/08/21 468 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 851 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jose Cabrera <hmgassist@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 5:21 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we've ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jose Cabrera Item 7.A 06/08/21 469 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 852 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Robin Hoyle <robinphoyle@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 5:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Robin Hoyle 90402 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 470 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 853 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:JoWanda Dziesinski <jowanda.dz@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining!!!!yes!! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. THE CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND STREET BEAUTIFICATION OF THE OUTDOOR DINING PHENOMENON IS INSPIRING ON MY DAILY WALKS AND BIKE RIDES DOWN MAIN STREET AND ELSEWHERE. I'M PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED BY THE MURAL ARTWORK STYLE AND STYLISTIC USE OF PLANTS TO CREATE DINING SPACES. TAKE IT EVEN FARTHER AND CLOSE THE ENTIRE STREET TO CARS!! ᤻᤻᤻᤻᤻᤹᤹᤹᤹᤹᤺᤺᤺᤺᤺ Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, JoWanda Dziesinski 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 471 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 854 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Christian Bordal <xian.bee@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support for pilot program to close parts of Main Street EXTERNAL SM Council I live in the Ocean Park neighborhood and I'm in support of this proposal. I hope you will vote to move forward. Encouraging more people to walk and enjoy Main Street, rather than simply driving through, can only be a good thing for businesses and the community. Christian Bordal Item 7.A 06/08/21 472 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 855 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Nina Furukawa <ninafurukawa@me.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:03 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street test program EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. It makes Main St. so much more friendly and energetic. There are many shuttered businesses and empty spaces, but with people out on the streets it isn’t as noticeable. I am also strongly in favor of a pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test of how this can improve Main St. as well as other areas (Montana Ave., etc.) Please vote yes to give this a try. If it negatively affects business, then we drop it, but we won’t know until we try. People from out of the area may be more likely to visit, and as a local, I’d love the chance to use our streets for walking, biking, socializing etc…. Sincerely, Nina Furukawa Item 7.A 06/08/21 473 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 856 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Arati Desai Wagabaza Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Study — YES! Dear Council, I’ve been a Sunset Park / Ocean Park resident for 18 years and currently serve on the Santa Monica Recreation & Parks Commission. I love going to Main Street to see friends, shop, eat, and spend time. The Main Street dining alfresco program was a silver lining of the pandemic – it’s wonderful to dine outdoors given our ideal climate and community! I am strongly in favor of the pilot program to close Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you are too. As this is strictly a feasibility study, not a long term commitment – please vote yes! Sincerely, Arati Desai Wagabaza Item 7.A 06/08/21 474 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Terry O'Day <terry.oday@alumni.stanford.edu> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Reclaim Public Space for People EXTERNAL Councilmembers, I urge you to support the closure of a stretch of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Opening our streets to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID, restoring the personal connections that make Santa Monica a small town of neighbors. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, in my opinion, will make plain just how much our car-centric history has reduced our community connectivity. Our business community needs your support as well. Merchants and restaurants fighting to repay deferred rent and debt might get a fighting chance through this pilot. As the heart of our annual Independence Day parade, Main Street has long brought our city together around our ideals. Take the chance to allow Main Street lead our city into a new post-pandemic era. Terry Item 7.A 06/08/21 475 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:sixtine damon <lemacaronsantamonica@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:48 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining Attachments:PastedGraphic-2.tiff EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica coffee and pastries shop, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Sixtine Damon, Owner Le Macaron French Pastries Santa Monica 1301 Montana Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403 Cell: (310) 905 4563 Follow us on: Instagram & Facebook Order here Item 7.A 06/08/21 476 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:MaryAnne Bachrach <maryanneb612@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:09 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 477 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 860 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Diane Sabatini <dianesabatini@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Pilot program - Main St between Hill & Ashland EXTERNAL Dear Council Members ‐ I’m a resident of Sunset Park and neighborhood member of FOSP. I strongly endorse this program to help create a more friendly community based, less car centric experience on Main. What an incredibly positive change to the area allowing restaurants to have outdoor seating and encourage open pedestrian access. Let’s give this program a shot! It’s great for the community. Vote yes! Sincerely, Diane Sabatini Homeowner 1801 Pier Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 478 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:benickesm <benickesm@ca.rr.com> Sent:Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Miles Benickes 90064 Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Item 7.A 06/08/21 479 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 862 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Jakob Roussos <jake.roussos@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:14 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:WHAT IS THE MAIN STREET CLOSURE PLAN? EXTERNAL To Whom It May Concern: Main Street Neighbors is a coalition of neighborhood residents and merchants concerned about the harmful impact of a full Main Street closure on adjacent neighborhoods and Main Street retailers. Our mission has been to inform and educate those most immediately affected by the June 8, 2021 Council vote on closure, something neither the City, OPA, nor the Main Street Business Improvement Association lobbying for bars and restaurants who stand to benefit has done. We want a vibrant, neighborhood serving street. Our immediate concern is NOT about Al Fresco dining and parklets. It IS about a plan for a FULL STREET CLOSURE to all emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and cars, and its negative impact on residential safety and quality of life. We have physically distributed an informative flyer to all residents living near the proposed Main Street closure and to most retailers. We have personally spoken with many of the residents. The vast majority did not know anything about the proposed plan or the Council’s June 8 vote. The vast majority were opposed once they considered the surge of traffic through, and the loss of parking and increase in rowdy bar and restaurant patrons in their neighborhoods. They questioned where emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, cars, and motorcycles would be diverted, and where they would be able to park in their own neighborhoods. Item 7.A 06/08/21 480 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 863 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 We could not answer residents’ questions. Neither does the “plan” presented to you for vote on June 8. In our judgment, the proposed pilot plan presented to you for vote on June 8 is no plan at all. It only basically defines closure from Hill to Kinney on weekends. MOST CRITICALLY FOR YOUR PURPOSES AND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND MAIN STREET MERCHANTS THE “PLAN” LACKS:  A detailed traffic diversion plan, including most importantly, a plan for emergency vehicles  A precise definition of weekend including hours  Exactly how many and specifically which “pilot” weekends are planned?  What will the total hard costs and costs of City labor be? Where else could these dollars be spent by our cash‐strapped City? E.g. more crossing guards?  What will determine whether to stop or continue the pilot? There are no comprehensive neighborhood or retail merchant impact evaluation plans offered Main Street Neighbors urges you to defeat this ill‐conceived plan. In the alternative, postpone your vote and direct staff to return with a plan which specifically addresses what the current plan lacks. In the interim, please direct staff to mail City notices of the next Council meeting scheduled to consider a more detailed and informative plan to all residents and Main Street merchants within the boundaries between the beach and 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard and the City’s limits. Thank you for your consideration and your service. Main Street Neighbors OR FOR YOUR SIGNATURE Supporter of Main Street Neighbors ‐‐ Item 7.A 06/08/21 481 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Kind Regards, Jake Roussos Item 7.A 06/08/21 482 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Cris Gutierrez <crisgutierrez@earthlink.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:18 AM To:Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Gleam Davis; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre Cc:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support of Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica Mayor Himmelrich and City Council Members: I was born in Santa Monica and have resided here for 40 years, and I enthusiastically support the Main Street pilot to close partially to cars a few weekends this summer. This is a great idea! With it, we can invite people to come into the public space in a safe way to visit, dine, shop and play. As a Main Street community gardener and someone who bikes and walks from my home to the gardens, I see how lively it can be as activity increases with people milling about and exploring when movement is car‐free. Getting out of the cars fosters a closer‐knit, pleasing community. Families, children, youth and elders’ laugh and converse. Strolling, dining outdoors, stepping into a shop, seeing new things at a pace to pay attention favor healthy living. We know that restaurants and businesses have benefitted from the dining alfresco. The neighborhood is more beautiful with the murals painted on the protection barriers. COVID‐19 forced use to re‐imagine Santa Monica’s walkable and bikable city possibilities, and people responded by coming to and supporting the Main Street neighborhood and discovering other nearby areas and attractions. The facts are clear. We need to move beyond a car‐centric city. For decades, 24 hours, 7 days a week, drivers could typically use their automobiles. Open space has been paved over to make it easy for cars, and green house gas emissions have gotten worse. The climate emergency now threatens everyone, everything. This pilot closure of a couple of blocks for one weekend each summer month helps us advance by making it easier for people to move, to breathe, to safeguard well‐being and to step into the future. As our leaders, your first priority is to take care of residents’ lives and support healthy livelihoods. The Main Street summer pilot offers a fresh way to move. It is the future that we need to embrace for us to thrive. Your decision tonight marks the direction that those who reside, work, study, visit and play in Santa Monica— particularly the young—see the city moving. I urge you to pass the Main Street summer pilot with confidence. With a bright spirit, Cris Gutierrez Santa Monica resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 483 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 866 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:MARILYN WEXLER <mcwexler@cs.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 484 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 867 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:adeladyloo <adeladyloo@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Adelaide Curran Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 485 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Irina Novikova <irina.cali14@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:06 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Irina Novikova Item 7.A 06/08/21 486 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 869 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Marc Cruise <marccruise@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:00 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining Main Street EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Marc Cruise marccruise@icloud.com 310‐259‐3009 Item 7.A 06/08/21 487 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 870 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Geri Weinfeld <geri.weinfeld@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:00 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Geri Weinfeld Item 7.A 06/08/21 488 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 871 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Kathleen Hylen <moldovakat@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:59 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. I no longer live in SM but I did for over 25 years and I still plan to visit frequently as I had until 2020. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kathleen Hylen Formerly 90405 now 04841 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 489 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 872 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:jill lundin <jillmlundin@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support 7a EXTERNAL “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Jill Lundin 310 721 7402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 490 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 873 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:amy radcliffe <amylynnrad@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:55 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Amy Williams @amyrad amylynnrad@gmail.com (631)606‐3123 Item 7.A 06/08/21 491 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Janney <julesjam21@msn.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 492 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Noreen Dimster <noreen@dimster.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:51 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Noreen Dimster‐Denk 301.595.6979 Sent while frolicking with Bruno Item 7.A 06/08/21 493 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 876 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:jenifer stapinski <stapinski13@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:44 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save outdoor seating in Santa Monica EXTERNAL “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Jenifer Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 494 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:NANCY KAY <kaykayart@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:38 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Nancy Kay Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 495 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Philip Traill <philtraill@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:35 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Phil Traill Santa Monica resident for 15 years Item 7.A 06/08/21 496 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Nick Hanson <godlikeandelectric@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:35 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] NICK HANSON DIRECTOR Godlike & Electric www.godlikeandelectric.com U.S +13054408198 U.K +44(0)7768244346 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 497 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 498 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 881 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Wouter van Herwerden <wouter@pantsinc.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:34 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Wouter van Herwerden Item 7.A 06/08/21 499 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Rachelle Park <rachelle.park@ymail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Rachelle Park Item 7.A 06/08/21 500 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 883 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:PATRICK ALLAWAY <p.allaway@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:28 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 501 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 884 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Jeff Freeman <ffejers.jeff@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jeff Freeman Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 502 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 885 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Georgios Vouzounaras <gvouzounaras@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! George Vouzou Item 7.A 06/08/21 503 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Naiia Lajoie <nikaleena@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:34 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Naiia Lajoie Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 504 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 887 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:William Kelly <kelly.santamonica@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:33 AM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Main Street pilot project EXTERNAL I am writing to support the pilot project to close Main Street to traffic for several days this summer. I have heard that there are people objecting to this. It is simply a trial and I think it is worthwhile to see how it affects the area. I am in favor of attempting to enhance pedestrian life in the city. It is a worthwhile project and I urge you to move forward with it. Bill Kelly kelly.santamonica@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 505 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 888 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert <jasminsaidi@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:27 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jasmin Kuehnert 90066 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 506 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 889 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Dra. Brianne Medeiros <dra.brimedeiros@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:24 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Extended Outdoor Dining in SAMO EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchantsand The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Sincerely, Carolina Medeiros Item 7.A 06/08/21 507 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 890 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Dra. Brianne Medeiros <dra.brimedeiros@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:22 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Sincerely, Carolina Medeiros Item 7.A 06/08/21 508 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 891 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Joanne Suechika <jsuechika@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:21 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 509 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 892 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Sha Wright <shaw685@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:16 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Shaw Wright Item 7.A 06/08/21 510 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 893 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Marina Kayukov <marinakayukov@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:13 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Marina Kayukov Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 511 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 894 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Carolyn Goldhill <carolyngoldhill@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:11 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Carolyn Tel: 07710 254926 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 512 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 895 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Troy Orban <tdorban@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:10 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 513 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 896 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:smhartmann87 <smhartmann87@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:09 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Stacy Hartmann Sent from my T‐Mobile 4G LTE Device Item 7.A 06/08/21 514 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 897 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Lorraine Cully <lorraine.belfast@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:07 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:7A Main Street EXTERNAL Hello I am the owner of Lorraine Color Bar on Main St., Santa Monica I am writing to oppose the pilot program for street closures. This would be so detrimental to my business we are already dealing with parking issues and it’s not even the height of the summer yet my clients come in to my salon to get their hair done for at least 2 to 3 hours parking is essential they are not coming to Main Street to shop go to restaurants they are mainly coming to get their hair done I have been on the street for 25 years 12 in the space and 13 on down the street closer to Rose between the homeless issuesAnd feeling threatened main street has become not a safe and enjoyable environment I have known in the past please I urge you not to pass this act 7A Lorraine Cully Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 515 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 898 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:ALLISON LYLE <allison.lyle@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:37 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 516 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 899 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Hein Hoven <hhoven@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:41 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Best, Hein Hoven 214 1/2 Strand St Santa Monica, CA 90405 www.hism.me 310.883.8340 Item 7.A 06/08/21 517 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 900 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Patrick D <bpday@msn.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:42 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Regards Patrick Item 7.A 06/08/21 518 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 901 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Debbie Calderon <djcalderon@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Debbie J. Calderon 310‐753‐4263 djcalderon@me.com Sent on iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 519 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 902 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Ksenjia Petkovic <ksenijapetkovic9@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 520 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 903 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Kieran Hannon <kieranhannon@earthlink.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:49 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:In support of 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & City Council Members, This past year is without doubt the toughest faced by the world together. Here, closer to home, one of the shining lights is outdoor dining. In this area we are so fortunate to have the weather conducive to outdoor usage which should and must include outdoor seating for the hospitality industry. And it's very apparent it's a huge success for all involved - guests, tenants and the general community. It's so heartening to see Main St. used in this manner and request that you make it permanent. Living right next to Main Street, I haven't heard of one complaint. For those who presuppose it being noisy like the French Quarter in New Orleans is disingenuous. Having directly witnessed the street, it's quiet and respective of the community. I request the City Council to make permanent outdoor dining in Santa Monica. Sincerely, Kieran Hannon The Shores 2700 Neilson Way. Item 7.A 06/08/21 521 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 904 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Denise Freed <denise.freed@compass.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:49 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Denise Freed Denise Freed Managing Director SoCal | Hawaii 310‐963‐2052 CalBRE#: 00997958 Compass 2115 Main Street Santa Monica, Ca 90405 Compass 11999 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90049 www.compass.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 522 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 905 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 523 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 906 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Cihan <Cihan@thenekst.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 524 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 907 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 Vernice Hankins From:Gloria Albert <gloria@wellnessworksusa.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:05 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Gloria Albert Item 7.A 06/08/21 525 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 908 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 24 Vernice Hankins From:Filipe Nogueira <nogueira.fm@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:10 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Filipe Nogueira Item 7.A 06/08/21 526 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 909 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 25 Vernice Hankins From:Lynzi <lynzimassey@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:08 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Lynzi L. Massey Item 7.A 06/08/21 527 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 910 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 26 Vernice Hankins From:Anita Rocha <anita.cgrocha@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:10 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Ana Rocha Item 7.A 06/08/21 528 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 911 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 27 Vernice Hankins From:Ken Baum <baumkf@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:15 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Ken Baum Item 7.A 06/08/21 529 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 912 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 28 Vernice Hankins From:douglaskerr@me.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:15 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] +d Douglas Kerr + 1 310 993 0884 Item 7.A 06/08/21 530 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 913 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 29 Vernice Hankins From:Charlene Chang <charlenechang04@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:20 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. It's also a great draw to Santa Monica and can really help boost the small businesses that we love. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Charlene Chang Charlene Chang (c) 817 729 8221 Item 7.A 06/08/21 531 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 30 Vernice Hankins From:Maria Skelly <maria_skelly@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:29 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Maria Skelly Item 7.A 06/08/21 532 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 915 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 31 Vernice Hankins From:Isabella Pruna <izzyfrizzy33@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:29 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 533 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:gerda newbold <gnewbold@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:40 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Pilot program EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, Thank you so much for all your work during this difficult year. It's exciting to see Santa Monica reopening again. I hope that we can make some positive changes to our City as we reopen. I live North of Montana and LOVE the Main Street dining alfresco program. I have eaten on Main Street twice recently because of the lovely atmosphere (and our perfect weather!). I hadn't spent time there in YEARS. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! I'm hoping that whatever information we gather from the pilot program can be applied to other neighborhoods like Montana Avenue. Sincerely, Gerda Newbold Item 7.A 06/08/21 534 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Monica Heffron <monica.heffron@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:34 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant group, the past year has been the most difficult challenge we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, along with allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Monica Heffron Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Item 7.A 06/08/21 535 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Seth Davalos <seth.davalos@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Seth Davalos Item 7.A 06/08/21 536 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Summer Bennett Stein <sbennettstein@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:YES to Pilot Program EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. As an OP resident, I have seen how the al fresco dining that began during the pandemic brought life to Main Street! I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support of the Pilot! Sincerely, Summer Bennett Stein Item 7.A 06/08/21 537 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Harlan Carey <h4782@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:48 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 538 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Sabrina Sutherland <sutherlandss26@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:49 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Sabrina Sutherland Item 7.A 06/08/21 539 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Claire Townend Gee <claire@geetown.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:50 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support 7A EXTERNAL Outdoor dining provides so many benefits for businesses and the community, and reclaims our city space from cars to people. Please support 7A, Claire Gee Item 7.A 06/08/21 540 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Kelli Norman <kellinorman1@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:50 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sincerely, Kelli Norman 310‐696‐1876 Item 7.A 06/08/21 541 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Jennison <ajennison1@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! Email Content EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Andrew Jennison 90404 Andrew Jennison ajennison1@me.com Office‐ 310‐395‐5151 Cell‐310‐980‐1208 Item 7.A 06/08/21 542 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Delaney, Sherrone <sherrone.delaney@providence.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Michele Delaney This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. Item 7.A 06/08/21 543 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Delaney, Sherrone <sherrone.delaney@providence.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. Item 7.A 06/08/21 544 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:jpaulina111@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:55 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Julia Item 7.A 06/08/21 545 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Jennifer Schab <jennifer@bestorarchitecture.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:In favor of Main Street pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Jennifer Schab 713 Ashland Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 546 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 929 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:deniseh219@aol.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Yes vote on Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Please no more cars on Main Street! This is a good thing, please vote yes on Agenda Item 7 Save our environment. People will still come and shop and eat, it will not hurt our businesses! Thank you Denise Long Term Santa Monica Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 547 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Hall <danhall1987@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:02 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Ocean Park needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Dan Hall Item 7.A 06/08/21 548 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Jey Davis Schanley <lisajey@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:12 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, If you live here you know. Restaurants' ability to expand dining and service outside has been vital to those businesses' pandemic recovery. But more than that, it has created a communal atmosphere that I have never seen in my 22 years as a resident of Santa Monica. Walking down Main Street on a Saturday night and seeing our friends and neighbors enjoying Santa Monica like never before is a fantastic sight. More than just a statement of "we're back", it's what a city like Santa Monica should always strive to be: a place about people and community that sits smack dab in the middle of one of the premier destinations in the world! Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Tom Schanley Item 7.A 06/08/21 549 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 932 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:John Zinner <john@zinnerconsultants.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:15 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main St. Outdoor Dining & Nighttime Closure EXTERNAL Dear City Council I am a Santa Monica resident and LOVE the Main St. dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! John Zinner, LEED Fellow Principal Zinner Consultants o 310‐319‐1131 c 310‐801‐1946 www.zinnerconsultants.com Sustainability in Policy & Practice Item 7.A 06/08/21 550 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 933 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:ErinnAlissa Selkis <easelkis@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Erinn Alissa Selkis Sent from my iPhone with just my right thumb Item 7.A 06/08/21 551 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Tara Casas <taracasas@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. We recently visited Ventura as a family and noticed how lovely it was to be able to walk down main street with our children to look at all of the menus and choose a place to dine as a family outdoors. We also popped into a couple shops and can absolutely atest to the fact that closed off streets increased our spending and enjoyment. Our daughter attends school at SMASH, and now with school back in session, I’ve been frequenting and enjoying the shops and dining on main street more, even got my nails done and was able to easily park in city parking. Santa Monica neighborhoods need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. As an out of town small business owner myself, I know very well that back rent and loans still need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help Santa Monica's economic recovery. I plan to be part of the solution by patronizing small business. This will be much easier if my family and I can feel safe dining outdoors, and if we can walk down main street without traffic similar to how we are able to walk the Promenade now. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you, Tara Casas Item 7.A 06/08/21 552 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 935 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Swett-Predock <aswettpredock@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:03 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Say YES to the Main Street Pedestrian Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council Member, I am an Ocean Park resident and have loved the updates this past year with the alfresco dining additions to Main Street. Please vote YES to the pilot program to close the street on select weekends this summer. It makes the whole neighborhood so festive and alive and it feels so special to our neighbors down there and celebrate the re‐emergence of business. Be a model for a new era of pedestrian friendly experiences in LA. Sincerely, Anne Swett‐Predock Resident on Pier Ave., SM ‐‐ Anne Swett‐Predock mobile: (310) 383‐3421 aswettpredock@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 553 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 936 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Swett-Predock <aswettpredock@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:01 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main street pedestrian weekends and Al Fresco? YES!!!! EXTERNAL Dear Council Member, I am an Ocean Park resident and have loved the updates this past year with the alfresco dining additions to main street. Please vote YES to the pilot program to close Main street on select weekends this summer. It makes the whole neighborhood so festive and alive and it feels so special to our neighbors down there and celebrate the re‐emergence of business. Be a model for a new era of pedestrian friendly experiences in LA. Anne Swett‐Predock Resident on Pier Ave., SM ‐‐ Anne Swett‐Predock mobile: (310) 383‐3421 aswettpredock@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 554 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 937 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Christina Hoffman <hoffmacm2@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:59 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding and the amazing outdoor spaces make our city more vibrant and alive!!! Let's take advantage of one of our greatest Southern California resources - the great weather!!! And make these outdoor dining spaces a permanent feature of our city!!! The past year has been the most difficult we have ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Christina Hoffman Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 555 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Bridget Terry <bridge1237@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:57 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. Santa Monica can only benefit with the draw outdoor dining provides. It is a fabulous experience to be able to dine outside. The pandemic has actually been a great experiment in improving and adding to what Santa Monica has to offer in terms of dining under the sun and stars! In addition to making lemonade out of lemons per the above paragraph —the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Thank you! Bridget Terry, 1237 22nd Street, Santa Monica, ca. 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 556 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Kenny Heinau <kenny.heinau@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:SUPPORT ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Kenny Heinau Item 7.A 06/08/21 557 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Emma Kaufold <emmakaufold@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Emma Kaufold Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 558 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 941 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Tara Paul <tarapaul24@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:48 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Tara Paul Santa Monica Resident Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 559 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 942 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:nfldude46 (null) <nfldude46@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:47 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Peter johnson Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 560 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 943 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Toyama, Austin <atoyama@smmusd.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support of Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a Venice Beach resident and employee of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and I LOVE the Main St. dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Austin Toyama Sustainability Coordinator Santa Monica ‐ Malibu USD Office: (310) 399‐5865 ext. 79‐384 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.1483999418668_PastedImage Stay home & practice social distancing (6 ft apart) Stop the Spread ‐ Wash your hands w/ soap & water or use hand sanitizer frequently. Cough & sneeze into your elbow. For accurate and up‐to‐date information refer to http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ Quédese en casa y mantenga la distancia social (a 6 pies de otras personas) Pare el contagio – Lávese las manos con agua y jabón o use desinfectante para manos con frecuencia. Tosa y estornude en el pliegue del codo. Para obtener información correcta y actualizada visite el siguiente enlace: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ Item 7.A 06/08/21 561 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 944 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Chaz Hamman <chaz@terrapinent.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:44 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Chaz Hamman Item 7.A 06/08/21 562 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 945 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Gina Garcia <gina.garcia@sustainableworks.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:41 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support of Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Dear Council, I have been a Santa Monica resident since 1985 and one of the best new things in the city is the Main St. dining alfresco program. I love it! I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Any time we can take the streets back from cars and give them to the people, is a good thing. Please vote yes! All the best, Gina Gina Garcia I Co-Executive Director Director Community Programs | Buy Local Director Sustainable Works | 1744 Pearl St | Santa Monica, CA 90405 310.458.8716 | Office http://www.sustainableworks.org/ To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Join our email list To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 563 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 946 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:John Bryant <actoroncall@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:38 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I have a retail (service, restaurant) business and oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. My customers depend on easy access to my store, and drive by visibility is my best advertisement. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants, I have lost significant convenient parking for my customers. K-rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving me of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week-ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Please vote NO on the pilot program. Thank you. john bryant fedora primo 216 pier ave santa monica ca 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 564 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 947 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Badar <mjbadar@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:33 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Michael J Badar Item 7.A 06/08/21 565 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 948 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Brett Gavin <brett.gavin@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:30 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Brett Gavin M: +1 (310) 648 4922 E: brett.gavin@hotmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 566 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 949 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Jeremy Johnstone <jj@rockadee.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:28 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jeremy Johnstone Item 7.A 06/08/21 567 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 950 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Josh Lichtman <jlichtman@juneshine.co> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:24 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer, which we hope will be extended to close certain blocks each weekend. Our commercial corridors including our business need all the help they can get as we continue to get out of this pandemic. It's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues and our businesses have seen this. The community seems to thrive when there are outdoor experiences and it brings life to Main St making it the new place in LA for people to come. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding which has been an issue on Main St. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. In addition, customers still prefer to eat outdoors as the pandemic continues to be a potential threat as new variants seem to emerge and the idea of indoor dining is still hard to swallow for many customers with the fear that there is an increased exposure to COVID indoors even with all precautions we are taking. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th due to reduction of revenue and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! Joshua Lichtman JuneShine, Inc. 2914 Main St Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 568 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 951 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Sabine <sabinekli@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:23 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Support 17a Please keep outdoor dining EXTERNAL Coming from NY, we have always wondered why SoCal wouldn’t capitalize on the great weather and have more outdoor dining with possibility to enjoy a glass of wine. Please please, let’s keep what was created last year Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Sabine Klinger Item 7.A 06/08/21 569 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 952 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Roberta's Gmail <rjsmpi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:20 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I have owned and operated my business on Main Street from the same location for over 30 years. I simply love the outdoor seating because it creates a lively sense of community. During my trips to Paris and other European cities, I always wondered why we couldn’t have outdoor sidewalk seating in Santa Monica. Now, we do, so let’s keep it. Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Roberta Jean Smith President and CEO Matrix Planning, Inc 3015 Main Street Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 570 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 953 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Sean Westgate <swestgate@cresa.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:11 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Outdoor Dining & Main Street Program EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City during this economic recovery. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Sean Westgate Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 571 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 954 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Andrea <aiea.anja@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:08 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Item number 7A: Street Pilot - In Support of! EXTERNAL To Whom It May Concern, I wanted to express my support for the Main Street Pilot in Santa Monica. I think it is definitely worth piloting the closure of Main Street for one weekend per month. If you do not try the pilot then things will remain as they are. Santa Monica Main Street already has plenty of empty storefronts, and having gone to other cities in the local areas I have seen their Main Streets bustling, streets closed to allow people to safely walk, and a community vibe. If you want to save Main Street or revive it, something has to be done. Please vote in favor of piloting this street closure. If you care about your city, revenue, and reviving Main Street then it is in your best interest to vote in favor. Sincerely, Andrea Item 7.A 06/08/21 572 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 955 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:eric warwick <ericwarwick@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 573 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 956 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Samantha Stern <sam_stern@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Samantha Stern Item 7.A 06/08/21 574 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 957 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 Vernice Hankins From:sherry east <sherrysirof@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:55 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Outdoor Dining! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Sherry Sirof Item 7.A 06/08/21 575 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 958 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 24 Vernice Hankins From:Jesse Berghoefer <jlberghoefer@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:37 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jesse Berghoefer Item 7.A 06/08/21 576 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 959 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 25 Vernice Hankins From:SHOOP'S <shoopsdeli@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:29 AM To:council@smc.gov Cc:councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Fwd: Al Fresco dining EXTERNAL Just re-sending my email from April!! SHOOP'S European Deli & Cafe 2400 Main Street, Ste. A-1 Santa Monica, Ca 90405 310 452 1019 store 310 735 3755 cell -----Original Message----- From: LLONNA SCHUPPEL <shoopsdeli@verizon.net> To: council@smgov.net Cc: councilmtgitems@smgov.net; clerk@smgov.net; Hunter Hall <hunter@mainstreetsm.com> Sent: Wed, Apr 14, 2021 10:31 pm Subject: Al Fresco dining To the Santa Monica City Council- As the city council is contemplating continuing outdoor dining, I wanted to share that this has been the only “bright spot“ for restaurants and patrons over this past year. It can only increase city revenue and make the city more inviting. I have had many many customers voice their approval and hope that this continues for the long term. Many patrons have voiced that “they can’t understand why a beach town like Santa Monica hasn’t allowed and encouraged this type of outdoor dining in the past” and many have said “they love outdoor dining and don’t want to go back to indoor.” Many say it “feels like Europe.” It has been an overall positive response. We have had the limited indoor dining reopened as of recent orders, but most people don’t want to use it. They feel more relaxed and safer outdoors, and as well enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, as well it’s much more pet and family friendly. We use our parking lot and at the beginning I was very skeptical about losing parking. Hunter Hall told me we would “love it” more than the few parking spaces we had, and he was absolutely correct! We never want to go back!! My staff loves it, my customers love it, and we love it! We often talk about making it “pretty”, but are unsure of the continuation of the outdoor usage, so have held off on putting more money into the lot and the decor. I am urging the city to keep the outdoor dining for all, private and parklet style. It would be even better if Main Street adopted angled ( or perpendicular parking), if possible on the street instead of parallel. Please consider this as a permanent new city style; I do believe all or most residents and businesses are all for it! Best, Llonna Schuppel Shoops Deli 2400 Main Street A1 Item 7.A 06/08/21 577 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 960 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 26 Santa Monica, CA 90405 L Schuppel Item 7.A 06/08/21 578 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 961 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 27 Vernice Hankins From:Bridget Behmke <cinderbridget@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:27 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Bridget B Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 579 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 962 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 28 Vernice Hankins From:Margot Bloch <margotb@mbhospitalityla.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:24 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot Attachments:PastedGraphic-2.tiff EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Margot Margot Bloch 617.549.6336 margotb@mbhospitalityla.com www.mbhospitalityla.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 580 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 963 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 29 Vernice Hankins From:Tara Casas <taracasas@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. We recently visited Ventura as a family and noticed how lovely it was to be able to walk down main street with our children to look at all of the menus and choose a place to dine as a family outdoors. We also popped into a couple shops and can absolutely atest to the fact that closed off streets increased our spending and enjoyment. Our daughter attends school at SMASH, and now with school back in session, I’ve been frequenting and enjoying the shops and dining on main street more, even got my nails done and was able to easily park in city parking. Santa Monica neighborhoods need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. As an out of town small business owner myself, I know very well that back rent and loans still need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help Santa Monica's economic recovery. I plan to be part of the solution by patronizing small business. This will be much easier if my family and I can feel safe dining outdoors, and if we can walk down main street without traffic similar to how we are able to walk the Promenade now. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you, Tara Casas Item 7.A 06/08/21 581 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 964 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 30 Vernice Hankins From:ErinnAlissa Selkis <easelkis@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Erinn Alissa Selkis Sent from my iPhone with just my right thumb Item 7.A 06/08/21 582 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 965 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 31 Vernice Hankins From:John Zinner <john@zinnerconsultants.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:15 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main St. Outdoor Dining & Nighttime Closure EXTERNAL Dear City Council I am a Santa Monica resident and LOVE the Main St. dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! John Zinner, LEED Fellow Principal Zinner Consultants o 310‐319‐1131 c 310‐801‐1946 www.zinnerconsultants.com Sustainability in Policy & Practice Item 7.A 06/08/21 583 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 966 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 32 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Jey Davis Schanley <lisajey@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:12 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, If you live here you know. Restaurants' ability to expand dining and service outside has been vital to those businesses' pandemic recovery. But more than that, it has created a communal atmosphere that I have never seen in my 22 years as a resident of Santa Monica. Walking down Main Street on a Saturday night and seeing our friends and neighbors enjoying Santa Monica like never before is a fantastic sight. More than just a statement of "we're back", it's what a city like Santa Monica should always strive to be: a place about people and community that sits smack dab in the middle of one of the premier destinations in the world! Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Tom Schanley Item 7.A 06/08/21 584 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 967 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 33 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Hall <danhall1987@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:02 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Ocean Park needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Dan Hall Item 7.A 06/08/21 585 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 968 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 34 Vernice Hankins From:deniseh219@aol.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Yes vote on Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Please no more cars on Main Street! This is a good thing, please vote yes on Agenda Item 7 Save our environment. People will still come and shop and eat, it will not hurt our businesses! Thank you Denise Long Term Santa Monica Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 586 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 969 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 35 Vernice Hankins From:Jennifer Schab <jennifer@bestorarchitecture.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:58 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:In favor of Main Street pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Jennifer Schab 713 Ashland Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 587 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 970 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 36 Vernice Hankins From:jpaulina111@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:55 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Julia Item 7.A 06/08/21 588 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 971 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 37 Vernice Hankins From:Delaney, Sherrone <sherrone.delaney@providence.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. Item 7.A 06/08/21 589 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 972 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 38 Vernice Hankins From:Delaney, Sherrone <sherrone.delaney@providence.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Michele Delaney This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. Item 7.A 06/08/21 590 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 973 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 39 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Jennison <ajennison1@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! Email Content EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Andrew Jennison 90404 Andrew Jennison ajennison1@me.com Office‐ 310‐395‐5151 Cell‐310‐980‐1208 Item 7.A 06/08/21 591 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 974 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 40 Vernice Hankins From:Kelli Norman <kellinorman1@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:50 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sincerely, Kelli Norman 310‐696‐1876 Item 7.A 06/08/21 592 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 975 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 41 Vernice Hankins From:Claire Townend Gee <claire@geetown.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:50 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support 7A EXTERNAL Outdoor dining provides so many benefits for businesses and the community, and reclaims our city space from cars to people. Please support 7A, Claire Gee Item 7.A 06/08/21 593 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 976 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 42 Vernice Hankins From:Sabrina Sutherland <sutherlandss26@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:49 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Sabrina Sutherland Item 7.A 06/08/21 594 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 977 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 43 Vernice Hankins From:Harlan Carey <h4782@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:48 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 595 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 978 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 44 Vernice Hankins From:Summer Bennett Stein <sbennettstein@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:YES to Pilot Program EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I am an Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. As an OP resident, I have seen how the al fresco dining that began during the pandemic brought life to Main Street! I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support of the Pilot! Sincerely, Summer Bennett Stein Item 7.A 06/08/21 596 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 979 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 45 Vernice Hankins From:Seth Davalos <seth.davalos@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:43 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Seth Davalos Item 7.A 06/08/21 597 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 980 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 46 Vernice Hankins From:gerda newbold <gnewbold@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:40 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Pilot program EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, Thank you so much for all your work during this difficult year. It's exciting to see Santa Monica reopening again. I hope that we can make some positive changes to our City as we reopen. I live North of Montana and LOVE the Main Street dining alfresco program. I have eaten on Main Street twice recently because of the lovely atmosphere (and our perfect weather!). I hadn't spent time there in YEARS. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! I'm hoping that whatever information we gather from the pilot program can be applied to other neighborhoods like Montana Avenue. Sincerely, Gerda Newbold Item 7.A 06/08/21 598 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 981 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 47 Vernice Hankins From:Monica Heffron <monica.heffron@rcrestaurants.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:34 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant group, the past year has been the most difficult challenge we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, along with allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Monica Heffron Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Item 7.A 06/08/21 599 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 982 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ariana La France <ariana.lafrance@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:13 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Thanks! Ariana La France Item 7.A 06/08/21 600 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 983 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Bea Nemlaha <tobea@nottobe.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:08 AM To:Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; Anuj Gupta; David Martin; Main St Neighbors Subject:Deception re: Agenda Item 7A6 Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, The Main Street Business “Improvement” Association (MSBIA), with OPA’s help, has used its considerable resources to mount a deceptive and outrageous last minute effort titled “Save Outdoor Dining in Santa Monica” to desperately find potential supporters of the proposed Main Street closure, whether or not they live in Santa Monica, in Ocean Park, or in the most negatively affected nearby neighborhoods. MSBIA and OPA are intentionally mixing up and confusing the Main Street issue before you on June 8. OUTDOOR DINING IS NOT AT RISK. IT IS NOT OPPOSED BY THOSE WHO OPPOSE CLOSING MAIN STREET. OPPONENTS’ CONCERN IS ABOUT THE DAMAGE TO RESIDENTS IN NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS AND TO MAIN STREET MERCHANTS FROM AN ILL‐CONCEIVED, SKETCHY CLOSURE PLAN WHICH BENEFITS ONLY THE COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF BARS AND RESTAURANTS. You may receive many “canned letters” scannable through bar codes posed on Main Street vacant shop windows and street light poles over the weekend, and from people on an unknown list of recipients who received emails from MSBIA and/or OPA early Monday morning. PLEASE IGNORE THESE FORM LETTERS AND LISTEN TO YOUR CONSTITUTENTS. MSBIA DOES NOT REPRESENT YOUR RESIDENTS, AND SADLY FOR MOST OF US IN OCEAN PARK, ON THIS ISSUE, NEITHER DOES OPA. Bea Nemlaha Item 7.A 06/08/21 601 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 984 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Third Street Neighborhood Historic District 41 Year Concerned Ocean Park Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 602 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 985 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Anthea Brown <antheaart@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 7A Main St Pilot Program/ Against EXTERNAL Dear Council members, I am a long time Venice resident and a working member of Ten Women Gallery on Main St and also on Montana Ave in Santa Monica. I commute from Venice to Montana Ave on Saturdays at around noon and know the route well. Since Mike Bonin introduced the 'pilot' parking on Pacific Ave on weekends the thru traffic is now one lane each way instead of two. This has reduced traffic flow to a crawl with beach visitors and the backed‐up traffic reaching all the way up Ocean Park to 11th Street on Saturday afternoons. Closing off Main St at weekends is going to force even more traffic onto Pacific Ave, Speedway and the residential streets behind Main St and create a dangerous traffic situation when you add electric scooters into the mix. Hunter Hall, who is the lobbyist for the Main St closure, represents the restaurants but not other businesses in Santa Monica. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants, We have lost significant convenient parking for our customers. K‐rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving us of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week‐ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Traffic snarl ups are a potential danger and reduce the enjoyment of Santa Monica for everyone at weekends. Thank you, Anthea Brown Ten Women Gallery, Main St, Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 603 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 986 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Ben B <bokichsantamonica@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:Oscar de la Torre; Kristin McCowan; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street pilot - 6/8/21 - Item 7.A. EXTERNAL Dear Council, Please don't let the fears of a few derail what could potentially benefit so many Santa Monicans. Vote YES on the Main Street pilot. After all, this is simply a TEST, which certainly can and should be adjusted once DATA has been gathered. I live in Ocean Park, and frequent Main Street regularly. I support anything that can be done to strengthen Main Street, and by extension the neighborhood. Thank you. ‐Ben Bokich To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Virus-free. www.avg.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 604 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 987 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Rosten <annerosten43@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Anne Rosten -- Please note: I’ve switched to annerosten43@gmail.com from annerosten@yahoo.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 605 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 988 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:jennwwll <jennwwll@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:18 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jennifer Wong Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 606 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 989 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Rosten <annerosten43@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:support EXTERNAL “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! -- Please note: I’ve switched to annerosten43@gmail.com from annerosten@yahoo.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 607 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 990 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:matia wagabaza <mwagabaza@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:30 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Matia Wagabaza 1228 Pine Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 608 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 991 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Sam Lonigro <samlonigro@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Save Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. It makes the city feel alive and welcoming when walking around instead of all businesses being forced to operate behind their storefront fac ades and closed doors! Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Samantha Lonigro 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 609 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 992 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Aliya Sovani <aliyajasmine@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Aliya Jasmine Sovani 90404 Very Respectfully, Aliya Jasmine @AliyaJasmine | www.aliyajasmine.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 610 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 993 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Kurtweb <kurtweb@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:40 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Kurt Richter Item 7.A 06/08/21 611 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 994 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Shawn Marchetti <shawn.marchetti1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Shawn Marchetti Item 7.A 06/08/21 612 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 995 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Mullens <mamullens@truecar.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Matt Mullens 2800 Neilson Way Santa Monica 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 613 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 996 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Natalie Alameddine <natalie.alameddine@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. It makes the city much more lively and enjoyable instead of being couped up inside restaurants. We have the great whether and it’s crazy we don’t have nearly enough outdoor dining places as we should for a beach city. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Natalie Alameddine 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 614 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 997 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Nigel Stewart <nigelstewart@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:57 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:I Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Nigel Stewart 2932 2nd St. PS ‐ Yes the above is a form letter but I also wanted to add personally that I have been a resident home owner on 2nd Street for over 18 years and I think closing Main St. to traffic will be GREAT for our community. Item 7.A 06/08/21 615 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 998 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Anthea Brown <antheaart@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Item 7A Main St Pilot Program/ Against EXTERNAL Dear Council members, I am a long time Venice resident and a working member of Ten Women Gallery on Main St and also on Montana Ave in Santa Monica. I commute from Venice to Montana Ave on Saturdays at around noon and know the route well. Since Mike Bonin introduced the 'pilot' parking on Pacific Ave on weekends the thru traffic is now one lane each way instead of two. This has reduced traffic flow to a crawl with beach visitors and the backed‐up traffic reaching all the way up Ocean Park to 11th Street on Saturday afternoons. Closing off Main St at weekends is going to force even more traffic onto Pacific Ave, Speedway and the residential streets behind Main St and create a dangerous traffic situation when you add electric scooters into the mix. Hunter Hall, who is the lobbyist for the Main St closure, represents the restaurants but not other businesses in Santa Monica. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants, We have lost significant convenient parking for our customers. K‐rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving us of valuable on street parking. Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week‐ends are our busiest times. Please do not create confusion for our customers who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and who, out of frustration, may leave the area. Traffic snarl ups are a potential danger and reduce the enjoyment of Santa Monica for everyone at weekends. Thank you, Anthea Brown Ten Women Gallery, Main St, Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 616 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 999 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Ariana La France <ariana.lafrance@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:13 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Thanks! Ariana La France Item 7.A 06/08/21 617 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1000 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Ben B <bokichsantamonica@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:Oscar de la Torre; Kristin McCowan; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street pilot - 6/8/21 - Item 7.A. EXTERNAL Dear Council, Please don't let the fears of a few derail what could potentially benefit so many Santa Monicans. Vote YES on the Main Street pilot. After all, this is simply a TEST, which certainly can and should be adjusted once DATA has been gathered. I live in Ocean Park, and frequent Main Street regularly. I support anything that can be done to strengthen Main Street, and by extension the neighborhood. Thank you. ‐Ben Bokich To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Virus-free. www.avg.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 618 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1001 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Rosten <annerosten43@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:16 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Anne Rosten -- Please note: I’ve switched to annerosten43@gmail.com from annerosten@yahoo.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 619 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1002 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:jennwwll <jennwwll@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:18 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jennifer Wong Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 620 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1003 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Anne Rosten <annerosten43@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:support EXTERNAL “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! -- Please note: I’ve switched to annerosten43@gmail.com from annerosten@yahoo.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 621 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1004 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:matia wagabaza <mwagabaza@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:30 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Matia Wagabaza 1228 Pine Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 622 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1005 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Sam Lonigro <samlonigro@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:32 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Save Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. It makes the city feel alive and welcoming when walking around instead of all businesses being forced to operate behind their storefront fac ades and closed doors! Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Samantha Lonigro 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 623 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1006 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Aliya Sovani <aliyajasmine@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:36 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Aliya Jasmine Sovani 90404 Very Respectfully, Aliya Jasmine @AliyaJasmine | www.aliyajasmine.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 624 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1007 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Kurtweb <kurtweb@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:40 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Kurt Richter Item 7.A 06/08/21 625 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1008 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Shawn Marchetti <shawn.marchetti1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:45 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Shawn Marchetti Item 7.A 06/08/21 626 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1009 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Natalie Alameddine <natalie.alameddine@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:53 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. It makes the city much more lively and enjoyable instead of being couped up inside restaurants. We have the great whether and it’s crazy we don’t have nearly enough outdoor dining places as we should for a beach city. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Natalie Alameddine 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 627 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1010 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Mullens <mamullens@truecar.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:46 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Matt Mullens 2800 Neilson Way Santa Monica 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 628 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1011 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Nigel Stewart <nigelstewart@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:57 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:I Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Nigel Stewart 2932 2nd St. PS ‐ Yes the above is a form letter but I also wanted to add personally that I have been a resident home owner on 2nd Street for over 18 years and I think closing Main St. to traffic will be GREAT for our community. Item 7.A 06/08/21 629 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1012 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Camille Hannant <camillehannant@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In support of Item 7A EXTERNAL “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Camille Hannant ‐ Item 7.A 06/08/21 630 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1013 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Phelps <chris@saltscure.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Continuation of Outdoor dining and business activity EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica business owner/manager/employee, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Chris Phelps Breakfast by Salts Cure Item 7.A 06/08/21 631 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1014 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:09 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Mary Marlow Subject:Fwd: OPA Update 6/7/21: Speaking up for family-friendly Main St; Extending outdoor dining; Leak leads to Council ethics code EXTERNAL Begin forwarded message: From: Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> Subject: Fwd: OPA Update 6/7/21: Speaking up for family-friendly Main St; Extending outdoor dining; Leak leads to Council ethics code Date: June 7, 2021 at 12:03:35 PM PDT To: Oscar de la Torre <oscar.delatorre@smgov.net>, Christine Parra <christine.parra@smgov.net>, Gleam Davis <gleam.davis@smgov.net>, "Kristin.McCowan@smgov.net" <Kristin.McCowan@smgov.net>, Phil Brock <Phil.Brock@SMgov.net>, Sue Himmelrich <sue.himmelrich@smgov.net> Cc: Mary Marlow <mmarlow7@icloud.com> In the interest of transparency, I am forwarding this email from the Ocean Park Association urging support for their plan to close Main Street on weekends in spite of the opening of indoor dining and business reopening. IN a tight city budget, where does the money come from to pay for barricades, police protection, etc.? I am a former president to OPA and worked with the police, firemen and public works on closing Main Street for the July 4th Parade for eight years. It was costly to eliminate parking meters, erect and man barricades and clean up after the crowd cleared by noon. Closing on weekends will be much more costly and complicated and likely affect non‐dining businesses as explained by a few Main Street retail business owners in letters to the editor. Please reconsider closing Main Street on weekends, Sincerely, Mary Marlow Chair, Santa Monica Transparency Project Former President of OPA Begin forwarded message: From: "Ocean Park Association" <admin@oceanparkassociation.org> Subject: OPA Update 6/7/21: Speaking up for family-friendly Main St; Extending outdoor dining; Leak leads to Council ethics code Date: June 7, 2021 at 8:15:05 AM PDT To: "Mary Marlow" <m.marlow@verizon.net> Item 7.A 06/08/21 632 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1015 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Reply-To: "Marc Morgenstern" <marcjmorgenstern@gmail.com> To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Speaking up for family-friendly Main St... Extending outdoor dining... Leak leads to Council ethics code To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.  Main Street Pilot: Some of Ocean Park's fondest moments have been when we reclaimed Main St. temporarily for pedestrians: the 4th of July Parade, Summer Soulstice, and COAST. City Council votes tomorrow night on a pilot plan to close two blocks of Main to traffic on four summer weekends. It's a mere test to gauge how limited closures can revitalize our streets post-COVID for our families while helping merchants and the environment. Read OPA's letter.  A small minority of naysayers doesn't even want to try a test. If you care about Main St's future, please email City Council in support of our pilot project at council@smgov.net.  Our 4th of July parade is off again this year, but OPA hopes to get permission and funding to resume a safe parade, perhaps late in the summer or fall.  Outdoor Dining Extension: It's so great to see barricades relocated to open up more parking spaces on Main now helping protect parklets on Montana Ave. Council also votes tomorrow on extending use of public spaces for outdoor dining popularized during the pandemic.  Code of Ethics: After confidential information leaked during the closed- door search for a new City Manager, Council will consider whether to adopt a "Code of Conduct and Ethics." Council members met over the weekend about the search, but no announcement has been made. Item 7.A 06/08/21 633 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1016 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8  More Council Matters: In another jam-packed meeting, Council also takes up an anti-hate crimes proposal and an adjustment to limits on home sharing.  More COVID Cases: Less than two weeks before fully reopening the state's economy, COVID continues to spread in LA County, with 15 new deaths and 285 new cases reported Saturday. The deaths came primarily to unvaccinated individuals, said Barbara Ferrer, the County’s public health director.  Vaccination Update: With area vaccine rates rising, LA County is closing its four major vaccination sites beginning with the Northridge location today. Smaller sites will continue to operate.  Rewards for Shots: Between now and Thursday, anyone who gets a first-dose vaccine at a county or city-run vaccination site will be entered for a chance to win season tickets to the Dodgers or LA Football Club.  Street Sweeping: Our Man on the Street, who can often be spotted picking up stray litter around the OP, reminds us that this is street sweeping week. Please remember to abide by the signs and move your car.  As local as local gets ..... Join our next weekly OPA Connects Zoom Wed., June 9 @ noon Become an OPA Member | Join us on Facebook | Subscribe to this Email Unsubscribe Item 7.A 06/08/21 634 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1017 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Lucas Hakim de Rezende <lucashakim@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Lucas Item 7.A 06/08/21 635 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1018 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Terry Diamond <tdiamond@lbombs.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:10 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, My wife & 6mo baby love the outdoor dining!! We walk down every weekend. Let's please keep it. Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Terry Diamond Item 7.A 06/08/21 636 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1019 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Clément Bosson <cbosson09@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Clement Bosson Item 7.A 06/08/21 637 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1020 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Jey Associates. - Lisa Jey Davis Schanley <ldavis@jey-associates.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:14 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Please read this Mayor & City Council EXTERNAL Dear esteemed Mayor & Santa Monica Council Members, Please do the Santa Monica business corridor a favor and extend Outdoor Dining to become a permanent part of Santa Monica life... Also, please support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer! It is extremely disheartening to see that the reason we all moved her ‐ at least to the Main Street district (the great walkable shops and dining) has been largely depleted mostly since 2008, due in part to the economy and lack of innovative approaches to help businesses survive (and from competing districts like Abbott Kinney and Third Street Promenade). THIS is innovative and is obviously quite popular. Your meter revenue or parking ticket losses should be largely recouped by the income taxes paid by the increased business! Plus, your citizens and voters need this and want this. When there are more seats available for dining, more people come, and they spend more money. Everyone wins. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! I would also like to know when (date, time and location) this will be addressed, heard and decided upon by the City Council as well. Thank you! Lisa J Davis Schanley 2435 2nd Street, Apt 5 310.384.0325 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 638 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1021 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:suziselt@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please close Main Street to cars for as long as possible EXTERNAL Hi, I have lived in Santa Monica since 2003. I love this city and I am very involved in it’s health, well‐being, and political functioning. Please close Main Street to vehicular traffic for as long as possible. I strongly support the current vote to close Main Street. Suzanne Iselt 618 Pico Place Santa Monica, CA since 2003 310.382.4622 Item 7.A 06/08/21 639 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1022 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Anonymous <hd_mdr@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:25 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Hilary DeCamp 1705 Ocean Ave #412 Item 7.A 06/08/21 640 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1023 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Leslie Lehr <lesliejlehr@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Leslie Lehr Item 7.A 06/08/21 641 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1024 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:layla parvis <laylaparvis@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Layla Item 7.A 06/08/21 642 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1025 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:klzuniga <klzuniga@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Kenneth Zuniga & Evelyn Pavon Sent from my T‐Mobile 4G LTE Device Item 7.A 06/08/21 643 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1026 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Susy Borlido <susy.borlido@sustainableworks.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:42 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support pilot weekend partial closure of Main Street! EXTERNAL Dear Council, I work in Santa Monica as a contractor on behalf of Sustainable Works and regularly shop and dine on Main Street. I am strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Not only will it be a positive action to reduce climate change - but closing streets also gives people the opportunity to walk Main Street - breathe cleaner air - and get exercise. I recently visited the City of Ventura and on February 8, 2021, the Ventura City Council approved to extend Downtown Ventura's Main Street Moves permit through January 2022. If they can do it ‐ we can! Please allow the Santa Monica community to continue to enjoy shopping, outdoor dining, takeout, and more in the closure area ‐ Ventura closed down six blocks, which is open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic only. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Susy Borlido I Co-Executive Director TRUE Advisor | Certified Professional in Sustainable Resource Management Green Business and COVID Assurance Programs Sustainable Works | 1744 Pearl St | Santa Monica, CA 90405 310.458.8716 x2 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the In ternet. 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Item 7.A 06/08/21 644 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1027 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Diana Ushiyama <dianaushiyama@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas Program. Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. As you certainly know, business levels in the hospitality industry were hard hit during the pandemic and many eateries did not survive. Those that did were fortunate... in large part because of this program. Santa Monica is my childhood home, and I return every other weekend to visit/bring groceries to my aging parents. As I drove by my old stomping grounds the past 15 months, I was impressed by the resiliency and resourcefulness of restaurant owners and truly believe their outdoor dining spaces reimagined and rebuilt my beloved city for the better. Santa Monica may enjoy sunshine and ocean breezes year round, but you hold the key ingredient for its restaurant's recipe for success. With that, I appreciate your time and consideration and trust your local hotels and restaurants will be allowed to continue to serve residents and visitors outdoors this summer and hopefully, beyond. With gratitude, Diana Ushiyama 92677 Item 7.A 06/08/21 645 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1028 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Dave Giglio <davegiglio87@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 12:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas Extension EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dave Giglio 90291 Item 7.A 06/08/21 646 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1029 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Shiromama <yobuddy1234@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Rick Shirey ‐‐ Item 7.A 06/08/21 647 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1030 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Lara <jason@luxelab.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:06 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Continuation of Outdoor dining and business activity EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica business owner/manager/employee, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Jason Lara Partner + Opertions + Stylist 310.255.9900 ‐ Salon 310.780.8410 ‐ Mobile Item 7.A 06/08/21 648 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1031 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jasper Kok <jasperfkok@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; +sue.himmelrich@smgov.net; +kristin.mccowan@smgov.net; +phil.brock@smgov.net; +gleam.davis@smgov.net; +oscar.delatorre@smgov.net; +Kevin.McKeown@smgov.net; +christine.parra@smgov.net Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, My family and I moved to Santa Monica because it is relatively walkable and bikeable. I would like to thank you for all you have done and are doing to achieve that. I therefore strongly support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Best wishes, Jasper Kok Item 7.A 06/08/21 649 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1032 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:David Sirh <dsirh@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. Having a more people friendly Main Street makes it more livable and encourages my family to walk or bike more often. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! David Sirh Sunset Park Sent from my iPad Pro Item 7.A 06/08/21 650 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1033 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Wagner <bobwag2000@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support for The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Robert Wagner Item 7.A 06/08/21 651 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1034 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Adam Simon <adamsimonx@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Adam Simon 2646 4th St. 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 652 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1035 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:cg@ai-architects.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Corinna Gebert 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 653 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1036 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:cg@ai-architects.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and city council, I am writing you to support the increase of walkable, pleasant outdoor spaces - apart from being strongly in favor of keeping outdoor dining on our sidewalks in perpetuity, I think the idea to close Main Street to vehicular traffic for a few weekends this summer is a fantastic one. Please support and expand these ways of letting santa Monica live up to it’s full potential and take advantage of our gorgeous southern California climate! with kind regards, Corinna Gebert Santa Monica resident and business owner Item 7.A 06/08/21 654 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1037 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Charlotte Mallo <charlotte.mallo@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:43 PM To:Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; councilmtgitems Subject:'Main St Closure' - A Concerning Rhetoric EXTERNAL Dear Members of the City Council, The intention of my email is not about the closure itself, but about the divisive rhetoric used by the so- called 'Main St Neighbors Coalition'. The 'Coalition' flyer and emails use rhetorical strategies aiming to polarize opinions that are easy to recognize. They create mistrust between citizens and fingerpointing towards a common enemy "The Main St bars and restaurants have been trying to keep this under wraps" and illustrating the initiative as a conspiracy. The tone is all but unifying and calm- is the use of caps intentional or part of the heritage of the last presidential term? "This is NOT about Al Fresco dining on sidewalks fronting restaurants. It is about a FULL STREET CLOSURE to all cars, delivery ..."? I found it sad and alarming to see that this kind of discourse in our city, where we are all neighbors. The US political landscape is polarized enough. Regardless of their political opinions, we need our representatives to behave as role models. Please be exemplary, encourage constructive dialogue, unification and tolerance. Thank you so much, and looking forward to attending the council meeting. Charlotte Item 7.A 06/08/21 655 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1038 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Irvina Kanarek <irvinak@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Clerk Mailbox Subject:I support item 7A! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I am excited that the city council is voting to pedestrianize Main St on the weekends this summer (and I hope you make it permanent!). Pedestrianized streets encourage foot and bicycle traffic, which bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. It's also much more relaxing and enjoyable to eat outdoors on a pedestrianized street than a street clogged with cars. I very much support this idea and ask that you vote in support of the program! Irvina Kanarek 1800 Block of Euclid Street To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.photo IRVINA KANAREK (510) 459-1630 | irvinak@gmail.com Create your own email signature To help prprivacy, Mprevented download from the In Item 7.A 06/08/21 656 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1039 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:petergellerman <pwgesq@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:37 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Proposed Main Street Weekend Closures EXTERNAL Hello I am an Ocean Park resident and business owner. I park my car 24/7 at 2510 Main Street. I object any proposed weekend closure of Main Street ‐ if it will limit my garage access and use of my car. There are two subterranean parking garages on the 2500 Block which can only be accessed by Main Street driveways. Depriving Main Street parking lot users of ingress and egress would be a very unfair taking. Please do not close the Main Street 2500 Block off at any time. Peter W. Gellerman 2510 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405‐3581 310 396 2485 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message is intended to be viewed only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited without the sender's prior permission. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, or if you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e‐mail, and delete the message and all copies of it from your computer system. Item 7.A 06/08/21 657 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1040 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 658 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1041 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Donald Sutherland <donalddeepred@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 659 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1042 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Cara Garfield <cara.garfield@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox Subject:Closing Main Street EXTERNAL Hello! I wanted to voice my support for closing Main Street in Santa Monica to vehicular traffic for a few weekends in the summer. I think this is a great idea and would help on a number of levels. It would make the area more friendly for dining and gathering outside ‐ it's not really pleasant to dine outside right now as cars zoom past you ‐ and help encourage people to patronize businesses on Main Street. I also think it would have a positive environmental impact and encourage biking and walking instead of driving. I really hope you vote in favor of closing Main Street to vehicular traffic! Thank you for your time and consideration, Cara Garfield Ocean Park Resident ‐‐ Cara Garfield (202) 297‐5361 Item 7.A 06/08/21 660 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1043 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:kitty.chong@zefr.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:29 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [Kitty Chong] Item 7.A 06/08/21 661 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1044 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel K. Mawae <daniel.mawae@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Daniel Mawae Item 7.A 06/08/21 662 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1045 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Chelsea Palmer <chelseapalmer3@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:23 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Hello, As a Santa Monica resident and patron of Main Street, I wanted to express my support for the "Al Fresco" outdoor dining and Main Street pilot program to close blocks over summer weekends. As a person at high risk for covid, I am only doing outdoor dining right now. I also believe that the extended outdoor dining options make excellent use of the beautiful Santa Monica climate and would like to see those become a permanent fixture. Main Street has lots of parking in the lots, so there is no need for the street parking. Sincerely, Chelsea Palmer Item 7.A 06/08/21 663 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1046 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:mark.gorman@yahoo.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:15 PM To:Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; kristen.mccowan@smgov.net Cc:councilmtgitems; Lane Dilg; David Martin; Jacqueline Seabrooks Subject:Item 7A The Main St Closing Party EXTERNAL As many people have noted (I have seen no facts to the contrary) there will be very little, if any, economic benefit to the City from closing Main Street. So it is just a big open street party - probably be lots of fun I know the City is proposing to pay for the closings from $70,000 of unused LA Metro funds - and not spend City money. But it certainly sends a bad message to city staff, the libraries and the crossing guard folks - who are all sacrificing - to throw a party for a few bars (Jamesons being the big winner). With years of financial hardship ahead, it is too early for the City to be celebrating. Will you want to be seen on the street celebrating while trash truck operators are down to single person crews ? The very tight budget for 4 weekends is worrying because they are scrimping everywhere to make it work. Not a good thing when public safety is at stake. So say NO to this senseless idea Mark Gorman 2642 2nd St Item 7.A 06/08/21 664 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1047 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Grace Morrison <gracemorrison88@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Grace Morrison Item 7.A 06/08/21 665 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1048 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:monkeyinfo@aol.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:30 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I OPPOSE THE MAIN STREET CLOSURE ! EXTERNAL Please no not ruin our neighborhood with traffic and noise ! Its not safe for our kids and pets ! Steve Stafford 3rd St Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 666 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1049 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Elena Battistini <ilamas36@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Continuation of Outdoor dining and business activity EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica business owner/manager/employee, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Elena battistini Forma Restaurant 1610 Montana Ave Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 667 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1050 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Selena Kingsley <sjkingsley2@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:23 PM To:council@smcgov.net; councilmtgitems Subject:Al Fresco Dining & MS Pilot Program EXTERNAL Hi, I live in 90405, and I am writing to support both the extension of al fresco dining and the Main Street Pilot Program. I'm in favor of a permanent closure of Main to vehicle traffic, and while I know that is unlikely to happen, this is a good start. Thanks, Selena Kingsley Item 7.A 06/08/21 668 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1051 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Andy Liberman <teachins1@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:SuPpOrT for ItEm 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, Close Main Street for the betterment of the people in Santa Monica‐in more ways than one. As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 669 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1052 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Caro Vilain <carovilain@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:22 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, Thank you for all your hard work. As a Santa Monica resident, I strongly support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 670 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1053 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Justine Miller <info@rhythmofsimplicity.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:19 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monic a, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to con tinue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Justine Miller 90066 Item 7.A 06/08/21 671 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1054 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Stephan Corbel <stephancorbel@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and please ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street. Sincerely, Stephan Corbel City Clerk - Please include this letter in the Public Record for Item 7-A. At the City Council Meeting of June 8, 2021 Item 7.A 06/08/21 672 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1055 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Carrie Lonis <carrielonis@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:17 PM To:Clerk Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:I support item 7A! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I am excited that the city council is voting to pedestrianize Main St on the weekends this summer (and I hope you make it permanent!). Pedestrianized streets encourage foot and bicycle traffic, which bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. It's also much more relaxing and enjoyable to eat outdoors on a pedestrianized street than a street clogged with cars. I very much support this idea and ask that you vote in support of the program! Carrie Lonis 1200 block 10th Street Item 7.A 06/08/21 673 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1056 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:April DS <april.destefano@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; +sue.himmelrich@smgov.net; +kristin.mccowan@smgov.net; +phil.brock@smgov.net; +gleam.davis@smgov.net; +oscar.delatorre@smgov.net; +Kevin.McKeown@smgov.net; +christine.parra@smgov.net Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Thank you, April Item 7.A 06/08/21 674 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1057 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Misti Kerns <mkerns@santamonica.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:23 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining-Experience Management Plan EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, As you may recall, prior to the pandemic, the Destination Experience Management Plan research called out the desire of our residents and visitors to explore outdoor dining throughout our city and celebrate its beach front and neighborhoods. Our weather and location certainly make Santa Monica a perfect place to extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program on a more permanent basis and we encourage you to do so. In fact, it would seem this is more important than ever. My daily discussions with our Santa Monica restaurants continue to be around some of the most difficult challenges they have ever faced, and we are certainly not out of the woods yet. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support on a temporary basis , has keep many of them afloat and people working. Our recovery is starting slowly, but we need to look beyond summer and at all options in our control to support our businesses especially those small independents who the difference in making it another year depend on how many seats they have available. We are anxious for June 15, but nothing will be back to normal in the restaurant businesses for quite some time as back rent and those helpful loans need to be paid back. Cost of goods have increased, and the new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to their success. We encourage us all to try new things in this “new normal” and to be brave in our approach perhaps the proposed pilot program on Main Street with a focus on working out all details with local residents and businesses with a collaborative spirit which could be a big success. And we believe that another important step in the revitalization of the Downtown is to encourage you to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding granting Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. authority and responsibility for managing community‐serving events and programming in the downtown district, with direction to return with any proposed modifications to the event ordinance determined necessary to accomplish, truly a game changer for the area. Thank you for your time and service to our community. Misti Misti Kerns, CMP CDME President/CEO SANTA MONICA TRAVEL & TOURISM 2427 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 E. mkerns@santamonica.com P. 310.319.6263 W. santamonica.com Facebook \ Twitter \ Instagram \ LinkedIn \ Shopify \ Pinterest Item 7.A 06/08/21 675 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1058 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Explore local business specials, outdoor activities and learn about our Santa Monica Shines Assurance Program. Working from home? Enjoy our curated Santa Monica playlist. Please travel responsibly! Item 7.A 06/08/21 676 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1059 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Neil Rampal <neilrampal@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:19 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I SUPPORT ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Neil Rampal Item 7.A 06/08/21 677 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1060 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Barri Sturm <emailbarri@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 678 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1061 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Sonya Sones <cookiesss@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:PLEASE APPROVE item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, It's a win win win win! Good for the pedestrians and the cyclists and the businesses and the environment! Thanks, Sonya Sones 45 year resident of Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 679 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1062 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Katharine King <kingkl@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE VOTE for the Main St Pilot Partial Weekend Closures!! EXTERNAL Dear Councilmembers, I am an 24 year Ocean Park resident and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for 4 weekends this summer. Particularly, as there will not be a Fourth of Judy Parade or other public events events on the street this year, it's way to bring excitement, vitality and festivity to the Street as we all try and bring the economic lifeblood back to our neighborhood. It makes me weep to see all the vacant storefronts on the street.. For merchants that are concerned about about losing business, I ask that they be given permission and assistance in having outdoor sidewalk sale type opportunities, which will add to the festive environment and increase their visibility. Like folks everywhere, we've been in uncharted territory for a year and a half. Let's be bold and take this opportunity and learn a little more from this one extra step to see what works (and what doesn't work). We won't know anything if we don't try it! Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Thank You for Your Support the Pilot! Katharine King Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 396‐0799 Office kingkl@aol.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 680 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1063 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:edmund@spaderejuvenation.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:57 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on Main Street Pilot Closure Program ITEM 7A Importance:High EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I own and operate a day spa business and would like to bring to your attention of my observation from the recent June 06th Sunday encounter. It was at around 12:30pm when a couple of my clients called in running late due to their struggle(s) in looking for parking spaces at Lot #9 from behind our shop. While it appeared to be unusually quiet at my storefront on Main Street during that period of time, I took the initiative to go around the building and checked out the congestion situation. They were right about it and we’re not even near the summer beach tourist season yet. While I support parklets and Al Fresco dining to help restaurants and even letting Jameson’s Pub to use our storefront parklet space in hope to help supporting their business during the pandemic trying times, I, along with many others, have lost significant convenient parking for our own customers. K-rails remain in place where there are no food serving businesses, depriving me of valuable on street parking. Until the merchant association can come up with a more constructive plan in alleviating the shortage of parking spaces as it is, I would like to express my grave concerns and hence oppose the proposed closure of Main Street. My customers depend on easy access to my store, and drive by visibility is my best advertisement. Not everyone can afford to acquire a Uber/LYFT cab service, let alone these services will cost them additional time/ expenses plus any inconveniences. And where will the designated drop off/pick up zone be at in the area? Business is now returning to normal, slowly, and week-ends are our busiest times. There will be potential customers, primarily from outside the community, who will not be able to conveniently park near our stores and, out of frustration, and will leave the area for somewhere else. P.S. Please be informed that I do have data in my appointment system to back up my observation in the decrease in out of town visitors from this last weekend. Thank you for your attention! Best regards Edmund K Mui Spa de Rejuvenation LLC 2710 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 310‐8184 (Main) edmund@spaderejuvenation.com www.SpaDeRejuvenation.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 681 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1064 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Leonora <leonorasc@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; +sue.himmelrich@smgov.net; +kristin.mccowan@smgov.net; +phil.brock@smgov.net; +gleam.davis@smgov.net; +oscar.delatorre@smgov.net; +Kevin.McKeown@smgov.net; +christine.parra@smgov.net Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 682 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1065 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Yuna J. <yuna.j@evavarro.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [Yuna Jargalsaikhan] [PRO-CONTRACT INC] 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 683 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1066 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Maggie Castillo <maggie.c@evavarro.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:*Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Margarita Castillo 90255 Item 7.A 06/08/21 684 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1067 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Yuna J. <yuna.j@evavarro.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Make outdoor dining permanent + Support Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our commercial corridors need all the help they can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors and being open to innovative pilot programs like the one Main Street and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City. Thank you! [Yuna Jargalsaikhan] [Core Systems Distribution Corp] Item 7.A 06/08/21 685 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1068 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Frank Greenberg <fakgeb@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 2:38 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Cc:Santa Monica City Manager's Office; editor@smdp.com Subject:Misrepresentation by Main Street EXTERNAL Dear Councillors, I just received a disingenuous email from the Main Street association combining outdoor dining with closing down Main Street. The two are completely different issues. I am 100% for outdoor dining, but 100% against closing down Main Street for the reasons I wrote to you before which are below. I would only consider it if all businesses (not just the bars) agreed to closure and the businesses picked up 100% of the costs. Taxpayers should not be subsidising for profit businesses. Best regards, Frank On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Frank Greenberg <fakgeb@gmail.com> wrote: I am against the proposed shutdown of Main Street largely due to the huge costs and logistical issues such a closure would cause. We have a fire station adjacent to Main Street and multiple bus routes ( it is one thing to close down at substation costs for a few hours in the 4th, but this is just not realistic). I would only support closure if all of the businesses voted to close it (not just the vocal and organised bars/restaurants), the businesses who benefitted paid the actual costs (street barriers, police and fire charges, rerouting of busses/trash, homeless services) and fire and police. signed off there would be no adverse impact on health and safety. I’m all for the outdoor dining on the sidewalks and parking spaces if those businesses who use the public space pay for the costs. While this closure may benefit a few bars, what about the traditional retailers who require customers to drive and park to shop? For every business which benefits there will be several which suffer. Can you imagine the trash and homeless tents which will appear? How are you going to safely close off the street like you do for the farmers market? I recall the devastation, deaths and lawsuits the city suffered because of one elderly driver. We do have a closed off pedestrianised street ‐ Third Street which is suffering and in terrible trouble. Have we given up on downtown and are looking to move Third Street to Main Street? Finally there is a tumour which I hope is not true that a council member lives near Main Street and is trying to find ways to reduce traffic by their home. This is clearly not a reason to close it down. Thank you for your attention. Frank Item 7.A 06/08/21 686 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1069 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) Pump Station & Nurtury Dedicated Child Safety Seat Installation Area – Our Lifeline Requires Weekend Vehicular Access – Only Available from Main Street Item 7.A 06/08/21 687 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1070 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Wendy Baker <wendyjeanbaker@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:27 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you Wendy baker Item 7.A 06/08/21 688 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1071 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Spiersch <mattyindustries@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Continuation of Outdoor dining and business activity EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica business owner/manager/employee, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Matt Spiersch Art’s Table 1002 Montana Ave ‐‐ Matt Spiersch Catalyst Hospitality 818‐512‐9995 Item 7.A 06/08/21 689 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1072 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Keith Botner <keith.botner@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Kind regards, Keith Botner Item 7.A 06/08/21 690 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1073 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Stauffer <govaffairs@smchamber.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support for Item 7.a. - Santa Monica Outdoors Attachments:Chamber re Item 7a Santa Monica Outdoors - SUPPORT.pdf EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please find attached a letter from the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce in support of item 7.a. on the Tuesday June 8th agenda. The Chamber supports all components of this item. Thank you, Matt Stauffer Executive Vice President of External Affairs Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Item 7.A 06/08/21 691 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1074 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Christine Williams <cwsantamonica51@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:56 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:MAIN STREET CLOSURE Attachments:Untitled document.pdf EXTERNAL Item 7.A 06/08/21 692 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1075 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Miya Taguchi <miya.taguchi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Miya Taguchi Item 7.A 06/08/21 693 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1076 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:kristin dossetti <kristin@lezinque.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. Thank you, Kristin kristin dossetti 310.251.4822 Item 7.A 06/08/21 694 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1077 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Pump Station & Nurtury ECommerce <psnecommerce@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 3:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Cheryl Petran; Corky Harvey; hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Pump Station comment on June 8th Council Mtg ITEM # 7A Attachments:Pump Station Car Seat Installation Area & Access.pdf EXTERNAL Hello Council Members and staff: Steve Petran here, on behalf of The Pump Station & Nurtury team, Owner Cheryl Petran & founder Corky Harvey. Cheryl & I are also longtime Santa Monica residents. As you may know, The Pump Station is a business that has been supporting expectant and new Westside families, in a variety of ways, since 1986. I'm glad to report the pandemic hasn't killed us off yet! A significant reason for that is our wonderful new location at 2727 Main Street. Perhaps the single most important reason we chose this location is that it substantially improved our effectively available parking. Our private parking is located in the rear of the building via a 'passthrough', in a somewhat unique configuration on Main Street (please see attached). We use it for our daily customers & staff, of course, but control of this private parking also allows us to supply additional services that support these new families. We are intrigued by the experiment that is the MS closure pilot program, on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. However, I'm reaching out because we've become aware that the first draft 'map' of the closure has been recently re‐ thought, and apparently now entails the complete closure of the entire block between Hill and Ashland. That impacts us significantly, and negatively in ways the original plan did not. Allow me to briefly explain. Background: Much like the restaurants, we've lost 60%+ of our business due to the pandemic. BUT ‐ a few of the aforementioned services are keeping us alive ‐ one in particular, the installation of child safety seats. As an example, you may know that by law infants may not be released from the hospital until a child safety seat is properly installed in a vehicle. Some parents of course do it themselves, but many are not comfortable with the process, and as a result turn to us for our expertise. Our installers are trained, certified, and experienced, and we frequently are booked solid in advance with a full schedule each weekend. In addition the trend across the country is that this service is generally no longer available from trained installers at government agencies as it once may have Item 7.A 06/08/21 695 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1078 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 been. We provide it for free to anyone who purchases a safety seat from us, and for a nominal charge for customers who bring their own seat. Providing this service has proven essential to our survival, as it is a point of differentiation that allows us to compete effectively against online entities selling the same products (who aren't located in Santa Monica, of course). Again, this is precisely why we chose this location, and it has functioned beautifully. Another welcome development at 2727 Main is that weekends are more productive! Much more so than at our prior Wilshire location. We were excited to hear of this Main Street experiment and see the first draft map, as it allowed vehicular access and the ability to continue to operate a full schedule at The Pump Station. However, we understand it has been changed ‐ perhaps without full awareness of the damage it will do to the "green shoots" in our business that we're finally beginning to see. A complete closure of vehicular access to our workspace behind 2727 Main would be extremely tough for us. It's our lifeline right now. It unfortunately trashes the strategy we devised to stay alive during this time. We look forward to and generally support this closure experiment. The implementation in the 'first map' would have not caused us any harm. However, a full closure of Main from Hill to Ashland would be damaging, and of course contrary to the goals of the original idea. We view our loss of staff parking, trash pickup, etc as minor matters that can be solved and offset by the benefits of the bigger concept. However in the absence of a mitigating strategy creating a workspace accessible for expecting and new parents, the inability to conduct those services would be a substantial blow to us. We would greatly appreciate further discussion, and best effort to make that 'first map' workable and preserve access to our workspace. Thank you! Steve Petran Pump Station Co‐Owner M: 310‐291‐3999 Item 7.A 06/08/21 696 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1079 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:merc <mercibeas@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Make Outdoor Dining Permanent + Support Main Street Pilot! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I am writing to *SUPPORT* the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program AND the Main Street Pilot program this summer to close a few blocks where most of the restaurants are so we can move towards a safer, more pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better, and brought much needed life to the area. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Sincerely, Mercedes Mira 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 697 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1080 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jeff Bara <jeffbara@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program ‐ and beyond! We should continue to take advantage of the greatest climate in the world. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jeff Bara 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 698 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1081 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Sarah Montgomery <sarah.m.montgomery@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Keep outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Sarah Montgomery 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 699 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1082 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Philip Alford <alford.philip@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Philip Alford 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 700 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1083 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Cecilia Rimér <ceciliarimer@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:12 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:"WHAT IS THE MAIN STREET CLOSURE PLAN?": June 8 Council Agenda Item 7.A.6 EXTERNAL Thank you for helping protect our neighborhood and the quality of life of those of us who live here. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ COUNCIL EMAIL FROM MAIN STREET NEIGHBORS Main Street Neighbors is a coalition of neighborhood residents and merchants concerned about the harmful impact of a full Main Street closure on adjacent neighborhoods and Main Street retailers. Our mission has been to inform and educate those most immediately affected by the June 8, 2021 Council vote on closure, something neither the City, OPA, nor the Main Street Business Improvement Association lobbying for bars and restaurants who stand to benefit has done. We want a vibrant, neighborhood serving street. Our immediate concern is NOT about Al Fresco dining and parklets. It IS about a plan for a FULL STREET CLOSURE to all emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and cars, and its negative impact on residential safety and quality of life. We have physically distributed an informative flyer to all residents living near the proposed Main Street closure and to most retailers. We have personally spoken with many of the residents. The vast majority did not know anything about the proposed plan or the Council’s June 8 vote. The vast majority were opposed once they considered the surge of traffic through, and the loss of parking and increase in rowdy bar and restaurant patrons in their neighborhoods. They questioned where emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, cars, and motorcycles would be diverted, and where they would be able to park in their own neighborhoods. We could not answer residents’ questions. Neither does the “plan” presented to you for vote on June 8. In our judgment, the proposed pilot plan presented to you for vote on June 8 is no plan at all. It only basically defines closure from Hill to Kinney on weekends. MOST CRITICALLY FOR YOUR PURPOSES AND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND MAIN STREET MERCHANTS THE “PLAN” LACKS: Item 7.A 06/08/21 701 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1084 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6  A detailed traffic diversion plan, including most importantly, a plan for emergency vehicles  A precise definition of weekend including hours  Exactly how many and specifically which “pilot” weekends are planned?  What will the total hard costs and costs of City labor be? Where else could these dollars be spent by our cash‐strapped City? E.g. more crossing guards?  What will determine whether to stop or continue the pilot? There are no comprehensive neighborhood or retail merchant impact evaluation plans offered Main Street Neighbors urges you to defeat this ill‐conceived plan. In the alternative, postpone your vote and direct staff to return with a plan which specifically addresses what the current plan lacks. In the interim, please direct staff to mail City notices of the next Council meeting scheduled to consider a more detailed and informative plan to all residents and Main Street merchants within the boundaries between the beach and 4th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard and the City’s limits. Thank you for your consideration and your service. Main Street Neighbors Cecilia Rimer Sandgren Supporter of Main Street Neighbors Item 7.A 06/08/21 702 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1085 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Pat Ly <pat_ly@ticsoftware.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 703 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1086 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Dan Toscano <d@ntoscano.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:08 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Council Mailbox Subject:Main Street EXTERNAL Hi there! One of the few good byproducts of this awful pandemic was the transformation of Main St. Outdoor dining. Fewer cars. More sense of community (the resilient Santa Monica community that survived the 2020 sh$&! show) Why not keep in place the only good thing that came from this tragedy? Or at least try to see if it’s viable. Make Main Street a true pedestrian heaven! More tables (therefore business) for restaurants might actually keep some of them open! I’m sure you can find parking meter revenues elsewhere, no? Thanks for your consideration. Best, Dan Item 7.A 06/08/21 704 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1087 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Hernandez <chrisbjj@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:01 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 705 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1088 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Andrea Abler <andrea.m.abler@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Andrea Abler 90018 Item 7.A 06/08/21 706 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1089 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Doherty <go_sox@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:23 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed the City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kevin Doherty 22202 Item 7.A 06/08/21 707 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1090 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Barbara Lao <lao.barbara@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, BARBARA M. LAO 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 708 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1091 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Natasha <nnathan3@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant owner and resident, the past year has been the most difficult change we have ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans and your support by allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you. Respectfully, Natasha Nathan Managing Partner - The Lobster 1602 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica, CA 90401 (c) 310-991-1228 - (e) nnathan3@aol.com www.thelobster.com Facebook + Instagram - @thelobstersm Item 7.A 06/08/21 709 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1092 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Mainardi <mike.mainardi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:05 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:SUPPORT ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you! Mike Item 7.A 06/08/21 710 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1093 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) June 8, 2021 City Council City of Santa Monica 1685 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 RE: SUPPORT agenda item 7.a – Santa Monica Outdoors Dear Mayor and Council Members, On behalf of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, we want to express our support for item 7.a on tonight’s agenda. Through the great work of City staff, working in partnership with our businesses and stakeholder organizations, business operations moved outdoors where our merchants and restaurateurs could more safely serve customers during the pandemic. This program has proved enormously popular among business operators and customers alike, and we urge you to make it permanent across the entire city—the Pier, the BIDs and Boulevards, and Downtown (PBD). Transforming our streets into outdoor plazas and dining areas fits in with longer-term visions for Santa Monica, like the Experience Management Plan led by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism. We believe strongly in our partners at the Main Street Business Improvement Association and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. to deliver world-class experiences to our visitors and residents alike. We once again would like to thank the hard work of staff and the City at large for supporting our businesses during this time. Each component of item 7.a will help Santa Monica’s economy recover stronger than before. Let’s enact this plan and make outdoors the new normal. Thank you, Laurel Rosen, President/CEO Becky Warren, Chair Item 7.A 06/08/21 711 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1094 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) TO: PHIL BR0CK. GLEAM DAVIS OSCAR DELATORRE SUE HIMMELRICH KRIISTIN MCC0WAN KEVIN MCKEOWN CHRISTINE PARRA Christine Williams 2728 3rd Street, #104 Santa Monica, CA 90405 RE:The proposed closure of Main Street. Where will all the traffic go? Not to overlook the buses. When the ways app. began to take hold of the traffic on 3rd Street. It became a bit dangerous to take the dog for a walk. I am firmly against proposal. Item 7.A 06/08/21 712 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1095 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) VIA FAX (310) 477-7455 CASE NUMBER - B1J3R41 Christine Williams 2728 3rd Street, #104 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 877-1641 DPSS - 060 Rancho Park 11110 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064-1709 Attention: Mr. Lang I do not collect UNEMPLOYMENT. I have been disabled for the past 12 yrs My last day of work: September 13, 2010. Please review my record. I am still disabled, unable to work. I collect Social Security and a small pension from the SAG-AFTRA Pension. Enclosed please find the Verification Letter from SAG-AFTRA. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Christine Williams Item 7.A 06/08/21 713 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1096 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) FAX-(310) 477-7455 ATT: MR. LANG FROM CHRISTINE WILLIAMS CASE # B1J3R41 Item 7.A 06/08/21 714 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1097 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:kutcher@comcast.net Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Bruce Kutcher Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 715 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1098 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Drayton Benedict <draytonbenedict@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:32 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Drayton Benedict 90046 Item 7.A 06/08/21 716 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1099 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Kathy Parker <krppt@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:23 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:no main st. closure EXTERNAL I am a new resident on 3rd street between hill and Ashland. It is a privilege to live in this neighborhood and I feel very blessed to find a place here. The narrowing of Main Street for the curbside patios is a nice compromise with more outdoor dining but allowing traffic to drive through. I do NOT agree with closing main street on any regular schedule as it will lead to confusion and increased traffic and less parking on the nearby streets. Consider adding pedestrian crossing lights and lowering the speed limit on Main St. through the dining district. Vote No on closing Main Street to cars. Kathy Parker 2727 3rd st #111 Item 7.A 06/08/21 717 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1100 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Strumpell Kent <kentstrum@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:14 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Cc:Francie Stefan; David Martin; Lane Dilg Subject:Please support Main Street pilot, Item 7A, 6-8-21 City Council EXTERNAL Dear Council Members, I am a Santa Monica resident and I am strongly in favor of the proposal to close a segment of Main Street to car traffic occasionally this summer. Main Street is my favorite retail destination in our city but the constant traffic there, especially heavy on weekends, spoils my enjoyment of this special place. I always try to arrive by walking or biking and the car traffic creates a hazard that can't be ignored. I love the Al Fresco dining opportunities and I think they would be greatly enhanced if motor vehicles were excluded in the segment being considered. The success of Santa Barbara's State Street closure suggests that our Main Street could benefit similarly from this treatment. I also suggest that the pilot program make every effort to accommodate the needs of cyclists to encourage Main Street visitors to arrive by bike. This should include bike valet and/or convenient, highly visible bike lock‐up locations, and presevation of bike lanes on Main street during the closures, if possible. Please support the proposed pilot project for Main Street! Thank you, Kent Strumpell 1211B Michigan Ave. Santa Monica Item 7.A 06/08/21 718 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1101 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Lori Nafshun <gettalife@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:31 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure, Item 13C EXTERNAL Dear Honorable Council Members: I personally love the Main Street outdoor dining experience, and the prioritizing of people over cars. Coast, the one day a year we are allowed to walk or ride our bikes down Main Street without car traffic, is both pleasurable and liberating. It slows things down, and allows our community members to connect with one another. The Main Street Pilot Project deserves an opportunity to see if it works for the Main Street businesses as well as the Ocean Park neighborhood. I look forward to testing it out, and the sales potential it could bring to the merchants. A successful neighborhood serving Main Street is good for everyone. I look forward to having one again, post pandemic. P.S. Please don’t set this project up to fail by not implementing proper traffic and parking mitigation. Thank you for your time. Lori Nafshun 655 Ashland Avenue Santa Monica, CA To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Item 7.A 06/08/21 719 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1102 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Rachel Ginnerty <rginnerty@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining is the best thing to happen to Santa Monica in decades. We have a Mediterranean climate and can eat out almost every day of the year. For whatever reason most apartments don't have outdoor space for eating. So this is our chance. Personally, I will eat out more if the outdoor dining continues. I k ow this will help out local restaurants. Instead of a parking spot we know have a place to gather and socialize. This is so much better. Signed, Rachel Ginnerty 90403 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 720 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1103 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Jodie A Scuticchio <jscuticchio@ft.newyorklife.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:59 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jodie Scuticchio 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 721 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1104 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:amber mcguire <amcguire29@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [Amber mcguire] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 722 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1105 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Laura McDonald <mcdonald.laurad@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. We live in a beautiful city with near perfect weather. It only makes sense to be able to enjoy the outdoors and connect with our community. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] ‐‐ Laura McDonald Cell: (914) 450 8352 Email: McDonald.LauraD@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 723 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1106 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Garrett Pence <gpence@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Garrett Pence 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 724 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1107 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Dillon Kennedy <dillonk@graciefilms.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:40 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Dillon Kennedy 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 725 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1108 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:KAITLIN ZIKA <kaitlin.zika@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, KAITLIN ZIKA 90404 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 726 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1109 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Christine Cunlfife <c2cunliffe@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Supporting Outdoor Dining as a Tourist EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, pleas e allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Christine Cunliffe Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Item 7.A 06/08/21 727 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1110 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Marcy Horky <marcy2023@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:27 PM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council,As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic.I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 728 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1111 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Willy <wowlly@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. It’s has become a necessity to have outside dining in Santa Monica, as our customers have come to expect it and a lot of people are still not ready to dine indoors. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, William OSullivan 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 729 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1112 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Eileen Salmon <eileensalmon@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:22 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Agenda item #7A Main Street Closure EXTERNAL Please vote against this bill which will negatively affect me and my neighbors. I live at 2907 3rd St. There are several times during the summer when Main St. is closed for different events. Those times are neighborhood events for the neighbors. Parking becomes difficult, but it’s tolerable as it’s only a few times a year. Please do NOT pass this bill. Thank you, Eileen Salmon Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 730 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1113 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Angela Mabon <angela@mabon.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 6:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 731 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1114 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Paul Keltner <paulkeltner2003@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Supporting Main St. Weekend Vehicle Closure Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a Ocean Park resident of 21 years (currently at The Shores, formerly 3rd and Ashland) and my family and I LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street to traffic for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. as a walkable thoroughfare with streetside merchants similar to past events such as Soulstice. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Paul Keltner 310 710-6892 (mb) Item 7.A 06/08/21 732 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1115 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:reganlcsw (null) <reganlcsw@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Pat Regan 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 733 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1116 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Tom Paolantonio <tompaolantonio@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Tom Paolantonio 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 734 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1117 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Craig Browner <craig@sunkingtv.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Craig Browner 90404 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 735 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1118 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:J.C. C <sendcwc@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Christopher Clair 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 736 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1119 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Javi Beloso <javibeloso@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:02 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Javier Beloso 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 737 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1120 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth Rifkin <elizabethrifkin@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:00 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 738 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1121 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Karen Rybak <rybak70@netscape.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Streer Clure EXTERNAL Attn: Council Members I am writing in regards to the vote tomorrow on the Main Street Closure. As a resident of 2ns Street the last 42 years, I am asking you NOT to improve the closures, even for test pilot program for the following reasons: - In the Summer months we experience more than usual wrong way drivers on 2n St. -the neighborhood residents will experience more problems because of the accommodation to Main street businesses. Divert the traffic to park behind main Street and not our Streets. - it is unfortunate that the businesses have experienced loss because of COVID; But, let's be realistic about the economy and whether or not this will save the business establishments. -Please note: I rarely patron the stores on Main Street other than Surf Liquor. - Also consider the increase of crime that is likely to occur if it is improved. Again, I am asking all the Counsel Members not to improve the clousre. Thank you in advance. Karen Rybak Item 7.A 06/08/21 739 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1122 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Judie Henninger <judieheyjude@twc.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:59 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Henninger Judie Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Judie Henninger Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 740 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1123 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth King O'Sullivan <elizabethkingosullivan@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:52 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:SUPPORT of Continued Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our city for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. Our restaurants and so many other local businesses are the core of our community. As they look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors as a necessary means to recreate thriving local businesses, and therefore a thriving community. Signed, Elizabeth King Item 7.A 06/08/21 741 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1124 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Joan Flannery <joan.flannery15@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:50 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Joan Flannery ] [90403] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 742 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1125 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Marianne k <mariannekacosta@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Marianne Acosta 90403 Marianne Acosta Mariannekacosta@gmail.com 310‐880‐5409 Item 7.A 06/08/21 743 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1126 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Jeffrey A. Kraut <jkraut@g.ucla.edu> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME]jeffrey a krautmd [YOUR ZIP CODE] 90405 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 744 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1127 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Adams <chrisad0@earthlink.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:40 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Chris Adams 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 745 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1128 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Greg Beron <gberon@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:38 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Gregory Beron 90066 Sent from my iPad Item 7.A 06/08/21 746 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1129 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Partho Kalyani <parthokalyani@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Pat Kal 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 747 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1130 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Flashner <lisaflashner@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:34 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Lisa ___________________________________ Lisa M. Flashner President & Chief Operating Officer Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC *** please note new email address: lisa.flashner@eitm.org *** phone: 310 228 6400 | mobile: 310 666 9739 Item 7.A 06/08/21 748 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1131 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Francis <scott@santamonicabrewworks.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica’s first and only brewery, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Scott Francis President & CEO 1920 Colorado Ave., Suite C Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 828-7629 (brewery) (516) 857-2770 (cell) www.santamonicabrewworks.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 749 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1132 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Armella Stepan <withanet@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:31 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining! EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Armella Stepan 90292 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http‐3A__www.withanet.com&d=DwIFAg&c=MAPW6jERgCI‐ QasJk8afF5SdlVhEdJGfy4ukc‐ 3xZwo&r=d_3_ypOON66xKDYZ7uKy_ZdcPvhypLoHKnUNBWwfYD0&m=uv3YXBTooEtxEik4Dwig2SSq‐ p8i_8QdWHuq_0HlMi0&s=vrQ2I2r0VPjt7kAx‐jM3Jy_z8tU2uExYWz‐aVTcPJcU&e= 310 573 8000 Remember to breathe. Item 7.A 06/08/21 750 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1133 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:alpost82 <alpost82@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR BUSINESS] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 751 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1134 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Jen Bolbat <jen.bolbat@sweetrosecreamery.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 8:24 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from the government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Jen Bolbat, Chef Sweet Rose Creamery Item 7.A 06/08/21 752 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1135 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) June 7, 2021 Ms. Sue Himmelrich, Mayor and Santa Monica City Council City of Santa Monica 1685 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Re: Santa Monica Outdoors: Extending Pandemic-Era Emergency Allowances Including Outdoor Use Permits and Interim Zoning Changes to Support Santa Monica’s Economic Recovery, June 8, 2021, Agenda, Item 7A Dear Mayor Himmelrich and Honorable Council Members: Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) enthusiastically supports the continued use of public and private outdoor space for expanded business operations as we continue our recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. These opportunities are particularly vital to our struggling local restaurants, but support retail and fitness operators too. For many businesses in Santa Monica, the past year has been the most difficult they have ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing them to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines. As restrictions have lifted, businesses have been able to move back indoors, yet many still face financial hardships like paying off back rent and other operating expenses. The use of additional outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get them back on their feet. Increased sales translates into increased general fund revenue for the City, helping to fund critical programs and services. We encourage Council to consider waiving outdoor permit fees for one year (through Jun. 30, 2022), instead of the six months (through Jan. 1, 2022) currently proposed. We also request your support in transferring authority and responsibility for management of events in the downtown district to our organization. These activations are critical for stimulating pedestrian activity in, and visitorship to, the downtown and for restoring the joy of gathering and forging community connections. DTSM has the unique ability, resources, and experience to produce regular programming and assist third-party event producers through the event process, and has been doing so informally for many years. 1351 Third Street Promenade, Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA I 310.393.8355 I info@downtownsm.com Doc ID: c44ff9b18493f84079ca9b5cbdc99dfde12e144e Item 7.A 06/08/21 753 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1136 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) These and other initiatives before you are aligned with City Council’s direction, provided during the study session on the Third Street Promenade Stabilization & Economic Vitality Plan, to advance a vision for the Promenade that prioritizes patronage by local residents and employees. They are also aligned with the City’s branding effort in establishing opportunities to showcase Santa Monica’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit. Embracing our seaside location and our temperate climate by offering more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the SoCal sunshine and dreamy nights will help us emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the City and playing a supporting role in Santa Monica’s resurgence. Sincerely, Kathleen Rawson, CEO Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. cc: DTSM, Inc. Board of Directors DTSM, Inc. Staff Lane Dilg, Interim City Manager David Martin, Director of Planning & Community Development Jennifer Taylor, Economic Development Manager 1351 Third Street Promenade, Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA I 310.393.8355 I info@downtownsm.com Doc ID: c44ff9b18493f84079ca9b5cbdc99dfde12e144e Item 7.A 06/08/21 754 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1137 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jessica Wiler <jesswiler@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:55 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Jessica Wiler Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 755 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1138 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Tenzer <michaelatenzer@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:53 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Dining EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an Ocean Park resident and LOVE the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Michael Tenzer Item 7.A 06/08/21 756 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1139 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Sean Youssefi <sean.youssefi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; +sue.himmelrich@smgov.net; +kristin.mccowan@smgov.net; +phil.brock@smgov.net; +gleam.davis@smgov.net; +oscar.delatorre@smgov.net; +Kevin.McKeown@smgov.net; +christine.parra@smgov.net Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 757 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1140 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:John J. Tilley <jtilley@jacmarllc.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please preserve outdoor life EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I urge you to please extend the use of free outdoor spaces for dining, shopping, fitness & other business operations as our local merchants are in desperate need of extra space to welcome back customers following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the government‐ordered restrictions that have resulted in significant economic losses. As a Santa Monica small business, the past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support in the form of grants and loans, plus your actions allowing us to serve customers outdoors, have been critical lifelines for us and our employees. We look forward to opening further but the truth is our business will not be back to normal after emergency health orders are lifted on June 15, 2021. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you! John Tilley Lincoln Santa Monica, LLC Item 7.A 06/08/21 758 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1141 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Sue Wilbur <suewilb@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:42 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Item 7.A 06/08/21 759 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1142 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Genshaft <scott.genshaft@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 4:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Concerned Citizen: No Main Street Closure EXTERNAL June 7, 2021 RE: Proposed Main Street Closure South of Hill on weekends. To Whom it May Concern: I am writing to express my strong objection to the agenda item for the city council meeting dated June 8, 2021 proposing to close Main Street to traffic south of Hill Street on the weekends. As I know that you are busy, I will provide several bullet points of specific problems with this proposal followed by explanation in the body of this letter. 1. The redirection of traffic flow down neighborhood streets is a safety issue for those of us who have chosen to raise our families in this community (including the many families with young children on 2nd Street where we live). 2. The proposal neglects to take into account the effects on our community retailers who will be adversely effected by attempt to increase traffic to bars. 3. This proposal reflects economic and social inequity by adversely effecting working families in the Ocean Park district as opposed to wealthier families in other parts of Santa Monica, such as those neighboring Montana Avenue. It is not lost upon the members of this community that the proposed closure only includes the border of Santa Monica with Venice. 4. We do not want our community to be adversely effected by the consequences of turning our local shopping area into a rowdy entertainment district. Other similar districts, such as the boardwalk in Venice just blocks away have seen increased crime, public intoxication, harassment of pedestrians, and public deposition of garbage to the extent that this district is no longer safe or comfortable to spend time in. We should not expect any difference on Main Street. As a brief introduction, my wife and I are both physicians who have made a decision to live and raise our family of two young children in Ocean Park on 2nd street based on the friendly child‐safe community of this neighborhood. I am a physician at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and am devoted to the care of the people of our community. Before expanding on the points above, I would say that it is shocking that my family and our neighbors have only learned about these proposals through local information distribution from concerned neighbors. There has been no solicitation of feedback by the city council from the tax payers of our neighborhood as to the impact the proposal would have for our lives and the lives of our children. Decisions should always be made with more deliberate consideration for the lives that are impacted. Item 7.A 06/08/21 760 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1143 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 With regard to point #1, 2nd Street and neighboring streets have seen steady increase in unsafe vehicular traffic over the past few years. There is speeding and running of stop signs that is not monitored adequately. Despite requests for speed bumps on our street, none have been placed. The proposal will increase unsafe vehicular traffic and drunk driving from visitors to the proposed bar district. One day, the consequence will be the injury or death of a person (or child) – no incremental improvement in bar revenue is worth that eventuality. There would also be redirection of city buses and emergency vehicles down our streets, turning our quiet residential area into main thoroughfares. Point #2 – There are many retailers on Main Street who are not involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages, which rely on ease of access to drive sales. The proposed plan would make access to these shops challenging for those visiting the area by car. For working neighborhood residents like ourselves who enjoy visiting these shops on the weekends, we would no longer find it comfortable to visit and shop amongst a more chaotic environment. Furthermore, the bars and restaurants have been able to expand their floor print into the streets during the pandemic out of necessity. With the pandemic running down and the ability to service customers both inside and outside of their building improved, it is not prudent to allow further extension of bars and restaurants into the streets. Point #3 – Santa Monica has a duty to treat citizens equitably while passing new ordinances. Unfortunately, this proposal is only being considered for a neighborhood retail street in a less affluent area of Santa Monica than the Montana District, which is composed of retail with similar makeup as Main Street. Point #4 – Safety for children should always be a consideration in any deliberate action by the City Council, and it is quite clear that this proposal favors sales of alcohol to the welfare of children. As stated, this proposal would create a similar environment to the Venice boardwalk which is no longer family friendly, and quite dangerous if truth be told. This would add additional strain to our already taxed police force. In addition, there has been increasing noise and flaunting of noise ordinances by bars and restaurants on Main Street, which would only be expected to continue and is very difficult to police. In summary, I want to thank you for reading this letter; it is very important to the families of this community that the proposal is rejected. Sincerely, Scott Genshaft, M.D. Item 7.A 06/08/21 761 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1144 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Sabine, Anita <ASabine@manatt.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 5:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, I have lived in Santa Monica for over a decade and am a SM homeowner. Unlike many neighboring cities, I have always been bothered by the fact that AM does not allow for much outdoor dining. One of the positive outcomes of Covid is that we finally for the benefit of outdoor dining. It has been wonderful! Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Anita Sabine Item 7.A 06/08/21 762 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1145 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Margot Parker <margotparker@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Close Main Street to traffic! EXTERNAL Dear Santa Monica City Council Members, I am writing in support of the proposed Main Street weekend closure to vehicles. This is an opportunity to support our local businesses and keep the feel of a charming small town. There is plenty of parking behind Main Street by Nielsen. Our businesses have suffered mightily and it is important to support them after this past year. I live in Sea Colony, by Ocean Park and Neilsen, and I so enjoy walking along Main Street and seeing all the restaurants open and the patrons enjoying the outdoors. We already had one serious vehicular accident by Urth Cafe when a car crashed into the eating area. I believe the Santa Monica City Council will be endorsing our local businesses AND pedestrian safety by closing Main Street to traffic on the weekends. Support local business and the local residents! Thank you for listening, Margot Parker Margot Parker 650-533-8303 I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -- Maya Angelou Item 7.A 06/08/21 763 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1146 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Yzurdiaga <zurd01@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE SUPPORT ITEM 7A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. The past year has been the most difficult Santa Monica businesses have ever faced. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid, and bold action must be taken to help Santa Monica businesses recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. Thank you! Mark Yzurdiaga Item 7.A 06/08/21 764 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1147 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:kisha cohen <kisharu@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Kisha Cohen Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 765 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1148 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Sandelson <mark@renegadeflooring.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:46 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Mark Sandelson Santa Monica Ca 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 766 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1149 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:sergio davila <sdavila1972@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Sergio Davila 91042 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Item 7.A 06/08/21 767 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1150 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Meghan McDonough <memcdonough1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:55 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Meghan 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 768 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1151 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Ron Fu <rn_fu@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 9:59 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members,I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program.Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Ron Fu Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 769 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1152 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Anthony O'Connell <andyoconnell1618@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:04 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Outdoor dining is one of the things I love about vacationing in Europe. A vibrant outdoor experience should be part of our city also. If anything good came out of this pandemic open air restaurants is one of them. It will promote more foot traffic and probably more shopping. There will never be another chance like this one to make this happen. If it doesn’t work out it can always be shuttered in the future. Let’s show some leadership in this city, state and country. Signed, Andy OConnell 90403 Sent from my aPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 770 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1153 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Lindsey Dills <souldesigner01@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lindsey Dills 90402 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 771 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1154 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Roth <laroth1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Lisa Yzurdiaga Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 772 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1155 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Stilson <scrumpette@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. It has definitely become a positive improvement to our city and it’s a safe way to be able to dine out. I am not comfortable eating inside and neither are many I know. Plus, it’s nice to be able to enjoy our weather and dine outside. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Lisa A. Stilson, 90403 Sent from my iPhone. Item 7.A 06/08/21 773 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1156 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Walt Lusk <Walt@Walt3.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:15 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining Importance:High EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Additionally – The Mask Mandate will be Ending on June 15, 2021 -- DO the Right Thing. Thank You, Walt Walt Lusk 714.296-0500 Walt@Walt3.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 774 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1157 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Heather Ballard <heatherbrodeur@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Heather Ballard 90405 Item 7.A 06/08/21 775 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1158 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Steve S <sloansh@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Loraine Sinskey 90402 Item 7.A 06/08/21 776 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1159 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Cyn Yamashiro <cyn.yamashiro@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support 7 EXTERNAL 2. OR, JUST COPY & PASTE THIS TEXT INTO YOUR OWN EMAIL: “Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer to give businesses and pedestrians space to walk, dine, and play more safely. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer for everyone by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th.Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. Please extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and The Ocean Park Association have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the Santa Monica! Thank you Cyn Yamashiro Directing Attorney Independent Juvenile Defender Office Los Angeles County Bar Association p. 213.896.6407 cyamashiro@lacba.org | LACBA.org 1055 West 7th Street, Suite 2700 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Item 7.A 06/08/21 777 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1160 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:Trey Alligood <trey@treyalligood.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you, Trey Alligood REALTOR® 310.876.9699 DRE#02099406 http://www.TreyAlligood.com ***As a real estate agent, the greatest compliment I can receive is a referral. If you know anyone who is looking to buy, sell, or lease, please send them my way.*** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic e-mail and any accompanying attachment(s) is intended only for the Item 7.A 06/08/21 778 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1161 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 use of the intended recipient and is non-public in nature and may be confidential and/or privileged. If any reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail, and delete the original message and all copies from your system and promptly destroy any copies made of this electronic message. Thank you. If your property is currently listed this is not intended to be a solicitation of listing. Item 7.A 06/08/21 779 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1162 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Brian Ransom <Brian.Ransom@prg.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 10:51 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Brian Ransom 90403 Regards, Brian Ransom Sr. Technical Project Manager Entertainment ‐ Video / TV Production Resource Group, LLC (310)383‐1644 mobile brian.ransom@prg.com www.prg.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 780 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1163 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Richardson <marichardson1989@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:07 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Michael A Richardson Tallula’s Restaurant Item 7.A 06/08/21 781 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1164 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Kim Borja <kim@levyaffiliated.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kimberly Borja 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 782 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1165 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Laffey <illumen@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:27 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, John Kevin Laffey 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 783 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1166 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Candace Arnce <candacearnce@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:43 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, Please extend the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas permit program. As a Santa Monica restaurant, the past year has been the most difficult change we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing us to serve customers outdoors has been the critical lifeline for our business. We look forward to opening further but the truth is, our business will not be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and our new outdoor space is absolutely necessary to get us back on our feet. We, as essential workers, respectfully request that you help us recover by extending our ability to operate outdoors. Thank you, Candace Arnce Talula's Item 7.A 06/08/21 784 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1167 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 Vernice Hankins From:Jenn Byrne <jbyrne@quesnays.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Jennifer Byrne Co‐Founder & CEO Quesnay Inc. (646) 477‐0571 Conveniently schedule us via this link https://calendly.com/jbyrne‐1/30min Item 7.A 06/08/21 785 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1168 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 24 Vernice Hankins From:Jennifer Byrne <jennbyrne2007@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 11:44 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Jennifer Byrne Co‐Founder & CEO Quesnay Inc. (646) 477‐0571 Conveniently schedule us via this link https://calendly.com/jbyrne‐1/30min Item 7.A 06/08/21 786 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1169 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:Diana Fengler <diana.fengler@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 1:20 PM To:councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:Council Agenda item: 7.A.6 : June 8th, 2021 : I strongly OPPOSE the Main Street Closure! Please vote NO! Dear Esteemed Santa Monica Council Members: First of all, I want to thank you all for your service and dedication to date. And wish Mr. Kevin McKeown all the best! You will be missed Sir! I'll be blunt. Please vote NO on the OPA "un‐plan" to close off Main Street. They have not laid out an actual plan to address our concerns. As well, the just "four" weekends and "just" two blocks have not been detailed. Further, OPA is not representing the Neighborhood at large. We are very concerned that the heavy concentration of traffic, delivery trucks, buses, cars, and late night after bar shenanigans‐‐ party folks ( drunk Las Vegas comes to mind) will cause unduly burdensome noise levels and stress to our quiet family community. In any case, we SHOULD NOT move forward with approval of this item until OPA's existing "un‐plan" is presented in full. How will our neighborhood be secured? Will there be security guards day and night? This and many other questions remain! In short, I strongly oppose this suggested closure Pilot...there is no need to close Main Street. My recommendation would be to just open up more of the parking lots and have Attendants direct traffic to them. Thank you for your attention and concern on this important matter! Best, Item 7.A 06/08/21 787 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1170 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Diana Fengler ‐ 3rd Street Resident for 25 years. and supporter of The Main Street Neighbors group. Item 7.A 06/08/21 788 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1171 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:Matias Spila <spila.mati@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:23 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Do not Cancel Outdoor Santa Monica EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monic a, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to con tinue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Matias S 90049 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 789 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1172 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Steve Greenberg <radman@alumni.ucla.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:18 AM To:councilmtgitems; +sue.himmelrich@smgov.net; +kristin.mccowan@smgov.net; +phil.brock@smgov.net; +gleam.davis@smgov.net; +oscar.delatorre@smgov.net; +Kevin.McKeown@smgov.net; +christine.parra@smgov.net Subject:Support for item 7-A EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Santa Monica City Council, As a Santa Monica resident, I support the pilot to pedestrianize Main Street for a few weekends this summer and hope you will consider making it permanent. Pedestrianized streets are more vibrant and encourage people to visit by foot, bicycle or scooter and leave their car at home. Pedestrian streets improve the visitor experience, encourage people to stay and bring in more customers to shops and restaurants. Streets that are pedestrianized are much more relaxing and enjoyable to visit and eat outdoors than a street with the noise and pollution of car traffic. I very much support this program and ask that you vote to approve of the pilot on Main Street! Item 7.A 06/08/21 790 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1173 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Liezel Munez <liezel.munez@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:16 AM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Joseph Jerome Subject:Main Street Pilot | YES! EXTERNAL Dear Council, We are an Ozone Street family on the Ozone Park block and are in FULL SUPPORT and love the Main St dining alfresco program. I am also strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer as a test to further improve Main St. Because of the pandemic, we and our 14-year old soon to be Freshman at SAMOHI have been walking from our home to Main Street nearly every day at least once a day. For the first time since moving to our home in 2014, we have felt so part of the community mainly because of all of the public al fresco spaces. We’ve become familiar with so many business owners and their hard working employees. Instead of always getting into our car pre-pandemic and driving anywhere but Main Street, we now find ourselves walking to Main Street to places like Crudo e Nudo, Go Get Em, Sam’s Bagel, Shoop’s, Urth, Forma…sitting outside and enjoying the spirit of Main Street. We’re the daily morning walk coffee customers, the afternoon walkers/window shoppers and gift and apparel shop consumers as well as the happy-hour-bring-your-family-out-to-eat-diners. It has completely changed how we chose to spend our time and spend our money. Please do everything in your power to make this be our wonderful norm. We’ve also truly enjoyed running into and connecting with with friends and neighbors dining outside. It would be such a loss if the al fresco spaces were to go away - the beautiful and authentic sense of community it’s created would be sorely missed. It’s been such a wonderful gift to our family. Please vote yes! Sincerely, Liezel Munez and Joseph Jerome Item 7.A 06/08/21 791 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1174 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Ian Dutton <boeingsandbikes@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:05 AM To:councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Christine Parra Subject:I Support Item 7-A EXTERNAL Santa Monica City Council and Mayor: I have enjoyed the changes to Main Street that have allowed local restaurants and cafes the opportunity to survive by using space in the streetbed. The lively atmosphere brings a spirit of community that activates our public space ‐ and more eyes on the streets has positive impacts on public safety as well. In recent months I’ve been lucky enough to experience fully‐pedestrianized streets in Ventura and New York City. Without the noise, pollution and danger of moving vehicles, those business districts are far more valuable as community spaces than those that are still limited to the margins. We loved Ventura’s Main St. so much that we returned more than once! We live in Santa Monica because we have everything we need within a close walk, bike or bus ride. Streets which are open to people are worth so much more than all those others that only serve to carry traffic. We fully support this pilot and hope to have such amenities as a permanent feature of our city, so we ask that you vote in favor of this initiative. Ian Dutton and Shea Hovey 525 Broadway Santa Monica CA 90401 Item 7.A 06/08/21 792 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1175 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 1 Vernice Hankins From:gioiamain@aol.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:08 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street "Al Fresco" Outdoor Dining EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am a former Main Street Merchant (1995-2015) and former Vice Chair of the MSBIA (2007-2015). I am in full support of extending the "Al Fresco" outdoor dining that the City wisely and generously permitted during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. I am still in communication with several Main Street merchants - retailers and restauranteurs. They were desperate during the first half of the lockdown. The decision to relax the usual regulations, and to allow parklets up and down the street, had an overwhelmingly positive response. I was there on a Saturday night in May. I hadn't seen Main Street so festive and so popular in YEARS. It seems to have become a real 'destination'. Among others, I talked to the owner of Chinois on Main. She has been very pleased with the results. I strongly urge you to extend the Al Fresco program and to allow the merchants to work with the 'pilot program' to close certain blocks to traffic on some summer weekends. A lot of these merchants amassed debt during the pandemic. Programs like the two being considered would allow them to recoup some of their losses and stay in business. The popularity they are enjoying now may be the result of desperate measures, but those measures have showed us a way forward to a thriving Main Street. Thank you, Laura Owen Former owner gioia (1995-2015) Former manager Eugenia (1983-1995) Item 7.A 06/08/21 793 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1176 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 2 Vernice Hankins From:Rachel Ginnerty <rginnerty@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:05 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining is the best thing to happen to Santa Monica in decades. We have a Mediterranean climate and can eat out almost every day of the year. For whatever reason most apartments don't have outdoor space for eating. So this is our chance. Personally, I will eat out more if the outdoor dining continues. I k ow this will help out local restaurants. Instead of a parking spot we know have a place to gather and socialize. This is so much better. Signed, Rachel Ginnerty 90403 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 794 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1177 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 3 Vernice Hankins From:John Cruz <outlook_BA0AB79A5913F0C0@outlook.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:09 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! [YOUR NAME] Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Item 7.A 06/08/21 795 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1178 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 4 Vernice Hankins From:Amy Jaffe <AmyJaffe@VistaDelMar.org> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Amy Jaffe 90404 Amy Jaffe, LCSW Senior Vice President of Intensive Intervention Programs Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90034 (310) 836‐1223 x456 (Landline) (310) 839‐4759 (FAX) IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named above and may contain confidential and legally privileged information. Healthcare information contained in this transmission is protected from misuse and unauthorized disclosure by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or copying in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and any attachments from your system immediately. Thank you for your cooperation. Item 7.A 06/08/21 796 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1179 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 5 Vernice Hankins From:Diane Crystal <dncrystal@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:11 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street Closure EXTERNAL Hi Council Members, I am a Santa Monica resident and own a business in Santa Monica. I would greatly appreciate you voting to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Opening our streets to only pedestrians will help heal our mental health by being together as a community. The local businesses need us to support them NOW. This will increase their revenue as well as the cities. If Santa Monica wants to remain a community, then we need community activities. Look at Trick or Treating on Montana Ave. It is a success that the community looks forward to every year. Look how proud we are of our 4th of July parade. We cannot let fear stand in our way. Santa Monica Council Members, we need community building more than ever before. NOW. Vote Yes and make a difference! Sincerely, Diane Crystal ‐‐ Diane Crystal, CPA 528 Arizona Ave #320 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 458-1180 (Voice) (310) 458-6474 (Fax) dncrystal@gmail.com The following electronic transmittal and any attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and/or privileged. If the actual recipient of this transmittal is not the intended recipient named above or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this transmittal to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading or dissemination of this email is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone at 310-458-1180 NOTICE CONCERNING TAX ADVICE: Applicable Treasury regulations require that I inform you that any U.S. tax advice contained in this email, or any attachment to it, which is not specifically identified as a "Covered Opinion" is not intended as such opinion and may not be relied upon by the taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any U.S. tax penalties. Item 7.A 06/08/21 797 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1180 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 6 Vernice Hankins From:Barbara Howard <barbaraetc@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:12 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 798 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1181 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 7 Vernice Hankins From:Marilyn Alcantar <marilyn.alcantar@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:13 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 799 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1182 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 8 Vernice Hankins From:Erica Brookhart <ericabryn@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:14 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:hunter@mainstreetsm.com Subject:Support The Main Street Pilot EXTERNAL Dear Mayor & Council Members, Please extend Outdoor Dining citywide AND support the Main Street Pilot program to close limited blocks on certain weekends this summer. Our neighborhood needs all the help it can get, and it's proven that walking traffic helps retailers, restaurants, and city revenues. It also makes neighborhoods safer by reducing speeding. The past year has been the most difficult we’ve ever faced. Financial support from government through grants, loans, and your support, allowing small businesses to serve customers outdoors has been critical for our community. Businesses will NOT be back to normal after June 15th. Back rent and loans need to be repaid and bold action must be taken to help our City in economic recover. PLEASE extend the ability for restaurants to operate outdoors and SUPPORT innovative pilot programs like the one the Main Street Merchants and OPA have worked so hard on with City staff. We can't wait to see more pilot programs throughout the rest of the City! Thank you! Erica Brookhart ᖭᖮᖯ Sent from my iLove. Item 7.A 06/08/21 800 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1183 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 9 Vernice Hankins From:Katherine Blair <katherineblair@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:16 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program.Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better.Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Katherine Blair (90049) 310‐408‐9014 Sent from my iPhone Excuse any typos or autocorrect! ⍬⍭⍮ Item 7.A 06/08/21 801 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1184 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 10 Vernice Hankins From:Bill Sanders <b3sanders@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program.Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better.Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide.As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Bill Sanders Area Resident Item 7.A 06/08/21 802 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1185 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 11 Vernice Hankins From:Sini Karjalainen <sini.karjalainen.1147@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:17 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [Sini] [90403] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 803 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1186 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 12 Vernice Hankins From:Brandon Waller <brandonmichaelwaller@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:18 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Brandon Waller 94005 Item 7.A 06/08/21 804 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1187 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 13 Vernice Hankins From:Steve ogden <steveogden964@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:18 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, S.Ogden 90073 Item 7.A 06/08/21 805 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1188 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 14 Vernice Hankins From:Layne Bednar <locations1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:20 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Layne Bednar 90049 sent via mobile ‐ please excuse any formatting issues Item 7.A 06/08/21 806 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1189 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 15 Vernice Hankins From:Joseph Sperandeo <joe.sperandeo@mac.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:22 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Cc:Joe Sperandeo Subject:Please continue outdoor dining... EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Joe Sperandeo 90403 Item 7.A 06/08/21 807 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1190 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 16 Vernice Hankins From:brianna rodrigues <brodrigues92@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:26 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Brianna Item 7.A 06/08/21 808 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1191 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 17 Vernice Hankins From:Ian Novos <inovos@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:28 PM To:Council Mailbox Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Main Street pilot EXTERNAL Dear Council, I am an OP resident strongly in favor of the pilot program closing Main Street for a few weekends this summer. Whatever the city ultimately decides with respect to whether closures should be made permanent, I believe that it is very important that the pilot go forward. Please vote yes! Best, Ian Novos Item 7.A 06/08/21 809 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1192 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 18 Vernice Hankins From:Jaymes Quirino <jaymes.quirino@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:29 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ZIP CODE] ‐‐ JAYMES QUIRINO C: 805.766.4004 www.jaymesquirino.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 810 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1193 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 19 Vernice Hankins From:Tomarra Wilds <marramarie@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:30 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members,I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Marra wilds 90035 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 811 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1194 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 20 Vernice Hankins From:Kent Genzlinger <unk@shickany.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:33 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Kent Genzlinger 90293 Sent from my stupid iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 812 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1195 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 21 Vernice Hankins From:Eryn Doherty <eryndoherty@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Additionally, outdoor dining options enables the residents and visitors to feel more comfortable eating out because this option is available. Eryn Doherty 16 year Santa Monica Resident 90403 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 813 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1196 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 22 Vernice Hankins From:Jim Reineking <SMrhino@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:36 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Jim Reineking 90403 (Santa Monica resident for 20‐plus years) Item 7.A 06/08/21 814 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1197 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 23 Vernice Hankins From:Maureen Willis <MWillis@hbllp.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:37 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:CONTINUE OUTDOOR DINING Importance:High EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Please vote to continue this program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better an enabled many small businesses to survive during COVID. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. The initiative will also be attractive for tourism going forward. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you. Maureen E. Willis, CPA 550 North Brand Blvd., 14th Floor Glendale, CA 91203 T 818.637.5000 F 818.240.0949 mwillis@hbllp.com www.hbllp.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 815 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1198 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 24 Vernice Hankins From:Fyza Griggs <fyzafilms@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Fyza Griggs m: 310.910.5330 w: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http‐3A__www.fyza.net&d=DwIFAg&c=MAPW6jERgCI‐ QasJk8afF5SdlVhEdJGfy4ukc‐3xZwo&r=d_3_ypOON66xKDYZ7uKy_ZdcPvhypLoHKnUNBWwfYD0&m=wQm‐‐ hNbdm8FMmj34bM2EVFAwYIrv7KIf72PPmlkKYA&s=xocKTRJo_KJeNcfeI47pOGoLPGMKOkK164l8fYGTCHU&e= e: fyzafilms@gmail.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 816 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1199 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 25 Vernice Hankins From:Antonia <antoniamattia@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:45 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors.[ Antonia Mattia 90404 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 817 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1200 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 26 Vernice Hankins From:Keny Ayala <ayala.kenyamber@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:47 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Keny Ayala 90302 Item 7.A 06/08/21 818 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1201 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 27 Vernice Hankins From:patricia Q <patriciaequin@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:53 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:save outdoor dining Santa Monica EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monic a, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to con tinue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Patricia Quintanilla 91031 Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 819 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1202 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 28 Vernice Hankins From:Jared <jbendifallah@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:54 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Support of Agenda Item 7 EXTERNAL Hello Council Members, I was a Santa Monica resident from January of 2016 to May of 2021 and I currently am somebody who visits the city and enjoys its amenities, its sustainability, and its climate influence, and I ask that you vote to support closing a couple of blocks of Main Street for a few weekends this summer. I feel strongly that opening our streets more to pedestrians is good for the community and local businesses, helps in the fight against climate change and helps locals build on the sense of community we developed during COVID. Sharing our streets, even for a couple of days a year, is a good start to a less car-centric future. Supporting this pilot is good for our local merchants as this will give them a chance to drive increased revenue. The increase in foot traffic will allow retailers, who can put their wares outside, to capture “impulse buys” and drive recognition of their businesses. We know Merchants and Restaurants have had to defer rent and this pilot should give them a chance to boost revenue, making up for what they have lost over the past 18 months. Closing a couple of blocks will also help merchants who are outside the pilot zone as we expect it will draw more people to Main St in general. Main Street can serve as a learning experience for other thoroughfares in Santa Monica. Imagine closing Montana for the Art and Holiday Walks giving pedestrians the ability to safely meander at a leisurely pace! By voting yes on the pilot, the community will gather hard data on traffic flows, parking and safety that can serve as a baseline for all future efforts. Families will also benefit from a yes vote. Ocean Park is a small, walkable neighborhood where a sense of community is strong. Giving families a safe environment to wander their local business district, enjoy a meal dining al fresco and reconnect with neighbors as we recover from Covid is good for our spirit. It will also give families from other areas, like Pico, a chance to enjoy the beach in a slightly different way. Thank You for Your Support the Pilot! Sincerely, Jared Bendifallah Item 7.A 06/08/21 820 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1203 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 29 Vernice Hankins From:melodievatandoust@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:57 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program.Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide.As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Thank you, Melodie Vatandoust 90404 Item 7.A 06/08/21 821 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1204 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) 30 Vernice Hankins From:Heather Barrow <ariesheather1@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 7, 2021 7:58 PM To:Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:Please continue outdoor dining EXTERNAL Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to SUPPORT the extension of the Temporary Use of Outdoor Areas program. Outdoor dining has transformed our City for the better. Residents and patrons love being able to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air that few places in the world, other than Santa Monica, can provide. As our restaurants and other local businesses look ahead to recovering from the pandemic, please allow them the ability to continue serving customers outdoors. Signed, Heather Barrow [ 62906] Sent from my iPhone Item 7.A 06/08/21 822 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1205 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) TO: councilmtgitems@smgov.net RE: MAIN STREET CLOSING AGENDA ITEM 7A JUNE 8, 2021 Dear Councilmembers: I am a partner of Chinois on Main Restaurant, 2709 Main Street. Over the past 15 months everyone has experienced profound challenges, particularly hospitality. Things are just beginning to normalize again, and the Al Fresco dining has been a tremendous help seeing us through this transition. We look forward to being open to full capacity indoors very soon. I respect that the proposed street closure pilot’s intent is to inject some additional energy into the street; I would like nothing more than a vibrant street, and want the best for all the merchants and the city of Santa Monica. However, I do have some serious concern that I want to share with you. - Our small parking lot to the south will no longer be available for patrons who are at an age where rather than searching for parking, will simply not come. - I know there is a possibility of obtaining a few parking permits in the large lot across the street, but this would not convenient, for my older patrons, nor sufficient to support the volume of patrons, even with our limited seating. - During the day, the small lot is used by our 3 tenants and is part of our lease agreement with them (10 Women, Massage Garden, Manduu). They would lose access to this lot during the day. Again, convenient parking is essential to their businesses, and restriction would violate their leases. _ Our private dining room is primarily used on weekends for private events Guests are decorating the rooms by bringing flowers, pictures, décor etc It will be very problematic. How are we to direct 40 plus guests in search of parking? We have deliveries and trash collection on Saturdays. Again, no access to the street will be a problem. - Our wait staff and business generate most of their money on weekends, we may not be able to operate, and we have already been so deeply affected. I hope you will consider and provide us with advice how to handle these issues Chinois on Main has been a fixture on Main Street since 1983, and we contribute substantially to the City. Thank you for your time and consideration, Bella Lantsman Chinois on Main General Manager/Partner 310 392 3038 Blants6342@aol.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 823 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1206 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) June 8th, 2021 Dear Councilmembers, Before tonight’s meeting I’d like to make sure something is abundantly clear: The Main Street Pilot program was NOT conceived of for the sole benefit of restaurants, or to ‘sell a few beers’ on random weekends. Quite the opposite. You must understand the context to make an informed decision: For years, everyone has watched Main Street slowly fade. With high rents, increased vacancy, and waning interest to locals and tourists, we’ve wondered aloud about how Main Street (and all our commercial districts) should adapt for the future and become more pedestrian/cyclist friendly environments that benefits merchants, residents, and customers. Sure, everyone has lots of ideas, but how can we test those ideas without pilot programs? THAT’S THE POINT! That’s why we pushed for the original parklet pilot program in 2015, closing the street for events like Soulstice, and the existing Al Fresco layout we have now: because pedestrian, cyclist, and e-vehicle, micro-mobility oriented commercial districts are the future. Car-focused commercial districts are the past. Main Street as a thoroughfare where cars speed from north to south along a street lined with parking meters is a doomed relic of the 1980’s, and we can’t afford to get stuck there. It’s a black hole of irrelevance and obscurity that threatens all businesses, residents, and city revenues too. If locals and tourists continue to go elsewhere with their leisure time and money, then vacancies will continue to increase, along with vagrancy and crime in the adjacent neighborhood, which will drive property values down and chase families away from Ocean Park. Nobody wants that, but we need to be pro-active to avoid it and we need your help tonight to move the ball forward. Regarding on-street parking: It is far more valuable to have many customers walk by our stores & restaurants than to keep a few parking spaces directly in front of them. THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF COMMERCIAL PARKING NEAR MAIN STREET ANYWAY. There are hundreds of unused spaces every day in the City lots between Main and Nielsen. So what if people have to walk a few feet to get to the stores and restaurants? That does not stop people from going to other highly successful neighborhoods with centralized parking, and it won’t stop people from coming to Main Street either. I will say that we do need to install better signage directing people to these parking lots though. We have also always advocated for putting in speed bumps on Main Street and the surrounding residential blocks to slow traffic down too, which I know is a huge concern of the residents. Again, this why we pushed hard to close the street in 2018 and 2019 for Summer Soulstice and COAST. Not just to have an ‘event’, but to see how it would change the dynamic of Main Street and Ocean Park, even just for a day. This pilot program now seeks to ‘split the difference’ between a full street closure (which we’ve already done) and the partial Al fresco streetscape we have now by testing what it would look and feel like to have the flexible ability to temporarily close certain sections of Main Street when there was high foot traffic and demand, like weekends. Long term, we have also discussed many other creative ideas like a below ground parking structure, electric vehicle charging stations, enhanced overhead street lighting for safety, or installing bollards (like on the promenade) that would make it fast and easy to safely close off certain blocks for micro-events like the Farmers Market, sidewalk sales, Summer Soulstice, Marathons, 4th of July, or just certain days or weekends as needed. How can we move any great ideas forward without pilot programs though? Item 7.A 06/08/21 824 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1207 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) It’s proven that residents and tourists LOVE pedestrian oriented neighborhoods all around the world. It’s also proven that merchants within these districts thrive. THAT’S what we are after with this pilot. To see how that kind of dynamic looks and feels in Santa Monica and continue the discussion collaboratively to see how we want to pursue that future together, not just on Main Street but citywide. We are confident that this pilot is another positive step in this direction. The data we will get from foot/auto traffic measurements, as well as feedback from merchants and residents will be priceless and crucial to that conversation and we owe it to ourselves to make informed decisions with that information. But we can’t get that data without doing a pilot. That’s the point! It’s a test. We have committed to collecting this valuable information before, during, and after these pilot weekends on and around Main Street with City staff. This is what we need to move forward and so the responsible decision tonight is to proceed with this pilot so we can get that data and feedback. Hopefully now you see that it’s not about ‘selling a few more beers’ on a few random weekends, and never has been, but it IS about economic recovery in the short term, and survival in the long term. It’s about coming up with ideas, doing tests, collecting data, and intelligently moving towards a commercial/residential district that is better prepared to weather the macro-economic shifts that started a decade ago which Covid has only accelerated. The rise in online shopping, food delivery, micro-mobility, and electric vehicles have forever changed how neighborhood commercial districts look, feel, and operate. Nobody is rushing back to offices, and now residents and consumers have even fewer reasons to venture outside their homes. That is a grave threat to mom & pop businesses everywhere-retail especially. THAT’S why we need to keep Main Street exciting and alluring for pedestrians, families, tourists, cyclists, etc. It’s about creating an attractive environment that draws locals, as well as regional/national/international tourism and allows our unique, diverse collection of small businesses to survive and thrive. Let’s move this pilot forward so we can make intelligent decisions about our City’s future wisely with confidence using data and collaborative discussion. Thank you, Hunter G. Hall Executive Director 314.323.4663 hunter@mainstreetsm.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 825 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1208 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) June 8, 2021 Greetings Honorable Councilmembers, The Santa Monica Pier Lessees Association supports the extension of outdoor dining for Pier Businesses, along with the waiver of fees. Businesses on the Pier continue to work hard to climb out of the Covid hole of debt. The ability to continue to offer outdoor dining to our guests will help with this climb, along with offering a safe dining alternative to those slowly dipping their toe back into “normal” life. Many are still uncomfortable with inside dining and the ocean breezes of the Pier offer them a bridge back to restaurants. We also support the continued waiver of fees as, without this waiver, many of the restaurants would not be able to afford the outdoor dining space. We thank staff and council for quickly implementing this program in 2020 as it was a lifeline for the restaurants of Santa Monica. We also appreciate their recognition of the ongoing benefits to the businesses and city by supporting the continuation of the program. Thank you for your consideration. The Santa Monica Pier Lessees Association Item 7.A 06/08/21 826 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1209 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) June 8th, 2021 Dear Councilmembers, Before tonight’s meeting I’d like to make sure something is abundantly clear: The Main Street Pilot program was NOT conceived of for the sole benefit of restaurants, or to ‘sell a few beers’ on random weekends. Quite the opposite. You must understand the context to make an informed decision: For years, everyone has watched Main Street slowly fade. With high rents, increased vacancy, and waning interest to locals and tourists, we’ve wondered aloud about how Main Street (and all our commercial districts) should adapt for the future and become more pedestrian/cyclist friendly environments that benefits merchants, residents, and customers. Sure, everyone has lots of ideas, but how can we test those ideas without pilot programs? THAT’S THE POINT! That’s why we pushed for the original parklet pilot program in 2015, closing the street for events like Soulstice, and the existing Al Fresco layout we have now: because pedestrian, cyclist, and e-vehicle, micro-mobility oriented commercial districts are the future. Car-focused commercial districts are the past. Main Street as a thoroughfare where cars speed from north to south along a street lined with parking meters is a doomed relic of the 1980’s, and we can’t afford to get stuck there. It’s a black hole of irrelevance and obscurity that threatens all businesses, residents, and city revenues too. If locals and tourists continue to go elsewhere with their leisure time and money, then vacancies will continue to increase, along with vagrancy and crime in the adjacent neighborhood, which will drive property values down and chase families away from Ocean Park. Nobody wants that, but we need to be pro-active to avoid it and we need your help tonight to move the ball forward. Regarding on-street parking: It is far more valuable to have many customers walk by our stores & restaurants than to keep a few parking spaces directly in front of them. THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF COMMERCIAL PARKING NEAR MAIN STREET ANYWAY. There are hundreds of unused spaces every day in the City lots between Main and Nielsen. So what if people have to walk a few feet to get to the stores and restaurants? That does not stop people from going to other highly successful neighborhoods with centralized parking, and it won’t stop people from coming to Main Street either. I will say that we do need to install better signage directing people to these parking lots though. We have also always advocated for putting in speed bumps on Main Street and the surrounding residential blocks to slow traffic down too, which I know is a huge concern of the residents. Again, this why we pushed hard to close the street in 2018 and 2019 for Summer Soulstice and COAST. Not just to have an ‘event’, but to see how it would change the dynamic of Main Street and Ocean Park, even just for a day. This pilot program now seeks to ‘split the difference’ between a full street closure (which we’ve already done) and the partial Al fresco streetscape we have now by testing what it would look and feel like to have the flexible ability to temporarily close certain sections of Main Street when there was high foot traffic and demand, like weekends. Long term, we have also discussed many other creative ideas like a below ground parking structure, electric vehicle charging stations, enhanced overhead street lighting for safety, or installing bollards (like on the promenade) that would make it fast and easy to safely close off certain blocks for micro-events like the Farmers Market, sidewalk sales, Summer Soulstice, Marathons, 4th of July, or just certain days or weekends as needed. How can we move any great ideas forward without pilot programs though? Item 7.A 06/08/21 827 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1210 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min)) It’s proven that residents and tourists LOVE pedestrian oriented neighborhoods all around the world. It’s also proven that merchants within these districts thrive. THAT’S what we are after with this pilot. To see how that kind of dynamic looks and feels in Santa Monica and continue the discussion collaboratively to see how we want to pursue that future together, not just on Main Street but citywide. We are confident that this pilot is another positive step in this direction. The data we will get from foot/auto traffic measurements, as well as feedback from merchants and residents will be priceless and crucial to that conversation and we owe it to ourselves to make informed decisions with that information. But we can’t get that data without doing a pilot. That’s the point! It’s a test. We have committed to collecting this valuable information before, during, and after these pilot weekends on and around Main Street with City staff. This is what we need to move forward and so the responsible decision tonight is to proceed with this pilot so we can get that data and feedback. Hopefully now you see that it’s not about ‘selling a few more beers’ on a few random weekends, and never has been, but it IS about economic recovery in the short term, and survival in the long term. It’s about coming up with ideas, doing tests, collecting data, and intelligently moving towards a commercial/residential district that is better prepared to weather the macro-economic shifts that started a decade ago which Covid has only accelerated. The rise in online shopping, food delivery, micro-mobility, and electric vehicles have forever changed how neighborhood commercial districts look, feel, and operate. Nobody is rushing back to offices, and now residents and consumers have even fewer reasons to venture outside their homes. That is a grave threat to mom & pop businesses everywhere-retail especially. THAT’S why we need to keep Main Street exciting and alluring for pedestrians, families, tourists, cyclists, etc. It’s about creating an attractive environment that draws locals, as well as regional/national/international tourism and allows our unique, diverse collection of small businesses to survive and thrive. Let’s move this pilot forward so we can make intelligent decisions about our City’s future wisely with confidence using data and collaborative discussion. Thank you, Hunter G. Hall Executive Director 314.323.4663 hunter@mainstreetsm.com Item 7.A 06/08/21 828 of 828 Item 7.A 06/08/21 7.A.n Packet Pg. 1211 Attachment: Written Comments (4496 : Economic Recovery Update and Long-Term Strategies (90 min))