SR 06-27-2023 16A
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: June 27, 2023
Agenda Item: 16.A
1 of 2
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Denise Anderson Warren, City Clerk, Records and Election Services
Department
Subject: Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions.
Board/Commission No. of
Seats
Term
End Date
Special Requirements
Airport Commission 2 6/30/2027 Reside in the City.
Architectural Review Board 1 6/30/2027
Arts Commission 3 6/30/2027 Reside or work in the City.
Commission on
Sustainability, Environmental
Justice and the Environment
2 6/30/2027 Reside or work in the City.
Disabilities Commission 2 6/30/2027 Two must be self-identified
persons with a disability and
reside in the City.
Housing Commission 2 6/30/2027 Two must be affordable
housing program participant
where one is 62-years or older
and the other is unhoused or
formerly unhoused.
Audit Subcommittee 1 6/30/2027 Reside in the City.
Personnel Board 1 6/30/2027 Reside in Santa Monica or LA
County that is employed within
the City, own property or hold
business licenses in the City
Planning Commission 3 6/30/2027 Reside in the City.
Public Safety Reform and
Oversight Commission
3 6/30/2027 At least one shall be between
18-22 years.
Recreation and Parks
Commission
1 6/30/2027 Reside in the City.
Santa Monica Library Board 1 6/30/2027 Reside in the City.
16.A
Packet Pg. 515
2 of 2
Urban Forest Task Force 7 6/30/2027 Three must be current or past
certified arborist. All must
reside, work or hold business
licenses in the City
Prepared By: Xavier Mota, Staff Assistant III
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Applicants (Web Link)
B. AnnualApplicantLists2023
C. Written Comments
16.A
Packet Pg. 516
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Airport Commission
Name Application Date
Eve Lopez
Kate Scott
Margaret Falk
Geoffrey A. Neri
Spencer D. Gross
Margaret Griffin
David J. Hopkins
01/23/2022
05/22/2022
05/25/2022
06/18/2023
06/20/2023
06/21/2023 – Late Application
06/21/2023 – Late Application
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 517 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Architectural Review Board
Name Application Date
Edward Scott 05/16/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 1
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 518 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Arts Commission
Name Application Date
Kara K. Fox
Bren C. Petrakos
Ana Boghosian
Eric Warren
Jason Lin
Deepa Subramaniam
Jeff Beall
Michelle S. Edgar
Ethan Karetsky
Kathleen D. Benjamin
06/15/2022
06/21/2022
12/13/2022
01/01/2023
01/19/2023
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
05/24/2023
06/16/2023
06/19/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 10
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 519 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Audit Subcommittee
Name Application Date
Jeff Bush
06/19/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 1
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 520 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice,
and the Environment
Name Application Date
David I. Lappen
Kyle Moss
Gerda Newbold
Laurel S. Joe
Jeff Bush
Dean A. Kubani
Susan L. Mearns
03/07/2023
03/08/2023
03/30/2023
04/02/2023
06/19/2023
06/12/2023
06/20/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 521 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Disabilities Commission
Name Application Date
Alex Elliott 06/06/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 1
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 522 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Housing Commission
Name Application Date
Ryan O. Hass
Edmund Ha
Lydia Garcia
Leonora S. Cammer
Gail Gordon
Matthew B. Susman
Theresa H. Marasco
12/06/2021
11/30/2021
11/30/2021
06/16/2022
07/18/2022 – Not applying for
affordable housing recipient over 62 seat
09/20/2022
06/19/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7
*Incumbents listed in green
*Serves on the Disabilities
Commission
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 523 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Human Services Commission
Name Application Date
Willa F. Wells
Marie Manvel
Luis Barrera Castanon
Helen M. Finkelstein
Zoe Muntaner
Susan D. Einbinder
Alexis M. Hemphill-Elsea
07/25/2022
05/03/2023
03/29/2023
03/30/2023
04/07/2023
06/12/2023
06/21/2023 – Late Application
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 524 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Santa Monica Library Board
Name Application Date
Daniel Cody
Dan Hugh-Jones
Jason Lin
Elizabeth Fields
Antonio D. Spears
Laurel Schmidt
Nick Flaig
Karen McRitchie
Deborah Tuckman
Heidi Vega Aimonetti
06/14/2022
06/14/2022
01/19/2023
06/01/2023
06/05/2023
05/22/2023
06/07/2023
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
06/09/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 10
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 525 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Personnel Board
Name Application Date
Dirk W. Van de Bunt
Melanie Luthern Allen
11/07/2022
06/20/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 526 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Planning Commission
Name Application Date
Josh D. Hamilton
Thomas Ciszek
Deborah Cohen
Alexander J. Sinunu
Jim Ries
Nina Fresco
Mario Fonda-Bonardi
02/24/2022
07/11/2022
12/15/2022
01/18/2023
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
06/19/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7
*Incumbents listed in green
*Serves in the Housing Commission
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 527 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission
Name Application Date
Lucas Kolding
Xavier H. Banister
Craig A. Walter
Paul L. Winnemore
Stuart B. Graber
Donald I. Singer
Jason K. Feldman
Albin R. Gielicz
Derek Devermont
Adya Mohanty
Jaime S. Cruz
03/02/2022
03/07/2022
03/10/2022
03/07/2021
06/05/2022
06/16/2022
06/15/2022
06/20/2022
05/15/2023
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 11
*Incumbents listed in green
*Registered Lobbyist and Serves In
the TOT Advisory Committee
*Serves as Ex-Offifio for the Public
Safety Reform and Oversight
Commission
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 528 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Recreation and Parks Commission
Name Application Date
Mei Lisa D. Thompson
Jason Lin
Peter Ciriello
Sean Besser
Ann K. Bowman
Chip Martin
06/20/2022
01/19/2023
04/19/2023
06/01/2023
06/13/2023
06/20/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 6
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 529 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
City of Santa Monica
Boards and Commissions Applicants
Urban Forest Task Force
Name Application Date
Robin Carmichael
Andrew Gledhill
Andrew Hoyer
Dana Coffman
Emily Forscher
05/12/2023
06/14/2023
06/19/2023
06/19/2023
06/19/2023
TOTAL APPLICANTS: 5
*Incumbents listed in green
16.A.b
Packet Pg. 530 Attachment: AnnualApplicantLists2023 (5837 : Annual Appointments)
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Xavier Mota
From:Ann Maggio <annmaggio@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:13 PM
To:Denise Anderson-Warren; David White; Douglas Sloan; councilmtgitems
Subject:June 27 Item 16.A. - When did the Council approve language changes for who can serve on the
Disabilities and Housing Commissions?
EXTERNAL
Dear City Staff,
Are you telling the public that there's a NEW MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARD - one of self identification
- in order to check the box and fulfill City Council's long standing requirement that these 2 open seats for the
Disabilities Commission are filled with people with a disability?
"Two must be self-identified persons with a disability and reside in the City."
Are you telling the public that there's a NEW NEW MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARD to fulfill City Council's
long standing requirement that these 2 open seats for the HOUSING Commission are filled with people with
people who are HOUSING AUTHORITY PARTICIPANTS (meaning folks who receive public assistance) has been
minimized to check the box by changing it to "Affordable Housing Program Participants"?
Two must be affordable housing program participant where one is 62-years or older and the
other is unhoused or formerly unhoused.
David, I am 100% sure you know exactly what is going on here with the language change that was NEVER
brought before the City Council for approval. STOP and return the prior language until such time that you
decide to bring these substantive changes to the vote of the City Council.
Thank you.
Ann Maggio Thanawalla
"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." ‐ Albert Einstein
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 531 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
1
Xavier Mota
From:Ann Maggio <annmaggio@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, June 23, 2023 10:31 AM
To:councilmtgitems; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Christine Parra
Subject:June 27 Item 16.A. - Housing Commission appointment
EXTERNAL
Please reappoint Commissioner Marasco to the Housing Commission seat she holds today.
Thank you,
Ann Maggio Thanawalla
"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." ‐ Albert Einstein
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 532 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Brian Stedge-Stroud
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16A -Michelle Edgar
Date:Friday, June 23, 2023 2:05:19 PM
EXTERNAL
June 23, 2023
Santa Monica City Council
City Hall
1685 Main Street, Room 209
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RE: Annual Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions – Arts
Commission
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Michelle Edgar’s application to the Arts Commission.
She is the Founder and CEO of the non-profit Music Unites with the mission to
raise academic and lifetime achievement for at-risk public school students
through the support and creation of unique music education partnerships and
programs. The non-profit currently provides free after-school music programs to
youth through school-based partnerships, along with special monthly
workshops designed in alignment with standards for career and college
readiness.
She most recently launched Salsa Way on the Santa Monica Pier, a 3-month
series highlighting local renowned artists and musicians from the salsa
community and worked with the Santa Monica Pier to integrate this
programming on the Pier as part of Local’s Night.
With the growing need and opportunity of culture in our city and Michelle’s high
level marketing, entertainment and sports connections, I know she will be an
asset to the city and the Commission. She will offer a new perspective and will
help execute powerful programs and ideas that will benefit our community.
Please strongly consider her appointment to the Santa Monica Arts Commission.
Brian Stedge-Stroud
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 533 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
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ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 534 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Council Mailbox
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Fw: In support of Arts Commission candidate Michelle Edgar - Item 16A
Date:Friday, June 23, 2023 2:11:08 PM
From: Michael Masucci <Michael.Masucci@santamonica.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 1:24 PM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@santamonica.gov>
Subject: In support of Arts Commission candidate Michelle Edgar
Dear Members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I am writing to give my upmost support to the candidacy of Michelle Edgar, for the Santa
Monica Arts Commission.
Ms. Edgar’s experience in both the worlds of the creative arts, as well as her professional
experience in management, marketing and legal studies makes her ideal for the Arts
Commission. Her skill sets will augment, expand and synergize the talents already on the
Commission and will bring together the enormous possibility for continued advocacy and
support for the art in Santa Monica.
As a city that understands the enormous value that the arts offer its stakeholders, Ms. Edgar
will be an enormous addition to what the city envisions going forward and can achieve a
leadership position within the Commission going forward, both on its subcommittees as well
as a whole.
I hope you endorse her candidacy and bring to the Commission a committed a proven leader,
whose talent and experience will only further improve the effectiveness and value of the Arts
Commission.
As this month's Arts Commission meeting will conclude my tenure as Chair of the Arts
Commission, I am deeply concerned with the recruitment of proven exemplary new talent to
serve in the years to come. Ms, Edgar's demonstrated record is exactly such talent, and I hope
you will agree.
Thank you for your consideration,
Michael J. Masucci
Chair, Santa Monica Arts Commission
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 535 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Clerk Mailbox
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Agenda Packet - Jun 27, 2023 (Tue) - City Council
Date:Friday, June 23, 2023 3:48:44 PM
From: Ann Maggio <annmaggio@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 4:57 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox <Clerk.Mailbox@santamonica.gov>; David White
<David.White@santamonica.gov>
Cc: Oscar de la Torre <Oscar.delaTorre@santamonica.gov>; Christine Parra
<Christine.Parra@santamonica.gov>; Phil Brock <Phil.Brock@santamonica.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Agenda Packet - Jun 27, 2023 (Tue) - City Council
EXTERNAL
Regarding the 6/27/2023 Agenda, Item 16.A.
Please provide documentation to show when the City Council agreed that the standard for
disabled members of the Disabilities Commission simply allows for Self Identification.
"Two must be self-identified persons with a disability and reside in the City."
Thank you,
Ann Maggio Thanawalla
"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." - Albert Einstein
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From: City Clerk <NoReply@iqm2.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Subject: Agenda Packet - Jun 27, 2023 (Tue) - City Council
To:
Please see the attached Agenda Packet document for the following meeting:
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 5:30 PM
1685 Main Street, Room 250, Santa Monica, CA 90401
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 536 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
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ITEM 16.A.
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ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 537 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Debra Shepherd
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16A
Date:Saturday, June 24, 2023 8:57:56 PM
EXTERNAL
Good day Council members:
I would like to support Theresa Marasco to be re-appointed to serve on the Housing
Commission. I have learned so much from her as a housing voucher recipient. I appreciate
Theresa's vast knowledge of HUD regulations and requirements.
I have reviewed all of the applications for the Housing Commision. I don't think that there is a
more qualified applicant than Theresa Marasco. Please re-appoint Theresa to the Housing
Commision. She has the knowledge, work experience, and work ethic to serve our
community.
Best regards,
Debra Shepherd
Former Chair SMMUSD SEDAC Chair
Santa Monica HCV holder/resident
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Alexandra Sokol
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Endorsement for Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and The Enviroment
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 1:34:18 PM
Attachments:image.png
EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members -
I would like to fully endorse the reappointment of Dean Kubani and Susan Mearns to the
Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and The Environment.
They are both a driving force and highly knowledgeable in the field, as well as a history of
understanding both the needs of the city and the commission. As a Commissioner myself, their
valuable scientific input and deep knowledge of the city have continued to add important
expertise to the Commission.
My Regards - Alexandra Sokol
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Alexandra SokolEnviroDynamix™
Chief Sustainability Strategist & EVP Project Development
m: 310.500.7722 | alexandra@envirodynamix.com
Commissioner at City of Santa Monica Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice and the Environment | Santa Monica EV Sub-Committee
& Airport Redevelopment Committee Member | USGBC Advisor | LEED GA & ND | Member of SWRR | Member of Millennium Project
Environmental Node |
American Anthropology Assoc. Member - Disaster TIG
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ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 539 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Council Mailbox
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Fw: In support of reappointment of Deepa Subramanian and Kathleen Benjamin to Arts Commission
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 8:26:23 AM
From: Michael Masucci <Michael.Masucci@santamonica.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 3:36 PM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@santamonica.gov>
Cc: Laurie Yehia <Laurie.Yehia@santamonica.gov>; Sofia Klatzker
<Sofia.Klatzker@santamonica.gov>; Mary-Elizabeth Michaels <Mary-
Elizabeth.Michaels@santamonica.gov>; Michael Baroff <Michael.Baroff@santamonica.gov>
Subject: In support of reappointment of Deepa Subramanian and Kathleen Benjamin to Arts
Commission
Dear members of the Santa Monica City Council,
I wanted to give my very strong support to the reappointment of two exemplary Arts
Commissioners, Deepa Subramanian and Kathleen Benjamin. Both of these remarkable
individuals are not only experienced professionals, whose wisdom and perspective enhance
every Arts Commission meeting, but they are outstanding and effective contributors to the
Subcommittee that they are part of as well.
I cannot over emphasize my conviction that these two people are essential to the success of
the Arts Commission going forward and expect them both to quickly rise to leadership
positions within the Commission in the years ahead.
I hope that you will re-appoint these two Commissioners, who stand among the most
impactful and hard-working of all the Commissioners.
Thank you for your consideration on these important appointments.
Your truly,
Michael J. Masucci
Chair, Santa Monica Arts Commission
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 540 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Robert Brown
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:ITEM 16 - Airport Commissioners
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 2:41:23 PM
EXTERNAL
Dear SM City Councilmembers-
I urge you to reappoint GEOFFREY NERI to another term on the SMO Airport Commission
and urge you to appoint MARGARET GRIFFIN to her first term on the SMO Airport
Commission. These two individuals are dedicated to continuing the work at SMO and its
transition to a public park for the enjoyment of the entire community. They are dedicated to
do the work the residents have called and voted for. They are imminently qualified to hold
these important positions and I urge you to appoint them. Thank you.
Sincerely,.
Robert Curtis Brown
2401 Pier Avenue
E: rcbee44@gmail.com
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 541 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Christine Hardin
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 4:19:55 PM
EXTERNAL
Dear Council members,
Please re-appointment of GEOFFREY NERI for a second term and MARGARET GRIFFIN for a
first term on the Santa Monica Airport Commission. They are so qualified and passionate
about the work, I can't imagine anyone better in the position. They both seem to have our
best interests in mind and have the experience working with diverse groups of people. I think
we are so lucky to have them interested to participate in the important work ahead regarding
the airport property. They seem to know the local history, the codes and laws, and the stated
vision for the future of SMO. We need great leaders involved and I believe that Geoffrey Neri
and Margaret Griffin are exceptional. Please take this into consideration when making your
decision.
Thank you.
Christine & Joseph Hardin
2349 Pier Avenue
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 542 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:David Kaplan
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16 - Airport Commission: Geoffrey Neri and Margaret Griffin
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 4:59:56 PM
EXTERNAL
As a long time citizen in Sunset Park I highly recommend Geoffrey Neri and Margaret Griffin
for the Airport Commission.
Thank you,
David Kaplan
2419 Pier Avenue
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
16.A.d
Packet Pg. 543 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Airport2Park
To:councilmtgitems
Cc:Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject:Airport Commission Appointments June 27, 2023
Date:Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:53:15 AM
Attachments:Airport2ParkCCPublicInput062723.pdf
EXTERNAL
Council members,
The Santa Monica Airport2Park Board endorses Geoffrey Neri for re-appointment for a second term and Margaret Griffin to fill the
remaining Airport Commission vacancy.
Mr. Neri has served honorably for the last four years. His vision of the SMO’s future is in line with the goals of the Airport 2 Park
Foundation to revert the 227 acres that now comprise the Santa Monica Airport into Parkland. In 1926, the City purchased the land for
Cloverfield with Park Bond Funds. It featured tennis courts, an 18 hole golf course, pistol and archery ranges, recreation center, playing
fields, and playgrounds.
Ms. Griffin has exceptional professional experience that makes her well suited to lend her expertise on the Airport Commission as the
City moves forward in the transition process of the Airport Land. She is an architect, landscape designer, master planner, and educator.
In her previous service on the Architectural Review Board, she gained familiarity with both City processes and policies related to planning,
development standards, accessibility requirements, zoning and building codes. With her planning and construction experience, she
developed the ability to find creative solutions for issues that will arise in re-imagining of the unique topography of the SMO parcel
including traffic impacts, hillside and grading conditions.
Ms. Griffin will be a valuable asset to have on the Airport Commission as the planning process for the Airport land moves forward.
Appointing Margaret Griffin and Geoffrey Neri to the Airport Commission will be a step in fulfilling the original intent of the City of
Santa Monica when the land was purchased to create a grand park for all to use and benefit.
Santa Monica Airport2Park Foundation
Neil Carrey, President
Board members
Michael Brodsky
John Fairweather
Frank Gruber
Cathy Larson
Mike Salazar
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
ITEM 16.A.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Packet Pg. 544 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
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From:emsmail135@gmail.com
To:councilmtgitems
Cc:Gleam Davis; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick
Subject:16A: Please reappoint Theresa Marasco to Housing Commission
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 11:32:47 PM
EXTERNAL
Hello Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tempore Negrete, and esteemed City Councilmembers,
I am writing to urge you to reappoint Housing Commission Vice Chair Theresa Marasco to another term as Housing
Commissioner for the two year seat dedicated to Housing Authority clients who have lived experience of
homelessness. The city is lucky to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable, and hardworking volunteer.
Theresa Marasco is a smart, passionate, dedicated volunteer with unusually broad and deep experience with
numerous aspects of housing, in particular affordable housing, HUD programs and policies, best housing program
practices, affirmatively furthering fair housing and HUD's new requirements thereof, and new developments and
innovations in affordable housing development and programming.
In her first term on the Housing Commission, Vice Chair Marasco has been instrumental in conceiving and
executing an unprecedentedly ambitious and diverse annual work plan that reflects the myriad housing issues facing
Santa Monicans. She dedicates countless hours to speaking with marginalized and other constituents to ensure she
hears, understands, and addresses their concerns. She regularly attends meetings of related city boards and
commissions, including those of the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board, and works with staff
and colleagues to increase dialogue and transparency. There is no one better qualified for this appointment.
Santa Monica is better for Housing Commission Vice Chair Theresa Marasco's extraordinary service. She has
accomplished much in her brief time on the Housing Commission and there is so much more work that remains for
her to do. Please reappoint her to her well-earned Housing Commission seat.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Very best wishes,
Michelle Gray
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Packet Pg. 546 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Zina Josephs
To:councilmtgitems
Cc:Zina Josephs
Subject:City Council 6/27/23 agenda item 16 -- Airport Commission appointments
Date:Tuesday, June 27, 2023 9:54:32 AM
EXTERNAL
June 27, 2023
To: Mayor Davis and City Council Members
From: Board of Directors, Friends of Sunset Park (FOSP)
RE: City Council 6/27/23 Agenda Item 16
Airport Commission Appointments
Endorse Geoffrey Neri and Margaret Griffin
The Friends of Sunset Park Board endorses the appointment of Margaret Griffin for
the current Airport Commission vacancy and the re-appointment of Geoffrey Neri for a
second term.
As the City moves forward in the planning process for the Airport Land, the Airport
Commission, in its advisory role to City Council, is in a position to provide guidance
and be an additional forum for the public to express their wants and desires for the
future use of the Airport property.
Ms. Griffin has expertise drawn from her professional life and previous service to the
City as a member of the Architectural Review Board (ARB). She is an architect,
landscape designer, master planner, and educator. Her professional background
would provide a unique skill-set not possessed by any current Airport Commissioners.
Her service on the ARB has given her knowledge and insight in City processes,
development standards, zoning, and building codes that will give her a valuable voice
in the future planning of the Airport Land.
Mr. Neri has completed serving his first term. A litigation attorney by profession, he
has experience resolving disputes, listening to competing voices, finding common
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ground and formulating compromises. As the City continues to operate SMO as an
Airport until Dec. 31, 2028, having a legal eye on the Commission is always a
beneficial asset. His support of the transitioning the Airport Land into Public Space is
in line with the City’s vision of the future of SMO by engaging in a public process to
re-imagine the possibilities.
Clare Thomas, President
Friends of Sunset Park
Board members:
Peter Donald
Ofer Grossman
Aliceann Grusin
Zina Josephs
Nikki Kolhoff
Cathy Larson
Jeanne Laurie
John Murdock
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Packet Pg. 548 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Natalie Atun Greenberg
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:GEOFFREY NERI and MARGARET GRIFFIN - Santa Monica Airport Commission
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 8:51:47 PM
EXTERNAL
Hi,
As a homeowner in Santa Monica, I write to support the re-appointment of
GEOFFREY NERI for a second term and MARGARET GRIFFIN for a first term on the
Santa Monica Airport Commission. Both are truly outstanding individuals who will
serve our community well. Thanks for your consideration.
Natalie A. Greenberg
917.686.9321
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Packet Pg. 549 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:fospairport@rocketmail.com
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16 Airport Commission Appointments Endorse Griffin and Neri
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 11:33:38 PM
EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
I urge Councilmembers to re-appoint Geoffrey Neri for a second term and appoint Margaret Griffin
for the remaining Airport Commission vacancy.
Both applicants have professional expertise that would be valuable assets on the Airport
Commission.
Ms. Griffin is an architect, landscape designer, master planner, and educator. As the City moves
forward in the future planning of the Santa Monica Airport Land, her background will create a
unique voice on the Airport Commission.
Mr. Neri is a litigation lawyer. He has served a first term as Airport Commissioner. His legal
background has been useful in analyzing airport issues, listening to competing voices, finding
common ground, and formulating solutions.
Cathy Larson
Sunset Park Resident
Airport2Park Boardmember
FOSP Boardmember
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Packet Pg. 550 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Cathy Larson and Roger Allen
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Item 16 Airport Commission Appointments Support Neri and Griffin
Date:Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:28:58 AM
EXTERNAL
Councilmembers,
I support the re-appointment of Geoffrey Neri to the Airport Commission and Margaret Griffin to fill
the vacancy by termed out Joe Schmitz.
Thank you,
Roger Allen
Sunset Park Resident
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Packet Pg. 551 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Carol Lemlein
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:June 27 Agenda Item 16 A - Appointment to Boards And Commissions - Planning Commission - Nina Fresco
Date:Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:35:56 AM
EXTERNAL
Mayor and Honorable Council Members,
I am writing to ask for your support for Nina Fresco's appointment to a
third term on the Planning Commission.
Nina has an unusually broad knowledge and experience with the many
issues presented to the Planning Commission for decisions and
recommendations to Council, ranging from the many facets of our adopted
plans to local history and historic preservation. She is actively involved
with a broad variety of community organizations, as exemplified by
Committee for Racial Justice, the Quinn Research Center, and the Santa
Monica Conservancy.
In short, Nina is eminently qualified to serve Santa Monica on the Planning
Commission during the next four years of complex issues and rapid
change. Please support her application for a third term.
Thank you,
Carol Lemlein
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Packet Pg. 552 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Asa Greenberg
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:Note of support re: Santa Monica Airport Commission appointments
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 8:38:25 PM
EXTERNAL
Hello!
As a homeowner and business owner in Santa Monica, I write to support the re-appointment of GEOFFREY NERI
for a second term and MARGARET GRIFFIN for a first term on the Santa Monica Airport Commission. Both are
truly outstanding individuals who will serve our community well. Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Asa Greenberg
2315 Pier Ave
Santa Monica CA 90405
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Asa Greenberg
Kilogram Entertainment
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Packet Pg. 553 Attachment: Written Comments (5837 : Annual Appointments)
From:Danielle Charney
To:Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; Gleam Davis; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Oscar de la Torre; Clerk
Mailbox; councilmailbox@santamonica.gov
Subject:Re-Nomination of Theresa Marasco to the Housing Commission
Date:Monday, June 26, 2023 11:20:59 PM
EXTERNAL
Greetings all,
I would like to express my support for Theresa Marasco for the re-appointment to
the Housing Commission. Theresa is the real thing. She has spent most of her life
working for those in need of a fair shake from housing, human services and the
judicial system. She works tirelessly for others and has helped shape a new
Commission that has been sorely needed in this City. In a few words, Theresa cares
and it shows. I wish you would not just re-appoint her, but embrace her work, along
with Michelle Gray, Dominic Gomez and Peter Borreson. These are some of the
finest minds we have ever had on this Commission. They bring a world of
experience and smarts to re-shape and organize the many programs and
possibilities in the housing area for those who are often maligned, ignored and
badly treated. So put Theresa back in that seat where she belongs. We are lucky to
have her.
She works hard and for free. What could be more caring than that?
Thank you,
Danielle Charney
Resident Since 1982
Almost OG Santa Monican
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