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SR 07-25-2023 8A City Council Report City Council Meeting: July 25, 2023 Agenda Item: 8.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. Continued from 7/18/2023. 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 1 6/30/2027 Reside in the City. Housing Commission 2 6/30/2025 Two must be affordable housing program participant where one is 62-years or older and the other is unhoused or formerly unhoused. Human Services Commission 2 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. 8.A Packet Pg. 1041 2 of 2 Urban Forest Task Force 2 6/30/2025 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. Applicant List B. Written Comments 8.A Packet Pg. 1042 City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Airport Commission Name Application Date Falk, Margaret Griffin, Margaret Gross, Spencer D. Hopkins, David J. Lopez, Eve Neri, Geoffrey A. 05/25/2022 06/21/2023 06/20/2023 06/21/2023 01/23/2022 06/18/2023 Scott, Kate 05/22/2022 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1043 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1044 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Arts Commission Name Application Date Beall, Jeff Benjamin, Kathleen D. Boghosian, Ana Edgar, Michelle S. Fox, Kara K. Karetsky, Ethan Lin, Jason Petrakos, Bren C. Subramaniam, Deepa Warren, Eric 05/17/2023 06/19/2023 12/13/2022 05/24/2023 06/15/2022 06/16/2023 01/19/2023 06/21/2022 05/17/2023 01/01/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 10 *Incumbents listed in green *Serves in the Library Board 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1045 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment Name Application Date Bush, Jeff Joe, Laurel S. Kubani, Dean A. Lappen, David I. Mearns, Susan L. Moss, Kyle Newbold, Gerda 06/19/2023 04/02/2023 06/12/2023 03/07/2023 06/20/2023 03/08/2023 03/30/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7 *Incumbents listed in green *Serves in the Audit Subcommittee 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1046 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Disabilities Commission Name Application Date TOTAL APPLICANTS: 0 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1047 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Housing Commission Name Application Date Camner, Leonora S. Finley, Sheila A. Garcia, Lydia Gordon, Gail Hass, Ryan O. Ha, Edmund Marasco, Theresa H. 06/16/2022 07/06/2023 11/30/2021 07/18/2022 – Not applying for affordable housing recipient over 62 seat 12/06/2021 11/30/2021 06/19/2023 Susman, Matthew B. 09/20/2022 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 8 *Incumbents listed in green *Serves on the Disabilities Commission 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1048 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Human Services Commission Name Application Date Einbinder, Susan D. Finkelstein, Helen M. Hemphill-Elsea , Alexis M. Manvel, Marie Muntaner, Zoe 06/12/2023 03/30/2023 06/21/2023 05/03/2023 04/07/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 5 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1049 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Santa Monica Library Board Name Application Date Aimonetti, Heidi Vega Cody, Daniel Flaig, Nick Hugh-Jones, Dan Maya, Doris McRitchie, Karen Schmidt, Laurel Spears, Antonio D. Tuckman, Deborah 06/09/2023 06/14/2022 06/07/2023 06/14/2022 07/26/2023 06/08/2023 05/22/2023 06/05/2023 06/08/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 9 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1050 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Personnel Board Name Application Date Allen, Melanie Luthern Van de Bunt, Dirk W. 06/20/2023 11/07/2022 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1051 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Planning Commission Name Application Date Ciszek, Thomas Cohen, Deborah Fonda-Bonardi, Mario Fresco, Nina Hamilton, Josh D. 07/11/2022 12/15/2022 06/19/2023 06/18/2023 02/24/2022 Ries, Jim Sinunu, Alexander J. 06/18/2023 01/18/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 7 *Incumbents listed in green *Serves in the Housing Commission 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1052 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission Name Application Date Banister, Xavier H. Cruz, Jaime S. Devermont, Derek Feldman, Jason K. Gielicz, Albin R. Goldberg, Aimee Graber, Stuart B. Kolding, Lucas Mohanty, Adya Singer, Donald I. Walter, Craig A. Winnemore, Paul L. 03/07/2022 06/20/2023 05/15/2023 06/15/2022 06/20/2022 06/20/2023 06/05/2022 03/02/2022 06/20/2023 06/16/2022 03/10/2022 03/07/2021 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 12 *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 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1053 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Recreation and Parks Commission Name Application Date Besser, Sean Bowman, Ann K. Ciriello, Peter Lin, Jason Martin, Chip Thompson, Mei Lisa D. 06/01/2023 06/13/2023 04/19/2023 01/19/2023 06/20/2023 06/20/2022 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 6 *Incumbents listed in green *Serves in the Library Board 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1054 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) City of Santa Monica Boards and Commissions Applicants Urban Forest Task Force Name Application Date Martinez, Armando Rubin, Jerry 07/07/2023 07/06/2023 TOTAL APPLICANTS: 2 *Incumbents listed in green 8.A.a Packet Pg. 1055 Attachment: Applicant List (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 1 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1056 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1057 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1058 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 90404 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1059 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1060 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ---------- Forwarded message --------- 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1061 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) Download PDF Agenda Packet | View Web Agenda Packet Document Modified: 6/22/2023 3:51 PM If you no longer wish to be included in this distribution list you can remove yourself through the meeting web portal or reply to this message. ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1062 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1063 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 -- 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 http://www.envirodynamix.com --------- This message (including any attachments) may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s) named above. Do not read, copy or share this communication unless you are the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and then delete all copies of it from your computer system. Any use, dissemination, distribution, disclosure, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation. ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1064 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1065 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1066 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1067 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1068 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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. 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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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1071 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1072 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1073 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1074 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1075 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1076 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1077 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 -- - Asa Greenberg Kilogram Entertainment ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1078 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.) 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 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 ITEM 16.A. JUNE 27, 2023 8.A.c Packet Pg. 1079 Attachment: Written Comments (5885 : Continued: Annual Appointments 8.A.)