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The FOSP newsletter for May is now posted — click on the “Newsletter” tab.

Reminder: Residential and auto burglaries have increased Santa Monica. Lock your doors and windows and turn on your security systems whenever you leave home, even for a short while. And, even if they’re parked in front of your home or in your driveway, lock your vehicles and leave nothing inside that looks worth stealing.

Save the date for these important meetings and events!

June 20 — Planning Commission:
Agenda item 9-A:
Village Trailer Park development agreement (continuation from May 23rd …

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The FOSP newsletter for May is now posted — click on the “Newsletter” tab.

Save the date for these important meetings and events!

June 9FOSP Annual Meeting
1:30 PM — Mt. Olive Church, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
All members are invited! Speakers will include the city’s Senior Transportation Planner, the Public Landscape Manager, Airport and Planning Commissioners, an SMC Trustee, and our Police Department Neighborhood Resource Officer, Artis Williams. Refreshments, music, and door prizes!

June 6, 20, and 27 — Planning Commission:
Village Trailer Park, Bergamot Area Plan, City Zoning Ordinance

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April 2012 Update

Airport Commission to Tackle Airport Visioning at Its Next Meeting on Monday, April 23, 7:30 PM, at City Hall

The Airport Commission has planned a workshop format discussion of future options for SMO. The workshop will include:

  • A review of legal agreements, including how various Federal/City agreements impact potential future options for various
    parcels of land at the airport – this seems to indicate that the City has more power to control some portions of the airport
    land than others.
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The FOSP newsletter for April is now posted — click on the “Newsletter” tab.

Save the date for these important meetings and events!

April 23 — Airport Commission — The Future of SM Airport
7:30 PM — City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/Airport/Airport_Commission/Airport_Commission.aspx

April 24 — City Council — Serving Santa Monica’s Seniors:
Services and Transportation Options; Miramar Hotel expansion —

6:30 PM — City Hall
Agenda: http://www01.smgov.net/cityclerk/council/agendas/

April 25 — Common Ground — Community meeting to review the Good Neighbor Agreement
7 PM — Olympic High School cafeteria — Parking entrance on Pine St. just …

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Current Activities – Santa Monica Airport

Two current activities related to Santa Monica Airport:


1) Online community survey
2) City’s airport visioning process

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1) COMMUNITY ONLINE SURVEY:
 
The FOSP Board encourages you to participate in a quick online survey sponsored by the “Community Against Santa Monica Airport Traffic.” (CASMAT.org)
 
CASMAT and its study are not connected to the City of Santa Monica. Rather, it is an independent group of Santa Monica residents who conduct their own studies related to the airport. They will …

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Can We Talk?

A community conversation with City Manager Rod Gould

about neighborhood projects, the economy, and the future.

 
…about how we are doing…
How does the economy look from a local perspective? Rod will discuss our fiscal outlook and talk about the city’s strategies for difficult times.

……and what we are doing!
What did we do last year? How will we build on that? Talk with Rod about what we accomplished last year, upcoming City initiatives and outreach projects, and what is …

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City of Santa Monica Special City Council Meeting

City of Santa Monica Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers – 1685 Main Street

Tuesday, October 4, 2011  

The following item will be heard no earlier than 6:30 p.m.

4-A:    Proposed Phase II Public Process regarding the Santa Monica Airport — recommendation that Council review and comment on the Santa Monica Airport Campus Phase I Public Process findings and direct staff to proceed with the proposed Phase II Public Process concept.

STAFF REPORT: 
http://www01.smgov.net/cityclerk/council/agendas/2011/20111004/s2011100404-A.htm

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July 2011 Update

Do You Want a Say in SM Airport’s Future?

Open? Closed? More flights? Fewer flights? Business Park?
Playing fields? Parkland? Housing? Artist Studios? SMC Expansion?
How would various options affect Sunset Park traffic congestion?

Friends of Sunset Park wants you to participate. 
How?

  1. Complete a questionnaire designed by community members online at www.casmat.org (click on the “Survey” tab)
  2. Let your voice be heard!  — Go to http://smovisioning.org/discussions/  or call 310-458-8221 to sign for a Community Discussion Group regarding the future 
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April 2011 Update

SMO Visioning Process Begins

As the operating agreement between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica regarding the Santa Monica Airport approaches its expiration in 2015, the City has begun a process to determine the options available for the airport’s future. The airport consists of 227 acres located at the south east corner of the City’s borders. The 5000ft runway is imbedded in a residential area and the environmental and safety impacts have been a long time concern for

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Airport Visioning Phase Synopsis

As the operating agreement between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica regarding the Santa Monica Airport approaches its expiration in 2015, the City has begun a process to determine the options available for the airport’s future. The airport consists of 227 acres located at the southeast corner of the City’s borders. The 5000 ft runway is embedded in a residential area, and the environmental and safety impacts have been a longtime concern for airport neighbors. In addition to …

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