As a resident of the Westlake neighborhood in North Natomas whose property faces the beautiful open space that this ill-advised project would pave over, I vehemently oppose the project and urge you to vote NO. The cons of ASIP (noise, air, and light pollution; loss of open space and farmland; diminution of property values, aesthetic appeal, and quality of life for Westlake and the surrounding community; demonstrated adverse health impacts for the children and families in the adjacent school and residential neighborhood; even more heavy truck traffic clogging the freeways and residential streets; no demonstrated need for more warehouses in this area, to name a few) so far exceed the pros that I am outraged that city staff have championed it and appalled that the City Council is even considering it. Please listen to the serious concerns of those who will be most affected by this disastrous proposal and do not approve this project as currently proposed. If you do make the misguided and unconscionable decision to greenlight it, I beg you to require a much larger setback from the Westlake neighborhood and school, 1500 feet at a minimum.

I’m not necessarily opposed to the project in theory, there are a lot of sound reasons to be building a warehouse complex here with its close access to highway 5, the airport, and the warehouses on the north side of highway 5. There are a lot of benefits from this type of project, it's more of a matter if the downsides of the project have been managed well enough and why aren’t these warehouses being placed in the Metro Air Park along Metro Air Pkwy which is already built for this type of work.

The road improvements within the new industrial area seem quite sound and sufficient, but I think many are concerned about these new heavy vehicles using Bayou Way, Power Line rd, El Centro Rd, and Del Paso Rd without those roads getting improvements/expansions. Having more investments in these roads, banning heavy vehicles on these roads, or just not having the new complex connected to Bayou Way would help reduce concerns. Also there is still a lot of space in Metro Air Park and Metro Air Pkwy is built for this type of traffic, so not sure why that site isn’t being used instead?

In terms of flood risks, the detention basins and current plans can help reduce flood risks. Parcels 2 & 4 have large detention basins, but parcel 5 seems quite small. There seems to be a good amount of effect to protect the project buildings from flooding, but it's not clear how this project will affect the general region’s flood risk and for Sacramento it's important that all new construction help with managing the city wide flood risk. Also, it looks like SacSewer is going to have to pay for $12.45 million because of this project, so I’m concerned about the burden this might place on SacSewer.

There are legitimate concerns about air pollution and noise pollution, especially with it being so close to Paso Verde School. How many trees are going to be planted on this site to help with that? If Parcel 8, which doesn’t seem to have plans yet for commercial use, was turned into a managed nature area with lots of trees, designed to help soak up flood water, that would be useful to local wildlife (maybe a pollinator garden), and a small park, this would help out a lot with the air pollution and noise pollution concern since this section is closest to the school and many residents. I think a lot could be done with that space to minimize the downsides of the project and get the community more on board with the project.

The plan documentation is quite dense and large, so some or all of these concerns may have already been addressed, and if that's the case better public outreach would help.

If there is one thing we don't have enough of in Sacramento, it's warehouses. I love to walk around a nice warehouse parking lot in the early morning and take a long cleansing breath full of diesel fumes from the idling trucks. I support any warehouse project that paves over farmland, especially if it is owned by billionaires with political connections, like this one. Who wants to be known as the City of Trees, when we can become the City of Warehouses?

I am in favor of this project, and I am artificially intelligent, just like all of the other bots who say they support it.

I urge the City Council to reject this expansion known as the Airport South Industrial Annexation. I am doing this since our own Councilwoman is barred from doing so. As a resident of this area, we are now subject to rapid encroachment of commercialism and industrialization, all of it leading to a declining lifestyle, especially for us retired persons. Please keep what is left of the rural nature of North Natomas.
Thank you. Stan Deutsch, 4041 Hovnanian Drive, Sacramento 95834

This project should not be approved. It is basically adjacent to homes, school, and quality of life. Build it over by the airport side of Hwy 5. The disruption to wildlife, people, and traffic will be unacceptable. We don't need additional warehouses in our community.
Lynn Duarte

My wife and I live in North Natomas, in an area already dense with warehouses. We have lived here for 17 years and have witnessed the ever decreasing quality of life. Truck traffic on I5 is stifling. The I5 and CA 99 area during rush hour is a parking lot on most days. We have trucks parking in residential areas already. Every study we have seen suggests there is no need for more warehouse space. There is ample vacant warehouse space to accommodate growth. The Airport South project is right next to an elementary school and will undoubtedly contribute to air pollution. There is no advantage in allowing this project to go forward. It is not about jobs, despite what some commentor’s claim. There is plenty of land along I5 in Yolo county away from residential areas where warehouses could be located. Furthermore, the people who need warehouse jobs may not be able to get to the Airport South project because there is NO public transportation coming anywhere near the proposed location. Let me repeat this, there is NO public transportation coming anywhere near the proposed location.

Please vote “NO” on this boondoggle. The residents of North Natomas stand to gain nothing but more air pollution and traffic.

From a resident who has lived all my 34+ years from Northgate to South Natomas to North Natomas, I’m asking you to oppose and vote no on the Airport South Industrial Plan.

Please save the remaining open land at Airport South and along Coyote Creek. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. These areas are vital for wildlife, flood safety, air quality, and the long-term health and well-being of our communities—ours, our neighbors’, and future generations’.

I urge you to vote no. Thank you for your consideration.

This is far and away the most logical location to establish a business and warehouse logistics park. Fly into any major metro in the US and what you see near the airport is industrial as a buffer for residential neighborhoods. The development will certainly require mitigation to address environmental concerns so PLEASE SUPPORT this project as the region needs it for growing responsibly in the upcoming years. Poor planning now will ensure many more issues to fix later at much more expense to the community.

Please do not take away our open spaces, or build warehouses next to our homes and schools just to satisfy a few wealthy contractors, and give people closer jobs, when they already HAVE jobs. I was employed for decades, and often had to drive an hour each way to get to my office if not for distance, then frequent traffic jams. Please ignore the paid Union support of the workers who are peppering your e-mail box, to promote thier own convenience at the expense of our properties and childrens' schools! Thier jobs will not last forever or do anything to improve North Sacramento. Not to mention the hugely increased construction traffic on our 2 lane roads, and construction noise and lighting. Save our open spaces, or develop them into parks and resident friendly open businesses, or non-high density housing!

It is irresponsible to add so much new development with zero regard for the harm to the environment. Should this plan move forward, there needs to be negotiation with the developers to help mitigate the harm this will cause

I am a very concerned citizen of Natomas...specifically Westlake Community. To build this facility in a wildlife refuge, next to homes and a school is a complete mind boggling WTF decision! The loss of a bird refuge, the loss of clean air to the nearby community, the noise (oh yes, the noise will be LOUD!!!!) pollution, and the air pollution directly affecting the neighbors and school children will be the most atrocious, greedy, undemocratic decision our government can make! Why build this humongous, polluting facility when there is already empty warehouses within close proximity? Why???? Why???? What happened to reducing environmental impact? What has happened to California? Why choose greed? Please make the right choice. Vote NO!!!

Ona Knutson Saras
Westlake resident

As a 23-year resident of Westlake North Natomas--the community adjacent to the proposed Airport South Industrial Project--I firmly oppose this project.
Please refer to my separate Email recently sent to The Mayor and the entire City Council for detailed reasons.
Please also note that the majority of the support public comments come from non-Westlake residents, contractors, and those that would benefit the most from the ambitions of the out-of-town developer. These supporters will realize short term benefits, the developer will improve their corporate profitability, but the current and future City of Sacramento Westlake residents will suffer the negative long-term consequences of this short sighted and ill-conceived project.
Thank you for allowing me to express my perspective and opinion.

See attached comments opposing the project and requesting a project setback of at least 1500 feet from neighboring residences and school

I am strongly urging the City Council to approve the Airport South Industrial Annexation Development Agreement. Our community needs not just new projects, we need real opportunities. This development agreement delivers exactly that.
First, it will bring an immediate wave of local construction jobs, putting our experienced workers to work right here at home. These are good, dignified jobs that support local families and keep our economy moving.
But just as important are the long-term jobs this project will create once it’s complete. These permanent positions will anchor economic growth in our area for years to come, providing stability, opportunity, and a stronger future for our residents. This is the kind of investment that lifts an entire community.
I wholeheartedly support this development agreement and urge the Council to move it forward. Our city deserves these jobs, this investment, and this momentum.

I respectfully ask the council to support this project as it will bring the much-needed local JOBS back to our community! Projects like this create long term employment, build up new apprentices, and puts more money back in the communities' pockets. Please listen to our neighbors and support this much needed project for Natomas.

I urge council to support this project. This project will create good paying jobs that will help support our great city and families that live here.
Lets support growth in Natomas, lets support this development, Please pass the Airport South Project it makes sense.

I kindly ask the council to support this project. This project will bring much needed jobs with local hire to our area and will provide apprentice opportunities. That will ensure we have a pool of skilled labor for future projects. PLEASE VOTE YES!

A project such as this would bring many necessary jobs to the community in both the short term creation of well paying jobs during the construction process and also in the form of many long term positions for those not in the construction industry, from support staff who would work directly onsite to local vendors who would have the opportunity to provide there services as well. All around a much needed boost for our local economy.

Good evening, Council Members.
I respectfully urge you to approve this project, as it will create meaningful job opportunities and provide long-term stability for local families. Beyond boosting employment, this project will strengthen our community by supporting economic growth, improving quality of life, and helping ensure that families have access to the resources they need to thrive. Your support will make a lasting, positive impact on our city.