REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager
Subject:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4168 amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) by adding Chapter 2.104 entitled 'Jet Noise Commission' (JNC)
Approved for introduction 11/5/2018 - Vote: 6-0-1 (Semeta-Out of Room)
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Statement of Issue:
On January 8, 2018, the City Council authorized the creation of the Air Traffic Noise Working Group. The Group along with Council Members, Patrick Brenden and Barbara Delgleize, were able to create a collaborative working relationship with the airlines and the Airport to begin the dialogue to craft changes to the approach procedures used when flying into the Long Beach Airport. To that end, on September 17, 2018, the Council authorized the City Manager, working with the City Attorney, to amend the Municipal Code to create a Jet Noise Commission. This Council Action introduces an Ordinance that adds Chapter 2.104 to the Municipal Code and formally creates the Jet Noise Commission.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4168, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 2.104 Entitled 'Jet Noise Commission'."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve for introduction and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Air Traffic Noise Working Group (ATNWG) was formed by City Council on January 8, 2018. Subsequently, the ATNWG held regular monthly meetings, convened meetings with the Long Beach Airport, and held a successful Town Hall Meeting with over 200 attendees.
The key objectives of the working group were as follows:
1) Define and prioritize remedies/identify where authority/control resides.
2) Acquire technical information and flight data that supports the case.
3) Establish a working dialogue wi...
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