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Recommendation to receive and file the monthly Airport activities
reports. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
As requested, the following is a report on various activities at the Long Beach Airport.
Airport Passenger, General Aviation and Cargo Activity - The April 2005 Monthly
Airport Activity Report (Attachment 1) provides monthly and year-to-date statistics for
airline passengers (total and enplaned), aircraft operations by user category, and cargo
carrier tonnage. The statistics in general show a 3.4% increase in year-to-date
passenger activity. Total passenger counts for April were 244,770 compared to last year's
250,272, a decrease of 2.2%. Monthly general aviation operations compared to last year
were up 8.7%. (28,064 operations vs 25,809). Monthly cargo volumes were down 8.3%
(4,608 tons vs 5,027).
Noise Activity - The April 2005 Monthly Airport Noise Statistics Report (Attachment 2)
details noise complaints based on type of complaint (e.g., related to airline, private jet
operations, helicopter). It also identifies specific aircraft noise events that generated five
or more complaints and includes a plot map showing complainant location and the
number of repeat violations, along with a listing of aircraft operators receiving their fourth
or greater violation.
The Airport's Noise Office receives and investigates noise calls and complaints from local
citizens and all other sources. In April, the Noise Office received 299 complaints from
citizens compared to 137 complaints received in the previous month. Of the 299
complaints received, 257 of the complaints pertained to permissible aircraft activity that
was not in violation of the City's Noise Compatibility Ordinance.
Further analysis of the noise complaints revealed the following:
50% (150 of 299) of the complaints were related to operations between 1O:OO
p.m. and 7:OO a.m.;
54% (162 of 299) of the complaints were generated by 8 individuals;
33% (98 of 299) of the complainants reside in Seal Beach or Huntington Beach;
86% (257 of 299) of the complaints were related to operations that were not in
violation of the City's Noise Compatibility Ordinance.
This above referenced information is displayed on the Airport's website (www.lab.org),
and is updated on a monthly basis.
Other Airport Activity
The June/July edition of the WAVE focuses on the proposed Terminal Area
Improvements Project, and related EIR. Coverage includes the EIR process, issues to
be addressed, timeframes, and sources of additional and updated information.
Electrical System Upgrade - In order for SCE to complete the first phase of the
installation of the Terminal electrical supply transformer, power throughout the Airport
Terminal was shutdown Friday, June 3, from 11.30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. The completion
of the new service and availability of the increased electrical supply is anticipated for
June 17. Following cut over to the new electrical transformer, Jet Blue should be able
to begin using the electrical power installed at each of their five parking positions by
June 17. This will give them a 'clean' power source that replaces use of jet-fuel
powered Auxiliary Power Units (APlJs) on the aircraft, and diesel-powered Ground
Power Units (GPUs) on the ground.
At the present time, only five of the current ten aircraft parking positions are equipped
with in-pavement electrical vaults (installed by Jet Blue). Electrical power sources will
be installed at all aircraft parking positions when the air carrier ramp is reconstructed
(2006-2009). Design for the ramp reconstruction has been delayed pending approval
of a specific Terminal improvements project, including air carrier ramp configuration.
The increased electrical supply will also permit electric aircraft ground service
equipment to be recharged, in support of phasing out gas or diesel powered
equipment pursuant to AQMD guidelines. The entire project, including a new backup
emergency power generator, is tentatively scheduled for completion in August 2005.
Noise Monitoring System Upgrade and Internet Flight Tracking System - The
Airport's six noise enforcement monitors and the new long-range Passur radar were
successfully installed and are fully operational. Six additional noise monitors will be
upgraded in each of the following two years. Work continues on the creation of the
community web site and the installation of SkyTrak-internet flight tracking system.
Sky-Trak is expected to be operational in July 2005.
60dB Noise Contour Map - As requested at the April City Council meeting, attached
is a copy of the newly created 2004 60dB Noise Contour Map (Attachment 3). The
attached 60dB contour map is being overlaid to the appropriately sized City map and
will be provided to Council once completed.
Concession RFP - On May 23, six proposals were received in response to the
Airport's Request For Proposals for Concession Services. Proposals for food and
beverage concession services were received from Creative Host Services and OTG
Management, both nationally known, high-quality providers of airport food and
beverage concessions. Proposals received for the gift and news concessions services
were submitted by Galamar Enterprises, Hudson Group, Soto & Sanchez
Investments, and The Paradies Shops. Firms submitting responsive proposals will be
invited to an interview the week of June 20. It is expected that the award
recommendation will be submitted to the City Council in early July.
Summer Passenger Projections - Total passenger projections for the 2005 summer
travel season, June through August, are estimated to be 1 million passengers. This
projection in based on 36 commercial airline flights and 3 commuter flights and
represents roughly a 10% increase from 2004.
Parking Information Line - In preparation for the summer travel season, a new
Parking Information Line, (562) 570-2671, will be implemented. The information line
will provide updated information regarding parking availability and rates. New street
signage and literature will be created to inform visitors of the new service. This service
will be provided in addition to the proposed Cell Phone Lot.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is not time critical.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
CHRISTINE F. ANDERSEN
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS