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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and uphold the decision of the City Manager to deny the appeal of JetBlue Airways for an exemption for certain late night (curfew) violations at the Long Beach Airport during the second quarter of 2017, and adopt findings related thereto. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
This matter is an appeal by JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) of the administrative decisions of the Airport Director and the City Manager determining that JetBlue is not entitled to an exemption from the City’s Airport Noise Ordinance (LBMC 16.43 - Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance) for certain JetBlue curfew violations occurring during the second quarter of 2017 (April through June).
JetBlue made its initial exemption request on July 7, 2017 (Exhibit 1). This request was denied in a response by the Airport Director on July 18, 2017 (Exhibit 2). JetBlue requested clarification of the Airport Director’s exemption denial on July 28, 2017 (Exhibit 3), and the Airport Director provided the requested clarification on August 17, 2017 (Exhibit 4). Thereafter, JetBlue requested an Administrative Hearing on August 25, 2017 (Exhibit 5) in accordance with the provisions of Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 16.43.110A (Exhibit 6).
The Airport Director conducted an Administrative Hearing of JetBlue’s appeal on October 6, 2017, at which time the Airport Director received relevant evidence from JetBlue representatives and Airport staff (Exhibit 7 - Transcript of proceeding). After taking the matter under submission, the Airport Director issued a formal written Decision denying JetBlue’s exemption request on October 16, 2017 (Exhibit 8). On October 31, 2017 JetBlue, filed an appeal of the Airport Director’s Decision (Exhibit 9) and requested an Administrative Hearing before the City Manager in accordance with LBMC Section 16.43.110B (Exhibit 6). The City Manager held an Administrative Appeal Hearing on De...
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