TITLE
Recommendation to request City Manager to schedule an Airport Noise Ordinance Study Session to educate the entire council as to the history, importance, and background on this vulnerable protection for our community. Said Study Session shall include but not be limited to City Management, City Prosecutor, and City Attorney staff. Community stakeholder input should be accommodated as well. This meeting shall be scheduled/conducted within the next 45 days.
DISCUSSION
Long Beach's Airport Noise Ordinance provides a unique protection for the neighborhoods in Long Beach that are impacted by airline flights. It affects the growth and development of the Airport so it is compatible with the surrounding residential communities.
With some airlines publicly stating desired changes to the Long Beach Airport, and with the imminent selection of a new Airport Director, it is important that the City Council have a timely study session to ensure a thorough understanding of the City's Airport Noise Ordinance, how it protects Long Beach neighborhoods, and it's unique standing and enforcement mechanisms.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
AL AUSTIN
COUNCILMAN, EIGHTH DISTRICT
PATRICK O'DONNELL
COUNCILMEMBER, FOURTH DISTRICT