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Recommendation to conduct a study session to receive and discuss the Fiscal Year 2015 Airport Noise Budget Analysis Report and Supplemental Slot Allocation. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
As part of the longstanding Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance (Noise Ordinance), a Noise Budget Analysis is prepared annually to determine the noise operating level of scheduled Air Carriers at Long Beach Airport over a 12-month period. For the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015, the Analysis, conducted by Mestre Greve Associates, a Division of Landrum & Brown, revealed that the Air Carriers operated well below the allowed budget levels contained in the Noise Ordinance. This initial analysis led to a further study, which resulted in a determination by Mestre Greve Associates that a minimum of nine (9) additional slots must be added to the required minimum 41 Air Carrier Slots. To ensure accuracy, the Airport requested an audit of both the Fiscal Year 2015 Noise Budget and the additional slot recommendation produced by Mestre Greve Associates. Through these audits, the firm of Harris, Miller, Miller & Hanson (HMMH) concluded that there is substantial Noise Budget available, and confirmed the findings of Mestre Greve Associates that an additional nine (9) slots must be added.
The attached memorandum provides background information on the Noise Ordinance, summarizes the Fiscal Year 2015 Airport Noise Report, and includes copies of the four analyses, as well as the Airport Director’s determination per the Noise Ordinance.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais and by Financial Management Director John Gross on November 25, 2015.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
A Study Session is requested to be conducted on December 8, 2015, in order to inform the City Council of the actions necessary to remain in compliance with the Airport Noise Compatibility Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
BRYANT L. FRANCIS
DIRECTOR, LONG BEACH AIRPORT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER