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Home My WebLink About55B - RESO JWA CITY POS STMTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2007 TITLE: RESOLUTION ADOPTING JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT CORRIDOR CITY COALTION POSITION STATEMENT CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1s` Reading ^ Ordinance on god Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution supporting the John Wayne Airport Corridor City Coalition Position Statement. DISCUSSION The cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Orange, Tustin, and Newport Beach are the communities most directly impacted by noise generated by air carriers operating in the John Wayne Airport (JWA) arrival and departure corridors. In 2000, these cities became known as the Corridor City Coalition because of their collective support for amendments of the JWA Settlement Agreement which set limits on airport expansion, passenger allowance, and other elements affecting public health, the environment, and quality of life issues. In order to create a stronger coalition, a JWA Coalition City Position Statement has been developed as a unifying measure that would identify common interests and enable the cities to collectively achieve stated goals and objectives. The Position Statement acknowledges the airport's inability to service all of Orange County's air transportation demand and recognizes that there is no viable site in the County for a second commercial airport. In an effort to protect quality of life and limit noise pollution, the Coalition seeks to balance the County's air transportation demand without further expansion of JWA. The Position Statement opposes any expansion of JWA beyond its current 2007 footprint; opposes a second air carrier runway or extension of the existing runway; opposes any significant reduction in general aviation operations/facilities; opposes any changes to air carrier or general aviation noise ordinances; ensures that regional plans are consistent with 55B-1 JWA Position Statement Resolution August 6, 2007 Page 2 the legal and practical constraints on air service at JWA; opposes any attempt by out-of-county entities to assume ownership of, or operational control over JWA; and actively supports development and implementation of proposals that enable convenient access to underused out-of-county airports using roadway improvements and air passenger rail links. In addition, the Position Statement recognizes that while the Corridor Coalition cities are the most impacted by aircraft noise, all Orange County cities have an interest in JWA service levels and impacts. As such, the Coalition encourages communities to become "Coalition Supporters" by adopting the Position Statement. The Coalition will communicate regularly with, and seek input from, all Coalition Supporters. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. 55B-2 jwf 7/31/07 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT COALITION CITY POSITION STATEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin and Newport Beach are the communities most directly impacted by noise generated by air carriers operating in the John Wayne Airport (JWA) arrival and departure corridors, and these cities have previously worked together as a coalition (JWA Coalition), and with the cooperation of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, to obtain amendments to the JWA Settlement Agreement; and, B. The Board of Supervisors and the Airport Director are to be commended for making decisions and operating JWA in a manner that balances the County's air transportation needs with residents' quality of life; and, C. JWA is, and will always be, incapable of serving all Orange County air transportation demand and that there is no viable site in the County for a second commercial airport; and, D. Air transportation demand in the County and the Southern California region now exceeds supply and that shortfall is likely to grow over time, as will the time necessary to travel to certain regional airports; and, E. This inability of JWA to accommodate all County air transportation demand, the importance of air transportation to the region's economy and the anticipated growth in regional air transportation demand are among the factors that may result in pressure to modify JWA or the rules related to aircraft operations; and, F. The JWA Coalition must always be prepared to respond to any proposal to expand JWA and must be proactive in the search for ways to satisfy more of Orange County's air transportation demand without any expansion of JWA; and, Resolution No. 2007-XXX 556'3 Page 1 of4 G. The JWA Coalition has drafted a "Position Statement" that reflects the basic principles of each city regarding JWA facilities and operations, as well as regional plans and transportation solutions that address air transportation issues throughout Southern California; and, H. The JWA Coalition believes that its cities need to continue to work cooperatively with one another, with the Board of Supervisors and with other communities to ensure that decisions regarding JWA facilities and operations are consistent with the principles outlined in the Position Statement and to thereby protect and maintain their constituent's quality of life; and, The JWA Coalition acknowledges that many other Orange County cities are also impacted by noise, traffic or aircraft emissions stemming from aircraft operations at JWA, and that all Orange County communities have an interest in the level of service at JWA. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the Position Statement attached as Exhibit A. Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Staff to take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to implement the Position Statement, including obtaining other public agency approval and implementation of the Position Statement. Section 4. The City Council hereby reaffirms its commitment to implement all components of the JWA strategy outlined in the General Plan and the Policy and staff is directed to take whatever action is necessary or appropriate to ensure full and timely implementation; Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of , 2007. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor Resolution No. 2007-XXX Page 2 of 4 55B-4 APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2007-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2007-XXX 55 B-5 Page 3 of 4 CORRIDOR CITY COALITION POSITION STATEMENT INTRODUCTION The cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin and Newport Beach are the communities most directly impacted by noise generated by air carriers operating in the John Wayne Airport (JWA) arrival and departure corridors. In 2000, these cities became known as the Corridor City Coalition (Coalition) because of their collective support for amendments of the JWA Settlement Agreement. The Coalition believes that continued involvement in decisions related to JWA and regional air transportation service is essential to maintain the high quality of life currently enjoyed by their residents. BACKGROUND JWA is, and will always be, incapable of serving all Orange County (County) air transportation demand and there is no viable site in the County for a second commercial airport. Air transportation demand in the County and the Southern California region now exceeds supply and that shortfall is likely to grow over time. The Coalition commends the Board of Supervisors and Airport Director for operating JWA in a manner that balances the County's air transportation needs with residents' quality of life. However, the Coalition must always be prepared to respond to any proposal to expand JWA and must be proactive in the search for ways to satisfy more of Orange County's air transportation demand without any expansion of JWA. UNDERSTANDING The Coalition agrees these actions are necessary to protect their residents: • Oppose any expansion of JWA beyond its current (2007) footprint; • Oppose a second air carrier runway or extension of the existing runway; • Oppose any significant reduction in general aviation operations/facilities; • Oppose any change to air carrier or general aviation noise ordinances; • Ensure that regional plans are consistent with the legal and practical constraints on air carrier service at JWA; • Oppose any attempt by out-of county entities to assume any ownership of, or operational control over, JWA; • In cooperation with the Board and other public agencies, actively support development and implementation of proposals that enable Orange County residents and businesses to conveniently access underused out-of-county airports using roadway improvements and air passenger rail links. OTHER AGENCIES While Coalition members may be the communities most impacted by aircraft noise, all Orange County cities have a significant interest in JWA service levels and impacts. The Coalition encourages these communities to become "Coalition Supporters" by adopting this Position Statement. The Coalition will communicate regularly with, and seek input from all Coalition Supporters. EXHIBIT A Resolution No. 2007-XXX Page 4 of 4 55 B-6