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Agenda Item No. F-9-(d)
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
OCTOBER 10, 1988
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: IMPROVEMENTS TO NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
BY ME CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
OCT 10 19M
ACTION: If desired, Authorize Mayor to Transmit
Attached Correspondence Regarding Improvements
to the John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement System
BACKGROUND: During the past year, the Aviation Committee,
while reviewing a request by the residents of Balboa Island,
has investigated the workings of the Noise Abatement System
at the airport. Several deficiencies have been noted and,
as indicated on the attached correspondence, some improvements
are warranted.
RECOMMENDATION: The Aviation Committee, at their meeting of
September 29, 1988, recommended to the City Council that
correspondence from the City be sent to the airport requesting
such improvements. Appropriate correspondence is attached.
KENNETH DELINO
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Mayor
John C. Cox, Jr.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
October 3, 1988
Mr. George Rabella
John Wayne Airport, County of Orange
Administration Office, Bldg. K-101
3151 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Subject: Improvements to Noise Abatement System
Dear Mr. Rabella:
The City Council, upon recommendation from the City's
Aviation Committee, has asked that I bring to your attention
some suggestions to improve the Noise Abatement System at
John Wayne Airport.
Let me first make clear that the City recognizes the out-
standing quality of the Noise Abatement System at John Wayne
Airport. The City appreciates the time, money and energy
which goes into the system and, the City recognizes the system
as one of the best in the nation. However, as with just about
everything, improvements are possible.
Aircraft noise from John Wayne Airport lately has come under
increasing scrutiny from residents within the City. Reasons
for the heightened awareness of aircraft noise are uncertain,
but undeniably present. During the review of this situation,
the Aviation Committee has reviewed the workings of the Noise
Abatement System and offers the following suggestions for
improvement:
1. Quarterly Noise Abatement Reports should be timely
prepared and disseminated. As of this date, the
last available report is for the third quarter of
1987. The City recognizes the peculiarities
associated with last year's report and recognizes
that this situation has never occurred in the past,
but nevertheless request that such delays not occur
in the future.
City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663
(714) 644-3004
October 3, 1988
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2. Notices of violation of noise standards and deviation
from the flight track should be received by the
airlines within one day of the occurrence. Apparently
such notices arrive two to four weeks after the event.
The Aviation Committee believes that timely receipt
of such notices will enhance compliance.
3. The County has been conducting a test of the noise
consequences of heavy -weight aircraft. Some
members of the community indicate that these aircraft
are responsible for increased noise. Information on
the test has been sketchy and a complete status report
would be helpful.
4. Both the Aviation Committee and the County realize
that the Noise Abatement Computer System, including
both hardware and software, is outdated and somewhat
overloaded. The addition of new airlines, the intro-
duction of new aircraft, and the variability between
aircraft types and noise classes has put heavy demands
on the existing computer system. The City asks that
the County move forward as quickly as possible with the
necessary budgeting and acquisition of an updated system.
The settlement agreement is nearing three years of age and its
continued success will depend on the continued cooperation
between the County and the City. The respective staffs have
developed an effective working relationship. If the City can
be at all helpful in implementing the above suggestions, please
do not hesitate to call upon us.
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