Commissioner Yoram Tal, Chair

Commissioner Ofer Grossman, Vice Chair

Commissioner Richard Brown

Commissioner Peter Donald

Commissioner Jean Gebman                                                                                         

 

 

Regular Meeting of

SANTA MONICA AIRPORT COMMISSION

November 24, 2008

7:30 P.M.

City Council Chamber

1685 Main Street

Santa Monica, CA  90401

AGENDA

                                                                                         

1)   Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

 

2)   Special Agenda Items / Announcements

      Annual Environmental Workshop

a)   Introduction by Bob Trimborn, Airport Director

     Overview of the workshop format / agenda and introduction of presenters

b)   Presentation by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regarding the General Aviation Air Quality Study Conducted at Santa Monica and Van Nuys Airports by Dr. Philip Fine, Atmospheric      Measurements Manager, SCAQMD   

c)   Question and Answer Session Moderated by Bob Trimborn

     The public is invited to participate in a question and answer session with Dr. Fine. Questions must be related to the information and topics presented and/or discussed during the SCAQMD presentation. Persons may either submit up to three written questions to staff or request to speak.  Persons choosing to discuss the issues will be limited to 5 minutes.

d)   10 Minute Break

e)   Aviation Air Quality Overview by Dr. Rod Merl, Airport Staff

     Overview of Aviation Air Quality and the Regulatory Environment Affecting Aviation & Airports Review of the complex regulatory and jurisdiction environment affecting airport operations and basic Air Quality terminology and issues.

     Review of Environmental Initiatives, Programs Currently Underway at Santa Monica Airport.

     Report from the University of California, Berkeley Aviation Air Quality Symposium

                 Los Angeles International Airport Apportionment Air Quality Study Update

f)    Question and Answer Session Moderated by Bob Trimborn

     The public is invited to participate in a second question and answer session with staff. Questions must be related to the information and topics presented and/or discussed during the second portion of the workshop presentation. Persons may either submit up to three written questions to staff or request to speak.  Persons choosing to discuss the issues will be limited to 5 minutes.

g)   Wrap-up by Staff

                 Adjourn to regular Airport Commission Meeting

 

3)   Consent Calendar   (public discussion permitted)

a)   Approval of Minutes: October 27, 2008 Meeting         

b)   Non-Aviation Commercial Operations Permit Applications:

                  i)    Suckerpunch, Inc.

                  ii)   Classic Services, Inc.

                  iii)   Anouk, LLC

                  iv)  Rowan

& Rubin, LLP

4)   Airport Management Report

a)   Museum of Flying Update

b)   DC-3 Monument Update

c)   The Next Airport Commission Meeting Will Take Place on January 26, 2009 at City Hall

5)   Noise Management (public discussion permitted)    

Staff will present the monthly Noise Management Report for October 2008 for discussion and information purposes.

6)   Old Business          (public discussion permitted)

a)   Santa Monica College Bundy Campus

      Staff will update the Airport Commission regarding the status of the Santa Monica College Bundy Campus for review and consideration.

b)   Aircraft Conformance Program Update

      Staff will update the Airport Commission regarding the status of the program for review and consideration purposes.

7)   New Business         (public discussion permitted)

      a)   Presentation of Commercial Operator Permit Applications for Aviation Related Businesses

            Staff will present the following aviation related Applications for Commercial Operations Permits       for recommendation to the City Manager:   (None)

b)   Discussion of Proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2009/2010

            Staff will present a report discussing proposed capital improvement projects for the next fiscal year for review and consideration.        

8)   Commissioner Items

      General information items, announcements, and consideration of future agenda items from Airport Commissioners.  

Commissioner Grossman: Requests that the Airport Commission develop a committee or have the Commission review/discuss on an ongoing basis what it can do to advance legislative initiative that will address the unique      needs of Santa Monica Airport and/or other highly impacted urban airports in cooperation with other airports,     neighborhood and community groups to start to make a change at the legislative level either through: a change to the FAA mandate; authorizing legislation; or otherwise.

9)   Written Communications / Request to Speak     (Public Comment Permitted)

      (none)

10) Commissioner’s Report

11) Public Comment

      Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body

12) Adjournment

City Hall Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible.  To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Stella Diaz at (310) 458-8591 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.  This document is available in alternate format upon request.

Airport Office:            (310) 458-8591

Fax:                       (310) 572-4495

TTY number:        (310) 572-4492

Email Address:     airport@smgov.net                                                    Web Page:      http://santamonicaairport.org