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'AT LE' AUGUST 51 1991
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION
OLD BUSINESS NO. 4
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The Community Development Department has continued to monitor
airport issues and attend all relevant meetings. Since the last
Airport Status Report to the City Council on June 3, 1991, staff
has attended a Congressional Subcommittee hearing on airport noise,
meetings of the Coalition for Responsible Airport Solution and the
Noise Abatement Committee, analyzed the Airport Environs Land Use
Plan, and coordinated the review of the latest John Wayne Airport
Noise Abatement Quarterly Report by the City's noise consultants.
The following items summarize the most significant ' local airport
activities that have taken place during the past twmonths.
House Subcommittee Hearing on Transportation - On June 24, 19910,
staff attended a congressional hearing held to obtain testimony on
the rules now being drafted to enforce the National Noise Policy
Act. Congresswoman Boxer and Congressman Cox acted as
representatives of the House Subcommittee and received comments on
the new rules from community representatives from throughout
California as well as representatives of the major airlines and
airport administrators. In summary, most of the speakers providing
testimony expressed dissatisfaction with the Act's provision that
the FAA now has supreme authority over all airport expansion/noise
and land use matters. The Act specifically removes the opportunity
for citizen input into the airport expansion environmental review
process. Apparently, this was done to facilitate airport expansion
to accommodate national transportation needs at the expense of
local jurisdictions. The hearing ended with Congresswoman Boxer's
verbal commitment to work toward resolution of the concerns
expressed.
Coalition for Responsible Airport Solution (ORAS) - Kathy Weil,
our City representative for CRAS, attended the group's most recent
Directors meeting on June 27, 1991. A copy of her report on the
most recent developments for CRAS is attached.
City Council Report
Re: Airport Status Report
August 5, 1991
Page 2
Noise Abatement Committee - Staff attended the quarterly Noise
Abatement Forum meeting on May 29, 1991. While the issues
discussed at the meeting did not directly concern the City of
Tustin, the issue of potential helicopter operations from John
Wayne Airport is interesting to note. A two prong study will
analyze economic feasibility and the highest/best use of the Eddie
Martin Terminal, which may include administrative offices, transit
uses, or a helicopter facility.
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) - On April 29, 1991, the City of
Tustin received a copy of the amended Airport Environs Land Use
Plan (AELUP) . Staff has reviewed the document to identify Tustin I s
concerns and has prepared an analysis which responds to a County -
prepared consistency review worksheet to determine whether Tustin
is in fact inconsistent with the AELUP. If, after consultation
with the County, changes to the General Plan are def initely needed,
staff will work with the General Plan consultants to ensure that
Tustin is made a consistent agency.
Airaort Noise Report - In July, 1991, J.J. Van Houten and
Associates, Inc., Tustin's noise consultants, prepared a review of
County -prepared John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Program
quarterly report for the 4th quarter of 1990. A copy of their
report is attached.
From 1989 through the fourth quarter of 1990 there has been a 2 dB
increase in aircraft -generated Community Noise Equivalent Level
(CNEL) at monitoring station M7 (On October 1, 1990, remote
monitoring station M5 in Tustin was renumbered as M7). During the
last three quarters of 1990, the average number of commercial jet
operations has remained fairly constant, the average monthly and
quarterly CNEL values measured at station M7 have decreased, but
the number of quarterly noise complaints for Tustin/Orange has
increased. This strongly implies that people react to Single Event
Noise Equivalency Levels (SENEL) rather than long-term noise
exposure (CNEL). As indicated in the June 3, 1991 Airport Status
Report, it is estimated that increased flight operations, as
approved by the Board of Supervisors under the Phase II Access
Plan, will further increase noise levels by 2 dB throughout the
city raising future CNEL levels in the City to between 53 and 60
dB. However, this is below the City, County, and State criteria of
65 dB for residential areas.
City Council Report
Re: Airport Status Report
August 5, 1991
Page 3
CONCLUSION
Because the issues discussed above are of considerable importance
to the City of Tustin, the Community Development Department will
continue to monitor airport issues unless otherwise directed by
Council.
Scott Ree sten Christine Shinglet
Assistant Planner Assistant City Man ger
Attachments: Report from J.J. Van Houten and Associates
Memo from Kathy Weil
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DATE: June 30, 1991
MEMO: TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
RE: CRAS - Recent Developments
FROM: Kathy Weil
The enclosed copy of OCCAA's newsletter covers a great deal of what they're up to. (Remember, this is Ken
Delino's Newport Beach group). When reading the newsletter, keep in mind that the bottom line is to close John
Wayne Airport and transfer all air traffic to El Toro. On page 1 Ken says that JWA won't support the County's
future air transportation needs. That, of course, is because of the desires of Newport Beach to keep JWA as a small
or non-existent facility.
On page 2 he talks about the Christianitos Canyon site having been "eliminated" from consideration. Ken would
have you think that OCCAA was responsible for determining the unsuitability of this location. In reality the Airport
Site Coalition, after extensive study of future airport sites, came to the conclusion that there was no ideal site in
Orange County. They further said that perhaps Christianitos Canyon, among three other sites merited further study.
Their most recent determination was that none of the sites were feasible. El Toro was not on the Airport Coalitions
feasible list because it had earlier been determined by the group to be unsuitable. Now, Ken is saying that obviously
the site wasn't adequately studied. So, Clarence Turner, Mayor Pro -tem of Newport Beach and member of
OCCAA's governing board, has petitioned SCAG to let OCCAA represent SCAG in its further study of El Toro
(page 3). I think we all know what their final determination will be.
It is critical that we "lobby" people to withdraw from OCCAA, especially Anaheim. This is strictly a Newport
Beach effort. Without a big hitter like Anaheim OCCAA's credibility is significantly weakened. If Ken is successful
in his conversion of El Toro, we, here in Tustin, will suffer.
In further lobbying action Federal Express and UPS are quietly working behind the scenes to allow evening cargo
trips from El Toro. Remember, ANY civilian use of El Toro could develop into a nightmare for us.
The City of Irvine is in the process of trying to annex El Toro MCAS (over the next two years). They feel that
it would give them a little more influence on its future, ie., remaining a MCAS. Ken and his group are trying to
lobby the "Base Closure Committee" to include El Toro in its next round of base closures. Personally I don't think
that would be good for the country or for Orange County, but Ken doesn"t seem to care about such far reaching
matters, as long as he is successful in moving the Airport out of Newport Beach.
Currently the Orange County Supervisors are supporting the report from the Airport Site Coalition committee (no
really good site here in the county) and are supporting the idea of converting George Air Base to a civilian airport
upon its closure next year. The County is proceeding with plans for a County light-rail network. Unfortunately
the High Speed rail to Las Vegas remains stalled.
CRAS is requesting that a letter of support from its member cities be sent to the Board of Supervisors, agreeing
with their acceptance of the Airport Site Coalition's report and with their support of George Air base as a future
commercial airport for the area. The letter should also contain a message of concern about OCCAA's participation
in the SCAG study of El Toro.
OCCAA is playing a "divide & conquer" game here. Its pitting friends against friends here to win at THEIR game.
We've lost the active support of some of our south county allies, in return for Christianitos Canyon being dropped
from the "maybe" list. With the new congressional district coming on line here, we're going to have to be very
careful. Ken plays hard ball. We should, too.
Next CRAS meeting is July 25.
J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, Inc.
JOHN J. VAN HOUTEN, PE, Principal Consultant
DAVID L. WIELAND, Principal Engineer
ROBERT WOO, Senior Engineer
STUART TAY, Associate Engineer
July 11, 1991
CITY OF TUSTIN
Community Development Department
15222 Del Amo Avenue
Tustin, CA 92680
Attention: Ms. Rita Westfield
1260 EAST KATELLA AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
(714) 978-7018 (714) 635-9520 FAX (714) 939-0648
- RECEIVED
J U L 15 1991
Project File 2306-91
Subject: Review of John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Program Quarterly
Report, 4th Quarter 1990
Reference: 1. "Data Evaluation and Aircraft Noise Impact Study for the City of
Tustin," J. J. Van Houten and Associates, Inc., January 8, 1990
2. "Noise Abatement Program Quarterly Report for the Period:
October 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990," John Wayne Airport
Dear Ms. Westfield:
As requested, we have reviewed the referenced quarterly report for the noise abatement
program at John Wayne Airport. The following provides our findings with regard to
airport operations and their impact on the City of Tustin:
1. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the general trend from 1989 through 1990 was an
increase in aircraft -generated CNEL at remote monitoring station M7. (Please
note: On October 1, 1990, remote monitoring station M5 in Tustin was renum-
bered as M7). Based upon data for the 1st through 4th quarters, the average
annual CNEL at station M7 was 55 dB for 1990. This is a 2 dB increase over the
average annual CNEL of 53 dB for 1989. (NOTE: The noise contours for John
Wayne Airport are based on average annual CNEL values measured at each
remote monitoring station.)
2. After rising steadily since about October 1989, the average monthly and quarterly
CNEL values measured at station M7 have been dropping since about July 1990.
This is despite the fact that the average number of commercial jet operations has
remained fairly constant at about 196 per day.
3. Referring to Figure 2, there does not appear to be any correlation between the
average number of noise complaints received -from the Tustin/Orange area and
the average quarterly aircraft CNEL or the average quarterly number of jet
operations. In fact, the number of complaints increased throughout the fourth
quarter of 1990 despite the fact that the average monthly CNEL decreased and
the number of flights remained fairly constant. This strongly implies that people
are reacting to the single event noise levels rather than the long-term noise
exposure (CNEL). This is consistent with the findings of the referenced aircraft
noise impact study (Reference 1).
4. As indicated in Item 1, above, the annual average CNEL measured at station M7
was 53 dB in 1989, and 55 dB in 1990. Both values are slightly less than the 56 to
57 dB that was estimated for the station in the referenced aircraft noise impact
study (Reference 1).
AIRCRAFT NOISE CONTOURS
In 1988, an exterior aircraft noise monitoring effort was conducted throughout the City of
Tustin by the John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Office and by J. J. Van Houten and
Associates, Inc. (Reference 1). Aircraft -generated single event noise exposure levels
(SENEL's) were measured at twelve locations in Tustin over a five month period. The
noise contours of Figure 3 were developed using this measured data and the operational
data provided in the John Wayne Airport Phase I Access Plan. Referring to the figure,
it was estimated that current operations generate a community noise equivalent level
(CNEL) that ranges from 51 to 58 dB in the city of Tustin, with a CNEL of about 56 dB
at monitoring station M7. It is estimated that with the implementation of the Phase II
Access Plan on October 1, 1990, the average annual aircraft noise exposure will increase
by 2 dB throughout the city, as shown in Figure 4. This results in a future CNEL that
ranges from 53 to 60 dB in the city of Tustin, with a CNEL of about 58 dB at station
M7.
As indicated in Item 1, above, the annual average CNEL measured at station M7 in 1990
was 55 dB. Therefore, to obtain the 1990 Phase I noise contours and the future Phase II
contours (based on 1990 data), the contour values indicated in Figures 3 and 4 should be
reduced by 1 dB. The shape and location of the contours remains unchanged. It may be
concluded, then, that in 1990 the annual average CNEL generated by aircraft ranged
from 50 to 57 dB within the city of Tustin. This is well below the City, County and State
criteria of 65 dB for residential areas.
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J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, Inc.
CITY OF TUSTIN
PROJECT FILE 2306-91
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at 714/978-7018.
Very truly yours,
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PMENTS
ORANGE C.Ji1NT'Y CITIES
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OCCAA Monthly Meetings
Third Wednesday
Garden Grove City Council Chambers
Address: 1130 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, California
Time: 7:30 A.M.
WH" IS IN A NAME CHANGE.....
A BRIEF HLSTORY OF OCCAA
A new name and new members has transformed
the Authority originally formed in 1974 by major
cities concerned with the lack of air travel facilities.
The City of Newport Beach joined in 1986 and the
of Yorba Linda joined in 1990. OCCAA now
icpressents over 35% of the County's population.
The fonner title of Inter -County Airport Authority
was dropped in favor of the more descriptive
Orange County Cities AirportAuthority (succinctly
pronounced oh-ka). Also, voting rights on the
Governing Board changed from a population based
formulatoonecity-onevote. 'IheAuthorityremains
fully empowered as a joint powers agency under
state law to locate, build and operate an airport.
The current role of OCCAA is to serve as a "third
party" studying additional airport sites. This con
ceptwas partof theSettlementAgreementapproved
by the Orange County Board of Supervisors along
with the recent improvements to John Wayne
Airport. OCCAA is maintaining the momentum
created by the Airport Site Coalition looking at
several sites simultaneously with the hope that one
will eventually emerge. Public forums and special
les sponsored by OCCAA will expand the
t- .ate and public awareness of airport sites.
FOR I a TOT "a V WA
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT'S PANSION ...
WON'T THIS SOLVE OUR AERPORT
PROBLEM?
Simply stated, NO! While the Board of
Supervisors have taken bold step in the expansion
of the JWA tenniml, Orange County's growing
economy and population made the )WA facility
obsolete the day it opened
Why? In 1987 Orange County generated
almost 11 million air passengers. By the year 2000
Orange County will generate 16 million air pas-
sengers (MAP), and by 2010 an estimated 23 MAP in
demand is predicted.
The new and exvanded TWA terminal can
handle only 8.4 MAP. In short, due to the linr:ed
physical constraints of the air field, JWA will never
be able to handle Orange County's air traffic de-
mands.
THIS SHORTFALL IS WHY OCCA.A.
EXISTS. We are committed to finding an airport
site that makes sense for Orange County residents.
- ORANGE COUNTY
Million Annual Passengers
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SMOG IID IF,
PREDICTED
AIRPORT
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FOR NEW
The newJohn WayneAirport terminal will decrease
vehicle miles traveled by 235,000,000 every year
and thereby eliminate over 4750 tons of air pol
lutantsff This is documented in the environmental
report approved by the Orange County Board of
Supervisors. This reduction occurs because some
six million annual passengers are spared the drive
to LAM
If another airport is not built, an additional eight to
nine million passengers will be driving to LAX by
the year 2010. Several studies indicate that another
John Wayne sized airport in Orange County could
save 365,000,000 vehicle miles and eliminate 7400
tons of air pollutants each year!
&IRPORTS PROVIDE
$DOLLARS FOR ROADS
Traffic flow near John Wayne Airport has un-
proved newroadways, freeways
ramps and overpasses paid for by airport revenues.
A neer, privately funded monorail is starting at the
airport Airports have the financial capability of
providing road improvements greater than what
would be needed just for airport traffic.
The expandedJWA will attract only 50,000 vehicle
trips per day. That is the same as 5,000 new homes
or 3 million square feet of office space. And these
are not new trips, they are diverted from other
more distant airports. A new airport could fund all
the roadways needed to handle this traffic plus
providefunds forrnajorne�•corridors orroadways.
Another airport in the County could mimic the
experience atJohnWayne-reduced driving times,
:lief from traffic congestion and more money for
roads.
CRISTIANITOS CANYON
SITE INVESTIGATED AND
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A three year, $650,000 study by the Airport Site
Coalition recommended this site on a remote ridge
top in south County. Citing available airspace,
reasonable cost and little noise impact, the coali-
tionofbusinessmenand communitygroups highly
ranked this site but cited several "major obstacles"
needing investigation.
Franzoy-Corey Engineering was retained by OCCAA
to do this investigation and determined that
• A 2700 acre laser testing facility operated
by TRW and involved in classified
research would need to be relocated.
• Restricted military airspace over Camp.
Pendleton would need to be modified.
over opposition from the U.S. Marine
Corps.
• Aircraft flights would create some noise
impact on sensitive ecological preserves
and a wilderness park.
• Overflights of the San Onofre nuclear
generating facility may soon be restricted
by new regulations.
• The alignment of a proposed freeway
must be near the site to provide access.
• Airport development may impact a
sensitive aquifer providing drinking
water to USMC Camp Pendleton.
The Aviation Program Committee of the Southern
California Association of Governments reviewed
the analysis of this site and relegated it to "never
again" status for future consideration. This action
effectively eliminates further federal or regional
Funding for study of the Cristianitos site.
CONSIDERATION OF
GEORGE AIR FORCE
BASE II➢IEILAYIEII➢
George AFB in the remote high desert of
San Bernardino County is the current
choice of the Orange County Board of
Supervisors for a new airport. The base is
due to close and a proposed super -speed
train linking Anaheim and Las Vegas may
stop there.
OCCAA sponsored a public forum held in
Santa Ana City Council Chambers on Oc-
tober 25, 1990 which brought together
advocates of the super -speed train, repre-
sentatives from high desert communities,
airport planners and transportation ana-
lysts. Each .panel member presented a
separate aspect of the central question:
Can George serve Orange County Air
Passengers?
The forum revealed that 42,000 air pas-
sengers would require daily service and
that a normal busy hour would require
departure of 550 passengers every fifteen
minutes. The forum reaffirmed that the $5
to $8 billion super -speed Mag -Lev train
linking Disneyland and Las Vegas is es-
sential if George is to serve Orange County.
Recent funding difficulties have postponed
planning .for the train for at !east five years
and this will similarly delay consideration
of George as an alternative airportto serve
Orange County.
SCAG TO STUDY
EL TORO
The El Toro U.S. Marine Corps Air Sta-
tion for many years has been favorably
considered by the aviation industry for
commercial use.
At a Public Forum held in the City of
Irvine, OCCAA consultants presented a
wealth of technical and environmental
data and answered questions. Large
noise buffer zones created for military
-flights were shown to comfortably ac-
commodate civil aircraft. Traffic and air
quality benefits from reduced driving to
distant airports were discussed. Partici-
pants acknowledged strong public and
political opposition to civilian use of El
Toro.
The Southern California Association of
Governments will include El Toro in its
Military Air Base Contingency Study.
Groverning Board member HenryWedaa
who also serves as Chairman of SCAG's
Aviation Program Committee empha-
sized that El Toro is now the only site
SCAG is considering for a commercial
airport to serve Orange County.*
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• OCCAA SUMMARY
• Airport Passenger Demand I
• George, AFB
• MCAS,. El Toro
• Cristianitos Canyon
• Airport Traffic
• Airport Smog
Councilman Iry Ptckler, Anaheim
Mayor Walt Donovan, Garden Grove
Councilman Frank Kessler, Garden Grove
Mayor Pro Tem Clarence Turner, Newport Beach
Councilwoman Evelyn Harr, Newport Beach
Councilman Harry Dotson, Stanton
Councilman Dave Martinez, Stanton
Mayor Maris Schwing, Yorba Linda
Councilman John Gullbcson, Yorba Linda
Councilman Henry Wedaa, Yorba Linda
If you are interested in receiving additional information on OW A, Please
return this form to OCCAA, 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beads, CA
92659-1768
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