HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 1 J.W. AIRPORT RPT 12-19-88DATE: DECENBER 19, 1988
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
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COIqHUNITY DEVELOPHE#T DEPARTHENT
STATUS REPORT: dOHg ~IAY'NE AIRPORT (~I~IA) NOISE MONITORING
PROGRAH, COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (CRAS),
AIRPORT SITE COALITION (ASC) AND HELICOPTER OVER FLIGHT .PROGRAH
TASK FORCE (HOPTF)
RECOFglENDATION
1) Setect a representative to serve on the Board of Directors of the Coalltlon
for a Responsible Airport Solution.
2) Receive and ftle.
DISCUSSION
OWA - The City's consultant, John Van Houten, will be visiting JWA offices on
uT~sday, December 20th to: (1),review the raw data collected at the monitoring
sites'and determine whether the monitoring program was adequate in terms of the
quality of the data collected, (2) revlew the format of the data for input into
the computers as well as the format of the output, to be sure that the data will
be tn a form that wtll allow statistical analysts to be made and accurate
conclusions to be drawn and (3) determine the potential content and format of
the County's final report. Upon conclusion of his review, Mr. Van Houten wi11
prepare a report to the City on hts findings as well as any recommendatlons he
deems appropriate.
CRAS - At the regular meeting of December 5, 1988 the City Council agendized the
~election of one of it's members as a representative to stt on the Board of
Directors of CRAS. At that meeting, the Council also requested clarifications
of several items regarding financial 1lability, duratlon of term for Board
members and frequency of meet. ings. Staff has obtatned the Bylaws for CRAS from
City of [rvfne staff and has attached a copy for the Council's Information (see
Attachment ! ).
As a governmental agency, the City pays a $1,000.00 membership fee, which
was authorized by the Counctl on October 3, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-108).
The attached Bylaws do not state that members shall be held financially
11able/responsible In the event of legal action taken by or against CRAS;
therefore, there would.be no financial obligation to the City in the event
of any legal actions.
Ci. ty Council Report
JWA Noise Monitoring Program
December 19, 1988
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The term of office for Board members is one year. Elections will be held at
the up-coming annual meeting in February 1989. Board members appointed
prior to that meeting will be eligible for re-election.
Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in
the Leisure World Administration Building. The December meeting will be
held on the 19th due to the Holidays.
ASC - There is no new information to report on at this time. The next regular
m&eting will be held in the later part of January 1989.
HOPTF - This is a task force recently formed by the City of Irvine consisting of
~sentatives of their City Council, Planning Commission, Public Safety
Commission, residents and USMC to discuss relocation of several helicopter
corridors that traverse the City of Irvine. Because of potential impacts on the
City of Tustin, staff will be attending all Task Force meetings to represent the
City's interests. Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month
at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Irvine. Attached to this report is some background
information provided by City of Irvine staff (see Attachment II).
Staff is presently drafting a letter to the Marine Corps requesting that they
meet and discuss any potential corridor relocations with the City, prior to any
decisions being made by them as they relate to the Task Force.
Steve Rubtn
Sent or P1 anner
S R: CAS: ts
Attachments: Attachments I and II
Christine A. Shtnglel~eFn
Director of Community Development
Com munity DeveloPment Department
RECEIVED
· ' 1988
BYLAWS
OF
COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION
A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
ATTACHMENT I
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TABLE OF CoNTeNTS
NAME
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i Classes of Members ......... .......... 1
2 Dues Structure .......... - ............. 2
3 Admission ............................. 2
4 Number of Members ..................... 2
5 Nonliability of Members ............... 2
6 Membership Book ....................... 2
7 Termination of Membership and
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MEETINGS OF MEMBERS .......................
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3 Regular Meetings · 4
4 Special Meetings ......... . ....
6 Contents of Notice ................... 5
7 Quorum .. ......................... ..... 5
8 Adjournment for Lack of Quorum ....... 5
9 Loss of Quorum ...... 6
11 Voting ........................ 6
13 Action by Written Consent .......... ' ' 7
14 Action by Written Ballot ......... .... 7
DIRECTORS ................................ 8
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NUmber of Directors ............. 8
General Corporate Powers ~]...~ ..... ~ 8
Specific Powers ...................... 8
Qualifications ....................... 9
Term of Office ................... 9
Nomination by Members .: ...... : .... :.: 9
Close of Nominations ...... 9
Nominations From the ~&~ .:.::.:.:.: 9
Election ................. 9
Designati~ or Selection ~ Di~~] 10
Vacancies ................ 10
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15 Other Regular. · Meetings · -- ~- · .... . 12
16 Agenda ........................... 12
17 'SDecial Meetings ............... ~..~]~ 12
Quorum 13
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Notice ...................... 13
20 Adjournment .............. . ........... 14
21 Continuance .. ........................ 14
22 Fees and Compensation of
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23 Rights of Inspection 15
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6 Chairperson of the Board . .
7 Vice Chairpersons of the rd .
8 Secretary/Treasurer
9 Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
10 Remuneration of Officers .........
11 Staff ........... . .................
COMMITTEES ............................... 19
Executive Committee ................... 19
Standing Committees .................. 20
Ad Hoc Committees .................. 21
Powers of Committe~ ...' . ........ 21
Meetings of Committees :::...:: .... :.. 21
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Successful Defehse by Agen~iiii:::::. 22
Actions Brought by.Persons
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of the Coalition ..... 22
Determination of Ag~:~ ~ ~i~
Li~ductatiOn~ ........................... 23
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Advance of . ... 24
Contractual Rights O~ ~:~i~ '
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EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS
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! Endorsement of Documents; Contracts .. 25
2 Funds ................................ 25
3 Gifts ... ............................. 25
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1 Bylaws ............................... 26
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RECORDS AND REPORTS ...................... 26
Information Statement .............. 26
Annual Report to Directo~ and
Members ~ ....................... ~']~ 27
Maintenanc of Corporate Records . . 27
Inspection of Records ............ 27
Report of Independent Accountants :::: 27
CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............. 27
PROHIBITION AGAINST SHARING CORPORATE
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DISSOLUTION
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BYLAWS
OF
.COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION
a Califo-rnia Nonprofit Publ_ic Benefit corporation
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this organization shall'be COALITION FOR A
RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (the "Coalition").
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVE
The Coalition is a group opposed to the joint or
commercial use of Marine Corps Air Station, E1 Toro ("MCAS E1
Toro")'. The purpose of the Coalition is to act as a clearing
house-for those opposing the commercial use of MCAS E1 Toro;
to educate residents, business and other groups on the
· significant adverse impact of the commercial use of MCAS E1
.Toro; to keep members of the coalition 'informed about the
MCAS E1 Toro 'issue; to recruit new members; to assist in
mobilizing the community in opposition to the commercial use
of MCAS E1 Toro; and to work with other Orange County .
organizations' to promote less adverse alternatives than the
joint or commercial use' of'MCAS E1 Toro. "
ARTICLE III
MEMBERS
Section 1. Classes of Members. There shall be four
classes of Coalition members: homeowner's associations,
business organizations, governmental bodies and individuals.
Ail ~embers shall have equal voting rights. No person or
entity shall hold more than one voting membership and no two
or more persons or entities shall have an interest in a
single membership. Ail homeowners association, business
organization and. governmental body members shall designate
one individual to represent and vote on behalf of the group
at members' meetings. Each such individual shall be listed
in the records of the corporation as the authorized
representative of his or her group.
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Section 2. Dues Structure. Ail members shall pay dues
pursuant to terms, conditions and 'procedures to be adopted by
the Board of Directors.
Section 3. · Admission. Homeowners' associations,
business organizations, and governmental 'bodies shall be
admitted to membership upon payment of dues. Individuals
shall be admitted to membership upon submission to the Board
of a completed application' form and .payment of dues.
Section 4. Number of Members. There is no limit on the
number of members the Coalition may admit.
Section 5. Nonliabilit¥ of Members. No member of this
Coalition shall be personally liable for the debts,
liabilities, or obligations of the Coalition.
Section 6. Membership Book.
(a) At its principle office, the' Coalition shall
keep a membership book containing the names and
addresses of each member. Termination of the membership
of any member shall be recorded, together with the date
on which said membership ceased.
(b) Any member may do either or both of the
following, 'if for a purpose reasonably related to such
person's interest as a member:
(i) 'Inspect and copy the record of all the
members' names, addresses and voting rights, during
regular business hours, upon five (5) business
days' prior written demand upon the corporation,
which demand shall state the purpose for which the
inspection rights are requested; or
(ii) Obtain 'from the Secretary/Treasurer of
the corporation, upon written demand and tender of
a reasonable charge, a list of the names, addresses
and voting rights of those members entitled to vote
for the election of directors, as of the most
recent record date for which it'has been complied
or as of a date specified by the member subsequent
to the date of demand. The demand shall state the
purpose for which the list is requested. The
membership list shall be made available on or
before the later of ten (10) business days after
the demand is received or after the date specified
therein as the date as of which the list is to be
complied.
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(c) Without consent of the Board of Directors a
membership list or any part thereof may not be used..~by
any person for any purpose not ~easOnably related to a
member's interest as a member. Without limiting- .the
generality of the foregoing, without the consent' of the
Board a membership list or any part thereof may not be:
(i) Used to solicit money or property unless
such money or property .will be used solely to
solicit the vote of the members, in an election to
be held by their corporation;
(ii) Used for any purpose which the user does
not reasonably and in good faith believe will
benefit the corporation;
( iii ) Used for any commercial purpose or
purpose in competition with the corporation;
(iv) Sold to or purchased by any person.
.$.ection 7. Termination of ~embership and Reinstatement.
(a) The membership of any member of the Coalition
· shall automatically terminate upon personal delivery of
· the member's written request for such termination to the
Chairperson. or Secretary/Treasurer of the Coalition or
upon deposit of such written request in the United
States mail.
(b)' The membership of any member who fails to pay
dues when they become due and within sixty (60) 'days
thereafter shall automatically terminate at the.end of
such sixty (60) day period, provided that fair and
reasonable procedures were followed in effecting such
termination. Such fair and reasonable procedures shall
provide for written notice delivered to the member
personally or by United States mail within ten (10) days
.before the due date that such dues were due and payable.
In the event that such written notice is not given as
'herein required, then such membership shall
automatically terminate for nonpayment of dues only if
they are not fully paid within sixty (60) days after
such written notice is eventually given and delivered to
the member in person or deposited in the United States
mail, postage prepaid, and sent to the member at the
member's address as it appears on the books of the
'Coalition.
:.. (c) Ail rights of a member in the Coalition or in
its property shall cease upon termination of membership
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(d) Membership of any member whose membership, is
terminated as provided in this.section may be reinstated
on such terms as- the Board of Directors deems
appropriate'by filing a written request therefor with
the Chairperson or Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Place. Meetings 6f members shall be held at
such place or places as may be designated from time to time
by the Board of Directors.
~ection 2. Annual Meetinqs. Annual meetings shall be
held on the date and at the time and place designated by the
Board of Directors. At such annual meeting, new directors
shall be elected, reports of the affairs of the Coalition
shall be reviewed, and any other business .may be transacted
which is within the powers of the members, subject to the
limitation set forth in Section 7 of this Article IV. If the-
election of directors shall not be held at such annual
.meeting or at the adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors
shall cause the election to be held at a special meeting of
members called and held for that purpose as soon thereafter
as is convenient. Notice of said annual meetings shall be
given to all members.
Section 3. Requtar Meetinqs. In addition to the annual
meeting, regular meetings shall be held at such time as shall
from time to time be fixed by the Board of Directors. Notice
of said regular meetings shall be given to all members.
Section 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of
members may be called by the Board of Directors or the
Chairperson, and held at such times and places as may be
ordered by resolution of the Board, of Directors.
Additionally, members comp£iBing five (5) percent or more of
the ~oting power of the Coalition may request that a special
meeting be called. The request shall be submitted by such
members in writing, specifying the general nature of the
business proposed to be transacted, and shall be delivered
personally or' sent by registered mail or by telegraphic or
other facsimile transmission to .the Board of Directors or
Chairperson of the Coalition. The Secretary/Treasurer shall
cause notice to be promptly given to the members entitled to
vote, that a meeting will be held and the date for such
meetiBg, which dare-shall be not less than' thirty-five (35)
nor m6re than ninety (90) days following the receipt of the
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request. If the notice is not given withih twenty (20) days
after receipt of the request, the .persons requesting the
meeting may .give not~ce.
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Section 5. Notice of Meetings.
(a) Written or printed notice of the annual
· meeting and.'every special and regular meeting shall be
delivered personally ~to each member entitled to vote or
sent by mail, postage prepaid, or by telegram, not less
than twenty (20) nor more than ninety (90) days before
the date of the meeting. If sent by mail or telegram,
the notice shall be addressed to the member at the
m~mber's address as shown on the books of the Coalition
and shall be deemed given at the time it is deposited in
the mail or delivered to the telegraph company. The
notice shall be given by the Secretary/Treasurer of the
Coalition.
(b) An affidavit of the mailing or other means of
giving notice to members of any members' meeting shall
be executed by the Secretary/Treasurer and a copy
thereof shall be lib..ed in the minute book of the
Coalition.
· Section 6. Contents of Notice. Notice of all meetings
of members shall specify the place, date, and time of the
meeting and (1) in the case of a special meeting, the general
nature of the business to be transacted, and that no other
business may be transacted, or (2) in the case of the regular
meeting, those matters-which the Board of Directors, at the
time the notice is given, intends to presen'~ for action by
the members, but that any proper matter may be presented at
the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at
which members of the Board of Directors are to be elected
shall include the names of all those who are nominees at the
time the notice is given to members.
~ection 7. Quorum. A quorum .shall consist of the
~umber of members present in person at any given meeting who
are entitled to vote thereat. However, if the number of such
members in attendance represents less than 33-1/3% of the
Corporation's total voting power, then only matters that were
specified in the notice of meeting may be acted upon at that
meeting.
Section 8. Adjournment for Lack of Quorum. In the
absence of a quorum, any meeting of the members may be
adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the
member...s..present, but no other business shall be transacted.
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Section 9. Loss of Quorum. The members present at a
d~ly c~lled or held meeting at which.a quorum is present may
.continue to do business until adjournment notwithstanding the
withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum, if
any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at
least a majority of the members required to constitute a
quorum.
Section 10. Notice of Adjourned Meeting. When a
members' meeting is adjourned to another time or place,
notice need not be given of the adjourned meetingjif the"time
and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the
adjournment is taken. No meeting may. be adjourned for more
than forty-five (45) days. At the adjourned meeting the
members may transact, any business which might have been
transacted at the original meeting. If after the adjournment
a new record date is fixed for notice or voting, a notice of
the adjourned meeting shall be given to each member who, on
the record date for notice of the meeting, is entitled to
vote at the meeting.
Section 11. Voting.
(a) Members Entitled to Vote. Each member on the
· books of the Coalition who, as of the record date, is
not i~ arrears in the payment'of his, her or its dues,
shall be entitled to one vote on each matter 'submitted
to a vbte of the members. Voting at duly held meetings
shall be by voice vote, except as otherwise expressly
provided in these Bylaws.
(b) Record Date. For the purposes of determining
which members are entitled to receive notice of any
meeting, to vote, or to give .consent to corporate action
without a meeting, the Board of Directors shall fix, in
advance, a "record date," which shall not be more than
sixty (60) nor fewer than ten (10) days before the date
of any such meeting, nor more than sixty (60) days
.before the date of any such action without a meeting.
Only members of record on the date so fixed are entitled
' to notice, to vote, or to give consents, as the case may
be, notwithstanding any transfer of any membership on
the books of the Coalition after the record date.
(c) Cumulative Votinq. Cumulative voting for the
election of directors or otherwise shall not be
authorized. Elections shall be decided by majority vote
'of a quorum of the members entitled to vote.
._ (d) Proxies. No member shall be entitled to vote
b'y proxY. '
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Section 12. Conduct of Meetings. Meetings of members
shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the Coalition
or, in his or her absence, by a Vice Chairperson chosen by
the Board .of .Directors.". The Secretary/Treasurer of the
Coalition shall act as secretary of all meetings 6f members.
In the Sec'retary/Treasurer's.' absence, the members shall
appoint another person to act as secretary-6f the meeting.
Section 13. Action 'by Written Consent. Any action
required or permitted to be taken by the members may be taken
without a meeting, if all members shall individually or
collectively consent in writing to the action. The Written
consent or consents shall be filed with the minutes of the
proceedings of the members. The action by written consent
shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of
the members.
Section 14. Action by Written Ballot.
(a) Any action which may be taken at any regular
or special meeting of members may be taken without a
meeting if the Board of Directors distributes a written
ballot to every member entitled to vote-on the matter.
Such ballot shall set forth the. proposed action, provide
.an opportunity to specify approval or disapproval of any
· proposal, and provide a reasonable time within which to
return the ballot to the Board of Directors.
(b) Approval by written ballot pursuant to this
section shall be valid only when the number of votes
cast by ballot' within the time period specified equals
or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a
meeting authorizing the action, and the number of
approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that
would be required to approve the action at a meeting at
which the total number of votes cast was the same as the
number of votes cast by ballot.
(c) Ballots shall be solicited in a manner
'consistent with the requirements of Sections 4 through
'11 of this Article IV. Ail such solicitations shall
indicate the number of responses needed to meet the
quorum requirement and, with respect to ballots other
than for the election of directors, shall state the
percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure
submitted. The solicitation must specify the time by
which the ballot must be received in order to be
'counted.
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(d) Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of
Incorporation, or these Bylaws, or by resolution of the
Board of Directors or the members, directors may be
elected by written ballot pursuant to the procedure set
forth in this section.
ARTICLE V
DIRECTORS
Section 1. N_umber of Dfrectors. The Coalition shall
have no less than seven (7) nor more than nine (9) directors, .
all of whom shall be members of the Coalition. The number of
initial directors shall be seven (7). Thereafter, the exact
number of'directors to be elected at each annual meeting of
members shall be fixed by resolution of the Board prior to
such meeting. This section may be changed only by action of
the members taken in accordance with Sections 4 through 14 of
Article IV of these Bylaws.
Section 2.' General Corporate Powers. Subject to the
provisions of the California. ,Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law and limitations in the Articles and these
Bylaws, the activities and affairs of the Coalition shall be
conducted, and all Coalition powers shall be exercised, by or
under the direction of the Board of DirectorS.
Section 3. Specific Powers. Without prejudice to such
general powers, but subject to the same limitations, the
Board shall have the following powers in addition to the
other powers enumerated in these Bylaws:
(a) To select, and remove all officers, agents and
employees of the Coalition; prescribe any powers and
duties for them that are consistent with law, with the
Articles of Incorporation, and with these Bylaws; and
fix their compensation;.
(b) To change the principal execu-tive office .or
'the principal business office in the State of California
from one location to another; cause the Coalition to be
qualified to do business in any other state, territory,
dependency, or country and conduct business within or
outside the State of California; and designate any.place
within or outside the State of California for the
holding of any members' meeting or meetings, including
'annual meetings;
.~. (c) To adopt, make, and use a corporate seal;
pXescribe the forms Of membership certificates, if any;
~nd alter the form of the seal and certificate;
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(d) To require that special meetings of members be
called by the Secretary/Treasurer whenever demanded by
the required number of members as provided in these..
Bylaws.
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Section 4. Qualifications'. Any member of the Coalition
who is a resident of the County of Orange and over the age of
eighteen (18) is eligible to be elected as a director.'
Section 5. Term of Offi6~. T~e initial members of the
Board .of Directors shall be elected by the Incorporator and
shall serve until their successors are duly elected and
qUalified. Thereafter, members of the Board of Directors
shall be elected for a term of one (1) year. Each director
shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and
qualified. Directors shall be eligible for reelection
without limitation on the number of terms that they may
serve, provided that they .continue to meet the qualifications
required by these Bylaws.
$.ection 6. ~.omination by Members. Members may nominate
candidates for directorships at.any time between thirty (30)
and sixty (60) days preceding the annual meeting of the
Board. The nominations must be submitted to the Board of
Directors in writing, with the written consent by the nominee
to serve, not less than 30. days prior to the annual meeting.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall cause the names of the
candidates to be submitted for vote at the ensuing election
to be mailed to all members in accordance with the notice as
required in Article IV, Sections 5 and 6.
-'Section 7. Close of Nominations. Nominations of
candidates to serve on the Board of Directors will close
thirty (30) days before the-day on which directors are to be
elected. No.nominations of candidates to serve on the Board
can be made after the date set for the close of nominations,
except that nominations may be made from the floor as
provided in Section 8 of this Article V.
.... Section.8. Nominations From the Floor. Nominations for
director may be made from the floor at the annual meeting by
any member present and qualified to vote. Background
information on the potential nominee and his or her written
consent to serve shall be made available to all members
present at the meeting by the member placing the name in
nomination. Said nominee must have been either an individual
member or a designated representative of a group member for
at least the preceding.ninety (90) days.
Section. 9. E.!ection. Directors shall be elected by
majorfty vote of those members present at the annual meeting
or a~- otherwise herein specified, and the candidates
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receiving the highest number of votes up to the number of
directors to be elected are, as provided in these Bylaws,
elected. In t.~e event that -the minimum number of directors
that may be elected in accordance wi~h these Bylaws are not
elected at the'annual meeting, additional'directors up to the
number designated by the Board for election may' be appointed
by a majority vote of the then present Board of Directors.
The Chairperson of the annual meeting shall chair the first
regular meeting of the Board of Directors until such time as
a Chairperson of the Board is elected.
Section 10. Des~qnation or Selection of Directors. The
Board of Directors or an authorized committee thereof may
designate or select up to one-third (1/3) of the directors
authorized in these Bylaws. Each director designated or
selected by the Board or committee shall hold office for one
(1) year, or until his or her successor is .designated or
selected and installed into office.
Section 11. Vacancies.
(a) Vacancies. Vacancies in the Board of
Directors shall exist: (i) at the resignation, death or
removal of any director; (ii) whenever the number of
·directors authorized is increased; and (iii) on the
· failure to elect or appoint a full number of directors
authorized.
(b) Mandatory Vacancies. The Board of Directors
must declare vacant the office of a director when (i) he
or she is declared of unsound mind by a final order of
court or convicted of a felony; (ii) he or she has been
found by final order or judgment of a court to have
breached any standards of conduct as set forth in
California Corporations Code Section 5230 et se__9_q.; or
(iii) if within sixty (60) days after his or her notice
of election, he or~ she ~does not accept the office in
writing or by attending a meeting of the Board of
Directors.
(c) Fillinq Vacancies. Vacancies caused by
resignation, death, disability or removal of a director,
or directors, or by an amendment to the number of
directors authorized, may be filled by a majority of the
remaining directors though less than a quorum or by a
sole remaining director. No director may resign when
the corporation would then be left without a duly
-elected director or directors in charge of its affairs.
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(d) Resignation. If the Board of Directors
accepts the resignation of a director intended to. take
effect at a later time~ the Board may appoint a
successor to take office when the resignation becomes
effective.
(e) Unexpired -Te'rm. A person appointed director
to fill a vacancy as in this section provided shall 'hold
office for the unexpired term .of his or her predecessor
or until his or her removal or resignation as provided
in these bylaws.
(f) Reduction in Authorized Direct°~s' A
reduction of the authorized number of directors does not
remove any director prior to the expiration of his or
her term of office.
(g) Restriction on Interested Directors. Not-more
than forty-nine percent (49%) of the persons serving on
the'Board of Direc¢ors at ~any time may be interested
persons. An interested person is (i) any person being
compensated by the corporation for services 'rendered to
it within the previous twelve (12) months, whether as a
full-time or part-time employee, independent contractor,
.or otherwise, excluding any reasonable compensation paid
· to a di-rector as director; and (ii) any brother, sister,
ancestor, descendant, spouse, brother-in-law, mother-
in-law, or father-in-law Of any such person. However,
any violation of the provisions of this subsection
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
transaction_ . entered into by the corporation.
Section 12. Open Meetinqs. Ail meetings of the Board
of Directors shall be open'and public, and all persons Shall
be permitted to attend any meeting of the Board of Directors,
except as otherwise provided by Government Code Sections
54950 et seq. (the "Brown Act").
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Section 13. Place of Meetings. Regular meetings of the
Board of Directors may be held at any 'place within the State
of California that has been designated by resolution of the
Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings
shall be held at the principal executive office of the
corporation. Special meetings of the Board shall be held at
any place within the State of California that has been
designated in the notice of the meeting.
-Section 14. Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors
shall hold an annual meeting for the purpose of organization,
.elect~on of officers, and the transaction of other business.
AnnuaI'>meetings of the Board shall be held within three (3)
month~'°after the end of each fiscal year at a location ·
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designated by the Board of Directors. The annual meeti.~g may
be held on the same dat~ and at the same location as the
annual meeting of members.
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Section 15. Other Regular Meetinqs. Other regular
meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without call
at such time as shall from time to time be fi~ed by the Board
of Directors. Such regular meetings may be held without
notice to the members of the Board.
Section 16. Agenda.
(a) postinq of Aqenda. At least 72 hours before
each annual or regular meeting, an officer designated by
the Board of Directors shall post an agenda containing a
brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at the meeting. The agendas
shall specify the time and location of the meeting and
shall be posted in a location that is freely accessible
to members of the public. Except as otherwise provided
in California Government Code Section 54954.2, no action
shall be taken at the meeting on any item not appearing
on the posted agenda.
(b) ~ublic Address. Every agenda ~or annual and
.regular meetings shall provide an' opportunity for
members of the public to directly address the Board of
Directors on items of interest to the public that are
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of
Directors; provided that no action shall be taken on any.
item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is
otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section
54954.2(b) of the California Government Code." The Board
of Directors may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure
that the intent of this subsection is carried out,
including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the
total amount of time allocated for public testimony on
particular issues and for each individual speaker.
'Section 17. Special Meetings.
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(a) Authority to Call. Special meetings of the
Board of Directors for any purpose may be called at any
time by the Chairperson of the Board or, in his or her
absence, by the presiding Vice Chairperson, or by a
majority of the Board of Directors.
(b) Notice.
(i) Manner of Giving. Notice of the time and
place of special meetings shall be given to each
director by one of the following methods: (a) by
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personal delivery of written notice; or (b) by
first-class mail, postage paid, either directly to
the director or to a person at the director's
office who the-person giving the notice has reason
to believe will promptly communicate-it to the
receiver. Notice of special meetings shall also be
given to each local newspaper of general
-circulation, and to each radio or television
station requesting notice.in writing.
_. (.ii) T....ime Requirements. Ail notices shall be
received at least 24 hours before the time of the
meeting as _specified in the notice.
(iii) Notice Contents. The notice shall state
the time and place for the meeting and the business
to be transacted. No other business shall be
considered at such meeting.
(iv) Postinq of Notice. The notice and call
of all special meetings shall be posted at least 24
hours prior to the meeting in a location, to be
determined by resolution of the Board of Directors,
that is freely accessible to members of the public.
.Section 18. Ouorum. 'A majority of the authorized
number -of directors shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided in
Section 20 of this Article V. In determining the presence of
a quorum~ all directors present shall be counted. Every act
or decision done or made by a majority of the directors
present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present
shall be regarded as the act of the Board of Directors,
subject to the provision-s of the California Nonprofit
Corporation Law, including, .without limitation, those
provisions relating to (i) approval of contracts or
transactions in which a direczor has a direct or indirect
material financial interest, (ii) appointment of committees,
and (iii) indemnification of directors. A meeting at which a
quorum is initially present may continue to transact
business, notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any
action taken is approved by at least a majority of the
required quorum for that meeting.
Section 19. Waiver of Notice. The transactions of any
meeting of the Board of Directors shall be as valid &s though
taken at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice,
if either at or before the meeting, each of the directors not
present signs a written waiver of notice and files such
notice with the Secretary/Treasurer of the Coalition. Such
waiver~:may be given by telegram. All waivers shall be filed
with ~he corporate records or made a part of the minutes of
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the meeting. Notice of a meeting' shall also be deemed given
to any director who attends the meeting without protesting
before or at its commencement about the lack of adequate
notice.
Section 20. Adjournment.
(a) Adjournment. A majority of the directors
present, whether or. not constituting a quorum, may
adjourn any meeting to another time and place specified
in the order of adjournment. The Secretary/Treasurer
may adjourn the meeting if all members of the Board are
absent.
(b) Notice Qf Adjournment. Unless all Board
members are absent from the meeting at which the
adjournment is taken, notice of the time and place of
holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to the
directors, provided that the meeting is not adjourned
for more than twenty-four (24) hours. If the meeting is
adjourned for more than 24 hours, personal notice of the
time and place of the adjourned meeting shall be given
to the directors who were not present at the time of the
adjournment.
If all members of the Board are absent from the
meeting at which the adjournment is taken, the
Secretary/Treasurer of the Coaliation shall cause a
written notice of the adjournment to be given in the
same manner as provided in Section 17 of this Article V
for special meetings, unless such notice is waived as
provided for in Section 19 of this Article V. When a
regular or adjourned regular meeting is adjourned as
provided in this Section, the resulting adjourned
regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes.
When .an order of adjournment of any meeting fails to
.state the hour at which the adjourned meeting is to be
held, it shall be held at the hour specified for regular
meetings by resolution of the Board of Directors.
- (c) Postinq of Notice of Adjournment. A copy of
the order of notice of adjournment shall be
conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place
where the regular, adjourned regular, special or
adjourned special meeting was held within 24 hours after
· the time of the adjournment.
'Section 21. continuance. Any hearing being held, or-
noticed or ordered to be held, by the Board of Directors at
any ~meeting may by order or notice of continuance be
continued or recontinued to any subsequent meeting of the
Board'..-in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth
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in Section 20 of this Article V for the adjournment of
meetings; provided, that if the hearing -is continued to a
time less than 24 hours after the time specified in the order
or notice of hearing, a copy of the order or notice of
continuance of hearing shall be posted immediately following
the hearing at which the order or declaration of continuance
was adopted or made.
Section 22.. Fees ~and Compensation of Directors.
Directors and members of committees shall serve without
compensation, but may receive such reimbursement for expenses
as may be fixed or determined by the Board.
Section 23. Rights of Inspection. Every director shall
have the absolute right at any. reasonable time to inspect and
copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to
inspect the physical properties of the Coalition of which
such person is a director.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 1. ~. The officers of the Coalition
· shall' be a Chairperson of the Board, two Vice Chairpersons a
Secretary/Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and,
at the discretion of the Board, such other officers as may be
elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of
these Bylaws. Ail officers, except the Assistant.
Secretary/Treasurer shall be members of the Board of
Directors. Any number of offices may be held by the same
person except as provided in the Articles or in these Bylaws
and except that the Secretary/Treasurer may not serve
concurrently as the Chairperson.
Section 2. Election. The officers of the CoalitiOn,
except such officers as may be elected or appointed in
accordance with the provisions of Section. 3 or Section 5 of
this-Article VI, shall be chosen pursuant to the procedures
set -forth in this section. At the first regular members'
meeting following the annual meeting at which directors are
elected, candidates for officer positions shall be nominated
by the members entitled to vote and/or by the directors.
Such nominations shall be made from the floor pursuant to the
provisions of Article V, Section 8. The Board shall elect
the officers from those persons nominated. The officers
shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall hold their
respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other
disqualification from service, or until their respective
succeM.~ors shall be elected.
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Section 3. Subordinate Officers. The Board may elect,
and may empower the Chairperson to appoint, such other
officers as the business of the Coalition may. require, each
of whom shall hold offi'ce for such period, have such
authority and perform such duties as are provided in'these
Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine.
SectiQn 4. Removal and Resiqnation. Any officer may be
removed with cause, as determined by a majority of the
directors at the time in office, at any regular or special
meeting of the Board, and such officer shall be removed
should he or she cease to be qualified for his or her office
as herein required. Any officer may resign at any time by
giving written notice to the Chairperson or the
Secretary/Treasurer of the Coalition, but without prejudice
to the rights, if any, of the Coalition under any contract to
which the officer, is a party. Any such resignation shall
take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at
any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise
specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall
not be necessary to make it effective.
Section 5. ~acancies. Any vacancy caused by the death,
resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise of any
officer, shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the
unexpired portion of that term. In the event of a vacancy in
any office other than that of Chairperson, such vacancy may
be filled temporarily by appointment by the Chairperson until
such time as the Board shall fill the vacancy. Vacancies
occurring in offices of officers appointed at the discretion
of the Board may or may not be filled as the Board shall
determine.
Section 6. Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson
of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and
exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be
from time to time assigned to him or her by the 'Board or
prescribed by these Bylaws. The Chairperson of the Board
shall be the chief executive of the Coalition and has,
subject to the control of the Board, general supervision,
direction and control of the business and officers of the
Coalition and shall perform such other duties as may be from
time to time assigned by the Board. The Chairperson of the
Board shall be an ex officio (nonvoting) member of all
executive, standing and ad hoc committees.
Section 7. Vice Chairpersons of the Board. It shall be
the duty of the Vice Chairpersons to preside at the meetings
of the Board in absence of the Chairperson, in order of their
rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice
ChairD~rson designated by the Board. The Vice Chairpersons
shall:~e the day to day managers of the Coalition subject to
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the control and direction of the Chairperson and the Board.
In the absence or the disability of. the Chairperson, the Vice
Chairpersons, in order of their ~ank as fixed by the Board
or, if not ranked, the Vice Chairperson designated by the
Board, shall perform all the duties of the Chairperson and,
when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject
to-all the restrictions upon, the Chairperson. The Vice
Chairpersons shall have such other powers and perform such
other duties as set forth in these Bylaws and, as from time
to time prescribed for them respectively by the Board.
Section 8. Secretary/Treasurer.
Treasurer of the Coalition shall:
The Secretary/
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(a) Certify and keep at the principal office of
the Coalition the original or a copy of these Bylaws as
amended or otherwise altered to date;
(b) Keep at the principal office of the Coalition,
or at such other place as the Board of Directors may
order, a book of minutes of all the meetings of the
directors, members and committee recording therein the
time and place of holding, whether regular or special,
and, if special, how authorized, notice thereof given,
the names of those present at the meeting of directors,
'and the proceedings thereof. Copies of the minutes of
all meetings of the Board of Directors and the executive
committee shall, be mailed to the appropriate directors
and officers of the Coalition a minimum of ten (10) days
prior to the next duly called meeting of the respective
bodies;
(c) See that all notices are duly given in
accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as
required by law;
(d) Be custodian of the records of the Coalition
and keep the seal of the Coalition in safe custody;
... ( e ) Exhibit at all reasonable times to any
. director of the Coalition or to the director's agent or
attorney on request therefor the Bylaws and the minutes
of the proceedings of the directors and of the members
of the Coalition; and
(f) Have charge and custody of, and be responsible
for all funds and securities of the Coalition, and
..deposit all such funds in the name of the Coalition at
such banks, trust cqmpanies or other depositories as
shall be selected by the Board of Directors;
(g) Receive and give receipt for monie~ due .and
payable to the Coalition from any source whatever; ..
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(h) Disburse or .ca6se to be disbursed the funds of
the Coalition as may be directed by the Board of
Directors taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
(i) Keep and maintain an adequate and. correct
account 'of the Coalition's properties and business
transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabili-
ties, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;
(j) Exhibit at all reasonable times the books of
account and financial records to the directors of the
Coalition or to the directors' agents or attorneys on
request therefor;
(k) Render to the Board of Directors whenever they
request it an account of any or all transactions of the
Secretary/Treasurer and of the financial condition of
the Coalition;
(1) Prepare or cause to be prepared the financial
statements to be included in the annual report. These
..financial statements shall be audited by an independent
certified public 'accountant appointed by the Board of
Directors, who shall render an opinion in conformance
with generally accepted auditing standards; and
(m) In general, perform all duties incident to the
offices of Secretary and Treasurer and such other duties
as may be required by law, by the Articles of
Incorporation of this Coalition, or by these Bylaws
which may be assigned to the Secretary/Treasurer from
time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 9. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. The
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall, in ,the. absence of the
Secretary/Treasurer, or in the event of the Secretary/
Treasurer's inability or refusal to act, perform all the
duties of the Secretary/Treasure~ and, when so acting, shall
have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions
on the Secretary/Treasurer. The Assistant Secretary/
Treasurer shall perform all such other duties as from time to
time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or by the
Secretary/Treasurer. In addition, the Assistant Secretary/
Treasurer may appoint any other officers necessary to assist
the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer in carrying out the duties
assigned to him or her.
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Section 10. Remuneration of Officers. Officers of this
Coalition .~hall' serve without com. pensation, but may receive
such reimbursement for expenses 'as may be fixed or determined
by the Board.
Section 11. staff. The Board may employ and the
officers may delegate such functions as they deem appropriate'
to' a staff of. assistants who need not be members 'of the
Coalitioh.
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEES
Section .1. Executive Committee. The Board may
authorize one or more executiv~ committees, each consisting
of two or more directors, and may provide that a specified
officer or officers who are also directors of the Coalition
shall be a member or members of such committee or committees.
However, any executive committee must be created, and the
members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a
majority of the directors then in office, provided a quorum
is present, and any such committee may be designated by such
name as the Board shall specify. The Chairperson of the
'Board shall be an ex officio member of all such committees.
The Board may appoint alternate members of any committee who'
may replace any absent member at any meeting of -the
committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the
manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be
conducted. In the absence of any. such prescription, such
committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in
which ..its proceedings shall be conducted. The regular and
special meetings and other actions of any such committee
shall be governed by the provisions of Article V applicable
to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept
of each meeting of each committee, and shall be promptly
distributed to the directo£s. The Board may delegate to such
committees-any of the authority of the Board except with
respa'ct 'tO:.
(a) The approval of any action for which the
California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law also
requires approval of the members or approval of a
majority of all members (such limitation of committee
action shall apply whether or not the Coalition has
members);
(b) The filling of vacancies on the Board or in
a. ny executive committee;
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(c) Fixing of compensation of the directors for
serving on the Board ~r on any executive committee;
(d) The amendment or 'repeal of Bylaws or the
adoption of new Bylaws;
(e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of
the Board which by its express terms is not so amendable
or repealable;
(f) The appointment of other executive committees
Of the Board or the members thereof;
(g) Except to the extent provided by Section 5233
of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
Law, the approval of any self-dealing transaction, as
such transactions are defined in said. section.
· Section 2. Standing Commi trees. Ail Coalition
directors and members are eligible to serve on a standing
committee. The Chairperson of the Board shall be an
ex officio member of all standing committees. The
corporation shall have the following standing committees:
(a) Membership Committee. Ther~ shall be a
.'membership committee which shall be responsible for
identifying and soliciting new Coalition members.
(b) Speakers Bureau. There shall be a speakers
bureau which shall be responsible for arranging
presentations before interested groups on the airport
issue and the Coalition activities.
(c) Newsletter Committe~. There shall be a
newsletter committee which shall be responsible for
compiling and editing a periodical newsletter, under the
direction of an editor. The publication shall be mailed
to all Coalition members and inte~'ested parties, and may
consist of updates on airport studies, pertinent
'legislation, and recent and upcoming coalition
-activities.
(d) Fund Raising Committee. There shall be a fund
raising committee which shall investigate avenues of
financial support other than membership dues. This
activity may include the 'formation of a "blue ribbon
committee" of high-profile business and community
.leaders to solicit corporate and other support for the
Coalition's activities.
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Section 3'. Ad Hoc Committees. In addition to the
standing committees, the Board of Directors may, in its
discretion, establish such other advisory committees ("ad hoc
committees") as the Board deems fitting Or proper'to
effectuate the objectives and purposes, of this corporation.
The Chairperson of the Board shall be an ex officio member 'of
all such committees. .
Section 4. Powers of Committees. Ail standing and ad
hoc committees shall exercise only that authority given to
them by resolution of the. Board of Directors. However,
regardless of Board resolution, no 'standing or ad hoc
committee may exercise any of the authority set forth in
Section l(a)-(g) of this Article VII.
Section 5. ~eetings of committees. Except as otherwise
provided by the Brown Act, all meetings of committees shall
be noticed and conducted pursuant to the provisions of
Article V of these Byl-aws. Meetings of those committees not
subject to the Brown Act shall be noticed and conducted
pursuant to the California Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS,
.MEMBERS, AND OTHER AGENTS
.S. ection 1. Definitions.
Article:
For the purpose of ~his
(a) "Agent" means 'any person who is or was a
director, officer, employee., or other agent of this
Coalition, or is or was serving at the request of this
Coalition as a director,, officer, employee, or agent of
another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, or' was an
officer, employee, or agent of'a foreign~ or domestic
-corporation that was 'a predecessor corporation of this
-Coalition or of another enterprise at the request of the
predecessor corporation;
(b) "Proceeding" means any threatened, pending, or
completed action or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative; and
(c) "Expenses" includes, without limitation, all
attorneys' fees, costs, and any other expenses incurred
in the defense of any claims or pYoceedings against an
~gent by reason of his position or relationship as agent
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and all attorneys' fees, costs, and other expenses
incurred in establishing a right to indemnification
under this Article.
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Section 2. Successful Defense by Ag6nt. To the extent
that an agent of this Coalition has been successful on the
merits in the defense of any proceeding referred to in this
Article, or in the defense of any claim, issue, or matter
therein, the agent shall be indemnified against expenses
actually and reasonably incurred by the agent in connection
with the claim. If an agent either settles any such claim or
sustains a judgment rendered against him,'t, hen the provisions
of Sections 3 through 5 shall determine whether the agent is
entitled to indemnification.
Section 5. Actions Brought .by Persons Other than thc
~oalition. Subject to the required findings to be made
pursuant to Section 5, below, this Coalition shall indemnify
any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made
a party,, to any proceeding other than an action brought by,
or on behalf of, this Coalition, or by an officer, Board
member or person granted relator status by the Attorney
General, or by the. Attorney General on the ground that the
defendant Board member was .or is engaging in self-dealing
within the meaning of California Nonprofit Public Benefit
'Corporation Law Section 5233, or by the Attorney General or a
person granted relator sfatus by the Attorney General for any
breach of duty relating to assets held in charitable trust,
by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of
this Coalition, for all expenses, judgments, fines, settle-
ments, and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in
.connection with the proceeding.
Section 4. Action Brought by or on Behalf of the
Coalition.
(a) If' any agent settles or otherwise disposes of
a threatened or pending action brought by or on behalf
of this Coalition, without court approval or approval of
-the Attorney General, the agent shall receive, no
· .indemnification for either amounts paid pursuant to the
terms of the settlement or other disposition or for any
expenses incurred in defending against the proceeding.
(b) This Coalition shall indemnify any person who
was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to
any threatened, pending, or completed action brought by
.or on behalf of this Coalition or brought under
California Nonprofit Public Benefit. Corporation Law
Section 5233 or brought by the Attorney General or a
~erson granted relator status by the Attorney General
(pr a ~reach of duty relating to assets in charitable
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trust, by reason of the fact that the person is or was
an agent of this Coalition, for all expenses actually
and reasonably incusred.in connection with the defense
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of that action, provided that bo~h of the'fOllowing are
.met:
(1) The determination of good faith conduct
required by Section .5, below, must be made in the
manner provided for in that Section; and
(2) Where the agent has actually been
adjudged liable to 'the Coalition, the court in
which the action was brought must, upon applica-
tion, determine that, in view of all of the
circumstances of the case, the agent should be
entitled to indemnity for the expenses., incurred.
If the agent is found to be so entitled, the court
shall determine the appropriate amount of expenses
to be reimbursed.
.Section 5. Determination of Aqent's Good Faith Conduct.
The indemnification granted to an agent in Sections 3 and 4
above is conditioned on the following:
(a) The agent seeking reimbursement must be found,
in the manner, provided below, that he acted in good
faith, in a manner he believed to be in the best inte.r-
est of this Coalition, and with such care, including
reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a
like position would use in similar circumstances. The
termination of any proceeding by. judgment, order,
settlement, conviction, or on a plea of nolo contendere
or its equivalent shall not, of itself, create a pre-
sumption that the person did not act in good faith or in
a manner which he reasonably believed to be in the best
interest of this Coalition or that he had reasonable
cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. In the
case of a criminal proceeding, the person must have had
no reasonable cause to believe that his Conduct was
-unlawful; and
(b) The determination that the agent did act in a
manner complying with paragraph (a) above shall be made
by:
(1) The Board of Directors by a majority vote
of a quorum consisting of Board members who are not
parties to the proceeding;
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(2) The affirmative vote of a majority of the
votes represented and voting at a duly held meeting
at which a quorum is presen~ (which affirmative
votes also-constitute a maj6rity of the required
quorum); or
(3) The court in which the proceeding is or
was .pending. Such determination may be made on
application brought by this Coalition or the agent
or the attorney or other person rendering a defense
to the agent, whether or not the application by the
agent, attorney, or other person is opposed by this
Coalition.
Section 6. _Limitations. No indemnification or advance
shall be made under this Article, except as provided in
Sections 2 or 5(b)(3), in any circumstance when it appears:
(a) That the indemnification or advance would be
inconsistent .with a provision of the Articles, Bylaws, a
resolution of the members, or an agreement in effect at
the.time of the accrual of the alleged cause of action
asserted in the proceeding in which the expenses were
incurred or other amounts were paid, which prohibits or
otherwise limits indemnification; or
(b) That the indemnification would be inconsistent
with any condition expressly imposed by a court in
approving a settlement.
Section 7. Advance of Expenses. Expenses incurred in
defending any proceeding may be advanced by this Coalition
before the final disposition of the proceeding on receipt of
an undertaking by or on behalf of the agent to repay the
amount of the advance unless it is determined ultimately that
the agent is entitled to be indemnified as authorized in this
Article.
Section 8. Contractual Rights of Non-officers. Nothing
contained in this Article shall affect any right to
indemnification to which persons other than officers of this
Coalition, or any subsidiary hereof, may be entitled by
contract or otherwise.
Section 9. Insurance. The Board of Directors may adopt
a resolution authorizing the purchase and maintenance of
insurance on behalf of any agent of the Coalition against any
liability asserted against or incurred by the agent in such
capacity or arising out of the agent's status as such,
whether or not this Coalition would have the power to
indemnify' the agent under California Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corpo{~tion Law Section 5238, provided, however, that the
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Coalition shall have no power to purchase and maintain such
.- insurance to 'indemnify any agent- of the Coalition for a
violation of 'California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
Law Section 5233.
Section 10. Fiduciaries or Corporate Employee Benefit
Plan. This Article does not apply to any proceeding against
any trustee, investment manager, or other fiduciary of an.
employee'benefit plan in that person's capacity as such, even
though that person may also be an agent of the corporation as
defined in Section 1 of this Article. Nothing contained in
this Article shall limit any right to indemnification to
which such a trustee, investment manager, or other fiduciary
may be entitled by contract or otherwise, which shall be
enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law.
ARTICLE IX
EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS,
DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
Section 1. ~ndorsement of Documents; Contracts.
Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note,
mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, conveyan6e or
.other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsement
thereof executed or entered into between the Coalition and
any other person, when signed by (i) the Chairperson or a
Vice Chairperson and (ii) the Secretary/Treasurer or any
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of the Coalition shall be valid
and binding on the Coalition in the absence of actual
knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing
officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such
instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and
in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by
the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no
officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority
to bind the Coalition by any contract or engagement or to
pledge its credit or to render it liable for any .purpose or
amount. --
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Section 2. Funds. Ail funds of the Coalition shall be
deposited from time to time to the credit of the Coalition at
such banks, trust companies, or other 'depositories as the
Board may select.
Section 3. Gifts. The Board may accept on behalf of
the Coalition any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for
the general purpose or any special purpose of the Coalition.
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ARTICLE X
BYLAWS
Section 1. Bylaws. These Bylaws Shall become effective
immediately upon their adoption. Amendments to these Bylaws
shall become effective on their 'adoption unless the Board or
members, in adopting them as hereinafter provided, provide
that they are to become effective at a later date.
Section 2. Amendments. Subject to the provisions of
California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law Section
5150., these Bylaws or any of them may be altered, amended, or
repealed and new Bylaws adopted as follows:
(a) Subject to the power of the members to change
or repeal them, by vote of a majority of directors
present at any special or regular meeting of the Board
at which a quorum is present, provided that written
notice of such meeting and of the intention to change
the Bylaws thereat is delivered to each director at
least ten (10) days prior to the date of such meeting,
as provided in these Bylaws, or by the written consent
of all directors without a meeting as provided in the
Bylaws, provided that a Bylaw fixing or changing the
number of officers may not be adopted, amended or
repealed except as provided in Paragraph (b) hereof; or
(b) By the vote or written assent of a majority of
the members, 'or the vote of a majority of a quorum at a
meeting duly called and noticed for the purpose in
accordance with these Bylaws.
~ection 3. Conflict With Law. Except where in conflict
with applicable provisions of California Government Code
Section 54950 et seq. (the "Brown Act"), or with California
Nonprofit Public Benefit Corpo. ration law, these Bylaws, and
all subsequent amendments hereto, shall govern the actions
and procedures of the Coalition, its members and its Board of
Directors.
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ARTICLE XI
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Section 1. Information Statement. The Coalition shall,
pursuant to California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
Law -Section 6210, annually file the required information
statement on the form prescribed by the Sec~etar3 of State,
indicating the names and addresses of the indicated'officers
and o~-;its principal office in California, and designating an
agent:.for service of process.
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~ection 2. Annual Report to Directors'and Members. The
Board shall cause an annual report to be sent to the
directors and to the members not later than '120. days after
the close of the Coalition's fiscal year. This report shall
contain the info.rmation required under' California-NonprOfit
Pgb!ic Benefit Corporation Law Sections 6321 and 6322.
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Section 5. Maintenance of Corporate Records. The
corporation shall keep:
. . (a) Adequate and correct books and records of
...... account;
(b) Minutes of the proceedings of its members,
Board and committees of the Board; and
(c) A record of its members giving their names and
addresses and the class of membership held by each.
Section 4. Inspection of'Records.
(a) By Directors. -Every director shall have the
absolute right at any reasonable time during business
hours 'to inspect and copy all books, records and
documents of every kind and to inspect the physical
properties of the corporation of which such person is a
director.
(b) By Members. The accounting books and records
and minutes of proceedings~of the members and the Board
and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection
upon the written demand on the corporation of any member
at any reasonable time, for a purpose reasonably related
to such person's interests as a member.
Section 5. Report of Independent Accountants. The
report, required by this section shall be accompanied by any
report thereon of independent accountants, or, if there is no
such report, by the certificate of an authorized officer of
the Corporation that such statements were prepared without
audLt from the books and records of the corporation.
ARTICLE XII
CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
-Unless the context requires otherwise, the general
provisions, rules of construction and definitions in the
California Nonprofit Corporation Law shall govern the
constr~'ction ' of these Bylaws. Without limiting the
gener.ality of 'the above, the masculine gender includes the
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feminine and neuter, the Singular number includes the plural,
the plural number includes the singular, and .the term
"person" includes both the corporation and a natural person.
ARTICLE XIII
PROHIBITION AGAINST SHARING'
CORPORATE PROFITS AND ASSETS
No director, officer, employee or other person connected
with this Coalition, or any other private individual shall
receive at any time any of the net earnings or pecuniary
profits of the Coalition, provided that this provision shall
not prevent payment to any such person of reasonable
compensation for services rendered to or be fixed by
resolutions of the Board; and no such person or persons shall
be entitled to share in the distribution of, and shall not
receive, any of the Coalition's assets on dissolution of the
Coalition.
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HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS
PROGRESS REPORT
NOVEMBER 10, 1988
The task force to address issues related to helicopter overflights
has been formed. Membership includes representatives from the
-public, the City Council, the City's Planning Commission, the
City's Public Safety Commission, the Marines Corps, the Irvine
Company, and City Staff.
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Following .is a list of the task force members who represent the
general public. '
MEMBER
Thomas Wall
Albert'Nasser
VILLAGE (S) REPRESENTING
Turtle Rock
University Park, Rancho
San Joaquin, University
Town Center
PHONE NUMBER
760-1886 (W)
786-8708 (H)
Bill Mavity
Bryan Soliday
Ken., McGallian
Don Per. due
Jerry Roodhuyzen
Woodbridge, Westpark
E1 Camino Real' (area
bounded by Irvine Center
Drive, Culver Drive,
Santa Ana Freeway, and
Jeffrey Road)
Northwood . .
College Park, The Colony
Northwood, The Colony,
College Park (Alternate)
786-9412 (H)
660-8855 (W)
857-6459 (H)
544-7448 (H.%
552-5564 (H)
651-1863 (H)
660-3741 (W)
If you have issues and concerns that you would like to have
addressed by . the task force, please contact your village
representative. Their role on the task force is to represent the
interests of their entire village. They are there to serve you.'
ATTACHMENT-II
CITY OF IRVINE, 17200 JAMBOREE ROAD, P.O.BOX 19575,1RVINE, CALIFORNIA 92713 .7141660-3600
The other members of the task force are as follows:
Cameron Cosgrove, City Councilmember
Carol Yocum,-Planning Commissioner
William Ackman, Public Safety Commissioner "~ '
Colonel Jack Wagner, U.S. Marine Corps
Major Marry Bender, U.S. Marine Corps
Mike LeBlanc, The Irvine Company
William Woollett, Jr., City Manager '
Paul'Brady, Assistant City Manager
Leo Peart, Director of Public Safety
Michelle Davis, Management Analyst II Public Safety
Department '
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Dan Jung, Assistant Planner, Community D~velopment Department
Eve Somjen, Acting Principal Planner, Community Development
Department
The task force will hold 'its first meeting in late November. This
meeting will focus on defining the problem and identifying the key
issues.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please
call Eve Somjen at 660-3647.
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HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS
PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOHER 20, 1988
task
force,
..October 11, ~he_City s~aff returned to the city Council with .the
~e poss~l~ oz ~~op~g new helicopter cO~idors whi~ wo~d
~v~ S~e of ~e ~~ligh~ a~y from resid~ti~ ~eas. In
a~~, o~ ~ ~ ~~ noise ~a~, ~ as ~titude
~g~, w~ll also be' ~lor~. ~y ~anges to ~e helicopt~
~_=~ S=~O~ ~ ~? w~l be ~e adoption of. u -~e~en~, or
Some of the'~casks in ~he HOP hav~ alwuad~ be~=n. ~ staff has
be~ ~et~g wi~ repres~tives fr~ ~e ~~e Co~s to ~~ss
=~~. me .~sk ~orce is ~tly be~q fomd. ~e ~sk
fore will ~clude a City Co~ci~~er (~~on CO,Dye), a ~lic
Safe~ Co~ssioner, a PlUg Co~ssioner, repres~tatives from
~e ~r~e Co~s '(Colonel Ja~ Wa~er ~d Major Ma~y Bender),
repres~tives from ~e ~~e Comply, City Staff from ~e City
~ager ~ s Office, ~l~c Safety Depa~~t, ~d Co~ity
Developer Depa~en~ , ~d a~ least four representatives from ~e
gene~l p~lic (from No~wood, Colony/College Park,
Woo~ridge/Westp~k, ~d University Park/~le Rock).
_Lpu__=~_ W...u~a .~n.c%u=e _nne. names o= ne en=.~.e task force, including
=ne represen=a=zves =rom the general publzc. In the m~antime, if
yo.u have any concerns or questions, please call Eve Somjen of the
City's Intergovernmental Services Section at 660-3647'.
CITY OF IRVINE, 17200 JAMBOREE ROAD, P.O.BOX 19575,1RVINE, CALIFORNIA 92713 714/660-3600
NOVEMBER
1988
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS TASK FORCE
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'EVE SOMJEN, ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER
TASK FORCE MEETING
The_f~rst_Helicopter Overflights Task Force Meeting will be held
on weanesday, November 30, 1988, at 5=30 p.m. in the Chamber of
Commerce Conference Room, 2815~w; Lrvine. CSee enalusadma~).
This ~eetinUwill focus on defining the problem and identifying the
key issues to be resolved. Only when we understandtheproblem can
we search forsnludLtons.
A meeting agenda is enclosed.
calling me at 660-3647.
Please confirm your attendance by
I look Torward 'to a producti~e meeting:
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MicArthur
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MARINE CORPS
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IRVINE
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AGENDA
HELICOPTE~ OVERFLIGHTS TASK FORCE
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Regular Meeting
November 30, 1988
~all to Order
II..: ~nnouncements
5:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Conf. Room
2815 McGaw, Irvine, CA
A. Self-Intrudn=tion of Task Force Members (Attachment 1)
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III. Old Business
IV.
New Business
Pro~ose~ Hules/~roc adures
(Attachment 2)
B,
Proposed Meeting Schedule
(Attachment 3)
.A. ction Require~
~ Consensus
Staff Presentation
Background Information -
(Attachment 4)
Staff Presentation
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Identification of Issues
(Attachment 5)
Reach Consensus
Public Ccmm~nt~
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Any member of the public may address the Task Force on items
within the Task Force's subject matter jurisd/~-~ion. However,
no action may be taken on matters that are not part of the
posted agenda.
VI. Matters for Next
VII. A~j ournment
Next Task Force Meeting:
December 28, 1988, at 5:30 p.m.
Helicopter OverfIights Task Force
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~ot.~ na Members
· Thomas Wall '-
Albert Nasser
Bill Mavity
Bryan Soliday j
Ken McGallian
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Don.Perdue
Cameron Cosgrove
Carol ~ocum
William Ackman
Colonel Jack Wagner
Mike LeBlanc
William Woollett~ Jr.
Representing
Turtle Rock
Univ. Park, Rancho San
Joaquin, Univ. Town Center
W '
oodbrldge, Westpark
E1 C~Real
Northwood
College Park, The Colony
City Council
Public Safety Commission
U.S. Marine Corps
The Irvine Company
City Manager
Non-Votinq Members
Jerry Roodhuyzen
Major Marry Bender
Paul Brady
Leo Peart
Michelle Davis
Dan Jung
Eve Somj en
Representi~
Northwo~d, College Park,
Colony (Alternate)
U.S. Marin~ Corps
Assistant City ~nagar
Public Safety Dept.
Public Safety Dept.
Community Development Dept.
Community Development Dept.
Helicopter Overflight Task Force
Rules and Procedures
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.A quoz%xm of sz~t voting members is necessary for all Task Force
Meetings.
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An ag,nd= will be prepared and distributed 72 hours prior 'to
the meetings. The agenda will also be poSted at the City of
Irvine Civic Center.
Meetings will be taped·
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6.
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Informal minutes will be taken by staff or a Task Force
Member. They will be typed and distributed to m-~hers at, or
prior ko, the next .~eeting.
The meeting facilitator will be a staff member.
Decisions requiring a vo~e ara made by majority vote of those
'v~i~ ~aembers prusent~
Regular meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the
~m.onth a_t 5:30 p.m. ,Additmonal meetings may be scheduled by
=ne Task Force.
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Meetings shall not exceed three hours m;-- .....
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Helicopter Overflights Task Force
Tentative ~eet±ng Schedul~
December 28, 1988
January 25, 1989
~ebruary 22, 1989
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March 29, 1989
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Review background information; Identify
key issues
Identify opportunities and constraints
Identify proposed solutions
/~vi~~d analysis of proposed solutions
Review proposed Memorandum of
Under~an~g
Please note that this schedule is tentative and may be revised by
the Task Force depending on the progress of the program.
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APRIL 28, 1987
TO:
FROM:
FOR:
SUBJECT:
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C.IT~ COUNCIL -
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 1987
STATUS REPORT ON AIRCRAFT 'RELATED ISSUES AFFECTING THE
COMMUNITY OF IRVINE
Re..eently the Irvine City Council requested that the Public Safety Commission review
aircraft related con,ams that have the potential of iTnpa~ the public safeIy of our
citizens. In r~riewing this issue, several actions have been taken by the Public Safety
Commission. Listed bel.ow is a history of these actions:
HI~;TOR~f:
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The .Commission recommended to the' City Council that a letter be
drafted to the United States Marine Corps requesting that they
evaitrate the establishment of a particular approach corridor to Tustin
from E1 Toro. This corridor would continue on a heading of 340 out of
E1 Toro and into a roundhouse turn above Northwood until it joi'ned the
Browning Corridor.
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The Commission requested that staff write letters to Senators
Cran. ston and Wilson requesting their assistance in gathering objective.
data on the safety of the CH53-E Super Stallion helicopters. This
information would facilitate the Commission in making a more rational
recommendation tO the City. Council.
The Commission requested the Director of Public Safety to establish a
protocol for the centralized reporting by citizens of"airplane/helieopter
complaints. This would enable the City to tabulate the accurate
number of noise complaints experienced by our community.
The Commission recommended that the City Council forward a
communication to the Marine Corps thanking them for halting flights
of the Super Stallion helicopter during the time in which new pieces of
evidence are becoming available concerning engineering problems. The
communication would include City Council's request that all flights of
these aircraft continue to be halted in the future until there is
sufficient evidence from Congressional, Senatorial, and Department of
the Navy investigations that the CH53-E Super Stallion may be deemed
safe by the City Council.
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The Commission recommended that the City Council establish a joint
committee between the Public Safety Commission and the Planning
(~ommission for the purpose of establishing hard corridors that would
minimize the impact of overflights of Marine Corps aircraft on the
.' ~community and the safety and noise impact on its citizens.
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'Status Report on Aircraft Related
Issues Affecting the Community of h'vine
Page 2
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'6. The Commission recommended t° the City Council that Marine Corps
.... membership in the Open Space Task Force'be invited.
_AANALYSIS:
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The a.ireraft related concerns generally fall into three categories:
1.
The first category is the specific concern with the safety of the
CH53-E Super Stallion helicopter. At this time the specific sa£ety o£
the Super SLallion is unknown. The Public Safety Commission is
awaiting further information from all investigatory sources before
making a recommendation as to the safety of this aircraft. In 1he
meantime, it is the Public Safety, Commission~ recommendation thai
the Marine Corps avoid flying the Super Stallion over populated areas
of Irvine.
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The second eategory of air~raft related eoneerns pertains to noise
problems impacting the general public. ']'he noise problems usually are
enhanced When a pilot and his aircraft deviate from'the authorized
takeoff or landing pattern.
The Public Safety Commission and the Department of Public Safety are
currently working with the Marine Corps to refihe the protoco"l for
citizens t.o report unusual or inappropriate flights of military aircraft
over areas of our City. This is being accomplished by establishing a
centralized numb,i- for the collection of citizen complaints. Citizens
currently have the option oi' calling either:
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The military flight control tower; or
A designated colonel's office that
complaints; or
The Irvine Police Department.
coordinff{es citizen noise
The office of the Marine Corps Community Plans and Liaison Officer
currently has the responsibility of e'olleetin~ all aircraft related citizen
complaints. AU military aircraft complaints received by the police
department are forwarded to both the City Manager's office and the
Marine Corps for their information. We are attempting to refine this
process so that accurate information can be obtained as to the number
of complaints reeeived by all sources.
The third category of aircraft issues relates to the flight paths and
flight corridors which are over or adjacent to developed portio.ns of
Irvine. The Public Safety Commission is requesting that the City
Council establish an ad hoe committee composed of members of the
Yiblie Safety Commission and Planning Commission. The purpose of
this committee would be to study the feasibility of establishing new,
p~ermanent aircraft flight corridors. These new corridors would be
:.[:)rotected by permanent easements and land use restrictions. Members
Status Report on Aircraft Related
Issues Affecting the Community of lrvine
Page 3
-. of the M~rine Corps' and adjacent impacted; municipalities would be
invited to participate i'n the commission On an as needed basis. The
overall goal of this committee would be to maximize the safety and
minimize noise 'impacts on the citizens of Irvine.
SUMMARY:
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The Public Safety Commission is currently investigating three aspects of the military
ove_.rflight issue.
1. The CH53-E Suoer Stallion
Staff is compiling information on the Su
· Public Safety r,,,.._.-__,__ . per Stallion at this time.
J .~,,,,,,,l~smn IS awaitin~ . . . _ The
recommendation con,,-----:..c, -- · ~' .th~s ~nformatlon so th
City Council. '-~-,,,,,,o these a,rcraft can be forwarded toatth:
2. Citizen Roise Comolaints
A system for the collection of noise complaints does exist. This system
requires refinement so that accurate statistics can be obtained. '
· 3... .",fl'litarv Flicrht Corridors ..
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A joint committee eomprised of members of the Public Safety and
Planning Commissions should be formed to review the feasibility of
developing hard, protected Flight corridors away from currently .
developed areas of the City.
This report is submitted as a summary of the actions taken to date by the Public Safety
Commission on this topic. Further investigation is needed before a series of final
recommendations can be made.
Submitted by:
ERIC W. f;RUVER
Chairman, Public Safety Commission
E',VG: M L D:dwl
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AUGUST 13, 1987
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TO:
FOR:
SUBJECT:
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PLTSL~C SAFET'f :COM N~ISSIO N
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
'PUBLIc SAFETy COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1'987
AIRCRAFT NOISE COMPLAINT PROTOCOL
R ECO ,M M E N D A T~O NS:
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That all phone calls r~eeived by the City for military%air,raft noise complaints be
forwarded directly to the apPropriate Marine Corps base for investigation and
action. .
That a morrthly report on aircraft complaints be sent'by the Marine Corps to the
Director of Public Safety for review.
That an informational bulletin be
recommendations* distributed eitTwide publicizing the above
HISTORY: .
In November 1986, the City of lrvine Public Safety Commission began reviewing military
aircraft .related issues. As a part of that rev/'ew, an analysis of aircraft noise complaint
protocol has been Conducted.
_ANALYSIS:
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L City of' ~vine "FIo[ Line"
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In August 1983, the City established a telephone Ho~ Line to receive
citizen complaints concerning military aircraft. Ail information received
on the Hot Line is routed through the .City Manager's office to the
appropriate Marine Corps base. Hot Line complaints are approximately
30 days old
investigation of the complain: almost im ossi'
iavestigazioa .upon receipt by the Marine Corps This delay makes
· ~s coaduc:ed by the Ci~ o .... ~ . .ble. No follow-uo
· recelveu on the Hot
l~arine Corps Complaint Acceptance Pro-ess
Complaints concerning military aircraft are accepted by the Marine Corps
at three locations, the Flight OPerations Officer, US.{,{C(H), Tustin; the
Flight Operations Officer, USMC, E1 Toro; and the Community Plans and
Liaison Officer. The office of the Community Plans and Liaison Officer
.is responsible for the compilation of complaints received by both bases.
Persons calling other numbers at these bases are transferred to the most
appropriate of the above three offices. -
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Aircraft Noise Complaint Protocol
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An initial investigation of each complaint is conducted immediately bY
the Flight Operations Officer Upon receipt of the complaint. All
complaint information is then forwarded to the Community Plans and
Liaison Officer for follow-up investigation and file maintenance.
Six Month ]~astorieal l~eview .
The Public Safety Commission, at its 5{ay 14, 1987, meetin=% requested a
historical review of all complaints reeeived by the Mar/ne Co[.ps from
Irvine residents eoneernin~ aire
been urov' .a ~,.. ,._,_ . = . raft overfliz
(se'-£,,--[de' ""' .~o~one! daeic Wa~--- ~c~,~ This information has
-~,~crrment A). . = ..... , .,~,,,~., El Tor~ and is attached
A review of this information has revealed several key points:
1. The lar=~e majority of all complainants reside either under or
directly adjacent to flight paths.
2. Virtually all r~mainin=~ complaints are the result of. special military
fli=~ht operations that are key to the mission of the Tustin and E1
Toro ~arine bases (night field carrier landings, Air Force C-5
operations)·
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Two hundred fifty complaints'were logged from Irvine residents
durin~ the period from October 1986 through ,.",{ay 1987. Five
residents, eaeh of whom resides under at least one flight path,
lodged 30.8% (77) of these complaints.
~O,'~CLUSIOI~:
My review of the above three items has led me to the recommendation that the City of
Il'vine discontinue use of the Hot Line and instruct all concerned parties to contact the
appropriate Marine base directly. This ~vill eliminate the one month delay between
receipt of and aetion upon the complaint. This alteration in procedure will additionally
plaee all concerned citizens into direct contact with military personnel who'are able to
answer any questions that may exist.
The monthly sharing of complaint stati '
~l_ow Us-to continue to monitor the a/...s~tics b,e_t_w.,,e, en the Marine Co[- · .
.~e extensive Marine e- .... ~:.__ .7 .... ft overflight issue . :'_ps .and the City
r-- '-,,,-~ rues w/Il r ' · - l~ecelvm~ In for ·
the 'ltY would not otherwise be able tZ~Ifc~eW, lthaccurate, detailedinfo~mata~fnf[~amt
LEO E. PEART
Director of Public Safety
LEP:MLD:dwl
Attachment
INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN
.. The Department of Public Safety and the Public Safety Commission have developed this
Informational Bulletin to assist you with any questions or complaints you may have about
military aircraft operations.
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- Yo'~ do not have to live in ~rvine very long' to realize that there are U.S. Marine Corps
Air Station~ nearby. It is not uncomr~on to see some type of military aircraft overhead.
These aircraft generally 'fly specific flight paths at specific altitudes. There are times,
however, when special,circumstances or sCheduled military training, operations will take
an aircraft out of its usual path.
I HAVE A OUESTIOH. WHO DO I CALL?
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If you have a question or would like to lodg'e a complaint about military flight operations,
call the Mar/ne Corps directly.
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If your question or complaint concerns a specific incident, call the FUght Operations
Officer at the appropriate Marine Corps base.
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Flight Operations Officer
MCAS, Tustin 'Flight Operations O£ficer
651-7884 MCAS, E1 Toro --
24 hours 651-3830
24 hours ·
If you have a general question or concern that does not involve a specific incident, Call
the'Community Plans and Liaison Officer.
The Community Plans and Liaison Ol:ficer acts as liaison to local jurisdictions on issues
of communi~ plans, and development. 'He /s additionally responsible 'for eompiUng all
aircraft emnpl~.ints lodged at the TUst/n and El Toro bases.
Community Plans and Liaison Officer
MCAS, El Toro
651-3702
MATIOI~ WILL THE MARINE COP, PS N~'ED FROM ME WHEN I C ?
In order fo · - ALL
· r an Investigation of ou · - ' ~
will be needed from you. Be as [_y_oj.r.. compla~n..t .to be conducted, accurate information
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· Ad~ress or location of aircraft sighting '
· Data and time of incident
* Aircraft type (jet helicopter)
· Aircraft specifies, if available ..
~ l~ature of complaint..
The City of Irvine will continue to closely monitor all aircraft issues affecting the
citizens of Irvine. All complaints received by the Marine Corps from Irvine residents will
be forwarded to the City for review.
If you have any concerns with the response of the Marine Corps, please contact the
Public Safety Commission by appearing at a regularly scheduled meeting of the
commission. These meetings are held the second Thursday o£ each month at 7:00 p.m. in
the: City Council Chambers located al 172D0 Jamboree, Irvine.
LEO E. PI~ART
'Director of Public Safety
LEP:MD:et
ERIC tV. GRUVER
Chairman, Public Safety Commission
Helicopter Overflights Program
1. Are the Marine Corps'helicopters currently flying within the
established flight corridors at the established altitudes?
2. Can the City and the Marines improve the system of responding
to helicopter noise complaints?
3. Can the altitude of the overflights be adjusted?
4. : What is the 'potential to develop new helicopter corridors that
divert flights away from existing ~esidential areas?
How can_we avoid shifting the burden of the overflights from
one residential area to another?
What measures can be taken to prevent future residents from
being impacted by helicopter overflights?
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