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DATE: CTOBER 6, 1986
TO:
FROM:
S U BJ ECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
CITIZEN INQUIRY - RELOCATION OF ARNY NATIONAL GUARO HELICOPTERS TO
TUST[N MAR[NE CORP AIR STAT[ON
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to respond to the citizen making the inquiry and receive and
file.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSS[ON
At the September 2, 1986 City Council meeting, Mr James H. May, 14642
Peppertree Circle, expressed concern about the possible relocation of Army
National Guard helicopters from the Armed Forces Naval Reserve Air Station in
Los Alamitos to the Marine Corp Air Station in Tustin. This same question
was raised approximately one year ago when Congressman Bill Dannemeyer was
quoted in the Los Angeles Times as advocating relocation of National Guard
helicopters to the Tustin facility. The City responded by sending letters to
Congressman Dannemeyer, Congressman Dornan and the Editor of the Times
expressing opposition to such a transfer. The City al so confirmed, through
the Tustin base Commanding Officer, Col. David McEvoy, the Marine Corps's
firm opposition to any attempt to house National Guard helicopters in
Tustin. No further action was taken by Congressman Dannemeyer.
In response to the citizen inquiry at the September 2 City Council meeting,
staff spoke with Col. McEvoy who reconfirmed the Marine Corps position of one
year ago. Col. McEvoy al so stated that a squadron of helicopters is
being housed at the E1 Toro facility because capacity in Tustin has been
reached. Those helicopters would be returned to Tustin prior to
consideration of housing outside aircraft.