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Ground-Based Noise Ad-Hoc Subcommittee – POSTPONED Posted on May 13, 2019
MEETING POSTPONED
Ground-Based Noise Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Thursday, May 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
David Chetcuti Community Room – Millbrae City Hall
450 Poplar Avenue – Millbrae, CA 94030
Due to several schedule conflicts with committee members, the meeting is being postponed until further notice. When a new date and time is selected, we’ll make an announcement at that time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
4/3/2019 Roundtable Regular Meeting Posted on March 27, 2019
Meeting No. 318
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.
David Chetcuti Community Room – Millbrae City Hall
450 Poplar Avenue – Millbrae, CA 94030
AGENDA
1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Declaration of a Quorum Present
ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson / James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
2. Jon C. Long Fly Quiet Awards for 2018
ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
Bert Ganoung, Noise Abatement Manager
3. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
INFORMATION
Speakers are limited to two minutes. Roundtable members cannot discuss or take action on any matter raised under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Review of Roundtable Regular Meeting Action Minutes for February 6, 2019
ACTION
5. Airport Director’s Reports for January & February 2019 and FlyQuiet Report 4Q 2018
ACTION
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Discussion with FAA Regarding Questions Provided from Roundtable Chair, email to FAA dated February 7, 2019
INFORMATION
FAA Representative(s)
Justin Cook, Roundtable Technical Consultant
7. SFO Updates
INFORMATION
Ivar Satero, Director – San Francisco International Airport
Doug Yakel, Public Information Officer – San Francisco International Airport
8. Update Technical Working Group meeting
INFORMATION
Justin Cook, Roundtable Technical Consultant
9. Update Ground-Based Noise Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
INFORMATION
Ricardo Ortiz, Roundtable Vice-Chairperson
10. Upcoming Noise 101
INFORMATION
James Castañeda, Roundtable Coordinator
OTHER MATTERS
11. Aviation Noise News and Updates
INFORMATION
Justin Cook, Roundtable Technical Consultant
12. Member Communications / Announcements
INFORMATION
Roundtable Members and Staff
13. Adjourn
ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
Note: Public records that relate to any item on the open session Agenda (Consent and Regular Agendas) for a Regular Airport/Community Roundtable Meeting are available for public inspection. Those records that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting are available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to all Roundtable Members or a majority of the Members of the Roundtable. The Roundtable has designated the San Mateo County Planning & Building Department, at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, California 94063, for the purpose of making those public records available for inspection. The documents are also available on the Roundtable website at: www.sforoundtable.org.
Ground-Based Noise Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Posted on March 15, 2019
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Ground-Based Noise Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Millbrae Community Center
623 Magnolia Avenue – Millbrae, CA 94030
Presentation from HMMH – 427 KB PDF
PRIOR AVAILABLE REPORTS MENTIONED
BBN Technologies Report – January 19, 2000
Wyle Report WR 01-21 – August 15, 2001
PARTNER Low-frequency Noise Study – April 2007
BWI Low Frequency Takeoff Noise Study – April 1998
Richfield-MAC Noise Mitigation/Findings of Low-Frequency Noise Expert Panel – September 2000
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Follow-Up, SFO Infrastructure
3. Discussion of Procedures Research/Findings
4. Discussion on Existing Metrics
5. Next Steps
6. Adjourn
Technical Working Group Meeting 3/7/2019 Posted on February 28, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
David Chetcuti Community Room – Millbrae City Hall
450 Poplar Avenue – Millbrae, CA 94030
Note: To arrange an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in this public meeting, please call (650) 363-1853 at least 2 days before the meeting date.
AGENDA
1. Overview and Discussion of Submitted Questions to the FAA on February 7, 2019
2. 2019 Work Plan Development Discussion
3. Summary of Action Items for Next Meeting
4. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
5. Adjourn
12/6/2017 Roundtable Regular Meeting Posted on December 6, 2017
Meeting No. 310
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 – 7:00 P.M.
David Chetcuti Community Room – Millbrae City Hall
450 Poplar Avenue – Millbrae, CA 94030
Meeting Packet (5MB PDF)
AGENDA
1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Declaration of a Quorum Present
ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson / James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
2. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
INFORMATION
Speakers are limited to two minutes. Roundtable members cannot discuss or take action on any matter raised under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Review of Roundtable Meeting Overview for August 2, 2017
ACTION
4. Airport Director’s Reports for September & October 2017, Fly Quiet Report for Q3
2017
ACTION
REGULAR AGENDA
5. SFO Updates
INFORMATION
Ivar Satero, Director – San Francisco International Airport
6. Presentation on GBAS
INFORMATION
Bert Ganoung, Aircraft Noise Abatement Manager
7. Status/Update, FAA Initiative Phase 2 – Technical Working Group follow-up and next steps
INFORMATION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
Gene Reindel, Roundtable Technical Consultant
8. Discussion, Adverse Health Effects of Airplanes Noise, Holding Panel Workshop with Medical Professionals
INFORMATION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
9. Update, South Bay Roundtable
INFORMATION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
10. Discussion, Expand Roundtable membership to include 2 additional members; one representative from each Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County
INFORMATION / ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
11. Discussion, Direction to Noise Abatement Office to Create an “easy-to-read” instructions to request a community noise monitor
INFORMATION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
OTHER MATTERS
12. Aviation Noise News and Updates
INFORMATION
Gene Reindel, Roundtable Technical Consultant
13. Member Communications / Announcements
INFORMATION
Roundtable Members and Staff
14. Adjourn
ACTION
Elizabeth Lewis, Roundtable Chairperson
Note: Public records that relate to any item on the open session Agenda (Consent and Regular Agendas) for a Regular Airport/Community Roundtable Meeting are available for public inspection. Those records that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting are available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to all Roundtable Members, or a majority of the Members of the Roundtable. The Roundtable has designated the San Mateo County Planning & Building Department, at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, California 94063, for the purpose of making those public records available for inspection. The documents are also available on the Roundtable website at: www.sforoundtable.org.
Special Meeting 6/27/2016 – CANCELED Posted on June 27, 2016
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Meeting No. 302
Monday, June 27, 2016
1:30PM-4:30PM
After discussion by the Technical Working Group at their June 22, 2016 meeting, the special meeting scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2016 has been canceled to allow additional preparation time with the response. All discussion items for this meeting will be on the agenda for the next scheduled Regular Meeting on August 3, 2016.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Declaration of a Quorum Present
ACTION
Cliff Lentz, Roundtable Chairperson / James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
2. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
INFORMATION
Speakers are limited to two minutes. Roundtable members cannot discuss or take action on any matter raised under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All items on the Consent Agenda are approved/accepted in one motion. A Roundtable Representative can make a request, prior to action on the Consent Agenda, to transfer a Consent Agenda item to the Regular Agenda. Any items on the Regular Agenda may be transferred on the Consent Agenda in a similar manner.
3. Review of Airport Director’s Report for November 2015, December 2015, January 2016, February 2016, March 2016, and April 2016
ACTION
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Technical Working Group’s Recommendations, Roundtable Response to FAA Initiative Results to Address Noise Concerns
ACTION
Cliff Lentz, Roundtable Chairperson
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
OTHER MATTERS
5. Airport Noise Briefing
INFORMATION
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
6. Member Communications / Announcements
INFORMATION
Roundtable Members and Staff
7. Adjourn
ACTION
Cliff Lentz, Roundtable Chairperson
Note: Public records that relate to any item on the open session Agenda (Consent and Regular Agendas) for a Regular Airport/Community Roundtable Meeting are available for public inspection. Those records that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting are available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to all Roundtable Members, or a majority of the Members of the Roundtable. The Roundtable has designated the San Mateo County Planning & Building Department, at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, California 94063, for the purpose of making those public records available for inspection. The documents are also available on the Roundtable website at: www.sforoundtable.org.
Overview Posted on February 3, 2016
SFO Airport/Community Roundtable
Meeting No. 299 Overview
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Declaration of a Quorum Present
Roundtable Chairperson, Cliff Lentz, called the Regular Meeting of the SFO Airport / Community Roundtable to order, at approximately 7:06 p.m., in the David Chetcuti Community Room at the Millbrae City Hall. James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator, called the roll. A quorum (at least 12 Regular Members) was present as follows:
REGULAR MEMBERS PRESENT
Doug Yakel – City and County of San Francisco Airport Commission
David Takashima – City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office
Dave Pine – County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors
Adam Kelly – C/CAG Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC)
Elizabeth Lewis – Town of Atherton
Cliff Lentz – City of Brisbane
Ricardo Ortiz – City of Burlingame
Raymond Buenaventura – City of Daly City
Sam Hindi – City of Foster City
Deborah Penrose – City of Half Moon Bay
Ann Schneider – City of Millbrae
Sue Digre – City of Pacifica
Ann Wengert – Town of Portola Valley
Janet Borgens – City of Redwood City
Bob Grassilli – City of San Carlos
Deborah Gordon – Town of Woodside
REGULAR MEMBERS ABSENT
City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors (Vacant)
City of Belmont
Town of Hillsborough
City of Menlo Park
City of San Bruno
City of San Mateo
City of South San Francisco
ROUNDTABLE STAFF
James A. Castañeda, AICP – Roundtable Coordinator
Cindy Gibbs – Roundtable Technical Support (Consultant)
Harvey Hartman – Roundtable Technical Support (Consultant)
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STAFF
Bert Ganoung, Noise Abatement Manager
Ara Balian, Noise Abatement Specialist
David Ong, Noise Abatement Specialist
John Hampel, Noise Abatement Specialist
William Brown, Noise Abatement Specialist
2. Election of Roundtable Chairperson for Calendar Year 2016
Chairman Lentz opened the floor to nominations for Chairperson.
ACTION: Sue Digre MOVED to nominate Brisbane representative and current Roundtable Chairperson Cliff Lentz for the position of Chairperson of the Roundtable. Sam Hindi seconded the nomination. Bob Grassilli MOVED to nominate Atherton representative and current Roundtable Vice-Chairperson Elizabeth Lewis. Ann Wengert seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken, with a total of 9 votes casted for Cliff Lentz, and 4 for Elizabeth Lewis. Two votes were in abstention. The acceptance of Cliff Lentz as Roundtable Chairperson was CARRIED with the majority votes.
3. Election of Roundtable Vice-Chairperson for Calendar Year 2016
Chairperson Lentz opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Roundtable.
ACTION: Chairperson Lentz MOVED to nominate Town of Atherton representative Elizabeth Lewis for the position of Vice-Chairperson of the Roundtable. Sue Digre seconded the nomination. Hearing no additional nominations, a vote was taken and acceptance of Elizabeth Lewis as Roundtable Vice-Chairperson was CARRIED, unanimously.
4. Approval of Resolution 16-01: Designating Roundtable Meeting Dates, Times and Place for Calendar Year 2016
ACTION: Janet Borgens MOVED the adoption of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Sue Digre and CARRIED, unanimously.
5. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
A total of 8 members of the public spoke to express concern over aircraft noise over their communities. The communities represented were Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Woodside, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Pacifica, Brisbane, Los Altos and Millbrae. Representation from the newly formed Save Our Skies East Bay also in attendance. Concerns raised by those who spoke focused on increased noise from aircraft traffic over their respective communities, noise insulation, and ongoing impacts to health and the environment.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Review of Airport Director’s Reports for September 2015
ACTION: Elizabeth Lewis MOVED approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ann Wengert and CARRIED, unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Review of SFO FlyQuiet Report for Q3 2015
Bert Ganoung, Noise Abatement Manager, provided an overview of the third quarter Fly Quiet report for 2015.
DISCUSSION: Redwood City representative Janet Borgens asked for explanation of the trend lines in the charts provided. Noise Abatement Manager Bert Ganoung explained the charts on the Fly Quiet presentation are the quarterly averages where high scores for an airline indicates a satisfactory adherence to the fly quiet program. Some members encouraged the Noise Abatement Office to consider making the reports easier to read and understand for the benefit of both the Roundtable members and the public. Millbrae representative Ann Schneider questioned the type of noise that’s experienced by her community during the night time hours. Bert Ganoung responded that the noise associated in the immediate vicinity is most likely ground run ups from aircraft, as well as back blast noise from take-offs.
8. Airport Director’s Comments
Airport Public Communications Officer Doug Yakel provided a brief update on the airport’s current operation. Mr. Yakel indicated that the Monday following Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 event will see higher than normal operations. Mr. Yakel also pointed out a recent San Francisco Chronical article featuring Airport Director John Martin and the work at SFO over the years in the lead up to his retirement this summer.
9. Consideration of amending the Roundtable’s Memorandum of Understanding and Bylaws to include the City of Palo Alto as a voting member
Roundtable Coordinator James Castañeda introduced the item, and pointed out a recent letter submitted by the City of Palo Alto regarding the matter, as well as a letter from Congresswoman Eshoo’s office to the FAA regarding creating a new Select Committee representing the South Bay and Santa Cruz County. Roundtable Chairperson Lentz explained the purpose of bring this item to the Roundtable.
DISCUSSION: San Carlos representative Bob Grassilli indicated that the item is moot considering the letter received from the City of Palo Alto indicating they will be pursuing their own studies and investigation on aircraft noise impacts to their communities. Portola Valley representative Ann Wengert expressed that integration has always been issue, but agrees with Congresswoman Eshoo’s suggestion in creating a Select Committee. Burlingame representative Ricardo Ortiz indicated that this becomes a question of the Roundtable’s purview as being either local or regional in scope. The item was tabled.
ACTION: No action was taken on this item.
10. Consideration of allowing Supporting Cities Liaisons on the Roundtable
Roundtable Coordinator James Castañeda introduced the item and explained the general purpose of it would be to encourage participation and inclusion from cities outside of the Roundtable member cities (per the MOU) and have a “seat at the table” minus voting privileges.
DISCUSSION: San Carlos representative Bob Grassilli express concern with the idea, and questioned the value for supporting cities liaison if they have no voting power. Burlingame representative Ricardo Ortiz reiterated his earlier statement that this also raises the question of the Roundtable’s purview as regional group. Redwood City representative Janet Borgens agreed with the statements made thus far and indicated that while the intentions are well, the liaisons wouldn’t have any teeth. The item was tabled.
ACTION: No action was taken on this item.
11. Consideration of a resolution regarding the FAA Initiative to Address Noise Concerns
Chairperson Lentz introduced the item and explained the purpose of the resolution. Roundtable Coordinator James Castañeda indicated that it’s a working draft, but if the Roundtable choose to support it, the language could be edited.
DISCUSSION: Woodside representative Deborah Gordon expressed concern that the resolution needs to proclaim what the Roundtable wishes to resolve in order to be considered a resolution. Chairperson Lentz provided additional background on the purpose, which was to show support for the FAA’s initiative, and along with other cities adopting similar resolutions, could perhaps add some accountability for the FAA to work with stakeholders. Pacifica representative Sue Digre indicated that the resolution would need to express urgency in addressing concerns. Vice-chair Elizabeth Lewis commented that perhaps this isn’t the right tool for the objective, and the Roundtable should perhaps consider other ways to accomplish the intended goal.
ACTION: No action was taken on this item.
12. Consideration of a creating an online petition for public support of FAA Initiative to Address Noise Concerns
Roundtable Coordinator James Castañeda introduced the item, and Chairperson Lentz explained the purpose and goal of creating an online petition.
DISCUSSION: Burlingame representative Ricardo Ortiz asked others present at the meeting if there were other petitions available for people to sign. Member from the audience responded yes. Vice-chair Lewis questioned what would the Roundtable do with the data collected from the petition, and if one were to be released from the Roundtable, it would need to be wordsmith further before being made available. After additional discussion, the item was tabled.
ACTION: No action was taken on this item.
REGULAR AGENDA – WORK PROGRAM ITEMS
13. Status, Departures Technical Working Group
14. Status, Arrivals Technical Working Group
Roundtable Technical Noise Consultant Cindy Gibbs provided an overview of the two Technical Working Group meetings that occurred in December and January. The Roundtable was directed to the list of goals and metrics contained within the packet that came out of those meetings which were broken into short term and long term goals.
DISCUSSION: County of San Mateo Board of Supervisor representative Dave Pine questioned who would be working toward following up with the short term goals listed. Ms. Gibbs responded that staff and the Noise Abatement Office would be the ones communicating to TRACON and other on the recommended actions, and following up with them periodically to evaluate progress and outcomes. Members of the public spoke on the short term recommendation regarding use of the BIGSUR arrival between the hours of 10pm to 5am instead of SERFR arrival procedure, specifically stating that anything less returning to 100% use of the BIGSUR would unacceptable.
15. Budget for FY 2015-2016
Roundtable Coordinator James Castaneda pointed out the areas of the budget tables that were unclear from the last meeting, and as a result continued in order.
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: Ricardo Ortiz MOVED approval of the Budget for FY 2015-2016. The motion was seconded Ann Schinder and CARRIED, unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS
16. Airport Noise Briefing
No briefing was provided due to time.
17. Member Communications / Announcements
DISCUSSION: None
18. Adjourn in memory of Carol Klatt
The meeting was adjourned in memory of long time Roundtable representative from Daly City Carol Klatt at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Roundtable meeting overviews are considered draft until approved by the Roundtable at a regular meeting.
Technical Working Groups Posted on January 7, 2016
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Technical Working Groups Meetings
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Departures Technical Working Group
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Arrivals Technical Working Group
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
San Francisco International Airport
Conference Room T1-A
Terminal 1, Mezzanine Level (above Delta ticket counters)
Click here for airport directions, parking information, and directions to conference room. Parking will be validated.
Conference Call / Webcast: sforoundtable.org/webcast
Note: To arrange an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in this public meeting, please call (650) 363-1853 at least 2 days before the meeting date.
DEPARTURES GROUP AGENDA
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order
James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
2. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
Speakers are limited to two minutes. Roundtable members cannot discuss or take action on any matter raised under this item.
3. Recap of December 10, 2015 Technical Working Group meeting
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
4. Departure Metroplex Procedures Related Strategies
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
5. Next Steps
James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
6. Adjourn
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ARRIVALS GROUP AGENDA
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
2. Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
Speakers are limited to two minutes. Roundtable members cannot discuss or take action on any matter raised under this item.
3. Recap of December 10, 2015 Technical Working Group meeting
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
4. Arrivals Metroplex Procedures Related Strategies
Cindy Gibbs, Roundtable Aviation Technical Consultant
5. Next Steps
James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator
6. Adjourn
Overview Posted on December 2, 2015
SFO Airport/Community Roundtable
Meeting No. 298 Overview
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Declaration of a Quorum Present
Roundtable Chairperson, Cliff Lentz, called the Regular Meeting of the SFO Airport / Community Roundtable to order, at approximately 7:13 p.m., in the David Chetcuti Community Room at the Millbrae City Hall. James A. Castañeda, AICP, Roundtable Coordinator, called the roll. A quorum (at least 12 Regular Members) was present as follows:
REGULAR MEMBERS PRESENT
Doug Yakel – City and County of San Francisco Airport Commission
David Takashima – City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office
Dave Pine – County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors
Elizabeth Lewis – Town of Atherton
Cliff Lentz – City of Brisbane
Raymond Buenaventura – City of Daly City
Steve Okamoto – City of Foster City
Deborah Ruddock – City of Half Moon Bay
Peter Ohtaki – City of Menlo Park
Sue Digre – City of Pacifica
Ann Wengert – Town of Portola Valley
Rosanne Foust – City of Redwood City
Ken Ibarra – City of San Bruno
David Burrow – Town of Woodside
REGULAR MEMBERS ABSENT
City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors (Vacant)
C/CAG Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC)
City of Belmont
City of Burlingame
Town of Hillsborough
City of Millbrae
City of San Carlos
City of San Mateo
City of South San Francisco
ROUNDTABLE STAFF
James A. Castañeda, AICP – Roundtable Coordinator
Cindy Gibbs – Roundtable Technical Support (Consultant)
Harvey Hartman – Roundtable Technical Support (Consultant)
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STAFF
Bert Ganoung, Noise Abatement Manager
Ara Balian, Noise Abatement Specialist
David Ong, Noise Abatement Specialist
John Hampel, Noise Abatement Specialist
2. Adoption of a Resolutions of Recognition for Julian Chang & Rich Newman
Roundtable Chairperson Cliff Lentz read and presented the resolutions honoring Julian Chang, former City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office representative, and Richard Newman, former C/CAG Airport Land Use Commission representative, for their years of service to the Roundtable. Both Mr. Chang and Mr. Newman express gratitude in working with the Roundtable and staff.
ACTION: Ken Ibarra MOVED the adoption of the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Dave Pine and CARRIED, unanimously.
3. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
A total of 12 members of the public spoke to express concern over aircraft noise in their communities. The communities represented were Pacifica, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Brisbane, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Los Altos. Concerns raised by those who spoke centered on unprecedented overflight from departing flights from SFO, ongoing impacts from NextGen procedures with arrival flights, and other aircraft overflight noise that didn’t previously exist in their communities.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Review of Airport Director’s Reports for August 2015
5. Review and approval of Roundtable Regular Meeting Overview for June 3, 2015 and October 7, 2015.
DISCUSSION: None.
ACTION: Ken Ibarra MOVED the adoption of the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Elizabeth Lewis and CARRIED, unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Review of SFO FlyQuiet Report for Q3 2015
Bert Ganoung Noise Abatement Manager, provided an overview of the third quarter Fly Quiet report for 2015.
7. Airport Director’s Comments
Airport Public Communications Officer Doug Yakel provided a brief update on the airport’s current operation. Mr. Yakel reported that SFO will have two new carriers- Air India and Qantas will return to SFO. The Noise Abatement Office will be working with both airlines regarding the Fly Quiet program at SFO. Mr. Yakel indicated that Airport Director John Martin will be retiring Summer 2016.
8. FAA Initiative to Address Noise Concerns
Roundtable Chairperson Lentz introduced the item and explained the importance of the initiative, and stressed how valuable the Roundtable’s participation will be.
DISCUSSION: Roundtable Technical Advisor Harvey Hartmann indicated in reading the letter, there is potential for noise shifting, and the Roundtable should keep that in mind when considering suggestions. Questions were raised by Roundtable memberships regarding the details of how the FAA will be conducting the initiative, specifically working with the Roundtable and other stakeholders. Kathleen Wentworth, aide to Congresswoman Speier, provided some background on the congressional lead up to the FAA initiative. Members of the Roundtable expressed considering a regional approach in participating with the FAA initiative and include Palo Alto. Roundtable Vice-Chair Lewis indicated that she would like to bring the item back to the Roundtable for consideration given the timely nature of the initiative. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors representative Dave Pine commented that the Roundtable shouldn’t get bogged down in going through the process of including Palo Alto as a Roundtable member and stressed finding other ways to be inclusive for the sake of time. Chairperson Lentz asked staff to investigate for discussion at the next Roundtable meeting.
Residences from Palo Alto expressed their concerns and thoughts regarding the FAA initiative, and stressed the importance of a collaborative effort with the noise groups that have been established by the communities. Other residences shared applications available to submit noise complaints, as some have indicated that the SFO website is not intuitive to submit complaints. Bert Ganoung, Noise Abatement Manager, indicated they are currently working with application creators to help streamline bulk reporting and exploring other changes given the unprecedented volume of complaints.
9. Eshoo’s Quiet Communities Act and FAA Community Accountability Act proposal
Roundtable Technical Consultant Cindy Gibbs provided an overview of the recent Quiet Communities Act and FAA Community Accountability Act proposals. No other significant details are provided at the moment and will report back as information develops.
REGULAR AGENDA – WORK PROGRAM ITEMS
10. Strategic Plan for 2016-2018 & Work Program for FY 2015-2016
Roundtable Technical Consultant Cindy Gibbs provided an overview an overview of both the Strategic Plan through 2018 and the Work Program for the current fiscal year.
DISCUSSION: Roundtable Vice-Chair Lewis stressed the importance of clearer/easier to understand noise reports. Menlo Park representative Peter Ohtaki asked if the FAA initiative discussed earlier would be included in the work plan. Ms. Gibbs indicated it could be added.
ACTION: Sue Digre MOVED the adoption of Strategic Plan 2016-2018 and Work Program for FY 2015-2016. The motion was seconded by Ann Wengert and CARRIED, unanimously.
11. Budget for FY 2015-2016
Roundtable Coordinator James Castañeda presented the budget for FY 2015-2016 for the Roundtable’s consideration.
DISCUSSION: Woodside representative David Burrow pointed out that the table showing the amounts of year over year role over didn’t reconcile. Mr. Castañeda confirmed that the budget does reconcile, and an error was made on the table. Roundtable members agreed to continue to the item until a revised table could be presented.
ACTION: No action was taken on this item.
12. Report, Departures Technical Working Group
13. Report, Arrivals Technical Working Group
Roundtable Technical Noise Consultant Cindy Gibbs provided a very brief overview of the progress of the items discussed at prior Technical Working Groups back in August. No working group meetings were conducted since the last Roundtable regular meeting, and no other update was provided.
OTHER MATTERS
14. Airport Noise Briefing
Due to time, no briefing was provided.
15. Member Communications / Announcements
None
16. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:08 p.m.
Roundtable meeting overviews are considered draft until approved by the Roundtable at a regular meeting.